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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1896
Page
2
James M. Robinson argues the Fort Wayne Journal acts as a hoo doo for opponents of C E Everett and a 3 cent fare push. He claims the paper’s anti Everett stance helped defeated polls, opposed fare cuts, and signals Everett's plan for a city wide system with a 3 cent fare and franchise return.
Dispatches from Cuba describe Gomez at about 30,000 fighting a larger Spanish force, using irregular warfare to devastate villages and sugar plantations. The piece argues for recognition of belligerent rights, notes disease and logistics hurdles, and highlights American patriotism and a bizarre Indian letter offering service amid tensions over Venezuela.
The Fort Wayne Journal comments on earnings secrecy of Fort Wayne Consolidated and tax parity, cites the Indianapolis Sentinel on Cuban belligerents, and discusses streetcar fare politics. It hints at a planned Fourth of July timing for a convention, mentions Maher and Fitzsimmons potential clash, and notes Carcago eclipsing St. Louis in attention.
Rev Dr Charles H Parkhurst, New York reform leader, argues for Sunday beer and light wine sales to aid the poor and provide home meals, urging equal access with rich patrons and supportive saloons at set hours. The piece also notes a Cape Town ostrich bicycle race and a Milwaukee poetry convention with beer prizes.
The article outlines the fastest travel plan to the state capital using the L. E. W. Railway Muncie route and Big Four Railway with the new time card in effect starting in October. It highlights through connections and practical scheduling considerations for travelers.
Rep Sewell of New Jersey introduced a resolution reasserting the Monroe Doctrine as originally aimed at preventing European acquisition in the hemisphere. The measure argues the United States must judge each case of potential conquest by its own safety needs, warns against entangling alliances, and states policy remains undecided on the Venezuelan dispute until final determination.
The article suggests the Venezuelan commission will not adjudicate the boundary quarrel, with plans leaning toward a Britain Venezuela arbitration mediated by a third party. It envisions a joint commission to rule on lands west of the Schomburgk line, potentially extending to eastern lands if evidence warrants, balancing British and U.S. positions. Also reports on Senate and House activity, and a vivid portrait of Washington social life surrounding White House receptions.
Listing of numerous conditions including blood poison syphilis gonorrhoea stricture varicocele hydrocele loss of manhood and impotency with notes on urinary issues memory weakness nocturnal emissions and kidney bladder diseases all claimed to be successfully treated in this advertisement style record.
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