Senator West Indicates Free Coinage Will Prevail
Senator George G. West of Missouri says the silver question will not be dropped until free coinage passes and that western and southern sentiment supports it though he cannot foresee the exact outcome. He notes pressure from money power and a possible bond program, while England's gold standard outlook is cautiously reported. Morrill's Ambition: Morrill reportedly seeks the vice presidency and a Reed alliance, aiming to gain western support and edge toward the presidency with Reed's backing.
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America
George G. West
Missouri
Mississippi
Iowa
East
West
South
Kentucky
Lowa
Cleveland
Carlisle
England
John Wanamaker
Belmont & Morgan
United States
Morgan
Morrill
Torekka
Kas
Gov. Morrill
Vhe
Kansas
Thomas B. Reed
Maine
Reed
Race Track notes from Buffalo and Indianapolis meet take dull start
Reports from Buffalo New York August first describe three ordinary contests drawing about a thousand spectators with El Ramie Bright Regent and Iron Bar leading early. A notable late heat saw Jo We close on Bright Regent as Azore and Pantasy prepare a best two in three heat showcase. Hamlin schedules sparring with Corbett and possibly Fitzsimmons.
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Burfalo
N. Y
el Ramie
Bright Regent
Iron Bar
Jo We
Azore
Pantasy
Hamlin
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Ramie
Judge Rice
Roetta Soap
East Aurora
Lion Bar
Falkland
Campos Leaves for the Front in Havana Review
Captain General Campos, commander of the Spanish forces, reviewed the colored firemen in Havana today and immediately departed for the front. The report notes growing doubt that the efforts to crush the insurgents will succeed, and a funeral was held at 10 o'clock this morning.
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Campos
Havana
General Campos
Assault on widow near Independence Missouri
Six miles east of Independence Missouri Mrs Emma Lowe a widow faced a violent assault during the night. An unknown man attempted entry through a bedroom window tore the screen and smashed the window. Lowe fought back was choked and left unconscious then the assailant returned demanding money or a check which she refused. Bloodhounds were released to track the attacker. Also notes the Niagara Falls Excursion of 1895 on Nickel Plate Road for Aug 19.
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Emma Lowe
Fort Wayne Club Backs Ship Canal Plan and Harris Visit
Fort Wayne Commercial Club shows strong support for a Great Lakes ship canal linking Toledo and Chicago. A 24 member committee will meet William Harris on his Fort Wayne visit to discussFort Wayne’s role, with invitations prepared for Cincinnati’s August meeting and a proposed Fort Wayne route favored for topography over a northern alternative.
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Commercial Club
Wayne Hotel
Great Lakes
Toledo
Chicago
Fort Wayne
M. W. Fay
Commercial Chit
Wayne
Ind
Cincinnati
Miami and Erie Canal
Indiana
Port Wayne
Ciavinnati
Wintham TV
Harris
Cos. Bush
Charles McCulloch
Oakley
N. R. Leonard
UW. C. Rockhill
DN. Foster
P. A. Randall
Charles F. Mahler
Louis Pax
J. J. Bass
Bond
A. I. Hoffman
G. W. Pixley
W. Ik. Mossman
W. Bell
R. Romy
E. A. K. Hackett
W. 2. Page
J.D. Sariighausen
Archbishop Corrigan Celebrates 56th Birthday Quietly
New York Aug 14 Archbishop Corrigan marked the 56th anniversary of his birth, born in Newark on August 13, 1839. He refused public celebration, kept to routine duties at the archiepiscopal residence, and only acknowledged the day when greeted by visitors and telegrams.
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New York
Corrigan
Newark
Afttl
Archiepiscopal
Landmark McKerstown fire destroys largest block
The largest business block in McKerstorr collapsed in flames this morning. Owned by Dimon & Farley, the building housed several stores. Estimated loss runs to 25,000 with 15,000 covered by insurance.
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McKersstorr
Dimon & Farley
Forger George Taylor Escapes Bourbon County Jail
Lexington report states George Alfred Taylor a forger and banco man escaped from Bourbon county jail last night with two other prisoners. Taylor recently swindled the Millersburg bank out of 250 dollars.
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Lexington
George Alfred Taylor
Bourbon County
Taylor
Millersburg
Ex-Queen Marie of Hanover Faces Potential Blindness
A Gruenden telegram reports fears that ex Queen Marie of Hanover, mother of the Duke of Cumberland, may become totally blind.
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Bern
Gruenden
Marie of Hanover
Duke of Cumberland
Summer Resort Offers By Nickel Plate Road
Delights described as offered during the summer months by the Nickel Plate road for travelers seeking a pleasant resort experience. The note lists dates from 43 to 31 and references a seasonal promotion.
