Buying the Moon Gas Ownership Debate
Mr M c Culloch argues municipal ownership of gas is unlawful under constitutional limits. The piece presents a critique of public expenditure on city gas services and questions the feasibility of such a policy.
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1896
Page
1
Fort Wayne Leader Opines on 3-Cent Street Car Fares
Fort Wayne interview with Hon. Chas McCulloch argues that municipal ownership of the natural gas plant is impossible due to constitutional debt limits and cost. He favors 3-cent street car fares as good for business and ridership, citing Detroit Mayor Pingree as a model and noting similar logic for cheaper telephones to boost usage and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. McCulloch
Fort Wayne
Indiana
McCulloch
Pingree
Detroit
May Be Murder Case From Van Buren
James McDermott of Van Buren Indiana was brought to St Josephs hospital with a severe facial wound after a saloon quarrel turned into a fight. Doctors fear blood poisoning as his condition remains serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McDermott
Irvin van Buren
Ind
St. Joseph’s Hospital
McDermott
van Buren
Dry Goods and Carpet Clearance Sale at Calhoun Street
Help to unload stock as room must be vacated by February 15 1896. 36 days left to close out dry goods cloaks and carpets all marked down no humbug Louis Wolf & Co 54 Calhoun St. Rabbit Lunch at Board of Trade Sample Room 33 Calhoun St Saturday night Everyone welcome. 10-21
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Wolf & CQ
Calhoun St
Board of Trade
Calhoun Street
Danville Indicts 267 on Liquor Violations Despite No Saloon
Danville files 267 indictments for liquor law violations with drugstores and quart shops named as chief offenders. The report notes no saloon exists in the area and highlights enforcement actions by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Detectives By The Dozen Stir Trouble In Danville Liquor Case
January term in Danville Indiana faces many indictments for selling intoxicants in small quantities. Druggists are charged. two college students acted as witnesses, liquor kept sealed for trial. Anti saloon sentiment runs high with a 5000 dollar fund to block licenses and public sentiment not fully against liquor sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Ind
North Salem
Simpson
Indianapolis
Manhunters chase a man through Indianapolis streets to state house
In Indianapolis on January 10 a feature of a pet stock show included a bloodhound trail test. Four dogs Brandy Countess Prince and Bright tracked Dr. Bell from Delaware and Wabash to Alabama and back, ending at the state house third floor where Bell waited. The crowd followed as the scent grew hotter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Brandy
8. M. Miller
Darlington
Ind
Prince
Bowers & Harris
Noblesville
Bright
W. I. Fields
Wheaton
Dr. Bell
Kokomo
Delaware
Wabash
Alabama
State House
Eel River Decision Reverses Reach of Rail Case
Indiana Supreme Court reverses the Cass county ruling in the Eel River railroad case on proper legal service,株式会社 with the Eel River company a nonresident based in Boston. The court will allow retrial and does not address whether a railroad may absorb a competing line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Harrison
Hel River
Eel River Company
Boston
Cass County
Bowser & Co. Banquet Winds Up Salesmen Session
Last night at the Wayne hotel S. F. Bowser & Co. hosted a grand banquet for its 50 traveling salesmen marking the close of two days of business sessions. Toasts honored the Bowser company, agents, and a city reference, and resolutions of thanks were adopted as guests prepared to begin the new year with renewed vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Hotel
S. I. Bowser & Co
Works
F. Bowser
Peerondys
The
C.F. Nett
Bowser
Rosser McClure
A. J. H. Lucas
Sss
Seeee
C. H. Fernold
Fort Wayne
W.T. Lamb
Messrs
S. F. Bowser & Co
Dies at the Coffin During Hart Funeral
