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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1896
Page
2
The Fort Wayne Post reviews the council race, calling for votes against Tigar Sommers Scheid Borkenstein while backing Mohr Fisher and Waltemath. It frames the election as a battle against a street railway monopoly and pledges to defend the people’s interests.
An article notes a rising flow of immigrants, highlighting unprecedented numbers and potential social and economic impacts. Authorities warn of strain on services while communities react with varied responses.
A column denounces immigrant waves to America citing poverty and crime concerns while praising loyal newcomers. It mentions Dutch traitors in the Transvaal prison and mocks a voter who did not participate, noting a promoter’s sharp editorial missteps.
The Evening Post contest at the International Business College shows Charles Condon with 1000 coupons in a close race. Others include Louis W. Koch with 900 and Harry Smith, with several contenders yet unclear.
With the new time card in effect Oct 20 leaving Fort Wayne at 7 10 a m and arriving Indianapolis at 11 28 a m. Returning from Indianapolis at 6 25 p m arriving Fort Wayne at 10 20 p m the schedule offers a half day in the state capital.
The article outlines close bodices with chemisettes in light tones like white and cream, featuring Louis Seize corsages and various vests. It describes fabrics such as surah satin merveilleux and brocade silk, details a Louis Seize coat bodice with green and rose broche silk, emerald buttons, and a black hat trimmed with plumes.
The Pennsylvania lines introduce uniformed parcel porters at Jersey City to aid arriving and departing passengers. Services are free and included from Cortlandt street ferry to the American line pier and between Desbrosses street ferry and the Ninth avenue elevated railroad, with help carrying parcels during 6 a.m. to midnight daily.
The Evening Post reports a large April rise in circulation with over 400 new subscribers. Circulation records listing subscriber names and addresses are open for advertisers to inspect, inviting scrutiny of the sworn totals for April.
A compendium of fables and morals from late century tales told by talking bikes and barnyard animals. The pieces feature anthropomorphic machines and fowl characters delivering morals about honesty self defense and restraint with the New York World supplying the framing.
A Kentucky murder case hearing reveals William R. Trusty testifying he drove an old man he thought was a doctor to the Fort Thomas area where Pearl Bryan’s body was found. He identified Georgie Baker alias Emma Evans and recalled a gray horse. Prosecution aims to show the death occurred in Ohio, not Kentucky, to derail the trial.
Citizens learn that John H. Rohan is a sheriff candidate and Da J H Karrs and W W Barnett M D deputy coroner announce candidacies, all subject to the Democratic nominating convention’s decision. The notices call for party support in Allen County.
A new Maumee bridge will be built this year linking Walton avenue south of the river to Walton avenue in Lakeside. A Streetcar line from Washington street will cross the bridge, connecting with the Lakeside line to form a belt railroad. East end residents expect growth as the bridge sits 150 feet from East Wayne street and will connect Lakeside’s two ends along the streetcar route.
Elsie Kregle a 16 year old white girl was murdered in a ravine near the National Zoological Park in Washington. Her throat was cut six times and her clothes torn as she fought her assailants before dying in a shallow creek. No arrests have been made. a mysterious negro sighting and a pistol were reported nearby.
In Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin Mrs F X Sailor and her two children drowned in the bay after walking out with them and submerging them. The woman then took her own life by the same method. A fisherman found the bodies near shore. Family troubles reported as motive.
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