Democratic Platform and Tariff Debate at St Louis Convention
The congress delegates met in St Louis on June 7 for the Democratic platform and tariff discussions. The platform pledges fidelity to democratic faith, highlights Cleveland era policies, land reclamation to homesteads, pensions to veterans, and a firm foreign policy while denouncing unequal tax laws under the Republicans.
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Democratic Party of the
United States
Cleveland
Congress
Java
Democratic Party
Grover Cleveland
Republic
Senate
Republican Party
Democratic
Onur
Democratic party principles on tariff reform and good government
The text states the Democratic party’s aims to provide steady remunerative employment for workers and to secure good government. It emphasizes submitting its principles to the intelligent suffrages of the American people in relation to tariff reform and national life.
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Democratic Party
Democratic platform appeals to voters at convention
Mr. Watterson presents a new platform claiming Democrats can stand without leaving home and that the party will act as constructive hands for the people. He argues unity through shared principles and jokes about relationships before introducing Senator Gorman of Maryland to the audience.
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Watterson
Democratic Party
Senator Gorman
Maryland
Thurman Nominated by California Delegation for Vice President
California delegates nominate Allen G. Thurman of Ohio for vice president. Tarpey lauds Thurman with a sweeping tribute, praising his long public service, defense of rights, and leadership from the Senate to Reconstruction era. The platform report is adopted, with resolutions backing tariff reform, Irish home rule, and admitting Dakota, Washington, Montana, and New Mexico. Hendricks tribute resolutions pass as well.
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Gorman
Watterson
Scott
Pennsylvania
Congress
Ireland
Dakota
Washington
Montana
New Mexico
Union
Baker
Ohio
Hendricks
Cooper
New York
California
Tarpey
Allen G. Thurman
Thurman
Republic
America
United States Senate
Senate
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountain
United States
Psasion
Thurman Named Democratic Nominee in Chicago Convention
The speech praised Allen G Thurman as the favored national choice with the aim to unite the party. Delegates hailed Thurman amid rousing demonstrations as Indiana banners and red bandanas sparked the hall into a fevered cheer.
Voorhees fires up Indiana backing Thurman slate
Senator Voorhees urged Indiana supporters to back Grover Cleveland and Thurman, arguing Indiana’s votes would decide the national outcome. He cited Oregon as a warning and urged unity across states, praising Isaac P. Gray and highlighting cross-country electoral stakes.
Voting for Vice President at convention names of states
The convention proceeded to a vote for vice president and listed the states involved in the ballot. The report notes the procedural sequence and the participation of each state in the decision.
Delegates Rally Around Thurman After Gray Withdrawal
The motion was seconded by Mr. Shanklin of Indiana to withdraw Isaac P. Gray and secure unanimous support for A. G. Thurman. He pledged that delegates who supported Gray yesterday and this morning would now become apostles of Thurman.
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Mr. Shanklin
Indiana
Isaac P. Gray
A. G. Thurman
Gray
Thurman
Thurman Nominated by Acclamation at Democratic Convention
The convention nominated Mr. Thurman by acclamation amid loud cheers and declared Alen G. Thurman the unanimous choice. Col. Fellows of New York offered a resolution paying respect to late party statesmen Seymour McClellan Tilden and Hancock since the 1884 convention. The session adjourned at 2 09 p m.
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Thurman
Alen G. Thurman
Col. Fellows
New York
Horatio Seymour
McClellan
Tilden
Hancock
Grover Cleveland’s rise from sheriff to U S president
The article traces Grover Cleveland’s path from Oakwell New Jersey born in 1831 to sheriff of Erie County and reform mayor of Buffalo. It notes his rise to governor of New York and the 1888 Democratic nomination at St. Louis as the party’s standard bearer.
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D. R B. Lockwood
Buffalo
Cleveland
Erie County
New York
James G. Blaine
Washington
United States
St. Louis
Grover Cleveland
General Grant
Shakespere
Cleeveland
Napoleon
Stars of Good Report
Grover
Oakwell
N. J
Connecticut Valley
Clevelnd
Ohio
Lewis F. Allen
Law Ofice of Hogers, Bowen & Ricozera
Jeane Gi Vanderpool
New
Isabela
Lymon K. Boss
Asaured
Allen G Thurman The Story Of His Life And Public Service
Allen G Thurman, born November 13, 1815 in Lynchburg Virginia, rose to Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice and U S Senator. A lifelong Democrat admired for integrity, he declined presidential nomination while remaining a respected statesman in Columbus.