In Decatur Illinois during the Hart family funeral Peter Hart age 53 joined mourners. He resisted viewing the body until his daughter urged him forward. He collapsed after a convulsive gasp as he bent to see the coffin of his brother James C Hart. Death attributed to heart disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ill
James C. Hart
Peter Hart
Hobbs
Hart
J. ©. Hart
Peter
Gates' Special Pullman Train To Pass Fort Wayne
Gates' special Pullman train will travel to Mexico passing Fort Wayne via Wabash R. R. at 1 30 p m Tuesday January 14. The journey covers 6600 miles and will pass through many notable regions of Old Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates
Fort Wayne
Wabash RB. R
Old Mexico
New World
Gomez Aims to Starve Havana by Siege Plan
Reported plan shows General Gomez intending to starve Havana by siege while Britain pursues a separate aim to purchase Delagoa Bay from Portugal, signaling strategic moves in Caribbean and African theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomez
Havana
Delagoa Bay
Portugal
Invasion fears in Cuba and British moves noted
Tampa reports Cuban insurgents push through Pinar del Rio threatening Havana with siege as Gomez restricts local trade. London notes possible Delagoa Bay sale, plus British fleet impact. Transvaal Uitlanders must disarm by 6 pm under Boer surrounds, while a second squadron may be readied. France bans arms for Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Pinar del Rio
Havana
Gomez
London
Great Britain
Delagoa Bay
Portugal
Transvaal
Prominent Confectioner Narrowly Escapes Armed Robbery
A Texas cowboy-appearing robber entered 18 West Berry street at 10 o clock, aimed a 32 calibre revolver at confectioner A C Aurentz, but declared no cash was wanted and instead requested a box of Chingolates and Bon Bons. Police nearby were not involved. The robber left without incident, expressing delight at the confections' popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun Street
A. C. Aurentz
West Berry Street
Mr. Aurentz
Gas Decreasing as Indiana Supply Edges Toward Exhaustion
In Indianapolis Jan 10 state gas supervisor J R Leach released his annual report stating the gas territory is shrinking and the supply gradually declines. The area covers parts of Blackford Decatur Delaware Grant Hamilton Hancock Henry Howard Jay Madison Miami Marion Rush Shelby Tipton Wabash Wayne totaling 2500 square miles with rock pressure at 250 psi, down 95 since discovery. He warned that Indiana has entered a period of decline and that the supply will eventually be exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pranapolis
J. R. Leach
Blackford
Decatur
Delaware
Grant
Hamilton
Hancock
Henry
Howard
Jay
Madison
Miami
Marion
Rush
Shelby
Tipton
Wabash
Wayne
Eastern Star Installation and Banquet Highlights
Shiloh chapter No 141 of the Order Eastern Star held its annual installation of officers at the Masonic Temple led by Mrs W J Probasco assisted by Mrs Laura B Henry. New officers include Worthy Matron Florence Coverdale and Worthy Patron W J Probasco with an after banquet and musical program. Install Officers and Enjoy a Very Pleasant Program by Columbian Council No 3 Order of Chosen Friends held a public installation at their hall with Supreme Recorder T B Linn presiding followed by a dramatic encore Two Brothers and a good night song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Order Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
W. J. Probasco
Laura B. Henry
Florence Coverdale
Harriet Siemen
Martha E. Wohlport
Septa J. Hall
Sarah Zeigler
Minnie Probasco
Adah
J. M. Henry
Ruth
A. G. Estry
Esther
Emma Griffith
Martha
J. W. Clark
Electa
H. Gates
Warder
Buchanan
Sentinel
Marion Tegarden
Kate Foster
F. M. Mauk
J. A. Graham
J. M. Griffith
Noriie McNutt
Lizzie Siemen
Order
Columbian Council No. 3
Order of Chosen Friends
Supreme Recorder
T. B. Linn
Indianapolis
Chosen Friends’ Dramatic Company
Clara Romy
Nellie Romy
Mamie Vordermark
Bertha van Ness
Pearl van Ness
Daily Divorce As Usual Heads the News of the Courts
A brief court item leads with the recurring topic of divorce cases in the local docket. The notice highlights ongoing separations and routine civil matters handled by the county court system.
