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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1896

Page

3

Indiana Republicans Declare for McKinley at State Convention

Indiana delegates vote to instruct for McKinley at the state convention. Harrison rumors swirl with potential St Louis stampede but district votes settle the immediate fight. California follows with a pro McKinley platform and calls for free silver as legal tender.

Ohio Harrison California Inpianapoli Indiana McKinley Resolutions Committee United States Daniel Ransdell John C. New St. Louis Blaine William McKinley

Compromise on Finances at Democratic Convention

The resolutions committee reached a late night agreement on the money plank, presenting a compromise between sound money and bimetallism. It favors gold and silver at parity and opposes free coinage of silver at 16 to 1. The platform also covers state issues, with twelve to thirteen gubernatorial candidates vying for the nomination as Tomlinson's Hall hosts the convention.

Resolutions Committee Indianapolis W. B. Holton A. J. Beveridge Richard Thompson Asctive Charles F. Griffin Lake County John L. Grifithe Marion Wilt Cumback Decatur James &. Dodge Elkhart Charlies T. Doxey Mgnate Madison Charles E Everett Alien W. R. Gardner Daziess James T. Johnson Porter J. B. A. Mount Montgomery Frank B. Posey Vanderburgh W.S Sayre Wabash Theodore Shockney Randolph James J. Todd Wells Griffin Doxey Griffiths Tomlinson Market Delaware Denison Sieg

Michigan to go for McKinley at Detroit convention

Michigan delegates to the Republican national convention will be pledged to McKinley. Alger and O'Brien are certain for at large slots, Duncan possible for the third. Hannah Gilchrist Brewer also seek seats as others challenge Luce. Ferry expected as state central committee chairman, Pingree foes minor. Squire defeated. Burleigh wins King County GOP delegate slate with McKinley endorsed.

Detroit Detoit Michigan Mc Kinley R. A. Alger Thomas J. O'Brien Grand Rapids John Duncan Calumet Perry Hannah Traverse City Frank Gilchrist Alpena Mark Brewer Pontiac Cyrus G. Luce O. A. Jones Hillsdale State Central Committee McMillan D. M Ferry Pingree Alger Squire Seattle Andrew F. Burleigh Northern Pacifico King County McKinley

Prohibitionists Convene in Little Rock for State Ticket

The Arkansas Prohibition state convention met in Little Rock with a small attendance. Leaders aim to inject vigor, nominate a full state ticket, and elect delegates to the national convention. session planned for two days. In Washington Hill clashed with Pettigrew over Venezuela case and bond debate, provoking gallery excitement. Wolcott objected to the heated exchange, while Hill cited antisemitic taunts and questioned who hissed the word Jew. Wolcott rejoined briefly but offered no reply.

Arkansas Prohibitionists Little Rock Hill Gomes Wolcott Washington Hill Pettigrew Senate South Dakota Publican Convention Colorado Sherman Willch

Derby Prize Won By Willie Sims In One Mile Derby

Louisville May 7 Willie Sims rode Hierse Not Fit to a narrow victory in the 22nd Kentucky Derby run at a shortened mile and a quarter. First Mate led early, Ben Brush faded, Ben Eder finished strong but short of the win. The final neck ahead over Brash as Sims secured the coveted prize and the $5,000 purse amid a crowded track scene.

Louisville Willie Sims Ben Brush Bramble Sima Eder Fonso Ben Brash Brash Ben Eder Tabor Sims Anish Tims

X rays Show Hidden Bones and Diamonds Testing Truth

INDIANAPOLIS May 7 Turner E F Bottome electrical engineer demonstrates X ray progress with Crookes tubes at home in East Nineteenth street. Plates reveal bones of a woman's hand with a concealed pin, a forearm with a long-embedded bullet, a wrist in decay, and a boy’s torso scanned through clothing. He envisions future full-body visibility and an infallible diamond test.

