Illinois Silver Advocates Pleased As National Convention Looms
Illinois silver advocates celebrate the recent state convention and plan to push for a national democratic conference to back the free silver movement. They claim 90 percent of Democrats and 30 percent of Republicans favor silver, and urge coordinated action across states to unify the party.
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Springfield
Palmer
Cchairman
Henricshen
National Committee
Illnois
United States
Chicago
Dinois
Fragmented OCR reflects political rhetoric on democracy
The passage notes a belief in democratic inevitability, comparing it to a child expecting dinner. It remarks on party loyalty and forecasts trouble when Congress does not align with party wishes, predicting a rising with an outcome that seems obvious.
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Congress
Indiana Republicans name potential governors and Harrison
Eight of ten Indiana Republicans courting the governorship are active while the state party expects Benjamin Harrison to lead the ticket. Harrison’s national prospects boost Indiana candidates. Cumback Chambers Griffin Griffiths Beveridge Owen Gowdy Shockney may declare later as the party favors a new school of leaders.
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InptaNapiots
Indiana
Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
New York
Charles I. Griffith
Hammond
Smiley N. Chambers
John L. Griffiths
Albert J. Beveridge
Indianapolis
Theodore Shockney
Union City
William D. Owen
Logansport
Will Cumback
Greenburg
John K. Gowdy
Rushville
Lew Wallace
Crawfordsville
Denny
Cumback
Chambers
Griffin
Griffiths
Shockney
Beveride
Owen
Gowdy
Remembered Haymarket Riot Figure Shot in Honduras
ARCH ANARCHIST SHOT DISCOVERED IN HONDURAS. Schnaubelt alias Rindshof, linked to the Chicago Haymarket bombing, resisted arrest at Tegucigalpa and was mortally wounded. He reportedly confessed his identity after years as a fugitive from justice.
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Tex
Haymarket
Chicago
Central America
Schnaubelt
Rindshof
Buffalo
San Francisco
California
Honduras
Tegucigalpa
Iowa Democrats Adopt Free Silver Platform
A Democratic free silver conference in Des Moines with about 150 attendees endorses coinage of both metals on a 16 to 1 ratio, pledges support only free silver candidates, and aims to control the state convention with silver-aligned nominees. The session applauded Illinois Democrats for their stance and sought cross party backing from populists and Republicans.
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Des Mores, Jr
Democratic Free Silver Conference
Bostow
Savery Hotel
Bestow
Murphy
Dubuque
Marshalltown
Iowa
Arrest of self-declared author of life sparks lunacy case
Police lock up Isedor Sandorff after he proclaims Himself the author of life foretold by Christ and claims to be the magnetic needle of the universe. He calls others lunatics and states he will reform humanity or destroy it, an incoherent outburst likely tied to industrial problem stress.
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Humanity
Isedor Sandorff
Navy faces sailor shortage as ships outgrow crews
Want More Men. Wasuineton June 7. The navy department struggles to man ships with the legally limited number of sailors. Despite more ships and additions to the fleet, Congress has not increased the authorized sailor count to match modern demands.
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Navy Department
Wasuineton
Navy
Congress
Lord Sholto Douglas and Bride Abandon Stage
San Francisco June 7 Lord Sholto Douglas and his bride are in hiding from Mrs M J Addis mother of Lady Sholto She says the couple fled after his threats to kill himself unless his wife quit the stage She believes they left the state with his wife and may be abroad or out of state.
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San Francisco
Lord Sholto Douglas
M. J. Addis
Sholto
Douglas
Blue Relay Leads and Murders Reported Across Cities
The blue relay rider arrived in Syracuse at 17 30 after 8 hours 55 minutes. A red rider followed seven minutes later. In Urica the blue passed at 10 14 and red at 10 15. Three murderers were hanged in San Francisco including Patrick Collins and Amelio Garco. Eva Mason Nelson pleaded guilty to strangling her child. Prince of Wales's horse Flozizel won the Manchester cup in London with Green Lawn second and Docker third before 25 000 spectators.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Urica
San Francisco
San Quentin
Patrick Collins
Amelio Garco
Colton
Anthony Azoff
Crawfordsville
Eva Mason Nelson
London
Flozizel
Green Lawn
Docker
Penn Commencement Week Opens With Class Day Exercises
The 155th commencement week at the University of Pennsylvania began with morning ceremonies at Chestnut Street Opera House featuring the college class day exercises. Pam Averrain reports the event on June 7.
