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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1896

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Morton Declines Vice Presidential Nomination in St Louis

In St Louis on June 13 Gov. Morton publicly declines any vice presidential nomination. Chauncey Depew reports the telegram, while a flood of delegates and notables arrive by train for the Republican gathering. Treasury and platform talks mix with hopes for a strong gold standard plank amid party maneuvering.

BT. lLouis T. P Chauncey M. Depew St Louis Gov. Morton Rhine Cliff N. Y St. Tuouis New York Levi P. Morton ST. Louis United Press Southern Hotel Connecticut Massachusetts Rhode Island Maine Newlampshire New York Mckinley Reed Club Portland Union Republican Club Philadelphia Wisconsin State Repiblican Committee Senator Sewall New Jersey Hamilton Fish A. K. McClure New Met Intey Irri Gay Vianna Indiana Feary Cabot Lodge Sassachuetts Meade Committee On Alr. Jfanna Charles Foster Ohio Teller Washington Senator Teller

National committee weighs Sunday sessions amid heavy contest backlog

InLouisville June 13 formal talks amid a fourth day of battles over delegations. The national committee weighs Sunday sessions as work stalls and New York contests loom large. Limited club room space and looming midnight adjournments complicate planned meetings.

Sr. Louis U. P National Committee Carter Montana New York The Nations Committee

Fat Men of the Court House Enter 200-Pound Race

Court house employees stage a 200-pound race next Saturday among clerks and officials. Weight limits, entries, and favored contenders include Capt. Conner, Frank Diller, Carr Smith, and Oscar Plum among others. Bookmakers set odds as participants prepare to weigh in and confirm stakes.

Canrk Ucdoss Taeianapolis O. T. Mans Darry Smith I. Shepard Connis Dyer Millar Gael Frank Diller Joli Recorders Office Conner Assesso Julius Reinecke Capt Flo Becks Plum

Frenzels and Gas Influence Dot Indianapolis School District Vote

A chaotic Saturday in Indianapolis districts 3 5 and others centers on candidate Wetzel Frenzel and Alfrec amid charges of corporate power buses and city workers backing the Fr ENZELS gang. Voters faced heavy pressure as Burns Galvin and Vonnesut contests drew crowds and alleged tampering with turnout.

Galvin Haughville Burns Heeler Commodore Higgins Flo Afrard Higsius Sam Parrott Charles J. Piel Ring Whool Sstuner Pranilin Vonnesut Vonnesut Vyonnesut

Four Hundred Enter Sun Bicycle Contest In One Morning

Attendants at the Sun's business office found 30 youngsters in line Saturday morning awaiting entry. By noon 146 people had registered and received instructions for the bicycle contest, with new entries continuing to press. The event is predicted to be the greatest Sun bicycle contest.

Indiana Hanna Mas. McKinley Foster Ohio Harrison Joseph Manley Maine United Press John Milolland New Yor Manley Replica Milholland The National Depew Chauncey M. Depew Ite Tutt New York State Platt New York Mr. Depew Cam Ib Te Uist Chicago West SUN

Noted Indian Territory desperado killed in Illinois City

Fort Scott Kansas dispatch reports Bill West, infamous U S marshal killer, felled by Thomas Carlisle while resisting arrest in Illinois City Illinois. West identified by kin and in U S Marshal Brown’s custody. Reward of 800 dollars to Carlisle. Forecast notes warm weekend for Indianapolis area.

Ikansas City Brown West Carlisle

Health reform gains momentum across states and cities

A week in Chi thix week saw unanimous action against a harmful habit as laws spread. States and cities have passed or are pushing measures, with intentions to assign health board powers and set future sessions to finalize actions. Railroad officials largely support the health movement as momentum grows nationwide.

der. Hurty Chicerso Thailroad

Will Be First to Place Its Wires Underground

The Mo Cniew telegraph company will bury wires under city streets following ordinances. After a meeting with Mayor Tag wert and officials, it was announced that burial begins in about two weeks. The firm has an edge over rivals by holding a federal franchise while others lack one.

Mo Cniew Telegraph Company Nile Square Tagwert Chiy Eitorting Curtis Board of Works Supt Wellick The Western Union Inddianapolis

Shotgun Accident Kills Cloverdale Boy in Indiana

In Cloverdale Putnam county a shotgun discharged while three boys carried it. Augustus Horn 14, son of Cloverdale postmaster Horn, died instantly. Separate report notes Mt Jackson saloonkeeper Michael Stush arrested on grand jury indictment for illegal liquor sales and Sunday sales plus alleged illegal voting at Art. Jackson election.

Greencastle Ind Thvo Cloverdale Putnam County Augustus Horn Postmaster Horn Michael Stush Mt. Jackson Art. Jackson Rush

Pirates of Penzance at Wildwood Impresses Despite Rain

Friday night patrons braved cold and rain to see the Pirates of Penzance in Wildwood. About 150 musical souls watched a lively performance with Temple hampered by a cold, while Miss Josephine Knapp drew cheers for voice and charm. Next week Patience and Mascot will follow.

Twes Indianapolis High School Jessie Christian Supt. Goss Association

Welling trial defense rests amid Pearl Bryan case testimony

Newport Ky June 13 defense in the Welling trial rested after strong testimony on whether Pearl Bryan's head was removed after death. Prosecutor rebuttal letters from Scott Jackson introduced. Col Washington objected. Court adjourned amid delays and bored jury as attorneys sparred over evidence and cross examination.

Scott Jackson Newport Col. Washington Col Nelson Mr. Shepherd Mullen Fort Thomas Moran Sandy Shephers Henry Liamilton Princeton Hotel Pearl Bryan Conductor McGraw Flepot Robertson Sartford City Ind Walling Col. Nelson Scott Jackazon Greencastle Helm Deitsch Caldwell Guards Coachman Jackson Lockhart

Northeastern Club to Hear Bynum and Gooding on Money

The Northeastern democratic club schedules two talks on monetary policy. Hon. W. D. Bynum will speak on Sound money in the new building at Johnst and Massachusetts ave this Monday evening June 15. On Wednesday evening David S. Gooding discusses Free silver at Bellefontaine hall Bellefontaine st and Massachusetts ave.

Democratic Club W. D. Bynum Johnst. and Massachusetts Ave David S. Gooding Bellefontaine Hall Bellefontaine St

Turpie Gains Democratic Boost for Free Silver Nomination

Ex congressman reports Senator Turpie riding a Democratic boom from Washington. He says major Democrats back Turpie for president if free silver is endorsed, with potential to carry Indiana in the race.

Turpie Vnum Washington Indiana

Death in Bed Report From West Newton

Coroner Castor received a letter from West Newton stating that Mr Hatfield an aged resident 68 years old had died in bed at 3 o clock Saturday morning. The report cites illness and notes secondary details including floor plans and special designs. Contacts listed Jno M Lilly Second Water Wells and Frank Butts 183 Indiana Ave Phone 1791.

Frank Butts Indiana Ave

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