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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1896
Page
2
A series of public notices request party nomination for joint senator from Allen and Whitley counties and for mayoral posts. Signatories include W. S. Ganpy, Stoney O. Lumbard, H. P. Scherer, and Chauncey B. Oakley, all stating candidacy is subject to the Democratic or Republican nominating conventions.
Mr Borron announces W. T. Jefferies as candidate for city clerk subject to the Republican nominating convention. He also states H. G. Nierman is a candidate for councilman from the Third ward subject to Democratic voters decision.
The Fort Wayne Post defends its record on municipal issues and announces it will support city ownership of natural gas if proven practical and profitable. It argues for gas revenue to the city and questions tax adequacy if ownership proves unwise.
The Post advocates public ownership of electric lights to curb corporate pro fits, noting a $75 yearly per light option and criticizing the Jenney contract. It reports Col Andrew A. H. Dawson visiting southern cities for Maybrick funds and mentions planned English Masonry publicity. Oscar Strayer’s city return is teased with February or April timing. Governor Mathews of Indiana is praised as a western supporter of free silver.
The article notes a rising Parisian fashion among modistes using ribbon draperies on bodices and sleeves with plumes and ostrich feathers reserved for garments other than shoes. It describes capes and collars trimmed with plumes, plaited fronts with lace or buttons, and sheer fabrics like gauze and tulle in ball and dinner gowns. English hair brushing methods remain conservative despite Parisian styles.
A man claiming to be George Cramer formed a religious sect, gathering about a dozen women for nightly meetings and aiding the dissolution of local lodges. After a threatening eviction notice, followers continued meetings led by Miss Emily Baldwin who prophesied an imminent end of the world and a comet collision.
A Dublin area report claims Augustus Sweet confessed on his deathbed to murdering his son Sweet, who vanished six years ago. Neighbors later found bones the father allegedly described, while Mrs. Sweet denies the confession and says her son is missing.
Students at Crawfordsville celebrate Washington's birthday with a freshmen banner raised atop the sepulatory building. Sophomores confront the display with clubs. The clash includes rough play and attempted disassembly, ending with the freshmen keeping the banner.
Mrs Elizabeth Noble of Summitville afflicted with delusions she is dead and unable to walk or talk after treatment at a sanitarium in Indianapolis. James Whitcomb Riley mourns Bill Nye death. Knox county Populists hold mass convention naming delegates for Worthington March 4. William English shot by Dusky Manson in Indianapolis. English dies. Manson arrested.
An exclusive California tour offers a special Pullman consist with dining sleeping drawing room compartment and observation cars. Limited party with nine months return validity. inquire G L Harrington Columbus or W C Rinearson Cincinnati for full itinerary details.
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