Prohibition Convention Opens Amid Fusion Debate in Cincinnati
Cincinnati June 29 The prohibition national convention opened with patriotic displays and a three way faction fight over fusion with the People’s Party. Gen Bidwell, Frances Willard, and Gov St John loom as leading figures while Demorest and St John oppose fusion. Bidwell defenses claim 23,000 acres of land in California and public works. Harrison leans in Rochester. Washington scene notes committee talks and Virginia outlook.
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Lincoln
Washington
America
Piaging
People’s Party
Judge Gresham
John Bidwell
California
Frances Willard
John P. St. John
W. Jennings Demorest
Gen. Bidwell
Congress
Garfield
Demorest
Bidwell
Ben Barnes
Chico
Cal
Butte County
State of
Prohibition Party
Stanford
United States
Actin
Union Pacific
New York
M.C. Oakwood
Dickie
Natonal Committee
Whitney May Serve As Democratic Campaign Leader
Ex Secretary Whitney is expected to manage the Democratic campaign and his possible selection would satisfy the party in Washington. Reports state he has announced willingness to accept the role.
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Whitney
Washington
Divorce trials draw crowded colored crowd in Harper court
In Judge Harper’s court two divorce suits proceed as Mary K E Johnson seeks dissolution from Ulysses Simpson Grant Johnson amid abandonment claims. Henry and Mrs Smith testify of alleged infidelity with Martin Fisher as the judge weighs a Thursday ruling. Armilda Craft seeks divorce from Keller and restoration of Petra the maid’s name. Nearby, England endures serious storm damage with floods and lightning strikes impacting Liverpool and the Stafford tunnel. A separate case sees Wm Van Sickle sue Dickson Talbott Harbinson for 3000 over billboard monopoly attempts.
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Henry Smith
Post Office
Henry
Yar Martin Fisher
Fisher
Perty
Martin Fisher
Foster in Blaine's Shoes Secretary of State Nomination
The president sent to the Senate the nomination of John W. Foster of Indiana to be secretary of state in place of James G. Blaine who resigned. The Senate confirmed Foster’s appointment amid other nominations.
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Washington
Senate
John W. Foster
Diana
James G. Blaine
Foster
Robbery at Magnolia Hotel Ends with $1200 Missing
Magnonza Ir June 29. Five masked desperadoes entered Magnolia hotel Tuesday night, woke guests and staff, forced them to line up while three raiders looted the house. About $1200 taken. No clues.
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Magnonza
Magnolia Hotel
City Lif Through The Miller Union Meeting And Local News
National association of operative millers held a Tuesday meeting in Mansur hall to form a permanent city-headquartered body. Charges against Fireman Donovan stem from an affidavit by Mrs. Smith. Tuesday reports note a range of local incidents from court penalties to near-drowning, a fatal paralysis death, custody rulings, insurance disputes, and a string of marriage licenses observed in Kokomo and surrounding areas.
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National Association of Operative Millers
Mansur Hall
Donovan
Smith
Builpine Petmiira
Elizabeth Barnes
Hoytave
C. A. Webb
Claude Matthews
Tax Board
David Hill
Tax Sun
Morris Hess
David Glick
Justice Johnson
Hill
Aaron Huelin
Chomas Sr
Vincennes
Flanner & Buchanan
Mary Behmer
New Jersey St
Switzerland
Steele
Taylor
Diamond Plate Glass
Kokomo
Minneapolis Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Chicago
Indiana
Kokomo Concern
United States
Baker
Diamond Plate -Glass Company
Indianapolis
Birtus
Conran
Lenna Hall
Ferdinand
Julia Bechert
Charles
Anna Medias
John
Pauline Mennel
Mike
Katie Griffin
Julius
Mis
Franklin
Ella Black
Frank
Ellen Davis
Edward
Mary Malott
Albert
Mrs. Stein
George and
Grace Witthoff
Mrs. Olsen
Jno
Amy Roberts
Drarus
Leslie
Wonderful cures by iAsres' Barsapatilla in every part of the fad
Names and offices at Wm. L. Elders noted. A young talking parrot is offered Forsale at 74H Washingvon. The fragmentary text lists people and places without clear context or complete sentences.
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iAsres
Wm. L. Elders
Forsale
Washingvon
Gresham Signals Possible People’s Party Nomination
Judge Walter Q. Gresham in frail health at French Lick says he would accept if nominated by the People’s Party at Omaha. He denies financial need, praises leaders Weaver and Donnelly, and notes widespread urging from dissidents and independents. Powderly departs for Omaha as a delegate, urging laborers to back Omaha nominees and foreseeing a political shift across western and southern states.
