Bryan and Kern Nomination At Democratic Denver Convention
William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska secured the Democratic presidential nomination in Denver after a contentious early morning vote. The roll of states favored Bryan over John A. Johnson and George Gray as crowds surged, chants rose, and the convention endured confusion amid applaudive support for Bryan and firm defense against Socialist accusations.
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Claude Swanson
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Nominating Bryan Triggers Big Convention Demonstration
Delegates fill the gallery as the Colorado convention begins its session with a delay in reports. Thomas P. Ball of Texas speaks, then Grady, Wade, and Champ Clark. Omaha's Dunn nominates Bryan with bold, cheering support and a dramatic reveal of Bryan’s oil portrait.
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Convention Closes as Fans Show Boiling Outburst
The appearance of the picture raised the pitch of the outburst and the enthusiasm remained high as the convention adjourned until 1 o clock Friday afternoon.
Kern for vice president running mate for Bryan
The Indiana statesman John Worth Kern emerged as the Democratic vice presidential nominee choice at the convention. Delegates favored Kern by acclamation after withdrawals from Towne and Howell, and strong support from Folk and Hill. Kern’s career included Indiana state senate and Indianapolis city attorney before later U.S. Senate considerations.
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Bryan Declines Second Term Bid After Democratic Nomination
William Jennings Bryan declares he will not seek re election if nominated president saying the office is a sacred trust and his duty is to the people not personal ambition. He notes the nomination comes from the rank and file and that he would serve with singleness of purpose.
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Fairview
Lincoln
William Jennings Bryan
Democratic Party
Among the Hoosiers Indiana State News Told in an Interesting Manner
Fort Wayne report details a dangerous accident as Helen Gallagher tried to use wood alcohol in a gasoline range causing a room fire. Mrs Daniel Gallagher and Helen Gallagher died within an hour while Catherine Gallagher and the father survived with burns. Mary Gallagher escaped serious injury.
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Daniel Gallagher
Catherine
Mary
Helen
Jugular Severed Fireworks Tragedy Wounds Youth at Lafayette Event
During a Bryan and Kern nomination celebration in Lafayette a fireworks display caused a premature explosion injuring several boys. Twelve year old Harry Sweat died from a severed jugular while others were hurt and the celebration ended in tragedy. Richmond also faced two fires damaging buildings on Main Street.
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Lafayette Democrats
Sparks
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Joint party conventions set for Indiana districts
Republicans of St Joseph Starke and Pulaski counties plan a joint convention at North Judson on July 16 to pick four representatives. Democrats in St Joseph Starke and Pulaski counties will meet in South Bend on August 8, while the date for the Democrats joint convention has not been set.
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Pulaski
Indiana General Assembly
North Judson
Delaware county to build roads with 70000 bond plan
Delaware county commissioners order 70000 dollars of road work under the three mile road law, with several streets in Muncie. Work will proceed only if bonds find a market, otherwise the project stalls amid county authority.
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Ind
Delaware County
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Veteran Editor Boswell Dies at 78 in Grand Rapids
Noblesville Ind veteran editor William H Boswell aged 78 died in Grand Rapids while visiting his daughter He founded the Ladoga Herald and later the Noblesville Independent in Indiana.
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Ind
William H. Boswell
Grand Rapids
Boswell
Ladoga Herald
Noblesville Independent
Fire灾 at Winchester poultry house causes $5000 loss
A blaze in Albert Rupe's poultry house in Winchester Indiana destroyed 500 feet of sheds several carloads of junk 1500 pounds of live chickens hogs a house and two haris. Loss estimated at $5000 origin of fire unknown.
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Winchester
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Albert Rupe
Starving Man Refuses Food in Evansville Jail
Evansville Indiana starved inmate Wol McGinnis, formerly of Hopkins County Kentucky, has refused food and drink for ten days in the county jail and is slowly starving himself to death.
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Erly
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Kentucky
Wand Pen
Girl Accuses Evansville Man of Attempted Crim
Miss Laura Steinbach, 15, charges T M Elliott, a prominent Evansville businessman, with attempting to assault her. The allegation was made in Evansville Indiana.
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Ind
Wm. Bohannon
Evansville
Nettie Northcott
T. M. Elliott
Acre
Laura Steinbach
Swint Predicts Bryan and Kern Victory Potential
Evanaville editor George F. Swint predicts Bryan and Kern will win by a large margin, citing strong support for their tickets. Swint spoke during an interview, detailing optimistic prospects and expected turnout in the Kentucky race.
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Receivership Sought for John R. Walsh Property Line
Linton Indiana county leaders seek receivership of the John R. Walsh property due to back taxes totaling 120000 across Green Sullivan and state taxes. County Attorney Job Shirts leads the suit with aid from Charles E Barrett and Ulrich F Wiley former Indiana appellate judge. The railroad misses payrolls for May and June while Chicago Southern first mortgage bonds payment is deferred and passenger service is not yet started.
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Sullivan County
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Charles E. Barrett
Ulrich F. Wiley
Indianapolis
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Walsh
Chicago Southern
Friends Choose His Wife in Indiana Divorce Case
Amos Heagy aged 81 seeks divorce from Sarah his wife nine years his junior in Anderson Indiana. He says he lived 54 years with his first wife and married the present spouse two years ago on the advice of two trusted women friends. The couple share a home but have separate rooms and have not spoken in months.
Another Babe Drowned in Lawrenceburg River
A two week old white girl baby’s body was found in the river at Lawrenceburg by Matt Skinner. This marks the fourth child body recovered from the river here in the past year, with similar cases elsewhere in Aurora.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Matt Skinner
Walter
Aurora
Fire Destroys Maggie Barnes Home. Bucket Brigade Saves Nearby
In Crothersville Indiana the Maggie Barnes residence burned after a lamp exploded. The bucket brigade and a fire extinguisher saved other buildings. Loss estimated at $1000 with small insurance.
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Crothersville
Ind
Maggie Barnes
Caleb Powers to Speak in Indiana Chautauqua
Caleb Powers of Kentucky, invited to Richmond after prison release, accepts an August 28 appearance at the Richmond Chautauqua. The item also notes related regional meetings and local corporate changes, including a new Columbus Gas Co. formation with capital stock of 200 000 dollars. An infant abandonment story from Evansville is also reported.
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Richmond
Ind
Kentucky
New Gas Company
Columbus
Columbus Gas Co
Gas, Light and Coke Co
County Recorder's Office
Sheriff Ordered to Investigate Woman in Hillsdale Case
Laporte county commissioners directed the sheriff to proceed to Hillsdale Michigan to investigate the arrest of a woman identified as Bella Guineas linked to the Anti Halo Crusade of Decatur Indiana The Anti Haloes League held a series of addresses at several churches by noted speakers around the area.
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C. A. Lindboe
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Mich
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Decatur
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