Lynchings Threaten Near Aurora in Indiana
An orphan girl, Ethel Rollings, found near Hogan's creek badly injured and bloodied, claims she was beaten and cast into the water while two men, one married, are sought by authorities. A young man seen at Tresier sawmill with bloodied hands urged escape to Kentucky as irate farmers gather. Sheriff Axby faces protection duties amid heightened tensions.
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Parker Bathes Man to Nominate Says John Sharp Williams
John Sharp Williams states Parker bathed man as a political strategy to secure nomination. The remark highlights intra party maneuvering and public reaction to the naming, with emphasis on Williams as a commentator. The situation underscores tensions within party leadership and candidate selection dynamics.
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Parker Named Strongest Democratic Nominee, Williams States
John Sharp Williams, temporary Democratic National Convention chair, says Judge Parker is the strongest, healthiest, most broadly viewed candidate and the one all Democrats can agree on for president. He criticizes Bryan allegiance and predicts Parker’s platform focus on tariff, trusts, and monetary standards with a gold standard. Tammany backs Parker and plans travel to St Louis with multiple trains and prominent leaders rail for Parker's cause.
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York
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Patrick H. McCarren
Engine explosion kills three in Johnstown freight train
Johnstown Pa June 91 The boiler on the last bound freight engine exploded at Ehrenfield Thursday killing three and injuring two. The deceased are Engineer John B Winsinger Fireman Daniel Crouch and Brakeman Rost. An ironclad report notes two minutes' walk from Washington and Meridian streets.
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John B. Winsinger
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Miles Refuses Nomination At National Profit Convention
Gen Miles declines to accept the presidential nomination after a telegram read by Indiana proh chairman Newlin. John Woolley announces the Miles name will not be presented. The convention opens with packed balconies and strong female turnout, with miles buttons and Manierre boosters visible among delegates. The hall fills to overflow as the Redke band plays and the session begins under Permanent Chairman Wolfenbarger with a prayer by Oliver Stewart.
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John G. Woolley
Chicago
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Stewart
SUX
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New York City
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Redkes
Ind
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Nebraska
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Nationalprahle Committee
R. Jones
Pennsylvania
James A. Tate
Romuel Dickig
Michigan
Jones
Kansas City
Bleware
Indianapolis
Lincoln Speech Drives Prohibition Debate at Convention
The article details a prohibition convention where Lincoln quotes were displayed and Oliver W. Stewart was reelected national chairman. Delegates debated platforms focused on prohibition and broader party aims, with fundraising, pledges, and remarks by Dr. W B Palmer and other figures shaping the campaign.
Sailors Dream Enters Derby Stake In Indianapolis
Sailors Dream is named a likely starter for the third Indianapolis Derby with Falkland and Lady Lavish among early entries. Chicago horses are not yet confirmed as entries. time remains until Saturday to close entries. Cincinnati support for Sailors Dream is noted, with St Louis funds backing Falkland, and a field of about 11 horses expected to run next Monday at the Indianapolis track. Carloads of runners arrive for the six day meet. box seats are on sale at Pierson's for derby day.
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Falkland
St. Lown
Lady Lavish
Memphis
Cincinnati
Falkland Nearey
Louie Aioney
Indianapolis
Pierson
Tgar
Washingtonst
Audacious burglary rocks Watmatt storefront
The bold heist at Theodore Cruanes’s WatmLat store began after 2 A M. Thursday with the rear window forced open and the safe cracked. Burglars disabled electrics, escaped after a clash with Marshal Grasse, who pursued them with two blows from a bag. They fled up a rear alley as shots rang out, eluding bloodhound tracking.
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Citz Marehal
Theodore Cruanes
Watnlat Entrance Inn
Sick
Marshal Grasse
Atntra
Nims Enaclee
State House Hearings on Finances and Vandalia Claim
The governor and state officers discussed finances at the state house. A meeting aimed to determine costs for defending a nearly four million dollar Vandalia railroad claim. The legislative commission was to meet to consider proper venues for legislative halls. Lt. Gov. Gilbert was absent.
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Durbin
Shermek
Vandaline Railroad Company
Guy. Durbin
Asbert
Maranal
Lage
Tun
Giv
Gilbert
Fairbanks to Speak in Jackson Michigan
Senator Fairbanks has agreed to give a short address in Jackson Michigan as part of a broader party effort. Reports say he plans no further public speeches this season and will focus on his official duties.
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Jackson
Mich
Leon
Senator Fairbanks Md
Ingalls
Miny Calleera
Griak
Beveridge
Spencer proposes annual police court attendance for residents
An Indianapolis crowd heard Spencer mock a yearly police court visit as a remedy for social ills. He quipped about happiness tied to public order and joked about city life while remarks drifted into laughter and confusion. In other notes, Matron Gregoire oversaw the third wedding of the week at the police station as William Hart and Mamie Carter wed.
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Gregoire
William Hart
Mamie Carter
Russian Fleet Bombards Gensan in Far East Action
A telegram from Gen san Korea reports the Russian Vladivostok squadron appearing off Gensan and attacking Thursday morning. Thirteen Russian vessels bombarded Gensan firing 130 shells. Officials later stated the motive of leaders in the Far East is peaceful and aims to end war while maintaining strict neutrality.
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Gen Ma Seeks to Seize Niu gwang Amid War News
A chaotic dispatch from Tientsin says Gen Ma Hongbin aims to seize Niu gwang river region. Reports from Lian Tang and Port Arthur describe Russian and Japanese movements, including village ambushes and fort bombardments near Port Arthur as forces clash eight miles from the forts.
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Yale Takes First Race In Wet Varsity Meet
NEW LONDON Conn June 00 Heave run prevailed here Thursday morning Yale won the boats race in a Harvard Yale clash. The freshman eight finished in 14 20 over a four mile course delayed by weather. Broken Thomas Harris a cement worker at St Market St was injured when a bank of clay fell on him near the city dispensary Thursday noon.
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