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Allen G. Thurman
Lynchburg
Rev
P. Thurman
Col
Nathaniel Allen
North Carolina
Joseph Hewes
Judge Thurman
Chilhicothe
Oho
Columbus
Thurman
Chillicothe Academy
William Allen
Supreme Bench of
Ohio
Ohio Supreme Court
Supreme Judge
Nnrigid House of Representatives
Yhurman
United States Senate
Poaliticn Lite
Governor Gray Says He Accepts Outcome Calmly
Governor Gray spoke with calm acceptance as reporters queried the convention result. He noted prior expectations held for two days and prepared to attend Terre Haute graduation exercises to deliver the address.
Indiana Democrats Back Cleveland and Thurman Ticket
The Indiana state central committee met in Indianapolis and endorsed the Cleveland and Thurman ticket with enthusiasm. Major Charles L. Jewett of Floyd county was named committee chair, Ephraim Marsh of Hancock county secretary, and plans for full county and township organization were set, with Jewett to oversee campaign rooms at the Grand starting next Monday.
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Inpranapolis
Democratic Stata Central Committee
Districta
Charles L. Jewett
Floyd County
St. Louis
Cleveland
Thurman
Jewett
Ephraim Marsh
Hancock County
Indiana
Gray
Major Jewett
Arcola Gossip and News from the Neighboring Village
Farmers plow corn as Rev. Bailey preaches to a large young crowd. John Miller to wed Julia Hill on June 20 at Aboit Station. Miss Bell Butts and Miss Mollie Snyder plan Chicago visits. Miss Olia Richardson opens a dressmaking shop in town. Dr Burger to wed Celia Keller in July. Maurice warned about danger in the dark on East Main Street.
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the Sentinel
Bailey
John Miller
Julia Hill
Aboit Station
Bell Butts
Mollie Snyder
Chicago
Olia Richardson
Fort Wayne
Maurice
Dr. Burger
Mises
Celia Keller
Ira
Dade
East Main Street
Polish priest Kalasinki returns to St. Albertas amid riotous reception
In Derrorr on June 8, Father Kalasinki, ousted two and a half years ago by Bishop Borgess, arrived after riots and was carried to the parish schoolhouse by sobbing supporters. He predicts reinstatement by Borgess’ successor, while clashes with Bishop Borgess supporters, the Dombrowiskites, loom.
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Derrorr
Father Kalasinki
St. Albertas
Borgess
Kalasinki
Kalasinkians
Dombrowiskites
Destructive Fire Destroys Large Property in Marion Indiana
A frame row on West Fourth Street in Marion, Indiana burned causing substantial loss. Estimated damage may reach 20000 dollars with homes and businesses insured mixed and many items destroyed including buildings hardware and agricultural goods. Several insured policies and multiple firms cited among the substantial claims. It was one of the most destructive fires in Marion.
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Marion
Ind
Manroy
West Fourth Street
John Secren
B. A. Haines
Niagara
N. Y
Jackson
Campbell & Sodlem
M. Whisler
James Wilson
Queen of London
Commercial Union of London
Phoenix
Hartford
Marshal Shively
Sullivan & Rose
Springfield
American Central
American Central of St. Louis
American
Philadelphia
Democratic rally honors Cleveland and Thurman in Pest
An enthusiastic crowd gathered last night to celebrate the nominations of Cleveland and Thurman. The march moved through main streets with bandant handkerchiefs and badges while salutes were fired and large bonfires burned on Broadway.
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Pest
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Thurman
Broadway
St Louis editors laud AP convention writers
The St Louis Are editorial praises the Associated Press convention reporters for their work, noting they surpassed their records at prior conventions and deserve the highest compliment for their efforts.
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Str. Louis
St. Louis
Bank Statement Details Show Increases and Decrease
New York figures list gains in Leoserve Jouns specie and legal tenders with deposits rising to 35 315 100 while circulation decreases by 108 300. Bank reserves total 27 510 850 in cash and coins at twenty five percent reserve.
