Campaign opens with large Indiana crowds across counties
A nationwide storm did not dampen Republican momentum in Indiana. Senator Burrows addressed about 5,000 at Crawfordsville while Evans, Tennessee, speaker Woodmansee drew a vast audience in Connersville. Campaign tours included many county seats with numerous appointed speakers such as Elliott, Mount, Owen, Ketcham, Dodge, Watson, Brownlee, and others listed across towns like Decatur Franklin Greencastle Seymour Delphi Kokomo and Bloomington.
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Tribune
Indianapolis
Indi
Evans
Tennessee
Indiana
Burrows
Crawfordsville
D. D. Woodmansee
Cincinnati
Connersville
E. 8. Elliott
West Virginia
Decatur
James A. Mount
Franklin
W. D. Owen
Greencastle
Wm. Ketcham
Seymour
Jamess. Dodge
Delphi
James E. Watson
Brookville
Hiram Brownlee
Kokomo
L. W. Rouse
Plymouth
Theodore Shockney
Logansport
W. R. Gardiner
Bloomington
R. J. Tracewell
Scottsburg
John L. Griffiths
Goshen
James E. Stutsman
Brazil
George W. Faris
Clay of
Lucius B. Swift
Greenfield
E. E. Hendee
Bedford
S. N. Chambers
Columbus
Robert Graham
Madison
W. 8. Haggard
Marengo
J. F. Hanley
Princeton
A. Chipman
New Albany
Charles L
Mount at Franklin as Republicans Launch Campaign
Special Dispatch reports in Franklin Indiana that Governor candidate James Mount spoke to a packed Art Hall audience with two hours of address on the money issue. Congressman Jesse Overstreet followed, drawing broad interest and praise amid a large crowd that included former Democrats supporting McInrey and sound money.
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Commercial Tribune
Franklin
Ind
James Mount
Art Hall
Jesse Overstreet
Mount
Overstreet
McInrey
Gem of Oratory Opens Republican Meeting in Evansville
Special Dispatch reports Hon. H. Clay Evans of Tennessee as the orator at Evans Hall where 3,000 people gathered for the Republican campaign kickoff. Rain forced an overflow meeting outdoors after a daytime parade and receptions at the Press Club and St. George Hotel.
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Commercial Tribune
Evansville
Ind
H. Clay Evans
Tennessee
Evans Hall
Evans
Press Club
St. George Hotel
Col. Evans
England
Burrows Opens Republican Campaign in Crawfordsville
Senator J C Burrows of Michigan opened the campaign in Crawfordsville Indiana with a speech that drew a large crowd. He spoke on money issues and answered questions from a local free silver enthusiast, maintaining a calm, humorous tone throughout the event.
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Commercial Tribune
Crawfordsville
Ind
J. C. Burrows
Michigan
Burrows
Oly
Eptaker
Bursoe
First Grand Rally Draws 3500 in Connersville
In Connersville Indiana on August 22 Republicans held their first grand rally. Speaker D D Woodmansee of Cincinnati addressed a large attentive crowd for about an hour and a half. H L Morey also spoke and Congressman J J Watson was slated to speak that evening. The county is organized under Miles K Moffett as chair with anticipated gains in party membership.
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Commercial Tribune
Connersville
Ind
Fate County
D. D. Woodmansee
Cincinnati
H. L. Morey
James J. Watson
Gressman
Miles K. Moffett
Republican rally draws over a thousand in Huntingburg
Captain John W. Worrall Deputy State Statistician from Indianapolis and Congressman Robert J. Tracewell addressed Republicans in Huntingburg Indiana last night with over a thousand in attendance.
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Bperial
Huntingburg
Ind
John W. Worrall
Indianapolis
Robert J. Tracewell
Republican Cam paign Opens in Portland and Bluffton
In Portland Hon. Thos. McDougall spoke to over twelve hundred farmers on honest money at a crowded auditorium. The McKinley Club reached six percent membership with thirty eight former Democrats among members. In Bluffton Hon. Chas Henry addressed a large crowd arguing against free silver, praising sound money and protection as Democratic gains appear in Wells County.
