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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1896

Page

3

Ashland Fire Destroys Mills Bay Lumber Docks Milestones

Ashland Wisconsin fire devastates Shore Mill and Durfee docks amid vast lumber loss totaling about 5000000 dollars. Three men die including Peter Engeman whose clothing caught fire while jumping into the bay. Insurance covers most losses and thousands lose jobs.

Ashland Wis Durfee Shore North Wisconsin Lumber Company Hayward Haynes Lumber Company Oriental Wis Ketcham Lumber Company Chicago Barnett Reynold Superior Sawyer & Tuxbury Tonawanda Silverthorne Buffalo Charles Crogster J. F. Vatfosper N.boutin Millard Keystone Peter Engeman John Nolander Ole Olson

Michigan Town Fire Destroys L Anse Businesses

A fire at Smith's saw mill in L Anse and related blazes across town wiped out most business houses and residences. Many residents fled by rail and boat to Baraga with only 15 percent insurance. No fatalities reported, but heavy losses hit L Anse Lumber Co and ore docks, while a relief committee forms for the homeless.

Michigan Hoveaton Smith L’anse Bay Front Baraga L’anse Lumber Company South Shore and Atlantic Railway Company Buppee & Son Lloyd Hotel Wietze Steinfoerde Hanover Hugh M. Dewey Cleveland Earl R. Lewis George W. Bain Kentucky Frances E Willard Bridge Athletic Club South Brooklyn Nevada St. Louis Illinois Board of Agriculture Mike McRea Ozark Ala McRea Manning Straits Kansas Nebraska United States Cincinnati Augusta F. Hilgedick Faxon Township Sibley County Minn Minnesota Indian Head Proving Grounds Annie Anderson Trenton N. J Joseph Graham Henry Bolln Omaha Mike Walsh South Chicago Mary Barry Supreme Council of the American Protectives Washington

Riot at St Stanislaus Church in Detroit over priest

In Detroit the St Stanislaus Polish Roman Catholic church faced a tense clash as about 1000 worshippers surrounded the church yard to prevent Father Matkowski from entering. Bishop Richter and Father Matkowski later retreated to the parsonage as sheriff and police were summoned. A woman’s parasol strike reportedly hit the bishop and priest by accident during the disturbance.

Dettrroit St. Stanislaus Father Matkowski Father Torski Richter Grand Rapids

Senate Passes Pension Measures and Related Bills

Senate action covers pension law amendments benefiting widows and soldiers. Other items include a Santa Monica harbor paragraph dispute, a Dubois resolution on bond sales, and muster into service as evidence of fitness. Illinois crop bulletin notes wheat prospects and pest concerns amid rains.

Washington Senate Santa Monica Bay Cal California Southern Pacific Railway Dubois Congress Allaback Springfield Illinois State Board of Agriculture

Quakers Lead NL as Boston Climbs to Top Contenders

Philadelphia Quakers surge to the head of the National League, overtaking last week’s leaders as Boston rises. Chicago Baltimore Cincinnati tied for fourth with Louisville lagging behind amid divisional shifts and scattered scores. Milwaukee quiet after rail strike amid arbitration talks. Frankfort marks 25th anniversary of the Franco-Prussian peace treaty.

Chicago Quakers Boston Baltimore Cincinnati Louisville Naturiny Chica Tebring Washington Pittsburgh St. Lonie Yoelk St. Louis Cleeland Brooklyn Cleveland Lowisville Louisviles Cincinnaati Cincinnatii Louisvillé Bt. Louis Milwaukee Frankkfort-On-The-Main Frankfort Beodeie Bale Gee Pero Waa

Five men sentenced to death in Havana court martial

Five men caught with the Competitor filibuster were found guilty and sentenced to death by a Havana court martial. The Spanish government must approve the sentences. names include Alfredo Laborde and Dr Elias Bedia claiming American citizenship, William Gildea, John Melton, and Teodoro Mata.

Havana Alfredo Laborde Elias Bedia William Gildea John Melton Kansas Teodoro Mata Madrid James Creelman New York World Frederick W. Lawrence New York Journal New York Uncle Sam

Pro Cuban Circulars Urge Destructive Actions in Florida

A May 11 dispatch from Tampa reports a Cuban delegate Ferdinand Figueredo received a circular signed by General Marlot of the Matanza division calling for immediate execution of cane estate owners and platados deserters. The letter claims orders from General Weyler and describes arson and violence against estates and laborers as a display of national ruin.

Washington Olney North Atlantic Havana Florida Mitchel United States Madrid London Standard Senor Canovas del Castillo America Spain Weyler Cypan Tampa Fla Ferdinand Figueredo Marlot Matanza Figueredo Caliazo Mlagret Manion

National platform debate fuels diverse stances in mills

The article surveys political declarations on free coinage and the referendum system, with commentary on panic fears and Wall Street certificates. It notes oil strikes near Hanover and Steinförde, a Cleveland shooting involving teens, and various legal and political developments across states and territories.

Ntile- National Bank of New York Ing A. Natinal St. John Wall Street United States

Evening Post Letter List Adverts Uncalled for at Office

The ad list shows items with abbreviations and names such as B 7-Box 2 5-Carrie Helstein 2 D and Furnished Rooms. Other entries include 1-H 1-H. L. 3-J 3-J. D. T. 1-Mrs. H. Co. B. 6-Partner 3K J. E and 1-W. J. 3. The text records unanswered advertisements and initials in a classified context.

Evening Post Carrie Helstein H. L E. Berry Sr Fort Wayne Ind Eventne Post

Wanted notices crowd Harrison and nearby streets

A garbled 19th century want ads page lists multiple short notices seeking a girl at 154 Harrison Street with pay, two men to collect at Bass Block Room Three, a nurse at 78 West Berry Street, an experienced trimmer at Mer gentheim’s Bazaar, shorthand and typing work, legal transcription at eight cents per manuscript, and various other job requests including bookkeeper, coachman, and delivery roles.

Harrison Street Bass Block Berry Street

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