Baby McKee Becomes Benjamin Harrison McKee In Knickerbockers
A playful portrait in Babyhood shows Benjamin Harrison McKee once called Baby McKee has grown, now in knickerbockers. The piece depicts him ruling fantasy affairs at the White House with Mary Lodge McKee and a German nurse, while Grandpa Harrison intervenes in mock presidential fashion.
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Babyhood
Benjamin Harrison Mckee
Baby McKee
Sun
Benjamin Harrison Ker
McKee
Ias
Baby’ McKee
Master McKee
Mary Lodge McKee
Harrison
Mary
Benjamin Meckes
United States
Executive Mansion
Benjamin McKee
White House
Benjamin
Murphy for President Dominates City Council Selection
In a quiet Democratic caucus the mayor's office on Monday night selected Martin Murphy as council president and Emil Rassman as the deputy. Olaf Olson backed John McGill, but Murphy's initial lead grew to unanimous support, signaling strong administration backing for the duo.
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Martin Murphy
Emil Rassman
Martin
Drinkis
McGill
Olaf Olson
John McGuilin
Deaser
Mr. Murphy
McGuffin
Rassman
Aoth Murphy
Murphy
England's Savage Tribes Raise Merry Travels
London dispatch notes Hunza tribesmen in North Kashmir oppose a Gilgit to Chalt road site. Frontier road aims to improve communications. Col Durand wounded. Poised for swift action against malcontents. Also brief notes on Dom Pedro's heirs finances and Comte de Eu’s projected England visit. Weather forecasts for Indiana expect showers and a colder Wednesday.
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New York
Edmund Yates
London
the Tribune
Kashmir
Gilgit
Chalt
Col
Durand
Dom Pedro
Comte
Comtess de EU
Duc de Nemours
Versailes
England
Resignations and Appointments Roil City Hall
Turbulence at the court house as Deputy-city-clerk Bushong disputes claims about Abrams interview. Mansfield signals a future role for Bushong in the engineer’s department while Phipps plans retirement to California. Bud Swift denies seeking a deputyship and clarifies he offered help to Abrams to run the office.
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Court House
Bushong
Abrams
Sun
Bud Swift
Dan
Bud
Will Phines
Mansfield
Will Phipps
Chas
Bushopg
Phipps
Alien
California
Pacific
Tuesaday
City Controller Woollen Cites The Sun On Bud Swift Suit Talk
Controller Woollen told reporters he expects Bud Swift to sue the city for fees after reading The Sun. He notes the sheriff has not called on him and says Abywan could sue anyone, but building a case is another matter. He recalls refusing a $10 bill Swift sent, even after election board approval, and says he must pay bills the board approves. He remains eager for Swift to file suit.
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Woollen
Bud Swift
Feas
Abywan
Election Board
Trenton
WN. J
Joshua Anderson
John H. Sharp
Columbus
J. Anderson
Joseph Anderson
Joseph
Anderson
Milwaukee Delegation Seeks Chicago Support for Democratic Convention
A Milwaukee delegation visited Chicago on December 15 to win backing for their bid to host the Democratic National Convention. They have raised a guarantee fund of 100,000 dollars and claim to have secured all required facilities for the convocation.
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ChicaGco
Milwaukee
Chicago
City Lick Chronicle News of Accidents And Indictments
Panhandle brakeman John Woodard suffered a severe hand injury at the Delaware crossing on Union tracks Tuesday morning and was taken to Dr. Marsee's office in Jeffersonville. The grand jury indicted Henry Hart, James Gordon, Gus Sravel, and Harry Gilson for various crimes. Emma Newhouse was committed to the reformatory at age fourteen. Other notes include guardians officer Albert Elster's assault case, a list of deaths, marriages, births, and a superstition anecdote near a Washington street store.
