Fort Wayne Meeting Seeks 3 Cent Fare Vote Tonight
Citizens are urged to attend a Fort Wayne City Council session on Everett franchise and the 3 cent fare. The article promises a thorough debate with councilmen and Everett supporters present, stressing taxpayer interest and the chance to shape rides and rights. Belott's shop advertisement at 82 Calhoun street promotes Christmas gifts during the event.
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Everett
Fort Wayne
Belott’s
Calhoun Street
Desperate standoff as swamp siege surrounds den of thieves
In Peru Indiana on December 22 a band of thieves tied to Bunker Hill crimes took to the village streets after releasing captured criminals. Bloodhounds from Kokomo aided the search and the desperados holed up in a swamp as Sheriff McKinstry and a 20 man posse surrounded them amid fears of bloodshed.
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Peru
Ind
Bunker Hill
Kokomo
McKinstry
Alton farmer survives broken neck with hope of recovery
Henry Hackman, a 70 year old farmer four miles east of Alton, suffered a broken neck in a runaway last Thursday. Despite paralysis from neck down, he remains conscious and able to talk. Local physicians, noting his robustness, hope to prolong his life for months and aim for possible full recovery with proper care.
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Alton
Henry Hackman
Hackman
The Golden Fleece Mine a Colorado Treasure Tale
Denver reports the Golden Fleece mine at Lake City yields dramatic riches. Otto Mears influence on roadbuilding, tellurium vein discovered, a six foot to ten foot fissure with three feet of tellurium ore worth $100 a pound powered by a new superintendent. In six days ten tons of ore netted $18,000 while the company operates with 100 workers and eight hour shifts.
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Denver
Col
Kennedy
Lake City
San Juan Mountains
Otto Mears
Rocky Mountains
San Cristobal Lake
Hotchkiss
del Norte
Sagnache
Shaft to a Brave Man Monument Planned for General Stoughton
Michigan veterans and the Grand Army of the Republic move to raise a granite shaft in Stoughton memory in southern Michigan with funds from subscriptions. A life sized statue already memorializes him on Snodgrass hill at Chickamauga where the Eleventh Michigan served. Dr Packard of Sturgis leads the effort as the court opens for business with a grand opening tonight.
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Warre Praton
Mich
Grand Army of the Republic
Michigan
Stoughton
Snodgrass Hill
Chickamauga
Packard of
Sturgis
Fourteen Die, Many Grieve as Dayton Mine Disaster Buries Victims
In Cu quartier Dayton Tennessee on Friday's mine explosion fourteen victims were buried in the town. Seven others were laid to rest elsewhere as workers probe the rubble. A steel fan vents air at 25 000 cubic feet per minute while the state mine inspector directs recovery efforts. the mine will remain open.
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Cuattranoona
Tenn
Dayton
Thomas Lane
S. E. Washburn
T. McIntyre
Mr Paul E Wolf Upholstery Store Shows New Display
Mr Paul E Wolf operates a popular upholstery shop at 33 and 35 Clinton Street. A morning store visit revealed an improved display area featuring parlor suits couches chairs and the finest rattan goods in the city. Shoppers are urged to visit before buying for artistic and economical value.
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Paul E. Wolf
Clinton Street
Wolf
Congress Fails to Deliver Relief Vow Shared by Reed
Washington reports no definite relief result expected in Congress today as Ways and Means Chair Dingley outlines two bills. Reed predicts one raises import duties while a loan certificate bill faces Senate defeat. Speaker anticipates no gold bonds and expects free silver sentiment to block the loan idea. In New York the mood is cautiously hopeful with higher securities. London markets show improved tone for American securities. Boston opens with market rebound and traders seek gold pledges from clearinghouse members if bonds issue arises. Rothschilds to buy bonds and ship $100 million in gold if issued.
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Congress
Treasury
Dingley
Maine
Ways and Means Committee
House
Reed
Senate
New York City
New York
London
Liverpool
Manchester
Glasgow
Boston
Clearing House
Rothschilds
Grand Opening at No 7 Arcade Court Tonight
Grand opening announced at No 7 Arcade Court offering Our Pride and Imported Blend Cigars in a box of 25. Suggested as an elegant New Year present.
Karn Music Store Offers Wide Range of Pianos and Organs
A Post reporter visits S A Karn at 9 East Columbia Street and notes a large, well ventilated showroom with an extensive selection of pianos and organs. The store carries Chickering Story and Clark Starr and other renowned makes, praised for tone, durability, and customer satisfaction in Fort Wayne.
