Democratic fight over free silver in Kentucky convention
In Louisville on June 26 the Democratic state convention showed a split between administration and free silver factions. Silverites lost district votes and faced a divided at large slate. Judge Buckner as temporary chairman split seats, with Gold standard supporters gaining in committee appointments. Core battles focused on resolutions and the senate race, pitting Blackburn and McCreary for silver against Buckner and Buckner allies for hard money.
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Louisvi Lux
Carlisle
William Buckner
Liurdin
Beckner
Stone
Judge Keckner
General Hardin
Blackburn
Cleveland
Hardin
W.T. Ellis
Lindsay
James B. McCreary
Joe Blackburn
J. B. McCreary
Committee On Resolutions
Buckner
Brown
McCreary
Temporary Chairman Elected At Hardin Forces Convention
At Music Hall the Hardin candidate Beckner won the temporary chair by 44 814 to 42 014 amid a packed hall and heated debate. The day featured sound money factions, stiff credentials fights, and a nighttime adjournment after hours of procedural skirmishes and filibusters.
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Carroll
State Committee
Stone
Beckner
Hardin
American Protective Association
Committee On Permanent Organization
A. &. Berry
Sod
Berry
Lindsay
Planx
Cleveland
Carlisle Vy
I .Ea
Kilis
Cindy
Coulter
Clay
Committee On Credentials
Credentials Committee
Dlue
Prudentiais Revord Atill -Vendine
Democracy Is Their Hope for Free Silver Movement
Democratic leaders from the free silver convention issued an address urging nationwide organization to promote free silver. The message says democracy's future hinges on the policy and calls on receivers to meet to plan convention control for 1996. Signatories include Senators Harris Jones of Arkansas and Turpie.
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Mempuhiis
Free Silver
Aftee Silver
Harris
Jones
Arkansis
Turpie
Senator Vest on money question at Missouri cottage
Senator Vest urged a clear settlement of the silver question with a choice between a permanent gold standard with greenbacks retired and national banks backed by gold, or opening the mints to silver. He favored a bimetallic approach if one metal must be the standard, and preferred silver if forced to choose.
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Sweet Spurinos
Vest
Missouri
Free silver conference held in Topeka Kansas
TorEKA Kansas June 26 At the Republican free silver conference called for last night by Captain P H Cuney of Topeka and A L Spensier of Hutchison a session of an hour was held Informal talks were made by a number of free silver men and an executive committee was appointed A meeting of this committee whose duty it is to formulate an address to Kansas Republicans is called for July 1.
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Toreka
Kas
P. H. Cuney
Topeka
A. L. Spensier
Hutchison
Kansas
Ohio Democratic State Convention Dates Set
The Ohio Democratic state convention meets in Springfield on August 20 and 21, after a compromise between Brice and Thurman factions. Brice favored Toledo in August while Thurman sought Springfield in July, reflecting the split over sound money and free silver.
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Columbia
Springfield
Soa
Brice
Thurman
Toledo
Week of near normal weather boosts crop growth
The Illinois weather bulletin for the week ending June 24 reports near normal temperatures and ample sunshine with scattered showers. Wheat yields are light and quality poor in most areas. oats ripening with some damage from bugs. corn looks good where rain fell. potatoes and gardens revive with rain but hay remains scarce.
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Cxhicago
Ilingia
Cain
Washington
Weather Bureau
Dakotas
Minnesota
Ohio Valley
Wisconsin
Michigan
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
New York
Turned Mr McKinney Down in Cartagena Tilt
Governor Velez of Cartagena and United States Minister McKinney clashed over two Americans jailed for killing a native woman on the Cartagena railway. McKinney demanded their release, was refused, and threatened to appeal to his government. The governor declared McKinney a private citizen and tightened the confinement of the prisoners.
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CoLon
Velez
Cartagena
United States
McKinney
Bogota
Columbia
New British Ministry Announced With Key Officers Named
Lonnox June 26 the new ministry is completed and officially announced with Marquis of Salia as premier and secretary of state for foreign affairs Duke of Devonshire as president of the council Balfour as first lord of the treasury Chamberlain as secretary of state for the colonies Sir Richard Hicks Beach as chancellor of the exchequer Goschen as first lord of the admiralty
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Lonnox
Marquis of Saliabur
Duke of Devonshire
Balfour
Treasury
Chamberlain
Richard Hicks- Beach
Exchequer
Goschen
Admiralty
Baseball records set by league clubs in Chicago and across cities
Chicago June 26 records show Brooklyn defeating Philadelphia 3 to 2 and Brooklyn beating Cincinnati 6 to 10? Wait. The list: Brooklyn 2 Philadelphia 3. Cincinnati 10 Louisville 6. Washington 8 Baltimore 7. Cleveland 8 Louisville 5. New York 5 Boston 2. Chicago 10 Pittsburgh 8.
