Convention Cites Gold Standard In Platform Fight At St Louis
Delegates at the St Louis Republican convention open with a platform pledging sound money and the gold standard while opposing free silver. Teller presses a silver substitute and Utah withdraws in protest amid heated exchanges and a chaotic, protracted session.
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Teller
California
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
North Carolina
Utah
Wyoming
Arizona
New Mexico
Feller
Senator Foraker
McKinley Likely Nominee on First Ballot in Bellingate
Bulletin notes strong odds McKinley will secure the nomination on the first ballot as the audience chants Battle Cry of Freedom amid the proceedings at the event.
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McKinley
Silver delegates seen in Indianapolis district convention
In Indianapolis on June 8 silver forces appear poised to seize a majority of the seventh district delegates, offsetting Gold men and Johnson county votes to push a free silver friendly slate. Governor Matthews supporters explain ward-resolution confusion over support for his presidential bid. Tickets advertised for Nickel Plate Sunday excursions.
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Indianapolis
Congress
Johnson County
W. BE. English
Chicago
Matthews
Mr. English
English
Meeting National Educational Association in Buffalo
Tickets on sale July 5-6 with special arrangement for return by September 1. Round trip rate ten dollars and sixty cents.
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National Educational Association
Buffalo, N. Y
Wabash
Mackinac
Pursued by a Conductor in West Oakland Tale
Mrs Agnes Mellrath of West Oakland visiting Cleveland relatives asked police protection after alleged threats by W E Jackson a street car conductor from West Oakland. She said he followed her, showed a revolver and threw a stone, prompting her to relocate to Beaver Falls Pa then return here. Detectives watched Wade Park where Jackson allegedly planned to meet her. he admits his passion but denies threats.
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Cleveland
Agnes Mellrath
West Oakland
Cal
S.T. le Baron
Crawford Road
W. E. Jackson
Beaver Falls
Jackson
le Baron
Woman rescues child from giant blue racer in orchard
Mrs Louise Falkinburg of St Croix Indiana found her 2 year old child under a tree in an orchard with a large blue racer coiled around its body and neck. She pulled the snake off and it attacked before being killed. The serpent measured 6 feet 1 inch, the largest seen in the vicinity. The child remained in the orchard about an hour before rescue.
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Indianapolis
Louise Falkinburg
St. Croix
Perry County
Ind
Too Much A Singging Exhibition Closes Series at Lakeside Park
An old-time recap reports a Lakeside Park event ending the intercity series with Wheeling Nailers defeated 16 to 3 by Fort Wayne Farmers. Pitcher Hawky is sent to the bench after eight Ford runs early. Swaim hurls for Fort Wayne, while Kane relays twirls for Wheeling. Box scores mix errors, hits, and fielding notes with minor league style details and upcoming local games.
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Wheeling Nailers
Hawky
Kane
Swaim
Fort Wayne
Wagner
Violet
Darrah
Davis
McLaughlin
Nailers
Thurston
Gallagher
Criger
O'Meara
Lynch
Hawley
Tebeau
Lases
Wheeling
Shaw
Pooksy
Jackson
Youngstown
Derrick and
Myers
Brodie
Ziman
Toledo
New Castle
Boyle
Arthur
Brown and LaVel
Washington
Rutherford and Brown
Reilly, Mitchell and Cargo
Chicago Produce Market Grain and Feed Prices Report
Chicago produce market notes with July and September openings and closings for oats and various grains. Prices show oats July opening 17, closing 17.3, September opening 18.40, closing 17.40. Also mentions corn and other commodities with uncertain OCR readouts.
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Caroano
Waucat
Oosa
Elong
Olos
Narrow Escape and Accidents Highlight Rome City Report
O B Fitch, Hoosier shoe store owner, barely escaped drowning at Spring beach after diving and hitting a submerged plank. His rescuers brought him home. his condition not serious. A 15 year old burned by hot welded log chain. Paul Johnson rescued from the water. fire in Pixley Long block contained by clerks. John Madden’s accidental gun discharge injured his wife. Excursion sales promote Buffalo trips and Mackinac steamers. rail tickets and summer fares listed.
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Mr. O. B. Fitch
Hoosier Shoe Store
Rome City
Spring Beach
Fitch
Charles Kern
St. Joe Township
Paul
George Johnson
Miller
Pixley-Long
End of Romance as Barron and Wildermuth Elope
Charles Barron and Emma Wildermuth, both underage, eloped from Logansport to Cincinnati and were married. Barron’s father opposed the union, but the couple wed after Barron’s trip to settle business. The elder Barron learned of the marriage from a local notice and forgave his son.
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Loganstort
Ind
Charles Barron
Emma Wildermuth
Royal Center
Cincinnati
Miss Wildermuth
Logansport
Barron
Johnston Hotel
Old and in the Way scene in Shelbyville Ind June
In Shelbyville Indiana on a June morning a somber scene unfolded as Peter Roth walked into the town office. The report notes the mood and location but details are sparse in the fragmented text.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Peter. Roth
Missing Heyworth citizen J I Humphrey feared foul play
J I Humphrey a prominent Heyworth resident disappeared after telling friends he would go to Chicago. He reportedly left Bloomington or Normal by train and has not been heard from since. He faced financial trouble with judgments totaling 22 800 against him from the Bank of Heyworth and another Clinton bank.
