Financial Panic Aims to Reshape U S Money Policy
President Cleveland fears a financial crash as his cabinet and officials shift focus from foreign affairs to the crisis. They warn Congress of bond issues and blame Reed for not backing a gold standard, while predicting Cleveland’s 1893 nomination on a gold platform. The Senate finance committee meets to discuss bonds and tariff, with silver advocates holding influence.
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Washington
Cleveland
Congress
House of Representatives
Grover Cleveland
Thomas B. Reed
United States
Republican Congress
Wasutheron
Senate Committee On Finance
House
Wolcott
Colorado
Senate
Ambassadors Speech Praised Despite Cautionary Wording
Washington notes say Bayard’s Edinburgh address on protective policy is praised as scholarly by Cleveland officials. Some fear phrasing like in other countries would invite criticism, while Boston speech remains unviewed by the administration.
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Washington
Cleveland
Edinburgh
Scotland
Ambassador Bayard
America
Bayard
Boston
England
Americana
Terre Haute Tax Collections Reach New High
Terre Haute Ind Jan 2 The city tax take for the year totalled 24925836 the largest on record The rate stands at 1 24 on 100 The county collections were also unusually large and the delinquent list was reduced by 20000 A expert earned 10000 for recovering escaped taxes sparking debate over the contract while officials defend it as official duty The funds came from well known local wealth holders.
Desperate Outlaw Robs Miners After Escape in Alabama
Bart Thrasher, a Bibb county outlaw who escaped Pratt Mines with six convicts, attacked at Horse Creek with a masked accomplice killing Ben Adair and robbing four more miners at Ivey and Victor mines near May Ellen. A posse hunts the pair as Thrasher, linked to Jim Morrison, remains at large having escaped prison multiple times.
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Brruinellam
Axta
Bart Thrasher
Bibb County
Pratt Mines
Horse Creek
Davis
Ivey Mines
Victor
May Ellen
Thrasher
Adair
Bible County
Jim Morrison
Cole
Alabama
Mrs. Hilligas to Speak on Spiritualism in Anderson
Mrs. Hilligas of Anderson Indiana renowned inspirational lecturer will address the public at the A. O. U. W. hall on Court Street tonight. The speaker is praised as an excellent orator and the event invites all to attend with a 10 cent door charge to cover expenses.
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Hilligas
Anderson
Ind
Court Street
Sudden Death of Mrs Elizabeth King Linked to Heart Trouble
This morning at about 1 15 Mrs Elizabeth King wife of Victor King a railroad car inspector died after a sudden collapse at home following an evening visit with her sister Mrs Wendel She had long suffered heart trouble and her death is attributed to heart disease The funeral at St Marys Catholic Church is set for Saturday at 9 AM Also notes a separate obituary Myrtle Vining 17 died at home in Bt Joe Oh Graffe
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Elizabeth King
Victor King
L. E. & W. Railroad
Mediation Accepted in Zeitoun Arm enian Crisis
Constantinople dispatch says the Turkish government accepted mediation by foreign powers to ease the siege of Armenians at Zeitoun. The relief effort includes allowing an American missionary to distribute funds to the destitute. In Ottawa the Manitoba school question threatens parliamentary stability over public and Roman Catholic schools. Belgium honors report the death of Hubert Walther a longtime statesman and former cabinet minister.
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Constantinople
Zeitoun
Vali Karphot
Herman M. Harnum
England
Manitoba
Ottawa
Ontario
Sugar Market Holds Steady Prices Amid Recent Advance
The Sugar Market notes a one cent per pound rise over the last two weeks. Buyers purchased two car loads of granulated sugar before the increase and will maintain old pricing of 5 cents a pound. Yellow New Orleans sugar is now 31 cents.
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New Orleans
Fire Crews Contain Small Blaze at Brackenridge Griffith Corner
Last night the fire department quelled a small blaze at the Brackenridge and Griffith streets residence with minor damage. Earlier a Harrison street brawl among inebriates prompted police attention though no arrests were reported. Henry McMullan hosted guests at police headquarters, while Ensign John D. Beuret of the navy, visiting Fort Wayne, plans to proceed to San Francisco. The Aldine restaurant invited readers to a New Year dinner as it enters its new management.
