Free Silver Rally Sparks Republican Split in 1896
Idaho Senator Du Bois urged the GOP to endorse free coinage to win the West, naming Cameron of Pennsylvania as a strong candidate and Allison as acceptable to his bloc. He warned Democrats could sweep if silver gains momentum and pressed for a firm platform and a free coinage stance.
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Washmeron
Dubois
Idaho
Republican League
Cleveland
Cameron
Pennsylvania
Allison
Ous
Hull
Iowa
Washington
Sherman
Alabama Free Silver Men Select 125 Delegates for Memphis
The Alabama Silver Democratic club met in the courthouse at BinniN enam on June 10 to choose 125 delegates for the Memphis Silver Convention. President F. H. Armstrong led bitter speeches denouncing Cleveland as a traitor and mugwump while praising Senator Morgan as the savior of the south.
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Binnin
Enam
Alabama Silver Democratic Club
Memphis
Tenn
F. H. Armstrong
Cleveland
Morgan
South
Barrica
N. C
North Carolina
Supreme court rules Breidenthal may hold office to 1897
Teresa Kansas June 10 The supreme court Saturday ruled populist state bank commissioner J W Breidenthal is entitled to his office until February 1897 Governor Morrill had declared the post vacant and appointed another man Breidenthal is chairman of the populist state central committee
Talk by the Week on silver discusssion plans and judges
Lyman J. Gage and Howard S. Taylor near agreement on the silver discussion to begin around July 10. Ten assistants for each disputant, stenographic record, daily papers, and a book form for general distribution. Two judges named with Judge Blodgett acting for Horr. Carter criticized by Harrison ally for free silver stance.
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Curiaco
Lyman J. Gage
Roswall G. Horr
Howard S. Taylor
W. H. Harvey
Horr
New York
Coin's Financial School
Gage
Blodgett
Smalley Repudiates Thurman and Talks Convention
M A Smalley of Upper Sandusky replies to A W Thurman in a sharp letter saying Thurman should return to the ranks after narrowly failing to carry Ohio for the Democrats last fall. Smalley notes no call for an early convention and suggests possible talks with Brice Campbell and others about party prosperity. He calls for a committee meeting in Columbus on June 25 to set a date and place for the state convention.
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Columbus
M. A. Smalley
Upper Sandusky
Democratic State Committee
A. W. Thurman
Ohio
Brice
Campbell
Larry Neal
Smalley
Democratic State Central Committee
Debs Declines Presidential Run Citing Liberty for Labor Cause
A Jocal American Railway Union officer reports receiving a letter from Eugene V. Debs. He states he cannot be a presidential candidate, fears denunciation, and wants to stay untrammeled to continue aiding the American people.
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Cleveland
Jocal American Railway Union Organization
Eugene V. Deb
Robys last move arouses Indiana gamblers crackdown
Indiana news notes General Harrison arrives home while politics are avoided. The Roby track fight intensifies as a receiver is appointed to the operation provoking state authorities. Attorney General Ketcham vows to arrest the receiver and halt gambling to end the dispute with Governor Matthews and ex US Attorney General Miller involved.
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Indianapolis
Roby Race Track
Ketcham
Mr. Ketcham
Kaps
Matthews
W. H. H. Miller
United States
Roby
Supreme Court
Harrison's Arrival at Rome Avoids Politics Portraits Discussed
Indiana report from Indianapolis June 10 shows former President Harrison back home in heat of condition and avoiding political talk. He mentions portraits by Hustiman Johnson and Charles Whipple, plans Adirondacks visit with grandchildren, and comments on Judge Harmon as attorney general. Democratic editors plan to pressure Indiana state committee on free coinage at Maxinkuckee convention.
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Republican National Committee
Harrison
Indianapolis
Carter
Republican National
Don Cameron
Journal
J Lnal
New York
Harmon
Hustiman Johnson
White Houses
Charles Whipple
Adirondacks
Democratic Editorial Association of
Indiana
Maxinkuckee
John G. Shanklin
Evansville
State Committee
Campbell Urged to Run for Governor by State Leaders
A Cincinnati conference with Senator Brice Congressman Sorg ex-Consul Hughes and Democratic leaders urged ex-Governor James H Campbell to consent to run for governor. Brice plans an aggressive bid against ex-Governor Foraker to win a legislature favorable to his ticket. Campbell reserved his decision on facing General Bunnell.
