New York Democrats to Bolt if Silver Platform Adopted
A Commercial Tribune dispatch reports that every Democratic newspaper in New York City will bolt if the Chicago convention adopts a silver coinage plank. Editors favor honest money and fear a 16 to 1 silver standard would trigger a panic, ruin gold reserves, and undermine the nation’s credit.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
New York City
Chigho
the World
Joseph Pulitzer
Heart
the Journal
Dana’s
Sun
The
Herald
James Gordon Bennett
Mugwump Post
Times
Jefferson
Fidence
United States
Whitney
Chicago
Elizabeth Taylor Shot by Burglary in Providence
Mrs Elizabeth Taylor was seriously wounded when an unknown burglar shot her in the face after rummaging in her bureau in Providence at mid day today. She screamed for help but the burglar escaped.
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Providence
R. L
Elizabeth Taylor
Prof Marlow Killed In Train Collision In Indiana
Prof J H Marlow traveling representative of the Indiana School Book Company was struck and killed by a Big Four train in Shelbyville Indiana this morning. He formerly served as Superintendent of Schools in Sullivan County and was well known among educators and politicians.
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Shelbyville
Ind
J. H. Marlow
Indiana School Book Company
Sullivan County
Democrats Convene in Kenton Eighth District Nominates Delegates
In Kenton Ohio on June 30 the Eighth Congressional District Democrats held a quick convention. Phil M. Crow of this city and F. M. Marriott of Delaware were chosen as National delegates and are free silver supporters. McElden Dunn of Leeco was nominated for Congress. Jalen Brenman of Stain ran for elector. The gathering lasted one hour.
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Commercial Tribune
Kenton
Eighth Congressional District
Phil M. Crow
F. M. Marriott
Delaware
McElden Dunn
Lecoe
Jalen
Gt B. Brenman
Stain
Oil Inspector Co appoints deputies in Ohio
Columbus Ohio June 30 Oil Inspector Co Kurtz today made additional appointments of Deputies A H Tingle Cambridge Sherman Williams Hamilton W A Rusk Malta J B Barnes Careyville A D Bunn Mt Vernon Others will be made during the week
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Oil Inspector Co
Kurtz
A. H. Tingle
Cambridge
Sherman Williams
Hamilton
W. A. Rusk
Malta
J. B. Barnes
Careyville
A. D. Bunn
Mt. Vernon
Jameson's Brother Killed in Bulawayo Dispatch
A London report from Bulawayo confirms the death of Jameson's brother in a violent incident. The dispatch cites medical examination details and ongoing official inquiries, noting the families and local authorities respond with statements.
Grosvenor in Kansas Praises Sound Money Nominee
Congressman Grosvenor of Ohio spoke in Manhattan Kansas praising the Kansas Fifth District convention for renominating Cal der, the strongest sound money advocate, by acclamation. He urged protection and sound currency and planned to address the Kansas Republican League in Topeka tomorrow.
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Commercial Tribune
Kansas City
Grosvenor
Ohio
Manhattan
Kan
Kansas
Opera House
Calder
Congress
J. Grosvenor
Calderhead
Kansas Republican League
Topeka
Warning circular predicts Havana dynamite blasts to start summer
Cuban arrivals in New York aboard the Saratoga report a warning circular addressed to Cubans predicting many explosions in Cuban towns during the summer. The flyer urged civilians to flee the threatened areas while a campaign of destruction was underway, and the Cuban Junta said Havana’s destruction had long been contemplated.
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New York
Havana
Saratoga
New York Republicans Publish Protest Against Local Conventions
A State Club release lists discontent with party management in New York cities and urges an honest, uncaptured governor candidate. Signers include Wm. Brookfield, John E. Milholland, and Gen. C. H. T. Collis with Warner Miller named from Herkimer County and Geo. J. Murray and R. F. Pinton as secretaries.
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New York
State Club
Tate
Albany
Syracuse
Wm. Brookfield
John E. Milholland
Frank D. Pavey
Edwin Einstein
John Simpson
Henry L. Einstein
Gen. C. H. T. Collis
Jacob H. Sims
Warner Miller
Herkimer County
Geo. J. Murray
R. F. Pinton
Buffalo
Mine Explosion Claims Two in Fayette City
An explosion of gas in the Washington coal mine at Fayette City Fayette County killed two Italians Mike Barbaras and Louie Deristi. Three other men who entered with them are missing and believed buried under debris. The mine had been closed and workers had permission to retrieve tools. Lamps lit the gas.
