Convention Fires Up as Presidential Boom Swirls in Chicago
A chaotic Tuesday and Wednesday at the Chicago convention left presidential preferences unsettled. Sherman Alger and Blaine loom, Porter grows unexpectedly, and Depew, Harrison, and Fremont are debated. Delegates buzz in hotels, awaiting ballots and Maine’s vote as the process drags toward a likely adjournment.
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Sherman and
Alger
Strong
Harrison
Depew
Porter
Boom
Bailot
ChicaGo
Virginia
Mahonettes
Sherman
Blaine
Maine
Algershow
Chauncey
Albert G. Porter
Indiana
Syherest
Hiscock
John
Fremont
Foraker
John Sherman
Women wire-pullers at the convention in Chicago
A Chicago convention report notes notable female campaign workers at the Grand Pacific hotel. Women canvass for their favored sons and husbands wearing large delegation edges on their basques, drawing attention for beauty and enthusiasm amid hubbub.
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Chicago
Grand Pacific Hotel
New York State
Central
Portrait of a Politician's Muse in a Crush of Delegates
A vivid snapshot describes a central state woman at a political gathering. She draws attention with striking eyes and charm, flirts with delegates from other states, and moves boldly through the crowd while rivals watch and hesitate amid the smoky room.
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Chauncey
Fight erupts in Virginia credentials committee room
On June 20 in Curcaco delegates clashed when Wise confronted Mahone in the credentials committee. Chairs and tables were moved as a police presence restored order after a man collapsed while speaking. Mahone supporters are reportedly to be seated next. In Chicago talk runs high that a duel between Wise and Mahone may follow.
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Curcaco
Credentials Committee
Wise
Mahone
Chicago
Momentum Shifts as Convention Proceeds to Final Ballot
Decisive moves emerge as M. M. Estee wins permanent chairmanship and Blaine fades while Depew and New York supporters shift. Gresham shows uneven gains, Sherman steady, Alger weakens, and Harrison Albion seek second place. First ballot anticipated after Thursday with many delegates predicting a Saturday stay.
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CureaGo
Califormia
M. M. Estee
Blaine
Maine
Depew
New York
Gresham
Sherman
Alger
Michigan
Harrison
Allison
Scared Boomers Afraid to Proceed to the Nominating Ballots
Chicago scene reports anxious party factions as delegates adjourn with little done at the convention. Harrison and Sherman lead. efforts to fuse Sherman with Gresham fail. Possible running mates include Jen Hawley or Gen. Woodford, with Depew and Alger remaining steady. Night campaigning expected with intense effort for all candidates.
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Chicago
Harrison
Gresham
Sherman
Jen Hawley
Gen
Woodford
New York
Alrer
Blaine Collapse and Harrison Men Confidence
Blaine's collapse is set as a near certainty with Thurston's Tuesday speech ending the boom. Harrison men show active involvement and strong confidence as the temperance plank fight looms ahead. Levi Erwin of Harveysburg, Fountain county, arrested on pension law violation for alleged forged affidavit. $500 bail posted.
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CuicaGo
Thurston
Harrrison
Levi Erwin
Harveysburg
Fountain County
U. S. Marshal
Ward
Erwin
Damages Sought for Slander Case in Superior Court
Mary Ellen Staples seeks 5000 damages after alleging Sarah M. Smith slandered her by accusing her of unchaste conduct. Staples states the accusations harmed her good name and asks the court to repair the injury. Parlor Goods at Win. L. Elder's.
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Mary Ellen Staples
Superior Court
Sarah M. Smith
Miss Smith
Commencement Day at Deaf and Dumb Institute
The Wednesday morning exercises in the institute chapel drew nearly 400 attendees. Ida M. Carmack stood out for her expressive performance with water and clouds, while Sallie Day gave the Salutatory and later the valedictory. Maj. C. N. Wilson, Judge Lewis Jordan, and Rev. J. A. Rontthaler presented diplomas.
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Institute
Tomlinson Hall
Ida M.carmack
BK. P. Whalen
Maj. C. N. Wilson
Lewis Jordan
J. A. Rontthaler
Electric Workers Convention Opens in Indianapolis Parade and Sessions
The Order of Railway Telegraphers, a 15000-member union, starts its third annual convention in Indianapolis with a parade from the New Denison to Tomlinson Hall. Gov. Gray will give a welcome, and sessions begin at 9:30 AM in the Virginia-ay LOOF hall, through Monday, amid heat and a large North American telegraphist turnout.
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National Association of Railway Telegraphers
Indianapolis
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New
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Washington
Tennessee
Ohio
Meridian
Vermont
Alabama
Delaware
Tomlinson Hall
Gov. Gray
Order of Railway Telegraphers of North
M. I. Haines
McCulloch
Guy. Gray
Ex-Police Officer Arrested Over Assault Charge
Detective Grady charges Harvey Case an ex-policeman with criminally assaulting a young orphan girl who had resided at his home for some time. Case was arrested Wednesday afternoon.
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Harvey Case
Grady
Permanent Officers Hold Positions at Dema Convention
At Convention Hall Cur ia co on June 20 delegates prepare for tug of war as grabbing seats and cheering fill the heat of the hall. The day features a long opening, Depew and Platt absent, Estee named chairman, gavel gifts spur cheers, and rules debates stall progress until adjournment set for 8 pm Wednesday.
