Fighting Bob Evans urges Cuba action in Washington debate
The Indiana battleship commander Captain Evans publicly urges aggressive Cuban policy. He tells Secretary Olney he would sail to Cuba and clear the Spanish fleet, even offering to bring back Havana cigars. The exchange reveals tension between naval pride and diplomatic restraint. The Illinois Humane Society moves to prosecute bicycle riders who transport children, citing danger and public safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Evans
United States
Indiana
Hoosier
William Curtis
Chicago
Bob Evans
United States Navy
Washington
Cuba
Olney
McAdoo
Navy Department
Havana
Goodby
Hades
Illinois Humane Society
Shortall
Editorial on street car fakirs and international tensions
A sharp editorial voice calls out street car fakirs while noting shifting global moments. The piece critiques McDonald and mocks the British with a metaphor about a swivel joint in its tail as it references Russia and broader political upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Indianapolis Sentinel
Russia
When the Brothers Met After Thirty Years
A Pennsylvania Dutch man recounts a Cincinnati reunion after three decades. Peter and Hans, longtime strangers, recognize each other, greet with a handshake, and settle a $14 debt with 6 percent interest before renewing their brotherhood over beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Goodman
Lancaster
Cincinnati
Vine Street
Brudder
Peter
Hans
Washington Star
Doctor Helps Ragged Man Share a Supper
A well known physician arrives in town and, after sharing a troubled moment with a hungry ragged man, invites him to a top restaurant where both share a fine supper. The story from the Louisville Courier-Journal highlights compassion in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pe Strolt
Louisville Courier-Journal
Stolen broom questioned by Miss Judson and Caesar
An exchange shows Miss Judson interrogating Caesar, a former slave, about past thefts. Caesar defends himself, insisting taking a chicken from a master was merely taking property to survive, revealing coded reasoning from enslaved people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cresar
Judson
New England
Ovsar
Miss Judson
M. P’r
Caesar
Rest Route to the State Capital via two railways
The notice promotes a Fort Wayne to Indianapolis half day trip via L E W and Big Four Railways with a new time card. It highlights Nickel Plate service to the Methodist Episcopal conference in Cleveland and low return-friendly rates. Tickets go on sale April 29 to May 12 with five day return validity and optional extension to June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Capital
Muncie
Big Four Ry
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Nickel Plate Road
General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Cleveland
Mackinac
Detroit
Petoskey
Chicago
Toledo
Soo
TRYING IT ON THE DOG
A Chicago Post piece notes dogs wag tails out of happiness and contrasts them with cats. It unfolds a humorous tale of dog intelligence, a hungry express trip, and a farmer’s ham-stealing dog, ending with the farmer deep in thought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Light Brigade
Express
Chicago Post
Free Scholarship Contest Sparks Interest at International Business College
In the Evening Post contest at the International Business College interest runs high as Charles Condon leads with 1000 coupons followed by Louis W. Koch and Harry Smith. Tickets from Lake Erie & Western Railroad Co and others outline July 1 1898 changes with single and round trip expirations and public notice from OC F Daxx Gen Pass Agent.
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Post
Soo
Mary Falvy
Wayne Knitting Mills
Elva Beagle
M. D
Emma C. Wallace
Jessie Aiken
Rose Keilar
Evening Post
International Business College
Evrenino Post
Charles Condon
Louis W. Koch
Seade
Harry Smith
F. Daxx
Gen. Paas
Fort Wayne Common Council 1896 May session addresses
The Fort Wayne city council meets May 12 1896 in regular session with Mayor Scherer and 15 members present. The mayor outlines duties of boards and committees and praises the new charter, urging prudent spending and low taxes while appointing officers and committees.
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Common Council
City of
Fort Wayne
Scherer
H. B. Manning
Borkenstein
Buhr
Fisher
Glenn
Haag
Moher
Meyer
Nierman
Purcell
Scheid
Sommers
Schuler
Tigar
Waltemath
Weller
Board of Public Works
Henry C. Bergzhoff
William H. Shambaugh
Peter Eggeman
P. H. Kane
J. E. McCracken
Board of Public Safety
Chas. E. McCullock
A. I. Friend
Geo. H. Wilson
Board of Health
Carl Schilling
A. J. Kessler
J. E. Miller
Mohr, Tigar, Fisher
Purcel
Bahr
Wm. Meyer, Jr
Meeyer
Mohr
Eisher
Mang
Tigur
Neirman
H. C. Berghoff
Crry Hall
Ind
Department of Finance
C. B. Oakley
Orry Comptroller
Berghoff
Water Works
William Butler
E. H. McDonald
Murray Hartnett
Trustees Waterworks
Fort Wayyne
Board of School Trustees
Lakeside
Alread
Samuel M. Foster
Indiana
K. J. Fisher
Meyers
Schubler
Allen county Democratic nominees announced for several offices
A notice lists candidates for Allen county offices including sheriff John H. Rohan surveyor third district county commissioner and coroner nominees. The declarations state all are to run subject to the Democratic nominating convention decisions and include names such as Dr J B Karps W W Barnery M D as Deputy Coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epiron
John H. Rohan
Allen County
Eprron
John Orff
Borror
J. B. Karps
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Evening Post
M E. Burns
East Berry Stress
New York
Tribune Building
Frank S. Gray CO
Honies
Postoffice
The
Business College
Congress
James M. Robinson
Alaral
the Doctor
Post Lake
Tommy
Canine
Lake Erie & Western Railroad Co
Cincinnati & Louisville
R.R
Northern Ohio Railway Co
Seaileenes Total
Treasury
W. H. Tigar
John Mohr, Jr
Wuengas
Consolidated Street Railway Company
T. J. Logan
Herman Street
St. Marys Avenue
Fredericks Street
A. W. Clark
High Street
Third Street
Fast Mail
J.B. Manning
Callon
J. B. Manning
Pearl Street
Geo H. Seabold
Fort Wayne, Ind
W.mckinnie, Proprietor
Jaxtheimer& So, Tailors
Henry B. Fischer
W. W. Barnery, M. D
Bryant
Creighton Ave
Fox Street
Everett & Doud
MGGI
Put-in-Bay
A. A. Sgchantz
P. A
Mich
Denison
Nraiser, Ben Emian and
Beasae
Selephone
Centlivre
J. Thos. Hunt
Spy Run Ave
Hunt’s Road House
Mennonite Book Concern
East Main Street
Eta
Calhoun and
Wayne Streets
Calhoun St
Gene. C. Stemen
G. Klug’s
Hanna ST
George Meyers
Emmett Martin
Steara
Hanna & Buchanan
Bradley & Son
East
Wayne St
Bright
Standard Medical and Surgical Institute
N R. Wenger
Galhoun Street
Kk. Elgin
East Washington ST
P -Puxtarma
Hamilton National Bank
Charles Mocrl Sethan
Cashiar
Mary A. Whery
Madison St
Fort Wayne Steam Laundry
West Main Street
W. B. Phillips
Turner
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