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John Woodard
Krezelo & Wohitsatts
Dr. Marsee
Woodard
Jeffersonville
Henry Hart
Daisy Willams
James Gordon
Francis Hendricks
Gus Sravel
Cox
Emma Newhouse
Reformatory
Albert Elster
Board of Childrens’ Guardians
Johnny Henderson
Brrras
John
Ella Gallagher
George
Laura Haverkott
Harry
Josephine Caldwell
Joe
Lillie Gates
Jennie Geisendorf
Samuel
Lizzie Kise
Frank
Elia Henkle
Mary Hoss
Vermont-st
Victorine Soewell
Alabama-st
Czar Pays 125000 To Russian Relief Fund In London
Paris reports Emin Pasha fights with Africans while Capt Lugard leads 1000 troops to check Enaio. In London a sensational slander suit arises as Mrs Osborne accuses Maj and Mrs Hargreaves over missing jewels. Baron Hirsch’s emigration plan may pass Cyril council. czar funds state balls with 125000. Miss St John secures judicial separation in High Court divorce with costs to be borne by both sides.
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Paris
Emin Pasha
Lake
Africa
Lugard
Firmin
Agsnda
Enaio
Loxnox
St. Petersburg
Baron Hivech
Council of Ministers
Lexpoy
Miss St. John
Her Majesty’s High Court of Justice
Jenne
Samuel Marrow Sues Journal for Libel Over Implication
Samuel Marrow files a libel suit against the Indianapolis Journal alleging defaming statements about a girl named May Woodrum and a seduction accusation. The case ties to a Pendleton Pike boarding house dispute with Mrs. Woodrum, who pursued damages for alleged inducement to move from Cincinnati. The suit's context includes prior hogarrelated actions and dismissed claims.
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Samuel Marrow
Indianapolis Journal
Vbel
Ashing
Marrow
Pendleton Pike
May Wooodrum
Smith
Woodrum
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Morrow
Techner & Frank Assigns Assets in Jersey Goods Firm
Techner and Frank of Philadelphia assign to Simon Kohn for creditors. Judgments totaling 50 000 dollars entered against the Jersey goods manufacturer.
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Philadelphia
Techner & Frank
Jersey
Simon Kohn
Charity Ball at Grand: Meteors Tangle with Rival Troupe
The Grand stage hosts The Charity Ball with Daniel Fronman’s company opposing Park Williams OFI troupe. George H. Leonard as Nick Van Buren and Alice Hilton as Phyllis Lee lead strong performances. Audience jars fill Park Monday night, crowding the house for the Meteors and comic numbers by Gallagher and West and the Inman sisters.
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Williams & Ofi
Meteors
Daniel Fronman
Geo. H. Leonard
Nick van Buren
Phyllis Lee
Alice Hilton
Mary
John van Beren
Boyd Putnam
John
Ann Cruger
Edythe Chapsan
Phyllia Lee
Jeannette Lowrie
Bess van Buren
Love
W. A. Sands
Peter Gurney Knox
William
Gallagher
West
Inman Sisters
Deserted Father Robert Mertz Fails Child, Skips to St Louis
Sarah Aldrich describes how Robert Mertz, once a paint shop worker, cared for his 11 month old child in Massachusetts Avenue before abandoning them. He later moved to St Louis, where he supported his new wife Mary Barkdale, leaving Aldrich destitute and seeking justice through an attorney.
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Robert Mertz
Massachuset C Ave
Sarah Aldrich
Robert Meitz
N. Delawarest
Sarah
Mertz
St. Louis
Mary Barkdale
Blakest
Massachusetts
Miss Aldrich
Mrs. Barkdale
Berkdale
Boyer
Streighter
Barkdale
Worka
Baseball conference unsettled as 12 club plan divides leaders
Bates house buzzed with magnates as Von der Ahe and others arrived for a two club conference. The meeting stalled with key figures absent and factions split over consolidating the league and association, signaling a tense battle over control and the future of professional baseball.
