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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1894
Page
2
T. Fano announces candidacy on the Bancratio ticket and stands as the sole candidate from Marion County. A mix of war era politics, militia plans, and local civic issues unfolds as residents discuss elections and public service roles amid references to national debates on governance and reform.
The council passed a vehicle ordinance last night with public release pending in newspapers. License fees cover vehicles per annum and bicycle tags taxed for riders under fourteen. Hucksters outside the city pay 3 to 12 dollars annually. The measure passed eleven to three with nods from Prommers and Tigar.
The article notes dog days last until August 11 with health rules against river swimming and bare feet. It explains Sirius, the Dog Star, rises and sets with the sun and was blamed for heat by ancient peoples who believed the star caused extreme heat.
The article argues the Tucker resolution for direct senatorial elections reflects popular support despite questions about its understanding. It criticizes the senate's tariff stance as worsening reform prospects and cites Senator Gorman's tirade at the president as harming dignity in the upper chamber.
President Cleveland names Garrell D. Wright John D. Kernan of New York and Nicholas E. Worthington of Peoria Ill to a labor commission to investigate railroad controversies and the Chicago strike. Kernan a noted lawyer Worthington a judge. the group includes a state representative from Illinois. Washington aims to curb unrest and study labor impacts.
A Sunington Democrat resume summarizes Indiana Democratic labor laws from past sessions. It cites prohibitions on import of alien labor, wage liens, eight hour work, anti blacklisting, mining safety, biweekly pay in lawful money, and protections for union rights, plus tax, fee, and salary reforms and anti graft measures. It argues these laws show party effort to aid labor and urges context when judging current reforms.
The notice promises low round trip fares for August on Louisville and Nashville routes to southern points. Readers are urged to visit ticket agents or write to P. Atmore, General Passenger Agent, Louisville, Kentucky, for excursion tickets.
A large Sunday school picnic in Williamsport drew about 2,500 attendees from Allen and Wells counties when several people fell ill after eating a watermelon. About twenty who sampled the melon were affected, with one girl in critical condition and others recovering after antidotes were administered. Several named locals were among those ill. a future picnic is planned for August 4 at Hoagland.
Remainder of militia is ordered home today after talks between Adjutant General Robbins, Sheriff Friedrich, and Mayor Reilly. Police will be expanded and Company H of Knox prepared to mobilize if needed. A Chicago American Railway union convention may trigger further disruption and a special ticket deal to St Paul is offered.
Eugene V. Debs spoke at Nailor's opera house in Havre Ind to a large crowd, adopting a populist stance and pledging to support labor rights through the ballot. He defended his record on strikes, denied anarchist ties, and urged unity beyond the old parties.
Livestock were moved in a single day due to the failure of the corn crop. Farmers who had purchased stock to be fed and fattened with corn are hurrying animals forward as grass feeding has left them with no corn to feed this winter.
Queen Anne county delegates in Bartimoys on July 25 delivered a hard slap to Maryland's senators, including Gibson, by urging the district convention nominee to back President Cleveland and tariff reform, aligning with true democratic principles.
Terre Haute Ind July 26 The Terre Haute fair with a 92000 meeting Aug 13 18 leads harness race circuits and will announce a purse for free for all trotters It expects to have Directum Pizley Fantasy Alix and Kremlin The stables of these horses will be here with great competition anticipated Walter E Lon Clinton Ryland T Azote and others are already entered
Wasumertoy July 30 Senator Voorhees passed a very bad night and cannot attend today’s tariff conference. Doctors fear a complication may require an operation, though risk remains. Senator West has had a bad erysipelas attack but continues to work and attends today’s meeting.
Conference committee report on the agricultural appropriation bill is agreed with a key amendment to fund Russian thistle extermination at 1 000 000 dollars for western states. Also reports John Wagner winning the St Paul city treasurer election by four votes over Horst, 12 808 to 12 804, with Horst to relinquish office.
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