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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1896

Page

5

Butcher Caught In Slaughter Case At Tallmadge

Anson B. Strong, an ex convict with a grudge, was arrested in Ravenna Portage county on murder charges for the Stone couple killed at Tallmadge Saturday night. Evidence centers on past testimony from victim Stone linking Strong to earlier horse stealing crimes. Clothing found drying at a sister’s home and a Ravenna to Kent railroad ticket purchased last Saturday form key circumstantial signs. Strong claimed alibi of being at his sister’s on Saturday night and Sunday morning. City officials placed artillery on alert to head off disturbance as news spread.

Axron, O Anson B. Strong Ravenna Portage County Alvin N. Stone Tallmadge Strong Stone Kent Harper Battery A Light Artillery

Homicide at Cedar Church Leaves Sheriff Dead

At a Cedar church funeral ten miles east of Antlers Lt Isaac Reuben shot and killed Sheriff Campion Battiest of Cedar county. Both sides involved as investigators seek motive and details of the fatal shooting at the service.

Antlers Cedar Church Here Isaac Reuben Campion Battiest Cedar County

Prostrate Body Scene Cited With Sheriff Revolver

The article recounts a dire scene where a man lies prostrate as a sheriff's revolver sits nearby. It notes the dead man was fired upon and reloaded repeatedly with twenty seven bullets into the corpse. Reuben has not yet been arrested.

Reuben

Solving the Chicago Mystery Identifies Oliver Pike Body

Two men close to Oliver Pike of Steilacoom Washington confirm the body found in a trunk is Pike. The case ties to a murder mystery as investigators seek conclusive proof amid related court and industry news from St Louis and New York.

Oliver Pike Cuarcnco Austin Speculators Steilacoom Wash Washington

Governor Hughes Assaulted by Denver Times Reporter

Pra yix March 31 reports Governor L C H Hughes was struck in the face on the street by P J Clark a Phoenix correspondent for the Denver Times. The blow broke the governor s spectacles and caused minor facial wounds. Clark is in city prison awaiting trial.

Pra Yix L. C. H Hughes P. J. Clark Phoenix Denver Times Clark Hughes

Reliable Model Steam Bakery Easter Cakes and Bread

The Model Steam Bakery offers the finest cakes and bread for Easter preparations in the city. Call 388 for prompt delivery of orders.

For Sale Barn Outfit In First Class Condition

Complete barn outfit offered at about one third of value. Call at Evening Post office for details.

Cleveland Still Confident in Democratic Victory if His Platform Is Used

The New York World reports that President Cleveland believes he is a man of destiny and that Democratic success hinges on nominees and principles aligned with his program. Reverses within the party are seen as his victories, reinforcing his faith in public support and his own nomination on a Cleveland platform.

Grover Cleveland Cleveland Democratic Party Mr. Cleveland White House Democracy of New York Hill Maryland Kentucky Gorman New York World

New Confidence Trick Involving Kleptomaniac Suspects

A Chicago merchant, Leopold Orenstein, was swindled by two men in a carriage. One posed as a confident elderly master and the other as his valet. The master feigned kleptomania and paid on the spot with fake money for watches and jewelry valued at 267 dollars, with only a single $10 bill real.

Leopold Orenstein Chicago Orenstein

Boston Ancient and Honorable Artillery to Parade London

The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston plans to march armed and equipped in London as the first U S military body to do so. Sailing June 29 aboard a chartered ocean liner, the expedition includes a cadet band of 80 in special uniforms modeled after U S artillery dress. Five topics covered.

Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Boston United States London Atlantic United States Artillery

Bowd Sets World Record in Six Inch Rapid Fire

Petty Officer Bowd of the British flagship Royal Arthur scores a world record in rapid firing during a cruiser trial near Comer. While cruising at 12 knots, he hits 11 of 18 shots on a 12 foot square floating target at 1600 yards in under two minutes, with his fourteenth shot ready as time ends. The achievement earns recognition from admiralty and a wage increase.

Bowd Royal Arthur Comer Rowd Admiralty San Francisco Pxammer

The New Apartment House Idea and Its Complexities

A brief exploration outlines the New apartment house concept and its intricate design challenges. It notes planning concerns, construction questions, and potential impacts on residents and urban layout, highlighting the scale and novelty of modern housing projects.

Cuban War Updates Signal Backward Steps and Escapes

Havana reports indicate heavy insurgent losses with seventy two killed and 390 wounded as Maceo evades pursuers by terrain and sea. Government troops fortify forts with electric searchlights while outposts receive night service, and Dygert’s imprisonment case prompts war court inquiries as Weyler remains in favor.

Havana Wadra Teneris Guanas Tost Macéo Linares Yoclan Maceo Muriel Arolas Jucaro Moron Walter Grant Dygert United States Dygert Weyler

Labor Trouble Over Eight Hour Demand In Chicago

Chicago faces a developing strike as about 300 carpenters walk out in a push for eight hour workdays and union-only hiring. Federation of Labor backing threatens widespread slowdowns across the building trades with 13,000 local carpenters and 1,400 bases tied to the action.

Chicago Carpenters Federation of Labor Indianapolis Knights of the Hammer

Goal weighing law knocked out by Illinois Supreme Court

Illinois Supreme Court declares the coal mine weighing act unconstitutional in the case of William Harding and Charles Emery v. The People. The statute required mine owners to weigh all coal at every mine where payment was by weight, applying only to rail or water shipped coal and restricting one class of operators. The decision cites unequal burdens and interference with contract rights.

Springfield Supreme Court William Harding Charles Emery Ve

Democratic convention set for April in Denver

Denver March 81. The Democratic state central committee votes to call the state and congressional convention to select national delegates in Denver on April 15. Senator Tillman of South Carolina is expected to attend.

Denver Democratic State Central Committee Tillman South Carolina

Pain in Head and Headache Remedy Ad

Advertisement notes relief from headache after using Dr Kay's Renovator. Claims attack ceased and lists price 25 cents and one dollar. Sold by druggists with C B Woodworth & Co as distributors.

Carpet Opening and Exposition Rooms Launch Event

On Wednesday April 8 the Exposition Rooms open with a major carpet display. The entire Carpet Room will be an exhibition of the latest carpets from top Looms, with a special sale offering upholstered rockers at half price on the second floor near the new electric elevator.

United States

Foster Furniture Co. Sells Lot Amid Ball Toss Remark

Foster Furniture Co stands over a $5,000 East Berry Street lot and hosts a public event featuring a ball toss as part of the sale.

East Berry

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