Populist convention tensions in St Louis center on Bryan indecision
In St Louis on July 17, the populist executive committee plans to guide the party at its upcoming convention. Cyclone Davis of Texas is favored for chairman, with Marion Butler and Thomas Pettit also contenders. Some oppose indorsing Bryan, while Pettit supports him. A public meeting at LaClede hotel aims to rally anti-Bryan sentiment. Births, deaths, and marriages are listed amid routine notices.
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ST. Louis
U. P
The
People's Party
Indorsing Bryan
Pettit
LaClede
Exciting Broad Ripple Cycle Meet Ends With Fast Finishes
A large Indianapolis crowd witnessed thrilling races at the Broad Ripple track. David Willis and Craig shone in multiple events as Overturf and others faced falls. Willis edged Craig and David for the mile win in 2:28.0. Weigand paced a 1:06 15 half mile, and the final sprint saw David, Willis, and Craig top the field.
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Willis
Craig
Weigand
Broad Ripple Track
Indianapolis Cycle Track Association
Broad Ripple
Soing
Broa Ripple Company
Hig
Jie
Ducikwatl
Levey
Richmond
Hill
Overturf
Barneclow
Eimalifs
Wolf
Anderson
Lam Ane Graves
Tatulem
Siambd
Paxton
Hegin
Tom David
Duckwall
Tine
Tate Weigand
Birge
Huffman
Populist Meeting Hinted as National Convention Nears
Secretary Silas Shepard of the populist state central committee called a sub committee meeting for Saturday at his office. He doubts full attendance. The national populist convention in St. Louis next week may endorse or nominate Bryan. Indiana delegates favor action. few Indians expected due to no platform fight.
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Ar. Southworth
Farmers’ Alliance
Shotel Barnum
Coal
Lidfies
Oklahoma
Indell
Col Baiex
Kans
Jerry Simpson
Congress
Kansas Statesman
Hursday
J. Z. Mortechairman
National Committee
Dawd
Silver Party
Dowd
Teller
Colorado
Missonuvi
Arkansas
Nebraska
Minnesota
Idaho
Montana
Silas Shepard
State Central Committee
St. Louis
Shepard
Bryan
Indiana
Weather Outlook for Indianapolis Area Holiday Weekend
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for warmer conditions with fair skies for the 26 hours ending Friday night. Clouding increases with possible showers, followed by a warmer Saturday as seas of humidity rise. Special notes on bath rooms and room tiles included in the section.
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Indianapolis
A. H.N
Ferry Disaster Capsizes on Cleveland River
A flat bottom ferry with about 25 workers and five bars aboard capsized after a passing tug caused waves. Rescue efforts found 15 bodies, with three still missing at noon. Crowds gathered as life-saving crews searched, and a grieving family learned of a father's death.
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Father
Flo
Mother
Cushing
la Honda
Struck by car injures elderly man at street crossing
Henry Witthoft, 77, was struck by car No. 228 near Newderser am Washington sis Friday morning. He suffered a fractured collar bone and multiple head injuries. taken to City hospital. The motorman’s whistle failed to warn him. witnesses said the car wasn’t moving fast.
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Werthound Stock Yards
Henry Witthoft
Newderser Am
Washingtonsis
Hewes
Perry
Witthoft
Bast-st
National items from a bustling political page
Reported bank closure at First national bank of Tillsboro O sparks talk of a bond issue next Monday. Cen tralver Eckels abandons Chicago ticket, L B Blair resigns as New Brunswick premier with Jos Mitchell succeeding. Southern Democrats oppose Bryan endorsement at St Louis. Two drowned when a ferry capsized in Cleveland O. mine disaster near Jackson O leaves one dead and four injured. Maximo Gomez plans a joint Havana Santiago strike. Buffalo Bill wagon accident near Cleveland. Republican national committee meets Melvinley at Canton for a brief speech.
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Centrolvler Eckels
Chicago
L. B. Blair
New Brunswick
Jos. Mitchell
Southern Pops
Bryan
St. Louis
Cleveland
Jackson
Maximo Gomez
Havana
Santiago
Republican
National
MelXinley
Canton
Hoffbauer’s Contorted Testimony in Brightwood Murder Case
Joseph Hoffbauer told Coroner Castor details on the Boyd Reed fatal confrontation at Lutz's saloon in Brightwood last week. He claims he aimed to cool Reed’s anger, denied urging Reed to attack Boyd, and described taking a beer mallet from Reed during a back room struggle. Hoffbauer notes others drank heavily, mentions a woman Boyd drank with, and says Reed left with him after the fight. Coroner urges identification of the woman and notes Boyd's thin skull from the fatal blow delivered by Reed.
