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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1896
Page
1
The article discusses accusations that Ari alleges exposure to false swearing framed for political aims. It analyzes motives and potential impact on public perception and electoral processes.
Readable fragments show affidavits accusing city officials of beer distribution at a Dick Hor man gathering April 25 1896. Several signers deny the claims citing illiteracy and German custom. others dispute specifics about beer and inclusions in the Journal report.
The Evening Post plans to publish affidavits alleging Mayor Oakley and several Republicans attended beer fueled meetings. The Journal is accused of fabricating statements and insulting German Fort Wayne citizens. Plaintiffs seek retractions and a possible perjury investigation by the prosecutor.
The Journal prints a retraction to defend Dr. A. P. Buchman E. W. Cook L. P. Sharp and W. O. Gross stating they were not at the meeting and did not participate. It notes affidavits declare participants volunteered names and that subscriptions offered a dollar each for attendance. William Schroeder denies sending anyone to Kleekamp's office and swears to the statements before a notary.
The article accuses the men who made the affidavits of preparing other affidavits. They say these were read to them in English and German and carefully explained. The piece labels the affidavits as free W 4.
The document recounts a sworn statement by Nohrwald claiming he could not read or write and was not sworn, while Kleekamp allegedly dictated an affidavit. A second affiant, John Telgman, disputes the published sworn statement about the May 3 1896 report and April 25 1896 meeting with Republican candidates.
The Pittsburg shops resumed operations this morning and Nickel Plate Engineer Frank Murphy returned to work after a brief illness. Fireman Wills and Engineer Lynch also reported for duty after a few days vacation. A large crowd at the Nickel Plate depot yesterday hoped to see W K Vanderbilt and party, but the train did not stop as they tour the Vanderbilt railway lines. Mr C H Deebler, new Wabash master mechanic, was installed by Supt J B Barns and will soon reside at 215 West Berry Street. Frank and Zerber Jeremian of the Big Four shops at Belfountaine will join the Michigan Division of the Big Four lines.
A report flags allegations that foreign workers in Minnesota earn higher wages than domestic labor. Officials review pay practices and potential wage disparity across sectors. Local authorities seek clarity amid broader labor market concerns.
The Fort Wayne strike against the Consolidated Street Car company centers on wage discrimination with imported labor paid 1.50 a day and local workers earning 1.25. Foreman John W. Gray, a veteran contractor, was dismissed after a 30 man crew demanded equal pay as the protests expanded to about 80 workers. The Post argues voting for company agents sustains monopoly and extortionate fares.
Meyers Bros Ice Co. markets pure lake ice at low prices in the city, advertising affordability compared to competitors.
In Anna Illinois a five year old boy Oscar Brinn died after his mother gave him morphine mispacked as quinine. The original quinine package, blue wrapped and labeled, concealed morphine in the bottle. A pharmacist error and unread poison labels led to the fatal overdose.
Anderson and Muncie ball clubs were arrested after opening the season for violating the Sunday law. Warrants cited property taxpayers near the park, and players faced Squire McCarthy. Muncie bonded for 480 dollars. Anderson players also posted bonds. This marks the first prosecution of its kind in the state and may halt Indianapolis Western league Sunday games moving to Anderson.
Daily arrivals bring fresh hats, flowers, and new millinery novelties to Gentheim’s Bazaar Millinery Department on the second floor at the Calhoun and Malinets corner.
The Musical Courier discusses stencil campaigns shaping western piano makers, noting W. W. Kimball’s rise to a factory producing over 160 pianos weekly. It praises the editor’s principled stance while acknowledging harsh critiques of early Kimball pianos and the dynamic moves of the Kimball firm.
A Musical Courier notice from April 15 1896 reports the W W Kimball Company plans to produce forty pianos per day in its large factories. The article lauds the Kimball piano as a historic success and anticipates major growth amid a reshaping of the piano trade in America.
An offer for a free eye examination is advertised at the corner of Calhoun and Malinsts with Dallas F. Green noted as the contact.
The Empire offers an extra attraction this week in Sanger Vaudevilles headlined by John B. Wills formerly of Two Old Cronies. The cast includes the Crawfords Charles Fulton F A Sanger Goggina and Davis and dancer Misa Stelis Wills. The troupe performs in Willa funny afterpiece The Fort Wayne Barbers with free admission via coupons printed in daily papers.
Haberkorn rejects the set of statements labeled I ten as false, insisting the criticisms are unfounded and misleading. The dispute centers on alleged mischaracterizations and factual accuracy disputed by Haberkorn.
A citizen letters to the editor alleging pay roll irregularities for city waterworks staff and urging public scrutiny. He disputes wage figures, questions time calculations, and criticizes the water system’s cleanliness and pipe maintenance under Trustee oversight and inspector Mr Sten. He identifies the mayor and Mr McDonald as officials involved.
Corner of Calhoun and Main streets features millinery goods with Sterling silver novelties advertised as prizes.
Gottlieb C. Koch died yesterday morning at 6 o'clock at his father Anthony Kochs home 57 West Lewis Street from lung fever He was 18 Funeral will be Wednesday at 2 PM from the residence and at 230 PM from Emanuel Lutheran Church Rev Gross officiating
An advertisement highlights new-style Oxford ties for men, children, youths, and ladies, praising their fit and dainty appearance with a pert toe peeping out. It claims availability in all styles and shapes for any purpose.
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