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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1896
Page
3
W. S. Ganpy announces James M. Robinson as a candidate for the nomination for joint senator from Allen and Whitley counties subject to the Democratic nominating convention. Robinson is editor of the Post.
The Fort Wayne Journal faces heavy criticism from Trades and Labor council members for alleged interference in union affairs. The Post recalls edits favoring management while ignoring mayoral and public works reports, arguing the Journal sides with employers and rejects union efforts for fair pay and hours.
Readers across several cities press for lower fares and improved street railway service. Milwaukee advocates 3 cent fares to boost ridership, while Denver and Chicago discuss fair returns on franchise agreements amid corruption concerns.
Eight men plunged 65 feet when temporary spans of a new Akron Bedford and Cleveland Electric railroad bridge collapsed near Tinker’s area. Five were seriously hurt. one died at a hospital. Victims: William Newman Canton Charles Greib Canton J C McMillan Twinsburg Charles McCarty Canton James Freeman Cleveland. Engineer cannot explain accident as cars were due to run over the bridge next morning.
Washington reports say ex Consul Waller is guilty as charged by the French of giving information to the enemy and maladministration in the Crockett estate matter. France would pardon if the U S makes no claim, and Olney notes no valid rubber concussion proves Waller’s defense. Ambassador Hustis supported guilt.
Cincinnati reports no progress in solving Pearl Bryan murder. Details question where she stayed January 27 28 and confirm she was in Indianapolis January 28. Post mortems rule out abortion or poisoning. Lulu Hollingsworth questioned and released as unreliable. Congress and other items follow with tariff and civil service debates in Washington.
Secretary Schilling of the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the coal statistics annual report for the year ended July 1, 1895. Coal mined totals 17,725,854 tons, up by over 600,000 tons from the prior year. The report notes more boys employed in mines, fewer miners, 75 fatalities and 605 injuries.
T J Devin, brother in law of ex President Harrison, claims no family objections to his marriage. Mrs McKee opposed but reconciled. Devin notes General Harrison is friendly to all candidates and especially to Allison. Edison in Orange, N J says he did not photograph a live brain yet, lacking final apparatus perfection.
New time card in effect Oct 20. Fort Wayne to Indianapolis departs 7:10 am arrives 11:28 am. Return departs Indianapolis 6:25 pm arrives Fort Wayne 10:20 pm. Initiative to provide a convenient half day for business and travel is noted.
Washington dispatch describes Speaker Reed balancing economy with local pork barrel pressures while facing Republican dissent over river and harbor funds and stalled New Mexico and Arizona statehood efforts. Senator Dubois and Judge Maguire frame debates on public buildings and chaplain salaries amid congressional tensions.
An escorted trip through Mexico in a superb special train with dining sleeping and observation cars departs Cincinnati on Monday February 24 via the Queen & Crescent route. Write W C Rinearson G P A Cincinnati Ohio for illustrated itinerary.
The article outlines spring gowns using velvet cloth and wool with simple lines and rich trimming. It lists favored colors such as chestnut mordore emerald green and violet, describes bodice variations, and notes embroidery on white cloth as a trend. It discusses empire versus eighteenth century styles and shows a rose satin evening gown with rose gauze details and satin belt.
By order of sale from Allen Circuit Court clerk a partition suit directs the sale of the east half of lot seven in Wilt’s First addition Fort Wayne. The marshal commissions a private sale March 10 1806 at 9 am at J M Robinsons office with terms one third cash and balance in two installments secured by mortgage. Minimum bid equals appraised value. Leonard Commissioner. Attorneys George F Ferts and J M Robinson.
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