Populist Convention in St Louis Chooses Lines at Dull Session
At Convention Hall in St Louis the Populists opened amid heat and slow reporting. Senator Allen pursued permanent chairmanship as factions argued over endorsing Bryan or fielding a middle road ticket. The morning featured delays in credentials, a tried staff, parades of delegates, and a rare program of songs and political parodies as the fight over leadership continued.
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Prize Patee Wheel Won By Sun Contestant Julia Ragland
Julia Ragland of 426 Bellefontaine is the sixth Sun bicycle winner in a city contest. She entered as No WL and claimed a $60 Patee wheel after about three weeks. The Sun contest entries grow daily and subscribers rise in tandem as more riders join the race.
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Road entering city blocked by rail project clashes
Indications show the Indianapolis Chicago and Tagansport railroad plan will not gain city entry as the Board of Works and Melvor Thegart advise the proposal faces rejection. Meanwhile a fatal poisoning case claims a baby after a caregiver mistook carbolic acid for medicine, and charges against Patrolman Foltz lagel surface from Michael J. O'Brien following post convention brawls.
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Indianapolis
Chicago & Tagansport Railmean
Downing
Health boards push circular on airborne dust risks
The Brooklyn and other state boards of health request copies of a dust circular showing the dangers of exposing meats and fruits to dusty air. Massachusetts and Michigan boards adopt dr Hurry dust circulars while western ideas influence eastern actions. Cardinal Gibbons turns 62. five single-taxers jailed in Dover for street speaking without permits. Vanderbilt Jr. out of danger and returning to New York. H C Payne in Milwaukee sick, may quit McKinley campaign managerial duties.
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Dover
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Second Water Wells Frank Baa 183nd Ave
Water well advertisement listing Frank at 183nd Avenue and phone number 17515 offering bore or repair services with local contact details for well work.
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Silver convention opens amid heated debate in St Louis
In St Louis on Thursday July 9 the national silver convention chaired by J P St. John opened with vice chair Towne of Minnesota addressing the hall. He warned of grave national peril from a gold standard plan and urged independence with a push for free silver. ex governor St. John delivered a sharp critique of Republican policy and tariff while Mrs Helen Gougar of Indiana urged tighter control of British capital and denounced drink and corruption.
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Connecticut
Washington
Towne
Illinois
C.J. Flinyer
Washington, D. C
Wisconsin
Rutles Ly Cole
Shortage blamed on finance panel for hospital upgrade costs
Coupertman Ohiever, on the Thanes committee, blames the finance committee for Sida shortages in City hospital improvements. He notes the radical shift in estimates for laundry and boiler house equipment and projects the true cost reaching about 5,000 dollars, exceeding the original appropriation by a slim margin.
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Thanes
Sida
Timate
Boiker
Public Works Routine and Local Incidents
The city board of works approved improvements on Canitoleave street from First to Twelfth with macadam and an assessment roll for 426 property owners. Senate Avenue from Wentucky to South with Crick was also approved. Bids on cement sidewalks Jeffer son Avenue from Washington to Michigan were rejected due to a specifications error. bids ranged from MM vents to 1.71 dollars. Samuel Sporleder, traveling to Windsor, met a stranger at Union Station who deceived him into surrendering 807.65 dollars by check. the man fled. A police officer is stationed near Wade Jiu’s saloon after Supt. Colbert faced protests from Hill about police protection at the business. The West Indianapolis free dressmaking school hosted a large audience at Spencer Hall with praise for the program and an address by Mrs. B. M. Lawrence on free dressmaking schools.
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Brakeman Alleges Fault in Divorce Plea
Albert Oldham, a Panhandle brakeman, seeks divorce from Mary Oldham alleging epilepsy unknown at marriage, a vicious temper, threats to poison him, jealousy, and preventing neighbors from visiting their home.
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Panhandle
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Dr John Dunlap Injured In Sudden Car Start
Dr John M Dunlap aged 65 was badly hurt Wednesday night around 11 o clock when a car started suddenly at Ili nois and Chiosts. He was thrown to the pavement bruised about the face and side. He improved Thursday but is confined to his room.
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Gov Matthews to Visit Camp at Fairview Park
Gov Matthews and staff will be in camp at the encampment of the state militia in Fairview park next week. Headquarters will be in the grove east of the pavilion. Four regiments have bands that will play music each evening. Hardwood mantels grates. Jno M Lilly Grille and Fret Works Factory 202 S New Jersey. Get our nriceg-
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Fire destroys east wing of poor farm building in Indianapolis
A blaze at the county poor farm in Indianapolis destroyed the east wing housing 41 female inmates. Firemen from Indianapolis and West Indianapolis fought the three story structure where the dining and sleeping areas occupied the first floor and upper stories. Suspect Lida Stevenson, 21, an inmate admitted February 8, is said to have discovered the fire and is under scrutiny as officials assess the origin and total loss, with the building insured.
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Lida Stevenson
Forecast and Local News Items from Indianapolis
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity shows occasional rains Thursday night and Friday with a high near 83 at noon on Thursday. Rew Young Orators Will Spout. A movement to organize a high school republican club calls for a Friday 7 45 pm meeting of republican high school students in the Commercial travelers' republican club rooms. Committee members are S W Mansfield D F Smith FE Scott and C E Elliott. The aim is to unite republican students like college clubs that influence politics. Beer Booms Her Love. George A Henry runs a saloon and restaurant at 296 FB Georgia St. Mary, a former domestic, took the 2 year old son. the child disappeared Wednesday and was found with Mary in a saloon at Six Points on Virginia Ave. Mary had been drinking beer. Luebking Lushed, "Tis Said." Supt Colbert accuses Patrolman Luebking of intoxication Tuesday on Central Ave. He removed the badge and suspended him pending charges.
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City Life: Paper penholder firm files for incorporation
The Paper penholder company of Marion with 10009 capital stock was incorporated on Wednesday. Also the Thompson cemetery company of Delaware county. Chas Sinex Bob Caird and F D Hester left Indianapolis at 4 am Wednesday for a bicycle trip reaching Madison New Albany and Louisville. They plan to return via Columbus. Robert Lostutter the ex Stucky’s drug clerk is reported recovering after throat injury at Rising Sun. The Social Turnverein stock association raises capital to 160000 for ground purchase on New Jersey and Michigan streets and a new theater building, with about 25000 of stock sold already. A young farmer near New Cumberland named Charles H Roesner borrowed money in Indianapolis and mortgaged his farm goods. he later sold them and was arrested for dispossessing mortgaged property but released on bond.
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