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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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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Indianapolis
Turner’s Creek Bridge
Manchester
Weisburg
Cincinnati
Chicago
Mike Keizer
William Robbins
Robbins
Keizer
Gus Phillips
Ralph Watson
New York City
Emory Martin
Buffalo
Charles Jacobs
Oswego
N. Y
Robert Rolfing
Peoria
Ills
Herbert Skinner
Michael Egan
James Regan
Regan
Kent Street
Springfield
John Sutton
Fred Truitt
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Onton
Postoffice
James M. Robinson
State of
Indiana
Nuff
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Union Traction Company
Yerkes
Chicago Chronicle
Journal
Fisher
Anson
J. M. Barrett
Allen
Reed
Natural Gas Com
Royal Conservatism
Victoria
Prince Consort
Windsor
London
Smith
Walter Wellman
Evenina
Hoellering’s
Summers’ Drug Store
Rescue Medicine CO
Fort Wayne, Ind
Fortuyne
New York
W.g.burket, D.D.S
K. Elgin
East Washington ST
Billiard Hall
Aenny
Freese & Ranke
Chemists
Calhoun Street
Bright
Standard Medical and Surgical Institute
N. R. Wenger
Telephone
Centlivre
Home Telephone
Wayne
Phreyman & GO
Miss J. Haverly
J.B. Monninc
Insurance and Notary Public
Vedermark Block
J. B. Monning
the Home Telephone & Telegraph
Mary A. Whery
Madison St
C. B. Fitch
Reliable Companies
Bass Block
PA. Heyman
Calhoun ST
Hair Bazaar
E. Washington Street
Concern
E. L. Craw
Real Estate, Loans and Insurance
Reseus
W.A. Meyer
Broadway and
Jefferson Sts
Aaxtheimer & SO
Tailors
Ae Ea
Evening Post
Jjfyea
the Evening Post
East Berry Street
E. Berry St
District Telegraph Office
Lalso
Louis F. Cardel
Pixley-Long Block
Telephone 214
W. Berry Street
Teeathiat
B. Moyexine
Care Home
al. L. R
West
Jefferson Street
City
Washington St
W. Williams Street
U. H. Evening Post
H. van
John E. Thompson
Wall Reet
Noble
Clinton Street
EB K. Dorr
Washington Street
Komy & Bobilya
Normandy
F. J. Curtice
Schmitz
Court House
Simon Freistroffer
West Main Street
A.C. Aurents
Berry Street
East Columbia
East Columbia Street
Bradley & Son