James M Robinson and the Everett Franchise Debate
The piece questions the Journal and Post coverage of the street railway franchise. It defends county commissioners, urges safeguards and contract enforcement, and warns against political schemers who would mislead the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
J. Monopoly Barrett
Everett
Post
Consolidated Franchise
Gazette
City Council
Consolidated Street Railway Company
Consolidated
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Commissioners
Tarn Journal
Council
Consolidated Company
War rumors and political clashes echo across Washington
Washington discusses Britain’s naval moves seen as a bid to overawe Germany or seize Venezuela. Congress may seek to question England’s purpose while the Kaiser’s telegram sparks talk of coups in South America. Editorials attack a local franchise and expose city tax concerns alongside turmoil in Fort Wayne journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Great Britain
Grmany
Venezuela
England
Transvaal
Washington Post
South American
South Africa
South America
United States
Germany
Lord Salisbury
Ghastly Tecumseh relic and other oddities in 19th century Ohio
A ghastly relic, a skin strip from Tecumseh, is housed with Huffpost GAR in Lawrenceburg near Cincinnati. The piece came from the battlefield of the Thames, where Tecumseh died on Oct 5 1813, later preserved by Indian Bill Morris and his son Henry. The article also notes inflammable breath cases and other curiosities, including British envoy quibbles and Truman Stewart's Georgia visit, blogging about colonial life and health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tecumseh
Ohio
Huff Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Lawrenceburg
Cincinnati
Técumseh
of the Thames
Canada
Bill
William Morris
Ohio Valley
Morris
Bill Morris
Switzerland County
Ind
Henry
Henry Morris
Huffpost, Grand Army of the Republic of
Lawrencebuurg
Philosophical Societies
William Jackson
Fayetteville, Vt
Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Fayetteville
T. E. Quibey
William M. Smith
Syracuse Medical College
Italy
Professor Smith
Michigan
Henry Norman
London Chronicle
Southampton
United States
Cable
Norman
Washington
Gardner G. Hubbard
Supreme Court
Cabinet
Senate
Julian Pauncefote
Georgia
Truman Stewart
Anderson
Indiana
Truman
Stewart
Insurgents Burn Villages Near Havana Growing Alarm
Cuban capital shaken as fires break out near Vegas and San Francisco de Paula suspected to be set by insurgents. Residents fear for Havana water works at Vento while reports say rebel bands unite from Sancti Spiritus and Remedios and move westward toward the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Vegas
San Francisco de Paula
Vento
Rabi
Jose Maceo
Chongo Rivero
Sancti Spiritus
Remedios
Garrillo
Jose Aguire
Rego
Viajaca
Santa Clara
Violence and protest color 1890s Florida crime and church news
A desperado Harry Jordan flees a posse and dies in a burning house after a siege near Alachua Florida. A protest over Bishop-elect Williams’s confirmation surfaces in Milwaukee. Kentucky legislator Ogilvie’s illness delays action as Republicans gain a small joint-ballot edge. In South Dakota 200 citizens loot Fort Randall during a cold spell, threatening to destroy the garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmansville
Fla
Harry Jordan
J. N. Cloud
Alachua
Jordan
Milwaukee
C. Mott Williams
Marquette
John Williams
Connecticut
Williams
Notable Gotham and Midwest Reappear in City Reports
Gideon Marsh, ex-president of Keystone Bank, returns to Philadelphia after fleeing in 1891. Bertha Schlanger missing from Chicago since October. other obituaries note D. M. Jackson of Port Washington, Andrew Wehrle of Sandusky, Phoebe Lucas of Lebanon, Elizabeth Maynard of Apple River, and Joao Dous of Lisbon. Peoria rolling mills to reopen under Bonnell dynasty with payroll about 20000 monthly. Ira Wadheigh of Minneapolis vanishes. Medill named Chicago Press Club president. Burglary at ex-alderman Gallagher residence yields over 500 in loot. Shanghai dispatch says Corea’s queen alive, hidden from Japanese. Henry M. Pindell heir to 50000, Henry Noble estate. Prince Henry of Battenburg said to worsen from swamp fever. Kruger born in Mauch Chunk, Pa. Union Hill’s Heinzmann dies of corn treatment after toe amputation. Bernhardt troupe arrives in New York. Lipton packing house worker John Neill badly burned in oil caldron. Peter Hougaard found dead, gas sundered with family slain, indicating despondency and insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gideon Marsh
Keystone Bank
Philadelphia
Bertha Schlanger
Chicago
Port Washington
Wis
D. M. Jackson
Sandusky
Andrew Wehrle
Lebanon
Ind
Phoebe Lucas
Apple River
Hin
Elizabeth Maynard
Lisbon
Joao Dous
Peoria
Bonnells
Iron and Steel
Youngstown
Ira S. Wadheigh
Minneapolis
Joseph Medill
Press Club of
Thomas Gallagher
Shanghai
Corea
Henry M. Pindell
Henry C. Noble
Columbus
Prince Henry of
Battenburg
Kruger
Transvaal Republic
Mauch Chunk
Charles Heinzmann
Union Hill
N. J
Mme
Sarah Bernhardt
New York
John Neill
Lipton
Best Route to the State Capital Via L. E. W Ry Muncie
With the new time card in effect Oct 20 leaving Fort Wayne at 7 00 am the route combines the L E W Ry Muncie and Big Four Ry for travel to the state capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Muncie
Big Four Ry
Fort Wayne
Nicaragua Canal Cost and International Law Views
Washington notes a revival of interest in the Nicaragua canal with engineers urging a second commission to assess costs. The piece recounts Blaine's dream of American control, Gresham’s skepticism, and explains under international law the Suez precedent that canals are globally owned, not US-controlled, while highlighting economic and strategic implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nicaragua Canal
Engineering Commission
Canal Company
Congress
Nicaragua
Blaine
United States
Mr. Blaine
Lake Nicaragua
Hawaii
West Indies
St. Thomas
Gresham
Mr. Gresham
Constantinople
England
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Evening Post
M. E. Burns
East Berry Street
Onton Gate
James M. Robinson
Bona Syndicate
Morgan
Electric Light Company
J. M. Barrett
Mr. Everett
Fort Wayne Journal
Texweern
Sir Julian
Kentucky
Papucah
John Ogilvie, Jr
J. W. Ogilvie
Ogilvie
Yaugkton
Boyd County
Nebraska
Fort Randall Military Reservation
Malta
Gibraltar
Dortmunder
Doppel and
Salvator
Worl
Mennonite Book Concern
East Main Street
R. Klein
East Washington ST
Billiard Hall
Hair Bazaar
E. G. Rogendeck
E. Washington Street
Bright
Standard Medical and Surgical Institute
N. R. Wenger
Calhoun Street
Rai
Telephone
Centlivre
Evening Post
West Main Street
Phillips
Miss J. Haverly
White National Bank
Alfred Grindle
Bass ‘Block
Calhoun
Wayne
Berry St
District Telegraph Office
Talso
Louis F. Cardes
Pixley-Long Block
Peter F. Poirson
East
Columbia Street
Purman Street
Bank Block
East Wayne Street
Barr Street
tTett
Richrond Street
New Aveline
Warber
J. Care Post
Addresskox
Evening Post Office
John &. 'Hompson
Wall Street
Noble
Clinton Street
M. Evening Post
Washington St
Finder
Henry Monnine
E. Wayne St
Komy & Hobilya
Normandy
F. J. Curtice
Schmitz
Court House
Simon AM Reistrof
Railroad Street
Wayne St
Clay Street
A.C. Aurents
Berry Street
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