Thurman Victory Hints From Platform Committee in St Louis
In St Louis on June 7 the platform committee's deliberations yielded a tariff plank favoring reduced taxes while protecting domestic industry. Col Watterson announced the main points after talks with Gorman, signaling Thurman for vice president as later debates center on the platform. Ohio and Indiana delegations shift toward Thurman with strong first-ballot support.
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St. Louis
Watterson
Platform Committee
Col. Watterson
Gorman
Congress
Cleveland
Goriman
Delegates anxious to return women seek action at convention
St Louis, June 7. Delegates reported a restful night and eagerness to depart. The tariff plank is only moderately satisfactory but will be adopted promptly. Gray men show growing strength though not yet claiming certainty. New York delegates act peculiarly, possibly to project influence. Prospect remains that the convention will adjourn by noon.
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St. Louis
New York
Empire State
Democrats Jubilant After Convention Renomination Effort
In St Louis on Wednesday the convention's renomination work drew broad approval amid a large celebration. Estimates place attendance at not less than 50,000 at a jollification meeting, signaling strong support as Thursday morning activities continued.
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St. Louis
Jud
Cleveland
Democratic convention ends with Thurman nomination in intense fashion
Amid stifling heat in St Louis delegates erupt in red bandana displays and chaotic cheers as Thurman’s nomination for vice president emerges after a day of rousing speeches. Gorman and Voorhees lead support while state votes swing until a unanimous move seals the old Roman’s bid. The hall erupts, adjournment follows amid cheers and a final tally of 614 for Thurman.
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Ireland
Hendricks
California
M. F. Tarpey
Thurman
Indiana
Gray
Allen G. Thurman
Tarpe
Voorhees
Knox
Georgia
New York
Halrors
Piggott
Connecticut
Powell
Ohio
Green
New Jersey
George Raines
North Carolina
Virginia
Nevada
Missouri
South Carolina
Texas
Arkansas
Alabama
Colorado
Florida
Towa
Illinois
Tndiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Mississippi
Daniels
Senate
Nota Wa
Convention Echoes in St Louis as Democrats Rally
A large gathering of colored Democrats formed a national democratic league at St Louis on Wednesday. Thurman celebrated Cleveland's nomination with enthusiasm but declined to discuss his own prospects. President Cleveland received the news quietly, then greeted more than 200 people who shook his hand.
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Thurman
Ohio
Buck Brady
Or. Tarpie
California
Tom Powell
Indiana
Gray
National Democratic League
St. Louis
Cleveland
Indiana Crop Prospect Generating Cautious Estimates
The Indiana Farmer cites a 74 percent crop prospect this year while Secretary Heron of the state agricultural society doubts it will reach 50 percent based on reports he has heard. He questions whether the harvest will meet optimistic forecasts.
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Indiana
Indiana Farmer
Heron
State Agricultural Society
Gray Hears The News On Thurman Nomination
Gov Gray, told by a Sun reporter of Thurman’s nomination, sat in his private office as a breeze cooled his brow. He said he was satisfied with the party’s support and felt prouder of that backing than any congressional honor. He noted New York’s faction leaning to Thurman and believed Thurman’s candidacy would have prevented his own nomination.
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Gov. Gray
Sun
Thurman
New York
Attempted outrage arrest in Greensburg case
Edward Gross, about 80, was arrested in Greensburg Indiana on June 7 for an alleged attempt to outrage Miss Lillie Burton, about 20. Gross denies the charge. the girl is described as not especially bright.
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Greensburg
Ind
Edward Gross
Lillie Burton
Gross
Missionary society session ends with address in Knightstown
Knightstown reports the woman's foreign Methodist missionary society for the Richmond district in session as Mrs. C. G. Hudson reads an excellent paper and Mrs. J. K. Waltz delivers a fine address to a large audience. Gas display at ministerial conference causes a stampede. Rushville athletic club holds second exhibition with 51 members and 606 athletes in a well decorated gymnasium.
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Knightstown
Woman’s Foreign Methodist Missionary Society
Richmond
C. G. Hudson
J. K. Waltz
Rushville
Governor Grants Commutation for William Gibbons
Governor Gray commuted the sentence of 19 year old William Gibbons who was serving one year in the state prison for grand larceny. The order frees him from the reform school until he reaches 71, unless discharged earlier by the board of control, on the judge’s recommendation.