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Commercial Tribune
Portland
Ind
Thos. McDougall
McKinley Club
Bluffton
Chas. II
Henry
Wells County
Six Toledo Aldermen Restore Citizenship in Pardon
Governor Bushnell granted clemency restoring citizenship to six Toledo aldermen convicted of bribery in 1892. Ben Manchester Charles Neuendorff Frank Tanner William Gill John Daley and George Doner previously fined 250 and deprived of rights but not sent to prison. Political pressure from local leaders aided the pardon.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus, CO
Toledo
Bushnell
Ben O. Manchester
Charles Neuendorff
Frank C. Tanner
William G. Gill
John Daley
George W. Doner
McKinley
Sorg Likely Nominee in Third District Democratic Rally
Dayton dispatch reports Montgomery County unity backing Paul J. Sorg of Middletown for the Third District Democratic Congressional nomination to be chosen at Hamilton next week. Dowling and leaders insist Sorg will run, while Populists plan no fusion and may field John G. Doren. Republicans, led by Robert M. Nevin, push for an early campaign launch as district margins suggest a hard fought race.
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Commercial Tribune
Dayton
Democratic Party
Third District
Hamilton
Paul J. Sorg
Middletown
Butler County
Montgomery County
Sorg
Sprg
Joe Dowling
Hub Lewis
Brenner
Doren
Montgomery
Mr. Sorg
Washington
Chicago
Robert M. Nevin
Catawba Island
Lake Erie
Mr. Nevin
George W. Houk
Messrs. Sorg
Nevin
R. M. Nevin
the Star
Special
Idaho
Dubois
Shoup
Southwest
Oregon
California
Utah
Wyoming
Teller
Bryan
Arthur Sewall
Jones
Democratic National Committee
Sewall
Watson
Political club drive grows in Ohio Republican League
Columbus reports President Charles F. Leach of Cleveland and an executive committee shaping a large scale club organization. A seven member campaign committee will focus on club work while Ohio plans a Milwaukee National Convention delegation of sixty plus with Woodmansee as potential president, avoiding inter-state squabbles.
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President Leach
The
Ohio Republican League
Woodmansee
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Charles F. Leach
Cleveland
W. B. Gaitree
Marietta
S. A. Baldwin
Zanesville
W. T. Squires
Toledo
B. L. McElroy
Mt. Vernon
T. M. Tomson
Delaware
J. Swartz
E.J. Miller
Leach
League
Milwaukee
Ohio
Oodmansee
Diphtheria Epidemic Quarantines Indiana Towns
Mitchell Indiana reports an outbreak with five deaths in a week. Orleans has quarantined surrounding towns to stop spread as health officials monitor the diphtheria cases in the region.
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Commercial Tribune
Mitchell
Ind
Orleans
German Press Condemns Emperor's Military Cabinet
Berlin August 22 National newspapers unite in condemning the Emperor’s military cabinet overstepping constitutional prerogatives after the downfall of Gen Bronsart von Schellendorf. The crisis sparks calls for cabinet changes and a labor policy dispute with the Chancellor.
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Berlin
Bronsart von Schellendorf
Kreuz Zeitung
Prominent Lexington Lawyer Arrested at Jail Entry
M H Bourne a young Lexington attorney was seized while attempting to bring tools to a prisoner in the city jail. A brace jack-screw bits and a screwdriver were found on him as he tried to aid the alleged diamond thief W N Barnes. Bourne admitted guilt and was jailed after failing to post bond. Bourne formerly from Owen County stood high at Kentucky University class of 1898 and had practiced law locally.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
M. H. Bourne
Atorney
Wilkerson
W N. Barnes
Barnes
New York
Lafayette Brooks
Morgan County
Dan O’brien
Bourne
Owen County
Kentucky University
Boy Killed by Lightning Near Lima Ohio
During a heavy storm in Lima Ohio on August 22 the son of D M Bliss was struck by lightning while en route to the barn and killed instantly. His hat tore apart his clothing caught fire and a shoe was torn. the force appeared to exit through a hole in the boot.
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Commercial Tribune
Lima
D. M. Bliss
Printer Charles Mays Dies After Arsenic Intake in Domestic Crisis
Terre Haute Indiana August 22 Charles Mays a printer died this morning from arsenic taken in a personal crisis. Domestic trouble is given as the motive for the act and death.
