Democratic convention erupts in chaotic city hall melee
A raucous city Democratic nominating gathering devolves into brawling, shouting, and factional clashes as delegates jeer, cheer, and demand to be seated. Key figures include Sullivan, Downing, Olsen, Kern, and mayoral hopefuls, with Maloney’s cries and Kern’s beard drawing attention amid the chaos.
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Olsen
Mary” Buskirk
Cadi
Controller Woollen
John W. Kern
Kern
Mayor Sullivan
Marshal Hawkins
Attorney Spencer
Bud Swift
Jim Wilson
Dick Lerrick
Assessor Wolf
Herman Bamberger
W. H
Keach
Otto
Frenzel
Adolph Siedenstecker
Will English
Eleventh Ward
Nanimous
Sim Coy
John P. Frenzel
Coy
Sullivan
Capt. Maloney
Ward 11
Cal- Rose
Indianepes
Lome la Ores
Downing
Rogers
Business” Administration
Norse Welcome for Viking Ship in Chicago Bay
In Chicago the Viking ship reached the city after a flotilla greeted it with 21 gun salutes and cannon thunder. Capt. Anderson and crew boarded the Ivanhoe, were welcomed by the Norwegian commissioner, then moved to Jackson Park with speeches and a city welcome from Mayor Herrison. Richard Muntz, Sr. and Jr. appeared in court over a convention dispute. the father fined $1, the boy dismissed.
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Curiaco
U. S
Michigan
Blake
Andy Johnson
Norway
Evanston
Anderson
Jackson Park
van Burenst
Uerrison
Duluth
Park
White
Richard Muntz
Fire destroys Mansfield glass works in Lockroint
The store houses sheds and packing house of A. J. Mansfield glass manufacturer in Lockroint were burned on Wednesday. Loss is estimated at 40000 dollars and fully insured. Incendiary origin is suspected.
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Lockroint
N.Y
A. J. Mansfield
Naval Officers to be Tried in Malta
In Vauterra Malta on July 12 officers of the Mediterranean squadron charged with responsibility for the Victoria disaster will be tried in this city on July 17.
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Vauterra
Malta
Mediterranean Squadron
Barnes stationer assets and liabilities reveal credit limit failure
Curiaco July 12 report states Charles M Barnes, stationer at 75 Wabasha, was assigned Wednesday. Total assets reach 171000 with liabilities at 112000, and the firm could not secure an extension of credit.
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Curiaco
Chas. M. Barnes
Wabashawe
Dyeing and Cleaning. Smith's Dye Works at 67 N
Smith's Dye Works on Pennsylvania Street offers dyeing and cleaning services. Location listed as 67 North, Pennsylvania Street, with emphasis on fabric care and garment cleaning. Local business card style entry noting address and trade.
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Smith’s Dye Works
Pennsylvania-st
City Bonds Issue Looms Over Pierce Loan Letter
City officials debate temporary financing as Mayor Sullivan weighs two loan offers to bridge a $600,000 bond due issue. H D Pierce offers $25,000 cash with terms, while New York Life offers up to $100,000 at legal rate. Woollen and Jones defend the administration against bond-payers pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Administration
Sullivan
Woollen
Clty
Jones
Tn Stn
Winslow, Lanier & Co
Coffin & Stanton
New York Life Insurance Company
H. D Pierce
Panic on New York Stock Market and Brazilian Revolution
Panicky trading grips New York as Tuesday’s slide triggers heavy activity and brief rebounds. London market also unsettled by rail declines while Brazil's Revolution spreads with Admiral Waldenkock seizing the Jupiter near Montevideo and blocking Brazilian ships from Rio Grande do Sul.
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Walt St
N. Y
Loxton
London Stock Exchange
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
New York
London
Brazil
Admiral Waldenkock
Rio Grand- Do-Sul
Jupiter
Montevide
Rio Grand-Do-Sul
Waldenkock
Weather Glance From The Clerk On A Hot Day
The writer questions the value of a weather forecast and notes readers will infer meaning from printed marks. He predicts generally fair weather with light showers possible in the northern portion on Thursday, reflecting a casual, era voice.
Governor remits fine for illicit toxicants sale in Indianapolis
Wednesday the governor remitted a $100 fine to Lawrence Craddock of Indianapolis for illegal sale of toxicants. Tim Griffin, state house custodian, left for a three week hunting and fishing trip near Brooklyn with four guns and five dogs. John Jones, colored, jailed for five years and fined $100 for assaulting 5 year old Jaysie Stuman. Governor pardoned Charles Fleming from prison conditionally on liquor abstinence. Patrick Barrett and James Thompson pleaded guilty to grand larceny. Barrett got one year, Thompson two. They stole clothing from Charles and Warren Oakes. In federal court Martha E Barry sued Railway officials and employees association for $3,060. she had a verdict for $2,000 in Tennessee not paid.
