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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1896
Page
4
W. 5. Ganpy files to run for the Democratic nomination for a joint senate seat representing Allen and Whitley counties subject to the nominating convention.
At a board of works session C E Everett presents a plan for an all city electric railway system with a cent fare and 2 percent of gross receipts to the city. He deposits 25000 in cash to prove good faith, pledges full citywide coverage, and promises to remove added costs flagged by opponents while facing strong monopoly resistance and public debate.
The Trades and Labor council calls the Journal unjust and unfair and the Federal Labor union brands its attack an insult to working men. The Post seeks reader input from Fort Wayne Democrats on whether the paper should issue a strong labor oriented editorial.
The passage attacks the Fort Wayne Journal as unjust to workers and mocks its democracy. It references Dr. Nansen, the X ray, and a lawyer signing a bogus oath about catarrh cures, then shifts to Fort Wayne actor Will Friend debuting on stage and his career with theater companies.
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette begins a series endorsing Democratic presidential prospects with a portrait of Secretary of the Treasury John G. Carlisle of Covington Kentucky. Hon. Albert S. Berry notes Carlisle’s early life in Kenton County and rise to the national stage, praising his intellect, legal ability, and public service. A final tribute to Mrs Carlisle lauds her influence and grace.
Albany Feb 16 A state dinner for Governor Morton and his wife drew twenty eight invited guests from New Yorks Republican leadership. Prominent attendees included Speaker Hamilton Comptroller Roberts ex Senator Platt Mayors Wurster Hackett Barnes Jr Depew Depew aides Lauterbach and other party figures. The event framed as Morton presidential options discussion amid gala table setting and conspicuous guests.
A Fort Wayne notice cautions housekeepers about a fraudulent soap offer selling inferior goods. It urges buyers to inquire locally before paying for strange products and recommends Globe Soap and Rub-No More Wash Powder as reliable alternatives.
Lincoln reports the Prohibition state convention adjourned after a stormy session. The platform calls for government banks to issue money to the people, full legal tender for debts, and unlimited gold and silver coinage at 16 to 1, to pay national bonded indebtness.
Three thousand copies of sheet music are to be given away with every $1 purchase at the Kara East Columbia street music store. Each customer receives one copy.
In Frankfort on February 15 the Democratic lawmakers backing Blackburn signed a petition asking Secretary Carlisle to use influence on Weissinger Carroll Speight Violett and Walter to vote for Blackburn. The five gold standard Democrats oppose the petition saying it will have no effect. In Louisville on February 15 a Frankfort special reports the Kentucky senate rejected Postell the negro nominee for steward of the Western Kentucky Asylum for the insane by a 20 to 16 vote.
Bradstreet reports the United States sees dull general business beyond a few cities with improvements only in hides leather and footwear. Weather and iron steel price declines, woolen concerns worry, fewer bank clearings and high loan rates persist while pig iron production stays restricted. Total U S. business failures reach 831 this week, up 43 from last week, led by the central west and Pacific coast.
In Centerville on February 15 George Jones killed his sweetheart Leah Martin and her mother Mrs J Martin then shot himself. The motive remains unknown though parental objection is suspected. Both women were found fatally wounded and Jones died from a self inflicted gunshot.
Frank Harris a saloonkeeper in Josephs Mo is jailed for alleged complicity in the Savannah State bank robbery of February 7 bonds valued at 15.06 were stolen Detectives with search warrants seized many burglar tools from Harris saloon and home including files drills dark lanterns explosive chemicals powder and related devices stored in a telescope valise under the bar.
Gertrude Char lotta Pianka, famed for subduing beasts, was clawed and badly wounded by Nero the tiger during a Kohl Middleton museum act in Minneapolis. The auditorium panicked as assistants freed her from the den, and she is expected to recover barring blood poisoning.
Prince Boris son of Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria was baptized in the Russian church with ceremony in a crowded cathedral. Observers in state quarters view the rite as a sign Bulgaria ceding influence to the czar, marking a triumph for Russia.
Judge W. T. Morrow, arriving from Frankfort, found thieves had entered his house and stolen a tin box with notes bonds and valuable papers valued between 20000 and 30000 dollars. A tramp is suspected. Also notes on Venezuela boundary reports and a Washington gold reserve decline of 1.538 million in coin and 18.4 thousand in bars leaving 70.18087 million in reserve.
The Republican state central committee met in Lincoln and fixed April 15 in Omaha as the date and city for the state convention to choose national convention delegates.
Washington dispatch reports that officials expect arbitration to resolve the Venezuela British dispute with U S influence guiding terms. Congressman Amos Cummings cites American school history as fueling anti England sentiment and unity in backing arbitration under the Monroe doctrine.
Seventeen men from New Salem, six miles southeast of Rushville, are jailed after a riot near James Barnes home during a farewell dance. Injuries include a fractured arm, broken ribs, and head wounds. Barnes and a dancing party clashed with rioters, stones and eggs flown, resulting in many arrests.
Indianapolis reports include Julius Fredericks a Greely veteran doubting but not dismissing Nansen reaching the North Pole with dog sled aid. He notes converging routes along Greenland and suggests land may lie near the pole while acknowledging seasonality could aid exploration.
James Walker, colored, and Hallie Shaffer, a white woman, faced unlawful marriage charges in a Indiana police court. Mayor Cromer delayed ruling and they remained jailed without $1,000 bond as miscegenation carries heavy penalties. Nora village held two day trial amid school dispute. jury disagreed and a second trial was scheduled.
In the circuit court Mrs Lucy A Studabaker nee Dean was granted a divorce from David Studabaker. She received real estate in the city valued at 11000 for alimony and was awarded custody of their child. Both are noted society figures in northern Indiana. they were married three years ago.
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