Convention Hall Sparks Over New York Seats And Bolts
A chaotic morning at the Chicago convention hall saw New York delegates still vacant and in caucus as temporary chairmen led talks. Gov. Allgeld of Illinois urged unity while silver and gold factions argued and crowd reactions grew amid calls for a fair, nationwide stance on currency.
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John P. Altgeld
Committee of Credentials
Daniel
Tenis
Edward Green
Grace
Cedar Rapids
New
New York
Whitnes
Waller
Wailer
Connecticut
United Press
Teller Boost Drives Silverites as Blandites Clash
Chicago reports a chaotic convention scene as Teller supporters surge and Bland loyalists seek to block changes. Delegations flip seats in Michigan and Nebraska to silver, while Altgeld warns Illinois votes would favor McKinley if Teller wins the nomination. Southern states tilt toward Teller, Georgia backs Bland, and negotiations continue over credentials and platform debates.
School Board plans to manage funds and seek 2 percent interest
A local report states the new school board will remove funds from Frenzel control and place them with a trust company like Union or Marion, promising 2 percent interest. The board will aim to streamline financing, reduce borrowing, and consolidate funds to avoid needless debts while pursuing prudent investments.
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Wither
Marion
Stoan
Eorad Tor
Hank
Herve
Exuluaiiant
Victim Burned While Playing Firecrackers
Venus Newman a two year old boy from West Street died after a firework incident in the afternoon. His clothing caught fire and his mother tore at the flames but the burns were fatal.
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Venus Newman
West St
Elidel
Delaware street sidewalk remonstrance delays city work
Citizens on Delaware street between Massachusetts and Seventh street oppose cement sidewalks. Remonstrances show 20 of 31 owners signed in one section and 28 of 42 in another. Board of works will advise if the matter goes to the council. Also the Indianapolis Logansport and Chicago railway seeks entry via North Indianapolis and Schurman avenue to Big Four right of way toward Union station. previous request denied. board took it under advisement.
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Isflam CG. Tlariris
Tennessee
Mark Tilanna
Hanna
Fiscmen
Delaware-st
Assachusetts-Avye
Seventh-st
Toeard of Works
Massachusetts
St. Clair-st
Morrison
Sevand-st
Indianaapolis, Logansport & Chicago Railway Company
Board of Works
Indianapolis
Schurmanave
Big Four Railroad
Big Four
Union Station
Trouble in Haughville Town Board Probed
An investigating committee in Haughville uncovers alleged corruption with no records of town receipts and expenses. The reading room built for 4000 dollars allegedly generates 500 dollars yearly rent that is not credited. Grand Jury Probes Colin J Campbell in the Effie Culver abduction case with testimony from Miss Culver and Miss Meyers.
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Haughville
Mgr. Campbell
Colin J. Campbell
Effie Culver
Culver
Laura Meyers
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 86 hours ending 8 p m July 9 calls for fair conditions with dry weather. The forecast indicates fair skies continuing through Wednesday night and Thursday with no significant precipitation expected.
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Indianapolis
Fair
New York Republicans Set State Convention at Saratoga
WIRE WHISPERS reports the New York Republicans choose Saratoga for their state convention on August 25. Also noted are deaths and oddities: Mrs. Sallie Ward Downs dies in Louisville after antebellum fame, and a filibustering schooner Three Friends reportedly lands 64 men and 400000 rounds of ammunition in California.
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New York
Saratoga
Sallie Ward Downs
Louisville
Ward
Tampa
Pla
Cal
Democrats debate platform at resolutions committee
At Chicago July 8 the resolutions sub committee drafted party platform items while minority views were read. Leaders including St John and Bryan influenced a wage of discussion as the full committee approved the financial plank and bond issue stance before presenting the platform to the convention.
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Chicago
William PL. ST. Jomm
New York
Young Democracy of
America Silver Organization
Representative Maguire
Senator White
Bryan
Nebraska
Castor
Thurman
Ohio
St. John
Secretary of the Treasury
Democratic Congress
Will
Hill
Judge Maguire
California
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Arran
Platte
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Althowgh
Martin
Kansas
Gov. Hoge
Tex
Jean Fi the
Lery
Hogg
Tie
United States
Republican Party
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Altgeld
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Lin
Joe Blackburn
Senator Fill
Gov. Flower
S. P. Shmerin
Indiana
National Committee
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Altseld
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George Wred Williams
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Atlantic States
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Teller
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Texas
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Silver Dick
Georgia
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Blackburn
J. M. Lilly
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Wile
W. OP. St. John
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