31 Dec 1895
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1895
Page
1
A tale of the latest conspiracy unfolds as nihilists threaten assassination if reforms are not enacted within twelve months. The story traces the plot’s development, key figures, and potential political fallout.
Reports from Vernon Texas describe a fight with territory robbers as cowboys clash with four desperadoes at a hillside breastwork with twelve rangers. six horses fallen and over 100 shots fired before a retreat in cold conditions. Governor Richards travels to Washington to protest Cree incursions from Canada. Rio Janeiro plans a South American diplomatic representatives meeting in the New Year.
The Kimball Piano company formerly Arcade Music moves to 109 Calhoun Street into a five floor building. A Post reporter saw workers arranging showrooms for pianos and organs while manager S. H. Case and staff welcomed visitors. Elevators serve all departments and the new Kimball store sparks demand for quality pianos at moderate prices. We wish the Kimball Co a prosperous 1896.
The article states that Brazil will not send troops to assist Venezuela and discusses considerations of a common defense against European aggression.
The Post will issue carriers of the New Year greetings tomorrow. Greetings are given to the carriers at production cost and belong to the boys. Readers are urged to remember the youngster who delivers the news through mud and slush and snow.
Detroit mayor John Pingree denounces trusts and combines as conspiracies that cap prices and sway caucuses. He argues transportation corporations and banks wield dictatorial influence, calling for reduced rail rates and stronger public regulation through state action and party caucuses.
Fire damp blast rocks Waldenburg coal mine in Prussian Silesia killing fifty workers and leaving seventeen missing. Rescue teams recover twenty one bodies while twelve injured are brought to surface as operations proceed slowly.
Frank Sheridan, hostler for the Centlivre Brewing Co, was kicked by a horse in the stable and left unconscious in a precarious condition. He was taken to his home at Spy Run and Edna streets where he remained unconscious for about three hours, with his injuries not yet estimable. A separate item notes the Jolly Sixty-five Club ball at Princess Rink on New Year’s Eve with Reineke’s Orchestra.
Indiana report states William R. McKeen resigns as Vandalia Railroad president after more than twenty years. He seeks a U.S. Senate seat, hoping to improve chances away from the railroad. Labor orders and fare policies mentioned, with Penns yvania order changes expected. Gowdy Nebeker chair race intensifies across districts, prison officials allegedly backing Nebeker.
In a circuit and superior court dispute over the late Henry McClaren's will heirs claim control of one quarter shares and seek to partition the estate while contesting the will. They allege influence and unsound mind at execution and seek a commissioner to adjust rein and mortgage interests. An administrator removal for Jesse McClaren as habitual drunkard is also filed.
Henry Rodewald grocer died at 517 Virginia Avenue leaving goods valued for his family. An old table slated for 10 cents yielded a heavy drawer containing 1700 in gold. Heirs scramble to locate more cash as the furniture is searched.
San Francisco report notes Best Selects and Best Celery prices at 27 and 25 cents with Cape Cod Cranberries at 12 cents per quart. The Boston cruiser heads to the China station after receiving orders to sail by week’s end. Nickel Plate offers low rate excursion tickets on December 24 25 31 and January 1 1896.
Beati Viri Ball at Saengerbund hall New Year’s Eve announced. Fifty-one gamblers in Curiaco were fined $5 and costs each for violating city gambling ordinance. Turkey Lunch tonight at the Board of Trade 33 Calhoun Street.
Everett and Doud sold the old News building at 19 East Main Street, owned by Mrs. Agnes Manning, for 9850 in cash to Horace Marriotte. Marriotte plans a five story remodel and will move into the new quarters. The item also notes a New Year's Eve ball at Princess Rink with music and good time promised.
The Exclusive Cloak and Fur House promises the greatest cut price sale in Fort Wayne with ads to follow. The sale begins Thursday January 2nd, 96 with cash terms and no misrepresentation. No goods will be charged laid away or sent on approval.
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