Fort Wayne Electric debate framed as pleasant irony
A Journal critique argues the Fort Wayne Electric corporation should not light the city. It contrasts Jenney Electric Light and Power with the municipal option, notes cost comparisons with nearby towns, and references political figures and a $25,000 forfeits issue.
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The
Journal
Fort Wayne Electric Corporation
Fort Wayne
Jenney Electric Light and Power Company
Electric Corporation
Jenney Company
Pennsylvania Company
Bluffton
Logansport
Bloomington
Ill
Belgium relies on draught dogs in industry and transport
Belgium uses over 50,000 draught dogs to haul milk and vegetable carts with Belgian women acting as distributors. A dog market exists for cheap purchases and dogs greatly support regional industry, though some economists consider replacing them with small horses or donkeys to make sausages.
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Belgium
Various Fort Wayne Visits and Local Notices In Columbia City
In Columbia City updates show I W Leonard and P Kaler in Fort Wayne on business yesterday. Perry Gilman is ill at the Hotel Clagston with lung fever. A post mortem on John Haas found death from a cancerous liver growth.
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I. W. Leonard
Fort Wayne
P. Kaler
Perry Gilman
Hotel Clagston
Dr. Schuman
Coesse
Wayne Pressier
North Manchester
John Haines
Edwin Pilmer
Chicago
D. W. Whiteleather
Andrews
Estella
Louisville
A. A. Adams
P. Dickenson
John Wood
Lottie Hood
W. W. Williamson
Harrison’s
Columbia City Lodge
Masonic Hall
Armory
Brownie Rutter
Eonth Ale
Logansport
W. J. Uhl
Miss Ale
G. B. Widdifield
Harmon Shafer
Missouri
St. Francis
D. 3
Linville
Linville, Assisted By Drs. Webster, Schuman, Kitheart
Weber
John Haas
New Biography of Samuel Clemens and Canadian International Exhibition
The text notes a fresh biography of Samuel Clemens, listing his works, and recounts a royal bonnet incident involving Queen Victoria. It also announces Canada's first International Exhibition opening May 24 in Montreal, running to October 12, 1896, led by Sir Donald Smith and Joseph H. Stiles, to showcase Dominion resources and foster industry.
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Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Victoria
Agamin
Vic
Canada
Montreal
Dominion of
Donald Smith
Bank of Montreal
Joseph H. Stiles
Fort Wayne Merchants Warn Against Peddlers
City residents are urged to resist traveling salesmen who sell damaged stock door to door. Advertisers promote Globe Soap and Ruby No More Washing Powder as better and cheaper home products after a failed soap scam promising gold watches.
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Fort Wayne
Globe
Matthews Boom Drives Democratic Push for Matthews Candidacy
Indianapolis February reports reveal a new Matthews bureau within the state committee. State, district, and county committees nationwide receive letters signed by Sterling R. Holt urging support for Governor Matthews. Letters tout his legislative start in 187 and record as secretary of state, governor in 1892, and broad mass appeal. Recent Iowa and Missouri letters hint at delegations to Chicago.
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Indianapolis
Matthews
Harrison
Democratic State Committee
State Committee
Sterling R. Holt
United States
Indiana
Great West
Iowa
Missouri
Chicago
Strong West and South Support Likely Chicago Candidate
The subject is regarded with favor across the west and south and is viewed as a strong contender for the Chicago race. Supportors expect him to secure a leading position due to broad regional backing and perceived strength.
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Chicago
Religious Notes Highlight Local Church Services
A consolidated church note lists services across First and Third Presbyterian, Trinity Episcopal, St. Andrew's Mission, Heidelberg Reformed, A. M. E., Westminster, and the Ladies' Missionary. Rector Rev A W Seabrease leads Trinity with 8 a m Holy Communion and 10 45 m sermon. City Y M C A posts boys under 18 at 2 15 p m and a 3 30 p m men’s meeting with a Ben Hur lecture.
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First Presbyterian Church
D. W. Moffat
Woman’s Missionary Society
Third Presbyterian Church
J. M. Boggs
Y. P.S
St. Andrew’s
South Wayne Avenue
Heidelberg Reformed Church
Harrison Street
East Wayne Street
G. W. Brown
Westminister Church
J. L. Leeper
Zion
Ladies’ Missionary Society
First Church Society
M. W. Jacobs
Chicago
City Department
Clyde Driesbach
Ben Hor
Professor Harper Lecture On Ben Hur At City YMCA
In Connersville Indiana Y P S secretary Mary Jonnson reports Professor Harper’s illustrated Ben Hur lecture will be in the city YMCA on Tuesday February 11. She endorses the speakers and notes the book was faithfully portrayed and promises were kept.
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Harper
Ben Hur
Connersville
Ind
Y. Pls. C.E
Mary Jonnson
Sunflower Club Plans New Beeder Farm Clubhouse
The Sunflower club seeks new quarters on the Beeder farm by the Maumee river near the New Haven tail gate. The one story building will include reception rooms lavatories and billiard rooms with storage for boats to support summer boating. Treasurer Henry Hilgeman says completion by March 1 under architect Griedle.
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Sunflower Club
Beeder
New Haven
Maumee
Henry Hilgeman
Post
Griedle
Democratic meetings back delegate nominating system
Lively gatherings at Schroeder's hall Paff's hall and South Wayne town hall vote in favor of returning to the delegate system. Resolutions supporting the change pass unanimously as party members hear addresses from local leaders and appoint ward committeemen.
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Schroeder
Henry Buck
Stephen Drew
Paff’s Hall
South Hanna Street
Herman Michael
Emmett Martin
P J. Schied
W. H. Walterath
John Forbing
South Wayne
Best Route to the State Capital Via L. E. W. Ry
New time card effective Oct 20 shows Fort Wayne depart 7 10 p m arrive Indianapolis 11 28 a m return 6 25 p m to Fort Wayne 10 20 p m. Enables half day at the capital for travelers.
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State Capital
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Reduced Rates to Hot Springs Arkansas on Wabash Line
The Wabash line offers round trip excursion tickets to Hot Springs Arkansas good 90 days with through sleeping car service and one car change in St. Louis Union Station. Hot Springs is government endorsed and climate likened to Italy with over 300 hotels and baths touted for rheumatism and various ailments. Illustrated pamphlets and further information available from ticket agents or C 8 Crang in St. Louis.
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Wabash
Hot Springs
Arkansas
St. Louis Union Station
United States
Italy
Wabash Railroad
Crang
St. Louis
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Allen County
Tax Journal
Mark. Twain
Joan of Arc
Harper’s Monthly
National Cyclopedia of ‘American Biography
Golumbia City
William Kelsey
Montpelier
Vermont
National
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Boom
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