Sound Money Convention Called by Democratic Leaders
Prominent Democrats from many states meet in Chicago to issue a call for a National Convention to nominate a presidential ticket. The group debated timing and method with a plan for a convention not later than September 2 and a nationwide representation from every state.
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Chicago, II
Auditorium Annex
Eckels
Detroit
Robbins
Illinois
Vilas
Wisconsin
Elin Macveagh
Asthma victim found dead in Indianapolis home
Charles J. Kuhn, a prominent German resident, was found dead at his Indianapolis home. Police indicate suicide by self-inflicted wounds after a long battle with asthma. Wife discovered him as bleeding from thigh and arm, death likely within about an hour.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Charles J. Kuhn
Coal Strikers Confer on General Indiana Strike
In Terre Haute on July 23 fifty miners representing most locals discussed the strike. They fault the 60 cent pay for two fifths and the 55 cent push on the rest, urging a general strike. They denied rioting reports and noted many strikers find odd jobs to survive.
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Commercial Tribune
Terre Haute
Ind
Noa
Four C&O trestles damaged by Kentucky cloudburst
A Kentucky cloudburst damaged four C and O Railroad trestles on the Lexington division near Ashland, stopping trains for the night. Regular passenger service is annulled and traffic suspended until floodwaters recede. Towns Rush Music and Grant flooded with no loss of life, but crops and livestock losses feared.
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Commercial Tribune
Ashland
Lexington
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Rush
Music
Grant
Edward Champion Arrested on Bigamy Charge in Indiana
Edward Champion of Edwood is jailed in Madison County after an officer’s midnight transport. Jacob Buzan of Mechanicsburg accuses Champion of entrapping his daughter in a false marriage six months ago and says Champion has two other wives. One wife lives in Michigan and the other in Kansas.
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Commercial Tribune
Anderson
Ind
Edward Champion
Edwood
Madison County
Jacob Buzan
Mechanicsburg
Henry County
Buzan
Champion
Cham
Michigan
Bugan
Kansas
Hanna Says He Will Ignore Charges In Populist Indorsement
Cleveland July 23 Mr M A Hanna dismisses claims that he used funds to block Bryan endorsement. He declares the accusers are beneath his notice and hints at plans for New York Chicago rosters and arrangements for upcoming Republican meetings.
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Cleveland
iIn
M. A. Hanna
Bryan
Pne
Anna
New York
Chicago
Metropolis
Fire Among Lunatics at Indianapolis Poor Farm
A blaze at the Indianapolis Poor Farm three miles northwest of the city destroyed the east wing and part of the main building. About 150 inmates, including 50 insane patients on the third floor, were evacuated as rescuers battled the flames. The fire, started by Lyda Stevenson, overwhelmed local pumps and forced extensive containment efforts as attendants faced resistance from some patients.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
City Fire Department
Edenharter
Insane Hospital
Lyda Stevenson
Puritans Highlighted by Senator Hawley in New England Day
Cleveland centennial events feature Senator Hawley praising Puritans as men of belief while acknowledging mixed views of New England heritage. Governors Coffin Bushnell and ex Gov. McKinley attend New England dinner at Western Reserve University with remarks on courage, faith, and regional ties.
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Cleveland
New England
Associated Ohio Dailies
Ohio Editorial Association
Hocking Valley Editorial Association
City
Buffalo
Lake Erie
Cleveland and Buffalo Transit Company
Centennial Commission
Artemus Ward Club
Western Reserve University
McKinley
Coffin
Connecticut
Bushnell
Ohio
Hawley
G. Buikley
MccKinley
United States
Republic
New Enand
Plymouth Rock
Cavalier
Concord
Bunker Hill
Gettysburg
Appomatox
Senator Hawley
Kennedy Childs
Hartford
Western Reserve
Hartford le
Eland
Whitney Warns Republicans About Fair
Whitney urges Republican leaders to back fair practices and cautions against partisan tactics that could undermine public trust and the integrity of upcoming elections.
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Whitney
Silver Craze Growing As Republicans Face Free Silver Clash
New York July 2. W C Whitmey urges possible third ticket by sound money Democrats. He says free silver grips West and South, weaker in East, and that Republicans must unite with sound money Democrats to defend national honor and finance. He criticizes McKinley tariff focus and predicts a divided vote unless a nonpartisan union forms.
