Ex-Governor Boies Calls for Free Silver Standard
Ex-Governor Horace Boies of Waterloo Illinois discusses restoring both gold and silver as money in a free silver platform. He argues the endless chain system harms the treasury and says Illinois may ally with free silver forces before the Chicago convention.
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Benvipers
Ill
Horace Boies
Waterloo
United Free Silver
Democratic
Chicago
Kingstown
Cleveland
Treasury
Carlisle
Boies
Ilinois
Republicans threaten move of convention to Chicago over color line
Lansing dispatch reports Governor Rich and ex Supreme Justice Cahill denouncing St. Louis action on colored delegates. They say hotel discrimination against black delegates risks alienating the party and threaten relocating the Republican convention to Chicago if treatment remains unequal.
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Lansing
Mich
St. Louis
Rich
Cahill
Chicago
Fresh Country Groceries Advertised Prices
Local ad lists Fresh Country Eggs dozen at 9c Bew Country Butter 1b at 126 Best Sugar-Cured Hams at 10c and Best Sugar-Cured Shoulders at 6c Michigan Potatoes priced at 30c per bushel Frorr House.
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Michigan
Frorr House
Delgados Reach New York to Report Cuban Ill Treatment
Dr J G Delgado and his son William American citizens arrive in New York en route to Washington to file a state department complaint over alleged Cuban mistreatment. The elder Delgado was shot near death and his servant murdered in the incident.
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New York
J. G. Delgado
William
Havana
Washington
State Department
Cuba
Delgado
Praying on the Track in Illinois Rescue
Two farmers from near Sharpsburg Illinois John M Kerr and John Gearlock saved John J Vincent a self described spiritualist from death on the Baltimore and Ohio tracks Vincent 26 from Vandalia West Virginia claimed he was commanded by Jesus Christ to stay on the tracks until the flyer passed He was in custody of Sheriff Coburn after the near tragedy
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Pana
Ill
John M. Kerr
John Gearlock
Sharpsburg
John J. Vincent
Vincent
Baltimore and Ohio
Jesus Christ
Kerr
Gearlock
Des Moines Officer Sues Hull for Heavy Damages
Des Moines on June 10 reports A. C. McCracken a Des Moines police officer filed papers seeking 810,000 damages against Congressman J A Hull of this district. The suit stems from a dispute arising after a fight between the two figures and related incidents.
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Des Moines, Sr
A. C. McCracken
Des Moines
J. AT. Hull
A. Q
Free Silverites Split Over Convention Tactics
M H DeYoung of California predicts a serious rift among free silver delegates at the St Louis convention. He cites Colorado and Teller as likely to walk out, while California leans McKinley. The plan includes an unlimited coinage plank and possible walkout if defeated.
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St. Louis
M. H. de Young
California
National Republican Committee
Colorado
Teller
McKinley
Montana
Chicago
Idaho
Utah
Nevada
Platform Committee
M. H. Deyoune
Special Excursion To Montpelier For Church Dedication
Via Lake Erie and Western to Montpelier Indiana Sunday June fourteenth on account of the dedication of the new Catholic church. Round trip fare one dollar. Train departs Fort Wayne at 9:15 a m.
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Lake Erie
Montpelier
Ind
Fort Wayne
McKinley Views Sought as Ohio Voters Call for Declarations
In Zanesville Ohio June 10 editors report a rising sentiment that President McKinley should declare his position on the financial question. The editorial reflects this demand among Ohio residents and hints at broad public interest ahead of official statements.
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Zanesville
Indiana Delegates in Play for McKinley Chair
Indianapolis reports say Charles W. Fairbanks may be chosen as temporary chairman to bind Indiana to McKinley and Hanna at the St. Louis convention. Harrison forces doubt the plan, noting 12 Indiana delegates could still back Harrison if a reason arises. Fairbanks, once anti-Harrison, is seen as a future Indiana senator if Republicans win the state legislature.
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Indianapolis
Charles W. Fairbanks
McKinley
Hanna
St. Louis
Fairbanks
Harrison
Canton
Indiana
Gresham
Pennsylvania Company Offers Sunday Excursion Fares
The Pennsylvania Company will sell excursion tickets at one fare round trip to Valparaiso and Chicago every Sunday with return valid on the sale date.
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Pennsylvania
Valparaiso
Chicago
Four Graduate Honors at Westminster Seminary
The Westminster seminary held its grade class of 1896 graduation at the First Presbyterian church with Rev. Frank A. Ballard delivering the principal address and Miss Sharp presenting diplomas. Miss Lowry Yarnelle and Moeller performed, Miss Ballard spoke briefly, and Miss Julia Taylor wrote the class song. Graduates included Lena Francia Matthews Jessamine Jeanette Sale Julia Marie Taylor Emma Prather Ru rode.
