Democrats Split Over Currency Plank In Indiana Convention
Indiana Democrats debate free silver versus gold standard as state leaders push unity over the currency issue. Senators Voorhees and Turpie back free coinage while northern Indiana leans gold. party organizers aim to subdue the topic to focus on organization and state victory.
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Indiana
Voorhees
Turpie
Ing
Indiana Party
Hendricks
McDonald Voorhees
Congress
Weil Brothers Begin Work on New Dwenger Tannery Prospect
Ground broken this morning for a Weil Brothers tannery on Dwenger avenue just east of city limits. The brick building will measure 100 feet by 175 feet with 30 vats and will employ about 100 men capable of finishing 1000 sheep skins daily.
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Messrs
Cleary Showcases Spring Suitings at No 118 Harrison Street
Cleary the fashionable merchant tailor displays a handsome line of spring suitings and overcoatings. He avoids high rents, passing savings to patrons. A proper fit is guaranteed, and customers are invited to try him next. Located at No 118 Harrison Street near Washington.
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Cleary
Harrison Street
Washington
Fort Wayne caucus packing stirs Republican tempers
The Fort Wayne congressional district caucuses produced a surprising result as McDonald won the delegation with fewer votes than rivals Skelton and Law. Democrats voting in large numbers helped pack the caucus, triggering outcry and fears of a party fracture ahead of the St Louis convention.
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Fort Wayne
R. T. McDonald
McDonald
St. Louis
Tragedy in Hendricks County Family Ends With Father’s Death
Jesse Barrow, a Plainfield farmer in Hendricks County, killed himself last night, leaving a family already plagued by suicides. The Barrows suffered multiple losses years earlier including a sister's postmortem poison death and several brothers and a sister dying by their own hands, leaving only the mother alive.
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IndiaNaPolis
Jesse Barrow
Plainfield
Hendricks County
Jesse
Barrows
Liquor Licenses Tug at Com missioners Court
The commissioners hear Henry J. Thompson of Monroeville seeking a liquor license amid remonstrances signed by Monroeville residents. Constables surprise the prosecutor by addressing his business as the court agenda unfolds. The day after, details on fines and state attorney actions emerge.
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Board of Commissioners
Henry J. Thompson
Monroeville
Thompson
Neighborhood Rift Deepens Amid Social Snubs
A report notes children in the area shunning neighbors and even avoiding each other, creating a tense atmosphere and weakening community ties as social barriers grow.
Turns to stone in grave exhumation amid town gossip
A farmer recounts that in 1871 Miss Savilla died of typhoid pneumonia and was buried in a country cemetery near her home. While exhuming the remains years later workers unearthed a coffin that appeared transformed into solid stone, with petrified hair remaining. The body was reburied with discreet handling to avoid distress to relatives. Various local items follow, including indictments and legal matters.
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Wasasa
Ind
Huntington County
World traveler Mold at store with bargains and souvenirs
George J. Mold on a $10,000 wager to speak for four years tours the world. He will be featured at our store tomorrow Wednesday and Thursday with special bargains in handkerchiefs hosiery linens and more. Each visitor receives a souvenir at Louis Wolf & Co Arcade Dry Goods Store Westest Berry Street.
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George J. Mold
Louis Wolf &Co
Dry Gooda
Westest Berry Street
Wabash Offers Low Rate Round Trip Excursions
Wabash Railroad announces low rate round trip tickets to southern and southwestern points on March 9 10 April 6 7 20 21 and May 4 5 with a liberal return limit. The offer aims to attract travelers heading west south or southwest and promises favorable terms for the journey.
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Wabash
R J
Nickel Plate Railroad
South
M. C. Baker
Fort Wayne
Ind
Won't Give Up Morton Support Sparks Harrison Nomination Talk
Inprana Pouis March 9. Visitors report a lobby rumor that Southerland Baxter and Alexander proposed nominating ex President Harrison at the St Louis convention if a deadlock or bitterness blocks other candidates. Morton supporters would drop him if his nomination seems impossible. Harrison’s backers see a path to St Louis while McKinley men warn of a possible trick.
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Inprana Pouis
Morton
Southerland
Baxter
Alexander
Harrison
St. Louis
New York
Indiana
Platt
Plat
McKinley
Monahan to Resume Shirt Manufacturing in Fort Wayne
Dennis Monahan former owner of a 86 Calhoun street gents furnishing store announces he will continue making shirts collars and cuffs. Longtime Fort Wayne shirtmaker with 29 years in business he has served many customers and will seek patronage as he restarts production after his firm’s recent failure.
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Dennis Monahan
Gents
Calhoun Street
Fort Wayne
Mr. Monahan
Monahan
Golden & Monahan
Revolver Fight On Stage Ends In Wounds In Marion
On March 9 in Marion Indiana William A Lang comedian with O Hooligan s Masquerade was shot four times by John West a company member after a stage fight at White s Opera House Lang was wounded in the left breast left forearm and left abdomen while West sustained facial injuries West signed an affidavit charging Lang with shooting with intent to kill Both men are held for mayor s hearing jealousy blamed for the clash Also noted are travel ads and fresh fish listings with no direct relation to the incident
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Marion
Ind
William A. Lang
O’hooligan
John West
White
Opera House
West
Lang
W. D.watson
Joe Conlan
Windsor Hotel
Brunswick
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