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New York
Leoserve
Banka
Masked Robbers Attack Express Car Near Delm And Belhi
Report of a midnight attack on the Cincinnati Indianapolis St Louis and Chicago line near Delm and Belhi. Masked robbers fired on the baggage master Joe Ketcham, wounded him, and fled when the express engineer stopped the train. Ketcham later died in hospital. four suspects were arrested in Aurora, Indiana.
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Ketcham
Aurora
Ind
Red Bandana Becomes Political Emblem in Campaign
Judge Thurman notes the red bandana as a longtime personal symbol since 1845 when he began using snuff. The accessory gained fame during William Allen's 1830s gubernatorial campaign, though earlier history remains unclear.
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Thurman
William Allen
Stabbing at Jacksonburg Over Cows Ends in Wounding
In DamBrieves City on June 8 Albert Dougherty stabbed Henry Miller in the shoulder at Jacksonburg six miles northeast. A quarrel over impounded cows, Dougherty as supervisor, led to the attack from behind. The wound is dangerous but not necessarily fatal and both men are highly connected amid intense excitement.
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DamBrieves City
Jacksonburg
Albert Dougherty
Henry Miller
Sherman in New York Recovering from Rheumatic Attack
General William Tecumseh Sherman is in New York after a two day rheumatic attack described by physicians as slight and not serious. The ailment is in his back and he is not considered in danger.
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New York
W. T. Sherman
Sherman
Second Annual Elks Reunion Under Way
The second annual reunion of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks is in progress with wide attendance from Washington Detroit Pittsburg Cleveland Columbus Dayton and other points. Jero N Dee of Boston was elected chairman of the business meeting. A parade today and a banquet tonight will conclude the session.
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Orvorynati
Jane
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
Washington
Detroit
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Columbus
Dayton
Jero. N. Dee
Boston
Man Falls Lifelessly From Train Tracks
Napoleon Ohio January 9 Charles Mardes aged twenty was found in a ditch of the Wabash railway five miles west of Napoleon with a fractured skull and other injuries. He was alive but unconscious and under the influence of liquor and was struck by a train during the night while on the track.
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Napoleon
Ohio
Jone
Charles Mardes
Wabash Railway
Crop Report Notes Regional Wheat and Barley Averages
The Crop Report from the department of agriculture places average wheat condition at 73.3 in Ohio Indiana Michigan and similar to May in Kansas. Barley averages 88.8. Cotton general average at 88.2.
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Washieron
Department of Agriculture
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Kansas
Spaniards Injured In Canadian Incline Car Accident
Five Spaniards entered a car on the Incline railroad in Canada during the attendant’s absence. The car descended rapidly and struck a wooden armature, injuring all five. One lady is not expected to recover.
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Niacara Fallls
Farmer Matthias Vannka Dies by Own Hand Near Lapayritn
Matthias Vannka a farmer living four miles north of Lapayritn shot himself last evening. He leaves a widow and three children. He was described as an invalid and tired of life.
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Lapayritn
Mathias Vannka
Flour Mill Fire Destroys Mill of H Miller in Canse
A large flour mill owned by H Miller in Canse Indiana burned yesterday. The fire destroyed the mill, valued at about 20000 with insurance covering 16400. The cause is listed as unknown.
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Ind
H. Miller
Death of Ezra H. Baker Attributed To Blood Poisoning
Ezra H. Baker president of the American Loan and Trust company and Union Pacific railroad director died last night from blood poisoning. His death notes his prominent roles in finance and rail transportation.
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Bosroy
Ezra H. Baker
American Loan and Trust Company
Union Pacific Railroad
They Visit Thorman
June 8 report from Couensts O describes a special new paper train arriving at noon. Journalists were escorted by local clubs in carriages to Thorman's residence where speeches were delivered.
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Couensts
Thorman
John A Crittenden Dies in Frankfort Brother of Ex Governor
John Allen Crittenden of Missouri and half brother of Logan Murray of New York died in Frankfort on June 8. The deceased was brother to former governor Crittenden and was linked to the Missouri and New York families.
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Lomsvinty
Johnu Allen Crittenden
Crittenden
Missouri
Logan
Murray
New York
Frankfort
Delegates Arrive Home From St Louis Tammany Hall Train
The special train bearing Tammany hall delegates from the St Louis convention reached Grand Central depot at 10 30 today marking their return after the gathering.
