Kern Chosen Permanent Chairman At Democratic City Convention
The Indianapolis Democratic City Convention named John W. Kern as permanent chairman, with T. Taggart poised for nomination. Kern urged harmony and pledged a strong fight against Republicans, highlighting Bryan’s 1896 victory and criticizing Mark Hanna. The platform backed streetcar reform, cheaper gas, water plant acquisition, park funding, anti-corporate power, and municipal improvements.
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Jno
Bryan
Mark Hanna
Gen. Prosperity
Indianapolis
Ireland
John W. Kern
Romus F. Stuart
M. H. Cain
Samuel Morss
The
Sentinel
Chicago
Mcixinley
S. Delawarest
Thomas Taggart
Tom Hudson
Resolutions Committee
Taggart
Taggart Dominates Wednesday Primaries with Broad Delegates
In a sweeping Wednesday primary, Taggart secured 649 delegates with few opponent challenges and widespread resolutions backing his nomination. Several precincts elected Taggart delegates amid isolated anti-Taggart contests, notably in Cox precinct where two of three delegates opposed him.
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Thomas Taggart
Taggart
Frank Mays
John Navin
Theodore Harrison
Jos. Bristow
J. W. Christie
Ward 2
Brown
U. N. Gold
Gold
Branthoever
Bimétal Jic League
Pierce Norton
Cox
Crushed by Elevator in Stevenson Building Tragedy
Benjamin Thomas a Stevenson building elevator operator was crushed between the elevator and shaft wall on the sixth floor while moving furniture. Witnesses heard a cry as the elevator passed the sixth floor. His mangled body, aged 48, was found at the foot of the shaft beneath fallen furniture. He lived at Michigan and Blaketsa.
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Benjamin Thomas
Stevenson
Thomas
Michigan
Blakests
Sahm Postmaster Targeted by Political Scheme
Reported plan to oust Postmaster Sahm before term ends in fall, led by Republican figures who sought charges against him. William King, once a letter carrier with indefinite leave and now seeking reinstatement, refused to join. King notes discrepancies exist but denies any sinister motives from Sahm.
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Sahm
William King
King
Department
Washington
Indianapolis Interest in Indiana Farmers' Savings and Loan
About 75 Indianapolis residents show interest as the Indiana farmers' savings and loan association enters receivership at Fort Wayne on R. C. Bell's filing. John B. Hann serves as local representative. roughly 1000 shares are held locally. Appraiser William Miller is named. assets and liabilities are stated, with mortgages totaling around 994,000 on farms across the middle western states. The Indiana Trust Company holds 27,600 in securities for the association.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Farmers’ Savings and Loan Association
A. A. Purman
Fort Wayne
R. C. Bell
John B. Hann
FI2
Flo
William Miller
Middle Western
Indiana Trust Company
Man Struck by Train Near Union Station
Bennett Taylor age 34 of Stevens Street was struck by a Big Four train east of Union station on Wednesday afternoon and badly bruised. He was treated by Dr. Larrabee of Central College and is expected to recover.
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Bennett Taylor
Stevens St
Union Station
Ife
Larrabee
Central College
Miners Strike Gains Momentum Across Regions
Reports from Chicago Columbus and Fairmont detail a widening coal miners strike. Gov Atkinson voices sympathy and denies anti strike aims while urging peace. In Ohio and New Jersey unions back the action as 600 West Virginia district miners join the walkout. Debs Mahon and Ratchford arrive in Fairmont to support organizing efforts and pledge aid as miners in several districts suspend work.
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Columbus
Pearce
United Mine Workers
Pomeroy
West Virginia
Newark
N. J
Ratchford
Fairmont
W. Va
M. D. Ratchford
United Mine Workers of America
West Virginia Central
Mr. Ilkins
Dolan
Pennsylvania
de Armitt
Handley
Carver
Mecca
Riverside
Belmont
Black Cat
Crescent
NTT
Coal Valley
Forest Hill
Edgewater
Engle
Powelton
Cannelton
New River District
Samuel Gemperts
Sll
American Federation of Labor Unions
Cocal
Suevers
Minersville
Debs
Mahon
Morongah
New England
Gastou
Kansas
Missouri
Logan Monument Dedication Parade in Chicago Unveiled
Chicago hosts a vast July ceremony with Gov Tanner and many state governors, unveiling Major General John A. Logan's statue. A massive parade follows with military units, veterans, and naval displays, plus a banquet and fireworks honoring Mrs Logan.
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Logan
McKinley
Washington
Illinois
Ajter
John A. Logan
New York & Erie
Chevalier Bayard Commandery
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Olney
M. BE. Logan
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Iowa
Nebraska
Oklahoma
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Juogan
Lake Front Park
ArcPherson
Atlanta
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Jack Logan
Maj
Harpens
Arthur Edwards
Columbia
Henry W. Blodgett
St. Gaudens
Gov. Tanner
Bryan
Debs
George R. Peck
Togan
Haji
Cnier
West
Kimney
John R. Brooke
Tucker
Alger
Gov. Holcomb
Gev Tanner
Sinais
Mourt
Atkinson
Virginia
Stofield
Gresham
Tessenden
Calumet
Columbia Club
Logan Monument
Grant Monument
Fessenden
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending p m July 23 calls for fair conditions. The Thursday noon temperature was 85 degrees and at 2 p m the reading showed Sb.
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Indianapolis
Appeals Court Affirms Massachusetts Case on Receiver Hawkin
The United States court of appeals affirms a Massachusetts case turning 11646 into Receiver Hawkins of the Indianapolis National Bank.
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United States Court of Appeals
Massachusetts
Hawkins
Indianapolis National Bank
Temporary Sun Building Office Open for Rebuilding Work
A temporary office has been set up due to rebuilding the front portion of the Sun building and interior improvements. Business people and others may call at the mentioned number. telephone 880 remains the same.
Discrimination Against Indianapolis Merchants for Rail Rates
The article reports merchants alleging railroad discrimination against Indianapolis by denying state fair excursion or one cent per mile rates. Traffic groups previously offered half fares, but merchants push for cheaper travel, arguing fair attendees boost both passenger and freight business for city roads. It notes anticipated strong fair turnout due to crops and prices. The piece also mentions the sudden death of Harry Dicks, a 27 year old butcher, and lists local business notices.
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State Fair
Traffic Association
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Hey
Harry Dicks
N. Ilinolist
Judge Showalter Denies Five Cent Fare Injunction
Judge Showalter's opinion, received from Chicago, upholds the injunction against raising the street railway fare. The three cent fare remains five cents until the U.S. Supreme Court rules. The case, started in the city court and reversed by Judge Monks, centers on the legality of the fare in the county. The 20 page opinion explains the ruling in detail.
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Citizens’ Street Railway Company
U.S. Supreme Court
Ketcham
State Supreme Court
Monks
Showalter
Judge Showalter Rules on Federal State Court Relation
The opinion analyzes whether the 1897 act amends the 1861 charter, finds the 1897 law void as special, overrules the demurrer, denies dissolution of the injunction, and signals an appeal to the U S Supreme Court. Deputy attorney general Moores predicts early Supreme Court review, citing Forsythe as precedent. Miller and Winter file to eject three cent fare protests against Wegener, Th Simon, Miller, and Houta Mitchell.
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Wiltsie
Mr. Wiltsie
Supreme Court of the United States
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the
United States
City
Moores
U. S. Supreme Court
Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Forsythe
U.S. Supreme Court
Miller
Simon R. Miller
Houta Mitchell
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