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Brackenridge
Griffith Streets
Harrison Street
Main
Henry McMullan
Allen Maddox
Arthur Stevens
John D. Beuret
United States Navy
Paris
France
Allen H. Dougal
San Francisco
Fort Wayne
Aldine Restaurant
Aldine
Loketi
Notorious thief with earlier Wells-Fargo claim held in Indianapolis
Police racketeered a prominent criminal in a sensational jewelry robbery case. A woman accomplice Anna Adams was arrested and a trunk of fine apparel including a sealskin sack was seized. Letters from St. Louis and Chicago business cards surfaced as investigators link the suspect Charles A. Hardin to a prior Wells Fargo heist and possible acquittal.
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Indianapolis
Hollis
Anna Adams
St. Louis
J. K. Evans
van Buren Street
Chicago
Charles A. Hardin
Wells-Fargo Express Company
J F Schell Loan and Investment Company Incorporates
The J F Schell Loan and Investment Company incorporates in Indiana as it expands to a larger scale. J F Schell heads the firm with William Helwig as treasurer and William E Schell as secretary. The company will buy and sell bonds notes bills and property and offer large loans on favorable terms.
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J. F. Schell
Schell
William Helwig
William E. Schell
Vesey & Heaton
Loan and Investment Company
Helwig
Grand Rapids
Mich
Foster
Pixley-Long Block
Closing Out Sale and Bank Directors Election Notice
Notice announces a closing out sale of Louis Wolf & Co and the White National Bank annual meeting to elect seven directors for the upcoming year. A Kerrigan serves as cashier and will oversee proceedings.
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Louis Wolf & Co
White National Bank
A. Kerrigan
Lou
Wolf & Co
Second strike imminent on Philadelphia street cars
Philadelphia motormen meet at 3 am to canvass for a possible second street car strike. A 5 pm meeting will reveal results as dissatisfaction grows over last week’s walkout. Moonshiners seized in Howard county after a raid by Deputy US Marshal Watkins. two stills and eight men captured. Two moonshiners reported slain.
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Philadelphia
San Francisco
James Addison Peralta Reavis
New Mexico
Lorrie Rock
United States
Watkins
Howard County
Annual Election for Anthony Wayne SAR Chapter Held
The Anthony Wayne chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution held its annual meeting at the Fort Wayne club on New Year’s day. Officers elected include President Senaca B. Brown and Vice President R. J. Fisher with D. C. Fisher as Treasurer and C. B. Fitch as Secretary. The Board of Governors comprises Clark Fairbank, C. B. Woodworth, and W. W. Atterbury, and the chapter now has 23 members.
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Anthony Wayne
Sons of the American Revolution
Fort Wayne Club
Senaca B. Brown
R. J. Fisher
D. C. Fisher
C. B. Fitch
Clark Fairbank
C. B. Woodworth
W. W. Atterbury
Woman and child missing after Lake Erie arrival
Police received a letter from Thomas F. Butler of Hobbs Indiana seeking information about a woman who arrived with her child on the Lake Erie and who is described as insane and wandering from home. Officers cannot locate her and believe she may have left Fort Wayne Saturday night.
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Thomas F. Butler
Hobbs
Ind
Lake Erie
Montana Mine Output Totals 1895 At 47 Million Dollars
The Montana mine product for 1895 totaled 47 115 000 dollars. Gold valued at 1 100 000 dollars, silver 4 500 000 ounces, copper 2 012 000 pounds, lead 24 500 000 pounds. Copper share is about 65 percent of U S output.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
United States
Five People Burned in Columbus Fire
The residence of J. R. Hibbard burned today in Columbus Ohio. Mr. Hibbard his wife and two small children Miss H Hibbard his sister and Lee Brownsville were all burned to death in the blaze.
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Columbus
J. R. Hibbard
Mr. Hibbard
H. Hibbard
Lee
Brownsville
Murderer Hanged in Pittsburgh for 1894 Alegheny City murder
Albert W. Woodley was hanged for the murder of Mrs. Jennie Buchanan in Alegheny City on May 9 1894. He confessed to killing her while drunk.