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New York
W. C. Whitmey
Chicago
Union of Sound Money
Ublicans
National Democracy
McKinley
Middle West
East
Deming
Tr. Seppot
St. Louis
Cannon Repents and Bolters Split Chicago Policy Scene
The article describes Cannon in Utah backing out of the silver addresses and leaving the hall, with Boston on Rate business. It notes Hepburn pledging for McKinley in Iowa and cabinet debates over Cleveland's stance on Bryan and silver. Republicans foresee gains in Iowa and discuss possible third-ticket talk among New York Democrats.
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Journal
Bryan
Answ
Smith
Veland
Sewall
Chicago
Secretary of the Interior
Eseres
Car
Cleveland
Hoke
White House
Hobart
Cannon
Boston
Republican Congressional Committee
Babcock
Apsley
New York
New England
Captain Wilmore breaks leg in hotel fall
Capt. A la Wilmore of Jessamine County, a delegate to the State League of Republican Clubs, fell downstairs at the Phenix Hotel in Lexington and broke his left leg above the knee. His right leg has been broken three times previously.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
A la Wilmore
Jessamine County
State League of Republican Clubs
Phenix
Old Scioto’s Gala Day Parade in Chillicothe
Chillicothe Ohio July 23 crowds packed the town for a centennial celebration. A parade about a mile and a half long featured 1500 participants and floats from the city Red Men Biks Ancient Order of Hibérnians and several singing societies. Postmaster General Wilson delivered the evening Memorial Hall address detailing the city’s role in Northwest development with no incidents reported.
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Commercial Tribune
Chillicothe
Red Men
Biks
Order of Hibernians
Saengerbund
Memorial Hall
W. L. Wilson
Wilson
Northwest
Tragic Drowning Near Wabash As Ford Floods Claim Man and Team
Frank Reahard, about thirty and married, attempted to cross the Eel River at a ford in Pleasant Township. The current swept the team and Reahard into deep water. both horses perished. The team and wagon were found downstream on an island, but Reahard's body had not been recovered.
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Commercial Tribune
Wabash, d
Frank Reahard
Pleasant Township
Eel River
Reahard
Clarence J. Twombley
Oklahoma
Grover Cleveland
Lois
Virginia
Bright
Washburn
Massachusetts
Anheuser-Busch Breweries
Soldier boys maintain discipline at Camp Moses Cleaveland
Rain drenched the camp leaving mud and pools but the First Regiment’s five mile parade drew over 180000 spectators without illness or drunkenness. Camp will break Saturday with Battalion drills impossible and troops returning to Cincinnati the same day as guard mounts and band concerts proceed.
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Commercial Tribune
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Damp Weather Provokes Complaints at National Guard Encampment
In Cleveland on July 23 the First Regiment of Cincinnati at the National Guard encampment voiced dissatisfaction with persistent rain. Despite requests to return home, Surgeon Gen. Henley advised keeping the camp operable by repairing wet grounds, so troops must stay until Saturday. Col. Hunt criticized dry weather suitability. Axline notes the rain teaches self reliance.
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Commercial Tribune
Cleveland
National Guard
Cincinnati
Day
Axline
Cincinnati Regiment
Adj
Henley
Hunt
N. Axline
Oil prices rise in Lima and Indiana crude markets
After an eight cent slump from July 13, Lima and Indiana crude gain one cent this morning. Eastern crude increases three cents. North Lima is reported at 58 cents, South Lima 53 cents, Indiana 53 cents, and Pennsylvania at 106 dollars.
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Commercial Tribune
Lima
Indiana
Eastern
North Lima
South Lima
Pennsylvania
Graduate Weds Professor After Divine Right Paper
Miss Anna Helen Hollister, Mt. Union College graduate, wed Prof. W. J. Tee of Iowa State University in Alliance Ohio on July 23 after delivering an oration on The Divine Right to Rule. The ceremony followed her graduation earlier that day.
