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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1896

Page

3

Constitutional Commission Proposed By Methodist Conference

Cleveland May 13 The Methodist general conference debated a resolution to appoint a constitution commission with two ministers and two laymen from each district. Age limits set at 30, meetings in Chicago, and publication of the draft in official papers precede a yes vote by majority, with adoption effective immediately upon passage. The session also faced criticism over a remark about Bob Ingersoll and the Christian Endeavor society.

Cleveland Methodist General Conference Christian Endeavor Society Ingersoll R. D. Munger Chicago Committee On Constitution Pope Bob Committee On Quayle Bob Ingersoll Methodist Church

Conference Expunges Controversial Resolution Amid Amanda Smith Ovation

A conference debated and then expunged a disputed remark about the Christian Endeavorers after lengthy exchanges. Rev. N A Quayle admitted a remark but denied its attribution, prompting wild applause and a vote to remove all reference to the incident. Amanda Smith received a soaring ovation and led a two part song.

F. J. Cheney New York General Conference Epworth League Fowler Henry French California Ita N. A. Quayle Kansas City Cheney Quayle Amanda Smith

MissourI Republicans Clash at State Convention in St Joseph

Police blocked a clash between Filley and Kerens factions as convention seats were contested. Filley delegates were seated after a two hour delay, Bartholdi chaired, platform backed standard Republican views and coinage silver, McKinley praised, Filley made state chairman and at large delegate to St Louis.

ST. Joseph Filley Kerens Bartholdi McKinley Pye United States Atata Ma St. Louis

Conspiracy Found in Hanmsay Case by Judge Wen

In Chicago May 13 a jury of ten Chicago men convicted in the Hanmsay affair by Judge Carlyle Tris. Ruffus M. Tame held as treasurer amid terms of the conspiracy.

Bis Wen Aghcago Carlyle Tris Rufus M. Tame

Dastardly Husband Kills Wife in Chicago Home

Adeline Grover McCarthy, 20, returned home to her mother after fleeing a troubled marriage to Daniel McCarthy. At 248 Illinois Street he shot her twice, dying as he fled through the alley. The mother recalls her long fear of the husband.

Chicago Adeline Grover Daniel McCarthy Yeater- Gay Illinois Street

Protective Association session weighs presidential support

The supreme council of the American Protective Association meets in Washington on May 13. They adopt the credentials report and organize committees on topics to be debated. A key issue likely to emerge is whom to support for president of the United States.

Washington Supreme Council of the American Protective Association United States

Memory of a War Hero Honors Hancock Statue Unveiling

The Washington unveiling of General Hancock's equestrian statue drew the president vice president senators and a diplomatic corps delegation. President Cleveland and Senator Palmer of Maine delivered speeches praising duty and patriotism as a grandson unveiled the monument after a U.S. military parade.

Washington Diplomatic Corps W.5 Hancock United States Palmer Hainois Cleveland

Addicks Wins in Delaware At Republican Convention

The Delaware Republican state convention faced a stormy clash between factions led by J. Edward Addicks and ex senator Anthony Higgins. Higgins men bolted to form a separate convention and instruct for McKinley, while Addicks delegates carried the main convention with the unit rule. The platform calls for honest money and opposes free silver.

Anthony Higgins John Pilling Hiram Reedy Parise T. Carlisle Cornelius P. Swain George H. Hall McKinley J. Edward Addicks D. F. Stewart J. Frank Allen Hirm R. Burton Caleb R. Layton Higgins Addicks Tooney

South Bend Welcomes Veterans at 17th Indiana G A R Encampment

South Bend hosts veterans from across Indiana for the seventeenth annual Indiana department G A R encampment with festive lighting bunting and grand camp fire. Commander Shively and other officials arrive, with Commander-in Chief Walker expected from Cairo Illinois and to proceed to Columbus Ohio. Richmond plans to attract next year’s encampment and sends fifty members to attend.

