Shively Plans Vice Presidency With Bryan Backing
South Bend Indiana May 5 Benjamin I Shively lifelong friend of William J Bryan and 1898 Indiana governor nominee announced candidacy for vice president after a nine hour secret conference with Bryan Shively would withdraw from governor race leaving Mayor Taggart of Indianapolis a clear field Bryan indicated no strong preference for running mate but would not object to Shively as colleague Bryan urged Chicago platform on silver and left the door open for a future convention stance Shively formerly taught and edited a Greenback era paper before serving in Congress and practicing law.
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South Bend
Ind
Benjamin I. Shively
William J. Bryan
Indiana
Bryan
Tagwart
Indianapolis
Shively
Valparaiso
Chicago
St. Joseph County
Indiana Normal School
Industrial Era
Congress
W. H. Calkins
House of Representatives
Law
University of Michigan
General Otis Departs Manila on Hancock Amid Farewell Ceremonies
Manila May 5 United States transport Meade sailed at five o clock with Major General Otis and two aides aboard. A thunderous salute and a palatial sendoff marked the departure as Otis and staff boarded. Otis leaves an army reported well organized provisioned and clothed after years of constant service. Colonel Hardin's expedition landed on Marinduque with two companies of the Twenty ninth infantry and has captured four towns with minimal resistance. Masbete is the next stop before a reporting cable to the south islands.
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General Otis
Otis
Hardin
Twenty-ninth Infantry
Marinduque
Masbete
Drunkards Disfranchised in Old State Law
A Bloomington judge recently jailed a man for thirty days after fining him five dollars for squurictions and injurious acts toward a minor. The article notes the rarity of disfranchisement for felonies and the obscure rule that a person can lose voting rights through certain offenses.
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Bloomington
Fox
Prohibition Efforts Rise In Statewide Campaigns
Rumors say the Prohibition party will seek to disfranchise all across the state. The Good Citizens' league, formed six months ago, has raised $6,000 to prosecute violators. The group backs liquor license reforms and targets areas where saloon interests lack organization.
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Bloomington
Prohibition Party
Good Citizens’ League
League
British buyer arrives to secure 245 horses for Transvaal war
Mr. Berry of Baltimore arrives in the city as purchasing agent for the British government. He aims to buy 245 horses and ship them to the Transvaal war effort as quickly as possible. His headquarters are at the Double Feed Yards on Pearl Street.
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City
Mr. Berry
Baltimore
Transvaal
Double Feed Yards
Pearl Street
Orders to Otis Transfer Philippine Command to MacArthur
Washington May 5 The War Department relieves General Otis from command of the division of the Philippines and assigns General MacArthur as division commander and military governor He is to report to San Francisco for further orders of the secretary of war Otis left with expressed wish and high appreciation from the president Elihu Root Secretary of War
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Washington
War Department
Otis
the Philippines
MacArthur
San Francisco
Cal
United States Army
Philippine Islands
Elihu Root
The
Roberts Lenhart wedding at Baptist parsonage
At the Baptist parsonage on Saturday morning at 10 30 Rev L L Henson united in marriage Miss Elva Roberts of Maples Indiana and Orson Lenhart of Payne Ohio where they will reside The bride is a sister of Rev L L Roberts of the Baptist church at Payne
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the Baptist Parsonage
L. L. Henson
Elva Roberts
Maples, Ind
Orson Lenhart
Payne, Ohio
L. L. Roberts
The
Baptist Church
Discharges Granted by Judge Baker in U S Court
Judge Baker of the United States court has ordered discharges in a case order granting discharge to a defendant. The ruling follows a petition for relief and releases the subject from obligations under the order.
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Baker
United States Court
Ini
Admiral Dewey to greet veterans at Fort Wayne encampment
News reports that Admiral George Dewey plans to attend the national encampment of the Union Veteran Legion in Fort Wayne next September. President McKinley may also attend, promising the event will attract a distinguished gathering of Americans and a large city-wide assembly.
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George Dewey
Fort Wayne
Union Veteran Legion
Manila
Baltimore
Admiral Dewey
Navy
United States
Chicago
McKinley
Westminster Social Circle Raises One Thousand for Church Debt
The West Westminster Social Circle held its annual meeting on Friday evening. The group reported a successful year and presented the church treasurer with a $1,000 check plus a $25 donation to support the nurse for the sick poor in the city. The treasury remains comfortable.
