Campaign expenses and convention corruption in Indiana
The Washington Gazette rebuts a Bloomington convention corruption charge tied to the 1896 national campaign. It denies massive funds for Democrats and accuses rivals of sensationalist reporting while noting the ongoing scrutiny of the 1908 Second Indiana district nominating convention and possible bid for Davis of Bloomfield.
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Indianapolis
Washington Democrat
Congress
Bloomington
Cyrus E. Davis
Bloomfield
Republican Campaign Committee
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
United States
Bryant
Brutus
Marcus Milly
Montanz
Brian
Clark
Demosame Clark
United Staten. Sc
Indiana
Davis
Indiana prohibitionists clash at state convention
The Indiana Anti Saloon League faced sharp rhetoric at its state gathering with attacks on both major parties and debate over licensing. Boone County’s local options victory and broader questions about presidential and senate elections by popular vote were discussed, with critics calling prohibitionists untrustworthy and ineffective.
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Indiana
Anti-saloon League
Prohibittion Party
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Prohibition Party
Boone County
Indiana Prewerlés
Indiana Prohibiei Baiste
Jana Brewers
Ant Saloon League
E League
P Party
G ullop and the Brewers
Fragmented OCR text mentions Mr Cullop a democratic candidate for congress and a paid attorney. No clear event or outcome is evident.
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Cullop
Congress
Newspaper Dispute Over Corruption Charges in Bloomington Delegates
The Washington Democrat rebukes a flippant report on a corruption claim tied to Bloomington delegates. A responsible Indiana paper cites Blodgett and Cyrus E. Davis, asserting a cash offer to change votes, with Davis named as knowing the delegates involved.
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Washington Democrat
Herald
John Smith
John Brown
Bloomington
Congress
Cyrus E. Davis
Blodgett
Davis
Greene County
Indiana
Money in 1896 campaign fuels debate over Bloomington convention
A Chicago era letter argues money shaped both sides in the 1896 contest over silver and Bryanism. It rebuts claims of corruptness against the Bloomington Democrats, noting vast funds from mine owners and business interests as part of the era's political battle.
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Aianaatey
Denver
Brush Plains
Silver Hills
Fuinds
National Committee
Diana
Bloomington
Nebraska
White House
Bryan
Second
Washington Democrat
Grand jury in Laporte weighs Guaness murders indictments
Reports from official inquiry and witnesses who saw the woman alive conflict with expert medical testimony showing she died in the flames that destroyed her home. The jury's eventual decision will be noteworthy given the differing leads.
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Laporte
Guaness
Grand Old Leader Bryan Called By Chicago Paper
The article cites reckless engine operation blamed on an experienced engineer after a wreck injuring three and killing one. It also notes prohibitionists placing their ticket, mentions a gambler’s child ill with pneumonia, and references political and social turmoil in Chicago.
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Chicago
William
Bryan
Turn
May wagers and rainy days chart in Indiana report
In Indiana a person called May could afford to discuss odds on a wager. Twenty rainy days out of thirty one have nearly been completed, with twenty days into the month noting rainfall.
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Indiana
Odda
Congress Nearing End of Session With June Deadline
Congress plans to adjourn soon as national attention shifts to Chicago ahead of events week ending June 16. Officials indicate final votes and actions will conclude prior to that period.
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Congress
Circuit Court judgments issued in multiple cases
The court records show several judgments: John Peek and others sue Wesley J Porter with a $597.95 judgment plus costs. Samuel J Ellis sues Porter with a $353.15 judgment plus costs. Cincinnati Seating factory on account with an $87.35 judgment. Van Allen sues L H Creager with a $219.50 judgment. and a note of a $410.55 judgment against Porter in a separate action.
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John Peek
Wesley J. Porter
Samuel J. Ellis
F. W. Gorke & Co
Cincinnati
van Allen
L.H
Creager
Elected eight bishops ballot at Methodist conference
Baltimore May 20 The first ballot for eight bishops at the general conference produced no choice and a second ballot was ordered to be announced tomorrow The leading candidates on the first ballot were W F Anderson 446 J L Nuelson 445 William A Quayle 319 Edwin H Hughes 271 R J Cooke 260 Henry C Jennings 256 C W Smith 251 W S Lewis 248 M C B Mason 237 D C Downey 230 J B Hingley 217 Bishop Moora reported progress in Mexico and urged more funds The committee on revision opposed changing the title preaching elder to district superintendent despite a minority petition signed by James R Day et al
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Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. F. Anderson
New York
J. L. Nuelson
Chicago
William A. Quayle
Chiscago
Edwin H. Hughes
Greencastle Ind
R. J. Cooke
Tennessee
Henry C. Jennings
C. W. Smith
W. S. Lewis
M. C. B. Mason
D. C. Downey
J. B. Hingley
Minneapolis
Man Found Dead Near Nauvoo After Slaying Sow
In Dyeyaburg Tennessee on May 20 John Palmer a sixty year old man reported to have fatally stabbed his sow Green Palmer was found dead within 200 yards of his home at Nauvoo seven miles northwest of here. A nearby gun with an empty chamber suggested suicide as the sheriff and officer on the scene investigated the case.
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Dyeyaburg
Tenn
John Palmer
Green Palmer
Nauvoo
Dawson
Poese
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Indiana Party
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Faibanks
Taste Brewing
Terre Haute Brewing Company
Crawford Fairbanks
Millonaire
Mr. Gallop
Fairbanks
William A. Cullop
Todiana
Gallop
The
Indianapolis News
News
Brewers' Alliance
Gullop and the Brewers
Stata
Itithat
Walalos Gudigyig
Circuit Court
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