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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1896

Page

2

Local Officials Appointed in County Posts

For Representatives George Kell and H I Smith. For Prosecuting Attorney N D Doughman. For County Treasurer L Cass Hunter. For Sheriff Albert Melching. For Surveyor Charles Branstator. For Coroner Dr J H Kappel. For Assessor Thomas Greer. For County Commissioners Second District M A Ferguson, Third District John Orff.

George Kell H. I. Smith N. D. Doughman L. Cass Hunter Albert Melching Charles Branstrator J. H. Kappel Thomas Greer M. A.ferguson John Orff

Ridpath on Coinage Reform and Silver Dollar Foremost

The article analyzes John Clark Ridpath arguments opposing the 1873 coinage act, asserting silver dollars should standardize at 3714 grains to break the gold corner. It argues gold has risen in value while silver holds, and cites Ridpath’s claim that gold’s purchasing power has inflated, harming industry and labor.

John Clark Ridpath Post London New York Ridpath

Worn-Down Debate On Veto Power And Street Problems

The text critiques partisan stances on veto power for defining bills and condemns cautious editorial calm. It uses a sewer incident as a metaphor urging action by the street commissioner and notes the South remains solid with a crystallized wheat pattern in politics.

REED A JOLLY TAR AND A PAyMASTER'S SERVICE

A brief reminiscence notes Tom Reed as acting paymaster in the U S Navy from April 1864 to November 1865 and remarks that his naval service is sparsely covered in biographical sketches. It then comments on a large insurance firm report showing 759 murders in 17,375 deaths over ten years, a critique of murder rates, and a comparison to umbrella history and conservatism in London.

Tom Reed United States Navy Naval Service Reed Congressional Dictionary Sicily

Photographers Excursion for Chautauqua Lake Convention

The Photographers' Association of America holds its annual convention at Celeron on Chautauqua Lake from June 20 to 30. Nickel Plate Railway offers round trip excursion tickets at one fare. Sunday excursions also listed by the Pennsylvania Company to Valparaiso Hobart Wheeler and Chicago with return selectable on sale day. Uniformed porters attend to passengers of first and second class.

of Photographers’ Association of America Celeron N. Y Chautauqua Lake Nickel Plate Road Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Company Valparaiso Hobart Wheeler Chicago Sylvania

Offer of the Post coupon contest for city’s popular young lady

The Offer of the Post announces a two weeks tour prize for the most popular self supporting young woman in the city. The winner receives all expenses including rail and water travel, hotel and cab fare, with a trip up the S oa. Coupons rush in weekly and may be credited to any contestant. Leaders include Mary Falvy Elva Beagle Emma C Wallace Jessie Aiken and Rose Kellar. Sunday excursions and homeseeker trips advertised with dates and routes.

Mary Falvy Wayne Knitting Mills Elva Beagle M. D Emma C. Wallace Jessie Aiken Rose Kellar

Indians Must Labor At Oklahoma Agency

An Indian labor experiment at the Cheyenne and Arapaho agency in Oklahoma orders all able bodied males over 18 to be recorded for potential ration withholding if they do not work. The policy aims to encourage self help, while older, disabled, and children will still receive food. The effort notes improved behavior and dress, with fewer violations among the Cheyenne and Arapaho.

London Cheyenne and Arapahoe Oklahoma Commissioner of Indian Affairs A. KE. Woodson United States Coualry Chayennes Arapahoes

Opening of Hotel Victory at Put-in-Bay July 20 1896

Advertises round trip tickets including two days board and lodging at the Great Hotel Victory for 8 dollars. Tickets cover railroad and steamer travel plus meals. Nickel Plate road offers home seekers excursions on select dates with agent contact BF Horner in Cleveland. Sunday excursions via Penn offer one fare round trips to Valparaiso and Chicago with return by sale date.

Victory Put-in- Bay Nickel Plate Road BF. Horner Cleveland C.F. Daly

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