Cleveland Convention Accomplishes Nothing
A terse report notes the Cleveland convention accomplished nothing of public consequence. No decisions or concrete outcomes are recorded, leaving plans and proposals unresolved.
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1895
Page
1
National Republican league peace on silver at Denver
Delegates at Cleveland Q June 21 discuss the silver question. The committee on resolutions recommends silence on silver and other issues to avoid factional split. Patton substitute wins, McAlpin elected president, Dowling chosen secretary as delegates stay for McKinley arrival.
Silver Victory Moves Toward State Silver Convention
In St Louis on June 21 a conference between Democratic State Committee Chairman Maffett and Laclede county Committeeman Farris yielded an agreement toward a state convention on the silver issue. Maffett will call a meeting if a majority of state committee or county chairmen request it, and he will vote for a state conven tion if the majority of county chairmen unite. Farris said the proposition guarantees a state convention and that a formal signature request will be circulated, with a majority already signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farris
Chicago Market Close Sees Mixed Grain and Meat Prices
Chicago trading closes with wheat at 70 1/2 cents, corn 48 1/2, oats 28 1/2, pork 11.80 dollars, lard 6.47, ribs 6.47. Hog receipts 19,000 and 8,000 leftovers. cattle receipts 4,500 and market steady. sheep receipts 1,200 with prices slow and lower.
World’s Fair sample room serves fine lunch Saturday
No Turtle Soup but an extra fine lunch Saturday evening from the Tat sample room at No. 7 East Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Main
Double Tragedy Marks City As Gus Streitmater Involved
A grim report from the city details a double tragedy linked to Gus Streitmater, outlining the events and local impact. Authorities investigate the incident as residents react to the shocking sequence in the community.
Toledo Fatal Duel of Wife's Lover and Husband
A Toledo saloon tragedy left Z B Kemp dead by a pistol shot from Gus Streitmatter and Streitmatter turning the gun on himself, dying instantly. Streitmatter, a Pennsylvania lumber yard worker in Fort Wayne, pursued Kemp after learning of his wife Sophia Streitmatter’s affair. Witnesses heard the shots as Streitmatter demanded Kemp surrender, then fired twice, with the second shot ending his own life. Kemp’s death was followed by Streitmatter’s corpse slumped beside him. police and coroner investigations ensued, including a bloodstained letter found on Streitmatter and the wife's testimony at the coroner’s inquest. The case connected to Streitmatter’s brother’s earlier suicide and the couple’s troubled marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Streitmatter
Z. B. Kemp
St. Clair Street
L. A. Cochran
Gus Streitmatter
Pittsburg
Detroit
Kemp
Cochran
Merchants’ Hotel
O’brien
Welch
Lafayette
St. Clair
Sophia Streitmatter
Beckwith
Della Rey
Superior Street
Fort Wayne
United States
Sam
Sophia
Pennsylvania Company
Matthias Streitmatter
Old Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Maumee
Summit City
Shuman
Demi-Monde
Aufrecht
Minnie Hartman
Em Baker
Ex Senator John J Ingalls Breaks Loose in St Louis
Former senator John J. Ingalls headlines a vivid appearance in St Louis as he speaks out amid political tensions. The event draws attention from locals and media, with Ingalls asserting bold views on reform and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Ingalls
St. Louis
Ingalls Sees Possible Kansas Political Fusion and Reelection
Ex Senator John J. Ingalls visited St Louis on a route to the Cleveland convention. He declined national talks but said he expected to be returned to the Senate, viewing reelection as contingent on the next legislature. He criticized Cleveland, discussed sound money, and forecast possible fusion between Democrats, Populists, and Prohibitionists in Kansas with Republicans likelier to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
John J. Ingalls
Cleveland
Senate
Kansas Statesman
Abusman
Buffalo
Kansas
Morrell
One Complaint Against Firemen, Not Several, Says Clerk
Clerk A J You of the board of safety denies multiple complaints against firemen. He confirms only one complaint exists and dismisses rumors of discharges over a bad debt order. The News remarks reflect hostility to the firemen, while Mr C B Bush also says he knows of no complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. You
Board of Safety
Times-Post
C. 8. Bush
Excursion to Rome City by Fort Wayne Canton
