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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1896
Page
3
The piece recaps a heated Senate exchange with Tillman lambasting bureaucracy in the navy and criticizing bonds, while Hill defends Democracy and urges harmony. Tillman claims South Carolina can be steered toward Populism. Hill counters with party loyalty and fiscal cautions.
In a fraught senate debate Tillman declares the people are desperate and accuses Grover Cleveland’s administration of serving money. He contrasts Cleveland with Andrew Jackson and denounces Ohio’s Sherman and Carlisle while warning that the public may demand blood.
Senator Tillman erupts in a fiery speech arguing Populism as wrath and predicting a stern challenge to rivals. He asserts allegiance to sound money and attacks leadership, while Senator Hill labels the remarks a dangerous drift toward Populism and questions executive overreach during revenue matters.
The exchange centers on Senator Hill's refusal to allow a Nevada senator to interrupt. Tillman mocks the New York stance on gold policy and forecasts a Democratic split again. Tillman calls for a Dillon dollar and reviews naval buildup while advocating party harmony and unity in essentials.
In Des Moines on May 2 the Dawson murder trial heard Dr Patchin, longtime family physician, testify that Dawson was insane at times on certain subjects. Daisy Dawson testified her father once threatened to kill her. Trial paused until Monday with expected testimony from Clara Dawson Scott and a possible psych depravity angle presented by the state.
In a communication to the Commercial Advertiser Joseph H. Manley of Auguste Moe says no withdrawal or discouragement from Speaker Reed’s friends occurred. He asserts McKinley will never be nominated and predicts a "rescue" victory in St Louis with a sound money issue. Senator T O Platt adds his view on McKinley’s prospects.
Indiana miners prepare for a protracted stoppage as nearly all mines suspend operations except Clinton, with four thousand workers idle and wage talks underway. Separate reports note eight hour day push, labor federation leadership comments, and local strike dynamics in Brazil and Indianapolis.
Indianapolis May 2 The McKinley faction plans a massive Tomlinson hall gathering to demonstrate strength ahead of the state convention. Anti McKinley forces are not yet organized and face a potential floor battle over resolutions. Richard W Thompson of Terre Haute may oppose adoption of a delegates’ instruction.
A Kokomo farmer reports losing hogs to cholera and describes a carcass wagon incident. A lightning strike at a rendering yard caused one supposedly dead hog to jump from the wagon and flee toward the pike, later recaptured and displayed at the factory yard eating rations.
County commissioners sue Chicago and Southeastern Railroad over a $2000 bond posted for a failed township election to fund shop and roundhouse construction. Also reports personal tragedy and crimes in brief, plus weather and debt data from Washington and regional forecasts.
Mayday market notes show on call rates and mercantile paper firm while Chicago Grain and Produce quotes list May and July bids. A murder in McKinney Texas involves Rev George R McKinney, owner of much of the town, beaten to death by Sid Hook Pai.
The Evening Post lists uncalled advertisements remaining at this office. Entries include B., 7-Box 2, 5-Carrie Helstein, 2-D., 4-Furnisher Rooms, 1-H., 1-H.L, 3-J., 3-J.-D. T., 1-Mrs. H. CG. iB., 4-Partner, 3-R. 3. E., 1-W. J., 3.
One cent per word for ads in the want columns under personal help and situations, free for personals. Ads may be left at the office or mailed to The Evening Post Fort Wayne Indiana. The note also warns that initials must be signed for delivery and no ad under 15 cents.
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