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PamAverrain
University of Pennsylvania
Chestnut, Street Opera House
Verdict for $975 in Superior Court case
Special Judge Ellison awarded William J. Hodey $975 in a case against Wilson Teeters Jennie Teeters and Jenney Electric Light and Power Company in the Superior Court. The judge rendered the verdict this morning.
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Ellison
Wilson—Teeters
Jennie Teeters
Jenney Electric Light and Power Company
William. J.hodey
Note After Death. Ohio Editor Will Be Free When Dead
The Lancaster jury acquitted Patrick J. Elliott charged with first degree murder for killing Washington L. Hughes. Elliott, editor of the Sunday Capitol, had previously shot at The Sunday World editors over a published article. A. C. Osborne was killed in the street incident, and Hughes died as a bystander. W. J. Elliott received life imprisonment and P. J. Elliott twenty years for killing Osborne. P. J. Elliott’s Hughes case proceeding aimed at parole clearance.
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Columnis
Ohio
Lancaster
Patrick J. Elliott
Washington L. Hughes
Elliott
Sunday Capitol
Sunday World
A. C. Osborne
Hughes
W. J. Elliott
Diphtheria Cases Rising Prompt Health Precautions
The Times-Post notes still spreading diphtheria with several new cases under investigation. South Wayne reports the worst impact as authorities urge strict adherence to health regulations to prevent further contagion.
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Tur Times-Post
South Wayne
Mayor Oakley Reports City Street and Park Upgrades
Mayor Oakley outlines season limits on street work with about 17 000 dollars starting funds and 10 000 spent on Washington street asphalt. Remaining funds mostly directed to crossings and necessary improvements while Swinney park receives resumed work, sod, paths, a small bridge, and plans for a skating pond next winter. The park budget starts around 5 000 dollars with most left for Swinney park improvements this fall.
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Times-Post
Oakley
Board of Public Works
Washington Street
Swinney Park
Lunacy Commission Studies Minnie Wolf
A lunacy commission including Justices Huser and France and Drs Duemling and Von Sweringen investigates Minnie Wolf whose mania seeks to hug handsome men. Earlier she troubled Dr. J S McCurdy at his office and attempted to embrace Justice Huser when she saw him. The case is described as pitiable.
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Huser
France
Weather forecast for Cuicano and Jime 7
The forecast for tomorrow is fair and warmer. Cuicano and Jime 7 expect a mild, improving day with light winds and rising temperatures.
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Cuicano
Jime
Seven Young Ladies Graduate From Westminster Seminary
Last night at the First Presbyterian church seven young ladies received diplomas completing the Westminster seminary class of 95. The ceremony featured essays on "The Girl of the Period" and addressed by Mrs. Charles R. Dryer and Rev. D W Moffat. A reception at Westminster followed with lantern decorations, refreshments by Miss Hoagland and Miss Cochrane, and a joyful gathering of friends.
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First Presbyterian Church
Westminister Seminary
Friends of the Seminary
Alice Gertrude Bellinger
Harriet Christine Dills
Clara Fredrica Paul
Ethel Pierce
Haidee Winnette Tyler
Josephine Conrad Zartman
Minnie Frank
C. F. W. Meyer
Samuel Wagenhals
Haydn Quartet
Miss Frank
Zartman
Miss Paul
Margaret Moeller
D. W. Moffat
Charles R. Dryer
Haydn
Wesminster
Westminster Seminary
Moffat
Dryer
Merica Hoagland
Agnes Cochrane
For Sale Brick House Lot On West Creighton Avenue
A 70 by 136 lot with brick house, barn, wells and fruit trees on the north side of West Creighton Avenue. Price 3150 dollars with 1000 down and balance on easy terms. Sale valid until Saturday night June 22. By Everett and Doud, Old National Bank Block. Local cheese and groceries advertised with prices.
