John Green Brady's Rise to Alaska Governor Noted
A biographical sketch recalls John Green Brady, born in New York City, raised in Tipton Indiana, and chosen as Governor of Alaska. It highlights his orphaned youth, education at Tipton schools and Harvard, missionary work in Alaska, and role as a territorial commissioner under Harrison.
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Tiproy
Ind
John Green Brady
Alaska
Ack
Tenderloin
New York City
Jack
Indiana
Tipton
John Green
Waveland College
iJlarvard
Great Britain
Presbyterian Church
New Territory
Tfarrison
Farmer James Adams Found Drowned in Cistern at Pleasant Ridge
James Adams a 60 year old farmer at the east end of Pleasant Ridge was found dead in a cistern on his farm near Manisoy Indiana. A former soldier and son of Alfred Adams he reportedly suffered mental distress after gossip about his daughter and a local man plus a chronic illness.
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Manisoy
Ind
James Adams
Pleasant Ridge
Adams
Alfred Adams
Jefferson County
A Second Declaration of Independence and Bryan Nomination
Chauncy F. Black, President of the Association of Democratic Clubs, calls the Chicago convention a second declaration of independence with William Jennings Bryan nominated for president. He argues the move defends equal rights to property and the pursuit of happiness against privilege, under an economically administered government.
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Chicago
Walch
William Jennings Bryan
Chauncy F. Black
The
Association of Democratic Clubs
Governor Mounts Lambs Dip Experiment at His Farm
An experimental dipping of 160 cot swold and merino lambs was conducted yesterday at Governor Mounts farm under Prof N B Bitting of Purdue. The test aims to evaluate a new dipping mixture for sheep and a report will be sent to Interior Department after further checks next week. Greensburg New Era reports also a political letter from Hon F M Griffith outlining support for free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 and related money policy, dated June 14 1897. An interurban electric street railroad project from Muncie to Anderson progresses with right of way secured between Anderson and Alexandria.
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Governor Mount
N. B. Bitting
Purdue University
United States
Prof. Bitting
Interior Department
Congress
M. Gabrini
Annersey
Ind
Muncie
Anderson
Hay
Alex
Convention of Ohio Valley Bimetallic Clubs in Cincinnati
Convention of Ohio Valley Bimetallic Clubs scheduled for June 22 and 23 at Pike's Opera House in Cincinnati with headquarters at Gibson House. Delegates will hear addresses by Towne Bartine Finley and Shanklin. Executive committee listed with Garrard as chair. Also fields Western League games and several local incidents from Indiana.
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Cincinnat, O
Ohio Valley Bi-Metallic League
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Gibson House
Pike's Opera House
Jeptha Garrard
Ousio Valley Bimetallic League
Charles A. Towne
Minnesota
Chester Park
H. F. Bartine
Nevada
National Bimetalliat
E. B. Finley
Pike’s Opera House
A J. Warner
American Bi-Metallic Union
John Gilbert Shanklin
Spousal Threats and Empty Threats End in Cozy Resolution
A husband returns home worse for wear and faces a scolding wife who vows to leave and tell the police. She lists a sensational physical description, but after tears and threats, the couple reconcile and remain together.
Wonderful Power Demonstrated by Fannie Hester at Georgia Capitol
In Atlanta Governor W G Atkinson witnessed Fannie Hester of Greene County Georgia display a remarkable power. A silver dollar touched her palm caused quick muscle twitches and a large stick moved rapidly without effort while four men failed to move her. She lifted a chair with ease and could not be moved from her stance. Her feats are likened to Lulu Hurst and described as magnetic palms. A separate note reports a speechless child at a deaf mute institution showing no improvement prior to new treatment.
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Fannie Hester
Georgia
W. G. Atkinson
Atlanta
Greene County
Miss Hester
Lulu Hurst
Fido Eats the Night Chicken in Chicago Tale
A Chicago man late from work receives hot chicken nightly from a sandwich vendor placed in his vestibule. His dog learns the routine and, over several nights, repeatedly ambushes the delivery to devour the chicken. The canine caper ends in a comical standoff as owner and peddler argue and the dog gleefully reveals the feast.
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Chicago
Ohio Street
Clark
Chicago News
Frenzied toreador Manuel Garcia Fails in Bullring Stunt
The Mexican toreador Manuel Garcia attempted a bold feat during a bullfight, riding a bicycle toward the bull. A bull hurled the rider and bike aside, proving the stunt too risky as the audience watched in mixed shock and applause.
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Manuel Garcia
Espada
Mexico
Manuel
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