20 Mar 1896
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1896
Page
1
The Auburn district Republican convention drew crowds and extraordinary ovations. Mr. Harper delivered a powerful speech for Mr. Law, winning long applause and votes, while McDonald and Harrison tensions shaped the day's results. Peter Eckrich opened a meat market at Louis and Francis with low prices.
In Inpranarouis Indiana on March 20 friends express grave concern as Governor Matthews remains gravely ill after two weeks of illness. He grew exhausted after attempting to sit up and now faces visitors being barred from his room. Doctors say not in immediate danger though condition remains serious as he had been working closely at his desk with little exercise. Empire Theatre matinee listed with Atkinson Comedy Co. pricing for ladies and children.
Herbert Buck, caught stealing from Lehman Book and News, faces petit larceny charges after police arrest and a bond set at 100 dollars. The Fort Wayne Post condemns Superintendent Liggett for failing to pursue full justice while Prosecutor Doughman vows to ensure accountability.
In St Josefs Missouri on March 20 Gertrude Taylor confessed to poisoning the Dillon Taylor family at Craig Missouri The death of Dillon Taylor and the near death of Robert Taylor and his wife were tied to the confession as investigators closed the case with the admission of the deadly drug in coffee
A tale from Totepo Ohio reports attorney Ashton Coldham traveling to Boston and Lowell on business that may place Toledo's poor heirs, including a blind boy named George, in line for a fortune estimated at 25 to 50 million dollars. The account blends a queer mystery with a dramatic arrest for murder and a bail around 150 dollars.
Court notes record a theft of stereoptican views valued at 150 dollars in an Ohio town where the property was obtained. A man named F. H Harper arrived in Fort Wayne seeking information and the pastor declines to prosecute.
Lor, 18, admits guilt in poisoning after resenting family for denying her keep of a home organ. She obtained rat poison and mixed it into a coworker’s coffee. Pastor J L Leeper of Westminster church had previously supported charitable entertainments using a stereoptican slides.
One of Indiana's able lawyers who nominated Mr. C D Law yesterday in the Auburn Convention, delivering a great speech that was effective in his election.
Superintendent Liggett learned of the affair after letters described the suspect were sent to several cities in Indiana Illinois and Michigan. Brain of Marion reported Harper’s arrest this morning. Leeper ordered the goods returned though prosecution was not sought. Sale notes tout pure seed and lawn grasses with broad pricing.
A bustling ALMA shopping notice outlines a sweeping hosiery and fabric sale at Popular Hosiery tomorrow. It lists wool golf hose at 1 per pair, dozens of ladies black hose priced 5c to 25c, Hermesdorf and Opera length hose, perfumes at 25c per ounce, glove specials on Charmont and Alexandre lines, shirt waists belts and shopping bags, low price sheets pillow slips and linens, silks and sewing goods, and cape and dress deals with many items featured at reduced prices. A free ticket to an American drama at Fort Bliss is offered with purchases over 1. Mergerenthims Bazaar, Corner Calhoun and Main Streets, and eye care services offered by Dans F. Green at No 3 Arcade.
C J Welker advertises low prices on children's black seamless hose 10c per pair, boys bicycle hose 20c and 25c, ladies knitwear and undergarments, shirts, umbrellas, kid gloves, corsets, ear drops and watch chains with various savings, highlighting items with regular values and reduced sale prices for tomorrow.
A banner states a sensational sale is set for tomorrow at a local store. The notice emphasizes reduced prices, doorbusters, and limited quantities to attract shoppers in the morning and afternoon hours.
Louis Wolf & Co Arcade Dry Goods Store advertises tomorrow’s big sale with heavy discounts across departments. Items include ladies handkerchiefs from 2c, vests 1c, curtains and table linens at deep cut prices, and gloves, corsets, and silk dress goods all offered at a fraction of their usual values. The notice emphasizes crowding and calls for shoppers to peruse items before calling.
A. E. Nowlan, former Rawson post master, was charged three years ago with embezzling $500 from money order funds. He was acquitted in Toledo federal court, bondsmen paid the $500, government refunds Nowlan with $30 salary balance, and he cannot be restored to his post. Fresh fish and lobsters available at Jackson's, 140 Calhoun.
In Muncie Indiana on March 20 the warm water well drilled a week ago on J B Cunninghams farm continues to flow. Reports say pressure may have risen and daily output approaches 30000 gallons. Fall Creek has risen several feet from the influx.
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