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Tammany Hall
St. Louis
Grand Central Depot
Widows of Soldiers to Receive Pensions From Death Date
President Cleveland signed a law granting widows of Civil War soldiers pensions starting from their husbands death date. It covers claims filed on or after July 1, 1880, and allows simple letter notices instead of formal applications. Attorneys unnecessary. post office address and certificate number required. The act also funds customs collection deficiency appropriations.
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Washington
Congress
Commissioner of Pensions
Program of the Academy Commencement Exercises
The annual commencement at the Academy of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, six miles north of the city, occurs June 26. The program includes Kaiser March, Wagner pieces, choruses by the academy choir, solos by Irma Jefferds and others, various instrumental selections, dramatic interludes, essays, and a valedictory with medals.
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Academy of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
Kaiser
Wagner
Didier
Jaffords
Moderati
Mand Cleary
Mise Irma Jefferds
Santa Maria
Owens
Miasea Lilly
Phillips and Wait
Irvin
Parker
Turner
Galop Militaire
Mayer
Cussen
O’hara
Nouille
Fuseau
Nellie I. Irvin
Flora Didier
Ortlieb
Bostetter
L, Turner
Deaths for the week reported by city undertakers
The list includes Charles Hartell 50 death by own action. Matthew Barrett 42 cancer. Wesley Hall 70 old age. Anna B Wageman 68 congestive chills. Tim Donovan 61 consumption. Elizabeth Allen 37 consumption. Calvin Hosler 2 months gangrene. Rebecca Kelsey 84 old age. Arthur Thomma 8 months brain fever. Leroy Girrard 6 months cholera infantum. Charles Ward 6 years inflammation of bowels. Blanche Meyerhofer 1 year brain.
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Charles Hartell
Matthew Barrett
Wesley Hall
Anna B. Wageman
Tim Donovan
Elizabeth Allen
Calvin Hosler
Rebecca Kelsey
Arthur Thomma
Leroy Girrard
Charles Ward
Blanche Meyerhofer
Dynamite Bomb Found Near Chicago Historical Society
A dynamite charge built on a new plan was discovered near the Chicago Historical Society on Dearborn Avenue. Authorities are puzzled by the placement, and the bomb was wrapped in a copy of the Arbeiter Zeitung.
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Ontcano
Chicago Historical Society
Dearborn Avenue
Arbeiter Zeitung
Republican Convention Chooses Van Fleet in Goshen Indiana
In Gosuen Indiana on June 9 J M Van Fleet of Elkhart was chosen as Republican candidate for judge of this circuit after fourteen ballots. Delegates departed with forty nine kegs of beer during the convention sessions.
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Gosuen
Ind
Middlebury
J. M. van Fleet
Elkhart
New Republican Headquarters Opens Informally in New York
The new headquarters of the Republican State and National Committee at 18 West Thirty second Street in New York opened informally. The formal opening date is not fixed, and the committee will occupy the entire building.
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New York
Republican State and National Committee
West
Brakeman John Shay Killed Near Fairmount
In Fairmount Illinois yesterday at Campbell's Crossing a brakeman named John Shay was found dead after falling from a Wabash freight train he worked on. The man is described as single and the incident occurred in the morning.
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Fairmount, Ill
Campbell’s Crossing
Here
John Shay
Remarkable Cures by Hood’s Sarsaparilla Proved by Patients
Hood’s Sarsaparilla is claimed to cure severe scrofula and salt rheum where other remedies fail. Examples cited include Miss Sarah C. Whittier of Lowell with scrofulous sores, Charles A. Roberta of East Wilson with thirteen facial and neck abscesses, and Willie Duff of Walpole with hip disease and severe scrofula deemed unrecoverable by physicians.
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Hood
Sarah C. Whittier
Lowell
Mass
Charles A. Roberta
East Wilson
N. Y
Willie Duff
Walpole
Secret Societies Spark Grounded Pledge by German Lutherans
At the Madison Wisconsin General Conference the German Lutheran church approved strong anti secret society provisions. Members seeking church enrollment must sever ties with secret groups, and existing members are urged to withdraw from such societies under constitutional changes. Excommunication remains the ultimate fallback if withdrawal fails.
