The People’s Choice for Congress James M Robinson
Fort Wayne mayor Henry P Scherer was sworn in this morning as mayor after an election pledge to enforce all laws. The oath followed the qualified affirmation before Allen Circuit Court clerk H M Merzert on May 7 1896. The Post notes Scherer’s favorable start and urges public support for a strong mayoral record.
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Henry P. Scherer
Fort Wayne
Scherer
United States
Indiana
H. M. Merzert
Allen Circuit Court
Mr. Scherer
Devastation of Forests and Conservation Calls
A western paper reports a syndicate owning 40 000 acres of woodland in north Idaho with an estimated yield of 400 000 000 feet of various firs and cedars. The writer advocates tree planting laws like Germany, noting potential U.S. penalties for deforestation. Patrick Ryan is mentioned as a longtime candidate for weighmaster.
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New York
Idaho
Germany
Baseball boom in Richmond spreads to historic city limits
A brief note states a baseball craze linked to Baxann and a chess bagm incident is alleged. The movement began in Richmond and is reported to extend toward the edge of the historic city, suggesting growing regional interest in local sports activity.
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Richmond
unruly dialogue slips into pidgin and gossip
A tangled scene unfolds with Angeline and Reginald exchanging phrases about elopement and mortgage trouble. The dialogue shifts among voices as a mercenary tone surfaces, with interjections about a baron and a hidden truth. The piece then touches on a sermon by Mrs. Lide Meriwether in Little Rock, titled Who Touched Me.
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Angeline
Reginald
Micky
Detroit
Deptar
Lide
Meriwether
Memphis
Congregational Church
Little Rock
Doctor Bann ing of Cleveland at Aveline Hotel
Sufferers from rupture varicocele piles spinal disease deformities and mechanical disturbances of the pulmonary digestive and nervous systems will find relief by calling on Dr Bann ing of Cleveland who remains at the Aveline Hotel for a brief period.
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Banning
Cleveland
Aveline
Uniformed Attendants for New York Passengers via Pennsylvania Lines
Uniformed attendants will assist arriving and departing Pennsylvania Lines passengers in New York City. They will accompany travelers between Cortlandt Street ferry, the American Line pier, and Desbrosses Street ferry, with access to Ninth Avenue and Sixth Avenue elevated rails. Service runs 6 a.m. to midnight daily, carrying parcels when accompanying passengers. Additionally, ticketing changes: from July 1, 1886, single trips expire one day after sale. round trips expire ten days after sale.
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Pennsylvania Lines
Jersey City
Cortlandt Street Ferry
New York City
American Line Pier
Sixth Avenue Elevated Railroad
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Desbrosses Street Ferry
Ninth Avenue Elevated
Post Lake Trip Coupon Contest Entices City
The Evening Post offers a two week all expenses paid lake trip with an escort for the citys most popular self supporting young lady. Coupons flow in weekly and may be credited to any contestant. leaders include Mary Falvy, Elva Beagle, and Emma Wallace among others.
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Lakes
Mary Falvy
Wayne Knitting Mills
Elva Beagle
M. D
Emma
Wallace
Jessie Aiken
Seamstresa
Rose Kellar
Route to State Capital via L E and W Ry Fort Wayne
New time card effective October 20 shows trains from Fort Wayne depart 7:10 p m arrive Indianapolis 11:28 a m returning depart Indianapolis 6:25 p m arrive Fort Wayne 10:20 p m. This schedule offers a half day for business at the state capital.
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Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Charles Condon Leads In International Business College Race
Charles Condon leads the Evening Post’s Free Scholarship race at the International Business College with 1000 coupons read in the exciting contest. The field includes Louie W. Kooh and Harry Smith as contenders, with only a few weeks left before the contest closes. Boys, hurry to join the bid for a business education.