Court and police notes mix of cases and crimes
In court today Lydia Graff seeks divorce from Emil Graff for cruel treatment and requests child custody and alimony. Jessie Taylor faces a commission in lunacy panel to assess sanity. Jesse McClaren bound over on assault charges after venue change. Tillie Inner, Fannie Joy, and Nellie Hines face liquor sale charges. Dan Sheedy linked to a Panama post office robbery. an overcoat stolen from Chas. Ransen near Keeley Brewery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Graff
Emil Graff
Geo. C. Stemen
L. P. Drayer
France and
Jesse McClaren
August Markheim
Justice France
Justice Bohen
France
McClaren
Tillie Inner
Fannie Joy
Nellie Hines
Oakley
United States
Jerry Collins
Indianapolis
New York
Dan Sheedy
Panama
N. Y
Sheedy
Montpelier
Chas. Ransen
Keeley Brewery Company
Ransen
Reform committee members arrested in Johannesburg treason charge
Twenty two members of the reform committee including Colonel Rhodes Sir Drummond Dunbar Lionel Phillips and Dr Sauer were arrested on high treason charges and escorted to Pretoria. Also a closing out sale promotes cloaks jackets and fur capes at a greatly reduced price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
Reform Committee
Colonel Rhodes
Cecil Rhodes
Sir Drummond Dunbar
Lionel Phillips
Dr. Sauer
Pretoria
Boy in critical condition after skating accident
Alfred Forthmiller's young son from Hanna street slipped on a frozen skating pond near Montgomery street. He struck the back of his head, suffered a severe brain concussion, and has remained unconscious at home despite medical efforts. his life is in danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Forthmiller
Hanna Street
Montgomery Street
Forthmiller
Rosenthal
Chicago Produce Market Prices Summary
Chicago market report dated January 10 lists futures and cash quotes for corn oats oats and related grains and meats with various January May and July positions. Prices shown include January May and July openings closings and asks for Parx and Oatis with minor decimals and fractions. Market furnished by Gordon and Co margin brokers at White Bank Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcano
Gordon & Co
White Bank
Prohibitions Issued by Police Chief on Mayor's Orders
The superintendent of police received instructions from Mayor Oak at the board's request prohibiting racing. The directive follows an official action taken today to curb the activity and enforce the ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Oak
Board of
Deaths and Funerals Reiter
Mrs Maria Reiter died at 9:15 pm from asthma at 90 Baker Street home of Henry Buhl man She was 62. Funeral set for Sunday afternoon at 2 from Emanuel Lutheran Church. Boiling Meats ad follows with local prices and retailer E Rich & Son 64 Barr Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Reiter
Henry Buhlman
Baker Street
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Minnesota Traveler Marries Indiana Girl After Brief Meeting
On a day’s notice in Larotte Indiana January 10 a Minnesota traveling man W L Weigman met Indiana girl Miss Emily Humes at the depot. After a formal introduction the pair wed the same day by a Hoosier justice of the peace, described in this Fort Wayne Evening Post item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larotte
Ind
New Buffalo
Exclusive Cloak and Fur House Sale Announcement
The Exclusive Cloak and Fur House promotes a greatest cut price sale in Fort Wayne with ads and a kickoff on Thursday Jan. 2nd, 1896. The shop vows no misrepresentation, no charges, no layaway, and cash payments only during its closing out sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
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All
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Cata Ok
Manhunters
Jim
Eel River
Indiana Supreme Court
Mexico
Britain
Portsmouth
Cuba
Venezuela
Carracus
Uraguan
Eastern Star
Louis Wolf & CO
Daily Divorce
Jessie Taylor
Chicago Produce Market
Reiter
E. Ricn & Son
Barr. Street
Exclusive
Cloak and Fur House
V. Gutermuth
D. Monahan
Hatter
Cleary
Harrison Near
Washinton St
Globe Mills
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