Silver question stirs Indiana politics at Grand hotel conference
A Free Silver rally in Indianapolis sparks debate as proponents press for a silver plank in the state platform. Indiana editor John FR Stoll notes leadership by silverites over gold bugs with Gov. Matthews eyed for an official free silver declaration. The crowd gathers with Clark and Henderson among supporters.
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Grand Hotel
Alien W. Clark
Teading Fre Silier
Indiana
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Terre Nsante
Peru
Laporte
John FR. Stoll
B. F. Shively
AL Anan
Hartingville
Henderson
Ehiaire
Mmpiltee
Sanitarium
Ng Anon
Tin
Col
C. Matson
Mr. Henderson
Mr. Menderson
Blue Gr Hills
Putnam County
Matthews
Gray
Wes
Min Clark
Greenshurs
Neami
South Bend
Capt. Allen
Frankfort
John B. Stoll
South Bend Times
Sima
Covington
Jackson
Greenfield
Gov
Counterfeiting and mail offense cases heard in US court
The court found Henry Guffin insane for sending obscene letters through the mails. Allen Zerres was convicted of passing counterfeit dollars and sentenced to two years and a $50 fine. Milles received $50 fine and two and a half years. Gus Mayson and John Tombs had suspended judgments after pleading guilty. Wut Sowers got three years for counterfeiting.
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Henry Guffin
United ‘States
Allen Zerres
Baker
Gosport
Spener
Milles
Gus Ma‘son
John Tombs
Wut Sowers
Meeting on school board candidate selection draws small attendance
In District 11 a meeting at Antioch Baptist Church discussed nominating a school commissioner candidate. Attendees included eighteen colored and four white men plus reporters. debate focused on party lines and fair treatment of colored voters, with another nomination meeting scheduled for next week.
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Antioch Baptist Whureh
Meury
Darnell
Wittel
Prenvels Bank
Pell Creek
Appel
Martindale
Krengel
Alartin van Buren
Frenzel
Harry Craft
Cabriel Jones
Ion
Frese
Deni Wait Map
Goss
Mississippi
Pierce
AL Talbert Spolkee
Jones
Heneer
Lair
Fie
I Je
Lion
Labor unions oppose Coffin pardon linked to bank wreck
The Central Labor Union in Indianapolis protests to President Cleveland against granting a pardon to Frank Coffin, a bank wrecking participant. The union plans to join a June 25 demonstration with leaders including Father Gavish, J A Milburn and Gompers signaled for talks. committees were appointed to coordinate with Cincinnati on lectures and a local weather update forecasts cooler, possible rains, then fair Wednesday.
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Central Labor Union
Cleveland
Frank Coffin
Indianapolis National Bank
Cleveland i
Coffin
Social Reform Club
Organo
Texas
Father Gavish
J. A. Milburn
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Lincoln, Armstrong
Miller
Donnelly
Cincinnati Central Labor Council
Indianapolis
White
Beadle
Stoddard
Cincinnati
Dustless oats and gaslogs ad in Harawood area
An advertising snippet lists Dustless oats for horses, novelty grates and gaslogs. It mentions Jno. M. Lilly and the address 133 Indiana Ave, Harawood, with a phone number 7781. Also references Second Water Wells, Brian Butts, and Harawood mantels and grates.
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Jno. M. Lilly
Brian Butts
Indiana-ave
Harawood Mantels
Grates
Jno
M. Lilly
Coronation of the Russian czar in Moscow cathedral
The coronation took place at the Assumption Cathedral in Moscow on a grand scale. The ceremony featured two thrones under a gilded baldachin, the czar’s crown and Orloff diamonds, imperial mantle and collar for the empress, and a royal procession with bells, bands, and the national anthem as the crowd cheered.
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Cathedral of the Assumption
Ivan
Stremlin Palace
Norne
Serguis
St. Petersburg
Eroes
Wierf
Mirgin Chaiest
St. Metersbuigy
A. Sue
Krieff
Gil Petersburg
St. Aude
St. Vetershuren
St Petersburg
Orloff
Empres
Ampire
Sta
Khener
Danger Line Reached as Mississippi Flood Grows
In St Louis on May 26 the danger line of 28 feet was reached by the Mississippi flood. Officials warn the waters may rise toward the 36 foot level of the 1910 disaster if rains continue in Missouri, Iowa and Illinois. The local weather bureau says the crest is reached, though river men doubt it.
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Mississippi
St. Louis
Missouri
Iowa
Illinois
Henry H Moats Missing In Philadelphia After Financial Woes
Henry H Moats an insurance agent and real estate dealer from 1748 N Pennsylvania St vanished May 16 after leaving home in apparent good health for downtown work. Family fears mental distress and possible self harm as his finances collapsed. wife and daughter left nearly penniless. Moats was social in real estate and invested heavily in the northeast city area. no trace of him found and no train ride taken.
