19 May 1896
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1896
Page
1
Torrents fall for thirty six hours with no abatement as Missouri endures widespread flooding. Rail lines are washed out and trains abandoned amid the rising waters and disrupted service.
Flooding across Missouri from May rains drives families from homes and floods towns. Bridges washed out, rails abandoned, Osage and Sac rivers overflow, and the Blair line under water. No deaths reported but heavy damage feared across a wide region.
In Cleveland on May 19 the conference elected C. C. McCabe bishop on the fifteenth ballot with a plurality of eight votes and Cranston on the sixteenth ballot with a plurality of 30. A plan was adopted to drop candidates if no choice was made after the 15th ballot. Also appended is a local fruit market notice and an Omaha testimonial for Dr. Kay's Renovator.
About 50 attended the first annual meeting in the city hall council chamber. Mrs. A D Guild chaired. The secretary Mr. Prevey outlined a five division program: personal case investigation, reports from societies, central registration, conference meetings, and out of town society correspondence. Methods emphasize minimal material relief with detailed case reporting.
In Buffalo the carpenters lockout follows their vote on eight hours with discharges for a yes. The 22nd annual Journeymen Horseshoers' International Union session opens with about 25 000 members reported. In Detroit striking carpenters gain support from book binders as employers press for higher pay and tighter apprentice ratios. no conference is set.
In Juneau jail the Ffoonan chief Ye Teetiech awaits trial for the murder by torture of his 20 year old nephew on Chicakikoff Island. He bound the victim to a tree with an iron band around the face and left him to starve for five days after accusing him of witchcraft.
Chicago market report shows wheat May closing 60.30 with July 61.36 opening and 61.40 closing, September 61.50 opening and 62.40 closing. May Conn. 28.1 cents. oats May closing 19.4 cents with July 19 cents opening and 19.4 closing. September 19.4 opening and 19.86 closing, down 1 and a half percent.
Correspondent notes Indiana political scene fields a democracy platform with hints of Shively likely to be renominated by acclamation as part of the gold standard alignment. The report suggests a public rallying behind a silver rank stance and party unity.
Indiana Democrats pivot to free silver, declaring the state will back unlimited coinage at 16 to 1. Benjamin F. Shively is favored to win the gubernatorial nomination, with Governor Matthews facing possible opposition from gold-standard Democrats headed to Chicago.
Visitors are invited to inspect the Santa Clara company exhibit car at the Wabash depot and sample prunes prepared for the table. View the prune samples and wines and act impressed by the grand show presented in Fort Wayne.
The Board of Public Works met to discuss opening Horace Street from John Street to Hanna. The vote postponed the decision for one week to allow further locality examination. H. C. S. Westecramb received a sewer builders' license. A drainage issue for the new fountain on South Lafayette Street was referred to the city engineer. The clerk will advertise bids for lumber for the coming year delivery to the public works yard.
Tomorrow is the final day for Fort Wayne readers to submit coupons for the International Business College scholarship contest. The student with the most coupons wins a free course. organizers expect a last minute surge as townspeople rally to support the hopefuls. The winner will be announced tomorrow evening in the Post.
El mer Poulson, a Swift farm line worker, was badly injured when his bicycle collided with a farmer's wagon and the handlebar penetrated his abdomen. He received treatment at the Hodekin house from Dr. Myers. Hamilton Jones, a Hartford sales traveler, was badly hurt while coasting Corkscoow Hill, crashed into a tree, and was taken to Randall hotel unconscious. Chas. Ditto cut his right arm after his hand pierced a window. Pittsburg Saengerfest excursions offered June 6 to 8 with return by June 13 via Pennsylvania Lines.
Mrs Mary Ashkraft a widow and her daughter Htta were arrested on a warrant from tailor T A Fawcett alleging they threw kisses at him and insulted his peace in police court. Ashkraft pleaded guilty saying she aimed at his wife to provoke jealousy and did not intend harm.
Obituary tribute recounts the life and work of Mrs. R. S. Robertson, detailing her devotion to family and community. The piece reflects on her enduring faith and the impact of her charitable efforts during her years of service.
Mrs. R. B. Robertson died at 7:46 this morning at West Berry street home after months of suffering. Funeral set for 2 p m Thursday at the family residence with Rev. Dr. D. W. Moffat presiding. burial will be private. The obituary notes her devotion to family and friends, and recalls her long life and church affiliations.
New York May 19 reports another identification of Mrs Everett of Boston in the Colonnade hotel death by her own action. Judge Ralph Hill of Indianapolis affirms the woman as the wife of his son E E Hill.
David Armstrong, an iron puddler and local Republican figure in Cleveland, announces he will sue President Grover Cleveland for broken promises. He claims a wage and work loss since 1892 totaling about $1,675 and a three year Cleveland era loss of $1,685, saying lawyers confirm possible damages recovery.
Matthew Broderick was arraigned on an attempted assault on Nora Feser eight years old. The jury found him guilty and sentenced him to five years in the penitentiary amid mixed evidence including testimony on his mental state. The same edition reports a divorce petition by Merila E. Oliver, a $1,000 damages suit by Matilda Rossington against the Consolidated Street Railway and Degnon Construction, and updates on new court house plans with a local firm favored.
At the board of public safety meeting Frank Cheviron, formerly an engineer on the Pennsylvania road, was appointed to fill the police position left by Officer Dara Hardendorf. This was the only appointment. It is believed several officers may be asked to surrender their stars at the next meeting as the board acts slowly.
Fort Wayne faces rival clubs as an aerial showdown unfolds with focus on team performance and supremacy. The article highlights Fort Wayne's lead and other teams' struggles to match the host's momentum.
Cooper and Thomas clashed in the championship final at the Home last night. Cooper overturned a late deficit with two strong runs, while Thomas faltered near the end, sending Cooper to the title as the crowd watched a dramatic finish.
Nellie Bresnahan a three year old girl died at the Homeopathic Hospital Brooklyn after severe burns from clothing ignited by a lit pipe while she played on a bed with her father Peter Bresnahan a bricklayer who had been drinking. The flames were extinguished after neighbors aided.
A new combination parlor and sleeping car at Pittsburg and Lake Erie shops may transform cars with air cushions and rapid setup. If Cincinnati gas firms supply coke cheaply, rail lines out of the city may switch to coke to reduce smoke and soot.
An early hot spell forces a piano dealer to clear a May 1 stock valued over $11,000 down to $6,000 in one week. The sale features a new Aerion Piano at $155, a used Kimball at $210, a Chickering at $375, and a Baldwin at $195, all deep discounts.
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