Morss Named on Resolutions Committee in Democratic Convention
In Kansas City the Indiana delegation chose Samuel E. Morss for the resolutions committee with instruction to reaffirm the Chicago platform without a silver ratio. Dantel W. Simms was named to the credentials committee as delegates debate Bryan’s silver policy and the convention’s direction.
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Sam Morss
Resolutions Committee
Kansas City
Bryan
Indiana
Samuel E. Morss
Bryan's nomination shape in Kansas City convention
Talks with Croker bolster belief Bryan will control platform and name his running mate. Towne leads in votes while Sulzer gains attention. silver plank unsettled. Metcalf states Bryan’s influence through Omaha World Herald, with delegates watching money issue closely.
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Kansas City
Croker
Bryan
Tammany
Shively
Towne
Sulzer
K. C
Danforth
Victory for Thomas Secures Convention Chair
In Kansas City on July 3 Gov. C 8 Thomas of Colorado defeated Milwaukee Mayor Rose for temporary convention chair by 24 to 22. The radical silver wing favored Thomas and backed the 16 to 1 plank. Thomas supports Towne for vice president, with C A Walsh named temporary secretary. Bow planes listed for $16.00 at Wulschner's.
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Kansas City, Mo
Jones Shelved Presages Taggart as Democratic Chairman
July reports indicate Senator Jones may step down due to health and Thomas Taggart of Indiana could be drafted to lead the party. Democratic leaders discuss a more qualified chairman with conferences under way and a “watching and waiting” stance pending Jones’s decision.
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Kansas City
Democratic National Committee
Senator Jones
Jones
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Convention Hall Opens In Kansas City At 25 Cents
Kans City crowds fill the new K G Hospitality Hall after the convention center’s completion. A band concert drew thousands Monday night as visitors toured the interior while the city buzzed with life.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Welcomes Visitors With Warm Hospitality
Benj F Shively praises Kansas City residents for cordial help to strangers. He notes honest dealings, excellent hotel accommodations for a city of 185000, and full, thorough efforts. Monday night streets were well lit and convention-area tents offered various drinks.
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Kansas City
Convention Hall
The Black Diamond Express Leaves Buffaio for New York
The Black Diamond Express departs Buffalo at noon on the Lehigh Valley Railroad. It arrives in New York in 1908 with dining car service along the entire route and eating options a la carte.
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Diamond Express
Buffaio
Lehigh Valley Railroad
New York
Is This the Scheme the Companies Have
A stockholder accuses two gas firms of sending meter circulars to frighten Consumers' Trust Company stockholders. He says the tactic aims to consolidate ownership as small investors panic and sell, allowing a few to gain control. He also claims the firms intend to tap fine oil territory for artificial gas and push meter pricing to raise costs.
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Consumers’ Trust Company
Consumers’ Trust
Brewer license levy approved by city council
The council defeated the ordinance creating a $1,000 license for breweries and agencies. Controller Johnson will collect the $1,000 from local brewers under an existing ordinance. Brewers opposed unequal treatment as outside breweries could operate through agencies without a license.
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Johnson
City official contemplates $1500 yearly fee under old ordinance
Johnson reads an ancient HOPE Controller provision taxing every dag in Indianapolis at $1 with 75 cents to the city treasury. He estimates this would mean about $1500 annually to him, but recalls the charter forbids city officers from receiving such payments.
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Johnson
Indianapolis
Fenere
Debate Over Delay Tactics in Track Elevation Suit
City attorney Kern has worked on the suit but why it was filed Monday remains unclear. By filing late, action is delayed past Sept 1 during Judge Carter’s special term, preventing immediate consideration. The ordinance called for an April 1 start, but no work occurred and the first hearing will come more than six months late.
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Kern
Carter
United States Supreme Courts
July Fourth entertainments listed for city parks and venues
A police crackdown on fireworks before Tuesday contrasts with a daylong July 4 program. Events include a state house service at 10 am, Irvington readings at Butler College chapel, a railroad workers picnic and engine collision demonstration at the fair grounds, ball games by Knights of the Maccabees and Modern Woodmen, a Limited gun club holiday shoot, bicycle races at Newby oval, and general park attractions for crowds seeking relief from the city bustle.
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Garfield Park
House of Representatives
State House
Irvington
Butler College Chapel
Fair Grounds
Knights of the Maccabees
Woodmen of America
League Park
Newby
Steam and Steel Show Promised At Indianapolis Fairgrounds
The engines set to collide on July 4 at the Indianapolis fairgrounds were tested again on Tuesday and declared in excellent condition. Exhibition manager W. C. Ela predicts one of the finest events yet seen in the city and has been staying at the fairgrounds, awaiting the big battle between steam and steel.
