Republican Convention Opens With Hype and Intrigue
A Denison hotel scene reveals a younger candidate caucus aiming to derail State secretary hopeful Jones. Gen Harrison electrifies delegates as W D Owen is named for Secretary of State, while figures like Merrill Bicores Rhody Shiel and Slayer Deony mingle among cheering Republicans amid a tense power grab narrative.
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Denison House
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Michener
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Tarrio
Harrison
Asteem
Gen. Nurtison
Shears
Merrill Bicores
Deony
Fracas at Indiana convention sparks vivid display and speeches
Report on the Indiana state convention in Tomlinson Hall, with Col Dick Thompson and Gen Harrison, a sea of bunting and a gavel from a Fremont pole. Kerrison and Tarrson command cheers as credentials and resolutions set a Republican platform praising protection, tariff policy, and pensions while denouncing Democratic acts.
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Dick Thompson
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Harrison
Tomlinson Hall
Indiana
U.S
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Isden
Tarlton
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Wayback
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Union City
Nagle
Oscar A. White
Ridgeville Newa
J. K. Walker
Noblesville Eagle
Col. Smith
W. A. Krouse
Indianapolis Journal
Ed UH. Burns
Frankfort Newa
Oliver Bogue
Webash Vlaindealer
Thad, Burter
Huntington Herald
Geo. A. Williams
Brganeville Standard
W. D. Pratt
Indiana Newspaper
Union
Chicago Tribune
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M. Cc. Gasher
Madison Courier
Hunt
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United Press
W. H. Staley
Frankfort News
J. W. Faulkner
Cincinnati Enquirer
Dennie Coe
Richmond Stem
Unele Bick
Decis
Gowdy
Credentials Committee
Committee On Regolutions
Pmee Eesolutioni
Republican Party
Harcéon
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Congress
Ballots Stir Contention At Tuesday Night Convention
The convention teased apart by precinct voting stirred tension as Watson led early and Owen surged. Ballots showed no clear choice with multiple upsets and withdrawals. Owen eventually emerged as the nominee amid cheers and tears as Watson cried.
Killing by a Priest and Other News Items
A fragmented 19th century style column reports multiple events including the killing of Mary Galmer tin by a priest after she spurned unwelcome advances. the killer Dominick is held, attempts suicide with poison but survives. Additional notes mention a box-car robbery case with 11 suspects, labor union tensions among carpenters, Kilgore opposing a free coinage bill, Ben Butterworth’s city visit, and the suicide of druggist Henry Meerhoff by prussic acid.
Murder Mystery Looms Over Beck Death Case
Autopsy on attorney Albert Beck’s body on Aghlandave Wednesday suggests murder. Dr J A Bjorri son reports a left skull fracture from a pistol shot and a second right side fracture, brain displaced, eye socket opened. Detectives question self inflicted death theory as new light on the affair emerges.
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Albert Beck
Aghlandave
Puasday
J’. A. Bjorrison
Beck
Weecnesday
Ingsrauch
Frisenda
Fesd
Lsd
Morrison
Kells
Twe
Iad
Typhoid fears and quarantine as Dr Poucher falls ill
A Chicago hospital report notes Dr Poucher, famed for tending smallpox patients at his home, taken violently ill on Wednesday. Doctors suspect typhoid fever, not smallpox. The hospital tent where patients Higgins and others were treated is being vacated as rounds of illness are reported. Quarantine officials anticipate lifting measures by Sunday as conditions improve.
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Ty Poucher
Fig
Higgins
Nate Kelly
Chicago
Lyons
St Louis
Chica
Sre
Army Occupies Looming Crackdown on Coxeyites in Montana
A federal effort tightens control as Coxeyites seize a Northern Pacific train and sabotage a bridge. President orders troops from Fort Leavenworth to arrest alleged leaders. deputies from Butte and Livingston mobilize to seize the train before Miles City. Reports say a 100-man column heads toward Washington amid fears of bloodshed and insurrection.
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Montana
Lute
Digmarck
Northern Pacific
Bowsman
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Dutte
Sutie
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Livingston
Bowring
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Tepopa
Col
Miles Ci
Jeort Neach
Arbantic
iNelley
Bally
Nelley
St. Lot
Annford
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Northern
Pacific
Washington
Pass in Jit Henagtorii Wastunebon April 16
Unclear notes mention a compromised tariff pill likely to be adopted by Congress in June. References to a senate amendment, a declared percent reduction, and various political and local incidents including a fire, arrests, and a bank chase.
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Congress
Senate
Military discipline rules in barracks reported
A historical text fragment describes strict military regulations. It notes expulsions for disobedience and bribery, guidance on saluting, regimental duty, and drunkenness, plus prohibitions on outside transfers and false ration claims.
Train Kills Charles Moore in Arentroup Ind
An early morning Pennsylvania train struck Charles Moore of Arentroup Indiana, instantly killing him as the top of his head was ground off. The incident occurred Wednesday morning, leaving the community in shock.
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Pate Thay Beth
Richmond
Corruption Juror Arms Charges Shake Federal Court
A sensational federal court scene followed an affidavit filing ending bank case proceedings. Judge Baker discharged the jury amid claims a juror conspired for money, and Alvin Armstrong and Stan nard faced arraignment on conspiracy to corrupt the panel with details of meetings, payments, and alleged payoffs.
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Mervour
Dia
Httla
Deal
Lawrence County
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Conmagh
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Armetrong
Tha
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Baker
Tha Stannard
Courtet’ P.m
Stannard
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Sheree
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Francis Cofiis
Dusor Armstrong
ArmaStrong
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Claypool
Hoto Tan Sin
Springville
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