Terms of Capitulation in the Populist Split Faction Clash
A chaotic fight over party unity unfolds as National Populists and Silver Party factions jockey for influence in St. Louis. Taubeneck aims for terms with Democrats while leaders anticipate electors deals, fusion plans, and the Bryan endorsement amid mounting convention intrigue.
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Bryan
Taubeneck
Chicago
Taylor
People’s Party
United
Ilver
McDowell
Boston
McKinley
Silver Party
Three Convicts Pardoned by Ohio Governor
Gov. Bushnell granted clemency on the Board of Pardons recommendation releasing George L. Hanson Athens County one year for cutting to kill J W Snyder Williams County one year for burglary and larceny Eldorado Carrier Meigs County one year for burglary and larceny Hanson a consumptive Carrier a coal miner during a strike took provisions The board also recommended Frank Kussmaul Muskingum County one year for burglary and larceny Simeon Sheckler Jefferson County ten years for manslaughter William McManus Hancock County three years for robbery The board rejected six applications including Harry McMillan Hamilton County two years for robbery Other applications were sent to committees for future action.
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Columbus
Bushnell
Board of Pardons
George L. Hanson
Athens County
J. W. Snyder
Williams County
Eldorado Carrier
Meigs County
Hanson
Carrier
Frank Kussmaul
Muskingum County
Simeon Sheckler
Jefferson County
William McManus
Hancock County
Harry McMillan
Hamilton County
Loganport Man Captured After Assault on Miss Moreton
Len Saxon, accused of assaulting and robbing Miss Florence E. Moreton in Loganport, was captured in Chicago by Panhandle detective Capt. Bradley and jailed in Cass County. A large crowd awaited his arrival as authorities moved him to the jail to prevent unrest. Saxon appeared frightened during the capture and transfer.
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Commercial Tribune
Logansport
Ind
Len Saxon
Florence E. Moreton
Chicago
Bradley
Panhandle
Cass County
Trou
Saxon
Wrecking the Colombia on the rocks near Pescadero
The Pacific mail steamer Colombia remains stranded on the rocks at Pescadero California. The vessel is said to be unsavable as heavy seas threaten to break her apart. Compartments are awash and water adds weight while the ship holds position on the reef. The crew continues to work amid the dangerous conditions.
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Cal
Pacific Mail
Colombia
French tariff decree raises sugar duties to new levels
Paris July 17 The French Government plans a decree raising duties on foreign raw sugar from seven francs to 10 francs and on foreign refined sugar from eight francs to 10 francs. The measure takes effect August 1 the same day as Germany’s export bounties.
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Paris
Tramps seize train. 100 men disrupt Chicago line
At Blair Nebraska on July 17 a mob of about a hundred tramps took control of a northbound mixed mail and freight train. Federal protection was sought to safeguard United States mails on Chicago Milwaukee St Paul lines. Passengers were boarded and refused to alight amid repeated fights with crews. No injuries reported.
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Commercial Tribune
Omaha
Neb
Jaynes
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Road
White
Blair
United States
Burlington
Pacific
Sioux City
Ohio Justice Extolled at State Bar Convention
James P. Wilson of Youngstown delivered a talk on Choosing a Forum praising Ohio courts and justice for plaintiffs. He urged reform in Pennsylvania to ease crowded dockets and noted Ohio as favorable for damage suits. Attorney Hutchins gave a witty legal biography.
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Commercial Tribune
Put-In Bay
State Bar Association
James P. Wilson
Youngstown
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Hutchins
Warren
Vanderbilt’s Condition Improves, Bulletin Reports
New York dispatch details Mr. Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr’s illness with doctors noting steady improvement after a night of rest. Fiancee Grace Wilson and her mother visited the Vanderbilt mansion seeking updates as Mrs. Vanderbilt remains at the bedside.
