Democratic State Conventions Nominate in Three States
In Montgomery Alabama the Democratic state convention meets to nominate a governor and state officers while evaluating the gubernatorial race between Thomas G. Jones and R. F. Kolb. Delegates to Chicago likely uninstructed. In Jackson Mississippi the convention opens without binding instructions, favoring Cleveland as first choice. In Baxor Maine the convention nominates presidential electors and likely selects G. C. Morse for governor with Wm. H. Clifford presiding.
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Montcomery
Ala
Thomas G. Jones
R. F. Kolb
Alliance
Chicago
Jackson
Miss
Cleveland
Baxcor
Wm. H. Clifford
Portland
G. C. Morse
Bath
Knights of Pythias officers elected in Indiana grand lodge
At Indianapolis last week the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias elected officers led by Grand Chancellor Dr E L Siver Fort Wayne and Grand Vice Chancellor James E Watson Winchester. The meeting drew about six hundred delegates with many reports on growth finances and plans including a proposed increase in admission to twenty dollars and a yearly Pythian Day.
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Indianapolis
Grand Lodge of the
Knights of Pythias
E. L. Siver
Fort Wayne
James E. Watson
Winchester
J. M. Hatfield
Huntington
Henry D. Grahs
Union City
C. F. S. Neal
Lebanon
George W. Powell
Grand Lodge
Tocal Lodge
E. F. Williams
Terre Haute
Williams
Pythian
Spring Fountain Park
Warsaw
Indiana
Grand Temple Pythian Sisters
Pythian Sisters
Slayer of Jesse James Bob Ford Dies in Shootout
In Carnes Col today Deputy Sheriff Kelly shot and killed Bob Ford the man who killed Jesse James Ford and Kelly had a feud stemming from a Pueblo quarrel last year Ford was killed at his dance hall
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Jesse James
Carnes
Col
Bob” Ford
Kelly
Ford
Pueblo
Rudolf Jaeger the Man Who Stole From the Rothschilds
Rudolf Jaeger a Frankfort cashier and member of a respected family fled after embezzling about two million marks from the Rothschilds. He allegedly worked with accomplices, led a life of gaiety, and half a million marks were found in his baggage.
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Rothschilds
Rudolf Jaeger
Frankfort
Jaeger
Banner Episode in Hotel Lobby Tensions in Indiana Blaine Fight
Minneapolis to Indianapolis report recounts a clash at the West hotel lobby over a large Indiana Blaine Headquarters sign. Rhody Shiel and McDonald of Fort Wayne led verbal clashes with Columbia club members and General Knefler ordering the sign removed, the crowd deriding the action as the banner stayed in place.
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Fort Wayne
Indiana Blaine
Harrison
Columbia Club
General Knefler
Rhody
McDonald’s
McDonald
Carlisle
O'Connell
Wife
Flanders
Blaine
Indiana
Woman elected mayor after three counts in Devarer
In Devarer Vi the school board race required three counts of 2547 ballots, finalizing at 2 am. Mrs Mores Stafford defeated Mayor W B Chambers by five votes and will lead a Friday parade with an open carriage drawn by four white horses.
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Devarer
Mores Stafford
W. B. Chalbers
Equal Suffrage Club
Fort Wayne Delegation Faces Rough Day at Convention
A dispatch from Indianapolis describes Fort Wayne attendees at the convention arriving soaked and ragged after a forced march. Reporters note shirts washed, other belongings stolen including a watch from Josh Holmes and a $25 ticket purchase for D N Foster. Colonel Robertson from Fort Wayne also lost his return ticket in the crowd.
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Indianapolis Sentinel
Fort Wayne
Blaine
Indiana
McDonald's
Josh Holmes
D. N. Foster
Colonel Robertson
Surprise Birthday for Rev Zartman at Grace Church
The East Washington home of Rev and Mrs A B Zartman hosted friends and congregation members for his 43rd birthday. After a de styled surprise at prayer meeting, a purse of 30 dollars was presented by Martin Connett on behalf of the church.
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Rev. Zartman
A. KB. Zartman
East Washington Street
Zartman
Grace Church
Mrs. Zartman
Martin Connett
Fort Wayne Rival Clubs Tense at Minneapolis Convention
Report from the Indianapolis Sentinel on clashes between Harrison boomers and Fort Wayne Blaine supporters at the Minneapolis convention. Tensions rose as hundreds of Indiana Republicans paraded with Blaine imagery, while Gowdy warned Fort Wayne leaders that bringing a Blaine club could trigger a revocation of the state convention. Hanna, a Fort Wayne delegate, faced action as part of the intra party clash.
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Indianapolis Sentinel
Fort Wayne
Minneapolis
Blaine
Gowdy
Indiana
Indiana Blaine brigade secures hall access and tickets
The national committee offered no provisions for state committee members. Gowdy provided fifteen tickets via Clarkson, while other Blaine supporters gained entry. MacDonald appointed Blaine boomers as doorkeepers including Beach Melzer and Wilson, with Fort Wayne and Indianapolis brigades marching roughly eleven miles and earning passage and meals.
