Death of Bland Ends Long Political Career and Silver Advocate
Congressman's death in Lebanon Missouri follows a career highlighted by the Bland Allison silver bill. Richard Parks Bland born 1835 in Kentucky, first elected to Congress in 1872, promoted free coinage of silver, known as Silver Dick. He was repeatedly named a presidential possibility on a free silver platform and earned lasting local esteem as a farmer and family man.
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Lebanon
Bland
Richard Parks Bland
Ohio County
Skentucky
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Senate
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Hayes
Chicago
Noman
Bryan
Siver Dollar Bland
Silver Dick
Silver Tip
Missouri Statesman
Kentucky
Virginia
Col
Theodrice Bland
Washington
Mr. Bland
Stoughen E. Bland
Young Bland
Hartford, Ky
California
Nevada
Colorado
Dick Bland
Steve Crunk
Death of Representative Bland Prompts Sorrow in Washington
Washington reaction centers on the passing of Representative Bland. Colleagues praise his honesty and loyalty, noting his deep commitment to silver. A admirer recalls his Christian demeanor and suggests Bland’s bid for the 1896 nomination would have matched Bryan’s impact.
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Washington
Representative Bland
Representative Joy
Missouri
Congress
Otis Cables From Manila Describe Filipino Rebellion Turnaround
Washington reports Gen Otis sends dispatches from Manila noting Lianton’s troops in Cavite repelled attackers with 4000 enemy casualties and artillery losses. Americans aided shore operations and residents welcomed troops. A second message says a prominent Filipino ally was killed at Cebu prompting reinforcement from Iloilo and troops under Hughes.
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Washington
Otis
Manila
Lianton
Cavite
Imus
Navy
Cebu
Tennessee
Iloilo
Hughes
Vessels Rechartered for Manila Troop Voyage
SAN FRANCISCO June 13 The steamers Zelandia and Valencia have been re chartered by the government to convey troops to Manila. They will sail about the end of June.
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San Francisco
Zelandia
Valencia
Manila
Send Miles to the Philippines editorial urges Miles now
Chicago journalists demand decisive action in the Philippines. The Journal argues the administration must crush the revolt and replace leadership with Gen. Miles, who would direct operations with sufficient troops to conquer and garrison the islands.
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Chicago
Philippines
Miles
A U W convention agenda features disputes and honors
The A O U W delegates held a dry morning session with protests over supporting supreme officer H C Sessions and a Manitoba circular. Mary A Tinker's salary rose to 600 a year plus 35 weekly clerk hire. Mrs Gennora Miller of Missouri was elected to the August Chicago congress. The afternoon included a Shelbyville team exemplification and a Michigan memorial service for possible adoption.
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H. C. Sessions
Manitoba
Canada
Mary A. Tinker
Gennora Miller
Missouri
Chicago
Superior Recorder
Shelbyville
Michigan
Superior Lodge
State Bank Petition Seeks Broad Ripple Rail Line Sale
The State Bank of Indiana petitioned to sell the Broad Ripple railroad in Judge Carter’s court. McDonald heirs objected to the sale prior to settling certain claims while other parties urge sale. It is believed the sale is agreed and new operators await court approval.
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State Bank of Indiana
Broad Ripple
Carter
Ketcham
McDonald
Strawmyer and Nillus Latest Style Harness Sale
Strawmyer and Nillus offer latest style harnesses at lowest prices. Located at 37 Monument Place, shoppers can find a range of horse equipment and gear advertised in this storefront notice.
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Strawmyer
Rumored Standard Oil Dissolution Sparks Independent Rebirth Bets
Wall Street chatter says the Standard Oil trust may dissolve and form a New Jersey entity to remove antitrust flaws. Officials neither confirm nor deny, while investors list potential spinoffs with listed capital stocks across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and other states.