South Bend Indiana Indiana Department G. A. RH Indianapolis Shively Walker Cairo Isis Columbus James R. Carnshaw D. S. J. Schafer Richmond Grand Army

Governor to Decide Today the Case of a Convicted Banker

In Wabash on May 18, local lawyers pressed for a gubernatorial pardon for Thomas Arnold the South Whitley banker whose firm failed in the panic of 1908 and cost depositors about 130000. Arnold was convicted of taking deposits while insolvent and sentenced to one year though two was the minimum. An appeal to the supreme court failed and a long Whitley County petition sought executive clemency arguing he was not the bank’s principal. The governor granted a fifteen day stay after sentencing and the clock runs out today.

Wabash Thomas Arnold South Whitley Arnold Supreme Court Whitley County

Auditor's office appeal over road macadamization bids

An appeal to the auditor's office challenges the county commissioners action advertising for proposals to macadamize roads in Marion township. This marks the first objections raised in the county to the road project. J. N. Huston has returned from Denver somewhat improved but still frail with weakened eyesight and whitening hair. Col Matson's stepmother Mary Matson, 73, died after a stroke and a fall. J. H. Walker, pardoned after two years for forgery, has returned home. Brush Lucas exits prison after ten years for burglary. Joseph Smith mangled when his team ran away during harrowing near Fowler.

Auditor Marion Township J. N. Huston Connersville Denver Colo Jeffersonville J. H. Walker Wayne County Brush Lucas

Disappearance and court actions in midwest news

Joseph Scott editor of a Her rick Illinois paper is missing causing concern among friends. John Love ex bank cashier Watkins New York pleaded guilty to false entry in a report to the U S. Love defaulted for over 100000 dollars. Illinois supreme court rules slave marriages not binding. Dr Coney in Yankton South Dakota battles Commodore Coulson. gangrene develops, Coulson unlikely to survive. Joseph Raymond escaped a county hospital in Omaha Nebraska and was recaptured after a melee. all involved were bitten.

Joseph Scott Herrick Ills John Love First National Bank of Watkins N. Y United States Love Illinois Supreme Court Dr. Coney Yankton S. C Commodore Coulson Missouri River Coulson Joseph Raymond Omaha Neb

Weather forecast by region for twenty four hours

The forecast covers Indiana Illinois Lower Michigan Upper Michigan Wisconsin and Iowa. Indiana expects partly cloudy weather with possible local thunderstorms southerly winds. Lower Michigan predicts local rains but fair conditions in the southeast with light to fresh southwesterly winds. Upper Michigan shows local showers and warmer trends in the west with fresh to brisk southeasterly winds. Wisconsin anticipates local rains with variable winds turning warmer in the north. Iowa expects local rains followed by fair weather in the west and cooler conditions in the east with variable winds.

Indiana Ilinois Lower Michigan Upper Michigan Porion Wisconsin Ilowa

Financial and commodities wrap from New York and Chicago

New York on May 12 reports money on call at 8 percent and steady sterling. Bankers papers yield fractions, government bonds steady, and commodities quotes show wheat futures down from open, along with mixed corn oats and lard. Chicago live stock prices at the Union Stock Yards run mixed, with hogs and cattle listed and ranges given. Senate and House proceedings in Washington cover a harbor bill compromise, election case recounts, and interstate commerce penalty discussions.

New York Financial New York Sterling Exchange United States Cuyicano Board of Trade Burbanks Chicago Union Stock Yards Texas Senate House Washington California Frye Coast Survey Rinaker Vs. Downing Kinois Moody Rep Massachusetts Wheeler

Uncalled Advertisements List from Evening Post

The Evening Post notes advertisements pending collection include entries such as B. with 7-Box 2 and 5-Carrie Helstein, 2- D. with 4-Furnished Rooms, 1-H. with 1- H. L. and 3-J. D. T. Also listed are 1-Mrs. H. CO. B., 6-Partner, 3-R. J. E., 1-W. J., and 3.

Evening Post Carrie Helstein

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