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Madison
Wis
Jenney Company to Crush Out Its Imitators
The Jenney Company Fort Wayne has won an electric light patent case against Brush Electric Light. It plans immediate action against the Indianapolis Jenney firm and towns using the light for infringement. Fort Wayne asserts 1882 deferential patent coverage and will pursue cases already filed in Indianapolis.
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Jenney Company
Electric Light
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Brush Electric Light Company
Jenney
Indianapolis Company
Indianapolis Jenney Company
Fort Wayne Company
BR. T. McDonald
McDonald
Apportionment of School Funds Figures by State Superintendent
The state superintendent reports 1887 and 1888 school age totals and apportionment funds. Enrollment fell from 760,178 to 756,989. state school tax receipts were about 780,321 in 1887 and 779,559 in 1888. total apportionments declined from 1,045,814 to 1,020,676. County figures include Marion at 55,327 and 55,835 children, with Marion receiving 73,143.85 from the fund and Allen and Vigo following in totals.
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Marion County
Vanderburg
Wayne County
Vigo County
Allen County
Allen
Directors Chosen For Dayton Fort Wayne and Chicago Line
Dayton June 7 The stockholders annual meeting named directors Nelson Cromwell George Comstock George Wattles John C Combs George Hoadly Alfred Jaretzki Eugene Zimmerman Judson Harmon R D Marshall Richard Folsom T E Burton F H Short Jalvis Dexter The board organized with Eugene Zimmerman as president Alfred Jaretzki as secretary Treasurer selection deferred Executive committee authorized This practically eliminates Henry S Ives and allies from the board.
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Dayton, O
Dayton, Fort Wayne and
Chicago Road
Nelson Cromwell
George ©. Comstock
George O. Wattles
New York
John C. Combs
Boston
George W. Hoadly
Alfred Jaretski
Eugene Zimmerman
Judson Harmon
Cincinnati
R. D. Marshall
Dayton
Richard Folsom
T. E. Burton
Cleveland
F. H. Short
Jalvis Dexter
Incinnati
Alfred Jaretzki
Henrys. Ives
Hartell of East Washington Killed in Fort Wayne
The Washington Star reports Charles Hartell a well known East Washington resident of 814 C Street SE was killed at Fort Wayne last night. Hartell a German by birth served in both armies in the last war and lately worked as a carpenter. He leaves a widow and five or six children and belonged to the Union Soldiers' alliance Union Veteran corps and Lincoln post No 8 G A R. He had been appointed to supervise a new government building and left for Indians after receiving instructions.
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Washington Star
Charles Hartell
East Washington
C Street
Fort Wayne
Hartell
Old Country
United States
Maryland Freg
Union Soldiers’ Alliance
Union Veteran Corps
Lincoln Post
Hayden Letter to Editor Promotes Tariff Reform
A card from Frep J Haypan states he will remain in town and work for the party whether or not he secures the joint senator nomination. He calls tariff reform the great campaign issue, citing Cleveland’s message and Mills tariff bill, urging sacrifice of personal interests for the country.
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the Sentinel
Hayden
Cleveland
Frep
J. Haypan
Boy Hurt After Horse Throws He Rides Untethered Pony
Severely Hart, Thursday Scott Westfield, about fourteen, rode a pony at a stock yard where workers allowed the ride. The pony, without saddle or bridle, was whipped and started fast, throwing the boy. He suffered internal injuries and was taken home to South Broadway near Esmond's mill, in a dangerous condition.
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Scott Westfield
Stock Yard
Lillie
South Broadway
Esmond’s Mill
Storm Wreaks Havoc Across City and District
A powerful wind and thunderstorm hit the city and surrounding areas yesterday, destroying timber and houses. In Compton the home of O. Perrault collapsed, killing his wife and five children. Other fatalities and vessel damages are feared as reports come in from multiple points.
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Comptom
O. Perrault
Perrault
Railroad shops proposed for Fort Wayne with $200000 bonus
The Columbia City Post reports the Ohio Indiana and Missouri rail road company plans to locate its main shops in Fort Wayne to receive a $200000 bonus. The project would employ 1500 to 3600 workers and cost about $500000, with Wayne township likely to approve the appropriation. Also noted is an unrelated medicinal claim for Hood's Sarsaparilla.
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Columbia City Post
Ohio, Indiana and Missouri Railroad Company
Fort Wayne
Wayne Township
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