Great is politics at Wayne county convention
A boisterous Republican county convention climaxed with Browning’s nomination after a loud show of support for Wagner and Browning. Wagner conceded, Browning was carried to the platform, and Wagner urged unanimous support. Other victorious nominees included Stiles for clerk, Holstein for prosecuting attorney, Fatout for surveyor, Johnson for treasurer, Groff for recorder, and Dunn for sheriff.
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Grant
Wagner
Browning
Wayne Township
Aregelog Browning
Joan Browning
Henry G. Stiles
Col. Black
W. G. Valientira
Stiles
Thad
Geo. W. Spahr
Holstein
Harvey
Fatout
John J. Johnson
Washington Township
Robert KE. Groff
Darnell
Edward Dunn
Dunn
Starving to Death The Strange Case of George Klein
George Klein a 23 year old baker was declared insane and sent to an insane hospital after a fishing trip with his brother near Broad Hipple. He wandered off during a mental episode, was found emaciated with lacerated legs, and since then has refused food except milk every few days. Dr W B Fletcher calls this an abnormal starvation phenomenon as he remains skeletal and refuses nourishment due to a delusion that he is always full of food.
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George Klein
Haker
Broad Hipple
W. B. Fletcher
Klein
Why Didn't Campbell Act Dan Keefe Visit Incident
Dan Keefe of Cincinnati visited his brother Michael Keefe in Indianapolis. A quarrel over a trivial matter led Dan to attack Michael with a three inch blade, injuring his right arm. Captain Campbell declined to take Dan to lock-up despite requests. Keefe remained hospitalized and unable to resume work.
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Campbell
Dan Keefe
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Michael
Harrison-al
Journal
Dan
Capt
Tae Sun
Keefe
Constitution Urges Boycott If Election Bill Becomes Law
Atlanta banner reports the Constitution urges a boycott of northern industries should the federal election bill pass into law, signaling a political stance tied to impending legislation.
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Atlanta
Daly
Poach Crop Estimate Hits 48 Percent of Average
TRENTON New Jersey July 2 Speedcare ful estimates place the New Jersey poach trop at 48 percent of an average crop.
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Trenyon
N. J
New Jersey
Jealousy O Causes the Death of a Prey in Park Tragedy
Jealousy is linked to the killing of Marie Wender, wife of a post office official, in Thiergarten park near Galdfich lake. The body, with a bullet wound and throat cut, was found early Sunday. The husband, away at the time and missing since the discovery, is suspected. a lover rumored for Mrs. Wender is mentioned but unproven.
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Witte
Thiergarten Park
Galdfich Lake
Marie Wender
Denver Hero Sacrificed Life Rescuing Ten From Blaze
John Johnson a hod-barrier died after rescuing ten girls from the burning Commercial hotel in Denver on Sunday. He suffocated trying to save two drunken men, while C J Hoffman and Rondo Loudon were fatally injured. The fire's loss is uncertain.
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Denver
Col
John Johnson
C.J. Hoffman
Rondo Loudon
Bond Demands Stir Conductor Protest In 1900s Railwork
The Conductor protests bond requirements by guaranty firms linked to Montreal. Pennsylva ia Railroad officials defend choosing reliable bondsmen rather than paying high bonds, citing privacy concerns and past injustices. The piece notes other railway figures and anecdotes from Uncle Ben McLean and Charlie Cox.
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A. Ford
Pennsylvania Lines
Guarantes Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Guarantee Company
Montreal
Lse
Rumors of Balkan Uprising Shake Markets and Nations
News from Vienna reports semi panic and weak securities aside from French rentes amid Balkan upheaval talk. Berlin also weighs the rumor, while no confirmation arrives. The piece notes a feared European war if true, with stockbrokers manipulating the scene and no decisive news forthcoming. In Mexico, July 21, San Salvador and Guatemala war reports claim victory and mass arms capture, though Poir admits unequal forces but superior equipment with Winchester rifles. Gen Zeta’s move on Guatemala is anticipated. A separate incident in Thorntown, Ind sees a near miss wreck as the Sheldon train pulls out and a 3:20 freight arrives late. Moses Reece faces trial for assault after shooting at a man weeks prior.