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Monongahela
Washington
Fayette City
Mike Barbaras
Louie Deristi
McLean Silver Boom Aims for Nomination Fight
A June dispatch from Washington reports McLean’s Silver group shipping to Chicago to back his bid. Beriah Wilkins hints Bland may secure the nomination while McLean pursues vice presidency, with plans to meet in St Louis before the convention.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
American Silver Organization
Chicago
John R. McLean
Ohio
McLean
John
Bland
Beriah Wilkins
Wilkins
McKinley Greeted by Allegheny Bar Trio and Endeavorers
Canton Ohio June 30 Gov McKinley receives a warm welcome from 250 Allegheny County Bar Association members and a large crowd of Christian Endeavorers as the State Convention opens. Garret Hobart wires he will arrive by Wednesday morning express. The governor plans no speech but thanks the delegation and prepares a public address at his residence for the Endeavorers.
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Commercial Tribune
Canton
Garret A. Hobart
McKinley
Morning Express
National Committee
Cleveland
Roxbury
Boston
Gov. McKinley
Osborne
William McKinley, Sr
Abner Monisoror
Mabel
Helen McKinley
Ensley
Somerseta
Youngstown
Allegheny County Bar Association
Vr. McKinley
Aig
J. W. F. White
Pittsburg
Pilleburg
Congress
Mcey
Notifion Committee
State Christian Endeavor Convention
C. E
C. BE
J. H. Bomberger
Gordon
Confederate Reunion Opens in Richmond with Gordon Speech
A vast crowd gathers at Richmond Exposition Grounds for the Confederate Reunion. General Gordon receives an ovation on the rostrum as Governor O Ferrall and Wade Hampton attend. The event features a battle flag presentation, Dixie playing, and tribute to Confederate soldiers and Virginians.
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Richmond
Exposition Grounds
Gordon
O’ferrall
Dixie
Gordon G
Chickamaugaa
J. Williams Jones
Jackson
Davis
O’ Ferrall
Wade Hampton
Peyton Wise
Hampton
Gen. Hampton
Cleveland Women Gather for McKinley Congrats
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Cleveland plans a group trip to Canton to congratulate ex Governor McKinley. They will invite Cleveland ladies and arrange special trains for the trip.
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Cleveland, O
Woman Woman's Christian Temperance Man of
Cleveland
Canton
McKinley
Warren Explores Opening Campaign Center in County
A movement begins to designate Warren Ohio as the opening campaign point for the Republican campaign. The Republicans of William McKinley’s native county would value the honor.
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Commercial Tribune
Warren, O
Warren
William McKinley
Ex Governor McKinley Unable to Deliver Fourth of July Address
Former Ohio governor McKinley informs Columbus mayor Allan that he cannot provide the Fourth of July address in the city. The note dated June 30 cites inability to travel or perform the duty.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
McKinley
Ailen
Missionary Society Officers Elected at Boothfield
PARKERSBURG June 30 The annual meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of West Virginia Conference M E Church South Boothfield ended with the election of officers including Ed McMee and Miss Lottie Moon of Ashland advancing to key posts.
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Commercial Tribune
Parkersburg
W. Va
Woman's Missionary Society of West Ae Conference
M. E
Church South
Boothfield
Adae
Ee Ed McMee
Bees Trigger Fatal Runaway Attack on Driver
A Long Run farmer Philip Reinoehl was fatally injured when a swarm of bees stung his frightened horses causing a runaway. The team spared no mercy and crushed his ribs before stamping him as medical staff reported. He died from internal injuries sustained in the incident near Portsmouth on the afternoon of June 30.
