Bryan in Gotham Center of Attraction
William J. Bryan arrives in New York from Washington and meets Democratic leaders in Jersey City and at Belmont's home for informal dinners. He hints at continuing silver and imperialism discussions and weighs Democratic unity ahead of the national convention with figures including Hogg, Keller, and Williams in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William J. Bryan
Jersey City
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
James Oliver
Democratic Committee
Bryan
Hoffman House
J. H. McCarren
John B. Stanchfield
Chairman Campbell
State
C. H. P Belmont
Belmont
John W. Keller
Democratic Club
New York City
Keller
Harsburg
Mr. Bryan
Abr Bryan
Frank Campbell
Democratic State Committee
Elliott Danforth
Robert Treathbin, Jr
George Fred Williams
Boston
Hogg
Texas
Norman E. Mack
Buffalo
John I. Carroll
Tammay Hall
State Committee
Reform Democracy
Tammany
Ragular
John W. Kaligr
The
Slab
Grovernor Hogg
C. E.P. Belmont
Pat
Quote from candidate on Texas voting and personal time
A candidate remarks in a Texas context that he cannot predict the state's vote and declines to discuss the political outcome. He emphasizes that no individual controls the state and notes being preoccupied with private affairs.
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Didate
Texas
Nurse Hurt by Yawn at Presbyterian Hospital
Mrs. Dunbar, a nurse at the Presbyterian hospital in Omaha, yawned and snapped a cord on the right side of her neck. Her head fell back and she had to hold it erect. The injury caused severe pain and possible spinal involvement, and the physician feared it could be fatal for a time.
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Omaha
Windmill Trade Mark Case Enjoins Bluffton Firm
In Decatur the circuit court issued an injunction against Marcy Manufacturing of Bluffton prohibiting use of a star as the windmill trade mark. Flint & Walling of Kendallville sued, claiming years of Star windmills and a red star mark. The venue was changed from Bluffton to Adams circuit court. Prominent attorneys appeared for both sides.
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Decatur
Heller
Indiana
Marcy Manufacturing Company
Bluffton
Flint & Walling Manufacturing Company
Kendallville
Marcy
Bluffton Company
Adams
Chapin & Denny
John Morris
Elliott
Indianapolis
Hon. RB. P. Barr
Suspect Arrested in Silver Lake Bank Robbery Case
Deputy sheriffs arrested a man believed to be one of the Silver Lake bank robbers. The suspect, initially calling himself Ferguson and later Murphy, rode in from the west with another man, was searched at the Fort Wayne route, and found with a revolver and $28. He claimed Mentone residence but could name no locals, and officials later found no Ferguson or Murphy in Mentone.
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Stout
Whitney
Silver Lake
Melching
Fort Wayne
Bloomingdale Mills
Ferguson
Columbia City
Murphy
Shutt
Smith & Wesson
Mentone
Matthews
Warsaw
Charles Ferguson Arrested After Bank Robbery Suspect Identified
Sheriff deputies captured Charles Ferguson and took him to Warsaw Saturday after Frank Burt of the Silver Lake night watchman named him as a bank robber. D. C. stout, a Pinkerton detective and son of the Silver Lake banker, doubted Ferguson’s innocence. Ferguson claimed he was in bed when the robbery occurred. The case follows an ongoing investigation.
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Charles Ferguson
Melching
Warsaw
Frank Burt
Silver Leake
D. C
Stout
Silver Lake
Pinkerton
Ferguson
Colusnbla
Democrats Plan Early County Convention Amid Busy Candidacy
The Democratic county central committee meets February 3 at City Hall to set the county convention date and organize for a swift campaign. Multiple candidates vie for chair and secretary as sheriff and judgeships attract heavy interest. Republicans face a governor race scramble with Durbin Griffiths and Hogate in play.
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Democratic County Central Committee
Albert E. Melching
Henry C. Berghoff
Morse Harrod
Robert Shirley
Indianapolis
Colonel Durbin
John L. Griffiths
W. 8
Haggard
Fort Wayne
Enoch Hogate
Griffiths
Allen County
United States
Hogate
Taylor
BR. S. Taylor
Twelfth
James M. Robinson
Congress
Bryan Speaks in Baltimore The Nation and Democracy in Peril
W J Bryan addressed a large Baltimore audience on January 22 under the Maryland Democratic association. He argued the Chicago platform reflects Democratic aims, warned that wealth wields power over citizens, and linked Cuban and Philippine rights to U S promises, warning that democracy could become empire if fate dictates.
