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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1895
Page
2
A editorial urges banning motions for new trials in criminal cases, arguing they largely reflect frivolous grounds and hinder law enforcement. It cites juries as the best truth of verdicts, notes rare justified exceptions, and criticizes perversion of justice for fee profits.
Anecdotes recall Field's practical jokes from his St Joseph editor days including a dinner note discouraging evening dress and a brass band arrival at the station to force a raise. The second tale notes his later loyalty to humor and a royal crown collateral idea as a political jab about wealth and monarchy. The Lutheran church growth data follows.
Fort Wayne to Indianapolis time card shows depart 7 10 a m arrive 11 28 am with return dep 6 25 pm arrive Fort Wayne 10 20 pm enabling half day at the capital. Nickel Plate offers full passenger service with first and second class day coaches colored porters dining cars and through sleepers to Chicago Cleveland Buffalo New York and Boston with always the lowest rates.
M E Burns formerly of the Journal has purchased the Times-Post. The sale is framed as a move to boost local coverage under present management, with encouragement urged from Fort Wayne citizens. Burns is described as a thorough Democrat and an experienced editor.
The beautiful young comedienne Gladys Wallis appears at the temple tomorrow night supported by Frederick. Seats are now selling at Meyer's Hat Store, 80 and 804 Calhoun Street.
The coming Grand Tour Mexico run by tour manager Mr. Chas. H. Gates of Toledo departs Toledo January 14, with a Lavish train including sleeping and observation cars and a dining car. One ticket covers a 30 day 6 600 mile trip through Mexico, with itineraries available from R G Thompson Wabash agent Fort Wayne. Nickel Plate lines offer convenient service between Chicago and Boston with low rates.
Attendance at the Empire theater last night was light, not more than 200, but attendees praised the smooth performance. Tonight, an entire program change repeats the same cast with a different show. A matinee for ladies and children is planned Saturday afternoon.
Boston November 14 John G Wooley criticizes the Christian Endeavor management claiming the corporation policy strips ordinary members of power. He accuses Francis B Clarke Megara Baer and Shaw of Prohibitionist leanings and says eight million privates lack voice or leadership accountability. He urges more member responsibility and loyalty to leaders while condemning boss rule.
The duke and duchess of Marlborough attended the New York horse show, arriving to a brilliant garden scene and taking seats near Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt. The event drew a vast society crowd, with thousands of spectators hoping for a glimpse of nobility, turning the noble section into a sought after focal point.
London correspondence reports government discussions on British sealers and the remarks of Senator Morgan of Alabama. It cites commentary from London dated November 14 and references discussions involving envoy Siguette and correspondent Julian in connection with the ongoing sealing debate.
Warrine Indiana reports a wave of indictments against thirty saloonkeepers by the county grand jury, with 140 indictments total for Sunday liquor violations. Four Whiting saloonkeepers escaped. Arrests were made by Sheriff Hayes. offenders posted $100 bonds. The drive stems from the Civic Federation Nicholson league targeting strict temperance laws. Tickets: Nickel Plate read Hunter rates to Michigan and Wisconsin. on sale till November 15.
Warden Quarley submits the fiscal year report to the state. Gross receipts total 106400.20 with expenditures 100000. The prison treated 442 prisoners received and 427 discharged while 28 pardoned or paroled and 15 died. Population declined by 54. Contract changes note Lakeside will replace Amazon Hosiery in December and excursion info is advertised.
Frankfort Nov 14 Gov Brown and W H Newhall auditor’s clerk argued in the state house after Newhall accused the governor of backing the Republican ticket and treachery. The executive denied the charge and a blow was narrowly avoided as bystanders intervened.
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