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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1896
Page
3
Editorial critique discusses Fort Wayne public utility debates over the Everett franchise and the Journal’s shifting stance. It accuses political and media actors of pandering to streetcar interests, 3 cent fare agitation, and Democratic party dynamics in Fort Wayne.
The text notes a timing dispute over a posting for his forfeit but declares the outcome will be a victory for the 3 cent fare and a death blow to the old monopoly's oppression and arrogance.
The Post critiques the Everett contract citing no precedent for its terms including city remuneration, worker protections, a cash forfeit, a three cent fare cap, and a 50 year franchise limit. It argues the council and committee of the whole favor secrecy over public input and hints at private deals with the monopoly.
A faded column offers tips to prevent wrinkles through health, rest, and facial relaxation. It warns against paint or powder and rouge, suggests alum mixtures and cold bath routines, and notes eye health and rest as crucial. A brief fashion sketch and a transit routing note follow the skincare advice.
Washington March 11 Special covers Henry Morgan of Alabama pressing Collis P Huntington on a bill to refund Pacific railroad debts. Morgan’s sharp cross examination contrasts with Huntington’s seasoned defenses as coastal opposition threatens political tension and possible protests against rail barons.
Local editor receives a flood of declarations from residents announcing candidacies for joint senator for Allen and Whitley counties and multiple city posts. Names include H P Scherer, Chauncey Oakley, Wa T Jefferies, Henry Moonnine, B Borkenstein, H G Nierman, Wirfit Meyer Jr, Frank Purcell, and others with nominations subject to Democratic or Republican nominating conventions and party votes.
The Lakeside addition bans saloons in every deed and markets itself as a family friendly area with a central public school building to be completed this year. It highlights pleasant neighbors, natural gas, streetcars, water works, electric lights, brick sidewalks, graveled streets, and proximity to downtown.
The Wabash line sells round trip excursion tickets valid 90 days to Hot Springs Arkansas with through sleeping car service from principal stations and one car change in St. Louis Union Station. Hot Springs is government endorsed and praised for climate and health benefits. Over 300 hotels and boarding houses serve visitors. waters famed for rheumatic and digestive ailments and other conditions. Illustrated pamphlets and full information available from any Wabash ticket agent or C S Crane in St. Louis.
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