This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1896
Page
2
A note shows the Fort Wayne Indiana post office classifies this item as second class matter with a January 3 1996 entry date for mailing status and archival processing.
The Fort Wayne Post presses County Assessor Heath to place the Consolidated Street Railway franchise on the tax duplicate, arguing legality per Indiana Supreme Court rulings. Heath delays citing legal limits while the street railway touts the franchise as invaluable, drawing criticism of alleged conflicts of interest and political pressure in Fort Wayne.
Shelbyville reports a melee at the Clinton Rifles armory as James Magill Jr and Art Wilson, under intoxication, clashed with First Lieutenant Frank Strong. Wilson and Magill face charges of disobedience and drunkenness. Wilson also for striking an officer. Captain Clayton sent the case to Indianapolis for a court martial. Wilson faces at least thirty days if convicted.
Jeffersonville reports the death of Jacob Robinson, an aged convict at the southern prison. Known for truthfulness, he testified plainly at his murder trial despite risk, urging his daughter to tell the exact truth as well. His lifelong prejudices softened after confinement, becoming docile and obedient.
Greeneastle report chronicles Mrs. Thomas Wilson who traveled from Liverpool with seven hundred pounds. Her husband vanished with the money leaving her to seek help from a photographer and police. She has since inherited eighty thousand from her father, plans to return to America, and may bestow fortune on his benefactor who aided her.
George Wood, a powerful negro, waits trial for attempted murder of Wiley Weaver. In a jail corridor he attacked Sheriff Leming and Policeman Feagan with a heavy stick, stunning and injuring both before handcuffs ended the assault. Also, Governor Matthews’ relapse and a Mad Dog bite scare Indianapolis and Procession March 26 report a boy bitten by a mad dog, raising hydrophobia fears and noting the dog had already bit a horse.
Bishop Thomas Bowman presided at the fifty third annual session in Richmond as delegates argued over general conference elections in Cincinnati and the admission of women. In Columbus the Southern Indiana Editorial Association met with Jasper Packard as president and A Schopman as secretary, hosting visiting editors and families with a reception and banquet at the Belvidere hotel.
The Chicago Record notes an inquiry into whether no Cuban revolutionist leader owns any real estate on the island. If true, the finding could influence future U.S. policy toward Cuba and the ongoing disturbances.
A long OCR style広告 page offers wanted ads for jobs and household help with one cent per word and no ads under 15 cents, plus many political notices for various candidates in Allen and Whitley counties. The notices request readers to contact the Evening Post office for advertising and announce candidates for sheriff mayor city clerk and council seats with party names and ward designations.
Irish team to travel to Athens for the Olympic games amid growing activity in amateur sports. Pro motor promoters plan major pro events at race meets this season as golf clubs form at Bedford New York and UNC Chapel Hill. Princeton Football association names managers for 1896 with Harrison Hall as assistant. Sally Smith and Jerry Barnett to box in New York later this month. British Baseball association reports a strong year with many new clubs, including at Crystal Palace and Wembley Park.
A critique of shifting sleeve trends in Parisian fashion, noting ridicule of oversized sleeves yet outlining their advantages. The piece compares modern attire to antiquated Greek dress, warning that as fashions evolve the waistline and shoulder balance change, with illustrations of a blue velvet visiting gown and its decorative details.
A baseball pitcher can stand on a $5,000 lot on East Berry street and throw to a Lakeside lot selling for $800. The writer notes such a wide near proximity price difference cannot last as Lakeside lots grow scarce.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.