Bryan and Kern Nominated for President at Denver Convention
The Denver convention placed William Jennings Bryan at the head of the ticket amid festive chaos and protests. Gov John A. Johnson and Judge George Gray were also nominated as alternatives while Speaker Clayton led the proceedings and defended Bryan against attacks.
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Denver
Wiliam Jennings Irvan
Nebraska
Democratic Party
Avgent
Peloek
Johnson
Gray Pee
BryanNomination Sparks Colorful Convention Night
Delegates and galleries filled the convention hall as the Bryan nomination drama dominated the evening. Archibald Dunn spoke for Nebraska and toppled the crowd with the name William Jennings Bryan amid waving flags and a lowering oil portrait. The vice presidential race centered on Kern, Towne, and Howell before Kern was carried by acclamation. Kern’s biographical sketch followed, detailing Indiana roots and Michigan Law, building a narrative of a public career from judge to state senator to Indianapolis attorney.
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Hroyan
Ignatius J. Dunn
Nebraska
Colorado
Platform Committee
Clayton
Guartette
Committee On
Dixie
Committee of Inquiry
Thomas P. Ball
Texas
Grady
New York
Wade
Iowa
Champ Clark
Missouri
Clark
United States
Mr. Dunn
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Denver
Col
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Archibald McNeill
Connecticut
Gov. Thomas
Charles A. Towne
Thomas R. Marshall
John W. Kern
Indiana
Folk
Kern
Gov. Hill
Georgia
Clar Howell
Hill
Howell
John Worth Kern
Howard County
University of Michigan
Supreme Court of Indiana
Indianapolis
Convention Closes Amid Roaring Outburst and Eager Adjournment
The appearance of the picture sparked a loud outburst and enduring enthusiasm as the convention adjourned until 1 o clock Friday afternoon. Attendees carried the mood into a prolonged break and cigar smoke hung over the hall as voices clashed over the display. The scene reflected a tense yet hopeful atmosphere among delegates.
Bryan Declines Second Term After Democratic Nomination
William Jennings Bryan announced upon receiving the Democratic presidential nomination that he will not seek a second term if elected. He framed the honor as the highest official posession and pledged singleness of purpose, saying the nomination comes from the people and his duty would be to the public.
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Fairview
Lincoln
William Jennings Bryan
Democratic Party
Among the Hoosiers Indiana State News Tells in an Interesting Manner
Miss Helen Gallagher attempted to use wood alcohol in a gasoline range causing a blast that engulfed the room. Mrs Daniel Gallagher and her daughter Belen died from burns while Catherine and Daniel Gallagher suffered injuries but were expected to recover. Mary escaped serious harm.
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Indiana State
Ft. Warne
Ind
Helen Gallagher
Daniel Gallagher
Catherine
Mary
Belen
Cathering
Jugular Severed at Fireworks Display in Lafayette
Several thousand revelers witness Bryan and Kern nomination celebration when a skyrocket explodes fatally wounding 12 year old Harry Sweat and injuring others. The accident halted the festivities as medical teams responded and the boy could not be saved.
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Lafayette
Ind
Lafayette Democrats
Sparks
Harry Sweat
Veteran Indiana editor William Boswell dies at 78
William Hi Boswell, aged 78, veteran Democratic editor and founder of the Ledoga Herald and Noblesville Independent, died in Grand Rapids while visiting his daughter.
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Noblesville
Ind
William Hi. Baoswell
Grand Rapids
Boswell
Ledoga Herald
Noblesville Independent
Fire destroys Redman saloon and home in Norwood
Work of Fireboaos Indianapolis Ind Thorese A Red man s saloon and residence at 242 Prospect street Norwood was destroyed by fire at an early hour in the morning The loss placed at 2500 Redman believes the property was set on fire.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Thorese A. Redman
Prospect Street
Norwood
Redman
Fire destroys poultry sheds and buildings in Winchester
A blaze at Albert Rupes poultry house in Winchester, Indiana, gutted 500 feet of sheds, several carloads of junk, 1506 pounds of five chickens, several hogs, a house and two barns. Loss estimated at 5000 dollars with origin unknown.
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Winchester
Ind
Albert Rupes
Starving Man Refuses Food in Indiana Jail
Evansville Indiana inmate William McGinnis formerly of Hopkins County Kentucky has been adjudged insane and is in county jail after a 10 day fast, slowly starving himself to death as officials seek care.
