09 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1896
Page
1
At Chicago July 9 delegates crowded Convention Hall for a Democratic platform reading. The New York delegation showed reluctance to declare a stance, while the minority urged a distinct anti silver policy. A Cuban flag incident prompted a swift hush as a minority report and amendments drew applause from some factions.
Collin Campbell once claimed to be unmarried but admitted marriage while employed by Metropolitan Insurance. Mr. P Stephenson aided police by detailing Campbell’s violent treatment of his wife in Indianapolis and Kansas City. The suspect’s exploits widen to St Louis where authorities plan charges and extradition steps. A separate Providence report notes a Star freight derailment near Westerly with one minor injury.
A tense exchange unfolds as a figure dispatches for Greene Smith and seeks his counsel on a pressing matter. The maneuver indicates concern and an attempt to gauge support or reaction from a key ally.
In Chicago a flurry of plans and rumors swirls as Indiana delegates weigh free silver at a national convention. Senator Turpie clashes with reformers while Gov. Altgeld admires a polished orator. Roberts and Smith exchange views on Indiana’s likely tilt and the danger of a Republican landslide if silver is adopted.
The report notes 6009 reinforcements to the Greek frontier and Venezuela sending Cren Pietri to negotiate with the British government over a boundary dispute. Jennings Brothers of Pittsburgh confess judgment for 84208 dollars as 41 operations are suspended. Paris reports a state of siege in Madagascar. Cleveland postmaster John C. Mutehins abandons free silver Democrats for a brevet Republican. Madrid deputy Mella urges government to prepare for a possible U S Spain clash, asserting Spain’s strength.
Frank Gutts of 133 Ind ave reports services for water wells and hardwood mantels. Jno Lilly offers dustless feed for horses. Phone 1791.
Foreclosure on H N Senate avenue residence followed by suit for possession after a tenant refused eviction. A jury verdict for the Wayne International Building Association. A street crash injures a girl as a driver speeds past Ohio and Pennsylvania streets. N Delaware street residents celebrate defeating a street improvement with a picnic at Fairview park. Weather forecast for Indianapolis: rain turning to fair, warmer by Friday.
Chicago dispatch reports George Fred Williams of Massachusetts impressed silverites enough to spark a Bland Williams ticket for vice president. Illinois delegates deny plans to dump Bland for Stevenson on later ballots while Pattison’s name is fading from contention and Beck withdraws Pattison nominating remarks.
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