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Evznine Post
International Business College
Charles Condon
Louie
W. Kooh
Harry Smith
Cessener
Evening Post circulation grows in April gains subscribers
The Evanrea Poer announces a large April rise in readers with over 400 new subscribers this month. Circulation books listing every subscriber's house and address remain open for advertisers to inspect, inviting examination of the paper's reach and distribution.
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Evanrea Poer
Post
Death of Gordon in Khartum and his heroic defense
The account recalls Charles George Gordon’s life from royal lineage to Khartoum siege. It notes his early mischief, military career in China, and steadfast defense of Khartoum against the Mahdist forces. Gordon led from the front, issued paper money, and died defending the city as Arabic forces breached the gates.
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Qoopyright
American Press Association
Ordon
Sudan
England
Upper Nile
Gordon
Anartyr den
Khartoum
Charles George Gordon
Preston Pans
America
Louisburg
Wolfe
Plains of Abraham
Charles George
Henry William Gordon
Khartum
Royal Arsenal
Royal Military Academy
Charles Gordon
Musmar
Ube
Trem Palace
China
Pire
Khhartum
White
Blue Nile
Kharram
G. G. Gonpor
White Nile
Grorce
Dream Heaven Bargain Counter At Leavenly Store
A San Francisco Call item notes a dream of heaven featuring a vast dry goods store and bargain counters where 98 cent items would cost more elsewhere. The odd scene contrasts with other clippings about divorce suits and cultural jests.
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Mr. Blossom
Mra
Joe
San Francisco
Allen County sheriff and coroner candidate announcements
A set of campaign notices announces John H. Seve as sheriff candidate for Allen County subject to the Democratic nominating convention. Also four Democrats urge candidacy for coroner with notes from Da J H Kapru and W W Barxert M D Deputy Coroner.
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Eprror
John H. Seve
Allen County
J. H. Kapru
Bprroz
Anneantinan
New Bridge Over the Maumee Link to Lakeside
The Maumee will gain a new bridge this year connecting Walton avenue south of the river to Walton avenue in Lakeside. A street car line from Washington street will cross the bridge, forming a belt railroad and linking the two Lakeside ends. East end residents anticipate a handsome suburb development as the belt line connects the communities.
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Maumee
Walton Avenue
Lakeside
Washington Street
Wayne Street
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Ofice
Tritane
Ind
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Evening Post
Congress
James M. Robinson
Patrick Ryan
Rae
Angelina
Heginald
Washington Times
Pennsylvania
Lake Erie & Western Erailroad Co
Cincinnati & Louisville
R.R
Northern Ohio Railway Co
Muncie
Big Four
International Business ’ College
Dr. Banning
Willoughby
Burrough Shields
Logansport
Ae County
Chioggo Record
Paderewski
Reese
New
York & Journal
German Baptist Meeting
Otte
Voormuawee
W. W. Barxert, M. D
Oeewae
Bryant
Creighton Ave
Fox Street
Everett & Doud
Mackinac
Petoskey
Chicago
Oun
Toledo
Marquette
Rem
Ae Schantz
Mich
Mennonite Book Concern
Farmunis
East Main Street
Zion
A. GC. Gocke
Corser
Broadway
Washington Boulevard
George Meyers
Emmett Martin
Corner
Hanna & Buchanan
Felephone
Bradley & Son
East
Wayne St
Jaiser
Centlivre
K. Klein
East Washington ST
J. B. Monning
J. B. Mi
Pignigs
Pearl Street
Geo H. Seabold, Sr
Ss. Bash & Co
Calhoun and
Wayne Streets
Calhoun St
Geo. C. Stemen
Klugg’s
Hanna
New. Denison
Alfred Grindle
Bass Block
Pres
A. J
Fort Wayne Steam Laundry
West Main Street
W.B. Phillips
Telephone
WM. Turner
Hanna and DeWald Streets
Hamilton National Bank
Mary A. Whery
Madison St
L, Jaktheimer & Sow
Tailors
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