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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1896
Page
2
A Boston speech by Andrew D. White cites 1895 10500 murders 1894 9800 1890 4230 with only 132 executions. Authors argue swift certain justice would curb crime. Other items discuss Governor Pennoyer Portland mayoral pay cut and Chicago lawlessness.
A street scene features a self styled bicycle lantern maker who warns riders to obey ordinances and sells lanterns and artificial limbs from 797 Gwaynor Street. The banter shifts to婚age intrigues as private gifts and marriage schemes surface in a row of quoted snippets.
Workmen laying new tracks on an uptown street last week were harassed by a persistent stranger who asked if they worked for the contractor. The Irish worker replied he was employed by the extender, not the contractor, in a terse exchange cited by the Philadelphia Call.
An Eastern attorney arrives, stating he sought William Jones who died suddenly recently. The story mentions the Cowboys' Rest landlord dying slowly, noting most locals have died quickly, with Cincinnati Enquirer quoted on the time of death.
A wealthy gentleman hard of hearing keeps a curious phrase on his parlor floor. A guest asks what kind of animal the phrase belongs to, and the host replies it belongs to him. The exchange hints at a playful domestic dispute as recounted in Youth's Companion.
A clipped social note hints at Freddy's upcoming marriage as a young Ane Well asks about the truth. The exchange evokes playful chatter and domestic plans within a small community setting.
The article describes silk vest styles with throat bows and tailored vests for travel and dining. It highlights fabrics such as satin merveil leur and broche silk, chemisettes in lawn or muslin with lace, and a Louis Seize coat bodice in green and rose broche silk with emerald buttons. A black straw hat, plumes, rose ribbons, and diamond cabochons complete the ensemble. Jupic Chollet.
Diplomas and medals for the Columbian World’s Fair are issued with about 3000 items handed to Baron Thielmann for delivery to Germany. American awards will be ready in ten days to two weeks, with other nations’ shipments due within a month. Claude M. Johnson and R. E. Preston oversaw production, and the items are praised for high artistic merit.
Excursion tickets to Pittsburg for the North American Saengerfest go on sale June 6th 7th and 8th via Pennsylvania Lines with a return limit of June 13th. The fragment mentions a street brawl and a pianist’s comment about not hitting.
Notice to the public from Lake Erie & Western Fort Wayne Cincinnati & Louisville and Northern Ohio Railway Co. announces ticket limits starting July 1 1896. Single trip tickets expire one day after issue and are valid on regular passenger trains and advertised carry trains. night and other passage may be restricted. Round trip tickets expire for the outward and return portions as specified.
A city newspaper offers a two week all expenses paid lake tour to the most popular self supporting young woman. Prizes include rail, steamboat, hotel and cab fare with an escort and a Seo sightseeing trip. Coupons may be mailed weekly by any friend designating the recipient. Leaders listed include Mary Falvy Elva Beagle Emma Wallace Jessie Aiken Rose Kellar and others.
Dr Banning, rupture and spinal specialist, remains at the Aveline hotel for a short time longer. Patients with rupture spinal disease paralysis displacement deformity or derangements of the male and female system may see him from 9 to 11 am and 2 to 4 pm daily except Saturdays and Sundays. Over one hundred Fort Wayne residents have been helped and are well. His method is used by the United States government and won a medal at the 1893 world’s fair. For other hours by appointment only.
The Pennsylvania company offers Sunday excursion tickets to Valparaiso and Chicago starting May 24 at a single round trip fare. Tickets are valid for return on the sale date plus Hobart Wheeler and Chicago routes are included.
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