Snag delays third party convention in Cincinnati
At Musi hall Cincinnati delegates, 1417 from 34 states, clash on naming a new party or a declaration of principles. Ignatus Donnelly and Robert Schiliing lead the committee. debate rages over platform form and liquor issue as Mrs. Gougar denounces liquor ties. Kansas Senator Peffer urges overthrow of money power. St. John later criticizes the convention as a failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesto Haun
Cincinnati
National Union Conference
Ignatus Donnelly
Minnesota
Robert Schiliing
Milwaukee
Deleste
Weaver
God
Musi Hall
United States
van Wyck
Nebraska
Farmers’ Movement
Senate
National Party
National Union
People's Party
Independent Party
Union Labor Party
Gilbert Delamer
Flordia
Greenbacker
Jesse Harper
Illinois
Kansas
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Nevaske
Texas
Wisconsin
Missouri
Helen M. Gougar
Peffer
Marion Soda
Chicago
Committee of Rules and Order
St. Louis
John P. St. John
Prohibition Party
Hartford City Hit by Terrific Thunder Storm
Hartford City Indiana May 22 heavy rains brought fierce thunderbolts lasting two hours demolishing small buildings trees and fences A large tenement on West Frankling Street was struck by lightning knocking out gables and wounding two children who escaped serious harm All occupants were shocked but not seriously hurt A separate report from Morton Indiana noted a lightning strike on QO M Carver residence with no injuries or fire damage The rain benefited local crops
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hantworp City
Ind
West Frankling Street
Greesxoastie
Iod
QO. M. Carver
Morton
Ohio Farmers
Governor Boyd Confident Ahead Of Gubernatorial Suit
In Oxicaco on May 21 Governor Boyd of Nebraska declared he would win his gubernatorial suit. He said the case is at the supreme court and unlikely to be heard until October. Counselor General Garland backs his position and calls the case practically won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxicaco
Boyd
Nebraska
Grand Pacific
Supreme Court
Garland
Queen Victoria
Itata to be turned over to U S government in dispute
Chilean insurgent agents in Paris deny any pact with the United States to spare the Itata from seizure. They say the fugitive ship will be handed to the United States peaceably, while a neutrality law dispute is settled, with cargo unloaded in a friendly port first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Paris
Blaine Rises From Bed as Recovery Advances
Secretary J G Blaine, still under treatment for gout, has risen this morning and can walk about his room. His physician decided against moving him to Maine today due to heat, noting recovery should be complete in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
New York
J. G. Blaine
Mr. Blaine
Maine
One Million Acres Opened for Settlement
President proclaims open public settlement under homestead law for about one million acres of Fort Berthold Indian reservation in the northwestern part of North Dakota. The Indiana Baptist Assembly and Young People's Association hold sessions at Pine Lake June 20 to October 15 with officers elected August 6. Pension Commissioner Raum offers resignation if the president deems continued service embarrassing. he denounces press rumors as conspiratorial. Dave Seville, 21, of Columbus, convicted of prize fighting for killing Arthur Majesty. others connected to the incident face trial with possible sentences from one to ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washieton
Fort Berthold Indian Reservation
North
Dacote
Indiana Baptist Assembly
Laporte
Ind
Baptist Chautauquua
Pine Lake
Indiana Baptist Young People’s Association
Ministers’ Institute
Raum
New York
the Herald
Washington
Baum
Republican Party
Avirens
Ohio
Dave Seville
Columbus
Arthur Majesty
Majesty
Presbyterians Debate Revision Report at Detroit Assembly
Detroit May 21 The Presbyterian general assembly considers a committee report revising the confession of faith with changes in the Holy Spirit and universal gospel offer. Roman Catholics no longer called papists, but adherents of false religions. Delegates and spectators gather, elect a moderator, and discuss ministry funding and church debt as sessions continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yor
Detroit
