06 Aug 1896
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1896
Page
1
News in brief notes a potential fusion between populists and democrats in Pennsylvania to oppose Republicans, with a 50 percent chance of success if united. It also covers statewide party dynamics, speeches, and recent political maneuvers across Indiana, Tennessee, and Illinois, plus local incidents and legal notices.
In Washington D C a prominent Democrat recounts Bryan's firm stance during the Chicago convention. He recalls Bryan refusing to allow last minute moves to block the nomination and urging the convention to wait for tomorrow's session. The tale underscores Bryan's integrity amid party maneuvering.
A wide survey of baseball scores and political notes from Aug. events. The piece details Milwaukee and other teams results, then shifts to Washington where Democratic and Republican campaign phonograph ideas emerge. Henry W Cornell and H K Thurber back Bryan and Sewall, with Maryland forecasts favoring Bryan by 20 000 votes and Cleveland opposing a third ticket.
The Catholic Benevolent Legion of Indians holds its seventh annual convention in Elwood Indiana with broad participation. A new constitution is adopted, receipts total 1604.12, disbursements 1346.60, membership 1487, and a large benefit fund balance. Cardinal Manning Council leads in growth. Tipton Council second. Clergy presence noted.
A tramp believed to be John Edline is detained in Pearcy on suspicion of murdering Moses Latta in Vincennes Indiana on May 18 1895. The man gave the name John E Douglass of Ohio.
A threshing machine engine exploded at the Wynaut farm near Pendleton killing 20 year old David Wynaut and injuring others, with reports describing the engine as unsafe. The machine reportedly belonged to Jerome Manatee.
Special to the Herald reports an outdoor gathering in E town on August 6 1896 where 24 Republicans and a few Democrats listened to W W Lambert and Joel S Davis advocate free silver and a gold standard. One Democrat converted to free silver. The piece notes lack of local enthusiasm in surrounding counties.
In Terre Haute officials deny a governor ordered crackdown on gambling and beer at fall races while rival associations trade accusations. The Big Four disseminates a pro Ingalls circular backing McKinley amid a planned wider release. A Tipton horse, Baronet, dies of pneumonia. Terre Haute worker William Moore dies after being crushed between railroad cars. Pearl Hilt, 17, dies from an accidental gunshot at Louis Creek.
A collage of quips and exchanges from various papers shows sharp wit and social banter. Lines reference slang, gossipy notes, and comic misunderstandings among characters and readers, hinting at a culture of one-liners and gentle satire.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.