Kentucky Democrats Battle Over Money Question at Convention
Louisville dispatch reports a noisy Kentucky Democratic convention where gold and silver factions clash over floor seating and a Chicago platform indorsement. Despite factions, delegates struggle to align with Carlisle and Cleveland, amid 878 delegates and widespread federal officeholder mobilization.
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Louisville
Judge Becker
Albert
Berry
Committee On Resolutions
Committee On
Carlisle
W. H. Vansenden
Sam. P. Gains
Treasury Department
Claud M. Johnston
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Cleveland
Norman
Blackburn
John
Rhea
Chicago
Clardy
Kentucky
Marion County
Ames
Reat
Lindsay
Watterson
Courier-Journal
Treasury
Conservatives Move Re-election of Members in New Ministry
London June 26 The house of commons opened at noon with Harcourt announcing Salisbury forming a new ministry. Akers Douglas said conservatives wish to dissolve at once and moved writs for reelection of MPs who had accepted office in the new ministry. The house adjourned until Monday.
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London
House of Commons
Harcourt
Salisbury
Akers Douglas
House
Today’s events span national, regional meetings and races
A fireman's convention is in Canastota New York. A triangular boat race among Yale Harvard and Columbia occurs this afternoon. The Iowa Bankers association holds its ninth annual meeting at Storm Lake. Black River Trempealeau Valley Veterans encampment in Merrillan Wisconsin. Michigan Music Teachers association meets in Ypsilanti. United Lutheran church minority convenes in Willmar Minnesota. About 400 people attend. State Bar association sessions in Milwaukee with Judge Seaman presiding and E P Vilas secretary.
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Canastota
N. Y
Yale
Harvard
Columbia
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Storm Lake
Black River
State Bar Association
United States
Milwaukee
Seaman
E. P. Vil
Delivery driver injured When horse of wagon runs away
Henry Revert, a W. F. Geller driver, was thrown from a Hanna street delivery wagon and badly hurt as the horse suddenly bolted. The wagon wheels passed over one leg while Revert landed headfirst after the frightful incident. A. O. Buchman, an insurance man, witnessed the accident.
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Hanna Street
Henry Revert
W. F. Geller
A. O. Buchman
Woman breaks arm in fall on Jones Street
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. William Wolke of Jones street slipped while leaving her door and fell in the yard breaking her right elbow. She suffered other injuries which are painful but not serious. Dr. M.
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William Wolke
Jones Street
Dr. M
Parting of the Ways on Silver Standard Debate
St Louis dispatch details Senator West at Sweet Springs urging a settlement of the silver question. He argues for preserving both gold and silver as money, condemns a purely gold standard, and warns against foreign financial control. He cites past coinage policy, trade balances, and calls for Democratic state input on silver.
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Sweet Springs
Prophets of Evil
United States
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England
Carlisle
Congress
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Gresham
Sherman
Germany
France
East
New York
Paris
Ruggles
Europe
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China
Japan
Spain
Mexico
Straits
Jefferson
Jackson
Missouri
Prison North Prisoner Alleges Neglect at Michigan City
Edward Burgess, just returned to Richono Indiana after a two year term at the Michigan City penitentiary, accuses prison officials of gross negligence. He says illness kept him from work for weeks and no hospital care was provided until four days before release. He charges 110 inmates share the complaint of brutal, inhumane treatment and improper meals.
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Richono
Ind
Edward Burgess
Michigan City Penitentiary
Times-Post
Mayor Oakley censured over treasury looting in council clash
The Times-Post questions the timing and motives of a resolution censuring Mayor Oakley over a $102 treasury theft tied to a liquor license. It notes missteps by Councilman McDonald and reports on the Gazette response, arguing the move may appear as opportunistic and unlikely to sway public opinion. The piece discusses prior related votes and calls for justice without sensational detail.
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McDonald
Times-Post
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Sommers
Times-Posts
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Timer-Post
Treasury
Greibel
Hedges
Griebel
The
Gazette
the Gazette
Nickel Plate Road
Fort Wayne Canton Patriarchs Militant excursion to Rome City a success
More than 200 excursionists from Fort Wayne Canton Patriarchs Militant joined First Regiment band for a day of music drills and parades. The event featured impromptu concerts a dress parade and competitive drill with prizes including an officer's sword a gold chevalier charm and a chevalier button. They returned late at night tired but satisfied.
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Fort Wayne Canton
Rome City
Canton
A. D. Rensberger
John Jackson
George W. Thiebold
Elks lay cornerstone in Fort Wayne block ceremony
The Fort Wayne lodge of Elks laid the Lau block cornerstone with a parade from their Trentman hall headed by the City band. Exalted Ruler W. W. Mungen led the rituals as Hon. W. H. Shambaugh gave the address. A crowd gathered as the stone was set and the band closed with Auld Lang Syne before the procession returned. Also reported is the marriage of Miss Jennie M. Stutz of Auburn to Mr. John W. Pepple of Texas in Auburn Presbyterian church with over 500 invitations and a reception of flowers. The ceremony was at 7:30 p.m. by Rev. Colvin. the couple then left for Chicago and Texas.
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Lau Block
Fort Wayne
W. H. Shambaugh
Presbyterian Church
Auburn
Jennie M. Stutz
John W. Pepple
Texas
Colvin
DeKalb County
Chicago
Global Rail Conference Opens In London
International conference gathers rail leaders in London on June 26 to compare notes on conditions and needs, improve efficiency and safety, and boost profitability for investors and public. Major American systems are represented by top officers, signaling wide interest.
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London
Globe
Widow seeks release of fiancé who swindled her
Mrs. Keckler of Montpelier, swindled out of 800 dollars by the man she planned to marry, appeals for his jail release. She says they will travel to Texas for a divorce from his current wife and then wed. The report notes the swindle was easy for the man, Rader, to carry out.
Pittsburg to Host Next Republican National Convention
Citizens of Pittsburg vote tonight in a mass meeting called by mayors of Pittsburg and Allegheny. A committee will be formed to press the national committee on Pittsburg advantages and secure the convention location.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
National Republican Committee
School goods bids for July 1895 announced
Specification of goods for the Indiana School for F M Y to be used in July may be viewed at the Old National Bank. Bids will open Monday July 1 1895. Alexander Johnson Superintendent.
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Indiana School
Old National Bank
Alexander Johnson
Yale Law commencement speaker warns on trusts and state ownership
Associate Justice Henry B. Brown outlines social unrest from corporate trusts and labor consolidation. He cites potential expansion of government functions, including state ownership of railways and postal services, as remedies while praising a free press as a safeguard of liberty.
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New Haven
Conn
Henry B. Brown
United States Supreme Court
Yale Law School
Supreme Court
England
Germany
France
Austria
Sweden
Norway
Justice Brown
George Schlebecker
Madison Street
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