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Commercial Tribune
Portsmot
Philip Reinoehl
Long Run
Reinoehl
Wean
Ummie
Hector
Meekison Nominated for Congress by Fifth District Democrats
In Napoleon at the Fifth District Democratic convention Democrats chose Mayor David Meekison of Nixon for Congress after fifteen hours of balloting. William Kunneke of Putnam and H W Jacobs of Van Wert were named delegates to the Ohio convention with alternates William Baker of Teoda and James Napp of Paulding. Meekison defeated W D Hull and S St rrsfield for the nomination as Free silver forces backed candidates to declare currency policy before voting.
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Commercial Tribune
Toledo
Fifth District
Napoleon
Dayvid Meekisen
Nixon
William Kunneke
Putnam
H. W. Jacobs
van Wert
William Baker
Tedarca
James Napp
Paulding
Meekison
W.D. Hull
Defiance
Urtsfield
Reuben Starr
Williams
F. B. DeWitt
Ublican
DeWitt
Pilfering Carrier Caught in Wells ton Theft
James Isenberg a nineteen year old Wells ton carrier confessed to stealing about 75 dollars from the post office with 41 dollars turned over on the day of detention. Postmaster F R Ockett confronted him after Clerk Luma mpson heard money jingling. He was arrested after admitting the larger total.
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Commercial Tribune
Jackson, CO
Wellston
James Isen
Beverton
Kentucky Chautauqua Assembly Opens in Lexington
The tenth annual Kentucky Chautauqua Assembly began in Lexington on June 30 and runs through July 10. President Hiram Shaw and Superintendent W L Davidson welcomes participants as the primary teachers class meets led by Bertha Vella of Lynn Massachusetts. An evening musicale and a lecture by Frank Beard of Chicago followed the opening events.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
Kentucky Chautauqua Assembly
Hiram Shaw
W. L. Davidson
Ee. Tv
Frank Beard
Chi
Police clash as Cleveland strike ends with mass beating
In Cleveland on June 30, 170 Brown Hoisting workers were escorted by 80 police as a 2,000 strong crowd attacked. Police used riot clubs, scattering the mob and injuring dozens, with four ringleaders arrested and head injuries reported. A large police guard is expected tomorrow.
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Cleveland
Brown
Brown Company
St. Clair Street
Keidel
McMahon
English
Lieut
Dunn
Uniform meals set for Ohio state hospitals patients
The Columbus State Hospital reports that all patients in the state insane asylums and epileptic asylum will receive the same six months menu. Each day includes breakfast dinner and supper with specified meat portions and sides, though epilepsy patients get less meat for hygiene reasons.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Columbus State Hospital
McKane Clemency Plea Heard by New York Governor
A New York and Brooklyn delegation met Governor Morton to seek clemency for John Y. McKane. They presented a letter claiming his health is deteriorating and that serving his full sentence would leave him a physical wreck and a burden to his family. The governor said he would review the merits and announce a decision soon.
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Albany
N. Y
New York
Brooklyn
Morton
Pepper Sued For 35000 In Kentucky Suit
Thomas C. Barnes brother of Col. Will F. Barnes sues Security Trust and Safety Vault Company as assignee of Col. James E. Pepper for 15000 salary and 20000 damages. He says a five year contract at 7000 annually plus 250 barrels of whisky free of cost were promised.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
Thomas C. Barnes
Will F. Barnes
Security Trust and Safety Vault Company
James E. Pepper
Barnes
Pepper
Deaf couple wed in Zanesville with mute wedding party
Adelia Florence Barber and Kion Hoel, both deaf, married in Zanesville Ohio with the officiating Rev. A W Mann of the Mid Western States Episcopal Deaf Mute Mission, all participants being deaf. The couple plans to live at Waynesville and relocate after July.
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Commercial Tribune
Zanesville
Adelia Florence Barber
Kion Hoel
Waynesville
A. W. Mann
Mid- Western States
Episcopal Deaf Mute Mission
Waynes
Drowned Child in Kentucky Spring Accident
James Hawkins seven-year-old son of Joseph Hawkins of Nortonville fell into an eight foot deep spring while fetching a bucket of water and drowned.
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Commercial Tribune
Hopkinsville
James Hawkins
Joseph Hawkins
Nortonville
Two Undertakers Clash Over Dying Man After Fatal Accident
George H. Marlow of Sullivan Indiana died after being struck by a west bound Big Four train near a depot. Witnesses including Dr R C Heflebower condemned two undertakers for arguing over who would claim the body as the injured man lay conscious. The ambulance displayed its owner’s sign as the scene unfolded. Journalists and bystanders criticized the conduct as inhumane.