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Loxpox
Daly
Spi
Balkan
Vienna
Parla
Berlin
Qaincton
Crry
Mexico
San Salvador
Guatemala
Senor Poir
Genzeta
Freight handers strike unchanged as sports news mingle
July 23 dispatch notes a largely steady freight handlers strike while sports items report Spokane's breakdown, Dempsey not fighting Sunday, and various minor league results. Also mentions Anderson winning at Brighton Beach and a mystery race scam involving Hamlin and Sunol.
Sun Bicycle Offer Inspires Local Children to Subscribe
Willie A Atkins an 11 year old resident of 577 N Mississippi Ave won a bicycle by securing 100 monthly Sun subscriptions with 50 dollars in cash. The Sun will award bicycles again to other boys and girls who join the race by Oct 1, crediting prior subscribes for those who enter later. The success of Atkins is highlighted to urge more children to participate.
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Iitll
Tux Lux
Tar Sun
Wilite A. Atkins
Mississippias
Florence
Tux Bun
Sun
Willie Atkins
Willie
Ben bought it he did not accept the cottage as a gift
Cincinnati dispatch reports Gen. Harrison bought and paid 10000 dollars for the Cape May summer cottage used by the presidential family. Mrs Harrison confirmed the purchase and said the president offered to buy it but not accept it as a gift. The matter involved a few days stay in the cottage before finalizing the deal. The article also notes street car franchise items on the council agenda.
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Cape May
Cincinnati
Waquier
New York
Gen. Harrison
Harrison
Jaunts of Johnson on Indiana asylums reveal neglect and odd cases
Secretary Johnsgga of the state board of charities describes IU asylums across Indiana, noting staffing, funding gaps, and lax restraints. He cites Randolph as one of the state’s best managed while DeKalb and Spencer show peculiar inmate stories and steep bed bug bounties in several counties. He urges local visits to ensure proper care and reduce mistreatment.
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Johnsgga
State Board of Charitiea
Sineshia
Sun
Tao
Pike County Anylum
Lux
Lodiana
Vigo County
Randolph County
DeKalb County
Lagrange County
Peor
Hendricks County
Johnson
Indiana
Plan to import domestics from New York to PitrspurG
In PitrspurG Pa on July 21 Miss Laura A Powell secretary of D A 3 K of L spoke about a plan to supply competent female domestics by bringing respectable women through New York immigrant stations to the city. She noted girls prefer factory work to domestic service due to wages and praised the need to relieve demand for domestics while outlining wage comparisons.
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Pitrspurg
New York
Laura A. Powell
K. of
Minstrels at Grand for Two Nights With Lew Dockstader
Amusements note Primrose and West present a two night engagement at the Grand Friday and Saturday with Lew Dockstader as a drawing card. They rehearse in Dayton and Cleveland’s minstrels may open the season at the Grand. The limited mail appears at English's a week later. Colored aristocracy opens at the Park August 11.
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Primrose & West
Grand
Lew Dockstader
Dayton
Cleveland
English’s
Park
Glen Echo land boom sparks talk and pension plans
The piece notes a land boom around Glen Echo and the pension topic linked to pensions, widow of Gen. Fremont may be pensioned by act, John Sherman denies retirement, Farmers' Alliance growth in the south, senate committee on eight hour days likely against, annual leave set, death of Rep. Walker Missouri pauses business, tariff debate over tin mines and a statement about skeleton sack suits by Norbert Landgraf.
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Glen Echo
White House
Gen
Fremont
John Sherman
Farmers’ Alliance
South
Senate Committee
Walker
Missouri
House
Senate Finance Committee
South Dakota
Poker Jackpot Lit by Northern Players on St Sioox Island
A late night poker game in Gadaly drew northern players from Savannah. After hours of play a jackpot rose to a large sum. Merritt claimed a $1,000 hand value and pushed in more, Bolton countered with straight flush threats, Bolton finally winning over $40,000. An assault report followed with Trinnell cited as a local victim. Detectives investigated. First, Marshall, Dean and Rivers were arrested for keeping fine houses.