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Westminster Social Circle
Bed Sent to Persia as Gift for Missionary
The furniture house of J. M. Miller on East Main Street packed an iron bed this morning bound for Persia. The bed is consigned to Miss Lillian Beaker, a local missionary, as a gift from her parents. It will take months to arrive but will be a notable novelty in that distant country.
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J. M. Miller
East Main Street
Persia
Lillian Beaker
Beaber
Automobile Road Race At Fort Wayne Bicycle Meet
The Fort Wayne Cycle Dealers Protective association considers a May 30 automobile handicap road race as part of the meet. A meeting tonight at the Wayne club will hear committee reports and finalize race plans. Local steam and gasoline cars boost interest, with many entries anticipated.
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Fort Wayne Cycle Dealers’ Protective Association
Wayne Club
Form a New Union of Master Horseshoers Organized
A new union of master horseshoers formed Saturday evening at Perry & Seabeld shop on Pearl Street. William Gerry was elected president, James O'Ryan became vice president, and B J Perry named secretary.
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Perry & Seabeld
Pearl Street
William Gerry
James O'Ryan
B.J. Perry
Union aims at promotion exams for journeymen to master shoots
The union plans to influence legislation toward a system of examinations for promotion from journeymen to master shoots. Members named include William Gerry, George Angevine, James O'Ryan, William Logan, F. J. Perry, C. W. Seabold, John Jackson, Fred Koch, Charles Ehrman and Joseph Zurbach. Another meeting is set for Friday evening at the same location to discuss further plans.
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William Gerry
George Angevine
James O’ryan
William Logan
F. J. Perry
C. W. Seabold
John Jackson
Fred Koch
Charles Ehrman
Joseph Zurbach
Sounds Heard In A Balloon Above The Cloud Layer
J M Bacon and his daughter flew a balloon last November to observe a meteor shower. At five thousand feet horses cantering on a road sounded clear while at four thousand feet a ducks plop could be heard. At seven to eight thousand feet dogs barking and cocks crowing penetrated the white cloud cover as the balloon expanded the rope and silk stretched creating a stealthy footsteps impression.
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J. M. Bacon
Admiral Dewey Heads Memphis Floral Parade Today
Admiral Dewey and Mrs Dewey arrive in Memphis with Lieutenants Caldwell and Crawford for a citywide celebration. A floral parade is planned for 3 pm followed by a grand dress ball at the Grand Opera House. Citizens from southern states attend and downtown buildings are lavishly decorated.
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Memphis
Tenn
Dewey
Caldwell
Crawford
Admiral’s Hotel
Main Street
Higbee School For
Admiral
Marriage Licenses Listed for Frank Bobay and Rosa Weber
Frank J Bobay and Rosa Weber, George F Mercer and Birdie Cordrey, Charles Butler and Estella M Gowan obtained marriage licenses as recorded.
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Frank J. Bobay
Rosa Weber
George F. Mercer
Birdie Cordrey
Charles Butler
Estella M. Gowan
Real estate transfers compiled by local abstractors
John W. Orndorf administrator transfers part northwest quarter section 9 in Eel River to Henry A. Ditmars for 1805. D. C. and Emma F. Stout transfer part section 33 in Madison township to Jacob Fuelling. William A. and Ida B. Youse transfer part southeast corner 14, range 14 in Madison township to Gott loib Luenberger for 600. John and Mary Grosjean transfer lot 5 in Baltes and Remy’s addition to August J. Martin for 300. Cora D. and M. S. Mahurin transfer lot 1 in Diggins subd. to New Haven for 250.
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John C. Heller & Co
West Main St
John W. Orndorf
Adm
Henry A. Ditmars
N. W
Eel River
D. C
Madison Tp
John and
Mary Grosjean
August J. Martin
Baltes and Remy
Cora D
M. S. Mahurin
B. E
D. Snyder
Diggins
New Haven
Trial Slogan Fails To Hide Brutal Testimony In Court
Witness T L Martin of Dixie Kentucky describes severe nightly coughing before testing Dr King’s New Discovery. He credits instant relief and four years of family use, claiming it cures coughs colds throat chest and lung troubles and even consumption. Price 50c and 1.00, guaranteed, with free trial bottles at Drefer Bro.’s drug store.
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T. L. Martin
Dixie
Dr. King
Drefer Bro
Card of Thanks from Mr J F Myers and Family
Mr J F Myers and family express sincere thanks for the kindness shown after a recent bereavement. They gratefully acknowledge words, visits, and support from friends and neighbors during their time of sorrow.