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Herworr
Ill
J. I. Humphrey
Chicago
Bloomington
Normal
Bank of Heyworth
Bank of Clinton
Low Rates Via Wabash R R Round Trip Tickets
Round trip tickets offered at 5.60 with sale dates June 21 and 22. Tickets valid for return until June 25. Three through fast trains daily via Toledo.
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Toledo
Will Cleveland bolt
Washington June 18. The president's financial manifesto is supported in administration circles yet some sound money Democrats admit it comes too late to aid his party. Free Silver Democrats view Cleveland’s reference to returning to the ranks as indicating he would not run on a silver platform and may not back the convention nominee if for free silver. Politicians see the interview as a strong Republican campaign document.
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Teller
Foraker
Idaho
Cannon
Utah
Wassington
Free Silver Democrats
Cleveland
Destructive Kansas Windstorm Strikes Several Towns
A strong windstorm swept southern Kansas from Wicurra to Anthony and Attica early this morning. Kingman suffered damage to the electric light plant, salt works, water works, and buildings lost their roofs. Penaloga and nearby towns faced shattered stores and scattered goods. Wind toppled barns and windmills while fruit trees and corn crops face heavy losses. Merchants in Attica scour the countryside for blown items.
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Wicurra
Kan
Kansas
Kingman
Penaloga
Anthony
Attica
Deaths and Funerals Notice for Martha Reaser
This forenoon at 10:30 oclock Martha Reaser of 275 West Washington street died at age 26. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. A testimonial from Mrs C A Adams of Omaha praises Dr Kay's Renovator, claimed to cure flu malaria indigestion severe headache and dizziness, available at druggists for 25c and 1.
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Martha Reaser
West
Washington Street
C. A. Adams
Sixth
Martha Streets
Omaha
Neb
Kay
Remains of Herschel Meyers Interred at Linden Wood
The body of Herschel Meyers will not be cremated but interred in a Linden Wood lot and placed in the receiving vault temporarily. The Young People's society of St. John's Reformed church hosted a concert and dramatic event last night for the congregation's 60th anniversary. The Sons of Herman convened to reorganize with Mesars Theodore Jensen Charles Weiss H Kreckman and C Hegerfeld named to lead. The Young Men's society of Emanuel Lutheran elected Dr C Martz as delegate to the Walther league convention in Milwaukee with Paul Hoppe as alternate. The Theosophical society plans a conversazione at Harrison and Berry streets. Alexander and Knell will perform mandolin and guitar pieces. Blue Lake opens for the season next Sunday June 21 with Mentone Silver Cornet band and a Fourth of July celebration planned. Miss Agnes Seabreese hosted an elaborate luncheon for the Carnahan Lumbard wedding party with carnation table decor.
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Herschel Meyers
Lindenwood
Young People’s Society of
St. John’s Reformed Church
Sons of
Herman
Mesars
Theodore Jensen
Charles Weiss
H. Kreckman
C. Hegerfeld
Blue Lake
Mentone Silver Cornet
Agnes Seabreese
Carnahan- Lumbard- Edding
Desperadoe Arrest Report by Officers in Four Years
An account details the arrest of a desperado by law enforcement over a four year span. The narrative outlines the officers involved and the actions leading to the capture, emphasizing the persistence and cooperation required to bring the suspect to justice.
Divorce Secures Wife and Four Year Prison Term for De Vaux
John De Vaux of St. Joe town ship was tried before Judge O Rourke this morning for assault with intent to murder Deputy Sheriff Albert Melching. He received a four year penitentiary sentence. The court condemned him as a dangerous man while his wife recently won a divorce citing brutal treatment.
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John de Vaux
St. Joe Township
O'Rourke
Albert Melching
de Vaux
Melching
Stout
Johnson
DeVaux
Board of County Commissioners
Adams Township
Conrad Lehman
Joseph M. Klingenberger
Superior Court
Trailed for a year ex-postmaster is captured in West Virginia
Charles Reed former Beulah Michigan postmaster was arrested by U S Secret Service officer Larramore in Battle Creek accused of rifling letters forging endorsements to checks and other crimes. Judge Jackson ordered his return to Michigan for trial. Authorities had trailed Reed for over a year locating him in the oil field.
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Pareers Bure
W.va
Charles Reed
Beulah
Mich
United States Secret Service
Larramore
Battle Creek
Jackson
Michigan
Reed
Going to New York via Wabash Railroad Schedule Beat
A traveler notes daily departure at 11:45 noon on the Wabash line to Grand Central New York arriving next morning at 10 80. The claim is that this route beats all others.
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New York
Wabash Railroad
Grand Central Station
New York City
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