Bedlam at Democratic State Convention in Indianapolis
The Democratic state convention in Indianapolis began amid chaotic scenes as delegates and rivals crowded Tomlinson Hall. Leaders including Mayor J. W. Holtzman and Senator Johnson clashed with Hearst supporters over credentials and chairmanship, culminating in a Parker-dominated first ballot and a heated fight over the platform supporting Alton B. Parker for president.
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Tomlinson Hall
St. Louis
Hendricks
Veorhess
Turple
Henry Wartum
J. W. Holtzman
Indianapolis
EH. M. Johnzon
Jim
Parker
Hearst
Boylan
Wergeant Ararma
George J. Meininal
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Indianapole
Cortland C. Matzyn
Bloomington
Alonzo G. Smith
Indianaporte
Parker State
John F. Aiken
Fort Woge
Varnes McCabe
Williamsport
James McGil
Foster Counts
Aiken
Urey
O'Brien
Uirey
Maj. Menzies
Mount Vernon
John W. Kern
B. F. Shivelyne
Henry Corrick
Omer F. Hines
Alton B. Parker
Thomas Taggart
Senator Fleming
Fort Wayne
Taggart
Dobn W. Kern
Frank van Auken
Pleasant Lake
Steuben County
Mate St . Imegone
John W. Karn
BR. F. Shively
Lew Tiray
Jackson Boyd
de Lence
William Randolph Hearst
Chairman Smiths Speech Provokes Roars At Convention
Mr Smith struggled through a reelection speech amid jeers from Hearst delegates. The crowd erupted in uproar as he claimed the democracy rests in majority rule. Laughter peaked when he praised the convention for its supposed unity.
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Mr. Smith
Mfr Smith
Smith
Delegates Rally as McClellan Support Sparks Turmoil
In a heated scene, John R. East urges delegates to trust the process, warning that a McClellan victory from New York could split the convention. Shouts erupt as supporters push for Hearst aligned outcomes, with senators and other figures weighing in on Parker and instruction positions.
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George B. McClellan
New York
Tam Tor McClellan
John R. East
Bayd
Sesainn
Shively
Hearst
Senator Iier
Iry
Mr. Kern
Parker
Indian defendants face court action over arrest and loitering
Ervey Howers seeks 5000 dollars from Joan McKinney and others in a suit filed in WU. B. Gage L. W. Durbin Walter Durbin and William Ryan. Howers claims the defendants caused his arrest on a petit larceny charge and his acquittal in police court. William Day a full blood Indian and Peter Francis a half breed were arrested on loitering charges and discharged in police court. They said they were trying to get out of town.
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Ervey Howers
Joan McKinney
WU. B. Gage
L. W. Durbin
Walter Durbin
Wiliam Ryan
William Day
Peter Francis
Man Fined for Plant Stealing in Court
Harry Collins appeared in pelive court on Thursday morning charged with stealing plants from the blind asylum. He was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to 180 days in the workhouse.
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Harry Collins
Pelive
Norting
Witc Atcallus
Partly cloudy with showers in Indiana forecast
Partly cloudy conditions with showers possible Thursday night and Friday. Cooler on Friday. Temperatures reach 60 at 7 am, 76 at noon, and 79 at 2 pm. Showers and cooler air expected in Indiana and adjacent states with variable winds.
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Indiana
Staten
Burglars Reported In New York City Hall Park Incident
Police investigated a late Thursday burglary scene near City Hall Park where cigars tobacco and feed were stolen from suspects Benjamin Werte and Philip Levi. Investigators found ghastly relics at the northwest corner near the old gallows site, with remains described as bones of past executions.
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New York
City Hall Park
City Hall
Waa
Frantic convention clash sparks chaotic play by Hearst faction
At a crowded convention in Indianapolis, noise and smoke filled the room as speakers clashed over drams and machines. Amid jeers and chants, remarks referencing J Pierpont Morgan and Hearst sparked renewed disorder before calm was sought and a call for orderly progress echoed.
Lawyers Vie Fiercely Over Gillespie Case Fight
In a hard fought court clash, attorneys battle over key legal points in the Gillespie case, showcasing heated arguments and intense procedural maneuvering before the judge.
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Gillespie
Juror Jones Dismissed in Gillespie Case Delays Trial
Jury selection in the Gillespie murder case stretched into May with Juror Oscar Jones dismissed for potential conflict. Defense moved to discharge all defendants as questions of jeopardy arose. Court overruled, special venire exhausted, and delays may push verdict into June as prosecutors and defense spar over reexamination of jurors. Alcohol and jewelry ads interrupt court notes appear at end.
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Shay
McSullins
Henry ‘Dpann
Ane
Nir
Iila
Indiana
James Gilleaple
Jal
Thomas Overty
Waa
Perona
Blacksmith Survey Dispute Over W Washington Frontage
A 68 year old survey by Isa ac Kinder the local blacksmith on W Washington Street near White River is at issue. The plat showed 24 feet frontage but later surveys confirm the same. Current owners Rhodes Prk William Louth Jacob Heyman Voret face a dispute over who bears a 15 foot loss in frontage with Rhodes seeking full loss and a cross complaint arguing pro rata sharing.
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Washington St
White River
French
Isaac Kinder
Hlackenith
Washingtons
Flat
Rhodes
B. F. Prk
William, Louth
Jasob
Heyman Voret
Prank
Stop-Over Tickets and Court Actions Reported
May 1 Chicago reports Central passenger association agrees to curb scalper buying of world’s fair tickets for several cities including St Louis Cincinnati Cleveland and Detroit pending state to federal court enforcement. Court notes include Armstrong divorce case halted as defendant failed to appear while judge questioned both parties about lack of cause. Also scattered local ads and notices from Wilson’s Drugstore and Union National Bank.
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Rev Association
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Manapatia
Detroit
Cate
Wiam
Armstrong
Elizabeth Armstrong
Allen
Weparaind
Alien
New Pincos Tis
Up Wuleckasin
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