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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1896

Page

2

The People’s Choice for Congress in Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne edition reports on James M. Robinson as a congressional choice. It notes labor tensions over municipal electric plant ownership, machinists’ union withdrawal from the Trades and Labor Council, warnings of blackmail, and debates on public control of utilities. It also covers local political maneuvering, court-quoted statutes, streetcar fare issues, and county attorney employment.

Machinists Union Trades and Labor Council Machinists’ Union Electric Corporation Trades Council Fort Wayne Peter F. Poirson East Columbia Street Purman Street Bank Block Ind

From Mocha to Caracas and a Steel Sliver in an Eye

A collage of 19th century notes covers coffee substitutes from Venezuela to Caracas imports, Queen Victoria’s cautious use of electricity, a magnet extracted steel sliver from a man's eye in Anderson, and Cuba’s 49 generals under Weyler amid Spanish decay. A streetcar conductor and Progressive Woman’s league debate women’s role, with a mock interview revealing gender biases and a playful quip about Canadian dimes and plugged quarters.

Ind Arabia Venezuela Caracas United States House of Boulton Canada Anderson John Carter Wire Nail Works Havana Weyler Cuba Spain Progressive Woman's League

Two Great Parties Divided Over Silver Policy

In Washington the senate debate shows no major financial action expected this session. Both parties split on silver, with Republicans aiming to frame a platform and Democrats seeking explicit commitment. Senators Bullion and Vilas express frustration with inaction, while others lament the sleepy senate. Congress members face pension backlogs and waning enthusiasm as the presidency looms.

Washington Senate Congress Far West Cullom Illinois Vilas Wisconsin House of Representatives John L. Wilson Wilson House Mr. Wilson Heatwole Minnesota Foreign Affairs Committee Mr. Heatwole

National Democrats choose Coliseum for convention Hall in Chicago

The National Democratic Committee selected the Coliseum in Chicago as convention site with Palmer House as headquarters. Capacity will reach 16,000 when finished by April 1, with rapid completion under Col Dickinson. Officials touted strong press facilities and easy access by cable, elevated rail, and Illinois Central. Harrity forecast the financial issue as key at next November's ballot, while backing against free coinage of silver.

National Democratic Committee Chicago Curiaco Colispound Boen Palmer House Tattergall Dickinson Pfteiina Buffalo Bill Illinois Central Railroad Amarrity Harrity

Thirteen Dead Feared In Big Four Wreck Indiana

Reports from Indianapolis say a Big Four freight train plunged at Turner's Creek bridge between Manchester and Weisburg around 2 am. Eleven of the victims were en route from Cincinnati to Indianapolis and Chicago seeking work. several riders were fatally injured or missing, with names and home towns emerging as rescue efforts continue and toll remains uncertain.

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