Indiana politics 1896 campaign shaping in state
Indiana politics center on party reorganization as Democrats and Republicans prepare for county and district conventions. Governors Matthews favored by populists and silver advocates for national ticket, Gowdy Nebeker clash for Republican chairmanship sparks talk of a compromise candidate Huston eyed, but Gowdy or Nebeker likely to win.
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Pianapolis
Democratic State Central
W. Hayden
New Albany
David Allen
Frankfort
Stirling R. Holt
Taggart
Matthews
Indiana
Democratic Party
Gowdy-Nebeker
Gowdy
Nebeker
Chairman Gowdy
Indianapolis
Huston
James N. Huston
Connersville
United States
State Senate
State Central Committee
Mr. Gowdy
Debs Named as Populist Governor Candidate in Indiana
James A Mount says he may run for Indiana governor on the Populist ticket after meeting farmers and manufacturers across the state. Northern Indiana Populists plan county conventions January 25 and district meetings January 28 to reorganize and field full tickets. Debs nomination gains favorable sentiment, with no fusion planned with old parties.
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Debs
Lavorte
Ind
He Is a Daisy A Pen Picture of Detroit’s Municipal Leader
A profile portrays Detroit’s city chief as an unlikely reformer. critics call him a terror to corporations while noting practical results that surprised opponents. The piece highlights leadership style, impact on policy, and public perception.
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Detroit
Don M. Dickinson
Triune Enemy
Detroit Mayor Pingree’s 3 Cent Streetcar Fight
Hazen Pingree, four-term Detroit mayor, urged cheaper fares and city ownership ideas while battling powerful street railway interests. He backed a 3 cent fare as profitable and pushed for municipal control, recruiting new sponsors and lawyers as the old firm fought warrants and injunctions.
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Hazen
Pingree
Detroit
Citizens’ Company
New York City
Denver
United States Supreme Court
Pack & Everett
New
Detroit Railway
City
H. A. Everett
Cleveland
Albert
Greene Pack
Alpena
Mich
Toronto
Can
United States
Deaths and Funerals Mrs James E Graham
Mrs James E Graham died yesterday morning of dropsy. Funeral held today at 2 pm from 405 South Hanna Street. Born in Ohio September 26, 1841 she married James E Graham September 22, 1860. Lived most of life in this city active in Christian work. Ten children born four living Fred Y Maud Noble and Ruth. She was active in the Women Christian Temperance Union and other civic groups.
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James E. Graham
South
Hanna Street
Ohio
Fred Y
Maud
Noble
Ruth
Graham
Women’s Christain Temperance Union
Order of Star
A Corps
Havana in Panic as Rebels Advance Toward City
Rumors sweep Havana of Cuban rebels closing in as Gomez reportedly nears the capital with 4000 troops. Refugees flood the city while Spanish forces attempt to surround the insurgent leader and restore order amid widespread alarm.
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New Yorks
Havana
Boston
Baranano
Cuba
Morro Castle
Campo
Campos
Gomez
Martinez Campos
Brenzinger's Bakery Bread or the Wedding
A humorous verse riff on marriage and bread. The couple's honeymoon ends when the oven fails and the husband demands bread while the wife seeks sustenance from a grocer. It ends with a moral urging brides to choose good bread and readers to heed the lines.
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Brenzinger
Tom
Ned
Chicago Produce Market Report Shows Grain and Produce Prices
Jan 7 Cuarcano Wheat May opened 574 59 c closing 60 c July 594c 61c Corn January opened 26c closing 264c May 28t c closing 28{c July 291c 29c Oats January 17}c closing Vite May 193c opening 193c Parx January opening 9.15 closing 9.17 May 9.50 both sides Larp January 5.42 closing 5.40 May 5.70 Spare Buns January 4.45 closing 4.45 May 4.70 4.75 asked Market furnished by Gordon & Co margin brokers White bank block.
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Cuarcano
Gordon & Co
White Bank Block
Gates Plan to Mexico by Special Train Tour
Gates' special Pullman train will pass Fort Wayne via Wabash R R at 1 30 p m Tuesday January 14 covering 6600 miles through Old Mexico the Egypt of the New World The tour will occupy thirty days and be among the most interesting trips of the era
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Gates
Fort Wayne
Wabash R. R
Old Mexico
Egypt
New World
Lakeside Sunday School Officers Elected for Year Fort Wayne Lodge Installations
Lakeside Sunday school elected officers led by Superintendent J M McKay and Secretary Treasurer Mrs A Robbins with a board including Mesdames Olds Smith and Spalding and Organist C E Heaton at Fort Wayne. Fort Wayne lodge No 14 I O O F installed officers led by Acting D D G M S Smith with N G D M Leish V G J M Brown and numerous station roles listed.