Tribune
Presbyterian Church
Wm. E. Moore
Columbia
Ohio
Presbyterian Assembly
General Assembly
Luigi Angelini
Evangelical Church of Italy
Rome
Italy
Father Gavazzi
Evangelical Church
Dr. Nichols
J. T. Smith
Baltimore
Board of Ministerial Relief
Briggs
Dickens
Jacksonville
Fla
Ann Arbor
McMillan Hall
Senator McMillan
Michigan University
Patton
Princeton
Mich
Elliot
Scotch Presbyterian Church
Knights of the Willow stage seven inning crippled baseball game
At Sportsman Park in St Louis eighteen men missing limbs played seven innings. The Knights of the Willow, a handicapped players group, faced the Blues before about 800 spectators. The Blues won 27 to 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Sportsman Park
Knights of the Willow
MAHKKLED A CHINAMAN, A Beautiful White Girl Who is Not Afraid of Hats
In Papvcan Kentucky Charles Hong a Chinese laundryman and Miss Lula Mathis wed in a ceremony at the bride’s mother home Judge Boone officiated Hong has lived in the United States ten years and is said to be fully Americanized except for his wedding scene The bride’s Philadelphia trousseau is described as costly and striking The marriage is labeled the hour’s sensation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papvcan
Charles Hong
Lula Mathis
Boone
Hong
van Wenrr
Ohio
Willshire
Thi City
Daisy Reynolds
Wiltshire
Good Templar Lodge
New Corydon
WinisHire
Decatur
Miss Reynolds
Willahire
Joseph Hill
Kentucky Republicans Endorse New Constitution At Convention
The Kentucky state Republican convention approved the constitution and backed the force bill after a stormy debate. Delegates demanded renewed support for President Harrison but pledged no renomination backing. A T Wood of Montgomery and Henry Hunton of McCracken were named for governor and lieutenant governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesixuton
Republican State Convention
Kentucky
Harrison
Fpar
A. T. Wood
Montgomery
Henry Hunton
McCracken
Tragic double shooting near Pergasauna Indiana
In Pergasauna Indiana a Saturday night tragedy left two farmers dead near the town. William Johnson was found shot in his buggy, Lafayette Sprinkles died later after being wounded. Both men had quarrels and liquor involved, with Johnson’s pocket book found in his shoe and a history of trouble between them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pergasauna
Ind
Joshua Dean
William Johnson
Lafayette Sprinkles
Sprinkles
Dean
Johnson
Oakland
Ralph Smith
Pinney’s Undertaking Establishment
Smith & Wesson
Our County
Fiendish Crime Near Eliot Kentucky Ends in Death
Miss Maude Fleenor, a young schoolteacher, was forced from a horse by two Wilcox brothers after she refused marriage. She was chained in a deserted cabin from mid April and died fifteen minutes after rescue. The brothers were captured, confessed, and were shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisvimiie
Kentucky
Andy Hook
Eliot
Maude Fleenor
Wilcox
Reign of Lawlessness Reported in Flat Head Boom Towns
Helena Montana May 22 reports from Flat Head country say a reign of lawlessness exists among boomers rushing to the Great Northwestern extension. Two towns Columbia Falls and Kalispell sprung up and a million dollars worth of lots were sold. Violent acts occur frequently with three men killed Monday near the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Monat
Flat Head
Great Northwestern
Columbia Falls
Kalishell
Lunatic Fires On Officers In Carlabad Incident
A visitor in Carlabad went insane and fired on two officers from a rooftop. Police summoned the fire brigade, who used ladders to reach and overpower him, with the maniac later taken to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Carlabad
Fire Brigade
Windstorm damages farms and crops in Kansas counties
Heavy wind storm hit the northern part of the county and Douglass County on Thursday night. Three barns and one house were demolished, hundreds of orchard trees uprooted, fences blown away. No injuries reported. Rain ruined the strawberry crop but saved the wheat crop from major loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansansas City
Kan
Douglass County
Nine pirates linked to Kowloon clashes and Trentisa raid
