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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1896

Page

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Sentiment of the English People Demands It

London reports a dismal week with renewed political interest as parliament nears opening. Americans see great popular loan demand, while Morgan syndicate likely to receive a third of bonds with the rest divided among bidders.

Morgan London United States House of Commons QueEsBeEc Edward Littlejohn Victoria Washington New York New England States Central States Canada Eastern States Southern States Western States Curtis Morgan Syndicate

Evidence at inquest into death of Mary Scott in Jackson

Jackson Mich Feb 8 At the coroner s inquest over Mary Scott remains the child believed whipped to death by her father Mrs King Scott s housekeeper gave details of the alleged crime recounting occasions when Scott beat the child mercilessly and threatened to ...

Jackson, Mich Mary Scott King Scott

Noted Abuse Case Ties Scott to Family Tragedy

The article reports that Scott's mother and sister-in-law corroborated Mrs. King while showing Scott had long abused a child with whipping. It mentions a courtroom or witness context and a warning about the danger and cruelty. It also includes unrelated ads for Heaton Bros and a weather notice. It ends with a sale promo from Louis Wolf & Co.

Scott

Tretheway Bros Open New Fort Wayne Shoe Store

Tretheway Bros. open a new shoe store at 118 Calhoun Street Schmidt block Fort Wayne with a broad display of fine new footwear in all widths and sizes. Manager T. A. Black leads a skilled team offering low prices and extensive stock expected to attract local buyers away from out of town sellers. The show window is praised as worth a long walk.

Fort Wayne Tretheway Bros Chicago Calhoun Street Schmidt Block T. A. Black

Grand California Tour on Special Pullman Train

A limited select party will travel on a private Pullman train with dining sleeping drawing room compartments and observat ion cars for exclusive use. Tickets valid for return nine months from sale date with itinerary details available via G L Harrington in Columbus Ohio or W C Rinearson in Cincinnati Ohio.

California Callon G. L. Harrington Chittenden Building Columbus W. C. Rinearson Cincinnati

Federal Labor Union Repudiates Fort Wayne Journal Attacks

The Fort Wayne Federal Labor Union condemns the Fort Wayne Journal for insulting workingmen. Resolutions supported municipal electric light ownership and backed C. L. Drummond, a Trades and Labor Council leader. The Trades and Labor Council reportedly restrained action at Drummond's request. the union vows to defend organized labor.

Fort Wayne Journal Fort Wayne Federal Corporation Sheet Wuereas Trades and Labor Council Drummond Trades Council Journal

Paving Petition Led by Moellering Spurs Fort Wayne Action

Board of Public Works heard a Montgomery street paving petition from Wm Moellering and other owners. Engineer to draft plans for Montgomery street from Calhoun to Hanna and for Walton avenue extension. February 26 set for remonstrance hearing. Insurance proposals for city buildings discussed as policies expire February 20. Electric light petition at Harrison Suttenfield eyed. City plant letters to be compiled for council.

Board of Public Works Wm. Moellering Montgomery Street Calhoun Street Hanna Street Walton Avenue Fort Wayne Harrison and Suttenfield Streets

Kane's Baby Carriages Lead Fort Wayne Market

Kane's showcases a new line of baby carriages with styles unseen in Fort Wayne. Prices start at 7.40 dollars, with 9.50 11.50 and 12.50 cab models praised as affordable top choices. Rubber tires come at no extra charge.

Kane Fort Wayne Kane’s

A Tour to Mexico by Special Pullman Train

An escorted tour through Mexico departs Cincinnati Monday February 24 via Queen and Crescent route. Includes dining sleeping and observation cars. For illustrated itinerary write W. C. Rinearson G P A Cincinnati.

Mexico Cincinnati Queen & Crescent W. C. Rinearson

Free Marion Harland book with $1 purchase offer

A promotional offer states customers who spend $1.00 or more receive Marion Marland's 160 page Talks Upon Practical Subjects free. The book, co authored by ten writers, covers air, food, exercise, nerves, sleep, dress and living well and is pitched as an affordable, readable guide for everyday people.

Marion Marland

Morphine Habit Suspected in Death at Hall's Corners

Jacob Firestone aged 50 was found dead in his farm home near Hall's Corners Scipio township. An overdose of morphine is listed as the cause with a partially filled bottle nearby and a note stating addiction. Firestone leaves a wife and several children. The article also advertises a Y M C A illustrated lecture by Prof F H Harper in the association hall Sunday at 3 30 with Dr Schrader and the orchestra. free admission.

Hall’s Corners Harrod Jacob Firestone Halls Corners Scipio Township Firestone Indianapolis Goshen F. H. Harper Association Hall W. F. Schrader W. Jennison

Lindenwood grave robbery tale dropped by prosecutor

Deputy prosecutor Aiken says the Lindenwood grave robbery story is false and no further search will be pursued. He notes William Walde Jr told many inconsistent tales, leaving prosecutors no truth to the affair. Families harmed by the stories deserve redress, and Walde should face punishment if found lying.

Aiken William Walde, Jr Lindenwood Walde Doughman Post Walda Ida Strauss Calhoun Street

Prominent Allen County Doctor Found Dead in Elkhart

Dr C H Clark a well known northern Indiana physician and former Allen county resident was found dead in his Elkhart bed with apoplexy cited as the cause The notice also carries unrelated local ads urging stock relocation to the Arcade and reminders about gas bill payments without penalty from Louis Wolf and Co

Laports Ind C. H. Clark Indiana Allen County Elkhart

Maniac Cousin Attacks Guarded Relative in Indiana

In Muncie Indiana James Watkins of Luray was attacked by his deranged cousin Frank Angel who had threatened to kill his wife. Watkins blocked a butcher knife attack as neighbors were called for help. Angel to be sent to the state asylum. The item also notes local ads and theater listings including the Howard Wall Comedy Company at the Empire theatre and Cleary the tailor.

Barr Street Lapp Fred Strope Ida John Robinson Fred Hench Muncs Ind James Watkins Luray Henry County Frank Angel Angel Mr. Watkins Watkins Howard Wall Empire Theatre Walter Wilson Milton Nobles William Corbett Captain Paul Eduella Pete Baker Lena

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Uncle Sam Heaton Bros Postoffice Drug Store Louis Wolf & CO E. Berry Street Soudy Hig Fed Marion Harland Springfield Township Ben Hur Louis, Wolf & CO William Walda Jeremiah Doyle John Doyle New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad Squire Hays James Darling Squire France Lemuel C. Payne Christian H. Rose Louis Wolf & CQ Lona East Berry Street THE Empire Howard Wall Company Cleary Harrison Street Exclusive Cloak and Fur House V. Gutermuth
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