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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1896
Page
2
In Philadelphia public schools under Dr Edward Brooks aim to strengthen citizenship by celebrating Independence Day with enhanced activities. Citizens plan to give students copies of Patriotism in Song to accompany the flag days and patriotic observances.
The Chicago Chronicle reports Republicans Charles W. Fairbanks and Riley McKean as leading candidates for U S Senate in Indiana. Both men are very wealthy and are linked to alleged state treasury loans. The piece warns of boodle tactics to influence caucus voting and suggests others might use similar methods. Also notes Lr Huna Caane prepared for emergencies, traveling to Moscow for a coronation with attendants and a coffin ready for a body born in Pekin.
The first business elected Dr. John L Withrow moderator after a first ballot with Withrow 315 votes Monfort 84 and Bren蒙 The new moderator was inducted by the retiring leader Dr Booth A ceremonial gavel from the Daughters of the Revolution marked the moment A new departure followed with a plan to appoint committees and invite two representatives from each presbytery for guidance Also Hears from Union Seminary regarding Henry P Smith and a false report about Br iggs succession.
Cleveland May 22 The Methodist general conference spent the day choosing secretaries and fixing episcopal residences. A proposed rule to expel members who attend theatre dances horse racing or card playing was deemed unconstitutional by a majority of the judiciary committee, framing a clash between strict discipline and existing general rules. A minority report and possible contest loom as delegates debate scope and enforcement.
A fragment from the Detroit Free Press presents a quirky quotation about a child and a rug. The garbled OCR seems to reflect a debate over manners or attire and a misheard line.
Detroit News reports a theatrical manager arguing over a divorce that won’t be finalized until next week. New York World notes Brown planning to challenge the man who ran off with his wife, acknowledging the six month delay and the return of the wife.
A brief overheard exchange between Mammsa Psapa and Truth predicts George will marry the girl he prefers, though the speakers doubt it will occur soon. The dialogue hints at family opinions and anticipated personal decisions without firm details.
A quoted editorial remark targets Misa Dawson as a "stupid looking girl" and suggests she should wear eyeglasses. The Chicago Record prints the salacious sentence as part of a broader public mocking tone reflecting era biases and columnist sniping.
An exchange on the record ends with the judge sentencing an older offender to twenty years in state prison. The offender questions his longevity as the hearing closes, in a town speech that reflects local tone.
A dubious claim proposes using X rays to demonstrate harm from drinking and smoking. The interview with Misa Francis E Willard praises the method as a belief changer and frames visual evidence as persuasive for temperance advocates.
The Pennsylvania company will sell Sunday excursion tickets to Valparaiso Hobart Wheeler and Chicago starting May 24 at one fare for the round trip Tickets are good returning on the date of sale The Wabash lines offer a new 6 am daily train to Toledo with connections to Detroit Sandusky Cleveland Ann Arbor and more Each Sunday a round trip rate is made to all points on this train For details contact a Wabash ticket agent or GCRANR Gen 1 Pass & Ticket Agent St Louis Mo
Notice announces an application to the Allen County commissioners for a liquor license in Fort Wayne. The undersigned requests approval by the Late Taxcountry. Officials and locality referenced include Allen County and Fort Wayne.
The Wabash Railroad offers special round trip tickets for the German Baptist meeting in Ottawa Kansas May 26 to 29 1896. Tickets sell May 18 22 23 and 25 from all Ottawa points for one fare plus $2.00 good for 30 days from sale date. Contact any Wabash or connecting line ticket agent for timetables and information.
Announcement by a Democratic supporter urging John H W Rohan as a candidate for sheriff of Allen County. The entry notes nomination depends on the Democratic convention decision and expresses broad support from Democrats.
Multiple figures announce candidacies for Allen county offices pending Democratic nominating conventions. Henry Fracher seeks surveyor, Joan Orff runs for county commissioner Third district, Dr J H Karrs aims for coroner with W W Barnett as deputy coroner, all subject to party decisions.
The notice promotes rail connections from Fort Wayne via Wabash to New York arriving next morning at Grand Central. It also details a time card effective October enabling a Fort Wayne to Indianapolis round trip with departures at 7 10 am and 6 25 pm. The schedule highlights an opportunity for half a day at the state capital.
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