The report cites ties at Kowloon City on April 27 with nine pirates linked to the Namoa piracy tragedy. It notes a recent disturbance at the Trentisa railroad where railway workers and Cantonese clashed, leaving several foreigners badly beaten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kowoloon
Trentisa
Railway Company
Riot in Iowa City After University Victory
A campus celebration after a baseball win led to a riot in Iowa City. About 300 students clashed with police, two leaders were arrested and later rescued, revolvers were drawn, and Bohemians and saloonkeepers joined the crowd to aid the officers. Several students were seriously hurt and further violence was feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Grinnell
Iowa
Manoh
Neat scheme aims to mold emigrant religion in America
A Rome letter reports a petition to the Pope proposing a plan to organize European emigrants in the United States. It would fund national parishes and schools, educate priests in Europe, appoint national bishops in America, and preserve each group’s own clergy amid German backed influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Rome
America
United States
Europe
Americas
Reichstag
Germany
Austria
Italy
Spain
Belgium
Spirit Child of Silver Lake Stirring Local Curiosity
A seven year old boy dubbed the Spirit Child of Silver Lake Ind attracts attention by allegedly receiving messages on glass. Witnesses say a test at L O Halls home failed to prove supernatural power, while the Occult Science club sees potential research value. The report notes the boy’s father’s assurances and the skeptical stance of local observers. The piece also covers Indianapolis Odd Fellows meetings and home fund progress with officers elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake
Ind
L. Smith
Earth
Tur Sentinen
Mack
Mr. Smith
Occult Science Club
Wayne Street
L. O. Hall
Hull
Seminex
Dr Henry J Vandyke Dies at 66 in Brooklyn
Dr Henry J Vandyke a noted Presbyterian minister and Union Theological Seminary faculty member died suddenly at his Brooklyn home aged sixty six. Born in Montgomery county Pennsylvania he studied at the University of Pennsylvania Yale and Princeton His abolitionism sermon before the war helped bolster union sentiment. The cause was angina pectoris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandyke
Henry J. Vandyke
Brooklyn
Union Theological Seminary
Brigge
Montgomery County
University of Pennsylvania
Yale
Princeton
Eighteenth W. O. T. U. Convention Opens in La Crosse
The eighteenth annual W. O. T. U. state convention opens in La Crosse Wisconsin with over 150 delegates expected to reach 200. Day one morning sessions included devotional exercises led by State Evangelist Mrs. Lewis, Bible reading, and delegate enrollment. Afternoon program features the president’s annual address and department heads reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Wis
Lewis
Blaine Recovers and Prepares Bar Harbor Trip
Secretary Blaine shows strength after illness and plans to go to Bar Harbor early next week. He will receive visitors for the first time today as foreign guests arrive. A New Haven hostelry proprietor will host eight city schoolteachers this evening in honor of Miss Frank Simmilton, Hoagland School principal, with ladies driving over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Blaine
Bar Harbor
A. W. Cook
New Haven
Phe Marines
Frank Simnilton
Hoagland School
Auditor Glatting Completes Spring Tax Settlement Report
Auditor A F Glatting finished a detailed spring settlement with County Treasurer Isaac Mowrer. The total current duplicate taxes collected were 233706.64 with 12916.38 in delinquent taxes, totaling 249622.02. Current unpaid taxes total 190448.08 and delinquent 66422.58 making 256880.66 in unpaid taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glatting
A. F. Glatting
Isaac Mowrer
State University
Indiana University
A Nice Reception at McCullochs Complimenting Mrs Hugh McCulloch
Mrs. Charles McCulloch hosted a refined afternoon tea at the McCulloch residence honoring Mrs. Hugh McCulloch of Washington D C who is visiting the city. The event featured Reineke's orchestra among tropical plants and a notable guest list from local and Chicago circles. The issue also notes Attorney General Smith clarifying tax rules for building and loan associations in Bloomington and the treatment of certificates and prepaid assessments for taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. McCulloch