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Walter Q. Gresham
Chicago
People’s Party
Omaha
Gresham
Republican
Gen. Weaver
Ignatius Donnel
Henry Watterson
Kentucky
Privadelphiaa
Grandmaster Powderty
People's Party
Pennsylvania
Hays
Wright
Powderly
Young Wm James Campbell Selected Republican Chairman
Wm James Campbell, a 40 year old Philadelphia born lawyer, chosen by President Harrison to lead the Republican national committee. He has long worked in politics, served as counsel for Phil Armour, and supported Blaine at Minneapolis while his family settled in Bloom Township near Chicago.
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Republicans
Washieton
Campbell
Chicago
Messrs
de Young
Rusk and
Elking
Gen. Clarkson
W. J. Campbell
Harrison
Republican National Committee
William James Campbell
James Campbell
Philadelphia
Illinois
Bloom Township
William
Phil Armour
Blaine
Minneapolis
Explosion in Columbus confectionery store injures workers
A gas leak at Robt. Dent’s confectionery at 17 East State Street in Columbus caused a gas explosion when Daniel Kramer lit a match. He was seriously but not fatally injured. Robt. Dent Jr. was thrown onto the sidewalk and the store door torn free. Fireworks ignited, causing $1,000 damage before firefighters contained the blaze.
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Columnus
Robt. Dent
Daniel Kramer
Robt, Dent, Jr
Political Ticket Drawn by State Convention Honors Judge Elliott
Fort Wayne Indiana June 29 the republican state convention completed its ticket with Ira J Chase as governor Theodore Shocknaey for lieutenant governor Aaron Jones as secretary of state John W Coons for state treasurer W D Ferrall as attorney general George P Haywood supreme court reporter James H Henry superintendent of public instruction Byron K Elliott and John D Miller R W McBride named as supreme court judges appellate judges Cavins Baker Black Robinson Crumpacker and Crumpacker were slated with Jones defeating Carpenter for secretary of state by 769 to 660 in the closest contest the convention adjourned at eight oclock after expressing thanks to Chairman Fairbanks and departing for home
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Ira J. Chase
Hendricks County
Theodore Shocknaey
Randolph
Aaron Jones
St. Joeph
John W. Coons
Marion
F. J. Schulz
Vanerburg
Atlantey
W. D. Ferrall
La‘ange
Supreme Court
George P. Haywood
Tippecanoe
Jas. H. Henry
Morgan Sie
Simeon J. Thompson
Elay
John D. Miller
Byron K. Elliott
Robert W. McBride
A. G. Cavins
Green
Baker
Barthelomew
James B. Black
M. S. Robinson
Madigan
Edgar C. Crumpacser
Porter
South Bend
Winfield
Carpenter
Clay County
Jones
Col. I. N. Walker
John Coons
W. H. Liggett
Charles A. Bookwalter
Fred. Scholz
Vanderburg County
Lee Sinclair
Leonard Wild
J. J. Ferrall
Jno
Geo. P. Haywood
James H. Henry
Superintendent of Public Instruction
John B. Cockrum
Byronik. Elliott
D. Miller
R. W. McBride
Denny
C. 8. Baker, J.B. Black
Robinson
KE. C. Crumpacker
Fairbanks
Parson Chase Fends Off Opponents in Fort Wayne Convention
In Fort Wayne on Tuesday the anti-Chase faction showed little nuance as Chase supporters battled for control. Blue-book leaks and strategic moves from rivals aimed to block the preacher’s nomination, while parade badges and signs mobbed the town with campaign energy despite the slim odds.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Allen County
Chase
Shockney
Central
Wayne convention drama and gambling rumors unfold in Kokomo
The Kokomo visitants enjoyed hospitality at the Wayne hotel as reporters and participants describe a bustling convention. Rhody Shiel faced a setback with a scattered tally while Aaron Jones secured success for the stockmen. Governor Chase operated from the Wayne hotel as the election drew near, and Senator Lovett’s wife kept tally with a keen smile.
Free baths site debated for Indianapolis poor relief
Geo Merritt of the Indianapolis benevolent society explains the removal of the free baths to a Sun reporter. Location near Military park invites rowdy crowds, with a proposal to move baths south of the Michigan road bridge and create dugouts for non swimmers. Some favor a free bath house at the Friendly Inn grounds, aiming to improve the institution with citizen aid while demanding stricter discipline.
