Fort Wayne Council Urged to Back 3-Cent Fare Plan
The Fort Wayne Post calls on the common council to approve an 8 cent fire fare reform and a competing electric car system. It portrays Monopolies as opposition and appeals to conscience, warning against political games and urging votes for the people’s interests in the upcoming municipal campaign. The piece notes a franchise dispute involving Mr. Idall and Mr. Randall with the board of public works.
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Evening Post
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City council to decide fare battle amid capital drought
The Journal questions its position as conservatives debate funding for inter urban lines. A council clash looms between supporters of an 8 cent fare and backers of the street car monopoly with a 5 cent fare. The piece notes party politics, southern delegates, and a Christmas Congress viewed as patriotic effort. It urges taxpayers to attend tonight's council meeting.
Wabash Holiday Fare Notice 1895 96
Wabash Rail will sell tickets from all stations at greatly reduced rates on December 24, 25 and 31, 1895 and January 1, 1896, good to return through January 2, 1896. For details contact any Wabash Ticket Agent.
Men and Affairs Plenty to Work At
A survey of global and domestic issues spans armed fleets near Constantinople to relief for Armenians and charity work by United Hebrew Charities of New York. It notes Civil War deserters and Lincoln’s mercy, a Missouri dispute over Ingersoll's Commencement speech, and Admiral Jouett on coastal fortifications versus distant modern warships.
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England
Germany
Italy
Austria
Russia
France
Constantinople
Red Cross Society
United Hebrew Charities Association of
New York
Monitor class vessel proposed over battleship aims
Admiral Jouett outlines a Puritan like monitor with heavy battery low freeboard twin screws and shallow draft capable of harbor seizing raids. He contrasts it with a battleship noting lower cost and faster construction while highlighting strategic advantages in maneuverability and torpedo platform potential. Also notices rail excursion ticket dates and prices for Nickel Plate road and Lake Erie & Western railway with dates to Atlanta and exposition offers.
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Jouett
Special Christmas Plays by John Stapleton Company at Temple
The John Stapleton company returns to the city for a Christmas matinee and night engagement featuring The Charity Ball and Men and Women. Manager Gustave Frohman aims to build a permanent stock troupe touring major cities annually with Lyceum hits and new New York productions. The cast includes Berenice Wheeler Nellie Strickland Mable Strickland Zelda Paldi Meredith Perry Inda Palmer Paul Gilmore and others. Stuart Robson revisits Bob Acres from The Rivals in a prominent Temple appearance, promising a memorable evening with a top traveling company.
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Gustave Frohman
Augustin Daly
Stapleton Company
Berenice Wheeler
Nellie Strickland
Mable Strickland
Zelda Paldi
Meredith Perry
Inda Palmer
Paul Gilmore
Herbert M. Seers
Morgan Gibney
Francis Kingdom
Wm. F. Courtenay
Others
Sermon Voices Against War Over Venezuelan Question
New York ministers across churches reference the Venezuela dispute and possible war with England. Dr. Parkhurst denounces religious hypocrisy and warns that if the Bethlehem Church vetoes war, Christendom can avert conflict. He calls Monroe doctrine discussion unnecessary and argues most congregants avoid foreign entanglements.
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New York
United States
England
Parkhurst
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
Christendom
Bethlehem
Earth
Clergy Oppose War Talk Over Armenia Venezuela
Religious leaders denounce calls for war and urge peace in debates over Armenia and Venezuela. Ministers cite Monroe doctrine limits and warn against inflaming international tensions. They warn war would be cruel and fratricidal, urging restraint and moral action.
Ingersoll backs caution on Venezuelan crisis
New York December 23 Colonel Robert G Ingersoll voices opposition to President Cleveland actions on Venezuela saying the president acted in haste and warning against rushing to war without full facts He disputes the Monroe doctrine's relevance to the dispute and urges prudence while arguing Americans and English interests share responsibility for peace and avoid fighting for fights sake
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New York
Robert G. Ingersoll
Cleveland
Olney
England
America
Congress
Venezuela
Hastings backs Monroe Doctrine amid war question stance
Governor Hastings of Pennsylvania addresses memorial services at Pittsborg stating he opposes war but supports Monroe Doctrine. He warns against peace at the cost of flag dignity, calling for adherence to constitutional principles and security measures while hoping wisdom prevails for peace.
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Hastings
James M. Lysle
Lee
Grant
James Monroe
Critics Call Situation Critical In Venezuelan Dispute
London reports quote Sir Albert Rollit asserting that Britain cannot seek territory under the Monroe doctrine while urging a peaceful settlement with Venezuela. He warns Cleveland and Olney’s course is impetuous and urges yielding to right over force, noting potential war as a last resort. The Dispatch adds Armenian tensions and press sentiment from Truth and Labouchere.
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Great Britain
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Olney
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St. Petersburg
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Lacouthere
England
America
Labouchere
Methodist sermon praises Cleveland in Venezuelan dispute
A Methodist sermon to Allen Bennet and the Junior Order American Mechanics complimented President Cleveland for his stance in the Venezuelan controversy, praising his firmness as the typical American spirit. Henry George calls a New York meeting at Cooper Union to oppose Cleveland’s messages and the talk of war. Forefathers Day sentiments emphasize Monroe Doctrine. Chili among few supportive states. Lincoln County’s C J Smith offers 4000 cavalry horses. Blaine Knights founder M Curtin claims readiness to lead 100000 men if war with England breaks out.
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New York
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Chili
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Lincoln County
Wash
Yo M. Curtin
Blaine Knights
England
Lynching of Barney Brown near Wrightsville Ark
Negrora Barney Brown was seized by seven or eight negroes near Wrightsville Arkansas and executed in a woods by whipping and tying weights to him before he was drowned in a mill pond. Calvin Ellott and Valetine Hampton, his son in law, are jailed as associates. Two women and a baby reportedly drowned in a separate Bismarck Missouri incident.
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Barney Brown
Wrightsville
Ark
Brown
Calvin Ellott
Valetine Hampton
Best Route to the State Capital via L E W Ry and Big Four
A printed notice outlines the Fort Wayne to Indianapolis train schedule effective Oct 20 with departure at 7 10 a m and arrival 11 23 a m and return from Indianapolis at 6 25 p m arriving Fort Wayne 10 20 p m enabling half day at the state capital. It also advertises trips to Atlanta for $12 85 via the Muncie Route good for 10 days starting Dec 20 and Lake Erie Western expositions fares: $21 05 for 20 days and $28 30 until January 186. tf
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Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
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Muncie
Lake Erie & Western
Diseases Treated Success Story from Self Abuse Ailments
A list of historical medical terms notes numerous conditions including Blood Poison Syphilis Gonorrhoea Greet Stricture Varicocele Hydrocele Loss of Manhood Vital Drain in Urine Nocturnal Emissions Impaired Memory Weak Back Impotency and diseases from Self Abuse Kidney and Bladder Diseases Brights Disease Diabetes. A frequent desire to pass Urine Bloody Mucous in Urine all successfully treated.
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