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Lakeside Sunday School
J. M. McKay
A. Robbins
Mesdames Olds. Smith and Spalding
C. E. Heaton
Miss Nelson
John Olds
Fort Wayne Lodge
Fort Wayne
S. Smith
N. G
D. M. Leish
Vv. G
J. M. Brown
Catshall
D. L. Harding
T. J. Rodabaugh
C. Thompson
C. Cressey
F. Girard
A. J. Bittner
P. W. Rowan
G. S. Caroll
W. H. Blondell
F. Frisby
H. Kessler
J. Bristy
First January Sale Opens Wednesday 9 A M Overcoats
The Bell announces a four lot January sale on men's overcoats and ulsters. Lot 1 offers top coats valued 16 to 22 dollars at 12.50. Lot 2 features blue and black jerseys beavers and meltons priced 9.50. Lot 3 presents beaver melton coats at 7.50 from 10 to 12 dollar grades. Lot 4 includes chinchilla overcoats and ulsters at 5 dollars. store hours extend to 10:30 p m Saturday and 6 p m other days.
Accidents Reported From City Streets Injuries and Spills
A series of mishaps across West Main and surrounding streets left several injured. August Ehle sustained a broken arm after a runaway horse, while a cart horse collided with an express wagon on Harrison street. A bobsled overturned spilling groceries near Barr and Columbia. John Stremser cut his left hand while trimming dried beef. Mrs. George Breese fractured her right arm after slipping on ice on Wall Street. Mrs Shoenhere suffered a severe burn from a gas explosion while trying to light escaping gas.
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August Ehle
West Main Street
Ehle
Broadway
Pritchard Streets
Harry Myers
Randall Cycle Company
United States Express
Harrison Street
Thomas Welch
Aboite Township
Barr
Columbia Streets
John Stremser
John Street
Ofenloch's Grocery
Kesler
George Breese
Wall Street
Shoenhere
German Trinity Lutheran Church
Public joint board meeting planned this morning
A joint meeting of the board of public affairs and the ORL public board is scheduled for this morning to discuss upcoming agenda items and coordination between the two entities.
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Cof
Orl
Board
Gardella Alleges Brother-in-Law Crime in Open Letter
Andrea Gardella accuses his brother-in-law of criminal acts in a public letter while the accuser himself remains under indictment. The surrounding dispute centers on alleged wrongdoing and legal jeopardy involving family members and related accusations.
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Andrea Gardella
McLaren Threats Spark Courtroom Showdown
Jessie McClaren faces assault and attempted murder charges after a Nov. 23 confrontation in which he fired five shots at August Markheim. Additional affidavits accuse him of threatening to shoot a couple, as legal trouble widens for him and for Andrea Gardella amid divorce and alimony disputes.
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Jessie McLaren
August Markheim
Andrea Gardella
Calhoun
Brackenridge
Givani Panso
United States
Leonard
Andrea Gardelia
Andrea
Justice France
M’claren
Jesse McClaren
McClaren
Felts
McClaren On Similar Charges. Mr. Felts
American Trust and Savings Bank
Superior Court
Louis Rastetter
Oakley’s Right The Haberkorn Water Works Trustee Appointment
Mayor Oakley selected Theodore H Haberkorn to fill the vacancy on the water works trustees caused by Henry C Graffe’s death. Haberkorn, a Republican candidate last election and noted inventor of the Haberkorn air brake, is seen as qualified though council confirmation may raise questions on mayoral jurisdiction over an elective board.
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Oakley
Theodore H. Haberkorn
Board of Water Works
Henry C. Graffe
Haberkorn
Charles C. Braun
Annual Clearing Sale for Men Opens January Second
A 1896 notice announces an annual men’s clearing sale starting January 2. Winter suits in fine foreign and domestic fabrics, made and trimmed, are offered with marked prices followed by sale reductions. Patterns described as hundred and many items appear in the fragment, indicating a broad range of suits on sale.
Star in's Specialty company at the Empire
The Empire venue was packed last night for Star in's Specialty company. The troupe delivered a hit with Barr and Evans in A Welcome Visitor, Fisher and Wall as the German Professor, and Stalin and Reckling in the Irish comedy. The Cattle King afterpiece drew laughs as one of the city's funniest farces. The engagement promises full houses nightly.
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Starin
Barr and Evans
Fisher
Wall
Stalin
Reckling
Exclusive Cloak and Fur House Sale Ad in Fort Wayne
The Exclusive Cloak and Fur House announces a greatest cut price sale in Fort Wayne with a strict cash policy. Advertisements urge waiting for ads and state the sale begins Thursday January 2nd 96. No misrepresentation of goods, no charges, layaway, or approval sales during closing out.
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Fort Wayne
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