Indianapolis Turner EF. Bottome Nineteenth Bottome Mottome

Governor Matthews Defends Racing Policy in Indiana

Indiana reports detail Governor Matthews and attorney Kopelke pursuing measures to stop alleged continuous racing on separate tracks linked to gambling. He defends honest racing and vows to use all state powers to halt violations, denying hostility to legitimate sport and criticizing the Roby setup. The dispatch also notes a fatal illness in Watts township, a mob scene in Bovason and local factory and theft news from Greenfield to Exwoop.

Lew Whiations Indianapolis Matthews Hammond Ketcham Kopelke Crown Point Roby Chicago Tlinois Indiana

Pension Bills Passed in Five and a Half Hours

In Washington on May 7 the Senate stalled on the bond resolution while advancing river and harbor business and Cuban resolutions. The House approved adjournment for May 18 and passed seventy two private pension bills in five and a half hours, naming pensions for widows and families of noted figures including Walter Q. Gresham, General Phil Kearney, Senator George F. Spicer, General James C. Parrott, General James H. Blunt, and General Nathan Kimball. An attempt to cut Gresham’s pension failed.

Hleuwse Senate Washington House Walter Q. Gresham Elisabeth Walte Kearney Phil Kearney George F. Spicer Alabama

Abbreviated Telegrams From Far Afield and Home

Earthquake wrecks in Manabi Ecuador burying and injuring many as houses collapse. Forest Holme, ashore near Boston, floated with no damage. Obituaries announced for sculptor Jakob H. G. Fjelde and others in New York Cleveland Hastings Belvidere Bemont Bemont residents. A Pullman employee, Earl Voigtman, died by his own hand in Chicago and bequeathed cremation and funds to his German wife. Women in Liberty Center Ohio threaten to close saloons. Burglars rob two Grand Haven stores, abduct two locals and terrorize the town.

Manabi Ecuador Highland Light Boston Forest Holme Minneapolis Jakob H. G. Fjelde New York Andrew &. Fuller Ennae Cleveland William J. Scott Hastings Minn Mra Andrew Noble Belvidere Liles Bemont Lis Hidad Cicero Earl Voigtman Pullman Company Erickson Avenue Chicago Germany Women of Liberty

Markets and Trading Notes From New York and Chicago

The New York market report shows nominal 2 percent calls and 6 55 percent mercantile rates with limited bank activity and various foreign exchange figures. Chicago grain and live stock prices are listed with May and June futures for wheat and oats, while pork and beef values appear for May and July. Regional notes mention government bonds, Mexican dollars, and several registered certificates. a separate baseball results roundup covers National League scores, and an investigation update from Coroaco states no rail rebate inquiry will proceed until the next grand jury.

Evening Post Letter List Uncalled Advertisements

The Evening Post prints an uncalled list of answers to advertisements remaining at the office. Entries include B. with 7-Box 2 and 5-Carrie Helstein plus several initials and numbers such as 2-D, 4-Furnished Rooms, 1-H, 1-H. L., 3-J, 3-J. D. T., 1-Mrs. H. C. B., 6-Partner, 3-R. J. E., 1-W. a. 3.

Evening Post the Evening Post E. Berry St Fort Wayne Ind Seeney Pov Dow Keller Montgomery Street Carrie Hels Elstern Erie Lafayette Etreet East Main Street J. di Dickerson Lafayette Street T. F A.C. Aurents Berry Street Inquire Evening Post

Wanted Insurmen men for 90000 monthly earnings

Classified notice offering positions in insurance with weekly pay and commission. Applicant A. O. Buchman listed as manager at 242 Smith Street.

A. O. Buchman Buchman Smith Street

Wanted Furnished Room with Board for Marital Couple

Classified notices show a couple seeking first floor furnished room with board and private family references. Also an ad from Gustavus G offering room and board in private home with good references. Fragment mentions a stray horse reward and lost item at a farm near Fort Wayne with location hints for pickup.

Evening Post Atheck G. Gustavus

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