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Commercial Tribune
Alliance
Anna Helen Hollister
Mt. Union College
Fournoon
W. J. Tee
Iowa State University
Three Year Old Dies After Eating Match Heads
In Warren Ohio on July 23 a three year old boy, son of Waldo Beardsley of Wayne Township, died after eating heads of about two dozen matches while his mother was away visiting a sick neighbor's baby.
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Commercial Tribune
Warren
Waldo Beardsley
Wayne Township
Smothered by Gasoline Fatality in Pleasant Hill
Mrs. Cora Miller of Pleasant Hill died after using gasoline to kill insects. She closed the room door and spread gasoline, hoping to leave, but inhaled fumes and collapsed at the door. Her six-year-old daughter witnessed the final moments and sought help from her father, who arrived too late.
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Commercial Tribune
Pleasant Hill
Cora Miller
Death of Ex State Treasurer Matthew L Brett at Washington Indiana
Washington Indiana July 23 Ex State Treasurer Matthew L Brett died at his home today of Brights disease age 73 He was State Treasurer during the war and gained prominence by supporting the rebellion He refused Gov Morton Fangstell s request for money from Abyhase and was later reimbursed by the next Legislature He leaves an estate valued at 60000.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Ind
Matthew L. Brett
Bright
Morton S Fangstell Sai Bi. Tpatane
rAbyhaase
Brett
Finish Fight Over Silver Money Question in Lexington
In Lexington Kentucky on July 23 Line Smith and Julius Wigginton argued over gold and free silver. They moved to the Armory and fought with gloves at the C and O Depot platform with referees. Wigginton won as Smith threw in the sponge amid silverite applause.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
Smith
Julius Wigginton
Wigginton
Tom Davidson
Chesapeake and Ohio
Igginton
McKinley Welcomed by Labor Glass Blowers and G A R
Major McKinley receives several communications including Pike's Peak greetings and a trustful letter from a former Morgan raider now in Memphis. About 400 Window Glass Blowers' Association delegates will visit Canton on Saturday, with a big Georgia melon to be presented.
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Canton
Major McKinley
Pike’s Peak
Summit
Col
Wm. McKinley
S. Henry Matlock
James DeWolfe
F. D. Sullivan
Allen Sells
George D. Reynolds
St. Louis
Memphis
McKinley
Morgan
Columbus (O
Chicago
Democratic Club
Monadnock
Window Glass Blowers’ Association of the United
Turpie the English-born senator and presidential eligibility
Indianapolis July 23 Turpie's Chicago martyrdom for Matthews boosts fame for loyalty but stems from ineligibility due to not being native born. Rumors persist about Turpie's birthplace with no official record in the Congressional Directory and closest acquaintances offer only vague clues.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Turpie
Chicago
Matthews
Caesar
Turple
Congress
Indiana
Ohio
Atemuple Purpines
London
Eng
White County
Sills
Allen Named Chairman in Turbulent Populist Convention
In St Louis the Populist gathering struggled with noisy sessions and a slow credentials report. After a lengthy contest, Nebraska's Allen won the chairmanship over Maine’s Campion as factions clashed and the band played on.
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Senator Allen
Nebraska
Commercial Tribune
ST. Louis
Butler
Lease
Stewart
Peffer
Allen
Committee On Credentials
Texas
Washburn
Committee On Permanent Organization
Coxe
Virginia
James Campion
Maine
National
Illinois
Alabama
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Geo. M. Davis
S. H. Holding
L. N. Linn
Missouri
James D. Broadhead
F. W. Lehman
Perry T. Kent
Rolla Wells
L. C. Krauthoff
Kansas City
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P. W. Knott
Bragg
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Daniel Lawler
James H. Eckels
Nenr
Springfield
John M. Palmer
Democratic Reform Party
Calvin Tomkins
John Dewitt Warner
Lawrence E. Sexton
Lawrence B. Sexton
East ST. Louis
Forman
Hanna
Silver Voters United
Hore
Indorses Bryan
Chicago Ticket
Utah
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Crisp
House
Interior Department
Atlanta
Iowa
Hepburn
OLD Scioto’s
Camp Moses Cleaveland
Mrs. Miller
G.A. R
Georgia Melon
Vaudeville Entertainment
Cook County
Colorado
Tom Patterson
Cole
Schilling
Browne
Nioe
Campion
Stewart and Whisker
Jones
Democratic National Committee
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