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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1896
Page
4
People travel to nearby towns, a bird dog is poisoned, and funeral attendance marks the week. Donations grow for Hebrew charity, a new Presbyterian minister arrives, and a district grocery sale prompts farmer purchases. An open letter promotes National Life Insurance and a regional remnant sale begins tomorrow.
The Empire will not show tonight or Tuesday night as it is leased for other purposes. M. Frank & Co. advertises tomorrow. Ladies may enter free with a coupon printed in daily papers.
Detectives from three agencies search for links shaping the Pearl Bryan murder case. A hat with a bloody handkerchief and a stone is found near Newport Kentucky, suggesting the killers may have used the electric railway to Fort Thomas before hiding the evidence. Jackson and Wallingford deny guilt while new statements and rumors continue to surface.
The document details a scheme to send a false letter from Pearl Bryan, crafted by Jackson to Wood and sanctioned by Walling. It reveals how terms were altered to hide Pearl's identity, with Jackson admitting he wrote the note and noting influences from Walling and Wood.
Lulu May Hollingsworth, Pearl Bryan’s friend, tells Indianapolis investigators she met Bryan at Union Station on January 28 and learned Bryan planned to travel to Cincinnati to obtain an abortion. She described drugs bought locally and a deadly poison mix, with Bryan blaming Jackson for her trouble and vowing to conceal it from her family.
Sickness confines J J Buegnot of the Pittsburg machine shop. D Callahan of Pennsylvania Company home with grip. John Unger resumes after brief illness. Wabash shops may close one day weekly in February. Becker and Van Tilbury report for duty after absence. Engine No 27 to Chicago after repairs. C Aumann resumes at Pittsburg planing mill. Joseph Cour back to duty after illness. Machinist Joe Connors returns. Bob Griffin and J Latty back in Maples drilling for oil. Tom Shovlin reports for duty. Mrs Shovlin still lame. New baby girl at Mr and Mrs B Volz in Tab or street. Volz works at Pittsburg car machine shop. Henry Breen confined to home by sickness during absence John Connelly.
The article reports a funeral for Councilman John W. Haas at the M E church with Mayor Harrison praising Haas, a large attendance, and floral tributes. It also covers a meeting where men debated opposing the ditch construction, with calls for an injunction and a committee to consult a Fort Wayne attorney.
Advertising a tailoring course by Mrs Lone at 77 East Berry Street offers instruction to both men and women. Claims include a complete system that cuts every garment and a price of 5090, with free patterns provided.
Wuerat May corn oats and grain prices shown with openings and closings for May July and September contracts. Park Larp SpaRE Kiss and other commodities listed with opening and closing bids from Gordon & Co margin brokers White Bank Block.
An exclusive California tour is announced with limited tickets. The use of the party is restricted to attendees, with a nine month return validity. For full itinerary details contact G L Harrington in Columbus or W Rinearson in Cincinnati.
Local carpet dealer touts elegant new spring stock arriving after closing out remnants odds and ends and shop worn goods. Promises lower prices and more beautiful styles than ever before as part of a Terrible Sacrifice sale.
Special notice offers to make up and lay carpets free of charge during February with ten cent per yard savings. All wool Ingram carpet priced at 50 cents, effectively 40 cents with the deal. February chosen to tempt early purchases. laying can be scheduled later in spring at no extra cost. Spring stock vast and attractive.
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