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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1896
Page
3
The article notes Tammany Hall endorsing William Jennings Bryan and Adlai E. Stevenson for president and vice president. It cites accompanying political shifts, including Iowa’s anti cigarette law ruling unconstitutional and statements from Illinois railroad commissioner W. R. Morrison pledging support for Bryan and Sewall.
At a Sunday service in Asbury Park New Jersey Bishop John B P Newman of the M E Church spoke on One Country's Mission. He branded Bryan's speech as blasphemous and warned that moral corruption precedes governmental ruin while urging voters to oppose liberal political use of religious symbols.
A severe wreck near a Reading line crossing injured and killed passengers from nearby towns. Investigators suspect signal failure at a dragonw epe crossing contributed to the crash of an excursion train named Quotpiets wreck, with many dead and grievously harmed.
Joshua Tievering the Prohibition candidate for the Presidency was formally notified in Baltimore on Tuesday. The acceptance speech praised national unity and warned against encroachment on individual rights while urging belief in a strong federal government.
In London the jury convicted Kr Jameson and several co-defendants of violating foreign enlistment laws. The trial before Lord Chief Justice Russell ended with Jameson sentenced to fifteen months imprisonment with hard labor. Others received shorter terms.
A number of claims against moare ac cronulating in the State Department concern American citizens who suffered in property and person during Spanish forces in Cuba. Maria Dolores de Durio, a 50 year old Spanish-born widow who married a Portuguese and naturalized in 1870, alleges her property Santa Clint was destroyed by Spanish troops and seeks indemnity of 200,009.
The report notes Shelby county nationalists organizing a county ticket while J H Lang & Co of Sullivan suffer a fire loss of 14 dollars. Other items include a safe burglary at Walton for 250, a drowning of Florence Taney at St Josephs School and assorted political and local calamities across Indiana.
Mr Bryan announces itinerary from Lincoln Nebraska on July 31 for a eastern swing to Madison Square Garden August 12 meeting of the notification committee. The couple will travel by Burlington and Pennsylvania lines with multiple layovers including Chicago Pittsburg and New York before Bath Maine for a visit with the Sewalls. The return date will be set after the New York gathering.
A Montgomery special reports that due to slow vote counting under a new ballot law the result is still uncertain but a Democratic victory is deemed likely. Incomplete returns from about half the counties show Democrats ahead in most areas with several counties close or doubtful and margins varying from 500 to 6,000 in favor of Democrats as ballots are tallied.
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. and Miss Grace Wilson married at noon August 3 at the Wilson residence in New York. Rev William H. Pott officiated. Guests included the Wilson parents and several society figures. Vanderbilt family did not attend amid long courtship rumors and prior engagement disputes.
Indianapolis reports grain and hay values with livestock quotes for cattle, hogs, and poultry. Prices cover bounds from Chicago New York Baltimore and St Louis markets with notes on hides and miscellaneous goods.
President Grover Cleveland issues a July 27 1896 proclamation warning U S citizens to abstain from involvement in Cuban disturbances and any military expeditions. The document cites Wilberg case interpretations of neutrality laws and calls for enforcement with cooperation of all citizens.
Washington report says Senator Gorman will quietly advise Chair and Jones in the Democratic campaign as a silent partner. Gorman rejects free silver, doubts Bryan’s election must trigger panic, warns money market controllers could still cause a crash if they push credit of the government.
In Presidence Kentucky on August 3 Tom Brown, described as an insane farmer, killed and badly wounded his wife, mother-in-law, and baby with an ax before surrendering to neighbor Mr Muir and asking to be shot. His victims survive with hope of recovery. Brown is detained as a wreck of reason. Separate note: civil service examinations schedule includes Indianapolis Evansville Fort Wayne dates for railway mail service appointments.
A persistently circulated letter claimed insurers would be forced to pay claims in depreciated silver if free coinage passed. Secretary Carlisle responded that currency would shift to silver, undermining gold payments, with government stance on honoring obligations and maintaining the gold standard.
New York ex congressman and Democratic leader Bourke Cockran, back from Europe, argues the Chicago movement aims to paralyze industry by seizing property. He urges Democrats to unite for sound money and oppose Bryan, predicting Northern support if free elections allow it.
A Crawfordsville special reports heavy rains caused a railroad bridge collapse on the Vandalia line over Walnut Fork. Locomotive engine No. 129 with five men aboard went down. three perished: Frank Bowman, John Nailer, and Charles McKinsey. Surviving crew members sustained injuries and were removed, with bodies taken to Barnhill's undertakers for burial.
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