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Nickel Plate Road
Open saloons plan next wet Sunday in New York
New York August 14 liquor dealers pleased by the wet Sunday with police powerless to stop. Central association to discuss a plan for thousands of saloons to open doors next Sunday inviting patrons in for ice water and sarsaparilla. Police staffing may fall short while dealers decide whether to sell secretly or refrain.
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New York
Central Association
Charles Murphy
Steve Brodie
Retail Liquor Dealers’ Association
Torch Sets East End Shed Ablaze Twice in Night
A large shed formerly part of White Wheel works and later a streetcar stable burned in the east end after two arson fires within minutes. Estimated loss $1,000 to $1,200 with no insurance. suspects, passersby notified Captain White, and the blaze was rekindled while responders were en route.
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White Wheel Works
Street Car Company
John W. White
Dwenger Avenue
George Hartman
Mr. Hartman
Levi Stack
J. 2B. White
Captain White
Messrs. Hartman
Stuck
Our Centennial A Fort Wayne Centennial Plan Seeks Backing
The Fort Wayne Rifles push a two day October centennial celebration to honor the city’s founding. They seek broad civic support from Allen County and northeastern Indiana, urging the Commercial Club and Times-Post to take the lead while not displacing riflemen’s prior rights.
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Fort Wayne
Indiana
Fort Wayne Rifles
Rifles
Allen County
Times-Post
Minnie Williams May Be In London Says Police Experts
Experts reviewing Holmes papers believe Minnie Williams may be in London and not murdered. Holmes has claimed she was in Britain, and detectives have found little evidence of her in other cities. Some believe she could be Holmes accomplice rather than victim as police resume digging on Ninety third street premises today.
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Cnicaco
Holmes
Sixty-third Street
Minnie Williams
London
Ninety-third Street
Union Barber Shops Displaying International Card list
A city list of strictly union shops showing the International Union Shop Card. Shops include G Gross 498 Broadway Theo Clark 3524 Broadway F D Miller 331 West Main J Steiss 1 West Main J W Brown 42 East Columbia Ed Manet Spy Run Ave Louis Linker 562 BE Washington St Charles Brown 9 Maumee Ave J Lauer 154 Barr St John Munich 852 Calhoun St Wm L Stevenson 247 Calhoun St Hohman Swaidner 248 Calhoun St John Budde 318 Lafayette St Henry Gardt 271 Hanna St John A Stier 330 South Hanna KF H Schlink 109 IE Lewis St Crummitt Reimen 147 Hanna St Aldine Barber Shop 61 KE Berry St Wm Wilder 203 Calhoun St F L Brown 1784 Broadway S R Miner 378% W Main St id Schele 1564 Calhoun St C F Henker F L Hoymes President Corresponding Secretary Barbers Union No 14.
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International Union
G. Gross
Broadway
Theo. Clark
F. D. Miller
West Main St
J. Steiss
J. W. Brown
East
Columbia St
Ed Manet
Spy Run
Louis Linker
BE. Washington St
Charles Brown
Maumee Ave
J. Lauer
Barr St. John Munich
Calhoun St
Wm. L. Stevenson
Hohman & Swaidner
John Budde
Lafayette St
Henry Gardt
Hanna St
John A. Stier
KF. H. Schli
National Republican League in session at Great Northern
Cureaco August 14 The National Republican League executive committee meets at the Great Northern hotel to plan campaign organization and education for the 1896 presidential election. A treasurer vacancy from the late Edward B Harper is to be filled and plans include establishing the national league headquarters in Cureaco and funding provisions.
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Cureaco
National Republican League Executive Committee
Great Northern
Edward B. Harper
National League
Whiskey Trust Property Auction Opens in Curiaco
Gen John McNulty receiver of the whiskey trust presides at the post office steps to auction 17 distilleries and office properties at Peoria after Judge Woods denies an appeal. Sale begins at 10 this morning to highest bidder.
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Curiaco
Whiskey Trust
John McNultay
Free Berghoff Park Vaudeville Draws Record Crowds
Unusual attractions headline this week at Berghoff Park free entertainment drawing larger crowds than since the series began. Evaleen the water queen stars the show with Johnny Ray the comedian delighting big audiences while order remains well maintained.
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Berghoff Park
Evaleen
Johnny Ray
Casualties in Arcola area report several injuries
George Lesch, a farmer near Arcola, was thrown from his carriage at Wells and Superior, suffered a broken nose and cuts, with probable internal injuries. Richard Haley lost three fingers at Olds wagon works. Mrs. Julia LeGraw fractured her left arm. George Hernberg was crushed by ice at a Calhoun street saloon. Doctors Stults, Dinnen, and Gavin attended the injured, who were later sent home.
