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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1896

Page

2

People's Choice for Congress James M. Robinson

Fort Wayne Journal scolds Councilman Fisher for promising to tax corporations while highlighting taxes owed by Consolidated Street Railroad and Jenny Electric Light and Power. The Post urges even treatment and accuses the Journal of political gamesmanship in singling out one firm.

Fort Wayne Journal Tisher Fisher J. H. Bass Journal Boss John Barleycorn Chicago Fort Wayne Evening Post

Collapse of Hawkins Expedition Highlights Risk in Cuban Venture

The Hawkins expedition story shows how eager Cuban juntas sought funds to outfit a sea venture. Hidden deals and a secret purchase led to a sunken ship, exposing traders who deceived ardent patriots with a faulty steamer and opaque motives.

Cuba J. W. Hawkins

Tax Grievances and Legal Notices Highlight Fort Wayne Row

Readers note criticism of county officials for unreported streetcar property tax issues. Mentions Treasurer Hunter and auditor duties, Betta Lockwoop barred from practice, a corporate borrowing, and a Pal Mall Gazette quotation. Also references telegraph operators in Cuba.

English Book Output and a Shepherd Doctor

England saw 5581 new books published last year, 281 more than 1894, with 6515 total publications, including 1544 fiction and 501 theological works. A shepherd doctor named Ast diagnoses by hair sample, charging about a quarter dollar, drawing skeptical labels of “Ast’s sheep.” The Liberty Bell itinerary begins in Atlanta and Philadelphia, then moves to Mon ticello and beyond, evoking shared American memory. A southern citizen jokes about a British squadron threatening navigation on Ochlockonee river, fearing bridge damage and river fish displacement.

England Herr Ast Europe Ann Atlanta Charlotte Monticello Potomac Philadelphia

McKinley Surge Shakes 1892 Senate Plans in Washington

Reports from Washington describe a tense scramble among Republican managers over the 1892 nomination. McKinley gains in Ohio Michigan Wisconsin and other states while Read Morton Allison divide the field. Platt’s backing shifts toward Morton as South delegates tilt to McKinley, and party leaders doubt any single candidate will win without skilled national support.

Washington Quay Florida Reed Jos Manley Allison Clarkson Mantey West St. Louis McKinley Ohio Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Davis Nebraska Kansas Missouri Llinois Manley Read Indiana Harrison Republican Party Platt Morton McKinney Volumn North Carolina Georgia Alabama Mississippi Arkansas Tennessee Senator Quay South Mr. Platt Empire State Alligon

Ex-President Harrison Family Feud Over Marriage

The New York World reports Mrs. Dimmick’s influence sparked deep rifts in the Harrison household dating to 1888. Mrs. McKee and Russell Harrison oppose the planned union, insisting the match affronts the memory of President Harrison’s first wife. The article outlines tensions from the White House era through post-term life, noting custody of family harmony and possible permanent family breach.

Benjamin. Harrison Harrison McKee Russell Harricon Benjamin Harrison Mary Dimmick Mo‘Kee White House Mrs. Dimmick Russell Harrison

Adventures of Three Miners Caught by Avalanche

Three Red Hill miners were buried under twenty feet of snow after a snowslide at Red Mountain. Bill Nack escaped via a chimney, Allen and McKenzie were rescued with hours of digging. They endured two days without proper clothing while the others stored provisions, and the mine was eventually abandoned due to repeated slides.

L. F. Williams Red Hill Leavenworth Red Mountain Bill Nack Allen McKenzie Spokane Spokesman- Review

Treatment Report for Urinary Diseases in Historical Text

A list of conditions and symptoms is presented, including syphilis gonorrhoea and various bladder disorders. The text notes successful treatment of a frequent urge to urinate and the presence of blood and mucus in urine, along with references to Bright's disease and diabetes.

Bright

Sure remedy for sexual organ diseases and sterility reported

Advertising claim lists treatments for falling of the womb leucorrhoea painful menstruation and diseases of the sexual organs with cures for sterility piles without knife or caustic nervous disorders fits tumors cancers pimples moles and other chronic diseases. It asserts success where others fail.

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