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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1896
Page
3
Indiana delegates drifted into a quiet start as elections delayed city and country participation. Most insiders expect McKinley to win but oppose binding instructions. Harrison may attend and address the gathering while anti McKinley forces prepare a possible surge for General Harrison with cross state support.
Mike Minnehan, a prominent Evansville citizen and former council critic, sues his son Timothy for $464.55. He claims charges for one year of board at 350 dollars weekly, whisky and beer at 50 cents daily, cigars at 15 cents daily, washing, shaving, clothing and shoes, and other items. The suit follows a prior court decision that left Minnehan with a life interest in property awarded to his two sons Timothy and William.
May 6 report shows Indiana town elections closing after starting Monday Local issues dominated while party lines appeared in many districts Republicans gained in Greenfield Lafayette Wabash North Vernon Madison Rochester Laporte Columbus Attica Bloomington Portland New Albany Andrews Brazil Clinton Lebanon Alexandria and others Democrats or gains shown in Fort Wayne Terre Haute Greencastle Vincennes Seymour Decatur Covington Tipton Rushville Crawfordsville Monticello Carbon Anderson Shelbyville
May 6 reports in Terre Haute detail sudden resignations at key churches including Dr Cruto of First Congregational and Dr Stanley of St Stephen's Episcopal. Farewell sermons marked departures, with Washington Avenue Presbyterian and the Christian church also seeking successors amid a clergyman exodus.
Cleveland May 6 reports the Methodist general conference entering a tense fourth day as the eligibility of women delegates dominates debate. Lay delegates seek to end discussion by noon with possible vote today or tomorrow, while reports on extending pastors’ terms are tabled. The Seventh District conference vows to defend member rights in choosing representatives amid concerns the ministry holds too much power.
Washington May 6 It is reported that an expert accountant for the secretary of State found a shortage of 127 009 in the trust funds account of F J Keickhofer the former disbursing officer. Adding to a 12000 shortage last reported by treasury auditors the total reaches about 130 000. Keickhofer long served in that role under several administrations and was regarded as competent. Olney removed him after evidence prompted the action. Keickhofer’s friends insist he is innocent of any criminal act.
Oscar George Westphal, a Buffalo barber, turned himself in after a punch struck George Bischoff, a tailor, fatally. Bischoff, about 40, was choking a pin boy in a bowling alley when Westphal ordered him to stop. Bischoff collapsed after the blow, with a lip wound and no further signs of life.
Washington May 6 Senate discussed river and harbor Hill until 2 p m when bond resolution came up. Peffer urged a vote, opposition arose and he yielded. Hill continued speaking and Pettigrew spoke for the resolution. Several pension bills passed. House refused to concur in Senate naval bill amendment to reduce battleships from 141 to 81 and asked a conference. Special order set private pension bills with ten minutes per bill. 405 on calendar. Also hearings on the filled cheese bill opposed by manufacturers and exporters for discriminating against a meritorious industry. Habeas corpus case: Richard Rowe extradited in Poweshiek county. He seeks trial as accessory. Iowa law questioned.
LexineTon May 6 Carlisle denies rumor he voted for Republicans in last state election as he states by telegram that he did not vote for Bradley or any other Republican on the state ticket. The Kentucky statesman asserts the charge is false.
The body of Mrs G J Jackson a leading Grand Rapids resident who died by suicide two weeks earlier was found eight miles downstream in the Wisconsin River main current. In PAu on May 6 F B Doran Republican won St Paul mayoral race by at least eight thousand indicating GOP gains.
In Brownstown on May 6 a defendant was convicted of murdering Andrew Darcus in a case where the accused had been out but a few hours prior to the incident.
In Cincinnati on May 6 a five story building housing Adolph Drachs and Louis Fey collapsed after an explosion. Eight died and thirteen remained missing, with several others believed still trapped in debris. Fire crews moved walls and braces as engineers warned removing more debris risked fresh collapse. John McCarthy died from internal injuries, while C. F. Andress and Mamie Kennedy were identified among victims.
The update lists dead including Rollin A. Davis Hamilton O Ella Singleton Zanesville O Adolph Drachg Felicia Drachs and C. Wells with ten still hospitalized. Missing include William Meyer Barbara Steinkamp Louis Fisdick James Grant William Roberts Doc Seaman William Lauth John McGarvey William Carr Southgate Lightfoot H H Wilson John Beers. Families fear for Mrs Drachs while workers clear bulging walls and resume recovery of bodies as morgue holds the husband and daughter.
President Kruger addressed the Transvaal congress in Pretoria on May 6. The meeting declared relations with foreign powers friendly and noted a push for closer union with the Orange Free State, seen as signaling hostility to England. He offered no definite comments on recent troubles.
A cloudburst in Ashland Wisconsin yesterday flooded cellars and damaged extensive property. Street damage is estimated at 2000 dollars. The Ashland Lighting Company’s large oil tanks were swept away by the flood. Two residences were struck by lightning.
Springfield reports on May 6 that the state treasurer stated no funds are on hand to pay the state value. Officials indicate payments will not occur until July.
In an old time brigand episode near Frascati the duke and duchess of Saxe Meiningen were halted by two masked men who demanded money. The couple offered 55 lire, the raiders fled, and authorities pursued. The brigands were captured after being found drinking the loot. The incident prompted a formal apology to the ducal party and praise for prompt police action.
Crowds of strikers and sympathizers disrupted Milwaukee streetcars on May 6, with hats stolen and cars stoned though no serious injuries occurred. About 150 electricians walked off, 34 cars ran on main lines, 13 lines idle, and 100 nonlocal workers hired to fill roles. A 4,000-strong mob attacked cars on Farwell avenue, bricks flying as policemen guarded crowded motors. Police shut saloons near the barns as arrests followed.
Fragmentary OCR data presents a sequence of lettered entries and numbers such as B, 7-Box 2, 5-Carrie Helstein, 2- D, 4-Furnished Rooms, 1-H, 1- H. L., 3-J, 3-J. D. T., 1-Mrs. H. Co. B., 6-Partner, 3-R. J. E., 1-W. J., 3. The text lacks coherent narrative or identifiable event and cannot determine a clear subject or outcome.
A widow with one child seeks a housekeeper. Address Carrie Tielstein, Evening Post.
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