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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1896

Page

3

Indiana Republicans Split Over McKinley Endorsement at State Meeting

Indianapolis reports show Indiana Republican committees divided over Gowdy's McKinley advocacy. Delegates debated whether instructions should be issued, with a two day state convention favored. Warren County and Terre Haute figures discussed McKinley and possible Harrison backup if needed. Burial news and Scott County reminiscences on Win E English noted in passing.

McKinley St. Louis Scott County Win. E. English Indianapolis Republican State Committee William R. MelkXeen Terre Haute United States Senate Denison Hotel John L Griffiths Charles ¥. Griffin Charles T. Doxey James Dodge J. J. Todd Theodore Shockney James Tf. Johnson Gowdy State Committee Indiana Amien Harrison

Will of W H English Filed. Lexington Birth Home Stands

The will of William H. English is recorded in Scott county. Born in a Lexington log house that still stands, his children were born on a nearby farm now occupied by Henry von Staden. He owned 427 acres near Lexington and 42 lots in town, with a last visit to Scott in 1894 to speak at the old settlers’ meeting. The crowd’s reception marked his esteem in youth and old age.

W. H. English ScottTspore William H. English Scott County Mr. English Williamk Rosalind E Lexington Henry von Staden Old Settlers Daya Thand

Pollard Declares Candidacy for Democratic National Delegate

Charles R. Pollard of this city announces his bid to be delegate to the national Democratic convention from the district. He reports pledges from nearly every county and notes past leadership as chairman of the Democratic county central committee and a former candidate for congress in the old Tenth district.

Wen Bike DeLgate Delphi Charles R. Pollard Democratic County Central Committee

Miss Moberly Sues over Slander Damages

In Brazil on April 16 Miss Moberly sues James B Henry cashier of the State Bank of Indianapolis and prison director for 220000 damages. She alleges Henry’s language led to her denial of a Spencer school position. The suit has risen through lower courts with a prior verdict of 2000 for the plaintiff.

Missa Moberly Brazil Miss Moberly James BR. Henry State Bank of Indianapolis Prison South Spencer Henry

Preacher Begs Life Term for Murder of Irene Vaughn

Jeffersonville report says George Raberight, about 25, a Methodist preacher, has begun a life sentence for murder. Raberight killed Irene Pearl Vaughn after inviting her to join his church, a suggestion she smiled at before he drew a knife and cut her throat.

Jeffersonville George Raberight Irene Pearl Vaughn Raberight Miss Vaughn Rubright

Ellsworth to Launch The Anchor Democratic Paper

Hal A. Ellsworth will start a new Democratic newspaper named The Anchor next week to succeed The News in Democratic ranks. J R Pro of The News has declared himself a Republican. Ellsworth also owns the Crawford County Democrat issued at Leavenworth.

New Democratic Hal A. Ellsworth J. R. Pro Ellsworth Crawford County Leavenworth

Man Calling Himself Judge East Bails on Union City

A man calling himself Judge East, a Washington pension attorney, visited Union City for weeks seeking funds. He borrowed small sums from friends, gave checks on the Columbia National Bank in Washington, then left town. the checks were returned protested.

Union City Judge East Washington Columbia National Bank

Two Deaths in One Family in Quick Succession

In FRAXEFORT April 16 Robert Huffman was summoned to Tippecanoe county by the death of Samuel Clark, a relative, and within an hour after his arrival Lawrence Clark, a brother of the deceased, also died. Within the year a brother and sister of the deceased died, and months earlier an aunt and three children in the same neighborhood also perished.

Fraxefort Robert Huffman Tippecanoe County Samuel Clark Lawrence Clark

Killed on a Grade Crossing in Alexandria

Peter Smith prominent farmer and father in law of E F Davis died when his team failed to control a wagon struck by a train on the Big Four tracks. The collision crushed his skull and caused instant death. In Frankfort Samuel Frazee, a longtime Washington war department clerk, was stricken with paralysis affecting his entire right side. He struggles to communicate his needs.

