Christmas Tide Amid War Fears and Blunder Debates
London and Vienna press opinions on President Cleveland’s Venezuelan message stir calm hopes for Christmas. Editorials claim war is unlikely between Britain and the United States, while Austrian papers vilify Cleveland as a blunder maker. A West Virginia G A R post supports Cleveland’s Monroe doctrine. Local ad invites Big Free Lunch at the White Elephant tonight with large beer servings.
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London
Atlantic
Britain
United States
Vienna
Cleveland
Austria
Paris
Neue Freie Presse
General Palacio
Venezuela
Holland
Great Britain
Claunceston
W. Va
G. A. R. Post
Empire dazzles as Gilmore troupe thrills city
A heavy rain night drew eight hundred spectators to the Empire for Gilmore's star company. Manager Heilbroner has secured a strong Christmas week attraction with the Glees, a clever Glee act by Miss Glee, and a sharp Sketch by Schuyler and Nash. Lulu Wentworth's original banjo routine charms audiences. Gilmore and Bushnell duet, and William Gilmore's Tun in a Lunatic Asylum farce, ignite continuous laughter. The show repeats tonight and tomorrow's Christmas matinee are expected to draw full houses.
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Empire
Gilmore
Heilbroner
Glees
Glee
Schuyler and
Nash
Lulu Wentworth
Gilmore and
Bushnell
William Gilmore
Tun
Lennon opens temperance pool hall at 268 Calhoun Street
Tomorrow morning at 268 Calhoun Street E J Lennon will open a temperance pool and billiard room offering soft drinks and a selection of cigars. The establishment promises first class tables and a pleasant atmosphere for patrons, with cigarette and pipe options advertised nearby.
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Calthoun Street
Calhoun Street
E. J. Lennon
Fort Wayne council votes down 3-cent fare clash
Nine councilmen vote against the Everett franchise as Fort Wayne politics rages over street railways. The Post condemns the majority and censures Monopolistic influence while promising a public hearing for Mr. Everett. Citizens voice outrage at suppression of free speech and the city’s fragile democracy.
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Consolidated Street Railway Company
Fort Wayne
Old Street Car Company
Post
Common Council
Mr. Everett
Everett
M'Donald
McDonald
Glenn
Harrison Street
Christmas Eve Lunch at Miller & Myers Stand
At Miller and Myers old stand No 104 Calhoun Street enjoy a holiday lunch menu featuring turkey chicken rabbit and roast pig. All are welcome during Christmas Eve and the remaining holidays evenings.
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Miller & Myers
Calhoun Street
Thieves Break Into Two Homes in Early Evening
George U. Darker of 79 West Butler street and John W. Donivan of 20 West Williams street were robbed in the same hour as thieves forced entry by breaking rear window panes. The Darker suit collection and smaller items were taken, and Donivan heard a noise and saw a man fleeing through a window. Police suspect the same burglars visited both houses. A 105 piece Haviland dinner set at 25 dollars and boxes of Frank's Choice cigars are advertised at M F Kane. Three prisoners appeared in police court, two for drunkenness and a trespass charge against a youth named Kress. D. Felker the detective was arrested for a disturbance at his boarding house.
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George U. Darker
West Butler Street
John W. Donivan
West Williams Street
Mr. Donivan
Mr. Darker
Kress
Kelsey
South Broadway
Jesse Felker
No. 1 Beer on Tap At Local License Notice
John G. Strodel advertises beer availability at 54 East Main Street through the holidays. The notice lists licenses for John Watt and Josephine Edith Brown, Henry Betterson and Edith Alice Remmo, and individuals Charles John Lapp and Jessie L.
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John G. Strodel
East Main Street
John Watt
Josephine Edith Brown
Henry Betterson
Edith Alice Remmo
Charles
John ‘Lapp
Jessie L
Everett's Coup Renews His Franchise Application
Everett renews his bid for a city franchise with renewed application filings and official steps underway. The action signals continuity in the municipal procurement process as the applicant seeks approval.
