Convention Fiats and Nominations at Chicago Vice Presidential Ballot
A fragmented Chicago convention diary describes slow attendance and mixed energy as delegates prepare for the vice presidential nomination. Nomination speeches cite states like Pennsylvania Massachusetts and Louisiana, with early balloting showing Sibley Williams Sewall and McLean receiving votes across numerous states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Arkana Bewill
Connecticut
Harrity
California
Boies
Williams
Sewall
Delaware
Sibley
Florida
Colorado
Idaho
Bland
Georgia
Twinois
Didiana
Fithian
Dllinois
Winiams
Massachusetts
Blackburn
Mclean
Iowa
Teler
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Daniel
Mississippi
Missouri
Illinois
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Clark
North Dakota
Ohio
Lewis
Oregon
Pennoyer
Pennsylvania
Pattison
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Sewail
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Vermont
West Virgindia
Washington
Wisconsin
Indian Territory
S Vates
Fennoyer
Bloody Farm Tragedy Ends in Double Fatal Clash
In Flackville a farmyard murder erupted during a quarrel between two farm hands Perry and McLain. Perry stabbed McLain with a knife after a pitchfork clash, McLain died at the barn. Perry was arrested as neighbors watched the grisly scene and police prepared for grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otter
Perry
Meiuain
Aye
Biel
Mehein
Abeh
Chal Mchain
York
Miller
McLain
John Brown
Wise
Melain
Phe Wa
Hyland
Rinker
Miller Farm
SUN
Mec- Tain
Biood
Welain
Should Have Been Matthews Chairman Critiques Democrats
Chairman Young of the Republican county committee criticizes the Democratic National Convention. He says Saturday morning the Democrats chose the best bargain from a job lot, except for Gov. Matthews, who would have been a stronger choice for the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Frederick Williams
Marsden
Louisiana
Wei
Air
John R. McJean
Ohio
Maloney
Washington
de Staund
Mir Mintoney
State of Washington
Don Pf Lewis
Matthews
Young
Republican County Committee
Gov
United Press
Bryan
Walsh
Georgia
Democratic Party
Free Silver
National Democratic Convention
Ile
Teller
Great Northern Hotel
Dubois
Idaho
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Cannon
Utah
Mantle
Montana
Towne
Minnesota
Hartman
Shaffroth
Colorado
Newlands
Nevada
Téller
Denver
Messrs
Southport Man Thomas Bowen Dies Suddenly at Night
Thomas Bowen of Southport died Friday night at 10 from heart failure after forty years of marriage. He was a widower with two adopted children. The funeral is set for Monday with burial at Crown Hill Cemetery. Jno. M. Lilly handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bowen
Southport
Crown Hill Cemetery
Fourth winner Jennie Watts wins bicycle in Sun contest
Jennie Watts aged 11 of 63 Ellen street is the Sun contest’s fourth wheel winner. She was the 239th entry and, within three weeks, secured the required number of subscribers. Entries remain open until September 1. Call the Sun counting room for brinks and full instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Watts
Ellen Sr
Ers
Jennie
J. J. Watts
H. T. Conde Implement Company
Henee
Verner Denies Personal Profits in Indianapolis Contracts
Contractor McNally and associates are accused of profiting from contracts. Verner asserts no personal gain and promises stockholders an investigation if desired. Weather outlook for Indianapolis: warm with rain Saturday night into Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiuvras A. Vernier
Indianapolis
Mewar
Lew Wallace
Mor
Melee
Mivself
McNally
Womiai Social and Church Activities Noted
The Womiai group will meet at 4 o clock Monday in Roberts Park Church. Dr Lucas plans Sunday sermons with morning and evening topics, while Miss Nellie Pilbeck of Terre Haute visits the Scholz family. A Brooklyn divine will preach multiple Sundays at the Ninth Presbyterian Church. Park board sods a tri angular park corner, and local clubs consider reorganization and corporate filings in Grant County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womiai
Roberts Park
Lucas
Phe Eurochon
Pauls
Nellie Fpilbeck
Nick'’ Hilbeck
Terre Haute
Scholz
Pennsylvania-st
Ben F. Hayden
Templeton Hall
Merchants’ Specialty Company
Grant County
Capital Stock
Star City Cyele Club
Lafayette
W. R. Lawton
Brooklyn
Colored Ninth Presbyterian Church
Park Board
St. Clair
John W. Blake
Chicago
Edward Joyce
Monon Yards
Anud
Tie
City Hospital
John P. Clark
Decatur County
Matthews
Young Clark
Barney Stevenson
H. J. Craig
United Press
Republican blossoming Robinson Fred Rush Henry Wetzel and
A fragment mentions Republican figures Robinson, Fred Rush, Henry Wetzel, and John La Bensilist in a budding political context. The text cites several individuals and hints at party activity without detailing events or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Fred Rush
Henry Wetzel
John la Bensilist
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Pam
M. M. Mike
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Los Angeles
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Moses
Yard
Ferry
Flackville
Plack Ville
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Dliram Miller
Tata
Murr
Medlain
Hear
Ruladin
Thome
Roinl
Mr. Millers
Casi
Alett
Descarcer
Aige
Iris
Firhanepolis
Thomas
Bowen
Alesis
Jno
M. Lilly
the Sun
Cotlees
Mir. McKee
Myr. Verner
City Life
Frank Butts
Inday
Patrick Walsh
Omaha
C. P
W. J. Bryan
Victor
Flo
Mr. Bryan
Clifton House
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