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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1896

Page

3

Senate votes 6 to 41 against Alabama election inquiry

The senate defeated Allen of Nebraska by six votes to forty one on a motion to proceed with an investigation of alleged Alabama election irregularities during Governor Oates vs Kolb. Sherman explained the limit of senate jurisdiction and Chandler noted opposition stemmed from avoidance of displacing appropriation bills.

Nebraska Sherman Supreme Court Lochren Chandler Frye Gal- Unger Morrill Allen Poeffer Senate New Hampshire Hill New York Alabama Morgan Vo Faulkner Stevenson Reade Congress House

Supreme Court Finds One Thing Beyond State Power

Washington May 19 The Supreme Court reverses a Kansas mortgage redemption law ruling in Beverly v Barnitz. Justice Shiras writes the opinion nullifying a law that purports to regulate contracts made before its passage. The decision mirrors Plessy v Ferguson with Jim Crow car language and mixed dissents. Senate and House in Brief. Lareton May 19 vote of 6 to

Supreme Court Washington Martha Barnitz John L. Beverly Supreme Court of Kansas Shiras Kansas State Supreme Beverly Supreme Court of the United States Plessy Va. Ferguson Louisiana Brown Harlan

Illinois Central case upholds rail run into Cairo

The Illinois Central Railroad company won in the state supreme court and may require the railroad to run all trains into Cairo, the state capital of the county seat, under state law. Lochren confirmed as Minnesota district judge replacing Nelson.

Railway. Company Wasu MacTow Tllinois Central Railroad Hllinois Cairo Supreme Court

Methodists in Deadlock Electing Bishops in Cleveland

Five ballots failed to choose bishop candidates in the Methodist Episcopal conference in Cleveland. A potential postponement motion loomed as backers of Cranston and Hamilton gained, while supporters of Buttz and McCabe slipped. An eastern bloc opposed both leading contenders and backed Neely.

Cleveland Methodist Episcopal Conference Buttz McCabe Cranston Hamilton Neely Ham- Higa Bowen

Cardinal Gibbons Advocates Civil and Religious Liberty

Cardinal James Gibbons argues in a letter from Baltimore dated May 17 that political parties must state clear beliefs on religious freedom. He asserts Catholics support secular rights and have never used church power to subvert government, calling for defense of civil and religious rights for all denominations.

WaAsa Hinetew Dr. Stafford Washington, D. C Cardinal Gibbons Baltimore Catholicos United States James Card. Gibbons

Washington Fire Kills Three Firemen and Destroys $150,000 Worth

A major blaze in Washington last night destroyed 21 buildings in the wholesale district near B street and Ninth and Tenth streets. Lightning caused the fire during a thunderstorm, firemen perished entering the ruins to rescue comrades, with four seriously injured and a total loss around $150,000 insured.

Washington B Street Louisiana Avenue Ninth Tenth Streets Postal Telegraph Company Thomas Griffin Daniel Conaway Guiles Jos Mulhall J.W. McIlwee George Kettler Arthur Donaldson

McKinley Faction Clashes at Afro-American League Meeting

In Pittsburg May 19 a Afro-American League gathering supporting Quay faced disruption by the Union League Republican association favoring McKinley. A physical scramble broke out as men forced into the hall and clashes ensued between Millis and J H Holmes amid the chaotic scene.

McKinley Pittssvke

Movement to Fight for Free Silver at Indiana State Convention

In Indianapolis talks swirl of backing for William B. Russell of Massachusetts or Secretary of State Olmey for president and a push by free silver advocates. Allen A. Clark reports growing free silver sentiment. 22 counties have delegates, with 20 aligned to free silver. Cheadle may face Landis in the Ninth, as Tillman plans May 28 Connersville speech for the Free Silver League.

Indianapolis William B. Russell Massachusetts Olmey Clark Silver Movement Taggart League B. F. Shiveley J. O. Henderson State Cheadle Indiana Charles B. Landis Delphi Joseph B. Cheadle Frankfort Tillman Senator Tillman Free Silver League Democratic Party Connersville

Doubt Over Identity of Colonnade Hotel Death

A Indiana judge receives a cable from his son in London to view a Colonnade hotel death said to be his wife. Family details trace the widow’s possible identity through Amanda Keith and an opera career across Europe, Madrid, and New York, with relief and skepticism voiced by relatives. Brazil: former mayor John Ackel mire dies at 70 after guiding the city’s seat move. notes on wealth and charity.