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Hved
Pennsylvania-st
Tehart
Tie
Moats
Famc
Ais. Monte
Boy Bitten by Dog at Delaware Street Home
The 1-year-old son of A W Springsteen at 29 N Delaware St was bitten by a dog owned by Abrs W B McCrox of aN Delaware. The child was playing when the dog suddenly turned and bit him on the face. Mrs. Springsteen carried the child to a nearby home. authorities were notified. The dog remained on the owner’s premises and the couple discussed the incident with police. There is no report of severe injury or poisoning at this time.
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A. W. Springsteen
Delaware St
Abrs
W. B. McCrox
An. Delaware
Alechoax
Jamesen
Ale Springstern
Zey
McCoy
Springsteen
Indians Attack at Tojos Ranch Near Here
An article reports that on May 26 4177 a renegade Indian led an assault on the Tojos ranch near here. The Indians killed several persons including women and children. A volunteer company pursued the assailants after word of the outrage reached town.
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San Beernardo
Tojos
Volun
City Life Notes and Local Incidents
The column lists various Indianapolis topics and local happenings. It mentions a business incorporation, a wedding in Macon, a candidate for national president, race day anecdotes in Indiana, a 13 year old boy narrowly saved from a streetcar, a farmer injured by heat, a Baptist pastor visiting relatives, quarterly state company reports, DePauw secretary news, funds raised in New Albany, and a divorce suit filed by Mary E Cox of Coal City against George W Cox for abandonment.
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Y. W. Helm
DePauw University
Association
New Albany
Stacy and
Tuollabaugh
Conference of American
Cleveland
Mary E. Cox
Coal City
Ind
Indianapolis
Mma ©. Cox
George W. Cox
Cox
Geo. W. Cox
Mas musical festival opens with Nordica Stein and chorus in Indianapolis
An opening night review highlights Nordica as star of the Mas musical festival in Indianapolis. Stein and the chorus receive praise for performance and stage presence as Mozart and Gounod pieces, including Barbara Sketchie, are performed to an attentive audience.
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Audieice
Nordica Wis
Fler Eharms
Indianapolis
Aries Brein
Tarsie
Predericks
Ais
Arenas
Romes
Tultet
Noel O
Court of Claims pays overtime to Indianapolis carrier list
The court of claims in Washington allows payments to a long list of Indianapolis mail carriers for overtime work. The roster includes numerous names with amounts from under $50 to several hundred dollars, reflecting detailed individual allowances.
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Court of Claims Washington
Indianapolis
Benjamin J. Juang
James Leary
Walter N. Leonard
Matthew A. Lockwood
Fred A. Lorenz
John W. McDonald
Robert el. McGinnis
Alexander McNutt
Joseph M. Taylor
Francis A. Wiley
William R. Williams
Richard W.thompson
John A. Downey
Nibbling at the Reserve Shippers Report Gold Exports
New York reports Von Hoffman and Co shipped 1,150,000 in gold and Heidelbach Ickelheimer and Co sent 400 in gold on Tuesday, indicating strong reserves activity as bullion flows continue.
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New York
U. P.—Von Hoffman & Co
Heidelbach Ickelheimer & Co
Walling Trial Opens as Jury Selection Begins in Newport
The trial of Alonzo Walling, Belle Jackson accomplice in the Pear Bryan murder, starts in Newport Kentucky with Judge Helm presiding. Col Crawford completes new trial motion for Jackson. Walling’s fate tied to Fort Thomas mystery while prosecutors seek strongest evidence and jurors resist service amid lengthy proceedings.
Brother of Lon Walling Attends Ky Trial Amid Kind Hope
In Newport Kentucky on May 26 Lon Walling was escorted into Judge Helms court by Sheriff Plummer and deputies. A mixed crowd gathered as jurors were drawn with about 75 people present including lawyers and reporters. Walling’s brother Charles sat with attorney Shepherd and expressed family hope for an acquittal. Testimony did not occur as five of the initial venue’s jurors were excused by noon and five of 31 were seated.
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Will
Neon
Newport
U. P
Alonco Walling
Jorge Helms
Plummer
Walling
Chas. Welling
Shepherd
Clint
Charles
Watling
Jackson
Lonnie
Court Affirms Raines Liquor Tax Law
Albany May 26 The court of appeals unanimously upholds the Raines liquor tax law as constitutional in the Winsfeld versus New York City excise board case Chief Justice Andrews authored the opinion
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Albany
N. Y
U. P
Court of Appeals
Andrews
Winsfeld
New York City
Reform Council in West Indianapolis Names New Fire Force
Democratic council reports a 5000 loan for the town at a Monday meeting. They dismiss all current firemen appointed by the Republican council and appoint August Schaffer as chief with AJ Shinn James Clusman and Edward Johnson to the new force. Ousted men include Robert Bockerville Barney Hickman Harvey Cross and Oliver MacKinney. A salary change attempt failed and another meeting was set for Wednesday.
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West Indianapolis
Sclons
August Schaffer
AJ Shinn
James Clusman
Edward Johnson
Robert ‘Bockerville
Barney Hickman
Harvey Cross
Oliver MacKinney
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