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Bates House
Chris von der Abbe
League
Association
Hoe
Chris
St Louis
Snooth
John Brosh
Fvanderhost
Baltimore
Scanlin
Washington
Bates
Boston
von der Ahe
Wagner Brothers
Philadelphia Athletics
Vonderhbostanlin
Chicago
Fred Pfeifer
Milwaukee
McGuire
Young
National League
Manever Buckernberger
Pittsburg
Hart
Phelps
Louisville
Lome
Echo-baseball
Eague
Petailar
E-Cfeb
Jim Williams
The
Columbus Dispatch
Cincinnati
Columbus
Indianapolis
OG. P. Carter
Sporting Tinea
Wuo
Rosie
New York
John Brush
John Day
Grippe Epidemic Returns Fights Indiana City Hard
The piece warns influenza is returning with a vengeance, settling over Indianapolis and affecting police and fire services. Doctors urge staying home when ill and warn of pneumonia risks, while quinine remains common but not always effective.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Fa Grippe
Laid to Rest of Indianapolis Broker John Holand
John Holand, once a noted Indianapolis broker, died in Thomasville Georgia after a lingering illness begun with lung trouble. He left Indianapolis seeking health after becoming a mason in the Ancient Landmarks lodge. Funeral rites were led by Rev. Jos Milburn with Meridian M E church quartet and masons at the grave, with flowers from the south.
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John Holand
Indianapolis
Ancient Landmarks Lodge
I. A. ML
Asheville
N. C
Thomasville
Jos. Milburn
Meridian M. E. Church Quartet
Masons
Parker Resigns As Public Works Clerk In Salary Clash
Parker resigns from the board of public works clerk position seeking a raise. He can only secure the salary increase by reappointment, prompting action from Bartholomew.
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Parker
Board of Public Works
Bartholomew
Senate action includes fortifications and canal proposal
Washington December 15. A number of bills and petitions were introduced in the senate. Senator Doeser proposed a bill for additional fortifications and sea coast defences. Senator Quay offered a bill to construct a ship canal linking Lake Erie with the Ohio River and to open League Island navy yards for vessel construction and repair. The senate adjourned after the morning hour’s end upon petition of Harris.
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Senate Business
Washington
Senate
Doeser
Senator Quay
Lake Erie
Ohio River
League Island Navy Yards
Harris
Worker suffocated in trench as fumes coil from burning pile
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on December 15 two laborers were overcome while digging a trench in a burning pile. Andrew Pohl died before help arrived. A second worker was in critical condition.
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Wilkesbarre
Andrew Pohl
Just a Family Affair And Fulford Gets Six Months
Judge Buskirk presided on a grim day as Frank Fulford, a railroad man living with his wife on S. Missouri, received six months for domestic trouble. The report details a long strained marriage with fights over shoes, a knife incident, a hatchet damage, and Fulford’s quip about the punishment. Other locals faced burglary, theft, and assault charges, with James Wilson linked to a break in at 118 Indiana Ave and Charles McCarty tied to a cloak theft from Kitty Garnet.
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Frank Fulford
Buskirk
S. Missourist
Fulford
Judea
James Wilson
Thornton
James
da Seibert
Indiana Ave
Charles McCarty
Kitty Garnet
New Jersey
Charles Vance
Thomas Force
Cu Vorhees
Joseph
Whipple
Thomas Blackwell
Alois Foxlom
Blackwell
George White
Ft. Wayne-ave
Not Very Sick Robert Downing Says Health False
Washington dispatches report false rumors about actor Robert Downing health. He appears well with slight hoarseness, plans Christmas rest, resumes tour December 25 in Atlantic City, and will continue the season with his company.
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Robert Downing
Washington
Mr. Downing
Phy Eoere
Pennsylvania Ave
Atlantic City
Miner killed as slate falls at Evering mine
Aden Clymer a coal miner was killed Tuesday in Evering s mine when a ton of slate fell on him at work.