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S. A. Karn
East
Columbia Street
Karn Music Store
Story
Clark
Karn
Fort Wayne
Starr
Public Printing Bids Opened by City Board of Public Works
The board in regular session received bids for public printing from the Fort Wayne Gazette and Evrenune Post. The Post offered 62 cents per linear inch, the Gazette 97-10 cents. Action on the bid will be taken at the next regular meeting. Footnote: shoe trading at the Hoosier QO. B. Fitch, Proprietor.
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Board of Public Works
Fort Wayne Gazette
Evrenune Post
Post
Gazette
Banks Move to Abolish Days of Grace in Michigan
Michigan bankers press for law to end the practice of days of grace on commercial notes. Despite a failed bill last session, several banks in Grand Rapids and Detroit are printing "without grace" on blanks and preparing to abolish the custom before the next legislature. Banks argue the three extra days add no borrower benefit and slow banking operations.
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Grand Ramps
Mich
Fourth National Bank
People’s Savings Bank
Detroit
Local Holiday Cakes and Fine Furnishings Ads
Golden & Patterson's showcases Men s Fine Furnishings and up to date clothing as headquarters. Model Steam Bakery offers cakes for the holidays with fruit cake, nut cake, layer cakes, Lady Cake, Angel Food, Cream Puffs, Agglers, Almond Sticks, Fruit Sticks and Seed Cakes, Macaroons. Scherer s fine Cakes sold by first class grocers. Phone 388.
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Golden & Patterson’s
Model Steam
Scherer
Anice Christmas present hats at Golden & Patterson's
A new batch of stylish hats and caps is highlighted as ideal Christmas gifts for boys and girls at Golden and Patterson's, showcasing the latest fashion.
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Golden & Patterson’s
TERRIBLY BURNED IN BLAST FURNACE EXPLOSION
Eight men were burned in Schonberger's rolling mill after a gas explosion at 4 am. Phillip Bowman is fatally injured. others named include Fred Lear Michael Kelley William Mooney Anthony McNally Joseph Rodman and an unknown worker. A switchman David Prim sprained his foot while escaping.
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Schonberger
Phillip Bowman
Fred
Lear
Michael Kelley
William Mooney
Anthony McNally
Joseph Rodman
David Scott
Times Correspondent Calls Viewpoints Slanted For Occasion
London dispatch reports a shift in sentiment with Wall Street’s outlook improving if no Monday misfortune occurs. It cites US policy and the Venezuelan issue as fueling anger in Congress and among the public, noting possible commission selections and a cautious hope for reduced jingoism and steadier markets.
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Loxpon
New York
the Times
United States
Congress
Wall Street
London
Senate On the
Senate On the Hill Bill the Correspondent Says: ‘Messrs Ledge
Chandler
Senate
Bismarck
Messrs. Chandler
Lodge
Edmunds
Phelps
Andrew J. White
Fuller
Coudert
England
Venezuela
Messrs. Edmunds
White
Elected Officers Named By A. O. H. Division No 1
Division No 1 of A O H met at Hiberna hall and elected officers including President J H Rohan Vice President John Brennan Corresponding Secretary John J Read Financial Secretary Patrick Ryan Treasurer Owen Barry with finance Edward Lennon M Tancy John Brannon and standing M Tancy John Daily The division has grown steadily to 149 members since organization.
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Hibernia Hall
J. H. Rohan
John Brennan
John J. Read
Patrick Ryan
Owen Barry
Edward Lennon
M. Tancy
John Brannon
John Daily
Dashed to Death As Elevated Car Falls Into Street
A Metropolitan Elevated car derailed at Forty-eighth street west in Curcaco injuring the motorman conductor and a passenger. The motorman likely faces death. The incident disrupted service and highlighted dangers on the line.
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Curcaco
Metropolitan L
Forty-eighth Street
December Clearing Sale Proceeds With Deep Discount
In a December clearance, the store reports growing sales and marks down prices to attract buyers. Highlights include 50 garments at 1.98, 37 large coats at 4.98, 43 fine garments at 7.39, plus 1,000 ladies and children's garments offered at about half regular value. Sale starts Monday December 16, 1895 at 9 am.
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Hoosier
O. B. Fitch
Suse
Tere
Mackintosh Coats
Jason
Colorado
General Stoughton
OYEZ
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Arcade Court
Steam Bakery
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Cleveland
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East Columbia
Public Printing
B. Fitch
Days OF
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David Prim
Pittsburg
London Times
Times’ Dispatches
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V. Gutermuth
Calhoun ST
D. Monahan
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