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Baltimore
W. J. Bryan
Maryland Democratic Association
Democratic Party
Chicago
Republican Party
Philippines
Cuba
Philippine Islands
Witnesses, bribes and vanished witness at Clark probe
Washington notes the senate committee on privileges and elections resumes hearing into bribery allegations against Senator Clark. T. F. Normolle testifies to offers of 12 500 to 20 000 for voting for Clark and to absence during the vote. Testimony includes figures, aborted witnesses, and letters, with adjournment set for Monday.
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Washington
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Clark
T. F. Normolle
Butte
United States
Chandler
John P. Murphy
Normolle
Senator Chandler
Faulkner
Murphy
Normiere
Anaconda Company
Conrad
Cason
W. A. Clark
Marceyes
Custer County
Booth
Boot
Root
Senate
Oder
Bookshop Owners File Separate Bankruptcy Petitions
Oswald Stahn owner of a Calhoun Street bookstore petitioned for bankruptcy and former partner Louis Heinrich followed with a second petition. Stahn lists assets of 5655 with 600 exempt. liabilities 5958.26. Heinrich shows 6658.26 liabilities and 590.50 assets. Creditors are mainly out of town book and stationery firms. Vesey represents both petitioners. The store remains open pending trustee appointment.
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Oswald Stahn
Calhoun Street
Stahn & Heinrich
Logan
United States Court
Stalin
Stahn
Hamilton National Bank
Keil &Brother
Allen J. Vesey
Louis Heinrich
Heinrich
Vesey
Louis Franke
Frank J. Stuteaman
Dr. James A. Lomas Returns to Fort Wayne Practice
Dr James A Lomas has finished caring for smallpox patients in the county east and returns to Fort Wayne to resume practice as danger passes. The health board lifts quarantine and he will make one more house visit to disinfect the neighborhood.
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James A. Lomas
Fort Wayne
Board of Health
Lomes
Rebellious Actions in the Philippines Reported by Otis
General Otis reports small skirmishes in the Philippines with insurgents suffering. Major Johnson’s battalion drove the enemy through Lemery and Calaca capturing rifles, prisoners, horses, and equipment. The movement pressed toward Taal and Santa Cruz as forces regrouped near Bay.
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Washington
Otis
War Department
Philipines
Manila
Johnson
Wheaton
Lemery
Balayang
Calaca
Batangas
Muir
Taal
John
R-Trestin
Johorms
Santa Cruz
Lagun x de Bay
Schwan
Town of Bay
Calamba
Taya Bas
McKendry and Cope Wed in Secret Indianapolis Marriage
James B. McKendry and Edith Cope were married in Indianapolis on Wednesday afternoon in a quiet ceremony. The couple traveled separately, then returned to Fort Wayne that evening. Mrs. McKendry is the daughter of Joseph Cope, once a Fort Wayne resident now running a cafe in Washington, D. C. They will live at the Aldine while settling their future plans.
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James B. McKendry
Edith Cope
Indianapolis
East Lewis Street
Mrs. McKendry
the Aldine
Boys in Court on Larceny Charge
Officer Paul and Detective Coling arrested Daniel Scott Frank Scott and Frederick Raber aged ten to fifteen on larceny charges for allegedly stealing two pieces of old pipe from Mr Howland on Swinney avenues. The boys deny the theft. John H Aiken defends. Mayor Scherer adjourned the case to Tuesday for witnesses. Young Baker was arrested and released on the same charge last Thursday.
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Paul
Coling
Daniel Scott
Frank Scott
Frederick Raber
Howland
Swinney
John H. Aiken
Scherer
Young Baker
Civil service exam list up for Fort Wayne clerks and carriers
The Fort Wayne post office furnished Postmaster Page with a list of civil service examinees from November 8 who are eligible for clerk or carrier appointments. The table shows names and passing percentages for clerks and carriers, including Abraham Archibald, Renard Koenig, Gay Gilbert, Simeon Tender, Erwin, and Robert Haier among others.
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Fort Wayne
Abraham F. Archibald
Rénard L. Koenig
Gay I. Gilbert
Simeon ‘W
Aepee
Erwin
Robert K. Haier
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Gotham
Center OF Attraction
Presidency
Flint & Walling Company
Mark
Sheriff
Frank Whitney
George Stout
J. C. Hugenard
Frank Falker
Herman W. Felts
Ochmig Bird
Captain Hohnholz
Superior Court
Thomas E. Ellison
Robert Lowry
Circuit Court
O’rourke
W. H. Shambaugh
N. D. Doughman
S. M. Hench
Dawson
California
Hench
Benj. McQuiston
Gottlolb Shafer
Charles Griebel
Florentize Roy
Christian Schlaudrauf
William Eggeman
Adams Township
Thomas Greer
Emrick
Rohan
Buschman
Kell and
Ryan
Las One
Man
DR. Lomas
Forge
Rocueat
Laguna Province
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