Journal Leads Fort Wayne Democrats Into Pitfall
A edited political column argues the Journal has steered Fort Wayne Democrats away from populist rule, reducing Democratic mayoral and council majorities while Republicans gain control. It urges Democrats to return to Jeffersonian democracy and real people power to restore voter trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Fort Wayne
C. A. Zollinger
Jefferson
Jackson
St. Louis
Walter Wellman
Fort Wayne Council Blocks Street Railway Franchise
The city council votes against Everett's street railway franchise, marking a shift toward Consolidated Street Railway dominance. Eight Democratic councilmen oppose the proposal, while public sentiment laments the loss of a 3-cent fare and fears for democracy and local political control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Fort Wayne
Everett
Consolidated Street Railway
Post
Jeffer
Gon
Jackson
Public fears over street railway influence on council
The article accuses city leaders Scheid Tigar Borkenstein and Sommers of backing a Barrett drafted report for Consolidated Street Railway, denying Everett a hearing and alleging corporate control over council. It urges democratic voters to support independent candidates in the spring primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Street Railway
Scheid
Tigar
Borkenstein
Sommers
Friends of
James Monopoly Barrett
Octopus
Everett
Best Route to the State Capital Via L. E. & W. Ry.
With the new time card in effect Oct 20 leaving Fort Wayne at 7 10 a m arriving Indianapolis at 11 28 a m and returning leaving Indianapolis at 6 25 p m arriving Fort Wayne at 10 20 p m thus giving opportunities to do half a day at the state capital Holiday rates apply between Buffalo and Chicago on Nickel Plate Tickets on sale Dec 24 25 31 1895 and Jan 1 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Buffalo
Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
Ingersoll to Lecture at the Temple on January 7
The Temple hosts Robert G. Ingersoll for an evening lecture on January 7. The program also features the John Stapleton Company's production of The Wife, a Balasco comedy drama, with scenes of wit and pathos. Stuart Robson brings The Rivals to the Temple on December 26. Alabama, a southern play set two decades after the war, praised for its peace message and charity, starring Clement Bainbridge's company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Ingersoll
Balasco
John Stapleton Company
Gustave Frohman
Rutherford
Kitty Ives
Jack Dexter
Columbia
Stuart Robson
the Temple
Alabama
Henry Watterson
Louisville
Courier-Journal
Clement Bainbridge
Frank C. Bangs
George
B. ‘Miller
Edward B
Ingersoll and Robson at the Temple in new shows
The piece extols Col. Ingersoll and his free thinking lecture on happiness and religion, hailed by Boston New York and Chicago papers. It previews Robson returning to The Rivals with a grand production at the Temple, and lauds J K Emmet in Fritz in a Mad House for wit song and pathos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Ingersoll
Boston
New York
Chicago
Ingersoll
Colonel Ingersoll
Masonic Temple
Pam
Stuart Robson
America
Bob Acres
Robson
Fritz
J. K. Emmet
Fritzin
Vlad
Holiday Excursions From White Elephant Tickets
Holiday excursions by Pennsylvania Lines offer turkey lunch at The White Elephant 8 to 9 p.m. in Pittsburg area. Excursion tickets valid for return after January 2 1896 available December 14 16 18 20 21 24 27 30 31 at stations west of Pittsburg. Apply to nearest ticket agent for details.
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Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Line
Wabash Railroad
Grand Turkey Lunch at Wiebke's Today and Evening
The Board of Trade at 33 Calhoun Street announces a Grand Turkey Lunch at Wiebke's today and tonight. The Lake Erie & Western railway plans ticket sales to Atlanta on November 15, 25 and December 5, 16, 1895 at 16 dollars and 25 cents, good for 10 pays on account of exposition. Temple Sample Room at 24 East Wayne Street offers a Big Free Lunch tonight and Christmas Eve with the largest beer in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiebke’s
Board OF Trade
Calhoun Street
Lake Erie & Western Railway
Atlanta
H. E. Summerell
Temple Sample Room
East Wayne Street
Lake Erie & Western
Louis F, Curdel
Pixley-Long Block
Peter F. Poirson
Columbia Street
Purman Street
Bank Block
Fort Wayne
Ind
Court House
Eager For Oratory An Outbreak Of Eloquence Expected After Holidays
Washington dispatch notes near 200 new House members seek attention through eloquent floor speeches on finance and the Monroe Doctrine. The piece recalls Senator Morrill’s unlikely rise from small Vermont town to Congress and comments on the appetite for publicity among incoming lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
House
Barrett
Bayard
Treasury
Senator Morrill
Morrill
Vermont
Monroe doctrine debate stirs congress amid foreign policy shifts
In a Washington discourse, President’s war skepticism and leadership queries surface as congress weighs limits on European territorial gains. Loyal conservatives urge restraint while officials fear overreach, with Venezuela policy and cross party cooperation highlighted as pivotal for the session. Walter Wellman notes party maneuvering and conventions shaping political timing.
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R.L. Krull
E. Washington Street
the Evening Post
M. E. Burns
East Berry Street
Orton Eet
State Capital
Charles Muehlfeith
West Main Street
Great Britain
Lodge
Custom
Olney
England
Hitt
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Hill
United States
Venezuela
State Department
London
Jerusalem
Dublin
Edinburgh
P. WH. Heyman & Co
Turkey
Charles Muehifelth
No. 10
Santa Claus
W. G. Burket
Rk. Elgin
East Washington ST
the Home Billiard Hall
A. GC. Gocke
Broadway
Washington Boulevard
Albert E. Bulson, Jr
Pixtey Lone Block
Indiana
Clifton House
Monroe Street
Wabash Ave
Palmer
GEO. Cummings Hotel CO
Geo. Cummings
Fort Wayne Steam Laundry
W.B. Phillips
Telephone
E. L. Craw
Real Estate, Loans and Insurance
Chicago Bakery and Ice Cream Portal
Geller
W. F. Geller
Bright
Standard Medical and Surgical Institute
N. R. Wenger
Centlivre
Maumee Ave
L. P. Scherer
Rte
Mennonite Book Concern
East Main Street
Giioh
J. Haverly
Calhoun and
Wayne Streets
Calhoun St
Geo. C. Siemen, M. D
C.B. Fitch
Bass Block
A. Hattersley & Sons
E. Main ST
Bradley & Son
The
Evening Post
E. Berry St
District Telegraph Office
Telephone 214
New Aveline
Barber
F. G. B. Evening Post
Evening Post Office
John FE. Thompson
Wall Street
J. L.T. Evening Post
Notea
Romy & Bobiya
Normandy
F. J. Curtice
Schmitz
Simon Freistrofffr
Henry Monnina
E. Wayne St
M. Evening Post
Washington St
A.C. Aurents
W. Berry Street
Washington Street
Harrison St
Douglas Ave
J.C. Peltier
Undertaker
West Wayne St
White National Bank
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