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Joseph Hoffbauer
Castor
Irente Boyd
Ton Reed
Lutz
Brightwood
Boyd
Tie
Reel
Reed
Hoffbauer
Hoffhauer
Read
Bord
Holfgauer
Cole
Itter
Three Drowned Near Lake Harbor After Boat Sinks
A Grand Haven family, Frank Lane his wife and child, sailed from Grand Haven in a small sloop. The vessel was found overturned on the beach at Lake Harbor Friday morning, and all three are believed drowned following the storm that struck Tuesday.
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Museegon
Micch
W—l. P
Frank Lane
Grand Haven
Lake Harbor
Weekend special sales and store promotions across the city
Hammel's sale is Saturday with groceries from Wm Beschmann & Co while Chas Mayer & Co. offer sporting goods. Concert at Brosnan Bros. Tomorrow features top grocers Surbey & Amt. The Globe and New York store announce summer sales tomorrow as Kreitlein lists bargains. Wasson presents Saturday bargains and Western dry goods offers free souvenirs tomorrow. Ruben's misfit parlors promote Original 23 hats and caps. Albert Gall and Arcade advertise season goods and heavy discounts.
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Surbey & Amt
Globe
New York
Kreitlein
Wasson
Western Dry Goods Company
Danbury
People’s Outfitting
Albert Gall
Ruben
Batés House
Lapland
Rat attack sailor found aboard wrecked schooner
Albert Jackson, passenger aboard the Jessie P., drifted for ten days after a gulf wreck. Abandoned in a cabin, he survived on rats gnawing at him until a fishing boat found the wreck. He was unconscious but received care and may recover.
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Sv’. Andrews Bay
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UC. F
Jessie P
Pensacola
Albert Jackson
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Jackson
Gtiven Awa
Drowning Fatality at Petite Lake Near Antioch Ill
Henry C. Rogers drowned while attempting to save Mrs. J. McGill at Petite lake. He was brought to Indianapolis for burial, survived by a musical background, and had served as steward of the Petite lake club house. The tragedy occurred as a bathing party was in progress and Mrs. McGill was rescued after 40 minutes of revival efforts.
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Petite Lake
Antioch
Ill
Indianapolis
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Genton
Butler Ecollege
Rogers
J. IX. McGill
Richmond
Ind
Earlham
Old Central Christian Church
Isan
Peaches Rally Boost Indianapolis Market
Indiana peaches flood Indianapolis with record high quality and volume. Henry Payne of Syrup's commission house reports peaches from Borders, Ind., at 128 to a bushel and heavier than California fruit, selling from 1 to 1 ¼ dollars per bushel. Apples arrive in better grade, likely to sell low.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Henry Payne
Syrup
Commission House
Peach Farm
Borders
Ind
California
Iroquois club of Lafayette formed
CITY Life reports the Iroquois club of Lafayette was incorporated. Friday Reverend T S Guthrie is recovered enough to preach at Central Universalist Church. Clerks in the pension office will work 9 to 4 with lunch, then 6 pm closing during payments. A homing pigeon from Carbon Indiana was released on the state house roof by inspector C G Hall. Carbon is 53 miles from Indianapolis. Zenia Beechman obtained a warrant to arrest Robert Flanigan for betrayal. Flanigan fled during transport after bail arrangements. Justice Hay notes he is the first in his court to post bail.
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Lafayette
T. S. Guthrie
Central Universalist Church
Pension Office
Carbon
Ind
State House
CG. F. Hall
Codianapolis
Zenia Beechman
Justice Hay
Robert Flanigan
Ther
Smock
Flanigan
Watterson Backing Free Silver Sparks Democratic Rift
Geneva interview quotes Col Henry Watterson denouncing the Chicago platform as monstrous and warns it could trigger civil war. He urges a new Democratic convention with a separate ticket to hold two to four million loyal Democrats seeking a safe harbor from McKinley support, Carlisle or Whitney might beat Bryan in votes.
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Chicago
Col. Watterson
McKinley
Wise Counsels
Messia
Carlisle
Whitney
Mr. Bryan
Unidentified man killed in Haughville car crash near Belt
The body of a man killed by a Haughville car near the Belt Wednesday night remains unidentified at Whitsett's morgue. George Purnell of 5 Douglas St. says he recognized the deceased as someone he and his wife helped on W Michigan St. Wednesday. Louis Gibbs/ Ginderson reports seeing the man around Berh ville and says the victim once worked as a farmer northwest of Haughville. Information from SUN points to Henry Stone as the likely name, a veteran with a pension, though verification continues.
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Whitsett
George Purnell
Douglas St
Michigan St
Louis Gibberson
Ginderson
Berhville
SUN
Henry Stone
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