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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1896

Page

4

Indiana Weather: Partly Cloudy Tonight and Wednesday

Indiana forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Wednesday with a slight warming trend on Wednesday.

Indiana

Local movers and meetings headlined in Indiana notes

The condensed locals report residents and visitors around Indiana and nearby states. Theodore Theime is in Boston while George W. Louttit stays in Wheeling. Treutman travels to Chicago and Metzgar was in Lafayette yesterday. Deputy Comptroller Evans is gravely ill with the grip. Vic Stone leaves for Ohio, and Ed Ross from Montpelier, Indiana, was in the city yesterday. Mr and Mrs 8. C. Lumbard return from New York City. Mrs Thomas Marshall of Columbia City registered at Wayne yesterday. Mrs Cary Andrews and son Rex travel to Dunkirk Ohio to visit her mother. Dr DeVilbiss of Cleveland visits the city. Peter Kling moved to the county infirmary insane ward. Mrs Ryan of Muncie, formerly Mrs M L Jones, will host the Wednesday club at New Avenue. George Montgomery and wife return from a visit to Blunt on Old home in Blunton Ohio. Doctors Porter and Von Sweringen depart for South Bend to attend St Joe County Medical Society meeting and present papers. Fred Beach resigns from Morgan Co and will join Macintosh Huntington Co traveling Northern Indiana. The Sons of the American Revolution plan a grand reception and banquet in Fort Wayne on Tue Feb 25 for the state meeting.

A. B. Treutman Chicago Metzgar Lafayette Evans Vic Stone Ohio Ed Ross Montpelier Ind City 8. C. Lumbard New York City Thomas Marshall Columbia City the Wayne Cary Andrews Rex Dunkirk Dr. DeVilbiss Cleveland T. D. DeVillbiss Peter Kling County Infirmary Drs. Porter Br. von Sweringen South Bend St. Joe Fort Wayne John H. Bass BE. A. Gould Gus Deichel Bass Blacksmith Shop James C. Hewes Pittsburg Columbus Panhandle Lake Shore Charles Engelking Clem Rupple Charles P. Cherry Enoch Cox J. H. Waterman Electric Corporation New York John Palmer Electric Works Fred Lageman South Hanna Street Fred C. Boltz St. Louis Anthony Wayne John Bennard L P. Scheidler Casper Lehmkuler Henry Danmeyer W. Doty D. P. Eldred H. Brake Theodore Titus Hunter Erie Road Huntington William Stewart Richmond Locomotive and Machine Works Naragansett Electric Light Company Providence R. L

First Class Fish and Oyster Market Opens in Fort Wayne

A new market opened today at 140 Calhoun Street offering fish, game, and poultry. Operated by WG Jackson at 273, with telephone access by calling 314. Edmunds & Law advertise telephones and the Fort Wayne Evening Post subscription.

Calhoun Street WG. Jackson Edmunds & Law Schmitz Fort Wayne

Vast Pike’s Peak tunnel to divert Beaver Creek water

Chicago contractors begin a 11 580 foot tunnel through Pike’s Peak to divert Beaver Creek water into Bear Creek to secure future supplies for Colorado Springs. The 5 by 7 foot Gothic roofed tunnel runs through a mile and a quarter of granite and will drop 500 feet to Bear Creek canyon before entering Beaver Creek.

Tidewater Chicago Pike’s Peak Mountain Cripple Creek Colorado Springs Beaver Creek Bear Creek Colorado City Bear Creek Canyon Chicago Tribune

Farmer seeks a suitable wife from county charges in Sioux City

George Harris a Dakota county Neb. farmer has applied to the overseer of the poor at Sioux City Iowa for a good healthy woman from among county charges to be his wife. Harris a widower with three children says he is tired of depending on a hired housekeeper and does not care to choose a wife himself.

George Harris Dakota County Neb Sioux City Harrie

Miss Jennie D. Cramer Seeks Engagement as Nurse

If Miss Cramer a professional nurse is disengaged, please call as early as possible at No. 248 East Wayne street ht. G. Tompson.

Chicago Produce Market Summary Openings and Closings

Prices for curcaco and corn at the Chicago market show January closes and May openings with varying percentages. Oats soy and barley quotes appear with January closes and May openings, including Parx, Larp, and Stanz Riss figures. Market furnished by Gordon & Co. margin brokers, White Bank Block.