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St. Sioox’s
Gadaly
Savanah
Z. Merritt
Jay Hugh Bolton
Bolton
Meritt
Mr. Merritt
Mr. Bolton
Miceas Boaima Marshall
Fannie Dean
Tena Rivers
Langenberg
Incendiary fire damages rear of 445 Indiana
Damaged property valued at 160 dollars on Sunday afternoon. A horse perished in the blaze. The Indiana Sons of the Revolution, led by W. A. English and others, were incorporated Monday. Police recovered books and clothing stolen from St. John's boys' school. The Kentucky avenue and West Indianapolis streetcar line began operation Saturday with a celebratory event that evening.
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Indiana
Indiana Sons of the Revolution
W. A. English
W. BK. Haglish
Charley Moora
Sll
City Missionary Industrial School
Fair Grounds
Cail- Crew
St. John’s Boys’ School
Joseph K. Breanan
Exoe
Kentucky-ave
Indianapolis
W. B. Montgomery
Michigan St
Typographical Union
Toni McCarty
Samuel Wheaton
Garber
Jos Pyras
Girls Classical School
Susan Rhoda Cutler
M. Antoinette Kemp
H. E. Turner
Acton
Wadnaeaday
Ff. Creytop
University of Nebraska
Francia Murphy
Harry Smith
Walter Hayes
Chicago
J. A. Conklin
Pearl St
Kregelo
J. N. Coffin
Kentucky Ave
Kregele
W. Court-st. Delewarest
St. Clair
Council
W. Hunter
Seventh Presbyterian Church
James M. Bradshaw
Lincoln
Fremont
Sherman
Grant
Gen
Halleck
William Strops
Lenox
Ind
Carmel
Frankfort
Christianave
Clover
Wis
Soaking the Sinners at Police Court
Drunks from Saturday’s convention faced Monday police court in a string of fines. John Flaherty described as fighting drunk received 3 dollars and costs, while several others including Sallie Sims Frank Ruske and Charles Wesley were fined 3 dollars. A 14 year old, William Balfour, admitted taking a note for whisky, and John Really faced a 10 dollar fine after a stabbing incident linked to whisky intoxication. Albert Gilchrist, a colored boot black from New Albany, was sent to the criminal court with hopes of reform school.
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John Flaherty
Manning
Smith
Flaherty
Sallie Sims
Frank Ruske
Charles Wesley
Schott
Sullivan
John Donohue
State House
Dever
Noor
Officara Tieben
Hagerman
Jacob Pierson
Lula Greena
Harve Stont
Albert Gilchrist
Criminal Court
Reform School
Albert
New Albany
Tempest in a Tea Pot at Fairview Missionary Meeting
The Fairview missionaries held a lively session at the camp pavilion with Rev. Dr. Haines presiding and Mrs. J. O. Stewart named head. A medical dispute between allopathic and homeopathic doctors was settled by agreeing doctors from both schools will attend, and no patient will receive medicine without the attending physician. A well is to be sunk and Shaffer offered an electric train for more patient visits, while meals at the grounds will cost ten cents for nonpatients.
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Fairview
Haines
Henry D. Pierce
Caps May
J. O. Stewart
Thase
Boyd
Shaffer
Elevators unite to hamper farmers grain trade
Jamestown North Dakota July 21. It leaks that state elevators have formed a combination and will not store grain. Farmers must sell at harvest end for what they can get, risking an agricultural panic. Also noted is a Brazil army officer conspiracy case with arrests and guard placements near government buildings amid weather updates for Indiana.
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Jamestown, Dak
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George Spihr
Mondey
Ross Hawkins
Drr. Hasselman
Jim Helier
Col. Darnell
Urtea
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Humphrey
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Derrrorr
Upper Peninsula
Ayla
Chicago & Northwestern
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Ban McLean
Chicago & Northweater
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Supt
van Winkie
Ben McLean
Chicago & Northwestern Road
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Charlie Cox
Terra Haute
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Thorntown
Robt
Collman
Moses Reece
Pope
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Cexcinnati
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Trotere
Spokane
Jack Dempsey
Mickey Welch
Fd. Smith
Detroit
Jack Kerins
Association
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Boston Players’ Club
Arthur Pinad
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Sunol
Stanford
K. K. Kures
Wyllie Atkins
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Board of Aldermen
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Odie
Pike County
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Norbert Landgraf
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Waas
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Mr. Flaherty
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