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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1896

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Laughing At Us Spain Thinks The United States Senate Very Funny

Maypriv Jan 30 Official circles here attach no importance to the resolution reported by the US senate committee on Cuba. The public gives it no attention. A Washington telegraph described it as laughable. A workman anarchist threw a stone at King Charles in Lisson. The king’s aide-de-camp was struck and the assailant shouted for social revolution.

Maypriv United States Senate Cuba Washington Lisson Jan Charles

Four cremated in Marspau family tragedy at home

Harvey Page his wife and two sons aged three years and eight months died in a late morning fire six miles out from Marspau Michigan. A brother Wilbur Page slept below and escaped as the upper room log dwelling burned leaving four cremated. Local paper ad bursts with egg prices and groceries nearby.

Marspau Mich Harvey Page Wilbur Page

Chicago Produce Market closes and openings listed

January closing and May July openings for corn oats parx and crude price quotes in Chicago market report from Gordon Co margin brokers. Includes suit offer for shopmen by A F Scuben tailor with address 414 West Main Street.

Gordon & Co White Bank Block Eash A. F West Main Street

Fell Into The Celler Wedding Disaster Near Sandusky

One hundred fifty wedding guests gathered at Albert H. Baker home near Sandusky Ohio for his daughter's ceremony when the floor collapsed sending about 75 people into a ten foot cellar. Candles ignited clothing causing a panic. Mrs. H N Norton died. William Arnold and William Starr were badly hurt, others lightly injured.

Gas pipeline ban favored by Indiana farmers and real estate leaders

A Petiton to county commissioners asks a special session to condemn natural gas pipelines over 800 pounds per square inch. Supreme Court ruling allows condemning lines above 300 psi. Fort Wayne says its lines stay under 300 psi. officials doubt any action will affect the city. 15,000 miles of mains in the state are at risk.

Anderson Ind Supreme Court Indiana Chicago Indianapolis Richmond Lafayette Fort Wayne Ohio Gas Belt H. C. Paul Hoffman

Miss Clara Jully Hosts Evening Bus Party to New Haven

Condensed Locals notes several social events tonight and this week. Miss Clara Jully plans a bus party to New Haven this evening while Mrs. Ed Gebhart hosts the Circle society Tuesday afternoon. Louis Langard announces a private masquerade at Langard hall on Feb 13. St Michael’s union of St Paul’s church held a meeting last evening. Miss Myrtle Hanson of Columbia City and Miss Anna Wheeler of Indianapolis will visit Mrs. Frank Klotz this week. Dr George C Siemen entertained Fort Wayne Medical College seniors at his South Calhoun street home last night. The Bob-o-Link club held a masquerade at their Calhoun street hall with about 25 couples attending. Theosophical society meets tonight at Ninde block corner Harrison and Berry streets. Mrs J B Taylor and Dr A P Buchman will deliver addresses free to all.

Clara Jully New Haven Ed. Gebhart Circle Society Louis Langard Langard Hall St. Michael’s Union St. Paul's Catholic Church Myrtle Hanson Columbia City Anna Wheeler Indianapolis Frank Klotz George C. Siemen Fort Wayne Medical College Calhoun Street Bob-o-Link Club Pleasant Hall Ninde Block Harrison and Berry Streets Theosophical Society J. B. Taylor A. P. Buchman

Abortion Suspected in 1894 Bonesteel Disappearance

Kansas City reports recall Maude Belle Bonesteel who vanished in January 1894 and was later buried in Spring Grove cemetery Cincinnati. A special despatch says the death followed an abortion said to have been performed on Vine street and the body secretly buried at night.

Kansas City Jan Maude Belle Bonesteel Spring Grove Cemetery Cincinnati Vine Street

Miss Jennie D Cramer Nurse Call Notice

Miss Jennie D Cramer a professional nurse will be available for engagement if disengaged. Readers are asked to call as early as possible at No 248 West Wayne Street. R G Thompson.

McKinley Ex-Governor Posts Canton Letter Plan

A business letter from former Governor McKinley to a Columbus, Ohio gentleman bears imprint reading William McKinley Canton Ohio. He intends not to practice law or any occupation for now and will have no office beyond his residence study. He plans to employ no secretary and sees no need for one in Canton.

McKinley Columbus William McKinley Canton Chicago Mimes-Herald

Fares May Fall in Chicago Faint Hope for Standings Plan

Chicago reports intense debate over Alderman Merchant’s 3 cent standing room fare proposal as street car companies unite to oppose reductions. Discussion hints at broader cuts to all fares with aims to standardize at four cents and expand ticket plans while candidates dispute loyalties.

ChicaGo Merchant

Fire at Glazers Bakery on Hanfia Street

Early morning, about 7 o'clock, a small gas explosion started a rear fire at Glazers bakery, No. 195 Hanfia Street. Firemen extinguished the blaze quickly. damage not expected to exceed $15.