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Prrrestre
Albert W. Woodley
Jennie Buchanan
Alegheny City
Chicago Produce Market Wheat and Corn Prices Report
Chicago produce market notes January 2 with Wheat May opening 59 50 and closing 58 5/8, July 59 4, Corn January and May figures shown, May opening 8 1/8? Oats January opening 6 1/0 and May opening quoted.
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Chicago
Glee Club Tour Arrives in Fort Wayne With Reception
This morning at 10 25 o clock the University of Michigan Glee Mandolin and Banjo clubs arrived by the Wabash. A reception committee met the group and escorted them through the city. They will be hosted by local Fort Wayne residents and attend a reception at the Chapin residence this afternoon and an entertainment program at the Masonic Temple this evening.
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University of Michigan
John Morris, Jr
Hugh Keegan
Ed Woodworth
Ann Arbor
Fort
Masonic Temple
Wayne Club
Horrifying Cremation in Ohio Town Claims Two Babies
Palmyra Ohio January 2 two infant boys perished in a home fire that destroyed an upstairs bedroom. The mother Mrs Thomas R Rebb, wife of a leading citizen, went to a neighbor as flames spread. She was carried away raving mad and needs constant care. Only charred bones were found amid the ruins. origin of the fire unknown.
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Palmyra, O
Thomas R. Rebb
Death of 17 year old Bert Reed after ice accident at Delta Lake
A Lake Erie region boy Bert C Reed aged 17 drowned after skating near an air hole on Delta Lake. Spectators failed to reach him as the ice gave way. his body was taken to Peltier's morgue then to his mother's home. He studied at International Business College and was well liked by friends.
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Delta Lake
Bert C. Reed
Jennie Reed
West Washington Street
Ed Reed
New Ave
Willi Reed
Hayes House
Warsaw
Bert Reed
Peltier’s
Harrod
International Business College
No New Trustee for Water Works Board Upon Vacancy
The death of Henry C. Graffe creates a vacancy on the waterworks trustees. Mayor Oakley says no charter provision allows an immediate appointment to this board and the common council would handle any vacancy. With four months to a general election, the board may operate with two members and no special election is required. The council must confirm any appointment.
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Henry C. Graffe
Board of Waterworks Trustees
Oakley
Board of School Trustees
Board of Water Works
Common Council
Waterworks
Graffe
Contention Over McClaren Will Grows in County Court
The McClaren estate dispute widens as Avery McClaren Miles Biziel alias Miles McClaren Chester Shives and Bessie Shives sue Jessie and Hugh McClaren for partition of real estate. Earlier actions claim influence over the will and seek lien adjustments. Other notes report a $200 suit in superior court and probate filings plus several local marriages.
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Henry McClaren
Avery McClaren
Miles P. Biziel
Miles P. McClaren
Chester Shives
Bessie Shives
Jessie McClaren
Hugh McClaren
Superior Court
Edward Gilmartin
William McKeeman
Colerick
France
Willis H. Souder
Otto Hemmerle
Phillip Kennedy
William Burdy
Carroll Schneider
O’rourke
John Flickinger
Squire Bohen
John Dolan
Etta McIntosh
Charles E. Green
Eva R. Bilderback
Attention crowds gather for tomorrow event
Large crowds expected as organizers urge participation in tomorrow’s community event. Officials caution traffic and encourage arrival early to avoid congestion and ensure safety for all attendees.
Fast Ones Trotters Race Draws Large Washington Crowd
A large crowd on Washington Boulevard watched a fast local trotting race. Crescent won heat one and two with Will Fleming driving. Lottie May took heat three for owner-driver W H Watt. Razor blade, owned by Charles MacDougal, claimed heat four. Willis Pearse started the event and Dr. Arthur Dodge judged. Crescent earned the stake. More racing is scheduled this afternoon.
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Washington Boulevard
Crescent
Will Fleming
Lottie May
W.H. Watt
Charles MacDougal
Razorblade
Willis Pearse
Arthur Dodge
Exclusive Cloak and Fur House Sale Ad
The Exclusive Cloak and Fur House announces a greatest cut price sale in Fort Wayne with ads to watch for. Sales commence Thursday January 2nd, 1896 with cash only terms and no misrepresentation or charges during closing out.
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Fort Wayne
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