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R. C. Heflebower
C. Culbertson
J: Lancet Clinic
Cincinnati
Gallagher Seeks New Trial After Second Degree Murder Verdict
Muncie Indiana sees Francis Gallagher, convicted of second degree murder for killing Joe, ask for a new trial. He speaks of surprise at the verdict and fear of dying in prison, claiming innocence and financial ruin, with family estrangement and a penniless state.
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Commercial Tribune
Munci
Ind
Francis Gallagher
Joe
Gallagher
Indianapolis
Chicago
Old Saybrook Congregational Church 250th Anniversary
Hartford June 30 Everything is set for the 250th anniversary celebration of the Congregational Church of Old Saybrook. Yale president Timothy Dwight will speak on Yale University 1702, and Gov Asa S Bushnell of Ohio will address Compat Emigration to Ohio and Its Results. Bushnell traces descent from Richard Bushnell, a Saybrook figure, and will explore family genealogy.
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Commercial Tribune
Hartford
Congregational Church
Old Saybrook
Timothy Dwight
Yale University
Asa 8. Bushnell
Ohio
Gov. Bushnell
Richard Bushnell
Thos. C. Acton
Sub-treasury
New York
Metropolitar
Union Sewer Pipe Company Dissolves After Trust Pressure
The Union Sewer Pipe Company, a coalition of six local sewer pipe makers, dissolves after the National Sewer Pipe Company withdraws from Barberton. Gov Bushnell had ordered a lawsuit against the trust, but the dispute dissolved the partnership before action. The remaining firms plan to sell their own product rather than pool issues.
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Commercial Tribune
Akron
Union Sewer Pipe Company
National Sewer Pipe Company
Barberton
Bushnell
Monnett
Kingston Girl Steals $250 Joins Trip to City
Hannah Boise eleven-year-old from Kingston took two hundred fifty dollars from her father’s pocketbook and fled to Chillicothe where she registered at the Baltimore House. Police traced her by telephone and Mr Ise returned with her on the next train.
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Commercial Tribune
Chillicothe
Hannah Boise
Kingston
Baltimore
Ise
Bone Crusher Explodes at Wheelersville Fertilizer Plant
A cylindrical bone crusher exploded at the Geo. Bell Fertilizer Works in Wheelersville from a suspected torpedo, demolishing the plant. Worker Chas Snook suffered a mangled leg requiring amputation. authorities suspect an act by an unknown enemy of the proprietor.
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Commercial Tribune
Portsmouth, CO
Geo. Bell Fertilizer Works
Wheelersville
Chas Snook
Propriet
Mass meeting urged to reinstate Cecil Rhodes in Bulawayo
The Chambers of Mines and of Commerce in Bulawayo plan a mass meeting to petition the British South Africa Company to reinstate Cecil Rhodes after his resignation was accepted last week. The event aims to seek support from local business and mining interests for Rhodes.
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Bulawayo
Chambers of Mines and of Commerce
British South Africa Company
Cecil Rhodes
Placing Ohio Bonds in Refunding Issue
A Columbus dispatch reports that New York rumors claiming Ohio could not float refunding bonds may be overstated. A better offer than the Columbus bid at par plus a $7 commission is expected to place bonds at par tomorrow with expenses under $2,000.
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Columbus
House
New York
Venezuelan Government Defeats Manoa Company Iron Mines
In Caracas a Friday cabinet meeting grants title to a British capitalists group for iron mines near Delta Territory, seen as a fatal blow to the Manoa Company of Brooklyn. Manoa, founded a decade prior, held land grants later withdrawn and then restored before a receiver was appointed in August 1895.
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Caracas
Girge Trumbull
Delta
Manoa Company
Brooklyn
Venezuela
Republic
Great Britain
Guzman Blanco
Donald Grant
Faribault, Minn
Remarkable Honors for American Artillery Visitors
London June 30. A review of troops will be held at Aldershot Camp in honor of the Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts on its way to England. The War Department grants the greatest possible compliment to the Americans with reviews never before held for other nations. An artillery parade at Woolwich is also ordered in honor of the American visitors.