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Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Washington
Baltimore
Clveland
Louisville
Cleveland
Boston
New York
Chicago
Pittaburg
Millers' National Association Holds Annual Convention
CubaGco June 26 The nineteenth annual convention met with 150 delegates to finalize the legal organization. Officers elected include President C. A. Pillsbury of Minneapolis and Secretary Frank Barry of Milwaukee.
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CubaGco
the Millers’ National Association of the United States
C. A. Pillsbury
Minneapolis
Frank Barry
Milwaukee
Free silver convention fizzles in Grand Rapids Slich
An attempted free silver convention in Grand Rapids failed to gather delegates. Managers waited past the hour, attendees reported at hotels, and the convention hall remained empty, declared a fizzLe.
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Grand Rapids
Slich
She
Rain Breaks Dry Spell Hurting Wheat and Corn
Springfield reports a heavy rain starting late last night ending a dry spell. The moisture helps crops overall though chinch bugs inflict incalculable harm on wheat and corn. Rain is widespread across the region boosting farmland prospects.
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Springfield
Fourth Annual National Association of Railway Postal Clerks Meet
Chicago June 24 delegates meet to discuss agreements on a bill for reclassification of postal clerks.
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Chicago
National Association of Railway Postal
Burglars Break In At Monti Cello Case. Cash and Papers Stolen
In June 26 burglars entered the J. G. Sater case at Monti cello, taking 100 cash and papers valued over 500. No trace of the thieves.
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J. G. Sater
Monticello
Germany Ready to Negotiate Terms for Silver Conference
Washington reports confusion over an international silver rehabilitation conference initiated by Germany. Chancellor von Hohenlohe seeks German state approval and broad power agreement on terms, with England's stance crucial. Baron von Thielmann notes agrarian north drives agitation and says no move until Reichstag convenes in November.
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Washington
Germany
von Hohenlohe
Inia
United States
Hohenlohe
England
Prussia
Baron von Thielmann
Reichstag
Treasury officials discuss bond syndicate New York bonds
Treasury officials say they have no information on the bond syndicate’s plan to deposit the foreign gold due today, though the contract allows deposits over 800,000 ounces monthly. They note no contract modification and that foreign gold importations occurred early but did not modify terms.
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Washington
Treasury
New York
Hamlin
Illinois Extra Legislature Proceeds After Brief Session
Springfield June 26 The senate’s first extra session meeting was brief with the governor’s mild message read. He noted the need for more money and that all appropriations are proper. Officers of the regular session were reappointed. caucuses occurred with no major outcomes. The House also transacted the same business. Speaker Meyer presided. Democrats endorsed the extra session and Republicans urged Speaker Meyer to appoint a temporary leader if needed, naming White Cochran Needles or Berry.
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Springfield
Senate
House
Meyer
Republican House
White
Cochran
Needles
Berry
Killer in Greenville arsenal feud ends in death
Augusta June 26 Edward Newnan a gardener killed Alfred Deuver a soldier at the Augusta arsenal after a lover’s quarrel over Newman's daughter Rosa. Denver pursued reconciliation moves, but threats and an arson attempt led Newnan to fire his shotgun, deadly when confronted on the porch.
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Augusta
Augusta Arsenal
Edward Newnan
Alfred Deuver
Arsenal
Newman
Rosa
Denver
Miss Rosa
Ex Solon Lawson to be hanged for murder in Idaho
Paul P. Lawson a former Idaho state legislator of Populus was found guilty of first degree murder in the killing of George W. Watson near Houston Custer county on May 15. He was sentenced to be hanged July 6. Lawson lay in wait and shot Watson in the back after a prior fight in which Lawson was beaten. He had posed as the settlement’s "bad man" at Houston.
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Challis
Ida
Paul P. Lawson
Idaho
George W. Watson
Houston
Custer County
Lawson
Silver bowlder found near Peach Spring weighs half a ton
From Peach Spring comes the tale of a huge silver bowlder discovered by prospectors William Yucker and John Doyle. The find, described as pure silver, challenges western mining history with an estimated value ranging from 3.00 to 10,000 dollars.
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Hacepenry
A. T
Peach Spring
William Yucker
John Doyle
National Independent Telephone firm formed in Pittsburg
Telegraph style brief notes the National Independent Telephone company organized at Pittsburg by manufacturers with capital over 750 million. J E Kueley of Chicago named president. Obituaries list several figures: Renwick, Evans, Lotterall, Hook, Scott, Williamson, Specker. Cincinnati dry goods firm Specker Bros. & Co. fails with assets about 760,000. Holman missing since June 1 with funds. A John Bull named man found dead in Kansas City. foul play suspected. Bob Fitzsimmons on trial in Syracuse for killing sparring partner.