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Commercial Tribune
Terre Hauthd
Ind
Charles Mays
Rejuvenation of the Army and Imperial Cabinet Ties
The article reports on a push to overhaul the army and civil administration led by the Emperor. It notes the retirement of General Von Schellendorf, widespread replacement of experienced officers, and a purge of older judges. It discusses disagreements with Prince Hohenlohe over labor policy and naval funding, and mentions international reactions and Bismarck’s health.
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The
Reichsbote
Imperial Chancellery
von Schellendorf
Imperial Court
von Gossler
von Collas
Bork
Morover
Schellendorf
General von Gossler
Prussia
Bavaria
Saxony
Wurtemberg
Troubles in Spain and Philippine tensions raise Madrid alarms
London reports the Spain rise and Philippine conspiracy as Madrid considers reinforcing garrisons. Police seize documents from Republicans and arrests rise while Liberals block the budget with tobacco and Almaden concessions under debate. Reports note James Roosevelt discussed Irish prisoners transport and Dr. Gallagher’s departure remains secret.
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London
Spain
Philippine Islands
Madrid
Hong Kong
Cuba
Patrick J. O’brien
M. P
United States
James R. Roosevelt
America
Thomas Gallagher
Best Portrait of Harrison by Forbes Receives Praise
Indianapolis notes that J Colin Forbes R C A completed a portrait of Gen Harrison now on display in a local art store. Several intimate friends have viewed the work and call it the finest ever painted, showing the ex president in a high back chair with eyeglasses and papers in hand, the face bearing a serious expression.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Gen. Harrison
J. Colin Forbes
United Baptists to Hold Seventieth Session in Lawrenceburg Ky
The Association of United Baptists with thirteen churches and about 2000 members will convene its seventieth annual session at Mt Freedom Church in Lawrenceburg Ky on August 27 28. Rev D E Fogle of Salvisa will preach the introductory sermon as part of the two day gathering.
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Commercial Tribune
Lawrenceburg
Association of United Baptists
Mt. Freedom Church
D. E. Fogle
Casey Reese T
Salvisa
Gor
National Democratic committee denies Cleveland letter on ticket
Indianapolis August news confirms chairman Bynum rebuts rumors that President Cleveland wrote against a National Democratic ticket and urged McKinley indorsement. Secretaries Wilson and party leaders say Cleveland offered no opinion on the Indianapolis convention while supporting a third ticket for the sound money movement. Delegates gather, quarters secured, and New York to North Carolina delegates plan fills hotel capacity.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Bynum
National Democratic Executive Committee
Cleveland
McKinley
Wilson
Sound Money Movement
New York
Bates House
Maryland
William Pinckney Whyte
Isador Rayner
North Carolina
South Carolina
New Mexico
Executive Committee
Bourke Cockran
Senator Hill
National Democratic Party
Cockran
Senate
Hill
Chicago
Cochran
Aro
Forks
Old Woman Drowned at Open Well in Terre Haute
Terre Haute Ind Aug 22 Mrs Barbara Bereham 77 suffered vertigo and fell into an open well while drawing water to bathe her face and was drowned.
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Commercial Tribune
Terre Haute
Ind
Barbara Bereham
Peculiar Tail-Only Horse Accident in Delaware County
A Troy Township farmer reports a horse in Willey’s field became fatally tangled with a tree while scratching its tail. The animal's tail hair was caught, pulling out by the roots and causing severe damage. The incident is described as one of the strangest in the county.
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Commercial Tribune
Delaware
Ephraim Willey
Troy Township
Armer Willey
Foot Amputated After On Track Accident
Special Dispatch from Newark Ohio reports Frank Bremt gen a Baltimore and Ohio brakeman lost his foot at Somerset on the Newark and Straitsville Division. He caught his foot in a guard rail and could not free himself this morning.
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Special Dispatch
Commercial Tribune
Newark
Frank Bremtgen
Baltimore and Ohio
Somerset
Newark and
Straitsville
Zelda Station killing ends after knife fight
In Luisa Kentucky ten miles north on the Ohio Main line a Zelda store keeper John Lett defended himself after being struck by Brack Hensley a local tough drunk. Lett stabbed Hensley in the abdomen and he died ten minutes later.
