At Democratic Convention Newsroom Talks VP Pick
Report from Denver July coverage shows delegates fixated on Bryan's running mate. Names floated include Harrison James McNeil and others as possible second on ticket amid NY influence and anti-Bryan tensions. Meeting opens with Clayton, Parker, and Gompers cited as platform debate intensifies.
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W. G. F. Price
Denver
Col
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
George Gray
Delaware
Bryan
Joseph Marvel
Massachusetts
Archibald McNeil
Connecticut
Francis Burton Harrison
New York
John Mitchell
Illinois
D. R. Francis
Missouri
Towne
Kerne
Indiana
Harrison
Murphy
Connors
McCarren
Bryann
Alton B. Parker
Resolutions Committee
Bell
James Guffey
Pennsylvania
Henry D. Clayton
Maryland
Dixie
Fsbor
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Labor
Gompers
Chicago
Contested Pennsylvania Delegation Faces Convention Fight
In Denver July columns, Bryan forces oust Pennsylvania Guffey delegates 30 to 14, denying Miller action and sparking parliamentary questions. Dualtt and others say the move disenfranchises Pennsylvania, risking a floor battle as credentials decisions ripple through several state contests and committees.
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Ernest Eli Roeser
Denver
William Jennings Bryan
James Guffey
Pennsylvania
Credentials
Guffey
Arthur G. Dualtt
Credentials Committee
Bell
Gilfey
Dualtt
Ohio
Tom Johnson
New York
Murphy
Ilinois
Sullivan
Johnson Delagates
Idaho
Dubois
District of Columbia
Clayton
Davis
New Grand Jury Starts Probe Work
The new grand jury was charged Wednesday morning by Judge Pritchard to continue the investigation of county affairs. It is composed of Harry Crossland foreman Henry Nicolai Joseph Bosley C. C. Han Jesse Summars and Eli Reynolds. The judge sought several promiment men but they offered excuses. Names called included T. B. Laycock George W Powell James A Fox Franklin Vonnegut Dean and Charles Muir.
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Pritchard
Harry Crossland
Henry Nicolai
Joseph Bosley
Merant
C. C. Han
Jesse Summars
Eli Reynolds
T. B. Laycock
George W. Powell
State Guard
James A. Fox
Franklin Vonnegut
Dean
Charles Muir
Lawn fete by Ladies of the G A R at 2511 Yandes Street
Col A D Streight circle No 16 sponsors a lawn fete Thursday evening at 2511 Yandes Street. Ladies of the G A R organize the event. Proceeds support veterans and community activities.
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A. D. Streight
The
Yandes Street
Harmony in Cleveland resolution at Democratic convention
Denver July 8 harmony formed over Grover Cleveland resolutions easing clashes among Democratic leaders at the national convention. Francis of Missouri and Parker aided by Bryan reached agreement after two hours of talks, with Bryan supporting Cleveland’s honesty and rugged character. Francis emerged as Bryan’s spokesman.
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Thomas Rogers
Denver
Col
Grover Cleveland
David R. Francis
Missouri
Alton B. Parker
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Gold Wing
Parker
Cleveland
Francis
Fairview
Frylan
Francis Ws
Democratic Party
Defense oRores Points in Groves Murder Gage
Spencer Indiana July Cassel on trial for the murder of Thomas Mills. witnesses report two buggies leaving Quincy soon after the crime. James Stevens swears the buggy carried the killers. Medical experts note head blows can awaken then relapse. Curry Hart says Cassel claimed they hit him and asked about “Uncle Tom.”
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Spencer
Ind
Emory Caseel
Thomas Mills
Quincy
James Stevens
Curry Hart
Cassel
Hart
Uncle Tom
Democracy's Tribute to Grover Cleveland Dead
Delegates at the national convention acknowledge in Grover Cleveland a strong leader and able statesman. They express deep sorrow at his death, extend sympathy to Mrs. Cleveland, and order the resolution placed on records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
United States
Imrs
Democratic Party
Cleveland
These Men Are High in Ranks of DeMocRacy
A historical snapshot features Supreme Court Justice William J. Gaynor, a vice Presidential candidate, amid Democratic leaders Norman Mack, John Osborne, Thomas Taggart, Roger Sullivan, Urey Woodson, and Henry Clayton at the Democrat convention in Denver.