Indianapolis Ralph Hill E. B. Hill London New York Colonnade Emma Abbott Europe Queen Victoria Brazil Canary Isles Madrid Columbus Keiths John G. Ackelmire Seeleyville Lisa Cery Bowling Green

Louisville Man Injured After Train Collision

A man identified from found papers as Whittaker, possibly from Louisville, was struck by a train and is seriously injured. He was picked up by a city ambulance. medical staff report his condition as serious.

Ueasanioan Ey Whittaker Louisville

Pierce in jail after fratricide at wedding crowd

Walter Pierce of Huron shot and killed his brother amid a charivari disturbance at a Bedford wedding. Pierce was brought to Bedford and placed in jail awaiting a preliminary trial Thursday.

Bedford Walter Pierce Huron Walter

Peru Seeks Missing Charles Johnson from Rail Line

Charles Johnson, who arrived from Indianapolis six months ago and worked for the Lake Erie and Western Railway, is missing in Peru. He is owed one month’s pay, and friends fear foul play as no contact has been made.

Peru Charles Johnson Indianapolis Lake Erie and Western Railway Company

Rainfall Report Touches Central Indiana Towns

Reports from Greencastle Bedford and Frankfort describe copious rains in those areas after weeks without significant precipitation. The weather update notes rainfall across central Indiana counties improving soil moisture and aiding crops.

Indianapolis Greencastle Bedford Frankfort

Cyclone Kills Forty on Indian Reservation Near Humboldt

Train crews report a devastating cyclone on an adjacent Indian reservation with forty killed. Communications are down and details are scarce, but casualties are believed to be Native Americans as few whites live there.

Omaha Bee Humboldt Neb

Evening Post Classified Advertisements Fragment

Fragmentary ad list shows items labeled A W Carrie Helstein BSE B C and others with room numbers and initials. Mentions general delivery J E T I W and delivery statuses. Unclear full items.

A. W Carrie Helstein BSE Nished Rooma H.li Parta J. E

Sun Stroke Death in Chicago Marks First This Year

Michael Smmaski of Chicago dies from sun stroke, the city’s first fatal case this year. Obituaries note Captain B Wilds age 65 in Detroit, Jere A Blount age 70 in Atlanta, Hiram L Miller age 98 in Saginaw. Max Goldschmidt in Chicago shoots himself after wheat speculations, and Rynder’s mill at Waverly Illinois sees a fatal boiler explosion killing engineer Prince Talkington. Representative Grosvenor noted as Major McKinley’s top lieutenant with 598 votes in St Louis convention. Chicago Tribune cites 564.

Michael Smmaski Chicago Johannesburg Reform Committee Francis Rhodes John Hays Hammond Lionel Phillips Farrar Detroit B. Wilds Atlanta Jere A. Blount Janesville Wis Saginaw Mich Hiram L. Miller Max Goldschmidt Post Office Registry Department Myrtle Council Royal League Rynder’s Waverly Ills Prince Talkington

Market reports from New York and Chicago remain mixed

In New York on May 18 money on call was easy at 2 percent with steadier sterling and varied banker bills. Government bonds declined while other issues held. prices for 4s and 5s showed modest shifts. Chicago livestock values recorded broad ranges for hogs, cattle, and sheep amid sizable receipts at the Union Stock Yards.

New York Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange United States Uxion Ene Beese Beto Texas

Eckels Criticizes Gov Altgeld Over Finance Claims

Eckels accuses Governor Altgeld of misstating financial facts in a Chicago speech on May 19. Comptroller of the Currency James Eckels is described as being in Chicago and residing at the Palmer House.

James‘. Eckels Chicago Palmer “‘House Ernor

Wanted help and rental notices appear in local ads

Classified notices list after school work for a 16 year old and multiple rental options. Ads describe rooms and houses for rent or sale at locations on Berry Lafayette Jefferson Main streets with inquiries directed to local addresses and the Evening Post office.

Evening Post E. Berry St Fort Wayne Ind Care Home Calhoun Street J. L H. van Evesmea H. C. B. Care Evening Post Office Lota Madison Street C. B. Smuck Calhoun St Evening Post Office Lafayette Street East Main Street J. Dickerson A.C. Aurents Berry Street Inquire Evening Post Office

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