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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1896

Page

2

For Congress James M. Robinson Ticket Listing

County slate lists candidates for Representatives George Kell H J Smith Prosecuting Attorney N D Doughman County Treasurer L Cass Hunter Sheriff Albert Melching Surveyor Charles Brans trator Coroner Dr J H Kappel Assessor Thomas Greer County Commissioners Second District M A Ferguson Third District John Orff

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

Gold standard victories touted as mill closures rise

A chain of dispatches claims the gold standard will ruin cotton trade by forcing shutdowns. Lawrence Mills plans to close July 17 affecting 2,500 workers. Providence mills suspend in July and August. Falls River mills sign two month closures. Royal Clay Manufacturing in Ohio cited as largest sewer pipe maker faces cuts.

Cotton Department Pacific Mills Lawrence Mass Providence R. L Falls River Royal Clay Manufacturing Company Urichsville Ohio

The money contraction blamed for mill misery

The piece argues that mill managers ignore the core issue of reduced purchasing power caused by a cut in prices and a shrinking money supply. It links demonetization, gold standard pressure, and silver loss to widespread poverty and business depression, urging farmers and others to demand relief.

Spain’s costly effort in Cuba seen as futile war for freedom

A leading Madrid paper cites Spain’s $19,321,000 outlay to subdue Cuba, detailing hundreds of officers and vast quantities of arms. It lauds Cuban resolve, noting 70 million Americans praying for independence and predicting Cuba’s eventual triumph after continued bloodshed. The piece frames Cuba’s fight as heroic and fated for success.

Madrid Spain Cuba America United States England

Sheridan Dry Forces Quart Shops Out Under Nicholson Law

Sheridan moves to curb liquor sales under Nicholson law forcing all quart shops to close by licensing them at 100 dollars a year. Town council employs general welfare clause to regulate and restrain sale of intoxicating liquors, achieving widespread shutdowns.

Sheridan George B. Lanham McMath and Stahl

Fourth of July Celebration in Lafayette Dedicates Soldiers' Home

Lafayette on June 30 reports preparations for a major Fourth of July celebration in Tippecanoe County. The State Soldiers' Home trustees will dedicate new buildings, inviting Governor Matthews and Indiana officials to review the improvements. A grand fireworks display at Columbian Park will cap the day with thirty-five pieces, including Welcome and Good Night.

Lafayette Tippecanoe County State Soldiers’ Home Indiana James R. Carnahan Richard P. DeHart Matthews Caylor I. N. Walker Lew Wallace Board of Commissioners Tippecanoe

Not a Novice in Rascality Richmond Swindler Arrested

Richmond June 30 J B Rodman in the case of a check swindler arrested Friday night proves not a novice in the profession. He posed as a traveling adleaman of the Karl Marx Cigar company New York and passed two checks 50 at a hotel and 75 at a jeweler receiving change and a diamond ring. Max Marx Co know of no such man Rodman had a part in city and two others to do wholesale swindling involved in the same scheme.

Richmond J. B. Rodman Karl Marx Cigar Company New York Max; Marx 6c Co

Nervous plaintiff wins damages in spine case

In court the plaintiff Miss Thompson appeared extremely nervous and claimed a spinal deformity. A company witness argued the deformity was feigned, while Dr. Royal Whitman testified the spine curvature was likely not real. The plaintiff recovered the stated damages despite contrary testimony.

Royal Whitman Polyclinic Hospital Miss Thompson

Wage scale talks and baseball notes from June 30

A Pittsburg wage scale conference ended with an apparent favorable compromise for workers on last year’s scale with minor changes, while tin plate and iron scales face tougher talks. In Western Association baseball Dusavys Iowa, eight clubs will finish the season with $1,000 guarantees each. Rusie’s NY contract dispute ends unfavorably for Rusie, and Cleveland captain Tebeau is fined $200. A trunk believed to be Pegan alias French’s body was found near Brain near Superior. Pemberton Mills to shut down July 3 for two months.

Pittsburg Youngstown Dusvavs Western Base Ball Association Rusie New York Tebeau Cleveland Wrst Superior Wis Pegan French Marshall Town Brai Lawrence Mass Pemberton Mills

Cuban insurgents warn residents of Havana

Cuban insurgents warn Havana residents they plan to blow up the city. Ardello Loomis of Minneapolis met Clard Lesser at St. Louis and in seventeen hours they wed, a fact now public. G L Marks jailed in Chicago for stealing paving on Morgan Street. The sultan grants amnesty to Crete. Patrick Collins, a laborer, drowns in a Chicago ditch after visiting several saloons. Clarence Morton, 17, of Charlton Iowa, made counterfeit nickels for his baby brother. Thieves steal through Christian Haas Chicago home, taking a trunk with $50 and notes totaling 2500. Stephen Logeza declared innocent after serving five years for murder. real killer under surveillance. John E. Moore, grocer at 496 East Forty-seventh Street Chicago, assigns assets of 1600 with liabilities 1600 to W T McEldowney. Thomas Thornton, brother of songwriter James Thornton, shot and killed by Patrolman Allingham in New York during highway-robbery arrest. Weather forecast for Indiana Michigan Wisconsin predicts fair, warmer, southerly winds. overall conditions to follow.

Havana Ardello P. Loomis Minneapolis Clarence Morton Charlton Christian Haas Chicago Stephen Logeza Pittsburg John E. Moore East Forty-seventh Street W. T. McEldowney Thomas F. Thornton James Thornton Allingham New York Thornton

Attractive two week lake tour prize offered by The Evening Post

The Evening Post offers the most popular self supporting young lady in the city a two week all expenses paid tour with an escort to the lakes after July 1. Prize includes railroad steamboat hotel and cab fare plus a Soa sightseeing trip. Coupons may be submitted weekly with entrants credited accordingly. Current leaders include Mary Falvy Wayne Knitting Mills Elva Beagle Emme GC Wallace Jessie Aiken Rose Kellar. Also noted is a Teachers' Excursion to Buffalo with discounted round trip tickets via B&O R R for July 5 6 and return eligibility to September 1.

Post Mary Falvy Wayne Knitting Mills Elva Beagle M. D Emme GC. Wallace Jessie Aiken Rose Kellar Buffalo National Educational Association Chicago Cleveland Cleveland & Buffalo Transit Co

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