The People’s Choice for Congress James M. Robinson
Fort Wayne editorial attacks monopolies and tax policy, arguing the Consoli dated Electric Railroad company harms local business. It claims street car holdings evade taxes while burdening merchants, noting a $10,000 annual subsidy to the electric light monopoly and urging support for James M. Robinson.
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Consolidated Electric Railroad Company
Octopus
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Journal
Detroit
Street Car Company
Fort Wayne
Chicago Chronicle on Tax Dodging and Reform urged
The piece argues public exposure aids reform of the assessment system and cites Astor’s drastic property value reduction as a cautionary example. It notes Milwaukee’s tax commissioner pursuing corporations and calls for perjury penalties for assessors and property owners. It also references Burns and Italian soldiery remarks, the Prince of Wales, and a Tropic Sky prophecy about Henry of Battenburg.
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New York
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Prince Henry of
Measure Support Amid Spain’s Tempered Stance
The text notes Spain’s support for the southern confederacy before any battles, while remarking that the high strung Castilian temper cannot tolerate a small dose of its own medicine.
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Spain
Visiting Etiquette in Paris News on Reception Hours and Manners
Paris social advice notes a shift in guest announcements for receptions. Domestic staff quietly confirm names to the hostess as guests approach, with 8 to 7 pm receiving hours allowing businesspeople to attend after work. A refined bow or hand kiss to the hostess accompanies greetings, and dress details highlight a black velvet evening gown by Judic Chollet.
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Paris
Cleveland Probable Right Mob Action Near Tecumseh
At 2 a m masked riders seized Jake McLaughlin from Tecumseh jail after a murder case involving John and Jacob Mauntz. They hanged him three times, released him, and departed when McLaughlin refused to name his alleged co conspirators, including Holbrook and Foster Crawford. The event followed a statement by fellow prisoner Truesdale who implicated others in the Mauntz killings.
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Foster Crawford
Wichita, Falls
Tex
Marntz
McLaughlin
Joint Senator Candidates Named for Allen and Whitley
Editor of the Post announces W. S. Ganpy as a candidate for joint senator from Allen and Whitley counties, pending the Democratic nominating convention. Louis J. Bonilla also requests name placement as joint senator candidate for the same counties subject to the convention decision.
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Allen
Whitley Counties
W. 8. Ganpy
Borror
Allen and
Mr. Epiror
Sidney C. Lumpharp
Epiror
H. P. Scnerer
Mr. Eorror
Chauncey B. Oakley
Eorror
Henry Monnine
Tenth Ward
B. Boreenstein
H. G. Nimran
Local Candidates Announce Plans for Mayoral and Council Seats
A string of campaign notices lists names seeking mayoral, city clerk, and council positions. Subjects include Democratic and Republican nominating conventions, with candidates Epiror Lumpharp, Chauncey Oakley, Wa. T. Jarrettes, Henry Monnine, B. Boreenstein, H. Nimran, and Meyer.
Excitement Over Cuban Question Dominates Washington
In Washington on March 6 special dispatches detail fevered debate over Cuba and Spain. Anger centers on General Weyler after Campos humane rule, with censorship and reports of hospital raids, murders, and maltreatment fueling calls that Spain’s army actions disgrace civilization and threaten independence and possible war.
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Weyler
Cuba
Campos
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United States
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Senate
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Sandr de Lome
Banana
Pinar del Rio
Hes
Africa
Walter Wellman
Best Route to the State Capital Via L. E. and W. Ry
With the new time card in effect Oct. 20 leaving Fort Wayne at 7 10 a m and arriving at Indianapolis at 11 28 a m and returning leave Indianapolis at 6 25 p m arrive at Fort Wayne at 10 20 p m.
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State Capital
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Build a home in Lakeside on monthly plan
Stop paying rent and build your own home with a monthly payment plan offered by The Land Co in Pixley Block Room 7%. Five dollars down and five dollars a month secures a lot. Talk to Mr. Howey, Secretary, for details and start life right by saving toward a home.
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Ohio
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the Land Co
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