Ohio officials back McLean amid convention chatter
Chicago dispatch reports Ohio delegates split prospects with Allen Thurman wavering and John R. receiving solid support. Government officials like Roger T. Hough and George W. Hull endorse McLean while Lawrence T. Neal argues for broader Democratic principles. Populists and other activists push crank ideas into the platform as delegates crowd the city awaiting the convention.
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Chicago
McLean
Grover C. Roger T. Hough
Hillsboro
The
Treasury
Ohioan
Hough
George W. Hull
Internal Revenue
Toledo
John R
Hull
Boies
Warship Honored in Venice Fourth of July Celebrations
Italian vessels in St Mark basin hoisted gala flags and Galileo fired twenty one guns in salute. U S Consul Henry A Johnson hosted a banquet for the American colony to honor Independence Day.
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Venice
St. Mark
Galileo
U. S
Henry A. Johnson
Typographical Union of Detroit Backs McLean for President
The Typographical Union of Detroit Michigan wired its support to Hon John R McLean for president. More delegations are expected to follow suit tomorrow in the same push.
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Typographical Union of Detroit
Chicago
Typographical Union of
Detroit
Mich
John. R. McLean
Bland and Buses Clash in Democratic Nomination Scene
Special dispatch from Chicago notes uncertainty at the Democratic National Convention as Bland supporters and Altgeld allies clash. The piece remarks on fluid polling and the difficulty of predicting the nominee.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Bland Boomers Headed to Chicago on Three Special Trains
About fifteen hundred Bland supporters left St. Louis at noon aboard three Illinois Central Wabash and Chicago and Alton rails. The Bland suits with Dickland across the front were common. The Fritsch Brass Band and the Emerald Zouaves Drum Corps joined the Bland Silver Club of 600 members in line.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Ilinois
Central
Wabash
Firework Blast Blows Out Pianist Lishman’s Eye
In Youngstown on the Fourth of July a giant cracker exploded before Prof. Lishman injuring him severely. The pianist, once a Monte Carlo prize winner who earned $40,000, later lost the sum and returned to his profession.
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Commercial Tribune
Youngstown, O
Lishman
Monte-Carlo
Fatal clash at Farmdale dance in Kentucky
At a black dance in Farmdale Kentucky a fight left Rev Charles Marshall fatally cut Lena Anderson shot and leg amputated after injuries were severe James George an ex convict cut Marshall disemboweled him and is believed to have shot Anderson. He fled to Shelby County and may be captured tonight.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Farmdale
Charles Marshall
Lena Anderson
James George
Marshall
Anderson
George
Shelby County
Ex-Premier Crispi Defends Triple Alliance
In Naples Crispi telegraphs Reforma explaining the Triple Alliance as defensive not aggressive. He states Germany Austria-Hungary and Italy mutually guarantee territorial status quo and that the alliance was renewed for twelve years in 1889.
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Rome
Crispi
Reforma
Naples
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Papal Ablegate Position Set to Bishop Falconio
A Vatican statement says Bishop Falconio of Aterenza will replace Cardinal Satolli as Papal Ablegate in the United States. Falconio formerly served at Bonaventura College in Allegheny.
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Rome
Falconio
Aterenza
Cardinal Satolli
United States
Bonaventura College
Allegheny
Farewell Teller Shows Booklet Exits Chicago Fast
The article notes a booklet farewell by a prominent teller in Chicago as the publication departs quickly. It recounts the abrupt departure and reflects on the implications for readers and the institution involved.
Treason to Speak of Him Bolters Merger Review
A sharp editorial chorus condemns criticism of bolters and urges loyalty to leadership amid a national debate. Readers are urged to discuss party unity and discipline while avoiding public betrayal or treasonous language.
Gold forces push for compromise at Democratic convention
Chicago dispatch reports gold advocates led by Whitney arriving as delegates consolidate influence two days before the convention. They offer a compromise to placate silver interests by threatening to nominate a Republican if silver demands fail, while silver leaders resist any platform concession and some factions welcome a bolt.