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National Committee
Hanna
Clarkson
Gowdy
Indiana Blaine
MacDonald
Blaine Boomers
William Beach
Bob Melzer
Indianapolis
Bill Wilson
Fort Wayne
Blaine
Man Burned by Molten Iron at Tass Foundry
Fred Kellerman, a Tass foundry moulding worker, suffered severe burns to both lower limbs when molten iron spilled from a tipped label during off work at 6 pm last Wednesday. He survived the blast and was taken home for treatment by Dr. A. J. Kesler. Kellerman is described as a family man.
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Fred Kellerman
Tass
Hayden
Frederick Kellerman
A. J. Kesler
Kellerman
Senator McDonald's Will Change of Venue Sought
Mrs McDonald, defendant in the suit to break Senator McDonald's will, asks a venue change alleging prejudice from belief the children were disinherited. She notes a Washington street block and the home go to her while estate revenue to heirs. will valued residue includes fifty two city lots and 50000 Nicaragua Canal stock plus firm interests.
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Ixptaxaronis
Ind
McDonald
Washington Street
Nicaragua Canal Company
Washington
Man Arrested With Gold Watches Near Hoffman Yard
John Carey was arrested near the Hoffman lumber yard after trying to sell several watches. He was released after being made to take out a license. News of Huntington burglaries followed. three robbers were arrested, a fourth escaped, and is believed to be the man who was forced to obtain a license earlier.
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John Carey
Hoffman
Huntington
Ariel Sinks After Collision in English Channel
The steamship Ariel of Hull foundered in the English channel after colliding with the Lancashire. The Lancashire struck Ariel so severely the hull was nearly cut in two, but the crew were rescued and landed at Weymouth. The report also notes President Polk’s condition improving after hemorrhage episodes.
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Loxnox
Ariel
Hull
English Channel
Lancashire
Weymouth
Who Was Fatty Fatty The Tramp From Odin Illinois
The article reports on the identification of a dead tramp in Odin Illinois as “Fort Wayne Fatty” via a pocket knife note and a paper stating relatives in Odin. A Odin merchant, R G Roddy, seeks the dead man’s relatives. The piece also covers a Honolulu political crisis around Queen Liliuokalani, who is described as a virtually prisoner with signs of a potential republican movement and possible annexation by the United States. The queen’s accession in 1891 and her Christian Mission ties are noted.
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Odin
Fort Wayne
Fatty
Ind
R. G. Roddy
I11
Honolulu
Liliuokalani
Admiral Brown
United States
Hawaiian Islands
Kalakaua
Lydia
Dominis
Weil Bros. to Open Chicago Branch Amid Western Trade Rise
Weil Bros. & Co, large hide dealers, plan a new Chicago branch to capitalize on growing western trade. The firm already runs a large South Fifth Avenue operation, giving them three houses in total.
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Weil Bros. & Co
Chicago
Weil Bros
South Fifth Avenue
European tour and world voyage of educators and a wheelman
An Ann Arbor professor travels across Europe with a colleague while planning to meet Paul Mossman. Frank G. Lenz, a Pittsburg wheelman, begins a world tour from June 4, 1894, visiting multiple U S and international cities, then proceeding to Asia and Europe en route to the British Isles. A separate report details Shafer the ice cream wagon driver attacked on Webster Street, robbed, and left unconscious. he is attended at his home on West Washington Street.
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Ann Arbor
Paul Mossman
Professor Rowe
West
Washington Street
Frank G. Lenz
Pittsburg
New York
New Orleans
St. Louis
Fittsburg
San Francisco
Albany
Utica
Syracuse
Rochester
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Detroit
Chicago
St. Paul
Helena
Spokane Falls
Japan
Shanghai
Calcutta
India
Afghanistan
Persia
Palestine
Turkey
Servia
Bulgaria
Hungary
Austria
Germany
Switzerland
Holland
Bel_gium
France
British Isles
Shafer
Thomas Ryan
Webster Street
Wayne
Berry Streets
John R. Shafer
Ryan
Contractor Griffith to remodel Princess rink for convention
Levi Griffith awarded contract to remodel interior of Princess rink for the Republican state convention to be held in this city on the 28th inst. He said a force of men will begin work next Monday with partitions removed galleries built and provisions made for 5 110 seats.
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Griffith
Levi Griffith
Princess Rink
Sentinel Reporter
Strasburg and Son Junk Business Sold to I Mier
The extensive junk operation of C Strasburg and Son on East Columbia Street has changed hands. The purchaser is I Mier of Ligonier Indiana, a wealthy banker. It is believed he will place the business under Fort Wayne parties for management.
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Strasburg & Son
C. Strasburg & Son
East Columbia Street
I. Mier
Ligonier, Ind
Mier
Ligonier
Fort Wayne
Cleveland silent on Harrison renomination talk
Ex President Cleveland, vacationing in Bizzanos Bay Mississippi, declined to discuss President Harrison's renomination. He cites rheumatism and stated he has nothing to say about Harrison or any candidate.
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Bizzanos Bay
Miss
Harrison
Cleveland
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Banner
Iel
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Stafford
Decatur, HL
N. Foster
Robertson Josh Helmes
Fort Wayne Hays
Indiaanapolis Sentinel
Moulder
Fred Hellerman
President Polk
Wasnixeros
Polk
Farmers Alliance
Urs
Lili -O
Tan
Branci
Hartrorp City
Lon Atkinson
Tle
Ile
Sidney Dillon
Midney Dillon
Dillon
Union Pacific Railroad
Herbert Rowe
Ann Arbor University
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