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The Post Today exposes alleged tax abuses by the Consolidated Street Railway company in Fort Wayne. It claims officers lied about market value, boosting corporate gains while shifting costs to taxpayers. It cites Indiana Supreme Court decisions guiding redress and urges swift action by executives to end abuses.
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England Plans Bold Naval Move to Seize Constantinople
The piece argues England’s planned expedition to Delagoa Bay shifts attention to Constantinople as the true target. It claims Emperor William overreached, allowing England to act first to curb Russia and pressure Turkey, with speculation on Russian involvement and Balkan dynamics through April.
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Lynchings, tobacco memorials, and Lincoln tale echo in era
A Memphis editorial laments Tennessee’s rising lynching record and urges strong action to remove officials who violate laws. The Roanoke Colony Memorial Association appeals to tobacco users to fund a Roanoke Island tribute honoring Sir Walter Raleigh’s settlers and Virginia Dare, with Graham Daves of New Bern as president. A Caracas dispatch recounts Miss Mexis's rifle feats before President Crespo, who agrees to the test shot. Governor Hoyt narrates Lincoln’s interest in strength during a Wisconsin fair encounter with a strongman.
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England's stance in Black Sea clash and gas tax push
The piece argues Russia and France should halt England's plans over the Bosporus and Dardanelles with warning that England could be pressed to yield. It contrasts this with a call to expose the gas franchise tax figures while noting streetcar monopoly taxes are easily audited at the county courthouse.
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Lincoln meets strong athlete and quips at Hoyt event
The account describes Lincoln watching a powerful performer, closely observing his strength as he rolled stones on his arms and back. Lincoln, amused, says, Why I could lick salt off the top of your hat. Governor Hoyt then introduces Lincoln to the athlete who astonishes the president with his unusual prowess.
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Clue from undershirt trademark leads to robbery suspects
Ed Mack fatally injured by a Chicago and Erie train at Magley. a trademark on his undershirt helps identify robbers who struck a store at Abanaka, O. Sheriff Ashbrucher and deputies capture two more men with $110, revolvers and safe breaking tools. Mack is unable to testify before death. The report also notes a strange will in Michigantown and a railroad man in Wabash relocating after a windfall.
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Abanaka
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Jury awards $45 in Fitzpatrick versus Hamil case
In Terre Haute the jury awarded Catherine Fitzpatrick $45 damages in a $1,000 suit against Charles W. Hamil, who discharged her from his millinery and dressmaking shop. Miss Fitzpatrick had gone into business and was represented by Mrs. Leach of Sullivan.
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Thieves Loot Summer Cottages at Lake Bluff Resort
Abbreviated telegrams report thieves emptied over forty deserted cottages and houses at Lake Bluff Chicago winter plunder including portable goods except Bibles. Illinois Patriotic Daughters of America met in Peoria naming officers Emma J. Benjamin president Kila Hunt vice president Ida Eastman recording secretary. Havana faces famine due to insurgent cutoffs. A well at Barney Schloerholz farm in Carroll County Iowa whistles and throws up a cyclone of sand water and wind.
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Peoria
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Havana
Barney Schloerholz
Carrol County
Iowa
Populist Convention Decision Delayed in St Louis
Populist leaders in session here heard arguments for locating the national convention but postponed remaining decisions until today. It is practically decided the convention will be held July 21.
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Best Route to the State Capital via L E W Ry
The new time card effective Oct 20 offers Fort Wayne riders a 7:10 a.m. departure to Indianapolis arriving 11:28 p.m. and a return from Indianapolis at 6:25 p.m. arriving Fort Wayne at 10:20 p.m. This schedule enables a half day of business in the state capital. Subscribe for the Fort Wayne Evening Post.
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Campos Deposed In Cuba Change Sparks Desperation Hope
Havana reports Captain General Martinez de Campos resigns as General Marin accepts his command. Polavieja slated as next captain general, with Weyler and Arderius names in play. Quesada in U S hails Polavieja as worth ten battles. Insurgents fear harsh methods and extermination as Spain shifts policy, amid Cuban rebel resistance.
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Old Campaigner Warns Campos as Cuban War Factions Arm
Havana January 18. agitation grows over General Campos conduct in Cuba’s war as insurgents spread and property dies. editors attack Campos and calls for recall intensify. Marin meets with the captain general while reports say insurgents burned a rail station and the Maria Cristina fired on rebels. Pancho and Perez command about 800 fighters, with Rabi and Jose Maceo’s force advancing eastward.
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Massacres in Turkey and Pension Bill Move Through Congress
Armenian Relief Association releases a Cesarea dated letter detailing Turkish massacres with civilians harmed and women and children brutalized. In Washington, the House advances the pension appropriation bill carrying 141 million dollars amid intense procedural debates.
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Evening Post Promises All the News Fort Wayne Readers
An advertisement extols the Evening Post as the only Fort Wayne daily delivering complete news. It argues news is perishable and tomorrow becomes history, claiming the morning paper relays yesterday and the afternoon paper today, while other dailies omit parts. It touts wide readership and preeminent coverage.
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