Curcaco Wuerat Stanz Riss Gordon & Co White Bank Block

Commander Walker to Push Lower Fares for St Paul Encampment

Chicago meetings of eastern committee of the western passenger association discuss abolishing party rates. Commander-in-Chief Walker of the Grand Army travels from Indianapolis to negotiate rate changes for the St Paul encampment amid possible location shifts. Other railroad items note personnel, earnings, and equipment updates across lines including Panhandle and Big Four reports.

Walker St. Paul Western Passenger Association Chicago Chicago-St. Paul West Grand Army Indianapolis

Tailor offers made-to-order suits for shopmen

Attention shopmen. Until March 1 you can buy a tailor made suit for $15 with first class viz and workmanship. Cheap for cash. Open every evening until 8. A. F. Scuoen, Tailor, 414 West Main Street. For Barn that Fresh Cows call.

A. F. Scuoen Weat Main Street

Living Fish Ejected From Woman's Stomach in Scranton

Mrs. John Davis of Scranton Pennsylvania reported a remarkable incident after a severe bout of vomiting when a seven inch living fish was expelled from her stomach. The 86 year old widow had drank contaminated water years earlier, been sick for ten years, and improved after the event with a hopeful recovery. The fish, now cream colored, will be preserved in alcohol.

John Davis Scranton Davis America Swansea Wales Mrs. Davis Philadelphia Press

Hermit Hammell Returns After Thirty Quiet Years

David Hammell of Hardwick township New Jersey after 30 years away returns home following the election of Republican John W Griggs as governor in 1885. He had sworn never to return while a Republican held office and lived in a woods hut surviving on acorns. His family sought reconciliation but he remained silent until Griggs victory.

David Hammell Hardwick Township N. J Marcus S. Ward New Jersey State Capitol Griggs Hammell John W. Griggs New York Journal

English Convict Pardoned on Condition to Leave Country

Governor Rich pardoned M. J. Bronkhurst a Detroit assault and robbery convict on condition he depart the United States. The 18 year old Englishman must be escorted to New York by a British consul representative and shipped to England never to return.

Rich M. J. Bronkhurst Detroit Bronkhurst Philadelphia New York England America Malcom Lenox Ionia, Mich

Dumas Last Poem Teased as Free Translation to Sigrid Arnoldson

The verse, attributed as Dumas final poem in a free render, addresses singer Sigrid Arnoldson. A sorrowful angel guards Eden and paradise gates while memories from happier days comfort the speaker. The narrator longs for joy and praise when the beloved’s voice arises.

Alexandre Dumas Sigrid Arnoldson Lord Eden Golden Gates Paradise

Washington charitable woman known for beneficence

A respected Washington society figure described as charming and charitable, yet compared to Mrs Malaprop for humor. The article recalls a recent visit from a young woman seeking alms, noting some suggestion about the young woman’s integrity.

Washington Malaprop Queat Seth the

House Backs Senate on Armenian Treatment in Turkey

Washington Jan. 28 the house adopted the senate resolution urging signatory powers to enforce reforms for Armenian Christians in Turkey and pledging congressional support to the president for protecting American citizens. Hepburn urged passports for the Turkish minister and severing relations, but was defeated. Hitt counseled restraint.

Washington House Senate Turkey Congress Quigg New York Hepburn Iowa Hitt Bailey Turner Georgia Grosvenor Ohio England Russia Mediterranean Germany France Austria Committee On Foreign Affairs S. Quigg

Hepburn Presses Protest On Armenian massacres and Turkey

In a dramatic House session Hepburn and Hitt clash over reactions to Armenian massacres in Turkey. Hepburn urges strong action and warns that treaties protect Americans in danger while criticizing England's indifference. Hardy denounces inaction amid cries of outrage. The exchange underscores diplomatic tensions and calls for a decisive stand.

Hepburn Oor Turkey Hitt England Russia Europe

Turner of Georgia Opposes Berlin Treaty Pressures

A Georgia speaker argued against enforcing the Berlin treaty and entering a joint naval action. He warned of Christian clamor against Turkey and defended U S restraint while praising the American minister's protection of property. The Senate passed foreign policy resolutions 143 to 26.

