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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1896
Page
2
The Fort Wayne post office records show PaLABELS accepted as second class matter on January 3, 1896, under postal registration.
Democratic board member Dr Henry A Read presents views on Everett’s 60 day time to post a 25000 forfeit for a franchise. Read asserts Everett’s capital backing and good faith, supporting the contract terms and anticipated road construction.
The piece reflects on St Patrick's Day as a bond for Irish identity amid colonial tensions and a push for Irish self government. It notes weather and parade spirit, laments English control, and predicts political shifts after E H McDonald retires from mayoral race. It contrasts old streetcar bonds in 1892 with Everett's larger bets today.
President Cleveland argues foreign policy should stay with the executive. He warns meddling by Congress risks war and unsettled diplomacy, citing debate in Europe and urging restraint. Walter Wellman surveys the split on public discussion versus executive secrecy.
The report notes extremely limited ready cash in the Straits Settlements, with finances described as chiefly consisting of awkward, heavy items rather than liquid assets. The excerpt highlights a cautious, underfunded economic situation.
Louris J. Bopriya seeks joint senator nomination for Allen and Whitley counties subject to the democratic nominating convention decision. W.S. Gaxpy appears in connection with the process.
John H. Rohan announced as a candidate for sheriff of Allen County pending the Democratic nominating convention. He is backed by a host of Democrats seeking election credibility and party support.
Two notices announce candidates for mayor. Sidney C. Lumpano seeks the Democratic nomination. Crauncey B. Oakley seeks re election subject to the Republican nominating convention.
Mr. Eorror announces Wm T Jerrermans as a candidate for city clerk subject to Republican nominating convention and Henry Monnine as candidate subject to Democratic nominating convention.
A flood of candidate pleas from Emmett Martin B Borkenstein H G Nigrman Henry F Brill William Meyer Jr Frank Purcell and others seek ward council seats subject to party nominating conventions. Classified ads offer cheap personal notices and rental rooms with contact lines and office distribution through the Telegraph.
A Lakeside area promotes itself as a family friendly neighborhood with no saloons permitted in deeds. It touts a forthcoming public school building, pleasant neighbors, natural gas, streetcars, waterworks, electricity, graveled streets, brick sidewalks, and central city access, presenting Lakeside as the place to build a home.
Advertises a sale on solid oak sideboards with prices ranging from 13 to 70 dollars. Highlights a $1475 quarter sawn oak piece with French bevel mirror and a $1975 item said to be worth $30. Also promotes pillar extension tables and dining chairs with affordable, richly styled options for dining rooms.
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