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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1896
Page
2
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The Milwaukee street railway strike led to a citywide boycott with cars running empty as public indignation over franchise greed grew. The piece argues city regulation should curb corporate power and prevent repeat boycotts by ensuring franchises protect public interests.
A compilation notes the vast US coal reserves from Pennsylvania and other states stored in soil and mined for national use. It discusses street railway franchises enabling affordable service, while referencing Nicholas II’s empire and a Nickel Plate excursion ticket offer dated May 13 5-31-81.
Dr Benning a rupture and spinal specialist stays at the Aveline hotel for a limited time and sees patients from 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. on weekdays. Over one hundred Fort Wayne residents are advised to consult him. hours do not include Saturdays or Sundays.
In Prrrssure Pennsylvania factories under Western and Pittsburg Window Glass associations plan to shut next Friday May 29 for at least three months affecting about 5000 workers. James A Chambers plant at New Kensington may stay open employing 500. July delegates will meet in this city to consider policy changes and wage scale disputes. Coal mines along the Monongahela and Youghiogheny rivers report widespread suspension with over 6000 miners idle.
The Pennsylvania Company offers weekly excursion tickets for a one fare round trip to Valparaiso and Chicago. Tickets are valid every Sunday with return on a specified date. The notice highlights travel options amid seasonal gale conditions.
The Fort Wayne Common Council reviews a railway crossing gate proposal for Walton Avenue. The Streets and Alleys Committee opposes a gate and suggests a tunnel study with railroad officials. Several street light and safety measures are approved or referred, including lighting at Van Buren bridge and Runyan/Main, removing a obstructive lamp post, and adding a fire alarm box near major mills. Two appropriation ordinances allocate funds for street openings and city auditing. The session ends with memorial day carriage arrangements.
The Post advertises a two week lake tour for the city’s most popular self supporting young lady with all expenses paid including escort. Coupons flow in weekly. the leader list includes Mary Falvy and Elva Beagle among others. Separate notices promote Washington and Valparaiso excursion offers via Pennsylvania Short Lines with May dates and round trip fares.
Announcement lists John H. Rohan as a candidate for sheriff of Allen County subject to the Democratic nominating convention. It also notes a candidate for surveyor of Allen County subject to the county nominating convention.
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