Allen County Democrats Nominate Ticket at Saengerbund Hall
Allen county Democrats met at Saengerbund hall to nominate a county ticket and state representatives. Judge Zollars presided, Kell wins second ballot for Representative, Kappel named Coroner, Doughman for Prosecuting Attorney, Hunter for Treasurer, Melching for Sheriff, Branstator for Surveyor, Greer for Assessor, Ferguson and Orff elected to County Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kell
H. J. Smith
N. D. Doughman
L. Cass Hunter
Albert Melching
Charles Branstrator
J. H. Kappel
Thomas Greer
M. A.ferguson
John Orff
Nomination results and acclamations at county convention
The convention placed in nomination several officials. For surveyor Charles Branstrator ran unopposed and was acclaimed. R L Romy and Thomas Greer were nominated. Remy withdrew and Green was acclaimed. M A Ferguson was nominated by acclamation for the First district. In the Third district, John Orff led after a second ballot with Mommer withdrawing to allow Orff to be acclaimed. the convention adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Manning
H. C. Rockhill
M. J. Houlihan
Edward Parker
C. Boseker
George Kell
H. S. Smith
William Fairfield
Adam Hill
Kell
Smith
Fairfield
Hill
Boseker
Albert Melching
Col
J. H. Rohan
Charles Griebel
Ochmig Bird
Kappel
Barnett
Harrod
Charles Branstrator
County Alessor
R. L. Romy
Thomas Greer
Remy
Green
M. A. Ferguson
John Orff
William Kruse
William Schroeder
Joseph Mommer
Joseph Mom
Cubans Joyful Over Latest Expedition Landing
From PairapeLraia June 6 the Cubans express elation at reports confirming the latest expedition carried on the Three Friends. A letter from headquarters of President Cisneros notes a bloody mountain battle as Cubans intrench in a natural fortification and pour heavy fire against 2000 infantry.
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Cisneros
Cubites
Niagara Falls Power Plant Sold for Four Million
Schoellkopf & Co have sold their entire plant and water power rights at Niagara Falls to Morton Bliss & Co of New York for 4 million dollars. Governor Morton leads the purchasing firm which is expected to bond the deal for 10 million. The sale follows pending state legislation approving Niagara Falls Hydraulic Power and Manufacturing Co rights.
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Niagara Fatusa
N. Y
Schoellkopf & Co
Going to New York Via Wabash Railroad Times
A traveler reports leaving daily at 11 45 noon aboard the Wabash line and reaching Grand Central Station in New York City the next morning at 10 30, claiming this route is faster than all others.
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New York
Wabash Railroad
Grand Central Station
New York City
Fort Wayne
Cleveland
Buffalo
Rochester
Syracuse
Boston
Trouble in View Board appoints, removes officers
At a special Board of Safety meeting last night Officer Summers resignation was accepted. Henry L Reichardt named patrol driver in Fred Gallmeier's place, William Pappert and Jacob A Thomas promoted to patrolmen. Detective Rayhouser was removed. Officer Cooling moved to the secret service for satisfactory work. Jefferson Street Squabble The Board of Public Works approved brick paving on Jefferson Street with asphalt paving delayed for one week. Wells Street brick paving confirmed. Sewer and sidewalk petitions filed. Parks petitions referred. Paints authorized for engine houses roofs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Safety
Officer Summers
Henry L. Reichardt
Fred Gallmeier
William Pappert
Jacob A. Thomas
Rayhouser
Cooling
Secret Service
Jefferson Street
Board of Public Works
Bloomingdale
Wells Street
St. Mary’s River Bridge
Archer Avenue
Hoffman Street
Hench Street
Sherman Street
Hoffman
Putnam
Jefferson
Madison Streets
Hanna
Francis
Wesley Sharp
Henry Rabhert
Hilbrecht
Blackburns Boom For Presidential Nomination In Kentucky
Lexington June 6 Senator Blackburn leaves for Washington with strong local backing and a believed path to the Chicago nomination. Kentucky leaders push his candidacy, while Blackburn himself refrains from pledges as emissaries carry letters of support. He plans private consultations before any formal bid. Big Drop on Strawberries offered at 50c per half bushel case from Warsaw and Mentone Indiana. Fresh produce: beat pineapples 15c each, wax beans 6c, cucumbers 3 for 10c, new potatoes 35c per peck.
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Lexington
Blackburn
Washington
Carlisle
J. H. Rickey
Bland
W. J. Bridges
Matthews
Kentucky
Chicago
Expresa
Warsaw
Mentone
Ind
Faurr Hovss
Prominent Duels Leave One Dead in Ala and Moscow Plight
Lewellen Pitts and Eduard Molet dueled in Sema Alabama with Molet fatally wounded. Disasters near Moscow at Hodynky plains claim 3873 killed and 4000 injured. Mormon converts prepare to migrate to Mexico, forming a coastal colony practicing polygamy. Train schedule notes for Maccabees special to Eagle Lake and Nickel Plate east quick time service.
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Sema
Ala
Lewellen Pitts
Eduard Molet
Virginia
Mexico
Pacific Coast
Enemies of s St Marys Editor Wreck Local Press
Wamerco Kansas June 6. At St Marys early this morning the press and cases of the Journal democratic semi weekly were completely wrecked by unknown parties. The attack destroyed the printing equipment and flooded the office, leaving the newspaper unable to publish. No casualties reported as investigators begin questioning witnesses and surveying the scene.
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Wamerco
Kan
St Mary's
Journal
BASE BALL AT LAKESIDE PARK GS
Lakeside park hosts Youngstown vs Fort Wayne over three days Sunday Tuesday and Wednesday. Game called at 3 30 P M local time with schedule subject to change.
