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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1896

Page

3

Court martial opens for men captured on the Competitor

The court martial in Havana opened to hear charges against Alfredo Laborde and four others seized from the American schooner Competitor by the Spanish gunboat Mensajera. Prosecutor details capture, documents, and war material aboard, including rifles, carbines, dynamite, and cartridges.

Havana Associated Press Key West Fla Court of Justice Navy Yard Emilio Ruiz Saturnino Montojo Antonio Martin Posadilla Antonio Perez Rendon Eduardo Arias Salgado Diego Camino Jose Sevillano Carlos Camino Miguel Suarez Alfredo Laborde Laborde Elias Bedia John Milton Kansas William Gildea Teodoro Mata Florida Button Mensajera Adornec Munson Bntrada Callazo

Laborde Testifies Prisoners Forced Onboard Cuban Expedition

Alfredo Laborde, 39, from New Orleans, testified he was coerced with 24 passengers at Cape Sable to take arms and board the schooner Competitor for a mission to Cuba. Other prisoners describe compulsory travel, no landing, and involvement of a drowned passenger Quesada. The prosecutor labels all as traitors aiding insurgent efforts.

Alfredo Laborde Laborde New Orleans Key West Cape Sable Munson Cuba Quesada de Elias Bedia Bedia Teodoro Mata Mata Prats William Gildea Gildea John Milton Lahorde Dliibusters Milton Vis 6 United

Court Decides Prisoners Do Not Come Under the Treaty

The court martial in Cuba refuses to apply the Spain United States treaty to the prisoners on the Competitor. Ramon Pardo defends. William s protests against summary trial but is allowed contact. Testimony from Lieutenant Button and the Mensajera pilot questions guilt while the court adjourns without a verdict.

Ramon Pardo United States Ramon Williams Navarro Washington Spain Williama Ortizene Cuba Button Mensajera Pardo Laborde Bedis Milton Gildea Seal

Clerks All Year Round and Senate Doings

The senate completed the river and harbor bill minus the Santa Monica bay deep sea harbor item amid opposition from two California senators. The Detroit river bridge bill was postponed to next session. The house approved year round clerk salaries, backed by Cannon and opposed by Dingley, with a party split shown. Night session passed twenty two private pension bills and more were reported.

Washington Senate Pacific Coast California Santa Monica Bay Southern Pacifico Railroad Detroit River Detroit House Congress Cannon Appropriations Committee Dingley Allverite

Bradstreet notes mixed business signals in May report

Bradstreet's May 9 summary flags cool weather depressing trade and surplus cotton depressing woolen mills while lumber demand wanes in St. Louis and Minneapolis. Iron and steel show dullness with no new orders, yet bank clearings rise and more staples advance. Confidence grows for autumn business, with territory coverage including St. Louis and Minneapolis. 267 US failures this week amid broader economic signals.

New York Bradstreet's St. Louis Minneapolis Kansas City Oritaha St. Paul

Remarkable Indiana delivery yields six newborns at rural home

Frei Heinsnit on a farm near Fowler was surprised by a record birth tally. Nine children in the household included six newborns one day old with three boys and three girls. The mother and all babies are reported bright and well despite the extraordinary event with the physician attributing good recovery prospects to the family.

Indiana Fowler Frei Heinsnit Heinsnit Bagsige A. W. Johnston B. F. Horner HM. O. Baxen Fort Wayne

Man and Wife Reunite After Twenty Year Separation

Judge Marbro of Kentucky meets his wife by chance at the Big Four station Fowler. Twenty years earlier they wed in England. her father Lord Lindsley opposed the marriage and had her leave. She later divorced him and, after a son was born, inherited eight million dollars on Lord Lindsley’s death. She remarried and has three children by the second husband. Judge Marbro is wealthy and also married.

Fowler Judge Marbro Kentucky Chicago Limited England Lord Lindsley Marbro Americs San Francisco

Dastardly Gunplay Ends in Double Shootings and Suicide

In Williamsport on May 9 Charles Harison shot Ida Welch and H Smith at the Welch home, both wounded, then fatally shot himself. Harison and Smith were rival suitors. Miss Welch had accepted Smith. Welch and Smith were confronted, Harison opened fire, then killed himself. Welch’s injuries were serious but stable. Smith’s prognosis is doubtful. Also, Indianapolis reports the death of Thomas M. Bassett, longtime merchant.

Williamsport Charles Harison This County Ida Welch H Smith Miss Welch Harrison Smith Welch

Mayor Faggart Patrolman Foils Night Intruder

In Indianapolis on May 9 a prowler was spotted near Capitol Avenue. Carter Temple, a veteran patrolman, confronted the intruder and demanded his purpose. The exchange turned tense as Temple restrained the man and examined his face.

Indianapolis Faggart Capitol Avenue North Carter Temple J ‘Temple

Cardinal Gibbons Visit to St Marys of the Woods in Terre Haute

Cardinal James Gibbons arrived by special car for a visit to St Marys of the Woods. He attended benediction in the sisters chapel and met with the sisters before mass at 6:30. He will travel to St Louis for Archbishop Kain’s consecration.

Cardinal Gibbons St. Mary's Terre Haute Cardinal James Gibbons St. Mary’s-of the-Woods St. Mary's St. Louis Kain

Gowdy Sees Indiana Rally For McKinley Nomination

Indianapolis reports John K. Gowdy stating the Republican convention confirms McKinley support in Indiana with about 90 percent backing after Harri son letter clues. Waterloo notes a drowning accident as Mrs John Southerland dies after tubs and soapsuds fall. Vincennes announces Henry Cauthorn seeks Democratic lieutenant governor nomination.

Gowdy Indianapolis John K. Gowdy McKinley Harrison Indiana Cauthorn Vincennes Henry Xs, Cauthorn

Prohibition Nominee and Curfew News Briefs

The Vermont Prohibition convention nominated Rodney C. Whitemore for governor. Congressman RE. D. Cooke of Chicago is seriously ill in Washington. Naperville council passes a curfew for under 15s from 9 PM to 6 AM unless accompanied by an adult. Rockford society ladies plan charity car conductors on May 16 with proceeds. Al Chadler of Gallup, NM drank arsenic after praying with a minister and died. Spanish stats show royal forces in Cuba lost many to battle and disease through March 1806. Newport trial nears end as weather officer testifies. 155 witnesses have appeared. case not to jury before Monday. John Seward, involved in the case, was eggs- attacked in the streets by youths.

Rodney C. Whitemore RE. D. Cooke Chicago Washington Naperville City Railway Company al Chadler Gallup N. M Cuba Jackson Newport United States John Seward

Markets Report Tangles with Mixed Prices and Arrears

New York markets show mixed activity with on call money at 2.25 percent and steady sterling exchange. Bond and grain quotes fluctuate while Chicago live stock and agricultural staples move through the day. Political notices from Georgia describe county nominating dynamics and a police arrest in Atlanta for a gang leader.

New York May & Money Aterling United States Pacitit Chicago

Evening Post Letter List Uncalled Advertisements

An interoffice notice lists uncalled advertisements in the Evening Post. Items include various initials and descriptions such as 7-Box 2, 5-Carrie Helstein, 4-Furnished Rooms, 1-H, 3-J, and others with no current caller. The page records several unclaimed entries from multiple categories.

Evening Post

Wanted Furnished First Floor Room With Board

A young married couple seeks a furnished first floor room with board from a private family. Ref exchange noted. Address given as E. F. C. in the Evening Post.

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