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Evansville
Ind
Wrm
McGinnis
Hopkins Coungty
Kentucky
Evansville businessman arrested on alleged assault charge
Evansville Indiana businessman T M Elliot aged 70 was arrested after Miss Laura Steinbach accused him of attempting to commit a criminal assault.
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Evansville
Ind
T. M. Elliot
Laura Steinbach
Disappearance of Criminal Docket Stirs Newcastle
Newcastle Indiana reports speculation and comment over the disappearance of the police court criminal docket amid a bold theft mystery. New Albany mourns Dr W F Morrill aged 88 a long time dentist and brother of Senator Justin Morrill.
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Newcastle
Ind
W. F. Morrill
New Albany
W. F. Morri
Justin Morrill
United States
Vermont
Laugh Stopped By Death
Wabash Indiana resident dies during birthday celebration, marking the end of a 53rd year as family and friends mourn the loss during observances.
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Wabash
Ind
Friends Choose His Wife in Indiana Divorce Case
Judge McClure grants Amos Heagy a divorce from Sarah Heagy after a brief marriage of two years. Heagy, aged, says he lived 14 years with his first wife and married his present spouse on the advice of two trusted friends. The couple share a home but live apart and have not spoken for months.
Clever Fraud Charged In Co operative Realty Case
Indianapolis youth Eugene F McDonald aged 10 has waived examination in police court on charges of attempting a Sinon fraud against Adams Express Co He allegedly registered a package worth 20000 then it burned and failed to deliver He was arrested in Louisville and brought to Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Eugene F. McDonald
Co-operative Realty Co
Lewisville
Adams Express Co
McDonald
Indiananesis
Louisville
Crippled by Baseball Injures Warsaw Youth
Warsaw, Ind. youth Brean Edwards, son of P A Edwards of South Whitley, was struck in the hip by a baseball while catching a tame at Linden, Ind. He was brought home and placed under the care of two physicians who fear lifelong crippling from the injury.
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Warsaw
Ind
Linden
Brean
Edwards
P A. Edwards
South Whitley
Dream Reveals Old Friend Living In Fairmount
A Wabash Indiana man Samuel Ramsey dreamed two weeks earlier that John Burwick, a 30 year friend, lived in Fairmount. Ramsey wrote letters to Burwick and received a reply confirming Burwick's residence there. The story also notes a separate incident where a farmer near Ace died suddenly after a shock while his wife, seven miles east, fell unconscious but later recovered.
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Silver Lane
Ind
Goen Alixnrs
Wabash
Samuel Ramsey
John Burwick
Fairmount
Burwick
Saved By Bucket Brigade Blazes in Crothersville
Fire at Maggie Barnes residence in Crothersville Indiana caused by lamp explosion. Bucket brigade and dre extinguisher kept other buildings from burning. Loss estimated at $1000 with small insurance.
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Crothersville
Ind
Maggie Barnes
Caleb Powers Scheduled to Speak in Richmond on August 23
Caleb Powers of Kentucky, released from prison, accepted an invitation to visit Richmond Indiana to tell his life story at the local Chautauqua on August 23.
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Richmond
Ind
Caleb Powers
Kentucky
New Gas Company Formed in Columbus
Articles of incorporation filed in the county recorder's office establish the Columbus Gas Co replacing the Gas Light and Coke Co. Capital stock set at 200000 dollars, divided into 2000 shares of 100 dollars each.
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New Gas Company
Columbus
Ind
Columbus Gas Co
Gas, Light and Coke Co
Brunaugh Convicted in Indianapolis Fraud Case
Brunaugh, of Indianapolis, sentenced to two to fourteen years for presenting a fraudulent claim to the city for street repair. Denied a new trial, case to be appealed. Adorats Child Left on Doorstep. Four month old girl found in a market basket on the steps of Benj F Work and wife in Evansville. Work plans to adopt.
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Muncie
Ind
Delaware County
City of
Lawrenceburg
Pnd
Matt Skinner
Aurora
Evansville
Benj. F. Work
Work
Providence
Sheriff to See Suspect in Laporte County
Laporte county commissioners instructed the sheriff to visit the suspect in a late afternoon development. The scene unfolds in Laporte Indiana as officials coordinate next steps in the case.
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Laporte
Ind
Laporte County
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