The Fort Wayne Canton excursion to Rome City on June 25 promises to be the year’s event. Music will be provided by the First Regiment band. A note asks readers to respond via the Times-Post if they want a situation, offering it at no cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne Canton
Rome City
First Regiment
Trwes-Post
Wanted bloomers lure 14 year old girl to Morgan Park
Julia Shubert aged 14 wandered from Washington Heights seeking bloomers and a bicycle. She stayed with a girl named Julia Hines in Morgan Park then returned toward home amid offers from suitors. Police traced her movements, she spent nights in Morgan Park and at Harrison Street station annex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Shubert
Central Station
Morgan Park
Frank Shubert
Chicago and
Rock Island Railroad
Washington Heights
University of Chicago
Julia
Julia Hines
Elliot
Ceremonies End Dedicates Waterway to World Traffic
In Kien on June 21 the emperor arrived in admiral's uniform to witness the laying of the Keystone. The chancellor read a ceremony document, the Kaiser tapped the stone with a mallet, and Bavarian and other state officials followed. The canal is dedicated to traffic of the nations of the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kien
Martial
Bundesrath
Dias
Robbery on Chicago Street Hits Henry Salge
Henry Salge a carpenter with Olds wagon works was attacked by four men near Chicago street after leaving Peter Creigh's saloon. They knocked him down, rifled his pockets, and took seven dollars. He was badly beaten. police, led by Sergeant Daseler and Officer Paul, pursue the footpads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Salge
Olds Wagon Works
Chicago Street
Olds Works
Peter Creigh
West Side
Salge
Daseler
Paul
Police Plan Outing for Warsaw City
Fort Wayne police form a committee to arrange a day trip to Warsaw. Sergeants Daseler and Jewell and Officer Elliott lead the group and will consult with Superintendent Liggett. An afternoon meeting with Superintendent Law of the Pennsylvania railroad will set the exact date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Warsaw
Daseler
Jewell
Elliott
Liggett
Law
Pennsyvania Railway
Local Class A bike meet set for Friday at Marion
Friday June 28 Marion state hosts a big class A bicycle meet with nearly all local class A riders in attendance and a large crowd of admirers. Nine races are planned and Fort Wayne riders hope to win a substantial share of honors. Also three ads note Nelson Co whisky two years old 500 bottles and 10c per two pint. 00 pound plug tobacco 15¢ per lb from The Columbia 24 East Columbia St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Fort Wayne
The
Columbia
East Columbia St
Indiana Rally to Press Gold Money Policy
A campaign sweep through Indiana will feature twenty speeches on gold money policy. Organizers aim to promote monetary reform and rally supporters, with events planned across major cities and counties to broaden public discussion.
Free silver foes hire ex-congressman for gold speeches
In Indianapolis on June 21 the Sound Money league tapped former congressman William D. Bynum to deliver twenty speeches for gold money across Indiana starting July 8. The campaign targets southern regions with strong silver sentiment, will be non political and based on verifiable figures, and is fully funded by the league. Democrats warn of a hard fight as editors and reform advocates weigh declaring for or against free silver at upcoming meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
National Republican League
Committee of Resolutions
John F. Byrnes
Denver
League
Dubois
Idaho
C. E. Allen
Utah
Committee On
General Committee
Inprnatapolis
Ind
William D Bynum
Sound Money League
Reform Club of New York
Bynum
Washington
Charles W. Welman
The
Sullivan Times
Democratic State Editorial Association
Sullivan County
Indiana
Democratic
Maxinkuckee
State Central Committee
People’s Party
Reform Papers
Cummings
Democratic Party
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Patton
Michigan
Republican League of the United States
Republican Party
National League
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Robinson
Pennsylvania
Warner Miller
George B. Green
New York
E. A. McAlpin
General McAlpin
Carr
Ilinois
McAlpin
J. Ellen Foster
Washington D. C
Empire State
Mr. Churchill
Colorado
Illinois
William Grant Eden
Nebraska
L. E F. Walker
McKinley
M. J. Dowling
Minnesota
Missouri
Chicago
Gus Streitmater
Jingles Jancles
Eod
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Nelson CO. Whisky
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