The People’s Choice for Congress James M Robinson
Wednesday March 25 editorial attacks the Everett contract amendment calling it an insurmountable obstacle to competition. The word suburban would force Everett’s line to carry all suburban passengers for 24 cents per rider, a provision no street railroad should bear. The piece accuses the old monopoly of blocking new entrants to retain street control in Fort Wayne.
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Mr. Everett
Everett
America
Fort Wayne
Before and After McDonald and Harrison in Fort Wayne
The Fort Wayne Journal details Mr. R. T. McDonald’s shifting stance on General Harrison. It contrasts his before and after remarks, noting his past support and current denials, amid questions about journalistic honesty and party interests.
Aldermen, Corporate Influence, and Election Record
The Chicago Chronicle denounces aldermen in league with powerful corporations, urging voters to demand concrete records of actions like street railway fare reductions. It argues only those with demonstrable public benefit should seek reelection, mocking lack of accountability among many incumbents.
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The
Chicago Chronicle
Chicago
Journal reports McDonald withdrawal from presidential race
States show relief as McDonald withdraws from the race and the metropolitan press delays in seizing on the Journal's announcement. The item notes reaction of Mesars, McKinley, Reed, Morton, Allison and others to the development.
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Mesars
McKinley
Reed, Morton, Allison Et al
R. T. McDonalda
Statesmen Meet in Terre Haute Calm Fight Fears
Indianapolis dispatch describes a crowded New Castle scene as Johnson and Watson meet. After tense moments Watson and Johnson shake hands, Johnson apologizes for harsh remarks, and the planned joint canvass is canceled amid a public display of reconciliation. Willis W. Wright case mentioned in broader report.
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Terre Haute
Willis W. Wright
Young Attorney in Trouble Report Says He Lacks Capacity
Vigo County Bar rejects Jeff J. Whelan of Crawfordsville for admission after a committee finds utter lack of knowledge of primary legal principles and failure to answer. Whelan disputes the ruling claiming damage to reputation and barred practice statewide. Augustus Reed, 83, pioneer citizen and former county commissioner, lies near death after stormy service during courthouse removal. James Boggs, of Scottspare, back from mob attack at Chandler & Taylor plant, returns home with head laceration and knife wound.
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Crawfordsville
Henry van Cleave
Claude Johnson
Schuyler Kennedy
Whelan
Jeffersonville
Augustus Reed
Blue Lick
Board of
Reed
Board of Commissioners
Court House
Charlestown
Ice Companies to Confer on Summer Rates in Terre Haute
Terre Haute reports a April 18 conference among three ice firms to set summer rates. Original 2 to 8 cent charges may be restored after last summer’s price war cut to 14 cents per hundred, which left dealers unprofitable. Also dated March 25 Liberty: J Newton Hornen, 78, died of paralysis. a Civil War veteran who served in the sixty ninth Indiana and was four times county recorder and two-term sheriff. long-time county resident active in G A R and Odd Fellows. Willis W. Wright, Indianapolis, died at home March 25. born Oct 1 1817 in Denton County, Ma. Mary and others noted Quaker connections and early work at Milton.
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Terre Haute
Liberty
J. Newton Howren
Indiana
G. A
Indianapolis
Willis W. Wright
Clifford Avenue
Wright
Denton
Caroline
County
Ma. Mary
Milton
Discharged chief sues city over four year contract
John Gerner, once chief of the fire department, alleges his four year contract was violated by an early discharge after he refused to resign for the city council. Also notes control changes at the Daily Republican and a Chicago robbery case with loot exceeding $50,000.
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Darosges
Fashionable Trimmings in Womens Wardrobes
A detailed fashion note describes current trends with vests, jabots, collars, and elaborate trims. Emphasis on buttons, embroidery, lace, and mousse de soie, plus decorative flowers on gowns and hats.
Classified Advertisements and Political Announcements
A garbled page of late 19th or early 20th century classifieds includes job ads personal notices and an extensive list of political candidate announcements. Names such as W. S. Ganpy Louis J. Bonstyn John H. Rohan Sidney C. Lumbard Crancey B. Oakley Wa T. Jefferies Emmett Martin Adolph Schulte and others appear alongside rent notices and services offering employment. The column mix reflects typical urban newspaper advertising and local election campaigning in dense listings.
Real estate price gap bewilders on East Berry street
A baseball pitcher can stand on a $5,000 East Berry street lot and throw to a Lakeside lot selling for $8,800. The large price difference between closely situated parcels highlights uneven land values in a small area.
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J. B. Monninc
Calhoun
Gabon
J. B, Monning
East Berry
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Stacle
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Journal
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Stranghan
Young Attorney
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Ice Trust
New Hands
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Edward A. Remy
Daily Republican
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China Sobrage
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Schrage
Thomas Reynolds
Cleveland House
South Third Lod Piscs
Washington
Diinois
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Michigan
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Wisconsin
Ilowa
Hata
Tailor Costume
Evening Post
E. Berry St
Evenine Post
O. L. Perry
West DeWald Street
J. G. Hartman's Cigar Factory
Maumee Ave
Co- Operative Association
Calhoun Street
Maple Ave
Care Evening Post
Lewis Street
M. Wayne
Kokomo, Ind
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Barr Street
G. C
Wells Street
H. C. Bare
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H. L. Care Evening Post
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W. J
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C. H
H. van
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Madison
Grand Street
Decker
Hanna Street
Evening Peoples
Manes
O. G. Gustavus
Romy & Bobilys
Normandy
F.j.curticer& Schmitz
Louis F. Cardes
Pixley-Long Block
Allen
Whitley
W. 8. Ganpy
Borror
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Whitley Counties
Louis J. Bonstyn
John H. Rohan
Mr. Epiror
Sidney C. Lumbard
Hi. P. Scuerer
Crauncey B. Oakley
Eprronn
Wa. T. Jefferies
Eprrom
Henry Monrnie
Tenth Ward
Emmett Martin
B. Borrkenstein
Mr Borror
H. G. Nrexman
Mr. Eorror
Henry F. Baru
Eorror
Waum Meyer, Jr
Seventh Ward
Adolph Schulte
Charies Haan
Eprron
Fifth Ward
Henry Hill
Frank Purcell
Ninth Ward
R. Klegin
East Washington ST
Mark
Kilmer
A. J. Keller
Lou Blk
Calhoun and
Washington Boulevard
W.g.burket
D.D.S
J. Haverly
Norz
Centlivre
Dee
G. Kluq’s
Hanna ST
Sassi
Fisher Brothers
Calhoun St
Samuel Fisher
Max B. Fisher
Sommer’s
Moellering
Rescue Medicine Co
Ft. Wayne
Bradley & Son
Business College
Lakeside
Alfred Grindle
Bass ‘Block
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