Glazers Bakery Hanfia Street

Large sum of money tied to bliss in court case

A court case centers on a large sum of money alleged to be linked to a state of bliss or happiness. Details are sparse, but the matter involves financial claims and possible legal action. An official filing and party names are not clearly readable in the provided text.

Midgets to Marry in Mason Michigan Opera House

Mason Michigan plans a wedding between Mary J Gongaware and N G W Winner. Bride 18, 40 inches tall, 65 pounds. groom 26, 40 inches, 80 pounds. Ceremony Monday at the opera house with admission charged for charity. Also an unrelated ad for a tailors system offering low cost patterns.

Lansine Mich Mason Mary J. Gongaware Monticello Opera House Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church

Inside the Caucus of Four Doubtful Committeemen

In Indianapolis January 30 Special one of the four doubtful committeemen told the caucus story before leaving the city.

Indianapolis

Child struck by stone near Nickel Plate tracks at Ewing

The daughter of Henry Cook on the north side was hit by a stone while crossing the Nickel Plate tracks at Ewing street, suffering a scalp wound. Authorities suspect a misbehaving gang of boys in the area. Isaac Neuenschwander, 82, residing on Lake avenue, slipped on a sidewalk and severely injured his right hip, now bedridden under Dr McOscar’s care.

Henry Cook North Side Ewing Street Isaac Neuenschwander Fort Wayne Lake Avenue Mr. Neuenschwander Dr. McOscar

Billiard Results From Yesterday at Home Hall

Yesterday afternoon at the Home Bil liard hall Sam Wolf defeated Reinie Thomas in a close game. Wolf reached 100 before Thomas hit 81, Thomas hoped to score 130. Highest runs were 17 for both players. In the evening Crall and McDonald played to 100 but Crall withdrew after McDonald reached 81. This afternoon Mautner 150 vs Wolf 100 is scheduled, and McDonald will meet Thomas in the evening.

Sam Wolf Reinie Thomas Wolf Thomas Crall McDonald Cral Mautner

Monstrous Tragedy In Indiana Farmhouse Mystery

Indiana report details a German farmer John Haines who murdered his wife then hanged himself in a Brightwood area farm. Nine children orphaned. a little girl discovered the bloodied scene. a letter found suggests despair and blame. Local searchers debated lynching. Haines left a stubborn note and a calculated death.

Indianapolis Brightwood John Haines Levi Hardesty Sherer Pike Haines Pennsylvania

Weighing Law Dead In Indiana Miner Pay Case

Indiana miners fought ten years for a 1893 law requiring coal to be weighed before screening and paid by weight. The supreme court ruled a conviction under the act cannot be secured due to conflicting provisions of section five, without ruling on its constitutionality.

Indianapolis Indiana Supreme Court

Harrison favored by almost all Twelfth district delegates

The Indianapolis Sentinel reports that nearly all prospective delegates from the Twelfth district back Harrison. Only R. T. McDonald of Fort Wayne opposes him, aiming to stir up attention and spend heavily, including three trips to St. Louis to win votes.

Indianapolis Sentinel Harrison R. T. McDonald Fort Wayne Minneapolis Foster McDonald St. Louis

Bell Clothing House to Remodel for Larger Fort Wayne Store

The Bell clothing house operated by Messrs Epstein plans a remodeling of their Calhoun street store to create finest salesrooms. The project aims to display a growing stock for men boys and children with a new emphasis on the children's department as trade expands throughout northern Indiana. A sale of winter garments will precede changes to make room for spring and summer stock now ready for shipment.

Bell Clothing House Calhoun Street Bell Clothing Store Messrs. Epstein Fort Wayne Indiana Post Epstein Messrs. Eppstein

Local notices and travels in Columbia City

Columbia City residents and visitors are noted including Hon W F McNagny, Miss Anna Jones, Orlando Barsh, Mrs Ben McDevitt and others in Fort Wayne or Albion. Local events include oil company activity near Camden, rail survey progress, a hose wagon bid decision, a removal notice for Dr G B M Bower, and a death in California of former city teacher Wilson Reddinger.

W. F. McNagny Albion Anna Jones Fort Wayne City

Embezzlement Charge Shocks Fort Wayne Dealer

Benjamin Evans, linked to a patent roaster company, was arrested on embezzlement charges after allegedly taking money owed for roasters. A warrant was sworn by patentee Iden, proceedings set to continue Monday. Evans, son of the late Judge Evans, bonded at $100 and possibly able to clear himself. Additionally, Benjamin Lewis was jailed 15 days for drunkenness amid a courtroom farewell scene. George Henning's arrest followed a bloody Altercation during which his mother-in-law was struck unconscious by a gas pipe. Further court notes include otter court items, tax remittance, and replevin actions.

Benjamin Evans Fort Wayne Evans Iden Justice France Judge Evans Benjamin Lewis Lewis Heaven Earth Hades George Henning Runyon Avenue Will Gauns Henning Will Henning George Gauns Squire Huser Will

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