Foraker Declines Nomination as Depew Loyalists Rally
Chicago June 21 report on a crowded convention scene where Foraker turns aside the nomination while maintaining loyalty to the Ohio leader. Depew gains momentum as speeches by Hiscock and Hastings energize delegates, with Sherman and McKinley contenders and rumors of a possible deadlock amid a turbulent, jubilant crowd. Offstage notes include post office robbery Guilty plea for James Dillon, and local business notices as Wright Woolen bail is posted.
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Chicago
Frank Hiscock
Depew
Hiscock
New York
Ohio
Georgia
Hastings
Pennsylvania
John Sherman
Foraker
Sherman
Jerry Rusk
Fitter
Maine
Porter
McKinley
Harrison
Gresham
James Dillon
Cumback
State Board of Equalization
Peter Liehr
Maloittave
Liehr
Philadelphia
Wright Woolen
Officer Page
East Market
Friday Nomination Superstition Sparks Hoosier Debate
Crowds gather in downtown Indianapolis as bulletins from the Republican convention induce superstition about Friday nominations. Observers joke of a dark horse and Blaine on the first ballot while interest shifts from national rivals to local politicking and Harrison praise.
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Fitler
Denison
Blaine
Jerry Denny
John Glasscock
Spence
Chicago
Newseys
Bootblacks
Detroit
Sim Coy
Harrison
Cal Darnell
Cal
Ex-Policeman Case Dismissed in City Court
Justice Alford presided as Charles Brightenmosser faced peace disturbance charges and pleaded guilty for a $1 fine. Ex-policeman Harvey Case was dismissed after doctors found no rape attempt, while other cases included vagrancy and a petit larceny linked to car springs. Exhibits from Purdue students to be shown at the state house with youth participants.
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Alford
Charles Brightenmosser
Herman Leiser
Joyce
Harvey Case
Wright
Bii
Case
Girard Drake
J. H. Smart
Purdue University
State House
Sophmore
Washington's building boom and Midwestern notices
A mosaic of 19th century notes from Indiana towns. Mentions Washington's construction surge, Muncie hosts two drum corps, Cambridge City facing petty theft, Shelbyville horse theft arrest, Kokomo women praying near saloons, and a broad sweep of local events. Also reports Peru electric plans, county finances, gas well gaps in Princeton, and a chaotic county seat dispute in Lawrenceville with court-house delays. Market prices and commodities faxed across many towns.
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Washington
Muncie
Cambridge City
Doran
Shelbyville
Peru
Kokomo
Princeton
Valparaiso
P. Williams
Crown Point
Porter County
McClure
Boone Grove
Brazil
Coxville
Malone
Orleans
Jacob Sanders
Sanders
Incennes
Lawrence County
Lawrenceville
Court House
Bridgeport
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Reedy Elevator
Ingalis Block
Resort
Tere
Rio
Thos, Townsend & Co
London
California
Limburg
Seaches
Tennessee
Annes
N. Y
Mammoth
Alaska
Timothy
Atarama
Lion
Schnull É& Krags
Bermuda
West Washington
G. Ll. W. Mack
Messenger
E. Wash
S.E. Cor
DEL
Pleesene
SUN Office
Bugsy
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