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George Lesch
Arcola
Wells
Superior Streets
Stults
Richard Haley
Olds Wagon Works
Julia LeGraw
Clinton Street
J. M. Dinnen
George Hernberg
Mever Bros
Calhoun Street
Bhy V. Gavin
Gay Street
Tramps Arrested After Pennsylvania Train Incident
A large crowd at the city police court heard that 18 prisoners filled the docket with 15 charged with vagrancy. A quartet of tramps boarded a Philadelphia train east of the city and refused to depart, threatening conductors. Sheriff Clausmeier and deputies attempted to intercept at the yards but the train arrived early, leaving the suspects to be rounded up later. Eleven were sent to jail, two released on promise to leave town, one trial continued, and the rest discharged. William Briehtweil’s case was postponed to next Saturday. Jacob Heiser faced Nicholson law violations over Sunday entries to a saloon. Celestia Trencher was fined for drunkenness and abuse. William Menze was bound over for stealing bed slats.
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Oakley
Pennsylvania
Clausmeier
Chillsmeier
Jewell
Eid
William Briehtweil
Jacob Heiser
Mayor Oakley
Celestia
Trencher
Buechner
In Courts United Over Debts And Notices
Thomas J Twining sues David Notes t ine to recover 300 with J H Graham for plaintiff. Thomas O Shaughnessy sues Wm McDowell on a100 with Leonard s for plaintiff. Town of Nappaunee suits against James Madden certified from Elkhart county on venue change over water works construction. Osborne Zook for town. Jenney Electric Light and Power pole dispute in front of Calhoun street, Hammond. Vesey Heaton for complainants. Township Assessor Frank Chapman claims back pay from board of commissioners after salary cut. Sheriff Clausmeier brought William Wilson home from the prison north.
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Thomas J. Twining
David Notestine
J. HE. Graham
Thomas O'Shaughnessy
Wm. McDowell
Leonards
Nappaunee
James Madden
Elkhart County
Madden
Osborne & Zook
H. W. Mordhurst
Peter Certin
O’rourke
Jenney Electric Light and Power Company
Calhoun Street
Vesey & Heaton
Frank Chapman
Board of Commissioners
Clausmeier
William Wilson
Remick Backs Cleveland If Harrison Fails in 1896
Oto Foren New York August 13. Hon Charles E Remick of Oneida county follower of Senator Hill told General Harrison he would vote for Cleveland if both were the 1896 nominees. Harrison replied I am out of politics. Bargain an advertisement appears in the Time Post want column.
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Oto Foren
N. Y
Charles E. Remick
Oneida County
Senator Hill
Harrison
Remick
Cleveland
Time- Post
Issue Declared Free Silver Democrats of Indiana
Free Silver Democrats of Indiana set a party direction stemming from the Maxin kuckee Conference with Turpie credited as writer. The notice outlines organizational stance and forthcoming political alignment.
Money Question The Issue Drives Indiana Free Silver Democrats
A Maxinkuckee conference committee issues an Indiana Democratic address led by Allen W. Clark and others. It asserts the money question as the leading issue, pitting gold and plutocracy against bimetallism and the people, urging immediate organization for independent bimetallism across wards, townships, and counties to restore Jefferson and Jackson era coinage.
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InpraNaponts
Ind
Free Silver Democrats
Democrats
Indiana
Allen W. Clark
Greensburg
W. L. Slinkard
Bloomfield
Josiah Gwin
New Albany
Isaac R. Strouse
Rockville
Turpie
Jefferson
Jackson
Friends of
Special Train Schedule For Nickel Plate Route
Aug 19 date cited for Niagara Falls travel on Nickel Plate line with inquiry for schedule and low excursion rates. The note mentions August 18 and 19 and asks agents for train details and pricing.
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Niagara Falls
Nickel Plate
Agenuts
Deaths and Funerals: Laux and Towne Infants
In St Marys Avenue, the three month old Martin Laux son of Mr and Mrs William Laux died this morning of brain fever. Funeral Friday at 2 p m from 264 St Marys Avenue. Also Henry Towne one month old child of Mr and Mrs Henry Towne of 6 Hurd Street died this morning of brain fever. Funeral Friday at 2 p m from the residence.
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Martin
William Laux
St. Mary’s Avenue
Henry
Henry Towne
Hurd Street
Pitcher Goar Draws Major League Attention in 1896
National league managers plan to strengthen rosters for 1896 with a high demand for pitchers. The Terre Haute star Goar is attracting the most attention as Chicago club president Hart and other magnates seek to secure him.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Fort Wayne
Goar
Terre Haute
Hart
Chicago
Zenith City to Launch at Chicago Ship Yard
Curiaco August 14 reports the Zenith City steamship will be launched at 3:30 this afternoon at the Chicago Ship Building company yards in South Chicago. The vessel is described as the largest afloat on the lakes.
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Curiaco
Zenith City
Chicago Ship Building Company
Chicago
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