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Virginia
Georgia
Frisbie Hoar
New York
Depew
Warner Miller
Tom Platt
Northrup
Indiana
Hamill
Colorado
Charlie Foster
Ohio
M. M. Estee
Estee
Oregon
Roach
Chauncey Depew
Ilinois
Gen. Grant
Bayne
Pennsylvania
Committee On Rules
Territories
District of Columbia
Hoar
Butterworth
Boutelle
Night Session Focuses on Virginia Case Platform
Carcaco June 20. The evening session is expected to be consumed by discussion of the Virginia case and the party platform. It is unlikely that any nominating speeches will be attempted due to the volume of remaining oratory.
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ChicaGo
Carcaco
Virginia
Mandate Against a Constable Over Store Goods
On June 5, Fahnley and McCrea won a judgment for 217.25 against Chris Bernloehr a milliner at 435 Illinois street. Constable Shepard levied on the store stock valued at over 2000 including jewelry. Bernloehr sought a writ of mandate and an injunction to prevent sale. Judge Taylor granted the writ and consideration of the injunction claiming the goods are mortgaged to his father.
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Chris Bernhehr
Illinois St
Shepard
Bernloehr
Taylor
Petite photos take over as the latest craze
The craze centers on petite photos sold by Staples at 1.00 per dozen. The service is offered at 88 S. Illinois Street on the ground floor, inviting customers to try the compact portraits.
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Craisey
Staples
S. Ulinois St
Staples’ Gallery
End Per Dozen
Winos St
Sound Oor
Cannot Prove It Polite Police Court Marital Row
In Dayton Ohio a mixed race couple Charles Hall and Lottie Hall were charged with evil association and prostitution after disputed claims of a 1885 marriage by Rev Jones. They were found guilty and sent to the workhouse for the summer. Juveniles Si Slocum and Robby Cornell quarrel over a fifteen cent “popping” contract. Si was released on promise to repay. Charley Bowman admitted drunkenness and Adam Glick faces prosecution for selling liquor to a minor.
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Lottie Hall
Sayers
Schwab and McMullen
Rev. Jones
Dayton
Pops
Si Slocum
Robby Cornell
Robby
Alford
Charley Bowman
Justice Alford
Adam Glick
South-st
Was TT a mistake in Parkeave tragedy reports
The Sun recalls the Mrs. Thomas Jordan and son Parkeave tragedy with a whispered private letter from the Richmond Sunday Register. It claims the poison was given by mistake during a feverish night and the mother then killed herself in remorse after writing a line about Christian science. The report adds the mother feared the fatal dose and that she was asleep when the error occurred.
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Thomas Jordan
Parkeave
Richmond Sunday Register
Wife Beater Arrested in Mont Hall Block Incident
Edward Maple of the Marmont Hall block near Illinois and Georgia streets was arrested around 3 o clock Wednesday on a wife beating charge. The woman shows chest injuries and bled from the mouth and nose after the assault.
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Edward Maple
Marmont Hall
Ilinois and
Georgia Sts
Wealthy Canandaigua resident found in trance in room
Walter A. Herd, a very wealthy Canandaigua resident, was found in his room Saturday night and was thought dead. It is now claimed he was in a trance. Funeral rites were held but his sister refuses burial, keeping his body above ground as the strange case unfolds.
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Canandatgua
Sps
Walter A. Herd
Opium Shipments Through Indianapolis Linked to La Belle
Custom house officials report a large quantity of opium shipped through Indianapolis in late February by La Belle who is now jailed here. The seizure highlights ongoing efforts to curb narcotics trafficking and the suspect’s detainment.
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Indianapolis
Man la Belle
Empire Foundry Company Assignment Declared
San Francisco on June 20 reports the Empire foundry company was assigned on Wednesday morning. Liabilities reach about $100,000 while assets total about $150,000, indicating a workable surplus for creditors.
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San Francisco
Empire Foundry Company
Sheridan's Condition Unchanged Amid Chicago Convention Interest
Gen Sheridan remains in unchanged condition at Washington on June 20. He is very much interested in events at the Chicago convention and follows them closely from his hospital or home.
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Wasington
Sheridan
Chicago
Town Topics and Local Notices from Haughville
Polly Wood six years old of Haughville was badly bitten by a dog Tuesday afternoon. The Charles Lippincott Co sued Wednesday to reclaim a soda fountain sold to W. T. Ashley. Malcom Darroach was arrested at Rockville on a post office burglary charge and posted $500 bail awaiting grand jury action. Assistant city attorney ordered Washington street storekeepers to remove projecting signs or face action. A new bid advertisement to light the city seeks electricity or other device with a three year purchase option. Bids to be considered at the July 2 council meeting.
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John M. Wood
Haughville
Charles Lippincott Company
W. T. Ashley
Malcom Darroach
Rockville
Parke County
Liberty Grand Jury
Smith
Washington St
Deranged Mother Kills Three Children Then Dies
In Allegheny City a Polander mother, Mrs. Josephine Morash, murdered her three children with strychnine and then killed herself. Four bodies found in a single residence. no violence marks, investigation suggests deliberate poison and possible insanity.
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Allegheny City
Josephine Morash
Bursted Blood Vessel Victim In Critical Condition
Patrick Kerns aged 43 of 154 Dorman Street suffered a bursting blood vessel in his left leg while walking on East Washington Street. He is in critical condition, likely to prove fatal, and was taken home by ambulance from Panhandle railroad shops where he was employed. The incident occurred Wednesday morning with no exertion on his part.
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Patrick Kerns
Dorman St
Marsee
Kerns
E. Washington St
Flanner & Buchanan’s
Wheat and grain prices and bids mixed at market report
Wednesday market report lists receipts and shipments for flour wheat corn oats rye barley and hay with bids on call for various grades. Prices show wheat mixed with No 2 red around 8 cents and oats steady. Indiana mixed car sold at 60 cents, while corn and oats display a range of bids and asks across several grades.
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U.S. Yarps
India
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