McKinley Attends Trinity Church Then Plans Cleveland Trip
Canton July 5 Major McKinley worshipped at Trinity Lutheran with Rev Dr D H Bauslin delivering a patriotic sermon. Governor and Mrs McKinley hosted social callers and discussed a possible one day trip to Cleveland to attend the Centennial and meet Mr Hanna. Cyclist Marten delivered letters from New York supporters.
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Cleveland
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D. H. Bauslin
Lincoln
Charles Brackenburgh
New York
Hanna
Marteni
Leters
Endeavorers Gather for Historic International Convention
Washington July 5 Four thousand to sixty thousand visitors expected for the fifteenth International Christian Endeavor Convention opening July 8 and running to July 13. Local committee has prepared extensive programmes with tents churches and halls as principal auditoriums plus city decorations and a four thousand voice chorus.
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Paver Ems Committee
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Italians Defy Police in Rioting Night at Egg Harbor City
About sixty rioting Italians fled as police moved to arrest them after unrest in Egg Harbor City New Jersey. Mayor Mischlich oversaw operations as crowds armed with rifles and revolvers created chaos wounding several. his son William fought off an assailant with a pistol butt, leaving the attacker unconscious.
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Egg Harbor City
N. J
Mischlich
William Mischlich
Death Sentences for Insurgents Amid Cuban Tensions
In Matanza province near Alfonso Doce the Sacret band camps with many wounded. Insurgent leaders Sapam Baclao Jose Jesus and Rodriguez are imprisoned in Sagua jail and sentenced to death. Tapanes laments his fate while Rodriguez shows defiant calm and laments delays in execution. La Discussion criticizes Marshal Campos over Cuba reform delays.
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Band of Sacret
Alfonso
Marshal Martinez de Campos
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la Discussion
Marshal Campos
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Cuba
Campos
Tin Plate Plant Resumes Operations to Replenish Stock
Elwood Ind July 5 Special Dispatch says the cold rolls and tinning departments of the American Tin Plate plant will resume tomorrow to make up stock on hand. About eight hundred men will work for two weeks to catch up. The hot mills’ date of reopening is uncertain.
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Commercial Tribune
Elwood
Ind
American Tin Plate Plant
Cholera Rages in Fayoum and Bey Regions
Cairo reports ongoing cholera outbreaks in Fayoum Province and nearby Bey region. A total of 27 cases are recorded with nine deaths among Egyptian troops stationed at Wady-Halfa.
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Fayoum Provin
Bey
Wady-Halfa
Confined Convict Attacks Guard At Kentucky Penitentiary
Bill Clark, the Louisville inmate known for two jail break attempts, attacked Joe Mirna with a club outside his cell after being escorted from a meal. Mirna suffered severe head wounds and remained unconscious much of the day. prison staff rate his condition as serious but not fatal.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Bill Clark
Louisville
State Penitentiary
Clark
Joe Mirna
Mirna
Stewart
Iris
Fire Devours Muted Toledo Village Near Wabash Line
A morning blaze in White House Ohio destroyed the Post Office and five major stores, leaving a village of about 80 residents in ruins near the Wabash Railroad. The incident involved the local authorities and state fire units aiding containment.
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Commercial Tribune
Toledo
White House
Wabash
Amiatenon’ Tat
Duel Ends In Adairville As Desperate Men Die
A deadly heart shot duel occurred near Adairville Kentucky when Dick Younger a farmer fired repeatedly at H H Harmon the town Marshal who pursued him both men were found dead in the road and field about a mile from town Eye witnesses were not present The Younger family connects to the famous Younger outlaws and Harmon had earlier killed two men in Tennessee The incident follows political turmoil as delegates discuss Teller Bland and Boies and the Democratic silver issue dominates convention talk
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Missourian
Congress
Gen
Warner
Teller
St. Louis
St. Louis, July 22, and the Complete Rout of the Cause of Silver." Gen. Warner
Boies
Teller Tony
Gov. H Masten
Indianas Club
Commercial Tribune
Russellville
Adairville
Dick Younger
H. H. Harmon
Younger
Harmon
William Younger
Patterson
Youngers
Tennessee
Tates
Democratic Party
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Bofes
Iowa
Althou Bland
Eastern gold men clash over temporary chairman at silver convention
In Chicago on July 5 the silver leaders push to keep a silver man in the chair while Eastern gold men prepare to fight the issue. Senator Hill r echoes support from some leaders but faces pressure from Russell and Whitney. Hill insists he will speak only if invited by the National Committee.