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New York
Acme Oil Company
Atlas Refining Company
Chesebrough Manufacturing Company
Devoe Manufacturing Company
Pratt Manufacturing Company
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Thompson & Bedford Company
Vacuum Oil Company
Eagle Oil Company
Standard Oil Company
The
Solar Refining Company
Kentucky
Standard Oil Company of Kentucky
Maryland
Baltimore United Oil Company
Minnesota
Massachusetts
Beacon’ of
Maverick of
Maine
Portland Kerosene of
Iowa
Standard of
Towa
Continental of
Half Holiday Movements Considered by Downtown Stores
Clerks push for a summer Saturday half holiday but progress is slow though managers in downtown shops show willingness. New York store assistant manager McAlister expects delays this season but favors a future Saturday closing if agitation grows. Star store leans against a weekly half holiday, preferring another day, while W. H. Block & Co favors 6 pm closings year round.
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McAlister
New York
Star
W. H. Block & Co
Indiana Major Sees No Immediate Call for 1611th Volunteers
Maj. H. C. Megrew of the 1611st Indiana regiment believes no volunteer call will arise soon. He notes skeleton regiments may fill to quota and says his unit has not heard from members or officers about reentry. If called, he thinks 161st would gladly muster in, noting Indianapolis ranks high in field men and Indiana near the top among states.
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H. C. Megrew
Indiana
Washington
Col. Durbin
Maj. Megrew
161St
Indianapolis
United States
County awards contracts for asylum clothing and meat
The county commissioners contracted Thursday with Saks & Co for all wool suits for inmates of the county asylum. Meat for the asylum and workhouse will be supplied by Carl Wacker of Haughville.
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Saks & Co
Carl Wacker, Haughville
Bone Cigar and Jewelry Ad Announces Bargains
A vintage ad promotes a 10c smoke and a 5c Pro Bone cigar. It urges readers to visit Marcy's place to buy watches jewelry diamonds and silverware at lowest prices.
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Marcy
Lion Brutus Escapes Circus Cage Invades Local Grocery
Madame Flora's 18 month old lion Brutus broke from his enclosure at a Hagenbeck show near Massachusetts Ave and Walnut St. He smashed Hauck's grocery window and sheltered behind a refrigerator before being recaptured with a rope and portable cage. Bear trainer Charles Ricardo suffered a severe bite on the left hand. The escape prompted a citywide scare as spectators fled and rumors circulated of a broader animal breakout.
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Sinois
Prattsts
Brutus
B. L. Hauck
Charles Ricardo
Wallace
Victoria
Savare
Madame Flora
Massachusetts Ave
Walnut St
Chicago
Enterprise
Ricardo
Hauck
Mr. Brutus
Mat Johnson
Fred Lewis
Col
Fred Woods
Whisky Supply Controversy at County Poor Farm
County commissioner McGregor states all whisky used at the poor farm goes down the throats of inmates, ordered by physician recommendation. A late requisition sought ten gallons for three months, with City funding quoted at $3,000.
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McGregor
Army of 30 000 Coal Miners On Strike Across Nation
President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers asserts 30000 unemployed miners are out, with major strikes in Pennsylvania and Illinois. He predicts most will return to work soon after wage disputes and eight hour day issues are settled, despite widespread agitation.
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Mitchell
Indiana
Virden
Ilinois
Pennsylvania
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Missouri
Kansas
Explosion at Pekin powder magazine reported in Shanghai
Advices from Shanghai say the Manchu powder magazine in Pekin has blown up accidentally destroying hundreds of houses and killing and wounding not less than 200 people.
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Hong Wong
Shanghai
Pekin
Mystery Woman Tied to Indy Hospital Arrival
Superintendent Poucher says a letter from J J Grigsby of West Baden reports sending a foreign woman, possibly Russian, to Indianapolis for hospital care. The woman died at Union station Wednesday morning after boarding at Greencastle junction. Eliza Dan was given as her name. Grigsby and Collins are named local contacts, with no pauper ticket or coroner information yet.
