The Peoples Choice for Congress in Allen County 1896
The Democratic press in Allen County unites behind James M. Robinson for Congress. Born among the people, self made as a lawyer and prosecutor, he is praised for honesty, public service, and ability to harmonize party factions. The Evening Post endorses Robinson as the man of the people.
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Allen County
Post
James M. Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Democratic Party
Evening Post
Paper
of the People
Fort Wayne Journal's stance on democracy and corporate favors
The Fort Wayne Journal is described as yielding its democratic principle to please powerful backers. The piece rails against corruption and the taxation that benefits a few, accusing the publication of abandoning democracy for corporate influence and favoritism.
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The
Fort Wayne Journal
Fort Wayne debate on electric lights and labor ties
The Fort Wayne Journal attacks labor and municipal ownership fears over electric lighting. It argues the city would still rely on Fort Wayne Electric when public ownership occurs and accuses the Journal of bias toward monopoly. Clara Barton quotes and public transit questions are noted amid the political clash.
Sage's Little Joke and a Senator's Speech
A tale of Russell Sage paying attention to his money after spotting a thief's bill, finishing his count before considering side bets. Another anecdote follows a New England senator famed for stump oratory who declined to speak when the liquor law came up, much to friends and admirers.
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Russell Sage
New England
Monument to Civil War correspondents planned at Crampton’s Gap
A newspaper correspondent monument will be erected at Crampton’s Gap on South Mountain near Antietam. The sandstone gate features a terra cotta frieze, a tablet listing writers and artists, and a 40 by 51 foot tower. Architect John I. Smithmeyer collaborated with George Alfred Townsend on the design.
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Crampton’s Gap
South Mountain
Antietam
Harper’s Ferry
Winchester
Monocacy
Point of Rocks
Washington
Congressional Library
George Alfred Townsend
Best Route to the State Capital Via L. E. W. Ry
With the new time card in effect Oct. 20 leaving Fort Wayne at 7 10 a m arriving Indianapolis at 11 28 a m and returning leave Indianapolis at 6 25 p m arrive Fort Wayne at 10 20 p m thus giving parties an opport unity to do half a day s business at the state capital. 10 21 Is LATEST FROM THE TRANSVAAL Report That Cecil Rhodes Has Resigned Dr Jameson Not Shot CAPETOWN Jan 6 It is reported that Hon Cecil Rhodes premier of Cape Colony has resigned but Governor Sir Hercules Robinson has declined to accept the resignation. Colonial Secretary Chamberlain has telegraphed asking if it were true that Dr Jameson was shot. President Kruger has replied that he had given no orders to shoot free booters who had been taken prisoners but that they would be punished according to law.
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Fort Wayne Electric Corporation
Fort Wayne
Electric Corporation
Electric Light
Jenney Electric Light and Power Company
C. L. Drummond
C. FE. Everett
Trades and Labor Council
Organized Labor of
Drummond
The
Everett
Indianapolis
Transvaal
Capetown
Cecil Rhodes
Cape Colony
Hercules Robinson
Chamberlain
Dr. Jameson
Presidennt Kruger
Washington
Jan
Cleveland
White House
Congress
Thurber
Sackville-West
New York
Murchison
Red Top
Atlantic
Dan Lamont
Walter Wellmar
Evening Post
E. Berry St
Ind
Pension bill totals show a drop from last year
House committee completed pension legislation at 137 million dollars, about 2.01 million less than the prior year. Other items note Ice cracks in Green Bay Marinette causing quakes, ship Avoc burned with 19 missing, and various accidents and deaths across states.
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House Committee
Green Bay
Marinette
Wis
Prince Alexander
Prussia
Iowa
Avoc
Indian Ocean
Carl Coh
Columbus
Charles Boetscher
Sol Gainer
Fred Cierce
Fritz Flumen
International
Great Northern
Georgetown
Tex
Simon Newcomb
Alexander Agassiz
H. A. Rowland
Adolph Hall
French Legion of Honor
Thomas Dowing
Waverly
Rachel Reid Butterfield
F. W. Butterfield
Kansas City
Rocky Mountain Coal Company
Red Canon
Wyo
Kennedy
Lamar ‘County
Ala
James Runyon
Robert Young
Ruryoi
Yoting
Walter Wellman on Cleveland Friendship and Press Curtain
Walter Wellman argues President Cleveland shuns personal friendships and press access, preferring leadership by principle. He recounts the closed White House door, rare interviews, and a dramatic late night encounter with Sackville-West’s dismissal, highlighting the era's tension between transparency and governance.
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Walter Wellman
Cleveland
Blood Diseases and Self Abuse Conditions Treated
The notice lists numerous ailments including poison in blood syphilis gonorrhoea gre et stricture varicocele hydrocele loss of manhood and impaired memory and weak back with impotency. It also mentions kidney and bladder diseases Brights disease diabetes and a frequent urge to pass bloody mucus in urine all successfully treated.
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Bright
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Washington Street
the Evening Post
M. E. Burns
East Berry Street
Charles McCulloch
Peoples’ Choice
Journal
Clara Barton
Red Cross Society
Russell Sage’s
State Capital
Heim Beol
Dortmunder, Doppel
Salvator
Standard Medical and Surgical Institute
N. R. Wenger
Calhoun Street
Telephone
Centlivre
W.A. Meyer
Cor. Broadway and
Jefferson Sts
Chicago
Broadway
Washington Boulevard
Geller
W. F. Geller
E. L. Craw
Real Estate, Loans and Insurance
Bradley & Son
East
Wayne St
Fort Wayne Steam Laundry
West Main Street
W. B. Phillips
Billiard Hall
White National Bank
Evenina Post
Louis F. Cardes
Pixley-Long Block
Peter F. Poirson
Ood
Columbia Street
Purman Street
Bank Block
Barr Street
New Aveline
J. Care Post
G. B. Evening Post
John E. Thompson
Wall Street
Nobie
Clinton Street
Romy & Bobilya
Normandy
Nature
F. J. Curtice
Schmitz Building
Court House
Simon Freistrofffr
East Main Street
Henry Monnine
F. Wayne St
M. Evening Post
Washington St
Eid Noble
E. Berry Street
A.C. Aurents
Berry Street
Soreley Swashington Street
Harrison St
Douglas Ave
R. Klein
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