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Creighton Avenue
Bed
Everett & Doud
Old National Bank
Spectator Turnout Large at Indiana School Concert
A near 700 audience filled the State Home for an Indiana School for Feeble Minds concert last night. Miss Leo Long sang, Dr. W F Schrader recited, and the operetta The Land of Nod plus Sir Rat entertained. Walter Grodzik’s violin solo drew heavy applause and the new maroon and gold band uniforms were praised.
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Indiana School
Leo Long
W. F. Schrader
Land of Nod
Sir Rat
Walter Grodzik
Ephe Shepard
Watch, jewelry, and more missing in Windsor hotel thefts
Officer Lot Sharp arrested Edward McKinnon a moulder boarded at the Windsor hotel on larceny charges after Charles Evans reported a missing watch chain charm revolver razor and clothing from his room. McKinnon reportedly attempted pawns at Goutys and Golden's but pawnshops failed to redeem the items. He worked at the Kerr Murray foundry.
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Lot Sharp
Edward McKinnon
Windsor Hotel
Charles Evans
McKinnon
Sharp
City Officials Inspect Crematories Seek Fort Wayne Plan
Willis Hattersley Levi Griffith and council members visited McKeesport and Allegheny City crematories in Pennsylvania to assess odor control and performance. They found no odor emissions and noted a possible noxious waste plan. city plans to issue proposals for a large crematory to handle all garbage and may remodel or replace the Dixon facility.
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Willis Hattersley
Levi Griffith
Board of Public Works
Tigar
Glenn
McDonald
Ninde
McKeesport
Allegheny City
Dixon
Patrick
Patrick Crematory
Pittsburg
Board of Works
Council
Fort Wayne
Ninth Ward
DeVilbiss
Pennsylvania
Grain and meat market closes amid mixed cattle notes
Chicago market notes show June 7 opening bids for Wheat 816, Corn 533c, Oats 31c, Pork 12.75, Lard 6.62, Ribs 6.80 with hog receipts 23,000 and 13,000 left over. Cattle receipts 3,500 and market stronger. Sheep receipts 6,000 and market quiet. Closing prices: Wheat 80¢, Corn 53c, Oats 84c, Pork 12.65, Lard 6.62, Ribs 6.30.
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Chicago
RIPPE DIES PROMINENT LIVERYMAN AT ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL
Frederick C. Rippe a noted livery firm partner died after a lengthy illness at St Joseph hospital. Funeral set for Monday at 2:00 pm from his residence and 2:30 pm at St John’s Lutheran. Mrs Bahret and Mrs Skatulla also die. Skatulla’s death due to fatty degeneration of the liver following a postmortem. Edith Martin, 9 months, dies of spinal meningitis at St Joe hospital. burial in Montpelier.
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Frederick C. Rippe
St. Joseph Hospital
Rippe
West Jefferson Street
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Bahret
Mary
Charles Skatulla
Kesler
Evangelical Church
Holman and
Clinton Streets
George Bashara
Columbia Street
St. Joe Hospital
Edith
Charles Martin
Montpelier
Fort Wayne
Appraisers Appointed for Gravel Road Disputes
Judge O'Rourke appointed George Lawrence as appraiser for the Maysville gravel road project and John KH Neizer as appraiser for the Bluffton gravel road this afternoon.
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O'Rourke
George 2. Lawrence
Maysville
John KH. Neizer
Bluffton
Special Prices on Hot Weather Goods at Wolfs Tomorrow
Wolf’s list features white silk parasols for 1.67, yard goods including challies 34¢, lawns 5¢, batistes 5¢, dimity 10¢, duck suiting 8¢, china silk 5¢, dimities 12¢, wainsack 6¢, embroidery 10¢ per yd, lace 4–10 in at 12¢, hosiery and underwear discounts, corsets 35–50c, ladies duck suits 98c and 1.98, muslin underwear 10% off, with a citywide sale emphasis and promise of the largest assortment for tomorrow.
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Batiste
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