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Lakeside Park
Youngstown
Fort Wayne
For Sale or Trade Hotel in Rome City Bargain
For sale or trade. One of the best hotels in Rome City offered at a bargain or may be exchanged for Fort Wayne property. For particulars call at the Evening Post. Mrs OC A Adams Sixth and Martha streets Omaha Neb. Writes: I had the
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome City
Fort Wayne
Evenina
Mra
A. Adams
Sixth
Martha Streets
Omaha
Neb Iy
President Cleveland Attacks Deficiency Bill and French Claims
President Cleveland fires a hot attack on a deficiency bill presented to Congress while vigorously challenging French spoliation claims. The message highlights diplomatic and fiscal tensions shaping legislative debate this week.
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Cleveland
Congress
McKinley Choice for VP Mentioned in Vermont Senator
Washington reports the president vetoed the general deficiency appropriation bill and sent a lengthy message defending veto power. The message also criticizes French spoliation claims as part of the debate. Conferees on the naval appropriation bill finalize their report proposing three new items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Traveling Men Go Home
The Travelers' Protective association adjourned after authorizing national officers to levy a special assessment to cover accident death and injury benefits as claims increased sharply. Dues proposal from $10 to $12 and a sinking fund were deferred to Nashville next year. Officers elected include John A. Lee president, Joseph Wallerstein first VP, and several regional VPs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Travelers’ Protective Association
Nashville
John A. Lee
Missouri
Joseph Wallerstein
Virginia
W. H. Heegaard
Chicago
L. C. Cardinal
Alabama
George F. Burchard
Little Rock
Alexander Kurze
Portland
Ore
McKinley Shifts Veiw on Reed as Running Mate
Cleveland June 6. McKinley abandons idea of urging Thomas B Reed as running mate and now offers second place to Redfield. Proctor of Vermont, Harrison's secretary of war and a U S senator, expected in Canton with Mark Hanna. Yale varsity crew sails to Henley regatta aboard the Berlin and reports good condition and confidence.
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Proctor
Cleveland
McKinley
Thomas B. Reed
Redfield
Vermont
Harrison
United States
Senator Proctor
Canton
Mark Hanna
England
New York
Yale Varsity
Berlin
Justice Bullerman couples Henry Vincent and Alice Coon
In court this morning Justice Bullerman united Henry Vincent of Benton Harbor and Alice Coon of this city in marriage. George Stenger of Woodburn faces trial for disturbing a religious meeting. William Wilder swore to an affidavit charging Charles Bohler with carrying concealed weapons. Wilder had been with Degnon Construction at Swiftpark. Bohler allegedly told the foreman, who fired Wilder, and the men planned a second confrontation. The case is set for 7 this evening. Two drunks in police court were fined 10.50 and 14.50 after pleading guilty and denying drunkenness, respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Bullerman
Henry Vincent
Benton Harbor
Alice Coon
William Wilder
Justice France
Charles Bohbler
Wilder
Degnon Construction
Swiftpark
Bohler
Lakeside Park Weekend Games at Eagle Lake Location
At Lakeside Park on Sunday Tuesday and Wednesday the Youngstown team faces Fort Wayne. A game was called at 8 30 p m at Eagle Lake with a special run via Pennsylvania to the event scheduled in June at 7 30 a m.
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Eagle Lake
Pennsylvania
Eagle’ Lake
Finest lunch in the city at the Board of Trade
A fragment notes a lunch spot at 33 Calhoun Street run by H A Weibke. It also records deaths including a 1 day old child of Mr and Mrs Duncan McNaught and Grace King aged 26, with funeral details to be held Monday afternoon at 10 from the residence on Maumee Avenue.
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Board of Trade
Calhoun Street
H.A. Weibke
Naught
Duncan’ McNaught
West Fifth Street
King
Grace King
David King
Hom
Maumee
Ave
Monnday
Electric storms laborers overcome and barn fire damage
Heat from a record spell persisted as two laborers on Pontiac street fainted, later recovering. A line of storms toppled trees and a north Milan township barn on Henry Kruse’s farm burned, with horse, calves, buggy, tools, grain lost. A bolt on Leo road destroyed Kenna’s barn worth about 1000 dollars. Other incidents included a Post carrier spraining his shoulder and a bee sting case in Milan township becoming critical. An Indiana Knights of Maccabees excursion to Warsaw is announced for June 10–12 with discounted tickets.
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Pontiac Street
Third Street
Henry Kruse
Milan Township
Leo Road
Kenna
Alfred Smith
Peter Schaaf
Youngstown at Fort Wayne clash called at 3 30
A basketball game between Youngstown and Fort Wayne was stopped with the game called at 3 30 local time. The incident halted play and will be reviewed by officials.
Detective Death in Sioux City Ties Theft to Satchel Loot
Thomas Delaney of Kimball South Dakota died in Sioux City after illness during a trip to Hot Springs. A search found missing Brenne store goods in his satchel, linking thefts of jewelry and clothing to the late man. Also advertised are Mergentheim’s hats and St Louis Republican National Convention excursions with June dates and train rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Thomas Delaney
Kimball
S. D
Ed Brenne
Delaney
Hot Springs
Samaritan’s Hospital
Brenne
St. Louis
Pennsylvania Lines
Pennsylvania Line
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Kell and Smith
Allen County
the County Ticket
Saengerbund Hall
J. M. Barrett
E. 4. Parker
Judge Zollars
Democratic Party
N. P. Doughman
Cass Hunter
Friends Lands
Moscow
General Telegraph
PairapeLraia
Niagara Falls Power
S St
Mary’s
BASE
Third Presbyterian Church
O. B. Fitch & Co
D. H. Baldwin & Co
Coronor
George Stenger
Woodburn
Seneca
Kenno
Knights of Maccabees
Indiana
Mergentheim
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