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Poucher
City
J. Grigsby
West Baden
Indianapolis
Union Station
Greencastle Junction
Monon
Eliza Dan
J. L. Grigsby
John C. Collins
Nash
Blanchard
Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity for June 16
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at p m June 16 calls for fair weather. The period covers Thursday night and Friday with high pressure guiding a tranquil pattern. Temperature at 7 a m recorded as 70 degrees.
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Indianapolis
Edward Spahn Sues Wife Anna for Divorce Over Alleged Bigamy
Edward Spahn files for divorce from Anna claiming she has a living husband from 1879. Anna Hinckle petitions for separation from Leonard after he reportedly told friends he would not live with her if she were the last woman on earth.
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Edward Spahn
Anna
Anna Hinckle
Leonard
City Life Notes From Indianapolis District
Thief steals brass hinges from court house garret doors in Marion county. Wheat harvest expected to begin mid next week. Divorce actions filed Mary Roth vs Emil and Nellie L Gray vs Louis with claims of spousal issues and mockery. Judge McMaster orders $6 000 distributed to Indianap olis News owners. Harrison Shutters worker loses a thumb at E St Clair street. Fire damages a stable at 168 E South street. owned by Indianapolis Gas Co. Churches to worship together in July and August. Gov Mount urges farm work prizes for orphans home boys. Brakeman Thomas E Brooks sues I and W railroad for 15000 over abrupt train stop.
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Marion County
Mary Roth
Emil
Nellie L. Gray
Louis
E. St. Clair St
E. South St
North Orly
Indianapolis Gas Company
Christ
St. Paul's
Graham
Christchurch
Mount
Thomas E. Brooks
I. & W. Railroad
Pianos at Lowest Prices at Wulschner's Store
Local ad from The Sun's ARY section promotes piano sales at Wulschner's 128 130 North Pennsylvania Street with emphasis on low prices and easy terms for buyers.
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Wulschner
Pennsylvania St
War Hysteria Mirrors Transvaal Crisis in London
London observers report rising calls for intervention as Kruger sits between two fires. British demands and foreign office reforms spark liberal and radical alarm with war chatter intensifying across newspapers and business cables.
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Kruger
South Africa
Cecil Rhodes
House of Commors
Krurers
Woman Driver Hits Cyclist in Fort Wayne Indianapolis
Thursday morning a woman drove a carriage over Dr J D Clark injuring him as he rode a bicycle near Fort Wayne and Delaware streets in Indianapolis He is hospitalized and cannot recall the incident He is a physician at the Mild Western hospital for the insane in Richmond and once saved a choking patient with a penknife Pr Brayton nearby says the driver acted with care.
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Clark
Fort Way
Neave
Delawarest
Indianapolis
Hasteern Hospital
Richmond
Southern Hospital
Pr. Brayton
Death by morphine suspected in Fred Holz death
Fred Holz aged 39 living with his father August Holz a drayman died after an apparent morphine overdose. He was found unconscious Thursday morning with morphine tablets in his room and had been despondent after two months of unemployment. His family deem the death accidental.
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Fred Holz
August Holz
Sanders Sr
Holz
Lynching of Edward Gray shocks New Orleans area
June reports Edward Gray a black man jailed for burglary in St John parish was lynched in Reserve, La after being tried and released for lack of evidence. Charles Moselle, another Black man, implicated in the same case. Gray’s lynching follows a prior episode months earlier.
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New Orleans
Edward Gray
St. John Parish
Reserve
Charles Moselle
Gray
Indian school fire at Mt. Paut losses reach 48600
Fire at Indian school building in Mt. Paut Michigan caused 48600 in damage. The blaze also damaged Habig Stegmeier and Geo. Strieby properties in Maryland for 21000 and St Pauls Lutheran church for 15000. Vanderpool 238 Meridian street is noted in report.
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Mich
Habig & Stegmeier
Geo. Strieby
Berland
St. Paul's Lutheran ‘Church
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