AcMAN OF THE PEOPLE and Horace Boies in Iowa Silver Fight
Horace Boies, born in Aurora New York on December 7 1827 rises as a stalwart political figure in Iowa. He backs free silver urging his claim with backing in Des Moines and prominence at the national democratic convention. Boies’s early life saw him study law in Buffalo and practice across New York before moving to Waterloo Iowa where he became governor and champion of silver. The 3 to 1 silver platform vote reflects his rallying of Iowa Democrats in this presidential campaign.
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Fort Wayne Sees Captain Tebeau Target Left Field for Home Runs
Captain Tebeau demonstrates a precise spot in left field for home runs as Fort Wayne plans to win at home. Carrick shines for Fort Wayne while Newcastle struggles, with Tebeau hitting two homers and Grey, Creiger, Knell adding key hits. Umpire Popkay rounds out a 2:05 game. Interstate games note Toledo and Wheeling results.
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Waterloo anniversary shadows nomination in St Louis
The June gathering of silver and gold delegates in St Louis follows a Waterloo anniversary theme as nominees are decided amid plutocrat influence. Senator Teller contends the entire program was framed by gold men, with the silver camp facing a difficult fight and possible bitterness after the convention.
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Speed Records and Racing Rules Include Amateurs and Pros
Includes pace and unpaced speed records, gear tables, L A W rules, and road record guidelines. Notice requests 4 cents postage for copy to A J Smith, G P T A, Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway, Cleveland Ohio. Miss Fannie Eden and Miss Minnie Randleman missing. Randleman from Denver last seen in LebaNon Indiana in June.
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Drowning of Psi Upsilon Member Freeman at Lake Mendota
The well known Milwaukee board of trade member Freeman, Psi Upsilon student at the university, drowned in Lake Mendota after a late swim. Clothes found on shore, body recovered in six feet of water with weeds entangled, suggesting cramps. He was 22, soon to graduate from the law school, and a popular, wealthy student whose remains were taken to Milwaukee for burial after a service.
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Union label sung as sacred emblem by Baltimore preacher
Rev Walter Vrooman calls the union label a religious emblem and moral pledge in sermons praising its protection of labor, condemning sweatshops and disease linked to exploitation. He urges buyers to seek the label to support humane production and avoid associating with tyrants. The piece closes with fragmented rail fare notes for July travel on the Lake Shore Michigan Southern Railway.
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Washington House Brawl Involves Fort Wayne Boys
Fort Wayne youths Frank Kelley and John Frost joined a violent fight at the Washington house after a counterfeit coin dispute. Deputy Wiley and Detective Cooling helped end the melee. A separate counterfeit case against Theodore Robbins proceeds this afternoon before US Commissioner Leonard.
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Late Locals from Fort Wayne News Briefs
Bob O Link club meets Friday night at the hall for business and officer nominations. Funeral for Mrs Martha Rease will be held tomorrow at 2 pm from 275 West Washington. Board of Public Works meets tonight with bids on Wells Street brick paving and Jefferson Street pavement decisions. Grand Rapids road time change moves night train north to 11 35 pm starting Monday. Fort Wayne lawyers invited to Indianapolis Bar Association meeting Tuesday. Mrs Fred Hull of St Louis is visiting Fort Wayne with Tanac Mendenhall family for her sister Missoes wedding.
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Indianapolis
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Local Social Notes Highlight Visitors and Events
Misa Calvin plans a return to her Richmond area home for a summer break. Dr M F Porter and family left for Rome City for a short visit. Dunn and Taft to host a picnic at Swift park Tuesday for employees. Carrie Austin entertains her niece Minnie Coats from Elmira. L O Leonard from Butte visits the Leonard family in Fort Wayne. Charles and Alma Reuss return from Notre Dame. Fort Wayne Cornet band held a social at Washington Blvd and Van Buren. Barbers Union No 14 plans an open meeting at Sangerbund hall Monday. Edward Ayres and spouse visiting for Tumbard Carnahan wedding guests. Charles Cook and escort abandon wheel on Auburn trip and must walk back after puncturing a tire.
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Auburn
Yardman maimed by switch engine in West DeWald incident
Amos Heit about 60 jumped from a belt line car near 142 West DeWald street as it moved, striking his head. He is improving after Dr. B Van Sweringen treated the head wound. C C Vessorat, Nickel Plate car inspector, was struck by a backing switch engine in West yards, losing both legs. amputation of the right leg was performed, with poor outlook for the left. He lies at St Joseph hospital in critical condition. A lawyers meeting is scheduled in the circuit court room Saturday at 10 am to form a bar association.
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Republicans in Grant County shift from confident to wary
Marion June 18. Grant county Republicans who boasted of easy victory three months ago now show anxious doubt as free silver and democracy gain ground. Interviews with party members reveal a growing sentiment for the silver cause, even among Republicans. One office holder predicts a Democrat win in Indiana by about 20,000 votes with free silver in play.
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Much Improved Will Be Modern and Have Rooms for 240 Guests
A local plan outlines a modern facility expansion with a capacity for 240 guests. The project emphasizes updated accommodations and enhanced amenities to serve larger events.
Assembly grounds free to July 4 under new plans
Dr. Hunter and Mr. Reed announced major upgrades to the Eagle Lake facilities for the assembly. A 240 room hotel is under contract to be built, boosting capacity to about 500 guests, with 70 rooms added and new boarding houses for up to 175. Free grounds admission extends through July 4.
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Terre Haute
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Warsaw
Eagle Lake
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Assembly
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Winona
Ellison's Decision Cuts Foreign Loan Rates
Judge Alfred Ellison ruled that foreign building and loan associations in Indiana cannot charge more than 6 percent total interest on loans from inception to settlement. The Bloomington based National Home case affects several actions and could reduce rates by about three quarters. The decision will be appealed.
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