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Gray
William Gibbons
Clay County Circuit Court
Indiana Reform School
Board of Control
Inspection Tour Prompts $109,000 YMCA Plan
H. B. Conant, general secretary of the Providence M. C. A., visited the city on Wednesday to inspect several YMCA buildings as part of a nationwide tour. He plans to finalize plans for a $109,000 structure in Providence after completing his examination.
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H. B. Conant
Providence
BR. I
Man Died After Hay Load Dragging Incident
William Reed, severely injured Tuesday night when dragged from a hay load on W Washington street, succumbed to his injuries a little after midnight Wednesday. His body will be taken to Plainfield for interment.
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William Reed
W. Washington St
Plainfield
Town Topics Briefs Cover Court, Fire, Business Moves
Divorce suit filed by John Conners against Maggie dated to 1886 marriage over fondness for liquor. Lizzie Jones acquitted after indictment for dress skirt theft. Fire damages home roof of Ella Maloy at Elm and Elizabeth streets. Trust company pipes tested with high pressure held for hours. Two natural gas firms incorporated in Sulphur Springs with capital of 15000 and 20000 dollars. U S court suit by Jane Martin to quiet title for LaPorte county lands. Local election split with a people’s ticket. Lippincott vs Shaw carriage company settlement approved by receivers. Restraining order dispute between L N A C and L B W roads postponed. Indianapolis delegates to International Typographical Union.
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John Conners
Maggie
Lizzie Jones
Grand Jury
Irvin
Criminal Court
Ella Maloy
Elien
United States
Jane Martin
Boone County
Eliza Selizer
Howard Etherington
Mary Etherington
LaPorte
Board of Trade
People’s Ticket
Lippincott
Shaw Carriage Company
Frederick Rand
Indiana Paplong Company
Harry J. Milligan
First National Bank
Taylor
Howland’s
W. M. Nichols
Charles Gillman
Indianapolis
International Typographical Union
Kansas City
Diocesan Convention Reports Mission Growth and Staff Gift
The episcopal convention devoted an evening to missionary work with a southern convocation report showing funds for missions and church buildings. Clergy included C N Spalding W N Keermans and J D Stanley speaking on outreach, finance, and renewals. Willis D Engle named secretary as the diocese adjourned after a pastoral staff presentation and a semicentennial service.
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Episcopal Church
C. N. Spalding
Howe Grammar School
Lima
Indiana
W. N. Keermans
Madison
J. D. Stanley
Terre Haute
Pettis
Lafayette
Behelt
Bradley
St. Luke’s Church
Brooklyn
Board of Missions
Willis D. Engle
Denison House
Dr. Bradley
Christ Church
All Saints Church
Brightwood
Fifth Annual Indiana Sunday School Convention Opens
The Indiana Baptist State Sunday School Convention began its fifth annual session at the First Baptist Church with about fifty delegates in attendance. Officers were elected including President W H Perkins and Treasurer J W Billingsly. An evening address by Mrs M G Kennedy and Rev L Kirtley followed morning sessions, with Dr P S Henson to speak Thursday night.
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Indiana Baptist State
First Baptist Church
W. T. Stanton
W. H. Parkins
C. P. Jacobs
Gilbert
Rhoais
A. M. Charlie
J. W. Billingsly
Chas. Rhoads
M. G. Kennedy
F. M. Huckleberry
P. 8. Henson
D. D
Chicago
Henson
Writers of Verse and Prose Fourth Annual Meeting at Plymouth
The Western association of writers held its fourth annual meeting at Plymouth church in Plymouth on Wednesday night. About 30 members were women contributing to the entertainments. Dr. J. N. Matthews and W. P. Pfrimmer presided. Dickinson sketches and poems were read by Evaline Stein and others. Maurice Thompson gave the president’s address on Thursday morning, sparking discussion on business matters and plans.
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Western Association of Writers
Plymouth Church
J. N. Matthews
W. P. Pfrimmer
Kentland
Pap
Indiana
Rass
Maurice Thompson
Crawfordsville
Health Officers Convene to Split Vital Statistics
A convention of county and city health officers met in the state house rooms to decide on continuing the current method of collecting vital statistics. Dr. J. P. Hibbard of Richmond led discussion resulting in a resolution to separately collect statistics from cities issuing burial permits and from places that do not. Additional papers were to be read and debated.