McCulloch
Mr. McCulloch
Hugh McCulloch
Washington, D. C
Reineke
Reva
A. Northrop
J. L. Leeper
A. W. Seabrease
Oslvin Anderson
Evans
Irwin
Louis Bourne
Colerick
Jenkins
Wheeler
Rogg
W. H. Coombs
Rockhill
Craw
Brooks
Woodworth
Montgomery Hamilton
Curtis
Stephen Bond
Barrett
Watt
Hayden
Charles
Win Bush
Olds
O. Lambard
Gorham
George Ewing
A. O. McClellan
Auburn
Morris
Foster
Mesdames Jeffords
Bach
Johnson
Chicago
Huffman
Williams
Ferry
Fowler
Ewing
Graham
Smith
Tax Commission
Building and Loan Association of
Bloomington
Ind
John Isett Dies After Prolonged Alcohol Abuse
John Isett an expert sign painter for the Pennsylvania company was found dead in his bed, the victim of prolonged drinking. His daughter, 16, discovered the body and neighbors alerted authorities. An inquest by Coroner Kesler ruled death from excessive alcohol. He left five children at 57 Charles Street. his widow died three years ago and a $3500 policy awaits heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Isett
Pennsylvania Company
Fort Wayne, Cincinnati and Louisville Company
Qgoroner Kesler
Charlea Street
Pennsylvania Relief Association
Deaths Reported by City Undertakers for Week End May 23
The Record of the Grim Reaper for the week ending May 23 lists deaths including Jacob Coleman age 80 due to old age and Elizabeth Schlenbecker age 81, Minnie Honeick age 24 from consumption, John Isett age 38 from a disorder complication, Lucy Johnson age 65 from cancer, Charlotte Yantz age 71 from old age, Lillie Boerger age 41 from consumption and multiple other individuals with ages ranging from 3 to 81 and causes such as paralysis, erysipelas, gallstone colic, dropsy, liver complaint, general debility, and cancer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Coleman
Frank Fox
Elizabeth Schlenbecker
Valentine Lapp
Minnie Honeick
W. Stouder
Louis Moring
John Isett
John Sommers
Lucy Johnson
William V. Combs
James S. Hollis
Harry Gardner
Caspar Buechner
William Rippe
Charlotte Yantz
Catharine Lauren
Christian Kline
May Marriage Licenses and World’s Museum Tour
Twenty three marriage licenses issued this week include William J. Burton and Theresa Schele Joseph Girardot and Louisa Bryie Joseph M. Winder and Huldeh L Harshbarger Thomas Ormsby and May Bennett Chas O Smith and Mary Kavanaugh The World’s Museum closes its season after Saturday’s show Colonel Geary will tour Fort Wayne with a canvas museum plan starting May 28 at Arcola May 29 at Onesse and May 30 at Columbia City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Burton
Theresa Schele
Joseph Girardot
Louisa Bryie
Joseph M. Winder
Huldeh L. Harshbarger
Thomas Ormsby
May Bennett
Chas. O. Smith
Mary Kavanaugh
World's Museum
Calhoun Street
Holman
Fort Wayne
Arcola
Onesse
Columbia City
Mr. Geary
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Third Party
Anti Klement
Scorn News
Hartford City
Overnor Boyd
Newars
N. J
Frederick Hauk
Hank
Presbyterian Faith
Riss
San Francisco
George Junkin
Philadelphia
Committee On Theological Seminaries
Committee On
Colonel Monfort
the Herald and Presbyter
Erakin
Charlotte
N. C
Dzrrorr
G. L. Hamilton
Rochester
Hamilton
Andrew H. P. Raymond
Albany
Committee On Home Missions
Far West
Mahkkled
Raek
Hood
Indnad
Ain
Bloody Boones
Northwest
A Dangehroes Lunatec
AliKaty
Peking
China
Japan
University Statenta and
Forlenion Hayy U Bloody Wight
A. D. Mohler
Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Indianapolis
Odd Fellows’ Home
Odd Fellows of
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
J. B. Kenner
Hunting On
C. 0
Brickley, Rich
T. P. Haughey
Apolis
W. H. Jacke
Logansport
Jackson
Jeffersonville
Hannah J. Henderson
South Bosd
J. B. Kimball
Kendallville
Mary Siady
New Albany
W. R. Myers
Anderson
Olem Studebaker
Awahker
W.O. T
Kacheveing
South Bend
The
Knights of Mt
J. H. Rohan
Knights of St. John
Gebe
Emmett
John Mohr, Jr
Louis Fox
Frank Bueter
J. H. Kohan
H. ©. Graffe
A. O. Trentman
Sonia Sshermeyer
John Muldoon
Edward J. Ehrman
Matt Ankenbruck
E. J. McOscar
Dennis Monahan
A. A. Reinhart
Waning Lady School
van Wert
Charles McCulloch
Building Association
Rosetta Miller
George Biller
E. V. Emerick
John Iaett
Lively Cupid
Tatehead
Say Divo
Cal
A. Taft
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