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London
Aldershot
Theonorable Artillery Company
Massachusetts
England
War Department
Woolwich
The
Royal Artillery
Senator Teller Talks Silver Policy In Omaha Visit
Senator Henry M. Teller of Colorado arrived in Omaha and spoke at his hotel to the public. He discussed presidential nomination prospects, saying free coinage supporters would back any man of character. he could not predict if a Teller Bland ticket would win the mountain states.
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Omaha
Denver
Nick
Henry M. Teller
Colorado
Roconnelves
Woman in the Cise Reveals Cotell Confession in Jail
Akron O June 30 A new confession from boy murderer Cotell emerged in jail after a mysterious visiting woman reportedly won his heart and prompted details of the crime The defense balks at novel testimony while Judge Kohler ponders admissions and life history records from Turin New York
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Commercial Tribune
Akron
Cotell
Henry Hart
Rgee Linger
C. D ES
Dettec
Ansas
Apeot A
Tar
Voris
Anson B. Strong
Kohler
Cope
Cottell
Turin
N. Y
Viscount Sudley Among Teutonic Passengers Sailing
Liverpool June 30 Viscount Sudley is booked to sail to New York tomorrow on the Teutonic. He recently won a breach of promise suit for 75000 dollars brought by May Gore actress formerly with the Little Christopher Company in America under the name Stewart.
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Liverpool
New York
White Star Line
Teutonic
Viscount Sudley
May Gore
Little Christopher Company
America
Stewart
Too Fond of the Bike in Noblesville Notes
Miss Caddie Hollet edged six is seen riding a bicycle around Noblesville on a sunny June day. The item mentions Evelan the school and a casual focus on cycling.
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Commercial Tribune
Noblesville, Ind
Caddie Hollet
Aventian
Silverit Will Demand Everything From Temporary Chairman Down
Chicago June 30 The Democratic National Bimetallic Committee met at the Sherman House with a large Silver faction in attendance led by Senators Harris and Bate of Tennessee and others. A committee was appointed to confer with the National Committee about the temporary organization and convention proceedings. The meeting was secret and focused on maintaining Silver control over the convention.
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Democratic National Bimetallic Committee
Sherman House
Harris
Tennessee
Ettee
Harris and
Bate
Jones
Rkansas
Turple
Indiana
Daniel
Virginia
National Democratic Committee
J. K. Jones
Arkansas
W. J Stone
Missouri
David Turpie
J. P. Altgeld
Illinois
J. W. Daniel
National Committee
Silver Men Demand Faith or Spark Disorder at Convention
Chicago June 30 The Democratic National Committee sub committee meets at the Palmer House to settle minor convention details. Led by W F Harrity, S P Sheerin and others they discuss temporary officers and possible nominations. If unsatisfied they will report to the full bicameral body and consider selecting a presiding officer despite a conflicting national slate.
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Dr. Mott
Silver Organization
Chicago
National Committee
League
Teller
Sibley
Comitee
St. Louis
Illinois
Jirois
Ald
Morrison
Stevenson
Bland
Ilinois
Lawrence Gardner
Democratic Congressional
F Reign Committee
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Chauncey F. Black
Association of Clubs
Eral W
Palmer House
W. F. Harrity
Pennsylvani
S. P. Sheerin
Indiana
Messrs
B. T. Cable
J.4g. Prather
Missouri
E. C. Wail
Hugh C. Wallace
Washington
T. Sherley
Kentucky
National Democratic Committee
Illinois Delegation Backs End to Ruling for Democratic Nomination
The Illinois delegation to the National Democratic Convention voted unanimously to support abolishing the two thirds rule for presidential nominations. Governor declared the rule had dictated nominations for years and its removal would shift the party toward silver forces. The speech drew approval as the delegation stood united though a proposed division motion was debated.
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Chicago
Illnois
Austen
Jams
Will
Willnes
Eld
al Id Ot
Dark horse candidate tempo at Democratic convention
Chicago June 2 delegates arriving show reluctance to discuss Senator Teller's potential role. The senator has several personal friends among the delegates, indicating quiet support may exist despite overall ambivalence.
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Chicago
Teller
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