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State Board of Health
State House
J. P. Hibbard
Richmond
Bead Found Thomas in Joliet Area Death Mystery
John Thomas a Joliet resident was found dead Wednesday in woods near Broad Ripple. Cause of death presumed heart disease after he came to the city to draw a pension of 24.50, 25 of which was on his person. An inquest will be held at Kregele's morgue by the coroner Thursday morning. Republican State Convention call issued for Denison house Thursday evening to set a date, likely after the national Chicago meeting.
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John Thomas
Joliet
Broad Ripple
Kregele
Republican State Central Committee
Denison House
Chicago
Doctor fined for practicing medicine without license
Dr. McGinn was tried in Justice Johnston's court Thursday afternoon on a charge of practicing medicine without a license and found guilty. The squire assessed a fine of SH and costs.
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Dr. McGinn
Justice Johnston
Sheridan Worsens as Nausea Alarms Capitol
Reports from Washington on June 7 describe General Sheridan's health as deteriorating with increased nausea and a heavily coated tongue. Despite a better period earlier, friends fear a dangerous turn as his mind grows less clear and urgent concern spreads about his condition.
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Washington
Gen- Sheridan
Gen. Sheridan
Hike at Marion Devastating Fire Destroys Several Buildings
A major blaze at Marion on Thursday morning destroyed a frame paint shop owned by Marshal Shively, then spread to B. A. Haines agricultural store, Secrist residence, and Sullivan & Rose store. Firefighters failed to control it. adjoining buildings suffered damage. Total loss around $15,000.
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Marion
Marshal Shively
B. A. Haines
John L. Secrist
Sullivan & Rose
Doll Day With the Mayor In Police Court
The police court sittings dragged on as Mayor Denny appeared tired. Officer Hines attended, and the case with John P. Henderson over $16 alleged theft was continued to Friday after Henderson claimed threats. Matthew Sullivan pleaded guilty to drunkenness and testified against Smith Williams, who assaulted him. Sullivan took sole blame and was released.
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Denny
Hines
Quinlan
John P. Henderson
Burt Overton
Henderson
Overton
Matthew Sullivan
Smith Williams
Alli
Medicine Society Elects Indiana Officers
The Indiana state medical society elected Wisherd of Indianapolis as president Porter of Seymour as vice president Higgins of Peru as treasurer Elder of Indianapolis as secretary and Wright of Madison as assistant secretary. Papers were read by Mendenhall Ryan Swartz Bruner Crompton and an afternoon session was devoted to discussion with adjournment planned for 4 o clock.
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Indiana State Medical Society
W. H. Wisherd
Indianapolis
Albert G. Porter
Seymour
C. D. Higgins
Peru
EB. S. Elder
H. Wright
Madison
W. O. Mendenhall
W. B. Ryan
Why the Band Wasn't There Mass Meeting Planned for June 26
The Early Closing association met Wednesday night and formed a committee to arrange a mass meeting at Tomlinson hall on June 26. After last week’s parade the association investigated a supposed mean trick and found that the Enmet band leader, influenced by P. J. Kelleher, did not play and sent his men home.
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Tomlinson Hall
Enmet
P. J. Kelleher
City Grain Market Report from Trorspar and Indianapolis
Inspectors note wheat and corn demand with firm mood. receipts total flour 1,000 barrels, wheat 1,800 bushels, corn 22,800, oats 44,100, rye 2,400. shipments include flour 1,250 barrels and wheat 1,200 bushels. Call bids list No. 2 Mediterranean wheat 92 cents, No. 3 90, July 86 1/4. corn bids reflect white, yellow, and mixed grades. oats around 37 1/2 to 38 1/2 cents. Market remains firm with some futures inquiries. oats in good local demand. Also hogs estimated 2,000, steady at 50 to 70 cents, cattle 6 cars steady, sheep 3 cars steady.
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Trorspar
Corti
U.S
Indianapolis
Telegraph Markets Chicago Opening and Closing Prices
Market pages from Chicago report opening and closing quotes for wheat corn oats pork lard and short ribs with June July and September bids and offers. Includes New York notes and a brief line about New York stock listings at the end.
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Chicago
Lee Ax
Ab Hee
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