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Lawrence Craddock
Indianapolis
Tim Griffin
State House
Brooklyn
Ind
John Jones
Jaysie Stuman
Matthews
Chas. Fleming
Fleming
Patrick Barrett
James Thompson
Barrett
Thompson
Charles
Warren Oakes
Martha E. Barry
Tennessee
J. R. Pedigo
Tragedy and odd discoveries at city warehouse shaft
Firemen died from injuries while ten bodies were found in a cold storage shaft only to be revealed as dressed sheep remains. John Braun, 32, a Sinker-Davis machinist, died after heavy drinking and severe cramps. his family doubts suicide, coroner orders autopsy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcago
Louis J. Frank
Mercy Hospital
John Braun
Schaefer
Braun
Vrnon
Sinker- Davis Works
A Room for Fairbanks Mayoral Nomination Discussed
A Columbia club caucus of about 80 Republicans discussed the mayoralty and backed CO. W. Fairbanks to oppose Sullivan with Denny seen as unbeatable by Denny supporters. Fairbanks may enter the convention after reconciling a reconsidered bid. The News suggested Sullivan should not head affairs, signaling possible support for Fairbanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Club
Messrs. Gordon
Hawkins
Morris
CO. W. Fairbanks
Little Tommy
Denny
Sullivan
Littleaom
Fairbanks
City board contracts and inspector plan for garbage
The Board of Public Works signed a garbage collection contract with J. W. Woodard on Wednesday. They discussed a proposed inspector to monitor hauling and report to property owners. A dispute over frontage based assessments for Monument-place improvements arose, with critics urging square yard calculation. The board will consult the city attorney for possible correction. Additional contracts were awarded for brick pavement on Charless8i between Ray and Morrissis to James Hudson at 48 cents per foot, and brick work for a bridge near Pogue's Run at Vermont St to Hines Hege.
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J. W. Woodard
Board of Public Works
J. Voss
Voss
Ray
Morrissis
James Hudson
Hines Hege
Au Bridge
Pogue’s Run
Vermont St
Demurrer filed in rail case and Austria envoy news
A federal court demurrer was filed in the Whiting Hammond East Chicago street railway versus Michigan Central railway suit after a prior restraining order. Judge Baker warned tracks must be removed in 15 days or city officials face contempt. Also reported Paris notes that ex-prefect Lose is to be named ambassador to Austria.
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Whiting, Hammond & East Chicago Street Railway Company
Michigan Central Railway Company
Street Railway
Baker
Hamilton County
Austria
Paris
M. Lose
Doctor Holt Reinstated After Pension Claim Misstatement
Washington July 12. Dr Warner Holt a pension clerk suspended for saying pensions were granted for baldness has been reinstated as the truth of his claim was proven. The decision restores Holt to duty after the inquiry confirmed his assertion.
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Washineton
Warner Holt
Investigation Over Death After July City Hospital Operation
The Lafayette couple brought Mrs. Clevenger to City hospital for an ovarian tumor. An operation on July 5 ended in her death half an hour later. Coroner Beck and William Yilson questioned surgeons while Dr Pantzer defended the procedure, saying it was a last resort. The husband and wife were prepared for the worst, and Pantzer noted potential survival if no operation had been done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Springsteen
Randall Abrams
Morris Riley
Chas Froschauer
Springsteen
Riley
South Side
Abrams
I. C. Buskirk
Senator Turpie
Tun Fun
Franklin Clevenger
Lafayette
City Hospital
Pantzer
Win. Wilson
Beck
Clevenger
Coffee Trade Stalled by Brazilian Cable Embargo
In New York the coffee, rubber, and South American trade faces a near standstill due to Brazil’s revolution and government control of the cable. Messages in cipher are blocked, forcing costly plain-language dispatches or delays. Dealers halt Brazil business until embargo ends. Funeral of Justice Blatchford Held in New York with Chief Justice Fuller as pallbearer. Springfield Bank of Commerce fails with $176,000 deposits.
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New York
Brazil
Coffes Exchange
Rio Janeiro
Rio
Pernambuco
Coffes
Sendera
Springfield
Bank of Commerce
Death sentence set for Parker and McAfee in 1893 case
Judge Cox overrules motion for a new trial and the state's motive to record statements. John Parker and Edward McAfee are sentenced to hang at the northern penitentiary on November 3, 1893, for the spring drug store shooting that killed Charley Eyster. The pair protest innocence while jail visits from families and sweethearts unfold amid courtroom tension.
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John Parker
Edward McAtee
Criminal Court
Cox
Parker
McAfee
William Stanley
MicAfee
Charles Eyster
Charley Eyster
Third
Mississippists
Northern
Dbelfors
Coljing
Bessie King
Dora Bimpson
Poison in the Well at Maple Street
A cowardly poisoning attempt occurred Saturday at 1228 Maple Street near Mountain residence. Mrs Mountain and her two daughters drank water laced with arsenic. a physician was not called and home remedies helped. Chemist Hurty found large arsenic quantities in the sample. police investigation ongoing with family withholding names.
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Maplest
Irs
Mate Mountain
Jirs
Hicks
Alhans
Mra
Mountain
Hurty
Taxes and a chained engine prompt payment on Findlay line
Treasurer Shaw used force to secure $2,255 in back taxes by chaining the Findlay Fort Wayne and Western outgoing train to the track. The railroad has not paid taxes for three years while the treasurer’s term ends and a receiver may take control. In a separate note, Grover Cleveland’s health shows improvement as he visits Bourne with Col. Lamont and Surgeon-general Bryant.
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Shaw
Findlay
Ft. Wayne & Western
Grover
Buzzano's Bay
Col. Lamont
Bryant
Bourne
Joseph Jefferson
Jefferson
Gray Gables
Cleveland
Gladstone seeks re election amid Mindlethan NY muddle
Fragmented notices report Gladstone planning re election in Mindlethan New York hide leather and shoe dealers meet Wednesday. American varnish company plant Chicago burned with 00000 loss. Government lines on Choc taw Indiane death sentence protests. Plankington bank directors Milwaukee indicted. bank failure blamed on shady transactions. Bridge at Water st Cleveland collapse injuring men, killing horses. Sherman silver purchase repeal advocated. Ads push Simmons Liver Regulator for morning sickness and breath.
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Gladstone
Mindlethan
New York
American Varnish Company
Chicago
Water St. Cleveland
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Precinct 101
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Olaf Olsen
Sullivan Clique
John Reardon
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White City
Pierce
Wall-st
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