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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1896
Page
3
The Missouri Republican and Tennessee Republicans back McKinley in May convention bolstering his presidential bid. General Grosvenor notes pledged delegates in a May bulletin. A chaotic page includes crime and murder notes, alienist opinions, and treasury gold withdrawals amid political reports.
Fragmentary OCR text outlines the state’s consideration of fee proposals and public responses. It references May timing and local or regional actions but lacks clear names, places, or outcomes to anchor a fuller summary.
The Massachusetts, Italiana, Oregon, and Indiana are noted in speed trials off Cape Ann. The Indiana surpassed fifteen and a half knots, Massachusetts over that mark, with hopes to reach sixteen knots. A federal premium rewards every quarter knot over fifteen with $25,000, totaling potential bonuses for the builders.
A Dallas report details a deadly Texas tornado striking Sherman and Denison, with at least sixty known dead and many more missing. Telephones and telegraphs failed, electricity cut as miles of wires were torn down and numerous homes destroyed. Rescue efforts continued as officials updated casualty figures and searched for survivors.
The article surveys efficient coal conveying systems like bucket conveyors at an New York station and references a safe bedstead alarm button connected to the nearest police station. It notes the shift toward minimized handling in electric works and the growing role of early warning devices in home security.
The State encampment of the G A R and the State convention of the WR C met in South Bend on May 14 and 18. Gen James R Carnahan presided with welcome from Mayor Schuster. Reports highlighted aging membership, wartime service, and financials, noting 427 deaths and 27 205 on rolls, with posts formed and disbanded, and plans for next year. Mary I Sims was elected WR C president, with officers named for the ensuing year and Richmond chosen as next encampment site.
A Washington correspondent reports Bets on Miss Annnie Wanamaker’s wealth with figures ranging from two to six million dollars. The heiress, 80, is described as prudent and popular, with a fatherly allowance and careful spending. Florence Windom is contrasted as thrifty yet depicted amid similar chatter.
The Kentucky case against Scott Jackson concluded with a death verdict after a jury deliberated following three hours of defense by Col. Crawford and the prosecution’s closing argument. Judge Helm ordered the death sentence to be carried out after the verdict was read amid tense courtroom scenes.
A 1885 decision in Hamilton County Circuit Court questions the apportionment under the new law. Judges Jourdan Monks and others issue opinions on constitutionality and the suit’s timing. Republicans discuss remedy while the court’s ruling may reshape the political map.
The House recommitted the Rinaker vs Downing election contest from Illinois Sixteenth district to the elections committee with instructions to recount disputed ballots. Senate actions included river and harbor bill passage with direct appropriations and continuing contracts totaling about COOL.
Mayor Taggart of Indianapolis refuses to let his name be presented for governor and wishes to honor his term’s end. The A P A ban on McKinley has been lifted, a puzzle politicians seek to untangle. Colorado’s Pueblo convention on May 4 backed bimetallism, protection, and free silver with Senator Teller chosen to lead the delegation in St Louis.
A private letter from Gov. Matthews to John R. Brant argues against adopting a single standard platform. He cites falling prices and wages under gold, unemployment, and warns against imposing gold as a policy and urges support for a suitable platform at the state convention. Weyler resigns after threatening harsher action. Madrid refuses relief.
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