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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1896
Page
4
In Cincinnati a revival draws attention as Ada Anderson a 20 year old girl displays self induced hypnosis during a trance that lasts hours to days. The phenomenon attracts both colored and lighter complexion observers who study the case while no medical action is taken.
The Fort Wayne board of health plans immediate action to inspect factory and shop conditions, enforce lighting and ventilation standards, and safeguard worker health. While many plants comply, numerous sites still risk employee health due to filthy and poorly ventilated spaces. Various workers are noted ill or on duty changes, and a major factory shift in hours is linked to spring business.
Charles I. Hines, 81, superintendent at Flatbush Electrical Works in Brooklyn, recounts a near fatal 2000 volt contact while switching a circuit. After convulsions and a long recovery, he reports renewed strength and a cure for rheumatism, though slight nervousness remains. Family notes reveal multiple near escapes and a dramatic life.
Washington debates the Cuban question as Morgan in the senate pushes a resolution seeking US help to recognize belligerency of Cuban rebels. A minority report urges immediate belligerency, citing Spain’s treatment of Confederate states. Seward's protests are cited, and questions arise about executive foreign policy and neutrality proclamations. The piece also notes a duck hunting trip of President Cleveland and other Senate House brief items.
Miss Mary A. Quay eldest daughter of Senator and Mrs Matthew Stanley Quay wed Louis BR Davidson of Beaver Pennsylvania in a simple home ceremony at the Quay residence in Washington.
Havana rumor claims Maximo Gomez has died amid illness, but no confirmation. Insurgents allegedly sought a coffin at San Antonio de los Banos related to the leader, while a notable engagement with Spanish pursuing forces occurred at Santa Lucia with 21 insurgent deaths and 90 wounded. Spanish losses unspecified. In Pierre South Dakota, an 8 year old boy kills another with a revolver in a deadly shooting incident.
Commander in Chief Walker says railroads may grant the 30 day extension sought by the G A R after a meeting in Chicago with Western Passenger association. The Great Western Railway reportedly will allow a thirty day extension. executive committee to meet Feb 7 in Indianapolis to decide. If concessions are not secured, encampment may move from St Paul.
The Fort Wayne Common Council met January 29 1896 in special session to approve and ratify a contract with the Home Telephone and Telegraph Company. The agreement covers underground wiring limits timelines rates and city oversight including police and public works access and a 2 percent annual gross receipts tax. The council amended and confirmed the ordinance granting rights to erect maintain and operate a city wide telephone and telegraph system with conditions on paving repairs and cost sharing.
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