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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1896
Page
2
The Democrats urge voters to oppose James M. Robinson in the council race criticizing his stance on corporations and the consolidated street railway monopoly. They urge support for other candidates in various wards and list councilmen-at-large for endorsement.
A Fort Wayne editorial argues the conflict is between laboring classes and corporations over taxes and franchise practices. It asserts the Post’s exposure of tax dodging shaped public opinion and urges workers to judge leaders by records rather than party politics.
The article urges citizens to decide how to vote on corporation influence and tax issues. It frames two outcomes: one where the people won narrowly and another where they were defeated, and calls for electing candidates who will resist corporate concessions. It warns against voting along party lines and notes workers will be watching next Tuesday evening.
The article highlights a rising child labor problem based on a recent census, noting many underage workers in Chicago stockyards, factories, and shops after school hours, with morals concerns. New York figures show declining school attendance from 75.6% in 1851 to 57.8% in 1891, reflecting youths drawn into commercial life. It urges action to address these evils and mentions local political commentary on municipal finances and media coverage.
Charles Condon with 1000 coupons leads the Evening Post free scholarship contest at the International Business College. Interest grows as the race tightens with several weeks left before closing. Other top contenders include Louis W. Kook and Smith HaeVarees, while precise standings remain uncertain.
Washington gossip on civil service reform. If Republicans win, undoing Cleveland’s civil service classifications faces fierce politics. Presidents have grown in intellect and ethics. most avoid stepping back from civil service reform, shaping a modern permanent civil service debated across parties.
A Cripple Creek meeting of business men issued an address to the public stating the city remains a permanent gold district hub despite two major fires. They note the town’s growth to about 20,000 and promise to rebuild, seeking aid only on sound financial terms.
The Bridge and Structural Ironworkers union has initiated a strike in Chicago and Elmira on May 1 demanding a wage increase from 37 to 46 cents per hour, a 20 percent rise. Contractors dismiss the demand as impossible, warn of standstill, and note existing strike clauses protecting current agreements. The move threatens Union loop work and other high ironwork projects in the city, with prolonged disruption feared.
May Day labor activity surfaces in Pittsburg and New York with mixed outcomes. Bricklayers push for 40 cents an hour as unions and masters conference. plasterers strike. plumbers win four dollars daily. painters gain raises to 3.70. Eight hour day celebrated in New York with carpenters and joiners planning enforcement. few disruptions expected. Indianapolia section notes federation demand awaiting details.
Milwaukee residents face likely shutdown as a unionized workforce prepares a broad list of grievances. The Amalgamated Association seeks a 1 cent raise per hour, a move elevating wages by about six percent, and an eight hour day across power house departments. Union recognition is also pressed. If rejected, 900 street railway and 800 electrical workers may strike within a week.
Woolen canvas and mousselines de laine are touted as potential successors to crepon with canvases in bold colors. Designers stress public choice in fashion, citing Princess of Wales as taste benchmark and urging individual decision on styles. The illustration features a light sable gown with godet skirt, blue velvet revers, and renaissance sleeves designed by Dupic Chollet.
In a quip cited by Youth's Companion, a person who paints without skill contemplates a cloudscape on a ceiling after whitening it. A friend suggests reversing the sequence, joking that the painter should first render the cloudscape and then whitewash the ceiling, highlighting humorous advice about amateur artistry.
A grandfather wakes from a nap and notes his right arm still numb while Esmher jokes that his nose stayed awake. The exchange captures a light family moment with humor about a noisey scene during the nap.
Mr Eprrég-Piease announces John H. Rohan as sheriff candidate in Allen county subject to the Democratic nominating convention. A host of Democrats also nominate for coroner including Dr J H Kapren and W W Barnett M D Deputy Coroner subject to the convention.
The new Maumee bridge will be built this year to connect Walton avenue south of the river with Walton avenue in Lakeside. A street car line from Washington street will cross the bridge, forming a belt railroad to Lakeside, enabling east end residents to reach a planned suburb.
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