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National Independent Telephone Company
Pittsburg
J. E Kueley
Chicago
New York
James Renwick
Springfield
Ills
Eugene Evans
Philadelphia
Frederick W.lotterall
Terre Haute
Ind
James Hook
Jacksonville
Ill
Enos Scott
London
William C. Williamson
John Bull
Urich
Grand Avenue
Kansas City
Bob Fitzsimmons
Syracuse
N. Y
Prtner
Markets in New York and Chicago Open and Close Wide Ranges
Money on call eases at 1 percent while mercantile paper sits near 2 to 3.5 percent. Sterling shows slight weakness with bankers’ lines bid around 150.44 for demand and 148.86 for sixty days. Government bonds steady with 4s, 5s, and 6s quoted in narrow bands. Wheat, corn, and oats futures fluctuation seen in Bowl of Trade quotations. Chicago live stock prices show hogs, cattle, and sheep trading across broad ranges, with receipts and varied per-head values.
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New York
Mercantile
Sterling Exchange Shade
Bankers’ Line
United States
Pew 4
Pacific
Illinois
California
Chicago
Chicaao
Ouly
Catila
Poultry Industry Emerges as Major US Economy
The article outlines poultry and eggs as a dominant U S product valued at over 560 million dollars, notes home consumption surpassing exports, and highlights growth driven by urban and suburban keepers. It explains profitability for small flocks, unit costs, and suggests practical breeding classes and housing for city dwellers. It also names major breeds and classes from Asiatic to American and Mediterranean varieties with notes on sizing and egg production.
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United States
New York State
City
American Poultry Association
Plymouth Rocks
Minorca
Andalusia
George E. Howard
Fin de Siecle Play Prepares Century’s Theatrical Feat
The fragment outlines a grand stage production with Quills and manager figures, featuring W E P as Napoleon Trilby and Little Billee in a dramatic plot. The climax includes Napoleon’s abdication, Trilby’s singing, Svengali’s hypnosis, a Waterloo backdrop, and a tragic ending with Trilby’s death and Napoleon’s exile. Also includes a cake recipe and icing notes for caramel cake.
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Ouur Fortune
Quills
Napoleon
Trilby
Washington Post
Little Billee
Mgr. Satolli
Waterloo
Svengali
St. Helena
Angel
Corn's Financial School And Sequel Price List
W H Harvey promotes Corns Financial School and its continuation with illustrated pages. It describes two volumes, format options, and prices from 25 cents to 1.00, recommend reading for voters, with Times-Post Fort Wayne offering cloth and paper editions and combined volumes for 1.00.
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Corn’s Financial School
W. H. Harvey
Cor
FriNaxcran School
Coin
Chicago
Financial School
United States
Times-Post
Fort. Wayne
Niagara Falls Excursion Ticket Rates and Trips 1895
Lake Erie & Western Railway announces an August 8 1895 excursion to Cleveland Chautauqua Lake Buffalo and Niagara Falls with low fares and side trips to Lewiston on the Lake Toronto and return by lake Thousand Islands and more. Special Sunday Falls visit and free Brockton Junction Chautauqua Lake trip offered. Tickets and sleep chair car accommodations available. call or write C F Daly Indianapolis.
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Lake Erie & Western BR. R
Chautauqua Lake
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Lewiston-on-the-Lake
Lake Ontario
Toronto
Lewiston
Thousand Islands
Falls
Brockton Junction
Whirlpool Rapids
Cleveland
Garfield
Lake Erie & Western ER. R
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Goodwin
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Michener
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Extra Legislature
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Chicago Grain and Produce
Chicago Tribune
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Lberty
Detroit Free Press
Met
Pennsylvaris Gikition
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Sanday
Pennsylvania Station
Wayne, Ind
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Cleveland Mail
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Estern Express
Tuccel Freight
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Evin
Lee
Fort Wayne
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New Castle
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Connerven
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New York and Boston Limited
Roledo Express
Atlantic Express
Vocal Freight Wee Eee Lafayette Accom'n
Pacitie Express
Kansas City Express
Lafayette Accom's
St. Louis Limited
Bob AM
Saveres
Loy
Kurt Wayne
Tobin
Mand Rapids and Indiana Railroad
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Roma City
Richmond
Grad Rapids
Rome City
Traian Ually
J.C. Peltier
Undertaker
Embalmer
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Idmilton National Bank
Bamilton National Bank
Charles McCulloch
John Mork, JR
Emery
Cass and
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White National Bank
Fort Wayne, Ind
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