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Commercial Tribune
Louisa
Zelda
John Lett
Brack” Hensley
Lett
Hensley
Will contest filed over late John E. Robbins estate at Greensburg
Ritter & Baker of Indianapolis contest Ollie McCoy as daughter of the late John E. Robbins claiming unsoundness of mind and undue influence. Robbins, a prominent banker and landholder, died recently after amassing about 4000 acres and fortune from Panic of 1873 land purchases. He left nine children and a widow with unequal land bequests cited.
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Commercial Tribune
Greensburg
Ind
Ritter& Baker
Indianapolis
Ollie McCoy
John E. Robbins
Robbins
Third National Bank
W., G. & R. Railway
Ollie
Mr. Robbins
Cane Witae
Alysis
Dangerous prisoner Marlott menaces guards at Ohio prison
Columbus Aug 22 Two steel weapons found in an iron cage at the Marion County insane fiend Marlott’s confinement. Marlott, who has killed once and attempted another, has threatened guards and even the Governor during a visit by Governor Bushnell and Private Secretary Rodgers. He previously improvised weapons from a bucket handle, now using a handleless bucket.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Marhoning County
Marlett
Bill
Wilson
Bushnell
Rodgers
Marlott
No More Bond Issues Debated by Carlisle's Son
Secretary Carlisle’s rumor fuelled bond issue chatter in New York is dismissed by Logan Carlisle. He says the meeting with Morgan & Co. agent Bacon involved only a Treasury matter, with no bond plans. The piece also notes Idaho fusion politics against Dubois and a possible Sewall cash contribution tied to a power shift in 1900 campaigns.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Carlisle
New York
Logan Carlisle
Treasury Department
Bacon
Morgan & Co
Butler
Fourth-class Postmasters appointed in several states
Fourth-class postmasters named in Ohio Kentucky and Indiana. Clinton Young takes Platos Clinton Young named Sulphur Henry County J A Morris Gage Postmaster at Plato Indiana. Carlisle will inspect public building articles in Cincinnati. Comer Bowler visits family.
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Washington
Ohio
Hiram
Portage County
Clinton Young
Kentucky
Henry County
J. A. Morris
Plato
Lagrange County
Ind
Geo. A. Gage
Tor al Carlisle
Cincinnati
Robert Bowler
Suspicious of Our Coin in Toronto Banks
Toronto banks grow wary of American currency with par value rarely offered. The Bank of Montreal in Montreal refused US bills or silver outright, while the Toronto branch still accepts small sums at a discount. Merchants' Bank weighs refusing US money but today discounts at 1 percent. Standard has long held 10 percent. Dominion Bank charges 2 percent on National currency and 10 percent on silver certificates. Other banks discount up to 1 percent, with Bank of Hamilton still accepting bills at par in small amounts.
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Toronto
Ont
Bank of Montreal
Montreal
United States
Merchants’ Bank
Dominion
Bank of Hamilton
Spurious Mexican Coin Seized in Springfield
Moses Hiramy of Mexico City reported to Springfield merchants that counterfeit Mexican silver dollars are circulating in the United States. A letter from the Mexican Director of the Mints declares the coins genuine attributes differ, noting edge mill marks and eagle design. Hiramy says the counterfeits were shipped via Florida and produced with machinery bought in England.
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Commercial Tribune
Springfield
Moses Hiramy
City of
Mexico
United States
Hiramy
Florida
England
Warden Post Scramble Prompts Kentucky Clerk News
In Frankfort on August 22 the race for warden intensifies with about a dozen applicants. Rumor places Deputy Warden Hancock as a likely nominee, triggering anticipated competition for the second position if he advances.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Nell
Hancock
German Pythians to Fight Over Own Ritual Use
National encampment in Cleveland opens debates on allowing German ritual in Knights of Pythias Lodges. Commissioner Douglass reports will allege violations of a Supreme Lodge ban. Charges may target Charles Loehr Henry Vellenveers and Fredchman of Chicago as German faction pushes back.
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Cleveland, O
Knights of Pythias
Howard Douglass
Supreme Lodge
Charles L. Loehr
Richmond, Va
Henry Vellenveers
Louisville
Fredchman
Chicago
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