Two Platforms For Democrats In 1900 Convention
Denver reports show factions debating the party platform with Col William Jennings Bryan expected to dictate or influence the Denver convention. Bryan and his friends plan a patchwork platform he will approve, while conservatives seek a Nebraska styled compromise, with Omaha Mayor James C. Dahlman aiding Bryan's drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Wm. Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Bryan
Charles W. Bevan
James C. Dahlman
Omaha
Dahiman
Wahiman
Men Vying For Democratic Vice Presidency In Denver
In Denver on July 4 the Democratic vice presidential field narrows to four leading contenders: George Gray of Delaware Archibald McNeil of Connecticut John M Kern of Indianaapolis and James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois with Towne and Governor Chamberlain of Oregon discussed but deemed unlikely. The East is favored and the final choice may hinge on delegation deals as the convention nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Chicago
George Gray
Delaware
Nhe
Archibald McNeil
Connecticut
New York
New England
John M. Kern
Indiaapolis
Tom Taggart
James Hamilton Lewis
Ilinois
Towne
Chamberlain
Oregon
Utica Flyer Wreck Kills Four, Wounds Fifteen
Syracuse report from Boonville on the Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg railway describes a head on collision between a passenger train and a freight train. Four persons are dead including two Utica engineers S O Brien and A Rieber and their firemen. Fifteen are injured and taken to Utica Hospital.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Utica
Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg
Boonville
S.o'brien
A. Rieber
McCulloch Seeks Leave to Defend Star Publishing Case
In Indianapolis on July 4 a petition was filed by George M. McCulloch in Federal Court seeking leave to file an answer and defend for the Star Publishing Company in Daniel Reid vs Star Publishing. McCulloch holds $441,000 of the firm’s preferred stock and alleges Reid, with the president, colluded to force a receivership while insisting the company is solvent with assets exceeding debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
George M. McCulloch
Star Publishing Company
Daniel Reid
Star Pubblishing Company
McCulloch
Reid
Hill
Cortelyou 10 Keep Hand on the Wheels
Washington July 4 Secretary Cortelyou will stay in Washington all summer to run the departmental machinery while other cabinet officials and the president are away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortelyou
Washington
One Man Injured In Street Fight After Band melee
Members of the Richmond City Band clashed with car operators at Glen Miller Park and Eighth and Main streets Saturday afternoon. Harry Haworth and John Hill were among those arrested after a vicious exchange using instruments as weapons. Renk received a head wound, and Haworth and Hill defense sparked the brawl, with several others likely to face assault charges. Police sought witnesses as the crowd dispersed amid confusion and fear.
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Richmond
Glen Miller Park
Eighth
Main Streets
Harry Haworth
John Hill
Haworth
Walter
Renk
Bid McNally
Pil
Rudolph Weisbrod
Hill
Weishrod
Eighth Street
Weisbrod
Carmen
Maworth
Zimmerman
Weather Prophet Brief Indiana Ohio Sunday Outlook
Generally fair weather reported for Indiana with warmer conditions expected in the north and central portions. Ohio also anticipates a Sunday fair day with mild temperatures across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Inspector Owens Reports on Richmond Pure Milk Crusade
Richmond Indiana July 4. J R Barnard state food and dairy commissioner endorses rising reports on a pure milk crusade. Inspector John Owens notes city officials and women support a clean milk supply. Palladium editorial quoted as accurate public sentiment. Barnard praises the newspaper cooperation.
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Richmond
Ind
J. RB. Barnard
John Owens
The
Palladium
Jmble
Barnard
Chilling Frost Parade Disappoints Glen Miller Park Crowd
A chaotic industrial parade in downtown features twelve police, a frostbitten crowd, and three wagons representing local merchants. Despite a holiday mood, bands played, fire equipment displayed, and ministers rode in a lone cab as the chilly event faltered before arriving at Glen Miller Park.
