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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1896
Page
2
Democratic board member Dr Henry A Read states he approved a 60 day posting period for a $25,000 forfeit tied to a franchise. Everett, a reputable businessman, promised capital and said he would secure the franchise to build the road, acting in good faith.
In northern Indiana the Fort Wayne Journal is accused of political hoodoo as it endorses McDonald for national delegate, provoking backlash from Mr. C. D. Law's followers and fueling claims the paper's support harms campaigns. The Post predicted McDonald's defeat due to the Journal's stance, a prediction the events reportedly confirmed.
Congress considers bills to improve mail service with a key change cutting letter postage to 1 cent for half ounces or less and 1 cent per additional half ounce for heavier letters. Advocates argue the 2-cent rate yields excessive profit, claiming 375 percent versus 137 percent under a 1-cent rate, even if business does not rise, calling the high profit unfair and improper.
A subdued scene yesterday near Auburn featured sharp partisan talk and a satirical jab at the Consolidated Electric Railway owners. One speaker quipped that authorities pay little heed to Mr Everett, likening them to a boy flying a kite to the moon as a band was about to play. An insistent Republican supporter noted Mr McDonald from New Orleans or New York would not back the Twelfth Indiana delegation at the St. Louis convention.
Washington dispatch notes McKinley managers push a nationwide campaign excluding Iowa and New England to build a majority through second choice delegates, targeting New York and Pennsylvania to siphon anti Platt and Quay support, while avoiding alienating Allison and Reed camps. The strategy hinges on securing a convention majority by ballot three.
A dispatch notes Emperor Francis Joseph has been appointed colonel in chief of the British Dragoons. In Des Moines, Charles F. and Henry E. Wilcox were arrested for the probable murder of O. K. H. Pearson after a dispute over a business contract. An explainer on fur care advises beating furs with a cane to deter moth damage and preserve brilliancy, plus proper storage and cutting techniques.
With the new time card in effect Oct 20 leaving Fort Wayne at 7 10 a m arriving Indianapolis 11 28 a m and returning leave Indianapolis 6 25 p m arrive Fort Wayne 10 20 p m the schedule gives parties an opportunity to do half a day’s business at the state capital. 10 21-1f Chicken Lunch tonight at the Columbia No 24 East Columbia street.
A dense compiled notice listing free personal ads and classifieds from The Evening Post Fort Wayne Indiana. It includes candidates for joint senator sheriff mayor city clerk councilman and ward-specific races with declarations to the Democratic and Republican nominating conventions.
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