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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1895
Page
1
A 3 cent fare is proven feasible by transit advocates and city planners. Officials cite balancing reduced rider costs with fuel and maintenance expenses while adjusting schedules to maintain service levels. The finding underscores potential fare reform debates and budget implications for public transit systems.
The Cleveland project led by Henry A. Everett calls for a new streetcar system named the People’s railway with a 3-cent fare. Everett, Peck, and Mahler argue the plan can win riders without prior losses and without heavy stock needs as newer, cheaper motors cut costs. They predict 3-cent fares will attract workingmen and create substantial new business.
The OCR fragment notes men walking to work while families go out, but with a 3 cent fare they will ride, increasing the riding public volume. The piece hints at a transit policy shift aimed at boosting ridership and revenue.
Sneaker Reed has named house committees and chairmen, listing Foreign Affairs Hitt Illinois. Ways and Means Dingley Maine. Rules Reed Maine. Appropriations Cannon Illinois. Banking and Currency Walker Massachusetts. Coins Weights and Measures Stone Pennsylvania. Rivers and Harbors Hooker New York. A Christmas present note suggests F. G.'s Frank's Choice 5-cent cigars as a gift.
A Reading Railroad northbound train, departing without waiting for the down train, collided dead end at Sellers Street near Frankford. Two were killed, several injured including three fatally. victims named Daniel Hart and George Anderson. Others listed include Edward Stort Samuel Sievers George Lee and Charles Guard.
War rumors roil the stock markets causing wide fluctuations. Analysts note no concrete action yet and urge caution as traders react to speculative headlines and uncertain geopolitical signals.
On December 21 1900 Hatch Bros a leading Wall Street firm failed at 10 am triggering heavy opening losses then partial rally. Boston brokers Congress Co and Philadelphia L H Taylor Co among others assigned or collapsed amid widespread market turmoil and fear of gold withdrawals. An English grain buyer warned against further purchases as England considers closing ports. E H Baker a Boston optician assigned and shot himself, not to recover. Rothschilds deny any US loan talks or gold withdrawals.
Washington observers debate Venezuela crisis and US readiness as the North Atlantic fleet is ordered to winter duty in the West Indies. Admiral Runce is to delay sailing and return for orders, with a chance the squadron stays at Hampton Roads. Turks’ waters and home defense are also topics of worry.
A letter from Huyler’s management confirms A J Keller as the exclusive agent for Huyler’s candies in Fort Wayne Indiana. It warns that any other advertisers obtain supply through unfair means and freshness cannot match direct shipments to the appointed agent.
Bice M Carter widow of wealthy Indianapolis man Carter alleges her husband was poisoned last June. Autopsy showed natural causes, but she now claims milkmen and grocers were bribed to dose supplies and tries to implicate a minister. Neighbors doubt her story and recall syringe poisoning claim.
A Chicago test suit will challenge trolley cars at street crossings. New York court rules deny priority to trolleys at crossings while granting rail rights along blocks. Chicago lawyers prepare Cook County action amid rising trolley related injuries and fatalities in downtown streets.
An advertising notice extols Turner's Grocery at the corner of Hanna and DeWald in Fort Wayne for square, honest service with fresh groceries and a dime-for-a-dime policy. It contrasts Turner's pricing with other stores, touts a grand opening at No 7 Arcade Court, and promotes Brown & Walker Pride and Imported Blend cigars for holiday trade. Additional lines reference Oyez GROCERY and a civic, party-style promotional tone.
Horace E. Adams health officer of Maysville sues Charles F. Swift for 1500 dollars claiming false imprisonment after arrest on a warrant. Adams alleges pure malice and damages to health credit and good name from the incident. A prior local arrest in the fever case was dismissed after innocence was shown.
Tonight at 9:30 the Salvation Army presents a Hindoo musical festival at Princess rink with native costume and a memorial for the late Mrs General Booth. Captain Kemp will speak on her life as a famed nineteenth century preacher whose London funeral drew tens of thousands.
The six month old child of Thomas McArdle of 72 Thomas Street died this morning of spasms. Funeral at St Patrick's Catholic Church tomorrow at 2 o'clock. Mrs Mary Fry to be buried from St Patrick's tomorrow at 1 PM. Elsie Mills seven year old patient at Feeble Minded Institute died this morning of meningitis and to be shipped to AbilTo Indiana for interment tomorrow. Arthur Kohlbach aged months son of William Kohlibach of 84 Richardson Street died of convulsions yesterday with funeral at home tomorrow at 2 PM.
Ben Clemmer of No 264 Calhoun Street near Baker offers a free lunch on Saturday night December 21 featuring turkey rabbit duck and roast pig with a special musical performance at the Empire Theater on Sunday night.
The store declares a December clearing sale with prices cut to attract light purses. About 50 garments at 1.98, 37 large coats at 4.98, 43 large garments at 7.39, plus 1,000 ladies and children’s garments from stock bought below cost. Sale runs for the rest of the month beginning Monday December 16 1895 at 9 a.m.
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