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Denver
Richmond
Main Street
Glen Miller Park
Upper Peninsula
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Eighteenth Street
Bine Sperial
Fire Department
al Wintersteen
Flower of Hoosier Democracy Leaves for Denver
Special correspondence from Indianapolis reports Indiana’s political delegation departing for Denver aboard a train with several sleepers. The piece notes reactions to John W. Kern’s vice presidential bid and Indiana’s plan to gauge Bryan’s stance on Kern as a running mate. It also covers Commissioner Barnard’s milk purity drive with Washington’s Animal Industry Bureau sending Ivan Weld to assist in dairy inspections nationwide.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Denver
Chicago
Colorado
Rock Island
Lincoln
Mr. Kern
Kern
Bryan
Fairbanks
Pure Food Department
State
Laboratony
Barnard
Bureau of Animal Industry
Washington
Ivan C. Weld
Weld
Man badly hurt after fall on cinders at Central Hotel
Cambridge City July 4 Walter Smith Clark of Central Hotel suffered serious knee injuries after slipping on a cinder while climbing through a freight car to catch a train. He was taken to Reid Memorial hospital in Richmont for treatment and expected to be confined for several weeks.
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Cambridge City
Walter Smith Clark
Central Hotel
Reid Memorial Hospital
Richmont
International Balloon Race Sparks Over Lake Scene
At Chicago on July 4 a huge crowd in Aero park watched the start of an international balloon race. The French balloon Antonio captained by H E Hentywill rose first, followed by the Ville De Dieppe led by A B Mueller. The United States Army balloon carried the banner for a dramatic moment before escaping danger, piloted by Captain A P Shirley with Horace B Wild assisting. The fleet then drifted eastward over the lake as the race commenced amid gale force winds and cheering spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Antonio
H. E. Henty-will
Rose
Aeropark
Ville de Dieppe
A. BE. Mueller
America
United States Army
A. P. Shirley
Horace B. Wild
Veterans Picnic Highlights at Jacoon Park
Wayne county soldiers and sailors held their annual picnic at Jacoon park. A large crowd attended with friends and relatives. Judge Parkner of New Castle delivered a well received patriotic address and the day's program offered other pleasing features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Jacoon Park
Parkner
New Castle
Aged Woman Hurt In Fall At Home
In Hagerstown Indiana on July 4 Mia Tina Springer aged ninety two living with her nephew A Fritz fell hitting her head on a sewing machine causing a deep painful wound.
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Hagerstown
Ind
Mia
Tina Springer
A. Fritz
Brewers Face Public Opinion Barrier On Meeting Plans
The text discusses brewers seeking a meeting to decide on its availability amid efforts to halt anti-saloon sentiment. It notes no date set for a personal liberty fair and suggests nothing will come of it, as public opinion stands against the brewers' schemes.
Eight Hurt In Fourth Of July Celebrations
Report of a Fourth of July celebration where eight people suffered injuries. Among them was young John Stout whose leg may be irrevocably damaged. Other affected individuals include several local residents treated by medics and volunteers at the scene. The incident prompted safety warnings and inquiries into crowd control.
Local Fourth of July injuries in Richmond
Eight children and residents suffered varying injuries from toy cannons and firecrackers during Richmonds Fourth of July celebration. Names include Irene Stiens Stout Edward Fuson Marie Schroeder William Luker Levi Myers Jr William Jenkins Harry Miller and Trene Stiens among others. Chief Batley praised overall good order with one pistol dealer investigated for illegal toy pistol sales.
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Irene Stiens
Stout
Edward Fuson
Marie Schroeder
William Luker
Levi Myers, Jr
William Jenkins
Harry Miller
Richmond
Batley
J. E. King
John Stout
South Thirteenth Street
Ed Fuson, Jr
North F Street
Young Fuson
Levi Myers
King Williams
West Richmond
Myers
Seung Myers
Luker
Easthaven Avenue
South Fifth Street
Trene Stiens
Henry Stiens
Lves
Liberty Avenue
W. W. Zimerman
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Inndianapolis Star
Journal
Walter Renk
Ohio
Owens
Flower OF Hoosier
Democracy
Denver, Col
Department of Animal Industry
Indiana News
Lieber
Albert Lieber
Order of Hibernians
Cel
Cinders
Bag
Jackson Park
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