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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1896

Page

4

Chicago Produce Market Sparks Mixed Wheat and Corn Quotes

Wheat led with January closing at 624 and May opening 658, while July closed 65. Corn moved with May opening 30c and September closing 324c. Oats showed January at 18%c, May opening 21c, and July at 214c bid. Prices for pork, lard, and spare ribs listed with January closings and May openings. market furnished by Gordon & Co. margin brokers.

Caicaco Porsk Gordon & Co White Bank Block

A Tour to Mexico Via the Queen and Crescent Route

An escorted Mexico tour on a Pullman train departs Cincinnati via Queen and Crescent. For illustrated itinerary contact W. C. Rinearson, G P A, Cincinnati. Also notices: Bower removes office from Harrison Street to East Berry Street. Ice cream orders available from Seidel.

Mexico Vincinnat Queen & Crescent W. C. Rinearson Cincinnati

Wehrs 87 Pioneer Fort Wayne Resident Passes Away

Fort Wayne resident William Wehrs aged 87 died at his daughter Mrs Julius Fabian’s home 193 East Lewis Street last evening after a long old age. Survived by one son Rev Henry Wehrs of Glenwood Cook County Illinois and daughters Mrs John Mikow Hamlet Indiana and Mrs Julius Fabian Fort Wayne. Funeral Sunday 2 pm from residence and 3 pm from St Paul Lutheran Church Trarbach. Also obituary for Catherine Trarbach wife of Charles Trarbach died at 568 South Lafayette Street aged 68 from lung fever. Funeral Sunday 2 pm from residence and 2:30 pm from Zion's Lutheran Church. Robert Brundige 14 days old died this morning from exhaustion at 231 Houck Street. Funeral Saturday 10 am. Industry note Sugar Market report and price highlights follow: Standard Granulated 5c, Powdered and Cut Loaf 54c, White Extra C 4c, Good Yellow New Orleans 3c. End of item.

William Wehrs Fort Wayne Julius Fabian East Lewis Street Germany Henry Wehrs Glenavue Cook County John Mikow Hamlet Ind St. Paul’s Luteran Church Catherine Trarbach Charles Trarbach South Lafayette Street Zion’s Lutheran Church Brundige Robert Robert Brundige Houck Street New York New Orleans

Courts Crack Down and Tailor Ad in One Note

In the courts Harry Crance pays a fine for mud throwing on a girl’s dress on the south side. Michael Krome is fined for assault and battery. A tailor offers a made to order suit for 15 dollars until March 1st. Mr H Schnelker buys a San Domingo mahogany piano from Kimball. Dan Stuart’s Juarez boxing carnival rumor is dismissed as a joke.

Harry Crance Mayor Oakley Michael Krome Justice Tancey Michael Danehy A. F. Seneca West Main Street H. Schnelker New Haven Kimball Piano Company San Domingo Mr. Schnelker EL Paso Vex Mexico City Chihuahua Juarez Dan Stuart

Reward for returning found money to Evening Post

A large sum of money in bills is found, and the finder will be liberally rewarded by returning the amount to the Evening Post.

Evening Post

Cuban War Rumors Highlight Maceo Gomez Struggle

Havana reports General Marin leaves for field to oppose insurgents while Suarez Valdez acts as captain general. Rumors say Antonio Maceo is short on ammunition and provisions, forcing horse slaughter for food as Gomez seeks to breach Havana Batabano rail line. Observers see Gomez's westward progress as diversions or relief for Maceo.

Havana Marin Suarez Valdez Antonio Maceo Gomez Batabano Maceo Gomes Banes Cabanas

Women and politics sparks debate over suffrage and distractions

The article critiques Senator Hill’s remark on women in Washington and defends female voters. It cites quotes about women distracting congressmen, argues for female political participation, and notes Frances E. Willard’s WCTU leadership backing suffrage. It mentions a New York City Woman Suffrage league study plan and highlights evolving temperance activism tied to ballots for women.

David B. Hill New York Washington Hille Mr. Hill Congress Senate Frances E. Willard

Miss Edith A Reiffert Wins Law Degree In New York

Among new graduates at University Law School New York Miss Edith A Reiffert earned a bachelor of laws degree. She financed her studies by working as telegraph operator and stenographer in Wall Street, supported a large family, built a suburban home by installment, and now aims to practice law honoring her late father.

The University Law School New York Edith A. Reiffert Miss Reiffert Wall Street Fort Wayne Chicago

Money to Loan on Real Estate and Personal Security

CHAS. F. PPRIFFER offers money to loan on real estate and personal security. Visit or contact at 6 and 7 Bass Block for terms and arrangements.

Chas. F. Ppriffer Vedermark Block Calhoun Street J. BL Monning

Local notices and appointments in Indiana

Justice Bullerman moves his office to the corner of Calhoun and Main today. John H. Rohan elected colonel of the First regiment of the Knights of St. John. Mrs. J. M. Liggett and Mrs. John Parrish travel to LaOtto for a birthday event. Barber Frank Schmuck opens at 333 South Lafayette Street inviting calls. Knights of Columbia Liberty council No. 22 reports a lively meeting and plans for first degree Thursday Feb 6. Ford Zouave Company benefit entertainment at Randall hall Tuesday 8 pm featuring an exhibition drill and a farce The Streets of New York. Miss Maggie McNulty hosts a taffy pull at Webster Street home with many guests.

Justice Bullerman Calhoun Main Streets John H. Rohan Knights of St. John J. M. Liggett John Parrish LaOtto Harvey Ross Frank Schmuck Lafayette Street O. R. C. Hall Liberty Council Knights of Columbia Ford Zouave Company Randall Hall Columbia Harrison Streets New York John Miller Otto Didion Maggie McNulty Webster Street Nellie Conroy Kate Ryan Maggie Hogan Nellie Lynch Mary Laughlin Bergie Connors Mamie Nolan May O'Brien Lilly Raidy Mary McNulty Messrs Hugh Hogan J. Woulfe Moran C. Dunn Ww. Collins Henry Kruse East Sefféron

Boiler explosion at Hollidaysburg Iron works kills five

In Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania yesterday a boiler blast tore through the boiler house at the Hollidaysburg Iron and Nail company, crushing workers beneath debris. Five men were killed and seventeen wounded, with one of the dying wounded named Samuel Kepphart. The dead include Robert McMurray George Lane Don Evans Merrill Treese and two unnamed tramps. Several others are reported gravely injured and may die, including Robert Marks and John Hefferin.

Hollidaysburg Hollidaysburg Iron and Nail Company Robert McMurray George Lane Mason Don Evans Merrill Treese Samuel Kepphart Puddler Robert Marks John Hefferin John Woomer Marshall Weir Frank Cramer Samuel Marks George Rock Roller Finley Ferguson George Moor Wheeler David McCloskey Nail Daniel Dunkst William Harsock Daniel Ayres

Hotels Bar Bishop Arnett for Color Sparks Outrage

In Boston Bishop Arnett of C hi o was refused entry to three leading hotels, prompting Christian Endeavor circles to denounce the managements. Archibald M Howe, president of the Middlesex Unitarian club, protested and said his group will investigate, as its meetings have been held at one of the hotels that refused him.

Boston Christian Endeavor Bishop Arnett Chio Archibald M. Howe Middlesex Unitarian Club Howe

Couple of sensational crimes shocks Madison county

Houston report notes a brutal case from October in Madison County where Mrs Bottie Crocker was found fatally harmed and hacked to pieces with an axe. A 10 year old was offered money to claim responsibility, with sheriff leading the inquiry amid sensational local interest.

Houston Tex Bottie Crocker Madison County

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