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Cincinnati
Brice
Paul J. Sorg
Joseph B. Hughes
James H. Campbell
Foraker
Campbell
Bushnell
Lilly donates Gresham homestead for sick children care
Indianapolis Flower Mission receives Walter Q Gresham homestead donated by Colonel Eli Lilly to serve as a home for sick children. The property is spacious with trees planted by Gresham. In Martinsville a woman, Mrs Frank Sommers, vanished after arriving to shop four weeks ago and remains missing with no trace found.
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Gresham
Indianapolis
Eli Lilly
Walter Q Gresham
Martinsville
Frank Sommers
Pickerell Case Seen as Self Destruction by Police
Police now believe Chauncey Pickerell died by his own hand near Teerk Haute on June 1. The New Goshen Odd Fellows lodge, of which he belonged, contends he was murdered and offers a $510 reward.
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Teerk Haute
Chauncey Pickerell
Odd Fellows Lodge
New Goshen
Forest Fire in Brazil Contained After Heavy Loss
Forest fires in northern county fought by five hundred men, now reported under control. Damage estimated at 10000 dollars. Hazardous conditions prompted large scale firefighting efforts and wide area containment.
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Brazil
Mrs Krantz’s Wife Loses Speech in Waterloo Area
Waterloo report states Mrs W Krantz wife of a prominent local farmer has suddenly lost her speech. Doctors have not determined the cause or duration, and the case remains puzzling to residents near the city.
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Waterloo
W. Krantz
Sue
Massacre Reported of Missionaries in Chengtu
A Shanghai dispatch says the English French and American missions at Chengtu likely suffered a massacre of all connected persons. Telegrams were intercepted to hide the news and a French gunboat heads to Wuenchang to verify the report.
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London
Shanghai
Chengtu
Wuenchang
Prevented from Murdering Her by forcible Interference
In San Francisco on June 10 31 K Emmett Jr a German comedian attempted to murder his wife. Neighbors intervened and police took him into custody after a pistol shot and assault. Mrs Emmett was treated at a hospital and later recovered. Emmett posted bail claiming intoxication.
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San Francisco
K. Emmett, Jr
Emmett
Boven
Eimmett
Eimmdt
Seesaw Week Keeps Pittsburg at Lead in League Standings
The recent week saw volatile shifts in the National League standings with Pittsburg holding first place. Chicago moved between positions two and four before finishing third, while Boston Cleveland Baltimore Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Washington St Louis and Louisville trended within the mix. Latest results show Baltimore defeating Cincinnati 7 6, Washington beating St Louis 14 6, Philadelphia 8 Cleveland 7, Brooklyn 6 Chicago 9, New York 7 Pittsburg 4, Boston 17 Louisville 3.
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Cuicano
Pittsburg
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Baltimore
Cincinnati
New York
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Washington
St. Louis
I.c
Louisville
Cincinnatii
Louuisville
Socialist Labor party nominates county slate for November
Chicago June 10 the Socialist Labor party fired the county campaign by nominating candidates for county offices. Drainage board trustees are John Metuske Charles Foitz Michael V. Brittus Fred Kalbitz and John Glambeck. Judge of circuit court is John B. Adams.
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Chicago
Socialist Labor Party
Drainage Board
John Metuske
Charles Foitz
Michael V. Brittus
Fred Kalbitz
John Glambeck
John B. Adams
Ingalls Denies Presidential Run Prediction in Kansas
In Topera Kansas on June 10 politicians predict a bid for ex Senator John J. Ingalls as Republican presidential nominee within two weeks. Ingalls denies actively seeking the nomination.
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Topera
Kan
United States
John J. Ingalls
Kansas
Wstero
Ingalls
Senator Gordon Retires from Polition in Georgia
ATLANTA June 10 Senator John B Gordon announces permanent retirement from politics clearing the way for Hoke Smith to be the administration candidate for the senate in Georgia.
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Atlanta
John B. Gordon
Hoke Smith
Senate
Missouri Silver Convention Backed by County Committee
The Democratic county central committee in St. Jose Pox Mo proposes a state silver convention and endorses free coinage at 16 to 1.