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Geo. Merritt
Indianapolis Benevolent Society
Sun
Military Park
Michigan Road
Friendly Inn
Benevolent Society
Indianapolis
Quarantine Measures Based on Viral Threats Across Seas
The Waesland steamer from Antwerp is quarantined off New York for smallpox aboard. Italian sanitary council urges government to quarantine all arrivals from Russia Turkey and the Black Sea due to cholera spread. Paris telegrams note Emperor William and the King of Italy may visit London in August, seen in Berlin as having political aims.
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Waesland
Antwerp
New York
Agia
Sanitary Council of Italy
Russia
Turkey
Black Sea
Paris
Rome
Berlin
William
London
Italy
Woman's plain disappointment signals defeat of favorite
The observer notes describe a woman showing clear disappointment as the opposition gains enough to beat him. She drops her pencil, a gesture quickly noticed by onlookers signaling that her favorite had been defeated.
Captain Curtis Elected President of National Drill Association
The national inter state drill held in Omaha Nebraska ended with civilian oversight deemed unsuccessful. Visiting officers organized a national competitive drill association and Capt Curtis was elected president with Lieut Charles Garrard as secretary. Denver and Dallas bid for next year and a site is expected to be chosen soon.
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National Drill Association
Omaha
Neb
Capt
Curtis
Charles Garrard
Denver
Dallas
Tex
Hanged and Shot at Woodbury Tennessee
Nasuvr Le Tennessee June 29 reports a mob of about 100 masked men attacked the jail in Woodbury shortly after midnight, dragged Tom Lillard to Stones River bridge, hanged him, and threw him over the railing. He died after being shot several times during the swing. The jailer fled with keys after initial defiance. Lillard had assaulted Miss Summers at a spring near her home on Tuesday.
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Jeil
Woodbury
Tom Lillard
Stones River
Lillard
Miss Summers
A Mother's Crime Ends in Tragedy in Boston
A 22 year old mother Mrs Susan Jewell allegedly suffering intermittent insanity from heavy drinking threw her 9 month old baby from a fourth story window Tuesday night and then jumped after it both dying shortly after in Boston. The incident follows a series of distressing reports including a Valparaiso electric plant explosion causing $5000 damage and a possible $12000 plant value. Ravachol is to be executed at Montmorillon as authorities fear anarchist revenge while labor unions report elections and wage agreements among painters telegraphers and car workers with a July 1 1892 deadline for work hours at Indianapolis dry goods firms.
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Susan Jewell
Painters’ Union
W. C. Long
Albert Miller
P. & W. Road
Solve
Brotherhood of
Car A
Indianapolis
M. M. Dugan
J. C. Breas
Baseball briefs on team moves and player changes
Next Monday the local team departs for a five week road stretch to finish the first half of the championship season. Indianapolis seeks another pitcher and two infielders, Geno “second base” and another man to replace Carpenter at third. Lawrence to stay as utility, while Jones and Meekin from Louisville are released. A Chicago meeting aims to strengthen weaker clubs, with Milwaukee opponents and fans recalling the on field cheer.
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Milwaukee
Williams
Chicago
Indianapolis
Carpenter
Lawrence
Jones
Meekin
Louisville
For sale notice at 745 Washington Street
Real estate listing reading for sale at 745 Washington Street. Aurora Wiener Beer and August Erbrich are named as parties, with agent contact Telephone 1032. Sale details are partially legible in the ad.
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Aurora
Erbrich
Aeirhs
Aurora Wiener Beer
August Erbrich
Mild Judge Buskirk Imposes Whims Of Court On Offenders
A notorious judge in a busy court row over liquor licenses and domestic disputes, Buskirk sentences Williams to 100 dollars and 80 days in the workhouse after a license lapse, orders Delaney jailed for two years for repeated drunken violence, and condemns Sawyer and Donahue in turn for criminal acts. A Black youth, Alley Sanders, faces grand jury for alleged watch theft.
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Buskirk
Williams
East
Washingtonta
Theu
Barney Delaney
Delane
Chesapeake St
Delaney
Gus Sawyer
Lizzie Miles
We House
Samuel Donahue
Grand Jury
Alley Sanders
James Whitlock
Indianapolis Democrats Ratify Campaign Rally in City Parade
Campaign notes describe Indianapolis Democrats ratifying Clive and Steve with enthusiasm. A massive parade featured Roman candles and rockets, ending at Tomlinson halt for speeches by ex Governor Gray and others. One rocket struck a vehicle, causing danger to spectators before order was restored.
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Clive
Steve
Ecla
Morss
Democracy of
Feeral
Jay. Curtis
Gray
Hendricks
Ile
Rket St
Inna Anal
Tennessee
Noa
Tomlinson Halt
Claude Matthews
Greea Smith
Mark
W. E. English
John W. Kern
Cleveland
Stevenson
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