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Fair Grounds
W. C. Ela
Indianapolis
New Chimney and Buildings Planned at Atkins Saw Works
E C Atkins and Company accept plans for a new smokestack costing 15000 to be erected at their saw work factory at Illinois and South Streets. New buildings valued at 25000 will be constructed and will not face any existing structures.
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E. C. Atkins & Co
Illinois
Southsts
Ministers at Pekin Reported Murdered
It is rumored that French and English ministers in Pekin have been killed. The British embassy in Paris reportedly has been notified but refuses to confirm the report.
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Paris
Pekin
Fleet of Battleships To Be Sent Against China
Berlin reports on July 3 say the Kaiser Count von Buelow and military leaders debated sending further troops to China. No decision announced but the Kaiser is agitated after his minister's murder and seeks a strong punitive force. The German press clamors for action though war declaration remains uncertain. The Emperor and officers discuss restoration of the status quo and firm government as key aims.
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Berlin
Count von Buelow
China
Germany
William
Admirals List of Americans Wounded in Boxer Engagements
Admiral Kempff lists wounded Americans from Boxer combat. Names include James F. Lannigan J K Miller W H Morris Ed Provenshal John Hunder W H Nichols T Thomas B Benson H A Broman H Severson and Cadet Taussig. Coxswain Thomas and 34 others reported slightly wounded.
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Washington
Kempff
James F. Lannigan
J. K. Miller
W. H. Morris
Ed. Provenshal
John ‘Hunder
W. H. Nichols
T. Thomas
B. Benson
H. A. Broman
H. Severson
Cadet Taussig
Thomas
Americans face 50000 troops to reach Pekin
Che Foo dispatch dated July 2 reports Captain McCalla of the Newark estimates 50000 men needed to reach Pekin. A June 25 courier notes Baron Von Betteler shot four times and died in the Chinese foreign office. All legations except British German and Italian are destroyed. the British legation is under fierce fire.
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London
Che Foo
Tien-Tsin
McCalla
Newark
Pekin
Resent
Feki
Robert Hart
Baron von Betteler
Foreign Office
Fice
Husbands blow may cause death in alleged assault
Mrs. Laura Sheltmeyer, 50, wife of Christian, 23 Cook street, lies in precarious condition with two brain blood clots after a blow the neighbors attribute to her drunken husband Sunday. She is speechless, nearly blind, and paralyzed on the right side. doctors fear recovery. Police searched for Shellmeyer, who was intoxicated around the home Tuesday.
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Laura, Sheltmeyer
Christian
Cook St
Berner
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Fair weather expected for the 36 hours ending 8 a m July 4 with Tuesday night and Wednesday tests. Temperatures recorded 7 am 78 noon 89 2 pm 91. Also notices hat store sales and local jewelers with adverts for Seaton and Mullally.
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Indianapolis
Battleship Oregon Sued. Seeks Safe Passage to Port Arthur
July 3 report states the battleship Oregon was sued and it is hoped the ship reaches Port Arthur safely after the Sunday incident at Shanghai.
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Oregon
Port Arthur
Kaiser Orders Out In Wilhelmshaven Amid China Crisis
July council chairs in Wilhelmshaven resolve to reinforce China with 15 000 troops. Transport Wittekindani carries 2100 marines flagged for immediate deployment. Kaiser vows relentless action until Pekin is humbled and calls for unity with Britain and France in a civilizing mission. Marines praised as flaga fly in duty and resolve.
Chinese Bombs Hit British Legation in Shanghai
A Chinese bombardment struck the British legation in Shanghai as guards responded with rifle fire. The attack caused heavy casualties and disrupted security at the legation amid ongoing tensions in the city.
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Shanghay
Legation
Bold fraud scheme lands man in court over mail tax caper
A man named Phillips pleaded guilty to a unique mail fraud scheme involving fictitious claims against the Missouri revenue system. He pretended to represent Bryant and misled Sally Pensioner and others, collecting money under false pretenses. Authorities noted improper charges totaling small sums and flagged the case as a major fraud effort.
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Missioner Moores
Newton Philips. Co
Missouri
Phillips
Bryant
Mikcourt
Sally Pensioner
Pullman Portes
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Kaiser
Laura Sheltmeyer
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Hoyt
Mullally
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