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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1896

Page

2

New York Electric Exposition Showcases U S Progress

In New York City the People’s Choice for Congress James M Robinson notes the electric exposition displays a vast $750 million array of devices. He cites electric power as the future surpassing steam and highlights phonographs lights heating and cooking as evolving uses. He mentions Spanish victory at Caracarira and incidents involving American seamen and British sailors in Shanghai with fragmented details.

New York City America New York

Sy good ing-nit and Holmes death penalty remark

A fragment quotes an alderman’s quip about capital punishment for a Michigan trial and notes a spring poem from the Cedartown Standard about fishing and fashion, including a joke about two jugs.

Chicago Holmes Michigan Cedartown

Methodist Conference Debates Women's Roles and Bishop Plans

At Cleveland the Methodist General Conference weighs curtailing ministerial powers and expanding lay control, with four women delegates not resuming seats while constitutional changes ease their admission. Debates cover bishops, elder residences, and minister time limits amid broader committee work and a fatal South Dakota cyclone report.

Cleveland Methodist General Conference India Thoburn China Japan Cleveland Methodists Ted J. W. E. Bowen Gammon Theological Institute Atlanta Easo Bowman St. Louis Merrill Chicago Andrews New York Foster Boston Moore Committee On Constitution General Conference

Evening Post April circulation soars with 400 new subscribers

The Evening Post reports a sharp rise in circulation in April with over 400 new subscribers. Advertisers are invited to examine the sworn circulation record and the books listing subscriber houses and addresses.

Evening Post The Post

Special excursion train tickets via Pennsylvania Short Lines

Special excursion fares offered to Pittsburg, St Louis, Chicago, Washington for major conventions from May through July. Valid return limits given for each destination with extensions. Local runs announced. fare concessions apply on the Pennsylvania system. For information contact passenger agents. J. E. Ross at Fort Wayne.

Pennsylvania Pittsburg St. Louis Chicago Washington, D. C Christian Endeavor Convention Fort Wayne J. E. Ross

Free Scholarship Contest Heads Into Final Weeks

Evening Post runs a scholarship contest at the International Business College. Charles Condon leads with 1000 coupons as Harry Smith and Louis W Koch trail, urging youths to join before the close. Pittsburg Saengerfest excursions offered June 6 to 8 with return by June 13.

Evening Post International Business College Charles Condon Louis W. Koch Harry Smith

Srefeast Panes in St Mur tan News

The report notes the introduction of uniformed parcel porters at Jersey City to assist arriving and departing passengers between Cortlandt Street and New York piers and between Desbrosses Street and Ninth Avenue lines. They operate daily from 6 am to midnight, carrying parcels when accompanying passengers. A separate item advertises Dr. Banning of Cleveland offering relief for ruptures and other ailments at the Aveline Hotel.

Pennsylvania Lines Jersey City Cortlandt Street Ferry New York City American Line Sixth Avenue Elevated Railroad Central Railroad of New Jersey Desbrosses Street Ferry Ninth Avenue

Allen County sheriff and coroner announcements

Several local candidates announce. John H. Rohan seeks Allen County sheriff, subject to Democratic nominating convention. Dr J H Kapis and W W Barnett, M D announce candidacies for coroner, subject to convention decisions.

Mr. Eprron John’ H. Rohan Allen County Eprron J. H. Kapis

Approaches Nicely Paved on Historic Columbia Street

Columbia Street, the city’s oldest business street, is now nicely paved to the bridge. East of the bridge the warm, porous soil, covered with gravel, keeps streets dry even in mud. The area promises rapid growth and may host a mission church by three denominations.

Columbia Street Lakeside

Democratic National Convention Excursions to Chicago

Tickets to Chicago offered at reduced rates via Pennsylvania Lines for July 3 4 5 6 with return by July 12. Details available from Pennsylvania Lines ticket agents.

Chicago Pennsylvania Lines

Dr. Banning Praised for Aid to Sufferers at Aveline Hotel

Dr. Banning of Willoughby Ohio has hosted months at the Aveline hotel aiding spinal disease rupture and deformity sufferers. He acted at the earnest request of many physicians and patients who benefited from his work.

Banning Cleveland Aveline Banning of. Willoughby, O Aveline Hotel Hag many _ph si

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