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Supreme Court
William J. Gaynor
Mr.gaynorr
New York
Denver
Norman
Fe.mack
Buffalo
John Osborne
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Roger Sullivan
Urey Woodson
Henry Clayton
Burglars Blow Safes At Diamond Point Pen Firm
New York July 8 burglars exploded safes in the Diamond Point Pen company offices at Pearl and Beekman streets stealing between 25000 and 30000 dollars. They bored through 20 inch masonry to a higher floor then breached another wall before escaping with the loot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nilw York
Diamond Point Pen Company
Pearl and Beekman Streets
Bryan at Home Receives Denver Convention News
From Fairview Nebraska Bryan stays near his Bryan home with a special wire to his office. He says no plans to attend the Denver convention though future events could change that. He watches bulletins closely and smiles at applause from the Denver gathering.
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Bryan
Denver
Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
County Auditor Sahm Pledges Four-Year No-Vacation Term
County Auditor Sahm declares he will not take a vacation during his four year incumbency. He says he will stay on the job at all times but will grant each employee in the office a two week paid annual vacation.
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Sahm
Shower planned by Edwin Ray M E church for new hospital
The Edwin Ray M E church congregation will hold a shower Thursday afternoon and night for the new Methodist hospital. Those unable to attend afternoon can bring gifts to the church lecture room at night.
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Edwin Ray M. E. Church
New Methodist Hospital
Church
Editor W H Boswell Dies At Grand Rapids
W H Boswell former publisher of the Noblesville Democrat died at his daughter Mrs George W Stall in Grand Rapids Michigan Wednesday morning at age 78 His remains will be entered at Crownland cemetery Noblesville Indiana Friday morning Boswell was connected with the Indianapolis Sentinel in 1852.
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W. H. Boswell
Noblesville Democrat
George W. Stall
Grand Rapids
Mich
Crownland Cemetery
Noblesville
Ind
Boswell
Indianapolis Sentinel
Hitchcock Named Chairman and Navy Relieves Admiral Dayton
FRANK HITCHCOCK chosen chairman of the Republican national committee at Hot Springs Virginia. RELIEVES DAYTON FROM COMMAND Navy de partment orders assign Rear Admiral Swinburn to Pacific fleet Aug. 1 and send Dayton home to await retirement. JOHN D ROCKEFELLER CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY Rockefeller marks his sixty ninth birthday at his Cleveland summer home. AUTOPSY ON WOMAN S BODY An autopsy was held today on the body of Mrs Lillian Apel Emery musician who died after an operation with possible official action to follow.
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Frank Hitchcock
Hot Springs
Republican National Committee
Dayton
Washington
Navy Department
Pacific Fleet
W. T. Swinburn
Dayton i
Rockefeller
Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller
New York
Lillian _ Apel-Emery
New Long Distance Tax Value Reduction Plea
C S Norton, secretary treasurer of the New Long Distance Telephone Co, urged the state tax board to lower the company's assessed property value to about 300000, arguing market value of securities supports the figure. The board had set 531274, higher than actual value, citing a prior error taxing 400000 in treasury bonds with no value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Norton
New
Long Distance Telephone Company
Norton
Telephone Company
The
Bell Company
Indianapolis
Treasury
No Locks for Ja County Lacks Price
The County Board of Charities asks to fit new locks on Marion county jail cells and the county commissioners have moved to authorize the repairs. A bid of 150 dollars was submitted but only 113 dollars is available. The commissioners will not proceed until the county council provides an appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Charities
Marion County
Hem enway Named Chicago Manager Of National Campaign
In West Hot Springs Virginia on July a sub committee of the national Republican committee met. Senator Hem enway was chosen to be the Chicago manager of the national campaign. George R. Sheldon of New York was selected treasurer of the committee.
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George R. Sheldon
New York
Fire scare at Guarantee Tire ends as false alarm
The fire department responded Wednesday morning to 288 M Winds Street after reports of a fire at Guarantee Tire Company. It turned out to be a scare with no flames found and no damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guarantee Tire Company
Missing Four US boys feared drowned after fishing trip
George Gentry aged 16 of 205 N Germania and James Williams aged 513 W McCarty disappeared after a Saturday fishing trip in White Water river near Whiteland Johnson county. Mrs Gentry fears they were drowned. search by locals and river drag planned if no trace found. The Williams boy has no local relatives.
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George Gentry
N. Germania Avenue
James Williams
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