Attendance woes mark Democratic club meeting at Tomlinson hall
Thursday morning's Democratic association session in Tomlinson hall drew about 400 attendees with 50 in the balcony as heat and delays dampened spirits. Chairman Jones declined to preside again while Gov. McMillin was named permanent chairman and a 48 member executive committee was proposed.
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J. K. Jones
Adlai Stevérnson
Tennessee
Taggart
Lewis Stevenson
Jones
Stevenson
Gov. McMillin
Myron D. King
Indianapolis
Reading
Jefferson Pollard
St. Louis
District of Columbia
Delegates Clash as Democratic Clubs Debate Limits
Delegates at a Democratic convention clash over reform limits as Delegate Troup of Yale attacks central control while others denounce trusts. McMillin presides, credentials and resolutions reports proceed, and supporters praise Chauncey Black and local Indianapolis figures. Louis Stevenson, son of the VP nominee, is introduced.
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Hearst
Association of Clubs
National Association of Democratic Clubs
United States of North America
McKinley
District of Columbia
McMillin
Committee On
Resolutions
Shmsen
Willie Heart
Chauncey Black
Pennsylvania
Indianapolis
Taggart
Myron D. King
Bryan
Lincoln
Resolutions Committee
Iroquois Club
Chicago
Louis G. Stevenson
Parade Draws Roughly Four Thousand in Night Procession
In the big parade on Wednesday night about 3 545 men marched, with six bands and 21 drum corps. SUN reporters counted, bringing the total close to 4 500 in line.
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Washington St
Illinois
Delaware
Gray Club
Cook County
SUN
Traffic Light in Indianapolis Arrivals Reported by Stationmaster
Stationmaster Polen estimates total arrivals in Indianapolis on Tuesday and Wednesday range from 3000 to 4000. The influx includes regular traffic, conventioneers, and visitors taking advantage of low rates for trading and visiting, with traffic described as very light.
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Polen
Indianapolis
Bryan Speaks in Lebanon Then Heads South
A Chicago dispatch reports Bryan left at 9 a m and will arrive in Indianapolis at 2 30 p m He will speak in Lebanon Thursday night and then begin a special train trip through southern Indiana early Friday morning
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Chicago
Bryan
Indianapolis
Lebanon
Indiana
Hearst Suggested for President by Permanent Organization Panel
The permanent organization committee met at the Grand hotel Thursday morning and recommended William R. Hearst for president for four years. Max Simson of New York was named secretary and Marcus Daly of Montana treasurer, to be confirmed if Hearst agrees.
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Grand Hotel
William R. Hearst
Max Simson
New York
Marcus Daly
Montana
Hearst
Daly chosen as treasurer in bitter Montana feud
The selection of Marcus A. Daly as treasurer to succeed his political rival W. A. Clark of Montana dominated Tuesday's proceedings. Clark is reported to be too busy to carry out the duties.
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Marcus A. Daly
W. A. Clark
Montana
Clark
Hearst Arrival Missed as Hope Fades
William R. Hearst did not arrive on Thursday morning and the hope of his arrival has been given up.
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William R. Hearst
Hearst Misses Convention Draws Criticism
News reports note President Hearst did not attend the convention provoking criticism. His illness was reported even to his Chicago employer as the Wednesday edition of the Chicago American praised his arrival in Indianapolis and escort to the Grand Hotel. Will J Abbott of the Democratic press bureau joined the Chicago delegation and stated Hearst had perhaps come the previous night.
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Jackson Club
Terre Haute
Bryan Club
Franklin
Duckworth Club
Cincinnati
Jerome Herff
John Minor
Adam Heimberger
Democratic Club
Mrailroaders’ Democratic Club
Cumberland Bryan Club
Quigley
Sunt
Joseph Steinruck
Wade Hall
Tomlinson Hall
Capt. O'Farrell
Washington, D. C
Sigmund Zeisler
Chicago
Hearst
Chicago Amercan
Indianapolis
Grand Hotel
Will J. Abbott
Democratic Press Bureau
Old Man Cleared In Assault Case By Judge For Age
John Heuser an 80 year old German defendant faced Judge Daly after an incident in Indianapolis involving a bed theft from a sick wife and an exchange with a neighbor and her young son. Heuser spoke rapidly through an interpreter and was discharged due to his gray hair and age.
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John Heuser
Garman
Mike
Daly
Heuser
Death of Joseph K. Sharpe Sr 81 at 2105 N Delaware
Joseph K. Sharpe Sr aged 81 died at his home 2105 North Delaware Street at 1 30 am after two years of ill health. He traced lineage to the Sharpe and Trowbridge families and came to Indianapolis in 184 and started a shoe store at Washington and Delaware. He later entered real estate and was active in music as a longtime choir member at Second Presbyterian Church under Henry Ward Beecher. Surviving are four children Ella S Duncan Joseph Sharpe Jr Julia G Sharpe and Anna T Sharpe.
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Joseph K. Sharpe
Delaware St
Sharpe
Trowbridge
New England
Indianapolis
Washington and
Delawarests
Second Presbyterian Church
Henry Ward Beecher
Ella S. Duncan
Joseph Sharpe, Jr
Julia G. Sharpe
Anna T. Sharpe
Lockjaw Takes Life of 8 Year Old H Parke Reese
Eight year old H Parke Reese died at his father Guido Reese's home 835 South East Street after a scratch caused lockjaw. His grandmother remained at his side as promised. The family plans to ship the body to Martinsville for burial on Saturday.
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H. Parke Reese
Guido Reese
S. East St
Martinsville
Roosevelt Attacks Populists in Nebraska Addresses
Roosevelt spoke to about 1 000 at Ainsworth and later addressed cowboys at Valentine. He denounced Aguinaldo supporters and copperheads, urging Republicans to back McKinley while crowd cheers favored Bryan. He warned against the Populist outfit and predicted Bryan’s edge in Nebraska.