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St. Jose Pox, Mo
Democratic County Central Committee
Drawing of Deadly Weapons by Rival Franklin Students
Franklin college reports rowdy clashes after a junior spy was found during senior rehearsals. A pistol was drawn, revolvers appeared, and a junior was injured after a ladder fall while rescuers tried to intervene. An investigation follows as class day nears.
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Franklin
Franklin College
Baptist Denominational College of
Indiana
Maurice Douglas
Destitution in Oklahoma Prompting Aid Appeal
An appeal from Medford Oklahoma requests food and clothing for families driven to near starvation. Four prominent citizens sign the plea, vouched for by W J Martindale, Wichita district official. They report three months of hardship and seek aid via Lamont Township Aid Association care Mrs Emma Beancock as Rock Island freight ships supplies gratis.
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Wichita
Kas
Medford
QO. T
W. J. Martindale
Southwest Kansas M. Hi
Lamont
Runaway Horse Crash Kills Mrs Kimmel in Wabash
In Wabash yesterday a runaway horse frightened by a parasol plunged down a hill, killing Mrs. M. H. Kimmel. The accident occurred in the afternoon and is described in local reports.
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Wabash
M. H. Kimmel
Miners Meet in Brazil over 5 Cent Coal Cut
Black coal operators in the district gathered to discuss the mining situation. Miners express strong dissatisfaction with a proposed 5 cent reduction, claiming they understood there would be no reduction until July. A conference of miners and operators will be held here.
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Brazil
Antal
Minoreng
Ratora
League calls for abolition of bicycle women in Boston
The Woman's Rescue League adopts resolutions condemning the bicycle woman and the coming manonish woman as harmful to true women. It cites that thirty percent of fast girls aided by the league were bicycle riders and urges clergy nationwide to suppress girls' bicycle riding to curb immorality.
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Boston
Woman's Rescue League
Rescue League
United States
Masked robbers torture horse trader near Red Oak
George R. Morris of Mo. was waylaid by two masked men while traveling in a wagon near a timber road outside Fort Des Moines. They bound him to a tree and tortured him to reveal $63, his watch, chain and revolver. He was struck and his feet burned. His condition is listed as dangerous.
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Josten
George R. Morris
Red Oak
Morris
Olney Faces Venezuela and Cuba Tangles in Monroe Doctrine Era
Secretary of State Olney inherits a packed foreign docket from Gresham including Venezuela and Behring Sea disputes with Britain, Cuba tensions, and Alabama-influenced claims. He eyes arbitration clashes, while Britain hints at refusal, shaping a vigorous diplomacy ahead. Indemnity talks arise from Italian deaths in Colorado mobs.
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John Bull
United States
Congress
Great Britain
Ambassador Bayard
Pops Lea
International Arbitration Association
State Department
Venezuela
Gresham
Cuba
Spain
Depuy de Lome
Alabama
Colorado
Kolatona Mineral Beverage Promises Revitalization
A health column extols Kolatona a non alcoholic mineral water style drink. It cites Dr Moorman Dr Pattissier and Dr Armstrong praising mineral waters for improving circulation energy and tissue health. Kolatona combines kola nut celery and special minerals and is promoted as harmless and invigorating. George W Holmes of 23 East Main Street sells it as sole local agent with prompt postal order service.
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United States Health Reports
Armstrong
United States
G. H. Melin
G. H. Mehin
Huntington
Ind
George W. Holmes
East Main Street
Holmes
Aveline
Hawaii's New Minister Surprises Washington Trio
The Hawaiian government named William R. Castle to succeed Lorin A. Uharatun as minister to the United States, surprising diplomatic circles who expected Frank P. Hastings to be promoted. Castle is a Hawaiian native, lawyer, and large real estate owner with ties to congressional circles.
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William R. Castle
Lorin A. Uharatun
United States
Washington
Frank P. Hastings
Legation
Thurston
Hawaii
Gresham
Hastings
United States State Department
Castle
Islands
Benefit for Jack Dempsey At Madison Square Garden
The Madison Square Garden amphitheater hosted thousands for Jack Dempsey’s benefit event. Noted boxing figures including Corbett and Fitzsimmons performed, drawing a large crowd and significant proceeds for the beneficiary.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Jack Dempsey
United States
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Laughing at Own Jokes Praised as Bravery
A Cincinnati Tribune quip argues that laughing at one's own jokes may be bad form yet reflects notable courage and fortitude in jest.
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Cincinnati Tribune
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