Everett files street railway franchise proposal in Fort Wayne
In session with the board of works Everett submitted plans for a complete city street railway system. He proposes eight tickets for 25 cents and 24 cent transfers from suburban lines, with 2 percent of gross receipts to the city and overtime at price plus one half for a ten hour day. Everett portrays himself as a foe to big corporations in Fort Wayne.
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Harrison Street
Wolf, Glenn and
Young
McDonald
Schied
Consolidated Street Railway Company
Barrett
Fort Wayne
OC. EB. Everett
Board of Public Works
Everett
Builders wall cave in after youths play around Harmer and Madison
Barney Borkenstein reports a wall collapse at his Harmer and Madison residence site to Prosecutor Doughman. The prosecutor cites Frank Money, C Chief, Richard O'Rourke and Charles Drummond to appear in Justice France's court to testify. Lucien P. Stapleford sues Alexander Dollarbite et al. in the superior court for 350 dollars on a note. The new trial motion in Tracy v. Hackett is overruled. the case was appealed. Superior court adjourns until Thursday.
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Barney Borkenstein
Harmer
Madison Streets
Doughman
Frank Money
Richard O’ Rourke
Charles Drummond
Justice France
Lucien P. Stapleford
Alexander Dollarbite
Tracy
E. A. K. Hackett
Spence to Sue Railroad Over Forcible Ejection at Hartford City
William H. Spence of Hartford City plans to sue the L. E. W. railroad at the upcoming court term for being forcibly ejected from a passenger train after offering the correct fare. He says he asked for a round trip ticket to this city but was given an Eaton and return ticket, and the conductor refused to accept his fare or pasteboard. The train was stopped between stations and Spence was forced to alight, completing the journey on foot.
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Montpelier
William H. Spence
Hartford City
Spence
Eaton
Mr. Spence
Falker and Brown Open New Court Sample Room
Frank Falker and Geo Brown celebrate the grand opening of their Court sample room last evening. The venture is expected to become a popular city resort. local birth notices include a boy for J E K France and a girl for John Singleton. No Evening issue tomorrow due to staff Christmas holiday. Mrs P H Van Meter of Sherwood is visiting relatives for the holidays.
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Frank Falker
Geo. Brown
J. E. K. France
John Singleton
P. HH. van Meter
Sherwood
W.E. Do
Our Pride and Imported Blend Cigars Advertising Blurb
A Vintage cigar promotion highlights Our Pride and Imported Blend Cigars in a handsome holiday package. It markets 25 cigars per box, boasting quality and beauty to attract consumers and urging readers to ask their dealer for the product.
Imported Blend Cigar Outshines Most 10 Cent Varieties
The Imported Blend compares with most of the 10 cent cigars and exceeds many of them. Sold by all first class dealers at five cents straight. Insist on the Imported Blend cigar. Do not be put off with any other.
December Clearing Sale Opens with Deep Discounts
Our December sale extends the merry war with prices cut to a light purse level. About 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 from world sources. Items purchased below cost, not shop worn, sale runs through month. Sale begins Monday December 16, 95 at 9 am.
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White Elephant
Chas. Muehlfeith
West Main Street
H. E. Summerell
Temple Sample Room
East Wayne Street
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Golden & Patterson's
Belott’s
the People's Store
Evening News
Edith
Little Jolliby
Brownie
Fort
James Monopoly Barrett
C. E. Everett
Dem
Mohr
Summers
Wolf
Vigar, Dem
Waltemath
Griebel, Dem
Chise
James M. Barrett
Common Council of
Fort. Wayne
Grieble
Griebel
Jeffries
Ravel
Council Chamber
Council
Mr. Mohr
Hild
Borkenstein
Fisher
Kelker
Scheid
Sommers
Tiger
Tigar
Loesch
Yeetiz
Committee On Finance
Corporation
John Donovan
Haviland
M. F. Kane’s
East
Columbia St
Frank
Board of Works
Falker and Brown
Wiebke’s
Board OF Trade
Glonk and Fur House
V. Gutermuth
Calhoun ST
D. Monahan
Hatter
Cleary
Silish Fal & Win SN
Horison
Woshinelon
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