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York
New York
Vanderbilt
Post Office Budget Struggles Prompt Official Explanation
Washington July 17 Postmaster Charles Brown seeks higher clerk hire and carrier allowances as Congress funds the department sparingly The First Assistant Postmaster General warns that postal revenues are rising but clerk hire and delivery costs require cuts and economies across offices The official notes a projected 83 million dollars in 1895 96 and about 90 million for 1896 97 with ongoing demand for more carriers and a push to centralize services through the station system
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Washington
Charles Edgar Brown
Congress
Postal Service
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Hes Department
United States
Great Britain
Qlney
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Julian Pauncefote
Ambassador Bayard
Olney
Prominent Dr Talmage To Speak At High Bridge Camp
Nicholasville Ky July 17 The twenty seventh annual camp meeting opens at High Bridge on the Cincinnati Southern Railroad nine miles from this place and twelve from Danville Capt Cozine and his Salvation Army will conduct services with Dr Talmage advertised to preach The bridge near the campgrounds is the world’s highest span at 365 feet and the meeting may run about three weeks with marshals sworn to curb past vices for a pleasant time ahead
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Commercial Tribune
Nicholasville
High Bridge
Cincinnati Southern
Danville
Cozine
Salvation Army
Talmage
Jessamine
Kentucky
Gov Matthews to Enforce Liquor Law at Picnic Gatherings
Indiana Governor says picnic crowds from Cincinnati Louisville and Chicago violate liquor laws and will be checked. He orders militia on standby and instructs Sheriff to mobilize a posse if needed to restore order and uphold the law near North Judson and Knox.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Matthews
Cincinnati
Louisville
Chicago
Starke É
North Judson
Ind
Knox
Sheeriff
Actio
Brakes Save Eleven As Car Jumps Lookout Incline
In Chattanooga Tennessee on the Lookout Incline and Lula Lake Railway a car with eleven passengers and a conductor jumped the track on a trestle 150 feet above rocks below. Automatic brakes engaged and the car stopped before disaster, averting instant death for all aboard. Passengers fought for escape as doors stuck, but cooler heads prevented panic. The incline stretches 4,300 feet.
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Commercial Tribune
Chattanooga
Tenn
Lookout
Lula Lake Railway
Lookout Inn
Bayonets and Barricades in Cleveland Riot Clash
Turbulent day near Brown Company works ends with militia fighting rioters. Captain Zimmerman bids troops charge after a stone grazed his cap. Dozens stabbed or beaten as four militiamen are assaulted and two seriously hurt. Martial law expected in the district.
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Brown Works
Ober
Thomas Garrity
Oxford Street
Thomas McGlarvey
St. Clair Street
McGlarvey
Elders Ridden on a Rail in Floyd County Reaction
Two Mormon elders sought converts in Jackson Kentucky and Knott County before reaching Floyd County where locals resisted the faith. When two young society ladies showed interest the crowd pressured the preachers to leave and they faced a rough ride out of town. Eyewitness accounts describe rails tar and feather talk as a possible remedy for the saints presence.
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Commercial Tribune
Jackson
Knott
Floyd County
Alabama Woman Kills Visitor in Resort Quarrel
Special dispatch reports at a Birmingham resort Warren Rouse of Anniston quarreled with Norah Tanner yesterday. He used a club and was shot with a pistol by Tanner, dying later from the wound. Rouse was married.
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Commore Tribune
Birmingham
Ala
Warren Rouse
Anniston
Norah Tanner
Rouse
Franklin Camp Meeting Opens with Large Attendance
Franklin Ohio July 17 The Miami Valley camp meeting opens with Rev. Thomas Harrison the boy preacher leading nightly revival. Rev D M Swadener of Cincinnati preaches today and yesterday in two sessions and is to return July 29. Epworth League Day is urged for Sunday with Harrison and Sam Jones scheduled. About 15 000 people expected on grounds with a 200 foot diameter main tent seating 10 000. July 22 G A R Day features John B n of Georgia and Gen John M Thayer of Nebraska. A money debate is listed and Bishop Charlies Howler will speak on Peter Lincoln July 29. The meeting closes August 2 with Sam W Small.
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Commercial Tribune
Franklin
Miami Valley
Thomas Harrison
D. M. Swadener
Cincinnati
Epworth
Harrison eSatell
Sam Jones
John B. N
Georgia
John M. Thayer
Nebraska
Charlies Howler
Peter Lincoln
Sam W. Small
Fire drives Chicago family from third floor window
Herman H. Hammersley on North Clark Street watched as his wife and three daughters leapt from a third story window to escape flames filling the doorway. He caught them one by one. the mother broke free to fall into his arms but he could not hold her, and part of the family escaped amid the blaze.
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Madison Avenue
Jaete
Hamilton Street
Owen Murphy
Lord Salisbury
United States
Great Britain
Julian
Olney
Venezuela
Fide
Dispatch
Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Herman H. Hammersley
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Hammersley
Sean
Flying Train Accident Hurts Louis Bins MP
Cembus July 17 local report says Louis Bins was injured after being struck by a freight train while aloft on a speeding car. An investigation will follow to determine fault and cause.
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Commercial Tribune
Cembus
Louis
Wes
Bittner
Boy Given Six Months In Jail For Schoolhouse Breakin g
Portsmou th July 17 A boy named William Imcox was sentenced to six months in jail for breaking into a schoolhouse and stealing lead pencils. He is described as incorrigible and has a history of similar escapades.
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Commercial Tribune
Portsmouth
William Imcox
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