Public ownership of Fort Wayne electric plant debated
Councilman McDonald raises the question of municipal ownership of the electric lighting plant before a contract expiry, while The Sentinel and opponents push delay. The piece argues the city cannot fund a purchase now, cites constitutional debt limits, and warns that delaying action benefits the Jenney company. It cites other national issues and ends with a jumble of unrelated notes.
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City of
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Jenney Company
Post
Fort Wayne Journal
Tuhee Sentinel
Senate weighs Britain US treaty on sealing vessel seizures
Washington notes report the Senate in executive session considered a treaty between the United States and Great Britain for arbitration of damages from Bering Sea seal vessel seizures. Two commissioners would decide, with a Swiss president named if they disagree. The measure aims at mutual findings and possible US fights for reciprocal claims, amid Cuban belligerent rights debate.
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United States
Great Britain
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
Olney
Julian Pauncefote
Swiss Republic
Paria
Cuan
Foreign Affairs Committee
House
Hitt
Cuba
Sulzer
New York
Congress
Columbia
Venenzuela
Spain
Tariff Plan Postponed As Appropriations Delay Debate
Washington reports that tariff lawmakers will delay consideration until after appropriation bills are disposed of. Expect debate on the tariff or silver substitute to shift to the week after next. Republicans project a solid bloc and three Populist votes for passage. Democratic caucus discusses strategy but no action agreed. Vilas urges party unity ahead of the campaign. House bill to punish transporting gambling bets via telegraph or mail approved for first offense. coin redemption of national bank notes proposed by Teller.
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Washington
Friends of the Tariff
Senate
Committee On Finance
Hill
Vilas
Gillett
Massachusetts
Mystery killer in San Francisco horror spree echoes Jack the Ripper
Police suspect a lone killer plaguing the Morton Street area with strangulations beatings and stabbings of women. A recent victim, Lulu Taber, fought off a man who demanded money before fleeing as other assaults followed in the same vicinity.
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San Francisco
London
Jack the Ripper
Morton Street
Little May Smith
Lulu Taber
Spaniards Rout Rebels in Santa Clara Clash
Report from Santa Clara describes General Oliver's troops under General Lopez defeating a larger rebel force led by Serafin Sanchez and Mirabel. Spaniards formed a square as rebels attacked from three sides, yielding after fierce charges. Forty eight rebels were killed. Spanish losses were one officer and four soldiers killed and fifty two wounded. rebel wounded estimated at 130.
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Santa Clara
Oliver
Lopez
Serafin Sanchez
Mirabel
Daad
Fire at St Catharine’s Church Teas Sparks Panic
At St Catharine’s Church Banksyville a tea party ended in a small fire causing a church panic. About 600 worshippers rushed for the stairs as women fainted and crowding led to injuries though none serious. Some leaped from windows about twenty five feet to escape. Victim of jealous woman dead in Kansas City. Louis Frank shot by Maud Clifford died after bond was posted and murder charges followed.
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Pittsourg
St. Catharine’s
Banksyville
Kansas City
Louis Frank
Maud Clifford
Trial Set for Murder Charge in Gentry Case
Philadelphia district court fixed February 20 for the trial of actor James B. Gentry accused in the murder of actress Margaret M. Diyndale known as Madge Yorke. The shooting occurred at Zeiss hotel on the night of February 17, 1896.
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Philadelphia
James B. Gentry
Margaret M. Diyndale
Madge Yorke
Gentry
Miss Yorke
Zeiss Hotel
Special Pullman Train Offer Through California
A limited select party may ride a Pullman train composed of dining sleeping drawing room compartment and observation cars for exclusive use. Tickets good for return nine months from sale date. Illustrated itinerary with full particulars available from P L Harrington Columbus.
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California
Parisian Modiste Designs Lavish Evening Gowns
The article describes evening gowns featuring lace embroidery and floral motifs. It notes lavish use of embroideries on satins and brocades, with gowns concentrating on dinner attire, and mentions belts with flowers, fur borders, and varied bodice styles from high to decollete. A ball corsage in cream mousseline de sole over pale blue silk is highlighted. Judic Chollet.
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Louis Quinze
Louis
Notice of Commissioner's Sale Fort Wayne Indiana 1896
Notice of Com missioners Sale offering real estate by mortgage to secure payment. One third cash, balance in two equal installments due in one year and eighteen months, at six percent interest. Sale at J M Robinson law office Fort Wayne Indiana at 9 A M. No bid below appraised value. Commissioners Elmer Leonard and attorneys Feats and Robinson.
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Allen
Allen County
Indiana
Avery McClaren
Miles P. Biziel
Miles P. McClaren
Chester Shive
Bessie Shive
Jesse McClaren
Hugh McClaren
Fort Wayne
J. M. Robinson
South West
Calhoun and
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