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First Presbyterian Church
Westminster Seminary
Frank A. Ballard
Indianapolis
Miss Sharp
George E. Davies
D. B. Wells
Lowry
Moeller
Yarnelle
Judy
Bethany Presbyterian Church
Frank QO. Bailard
Wagenhals
Julia Taylor
Emma Rurode
Lena Francia Matthews
Jessamine Jeanette Sale
Julia Marie Taylor
Emma Prather Rurode
Fort Wayne Court Roundup Notes Jury Verdicts and Appointments
Nine jurors favored conviction in James Kelley pension affidavit case while three dissented. Other docket items include acquittals for Charles Delter and Carl Delter and a $10 fine for Lizzie Beach on liquor stamp charges. Divorce granted for Minnie Hartman and George Hartman. Judge Zollars appointed to examining board and James Power admitted to federal bar. Also mentions a bay horse act and Nickel Plate excursion tickets to the St. Louis convention.
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James Kelley
Berne
Ind
Charlies Diehm
Lizzie Beach
Mt. Zion
Charles Delter
Carl Delter
Dan Gorman
Mary Bishop
Louis Brames
Andrew F. Dunfee
Geo. Slenger
Elma Roberts
Emma Henry
Justice Huser
Victoria Gates
Logan
Baker Street
Judge Baker
United States Court
Allen Zollars
Coombs
R. C. Bell
James Harrison Power
Power
Fort Wayne
Washington City
Colts Rally To Defeat Youngstown In Tight Afternoon Game
The Youngstown Nailers fall to the Colts in a cleanly played contest. Uar Rick pitched well for Youngstown while O Connor limited the visitors to scattered hits. In the sixth, Tebeaus trot salvaged a possible shutout as Fort Wayne edged Youngstown.
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Youngstown Nailers
Colts
Uarrick
O’connor
Diphtheria Epidemic Bites Odell Illinois
Diphtheria in Odell appears in epidemic form with several deaths. Mayor Finefield issues a proclamation banning public gatherings closing schools and keeping children off streets. The outbreak is blamed on delayed reporting by a doctor and community contact with patients. Excursion tickets to Buffalo are advertised.
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Opell
Odell
Finefield
Buffalo
Nickel Plate Road
Miscellaneous City News and Anomalies from South Side Streets
A runaway cow tied to a wagon spooked a horse and Tremmel toppled into a deep pool. Nellie Cook was thrown from a wooden horse on South Calhoun Street injuring her wrist. A death rumor about Myrtle Busher was investigated and found baseless. Photographers’ excursion tickets to Chautauqua Lake will be sold at a round trip fare for the convention in Celeron, New York, June 20 to 30.
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Poundmaster
Tremmel
John
Nellie Cook
Calhoun Street
Myrtle Busher
Chicago Street
Chautauqua Lake
of Photographers’ Association of America
Celeron
N. Y
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago Produce Market Prices and Listings Report
Chicago market reports show Wheats July 57.58 bid 58.58 asked, September 57.8 closing 58. fc. Corn July 274 bid 2740 asked, September 280 bid 28c. Oats July 17% closing 1% c, September 18c. Pors July 86.92 closing 87.10, September 87.07 opening 87.25. Lago July 4.10 4-12, September 4.27 34.27 asked. Barley July 3.67 closing 3.72, September 3.90 closing 3.87. Market note from Commission Merchants, White Bank block. Homeseekers excursions June 9 and 28 on Nickel Plate. Also transit to New York via Wabash daily at 11:45 to noon, Grand Central arrive 10:30 next morning. Chris beats them all.
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Bpare
Commission
White Bank Block
New York
Vis Wabash Railroad
Grand Central Station
New York City
Chris
Editorial Delegates Gather for Northern Indiana Association Session
Editors from across Northern Indiana convene at city hall with Hon. J. B. Stoll presiding. A banquet by the Chicago Newspaper Union welcomes visiting delegates with a daylong program including talks on subscriptions, advertising, and machine work. Entertainment includes a Masonic Temple program and Fort Wayne club reception. Tomorrow features discussions on daily circulation and officer elections, followed by an excursion to Swift Park. MERGENTHEIM'S BAZAAR advertises 1000 straw hats at half price.
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Northern Indiana Editorial Association
Council Chamber
J. B. Stoll
South Bend
M. H. Ingrim
Winamac Democrat-Journal
J. E. Sutton
Logansport
T. D. Heimbaugh
Muncie Herald
W. D. Page
Fort Wayne. News
H. C. Rockhill
Fort Wayne Journal
Masonic Temple
Fort Wayne Club
Fort Wayne
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