Turner Georgia Senate United States Grosvenor Ohio Constantinople Hardy Indiana Berlin Turkey Hampton Roads Dardanelles Bailey Texas

News From Vienna On Russia Plans To Part Turkey

Dispatches from Vienna and Sebastopol claim Russia plans to partition Turkey with Armenia and Constantinople for Russia, Syria and Palestine for France, and Egypt and Persian Gulf shores for England, with a volunteer fleet being prepped at Sebastopol. Reports from Constantinople mention rumors of Russian occupation of Armenia. Two Armenian immigrants on Ellis Island recount Turkish atrocities and deportation threats. A separate item notes Redfield College, South Dakota, destroyed by fire with $80,000 loss and rebuild planned.

Lonpox Daily News This Vienna Constantinople Sebastopol Russia Odessa Peter the Great Turkey Armenia France Syria Palestine England Egypt Persian Gulf Daily News Redfield S. D Redfield College Midland Association of Congregational Churches David Beaton Lincoln Park Church Chicago Hatch

Cuban Filibusters Sail From New York With Garcia Expedition

The Spanish minister reports to the state department that on Friday night the steamer J. W. Hawkins departed New York carrying 150 men arms and stores under Calixto Garcia with plans to acquire more at Palm Beach or elsewhere. Arms at Cedar Keys are ready to be shipped to join the voyage and the Commodore at Wilmington remains in port to assist. The treasury secretary has directed customs collectors along the South Atlantic to coordinate with federal prosecutors to prevent violations of international law.

Washington State Department J. W. Hawkins New York Calixto Garcia Palm Beach Fla United States Key West Cedar Keys Wilmington N.C Secretary of the Treasury South Atlantic

Fierce Neighbor Feud Ends in Fatal Firefight

Violent clash between residents in Reaulis town leaves two men dead and a girl among wounded after a prolonged dispute escalated into gunfire. Police report a chaotic scene as responders rushed victims to area hospitals. Investigators search for motive and additional witnesses.

Fight on a Locomotive Ends in Tragedy and Breaks

Read ing coal train fireman Barney Long of Schuylkill Haven fought the engineer W H White aboard the moving locomotive after liquor intoxication. The clash on the footboard near Monocacy and Birdsboro left Long severely injured and the engine derailed but no fatalities reported.

Barney Long Schuylkill Haven Reading W. H. White Port Richmond Long Monocacy Birdsboro Philadelphia Press

Billy Pleads For His Uncle From Visalia Letter to Cleveland

Nine year old Bruny Hammond writes to President Cleveland urging the release of his uncle John Hayes Hammond, imprisoned in Pretoria. He appeals kindly yet urgently, noting his uncle’s good character and the danger if kept jailed. The boy signs as the son of Visalia county clerk W. H. Hammond.

Pretoria Transvaal John Hayes Hammond W. S. Hammond Visalia Cal Billy Cleveland Sin Jack W. H. Hammond Bruny Hammonn

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chas. F. Ppeiffer Theodore Theime Boston George W. Louttit Wheeling, W. Va Pike's Peak Jennie D. Cramer Chicago Produce Market J. G. Thieme Tanmary The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Insurance Department A. D. Perry Chicago and Alton Cornelius B. Gold Omaha and St. Louis Big Four Master Car Builders’ Association Omaha Dumas Hawkeye Sam Balk Uncle Sam Brown Fleck John, Jr Young Freck Jim Brown Young Fleck Jim London Ellis Island Peter de Garabadim D. M. Gharsherderrian Servia Harpoot Alexandretta Gharderdorrian Kith de Garabadim John H. Hammond President Cleveland Empire Theatre West Main Street Rover Novelty Co Home Telephone Company Ome Telephon & Telegraph CO Hair Bazaar E. G. Roumdeck E. Washington Street the Globe M. L. Jones Fort Wayne, Ind Naptha Fpasonic Temple Wallace Bruce Womanhood Wm. Meyer & Bro Calhoun Streets Freese & Ranke Chemists Modering’s Summers’ Drug Store Mort Wayne Rescue Medicine CO Fortuyne W.g.burket, D.D.S Chicago Bakery and Ice Cream Broadway Washington Boulevard Geller W. F. Geller Mary A, Wik Madison St Brenzinger Bread Baking West Washington Street
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