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McLean
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Neal
Len Holden
Cleveland
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Indu
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M Coan
Tom Mulvihill
Therfore
Eee
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Isms
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Russell
Wm. C. Whitney
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Blackburn
Fellows
Gray
New York
Mr. Hill
New York State
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Massachusetts
Uncle John North Dead in Columbus at 77
Uncle John North died in Columbus Ohio at age 77 a Black man from Virginia who survived Ku Klux violence. He became famed for flag-raising at Republican conventions and campaigns with yearly displays from Noble Street to Franklin Avenue drawing large crowds and speeches by notable speakers.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
John North
Virginia
John
Noble Street
Franklin Avenue
Two Gentle Intruders on Maine Delegation Train
Chicago dispatch reports the Maine delegation traveling to Chicago on a through ticket welcomed two young women aboard. A daughter of a Maine Democrat and then Maryland Senator A P Gorman drew chivalrous hospitality as the travelers learned of her wedding trip.
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Chicago
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Portland
Fabyans
Kite Mountains
Maryland
A. P. Gorman
Bullet Struck a Girl at Erie Road Station
A train at the Erie road station in Urbana County was fired upon Saturday night when someone in a car discharged a revolver. The ball hit Miss Birdie North, causing a horrific accident as she stood near the platform. Authorities investigate the unknown shooter and motive.
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Commercial Tribune
Urbana
Keni
This County
Erie Road
Birdie North
Picnic Wagon Crash Injures 25 Near Freis Park
In Parkersburg West Virginia a wagon carrying 25 picnickers toppled over a 30 foot bank near Freis Park around midnight. The group fell into a ditch and sustained bad bruises with several women seriously injured. The driver allegedly tried to drink while four horses pulled the wagon.
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Commercial Tribune
Parkersburg
W. Va
Freis' Park
Tragic Fourth Fire Fatality in Marion Child Burns
A four year old girl, Rebecca Hertsman, daughter of M Hertsman proprietor of a local Fair, died at 4 am from burns suffered when her clothing caught fire while playing near a Fourth of July celebration in Marion Indiana. She had seen neighborhood boys celebrate and tried to make a blaze with matches.
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Commercial Tribune
Marion
Ind
Rebecca
M. Hertsman
Burns
Driver Michael Lang Dies in Church-Drive Accident
Woodfield reports Michael Lang was driving to church when a crash occurred. The incident details indicate a fatal accident with Lang as the sole occupant, under investigation by local authorities.
Elopement tale of Campbell and Culver shocks Indianapolis and St Louis
Effie Culver, under sixteen, daughter of Dr. D. M. Culver, and Colon J. Campbell, forty, married and father, were arrested at Union Station in St Louis after eloping from Indianapolis on June 23. The couple, aided by Miss Laura Meyer, traveled to St Louis where Campbell allegedly used hypnotic magnetism to charm Culver, who faced threats and abuse before their arrest.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Campbell
Miss Culver
Laura Meyer
Detective Kenney
St. Louis
Miss Meyer
Sampnatt
Tragedy in Bonham Wife Killed Then Husband Shoots Self
Dan Walker, a colored man, killed his wife after ordering her to fetch his clothes. He fired multiple shots as she fled, striking her in the shoulder, hip, and heart before shooting himself in the leg. He survived the attempt.
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Commercial Tribune
Bonham
Texas
Dan Walker
Fourth of July Oration Paid With Silver In Fort Dodge
Jerry Simpson spoke at Fort Dodge Iowa for the Independence Day celebration where a Republican committee paid him 200 in silver. Two canvas sacks held one hundred dollars each. Simpson declined a certified draft and quipped he wished there was more silver. The event was marked by heat as the silver payment drew attention.
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Tllinois
Adlai Stevenson
Cleveland
Altgeld
Ilinois
McLean
Ohio
Rudyard Kipling
Fort Dodge
Jerry Simpson
Jerry
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