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Vincennes
Ind
Aden Clymer
Evering
Features of Sporting Life and Early Boxing Moves
The item notes Cleveland teams practicing in Hot Springs and Montana forming a division. It cites Weaver signing with Pittsburg, Vaugh with Cincinnati, and ongoing talk of Dunn resigning as L A W president. It mentions Ryan vs Needham in San Francisco, Van Heest and Lavigne set for Frisco with 1500 dollars, and Guttenberg and others winning money on track.
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Cleveland
Hot Springs
Montana
R. A.W
Pittsburg
Weaver
Louisville
Sporting
Manhattan Athletic Club
A. A. A. Cincinnat
Harry Vaugh
Jack Boyle
Dunn
Ryan
San Francisco
Dan Needham
van Heest
Lavigne
Frisco
Guttenberg
Fieurette
Noonday
Autocrat
Helham
Faux Pascalt
Climax
Jack McAuliffe
Europe
Chicago
Hosmer
Teemer
Hanson
O’connor
Fearful Death of Fireman in New Orleans Blaze
A massive fire tore through Teleopitoulas street in downtown New Orleans on December 15 as rain pelted the area. Fireman Mat Hannon, serving with engine No. 5, was fatally shocked by a loose electric wire and died after crying out Oh my God, shocking onlookers and plunging the fire crew into confusion.
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Mat Waunon
New Orleans
Teleopitoulas St
Paydras and
Peters Srs
Mat Hannon
Pipsman
Artist Mauled by Tiger at Barnum and Bailey Ben During Portrait
Boston artist Alexander Pope, hired to paint three lions for a Chicago hotel, was attacked by a tiger named Ben at Barnum & Bailey's winter quarters. Pope, armed with a mahl stick and brushes, attempted a portrait when Ben bit his shoulder and tore his coat, as two keepers intervened with a prod and removal. Pope sustained severe back and arm injuries but is expected to recover and resume work.
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Bumerrony
Copa
Alexander Pope
Boston
Chicago
Barnum & Sailey
New York
Pope
Ban
Ben
Mr. Pope
Winchester Gun Breaks Speed Records in Tests
New Haven reports Browning Brothers claim a Winchester gun could fire 900 rounds per minute with a water jacket cooling system. Tests show 750 rpm record for the Maxim, while the new design loses speed without water. The belt-fed weapon uses a crank-driven multiplier and rises brass-like projectiles in a continuous stream. Meanwhile a Santa Fe passenger coach wreck near Pauls Valley injures several as it plunges down a steep embankment.
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New Haven
Maxim
Winchester
Browning Brog
Tden
Utah
Gainesville
Tex
Pauls Valley
Keck rep robbed. jewels recovered in Dayton case
Chicago dispatch reports R. H. Kranig of Keck Manufacturing, Cincinnati, was robbed of sample trunks in Dayton five weeks ago containing 18 000 dollars in jewels. Sunday, two known thieves Fritz Chien and Charley Blondey were arrested and the jewels recovered.
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Chicago
R. H. Kranig
Keck Manufacturing Company
Cincinnati
Dayton
Fritz? Chien
Charley Blondey
Lovers Reunited for Missouri Wedding Plans
Emil Dosa, 28, and Madeline Young, once German childhood playmates, reunited in Sedalia after years apart. Dosa had prospered in America and invited Young to join him. they traveled to Council Bluffs where they will marry on Tuesday after arriving Sunday.
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Sedalia
Emil Dosa
Madeline Young
Germany
Doen
America
Council Bluffs
Dean
Miss Young
Europe Gripped by Foreign Facts Across World News
Europe faces turmoil as China withdraws from the world fair while Brazil fields twenty thousand troops and forty five ships. Sturtman claims a new African river discovery and Emperor William christens a warship at Stettin amid global tensions.
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Europe
China
Boo Hoo
Brazil
Sturtman
Africa
Emperor William
Stettin
Russia
St. Petersburg
Mies St. John
Duplaney Marins
London
England
India
Enterkin
Ramsgate
Bein
France
Bulgaria
Cairo
Egypt
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