11 Jun 1896
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1896
Page
1
Harvard University graduates faced a bleak job market as employers halted new hires. Administrators urged patience while firms reassessed recruitment plans, leaving many seniors uncertain about post graduation prospects.
In St Louis on June 11 discrimination by hotels and restaurants against black Republican delegates worsened. Colored delegates from various states faced refusals for rooms and service, with some offered meals only in rooms. Efforts to secure shelter failed, prompting plans to denounce St Louis and possible legal action.
The Nickel Plate road sells round trip excursion tickets at one fare for the Annual Convention of the Photographers' Association of America to be held at Celeron New York on Chautauqua Lake from June 20 to 30.
The German Lutheran special train will depart Wabash station at 11 30 p m next Saturday June 13. All are invited and tickets cost 2 50. For more details contact the Wabash Ticket Office or call 6.
Judge Dybell fixes compensation for Senator George H Munroe as receiver at 15000 after testimony of Chicago financiers valuing services between 20000 and 35000. Payment settles balance on a 202270.01 judgment, relieving bank depositors of costs. Excursion notices follow.
A fierce night altercation on Calhoun Street ended with a minor haul by thieves. Police reported no serious injuries while pursuing suspects, and residents described a tense disturbance attracting witnesses. No further details were released pending investigation.
Police report a burglary at Westminster seminary with drawers and closets ransacked. Ten dollars and six dollars in change stolen plus small valuables. no trail found. Nearby, tramps terrorized east end residents, while a clash on Calhoun street left four youths and two officers injured. Pete Merz was caught after evading police, and Fred Fiegel faces indecent exposure charges in Justice Huser's court.
In St Paul and Minneapolis the printers strike continues while papers publish as usual. The International Typographical union chief plans to visit to seek settlement. New workers arrived to take over strikers roles, and publishers say operations will continue with room for more help.
Advertises daily 11 45 noon departure for Grand Central New York arriving next morning 10 30. Claims unbeatable service for St Louis Republicans to the Republican National Convention with June dates and return valid to June 21. Details and schedules available from Pennsylvania Line ticket agents.
Concordia college schedules its annual field day with events including 100 and 220 yard dashes 440 yard dash a mile dash and walks plus running and standing high and broad jumps and gymnastic exercises. Fort Wayne and Youngstown game ends in pandemonium after ball goes missing in tenth inning.
North ern Indiana Editorial association held sessions in Fort Wayne with papers read on newspaper methods. J B Stoll of South Bend reelected president as visitors toured the Indiana State Home for Feeble Minded Youth and Swift’s Park then enjoyed a banquet and performances at the Masonic Temple.
John Dimmel fell from a barn roof but sustained no broken bones after a mishap on John Street. Ann Arbor student Sabin and city resident Helen Dryer were appointed to high school posts created by retirement. Mr Wise leaves to pursue advanced work at Harvard. A W Meyer resigns from Pennsylvania offices to join a drafting room position.
Henry Payne Whitney son of William C. Whitney and Gertrude Vanderbilt daughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt are engaged. Whitney is 21 or 22 and Vanderbilt 18. They have known each other since childhood and Whitney was a college chum of the late W H Vanderbilt Jr. Cornelius Vanderbilt announces his son Cor nel ius Vanderbilt Jr in engagement to Miss Wilson goes against his father's wish and without consent.
Notice advertises two week sale on wallpaper at Fred Krebbaum 90 Barr Street opposite new city hall with 1c per sheet for se paper and 3c for 5c paper, urging customers to buy this season.
In Decatur Indiana on June 11 the Salvation Army was found guilty after a long trial and fined one dollar plus costs for holding street meetings obstructing sidewalks and Lincoln Square. The army plans to appeal.
Delegates were directed to refrain from endorsing any candidate unless the contender supported a plan for silver coinage. The stance signals a single issue focus influencing future party decisions.
Indiana Democrats debate free silver as June 11 reports show delegates to Chicago chosen to back a free coinage plank. Governor Matthews endorsed, delegates William A. Cullop and John H. O’Neal named. Banks demand gold provisions as lenders fear silver disruption. Senator Tillman to speak at Lebanon with excursion trains planned.
Special excursion notice for Sunday June 14 via Lake Erie and Western to Montpelier Indiana for the dedication of a new Catholic church. Round trip rate listed. train departs Fort Wayne at 9 15 am. Also notes ticket sales for Buffalo via Nickel Plate and St Louis via Lake Shore and Michigan Southern with return logistics and dates. Hat sale details from Mergentheim's Bazaar millinery department included.
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