Alexandria Peter Smith E. F. Davis Frankfory Samuel Frazee Frazee War Department Washington

Mrs. Joseph Schilling Dies After Stroke at 94

Greensburg dispatch reports Mrs. Joseph Schilling of Moores Hill suffered a stroke and fell. She died soon after, aged 94, mother of fifteen, who outlived three husbands.

Greensburg Joseph Schilling Moores Hill

Intervening Debate on Cuba Mediation Memo Released

President forwards correspondence from prior U S mediation efforts in Cuba to Congress after Senate inquiry. Key document is Secretary Fish’s 1875 Madrid note to Caleb Cushing detailing Cuban abuses and reforms for Spanish administration. Copies were shown to European courts as groundwork for possible intervention if Spain did not act.

Washington Congress Senate Hoar United States Cuba Fish Caleb Cushing Madrid Europe Spain

Water Flung In Face of Missouri Democrat Leader at Free Silver Gathering

Excise Commissioner Nicholas M. Bell, a free silver delegate, threw a glass of water at Charles O. Maffitt, chairman of Missouri's Democratic state central committee, during a heated convention clash over Lionberger and the gold versus silver plank. The Stone faction dominated as Bell launched a sharp free silver speech and Maffitt labeled him a turncoat amid chaotic scenes.

Colorado Chicago North Dakota Sedalia Nicholas M. Bell St. Louis Charles O. Maffitt Democratic State Central Committee Maffitt Bell Hatch Stone Lionberger Edward Butler Missouri

Colorado Democrats favor free coinage silver at ratio 16 to 1

Denver reports the Colorado Democratic state convention united behind free silver. Temporary Chairman McAliney praised silver with Roy al of Pueblo endorsing the white metal and the 16 to 1 ratio. Charles S Thomas, elected delegate at large, warned he may withdraw if the Chicago delegation fails to back silver. he is likely to lead the Colorado delegation.

Colorado Chicago Denver McAliney Pueblo Royal West Cockrill Missouri Bland Chas. &S. Thomas Thomas

Bradley Men Control and the Gold Standard Endorsed

The Republican state convention at Louisville adjourned after midnight with Bradley men in control. Governor receives endorsement as presidential candidate, a pro gold standard platform is adopted, and delegates-at-large favor him. McKinley sentiment shows but defeated on temporary organization by a narrow margin.

Lovuisvilele Bradley McKinley Friends of the Ohioan

Fight Breaks Out at Nebraska GOP Convention

In Omaha on April 16 the Nebraska Republican state convention gathered 1,057 delegates to pick four national delegates. While the body largely favored McKinley, a sharp clash occurred early as Ex-Governor Crouse proposed a resolution accusing Senator Thurston of trying to act as dictator. Thurston replied that his political career was free of dishonorable acts and he would abide by the rules.

Sheldon T. B. Stringfield Horace Boias Town Hatch Missouri Boies Iowa Richard P. Bland Dick” Bland Stone Chicago Band Bland West Cockrell George W. Allen St. Louis Omaha Nebraska McKinley Crouse Thurston Springfield Ills Sangamon County Free Silver Alfred Orendorff H. W. Clendenin State Register Altgeld

Free Silver Plank Backed By Conventions And Party Officials

State Republican convention rejects free silver and allied measures while urging McKinley support. Delegates at St Louis instructed to back McKinley. Hansbrough plays a minor role. Other notes cover Missouri and Illinois party activities, Behring Sea treaty ratified, and mixed market reports.

Evening Post Letter List Uncalled Advertisements

The Evening Post lists unanswered advertisement replies including B. 7-D 4-Furnished Rooms 1- Box 2 5-Mrs H C B 3-Mr H L 3-I 2-Miss M 2-Partner 4-W J 8-H 1-F M A 1-W B 1- L 1. These entries remain uncalled for at this office.

Evening Post Mr. H. L Miss M W. J

Wanted Housekeeper Position by Widow with Child

A widow with one child seeks a housekeeper. Address Varrie Helste in the Evening Post at D doat home ference.

J.R.T Care Evening Post Varrie Helstein Evening Post W. J

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