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Copperheads
Lincoln's Hirelings
Aguinaldo
Bryan
Dolliver
Nebraska
Valentine
Roosevelt
Delegates Begin Gas Belt Inspection Trip
Delegates to the National factory inspectors convention started a tour through the gas belt visiting Anderson Alexandria and Elwood. They return at 6 p m. Officers will be elected Friday and the next annual meeting place selected.
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Gas Belt
Anderson
Alexandria
Elwood
Officers of 103rd U S Colored Infantry Hold Triennial Meet
The 103rd U S colored infantry officers gather in Indianapolis for a triennial meeting. The first session Wednesday afternoon included members from multiple states, notably Capt M W Twitchell U S consul at Kingston Canada. The regiment was organized July 4, 1864 and has 21 officers living.
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103Rd
U. S. Colored Infantry
Indianapolis
M. W. Twitchell
United States
Kingston
Canada
Diamonds Direct From the Cutter Ad
Jewelry shop J. P. Mullally at 28 Monument Place promotes direct diamond sales and a first class line of jewelry for discerning buyers.
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J. P. Mullally
Monument Place
Worth Dentist Removed From 433 Stevenson Building
An old classified item notes a Worth dentist removed from the 433 Stevenson Building, with a reference to an old telephone listing 297 percent.
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Stevenson
Old Tel
Courts Clash Over Barrett Law Seven Year Street Guarantee
Three superior judges discuss a new Barrett law construction with focus on the seven years guarantee for paved streets, claimed illegal. The Howard case on overwork at the Indiana state capitol is on the docket. Franklin guardsmen sue state for back pay after Spanish war service. answers say enlistment was voluntary and Governor’s call not binding.
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Howard
Indiana
Franklin
National Guard
Knights and Ladies Elect Officers of Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge officers named include Grand Protector William G. Taylor of Indianapolis and Grand Vice Protector J. R. Sample of Evansville. Also listed are Grand Secretary Walter Halmson of Jeffersonville Grand Treasurer T. H. Miller of Terre Haute and Grand Chaplain D. H. Catshall of Brazil. Feed your horse Janes Dustless Ontario polish advertised with Bennett’s photos or buttons. Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure advertised with a new plan at 916.0 at Wulschaer's.
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Grand Lodge
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Wiliam G. Taylor
Indianapolis
J. R. Sample
Evansville
Walter Hasson
Jeffersonville
T. H. Miller
Terre Haute
D. H. Catshall
Brazil
Sheriff Profits From Prisoner Hunger Diet
A deputy sheriff asserts the county allows 40 cents per prisoner daily for food, while laundry gas and clothing costs are covered by the county. The diet, described as injurious, includes bread, molasses, a potato, small meat portion and sparse soup, with no pepper or butter.
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Pris
Clark
Wiltsie
Indiana Republicans upbeat after Noblesville rally
Attorney general Taylor spoke to a Republican audience in Noblesville and predicted Indiana would be carried by at least 48,000 votes. He argued Democrats miss Bryan’s appeal and that Bryan has sidelined senior Democrats by acting independently and not seeking their counsel.
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Taylor
Noblesville
Indiana
Bryan
Warm Indianapolis forecast and Monon rail officers named
Weather outlook for Indianapolis and vicinity covers 36 hours to 8 p m Oct 5 with warm fair conditions. Monon railroad directors in New York named officers including Wm H McDoel president and GM Anthony J Thomas vice president W H Lewis treasurer and assistant secretary J A Hilton secretary and assistant treasurer Samuel Thomas R M Galloway Charles Steele Temple Bowdoin. managers authorized to buy 5 000 tons of new steel rails.
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Monon Railroad
New York
Wm. H. McDoel
Anthony J. Thomas
W. H. Lewis
J. A. Hilton
Samuel Thomas
R. M. Galloway
Charles Steele
Temple Bowdoin
Contempt case of Evansville attorney delayed again
The case against William 8. Reister, an Evansville attorney, charged with contempt of court, was to be heard by the supreme court on Thursday but was continued until November 15. A judge cited convenience of some parties for the delay.
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William 8. Reister
Evansville
Supreme Court
Morton Rasps Bryan Severely in Starch Trust Attack
J Sterling Morton defends Nebraska starch factory against William J Bryan claiming no local or national starch or related trust exists. He accuses Bryan and Smyth of seeking calamity and links them to corrupt political machines Croker and Tammany, alleging they back Bryan’s tickets.
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Nebraska City
Neb
J. Sterling Morton
W. J. Bryan
Starch Trust
United States
Combine
Bryan Trust
Sioux Falls
Kansas City
Topeka
Morton
Bryan
Smyth
Croker
Tammany
Black Iron Beds Sold by Mahomney's in Mansachuset Ave
A fragment notes elegant black iron beds offered for sale by Mahomney's located at 29 Mansachuset a venue. The line hints at a preferred supplier and address for iron beds in a home furnishing context.
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Mahomney’s
Mansachuset A Ave
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Capi
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the Tammany Orator
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Richard Croker
Mr. Bryan
Cockran
Indianapolis Public Library
Soldiers’ Monument
Pullman Company
Senator Jones
Pennsylvania St
New Yorker
Rim Mai Ie
Patrick O0'Farrell
Boston
Troup
Yale University
Lockjaw
Teddy
Anderson, Alexandria
Colored Soldiers
K. and
Bennett's
Washington
Hoyt
Wulschaer’s
Ers
Marion
Alford
Criminal Court
Sanitarian Clark
Craft
Vicoinity
Noom
Monon
W. J
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