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J. F. Myers
Congress Suspects Sulzer Moves on Boers Sympathy
Washington May 7 suspension day in the house sparked a brief flare as Mr Sulzer New York sought to suspend the rules and adopt a resolution expressing sympathy with the South African Boers. The chair ruled him out of order before he subsided. Meanwhile Mr Marsh Illinois moved to increase national guard funding from 400000 to 1000000 with calls for accompanying militia reform and regular inspections.
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Washington
Sulzer
New York
Mr. Sulzer
Marsh
National Guard
Hay
Spain
Steele
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Secretary of War
Senators Confer On Army And Fortifications Bills
The Senate agreed to a conference with the House on the army appropriation bill naming Hawley Sewell and Cockrell as conferees and on the fortifications bill naming Perkins Warren and Pettigrew as conferees. Mr Teller urged passage of his Boers sympathy resolution, noting it paraphrased the 1896 Cuban plank.
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Washington
Senate
House
Hawley
Sewell
Cockrell
Perkins
Warren
Pettigrew
Teller
Fort Wayne Art School to Exhibit Pictures
The Fort Wayne School of Art will hold a studio exhibition at Barr and Lewis streets starting Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock and continuing Wednesday and Thursday. The event showcases a number of parent works from the Art program.
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Fort Wayne School of Art
Barr and
Lewis Streets
Local School Exhibit To Feature Mil ler Collection
Works from the collection of Mr. Miller of Indianapolis and student projects from the local school will be shown. A small admission fee will be charged. Proceeds beyond expenses will go toward purchasing a picture.
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Miller
Indianapolis
Death of Harry McCann After Streetcar Collision
Harry McCann, seventeen, son of Mr and Mrs L C McCann formerly of Fort Wayne, died in a Chicago hospital after injuries from being struck by a street car. The family has endured multiple tragedies including the recent death of younger brother Archie from typhoid fever. Father worked as a salesman for Bowser oil tank works, and the family previously lived in Lakeside. A sister, Miss Florence, once worked as an operator for the Home Telephone company.
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Harry McCann
L. C. McCann
Chicago
Archie
Bowser Oil Tank Works
Fort Wayne
Lakeside
Miss Florence
The
Home Telephone Company
Towne Favored For Vice President In Chicago Conference
Leaders of the Democratic Populist and Silver Republican parties met at the Sherman house Chicago to discuss the vice presidential situation. Charles A Towne of Duluth stood out as a leading figure amid talks on possible tickets. Senator Marion Butler Gen J B Weaver George Shibeley and Senator Pettigrew attended. Bryan absent and did not discuss plans saying he would rest on his farm for two months.
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Chicago
Bryant
Towne
Sherman House
Charles A. Towne
Duluth
Marion Butler
South Carolina
J. B. Weaver
Iowa
George Shiebeley
Virginia
Senator Pettigrew
South Dakota
Myr. Towne
Lincoln
James G. Johnson
Michigan
Bryan
Middle-of-the-Road Populists Gather in Cincinnati
The national convention of the middle-of-the-road populists meets in Cincinnati next Wednesday with events at the Weherman building on Fifth street and Robinson's opera house. The National Reform Press association and state conventions for Ohio and Kentucky also convene, aiming for a two day session and extensive committee meetings.
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Cincinnati
National Reform Press Association
Ohio
Kentucky
Weherman
Fifth Street
Post
Robinson’s
Opera House
People’s Party
Wallpaper Sale at L. O. Hull's Store
Local retailer L. O. Hull at 90 Calhoun Street advertises cheap wallpaper aimed to please customers. Bold offers emphasize low prices and household decorating value.
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L. O. Hull’s
Calhoun St
Card of Thanks from Fort Wayne family
Fort Wayne Indiana May 7 1900 the family of the late William Branstrator thanks friends for kindness and sympathy during the death and funeral Mrs William Branstrator and family
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Fort Wayne, Ind
William Branstrator
New Lawton Post Organized by Grand Army of the Republic
The Henry W. Lawton post of the Grand Army of the Republic will formally organize on Saturday evening with exercises in the G A B hall. The program includes a formal ceremonial setup and communal proceedings within the hall.
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Henry W. Lawton Post
Grand Army of the Republic
G. A. B. Hall
Ma ‘Omelet
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Meade
Roberts-Lenhart
Ernoon
MR. Teller’s Boer Resolu
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Harry M’cann
Middle-Of-The-Roaders
D&w
NEW Lawton Post
IDEAL
Rambler Folks
G. & J. Clincher
Goodyear
A. C. Katt
Clinton ST
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Nickels Plate
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