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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1896
Page
2
BISSMAN EXPLAINS HIS DECISION NOT TO ACQUIRE MAC DONALD AND WATT. THE REPORT OUTLINES HIS PERSPECTIVE ON POTENTIAL RISKS, MARKET CONDITIONS, AND STRATEGIC REASONS BEHIND OPTING AGAINST THE DEAL.
A Mansfield and Fort Wayne business controversy centers on Peter Bissman and the firm McDonald & Watt. A Post interview presents Bissman’s view of the negotiations, stock condition, solvency concerns, and pricing disputes, asserting no publication authorization and stressing the potential impact on creditors.
Philadelphia report says undisclosed Cuban exiles fitted and sent another vessel toward Cuba. The ship left on Thursday, carried no munitions at this port, but rumors persist that arms were transferred at sea beyond the three mile limit. Local Cuban leaders refused to discuss the expedition.
Cleary the fashionable merchant tailor displays a handsome line of suitings and overcoatings for the spring trade. He praises low rents and better fit for patrons. Visit No 118 Harrison street near Washington to try him.
A reader asks the Evening Post editor to question street railway officials on why trackmen are brought to grade and lay tracks in the city, noting confusion about the work occurring in this area and seeking clarification.
This morning at 6 30 Daniel Harmon proprietor of the Harmon house at 282 Calhoun Street suffered a stroke of apoplexy and died suddenly. He was a well known hotel man and had lived here many years. He arose at his usual early hour before the fatal attack.
In Marion Indiana March 10 the Mayor's court dismissed charges against O Hooligan's Masquerade company members who shot on stage Saturday night. Lang is to face circuit court May 15 for assault with intent to kill after a warrant sent him east. West near New York was allowed to return home.
Police care for a man found at Pittsburg depot in a deranged state and jailed after drunken arrests. Court notes cover a quiet title case, a provocation dispute, and multiple drunkenness penalties. County eyes a $500000 new courthouse with architect plans sought by May 5.
An elderly hotel guest, Daniel Harmon aged 78, collapsed and died in a Fort Wayne hotel washroom after entering the toilet rooms. Born in Hazeville Ohio in 1818, Harmon moved to Fort Wayne in 1868 and ran the Harmon house. He left nine children, seven living, with many relatives in Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. Separately, Sebastian Wiegand, 58, died at home on Lafayette Street from a stomach cancer, leaving a wife and nine children. Funeral services are planned for St Peters Catholic Church. Carl Shultz, 46, died at Hope hospital from stomach cancer.
Lang lies in a critical condition after a 20 foot fall from a derrick at Cent livre brewery. Charles Vandewater suffered serious injuries from a 20 foot fall while dredging the canal, with arm breaks and potential internal injuries. Engineer Mike McCain was killed falling from a Nickle Plate engine at Fostoria. A rail fare offer advertises a round trip to Columbus for the Republican state convention. James Baker, 35, described as loco motor ataxia case, was helped by a charity effort and transported east. Michael Harkenrider, arrested for drunkenness, was fined but unable to pay. Police logged a busy day with multiple disturbances and arrests.
An ad for eye care appears alongside a Mayesville remonstrance against saloon licenses. Residents filed a county commission remonstrance against P. F. Hartzell’s license. Higgin’s saloon remains, with his term expiring June 1 and a new remonstrance petition circulating.
Monmouth Illinois March 10 D L Gaston a liveryman left home two weeks ago headed for Pinkneyville to buy a farm but never reached there He carried 1500 and locals fear robbery and murder leaving family and property behind Also mentions a Homeseekers excursion on Nickel Plate Road with dining car service and through sleepers from Chicago to Boston
Two births announced with hometown addresses. A boy born to Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Gay of 105 East Main Street and a girl born to Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Seeley of 195 Sherman Street.
A Senate column mocks Brown over a Spain affair with sharp wit and political jabs. The piece frames the Spanish minister controversy as a public embarrassment and highlights the administration’s missteps through satire.
Washington March 10 In the senate Lodge attacked the Spanish minister for criticism of the senate urging he be sent home. Chandler Morgan Gray and others commented on misquoting in the Congressional Record and Cuban debate. The anti option bill failed in a house subcommittee. Bowing Green burglary: thieves moved safes from L A Dions and Leaming stores to a railroad hand car then dynamited them securing over 1000 dollars and watches.
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