Contest for Presidential Nomination Intensifies in Chicago
A chaotic night of political maneuvering unfolds as Cleveland supporters seek a first ballot win, while anti Cleveland factions push Gorman and Hill options. Delegates from Pennsylvania Illinois New York balance unit rules and German influence amid behind the scenes pledges and potential candidacies.
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Pittsburg
Guyport
Literary Brigade
Pennsylvania
Reading
State Committee
Delegates Named for Christian Endeavor Convention
Beginning July 7 in New York City the national convention of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor is expected to draw 20 000 to 25 000 delegates and endeavorers. The Fort Wayne delegation will travel on the Keystone train with two special Pullman cars leaving July 4. Delegates include Edith Yarnelle Mary Smyser Lizzie Irwin Nellie Stout Lizzie Biegler Mollie McClure L F Ash C H Ash G T Woodward G D Mayhew Bessie McCracken M C McCracken Etta Cothrell Edith Cothrell Lena McElfatrick Emma McElatrick Clara Grew Anna Philley Max Nickey Mrs Comparet N S Smyser William Smith Rev A W Seabrease EB Yarnelle E A K Hackett Ell McLallen Columbia City and J West South Whitley also join.
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New York City
Fort Wayne
Pennsylvania Road
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Mary Smyser
Lizzie Irwin
Nellie Stout
Lizzie Biegler
Mollie McClure
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C. H. Ash
G T. Woodward
G. D. Mayhew
Bessie McCracken
M. C. McCracken
Etta Cothrell
Edith Cothrell
Lena McElfatrick
Emma McElatrick
Clara Grew
Anna
Their Golden Jubilee of Congressman Holman and Wife
The Great Objector and Mrs. Holman celebrate their Golden Wedding on Thursday in Washington. William Steele Holman of Indiana, age sixty nine, has a long career from probate judge to congressman and head of the appropriations committee. He earned the title watch-dog of the treasury and remains a dominant political figure.
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Indiana
Washington
Holman
Dearbone County
Common Pleas
Congress
The
Treasury
Knapp
Hamilton, Washington
Forty three-year-old groom and bride noted in report
The piece mentions a wedding age pair of forty three and thirty two and then shifts to a severe accident in which Willie Meyer Jr., five, was hurt when a buggy ran away after his grandfather left the horse and buckboard in front of the Meyer home on Tabor Street. The boy was hospitalized and not considered in serious danger.
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Wm. Meyer
Meyer & Niemann
The
Hatters
Fred Rippe
Mr. Meyer
Tabor Street
Calhoun and
Tabor
Calhoun
Daemling
Plighted Troth Across Seas of Matrimony Amid Local Weddings
A string of marriages unfolds in town as John Monock weds Mary Zuber at tLe'clock with attendants Carrie Monock Jennie Donnelly August Goeke and James Goodfellow. The couple departs for Chicago and plans home on East Washington street in two weeks. Also announced is Charles Welsh and Rhoda Frye's engagement with ceremony soon, Anna Granneman to wed John Zink in Springfield Illinois, and Dor McMehon to Jobin Lee at South Broadway. Max Levy and Maggie Lahey wed in Peru with Justice Wilkinson officiating amid Catholic priest refusals, then depart for Chicago on their wedding tour.
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John Monock
Mary
John Zuber
Hayden Street
Carrie Monock
Jennie Donnelly
August Goeke
James Goodfellow
Justice Wilkinson
Max Levy
Maggie Lahey
Peru
Chicago
Mr. Levy
Man Liatt Brutally Murdered in Rome City
A man named Liatt was killed early this morning in Rome City after a blow from a beer bottle. Authorities suspect a feud from last night’s saloon incident and anticipate arrests. News of nomination reachs President as committee informs him in Washington June 20. William Harbaugh of Clay City dies suddenly during noon meal after farm work.
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Colorado
Chicago
Gorman
Teller
Liatt
Rome City
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Tarrison
Minneapolis
Tarkay
McKinley Mia
William Harbaugh
Clay City
FATAL PARALYSIS CLAIMS Mrs Flora Brackenridge
Mrs Flora Brackenridge widow of Robert Brackenridge died at Hope hospital from a paralytic stroke after years of illness. Born in Baltimore she lived in Fort Wayne much of childhood and later here. Survived by three children and several stepchildren. Remains to G W Jones in Jackson Street. funeral likely Sunday.
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Hope Hospital
Baltimore
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G. W. Jones
Clinton and
Washington Streets
St. Louis
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Warsaw
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New York City
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Pittsburg
James C. Beeks
Edward Brackenridge
Chicago
Charles S. Brackenridge
Jackson Street
Zollinger Battery Wins Third Prize at Omaha Drill
At the national drill encampment in Omaha Nebraska the Zollinger battery of this city earned third prize and 250 dollars in artillery competition. First prize went to Captain Curtis light artillery at Indianapolis and second to Dallas Texas light artillery. Individual honors included best infantry drill score captain Dormer of Washington Fencibles sword valued 200 dollars and other awards for disciplined camp and popular company leadership.
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Washington
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Baker Fred Juchheimer Disappears After Thursday Return
Fred Juchheimer a baker formerly with Haffner vanished after leaving home last Thursday promising supper. His wife and friends fear foul play and urge an investigation as he had little money and had been out of work recently. The wife fears homicide and asks authorities to look into his disappearance.
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Haffner
Juckheimer
Ile
Minapolis Convention Foes Arrested After Train Assault
Two Florida delegates to the Minneapolis convention, traveling without tickets or funds, were put off a train by a brakeman. They attacked him. charged with murderous assault, sentenced to two years, and sent to Michigan City prison. Names given as John Rogers and John Craig.
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Cyrus Field Nearing Death at Home in Irvington
Cyrus W. Field lies critically ill at his summer home near Irvington. Emaciated to eighty five pounds, doctors say death could come at any moment after a bad spell on Saturday and a brief improvement on Sunday. In a separate note, female ball players in Muncie were arrested for desecrating the Sabbath and later bonded out to leave for Union City.
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Sumer
Irvington
Mr. Field
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