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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1891

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Ruth Cleveland Baby Captures Gossips at Lakewood

The Chicago Herald describes Baby Ruth Cleveland as the center of attention at Lakewood New Jersey where photographers, nurses, and visitors chase her every move. Mrs Cleveland weakens while Grover Cleveland tends to the child, amid camera buzz and nurse led secrecy and elaborate carriage robes.

Ruth Cleveland Hyes Grover Chicago Herald Lakewood Baby Ruth Cleveland Piazza New York Baby Ruth America Papa Pat Cleveland United States Ruth Kodak Mr. Cleveland

Two Dead In Collision Near Fisnrit New York

Engineer James Kelly of the New York Central express died Wednesday morning from injuries after a collision here the previous evening. Two fatalities are reported and passenger injuries were not serious.

Fisnrit N. Y James Kelly New York Central Express

Elkins Named Secretary of War in New Dispatch

New York reports Stephen B. Elkins has been appointed secretary of war. Born in Perry county and raised in Missouri, he studied law after 1910, served in the Seventy seventh Missouri during the war, and later built a fortune in New Mexico. He held state and federal offices there and has been active in railroad interests and Republican politics.

New York Washington Dispatch Stephen B. Elkins Stephen Benton Elkins Ohio Perry County Isi Missouri Missouri University New Mexico U. S Steve National Republican Committee Blain

How to ride street cars and court case on Empress Williams

A Sun reporter relaysBud Swift advice on street car etiquette urging aggressive boarding and seating, ignoring others, and keeping coins from the conductor. The piece then covers the Empress Williams case with parents appealing to set aside a Board of Children's Guardians order after a year with the child and alleging illegal summons and mistreatment. the guardians contest contempt and jurisdiction questions.

Bud Swift Sun Homsa N. Llinoisst Empress Williams Board of Children’s Guardians O. B. Orton Howland Michigan Brown

The Charity Ball Troupe and Local Arts Notes

Amusements and theater notices discuss Enx and Yank Williams with the Meteors and others, criticizing advertising as Lyceum theater quality. Joe Arthur and his Arabians perform in Hendricks County, with The Grand hosting dances and a Rising Sun sketch of Blue Jeans. Theodore Thomas Chicago Orchestra performs, featuring Bendix and Steindel in a 53-member ensemble. varied works from Schubert to Saint-Saens reach an energetic wrap.

Daniel Frohman Lyceum Theater Company Stern’s Rentz-Santley Joe Arthur Hendricks County Sothern Malinea Rising Sun Joe Chicago Theodore Thomas Max Bendix Saint-Saens Bruno Steindel

Senators contest Hill Brice and White seats amid free coinage debate

Washington reports that Republican leaders plan to contest the Senate seats of Hill Brice and White of Louisiana. The discussion touches on free coinage of silver and potential ship subsidies, with turbulence over Chilean affairs and Senate committee appointments shaping the early agenda.

Washington Hill, Brice and White Louisiana Hill Albany

Contenders Rise for Woods Judicial Seat in State Barr

Supposed successor to Judge Woods draws interest from several figures including Juave Olds of the supreme court and Judge Monks who lost to Olds in a prior nomination. Judge Walker also garners talk as a possible heir, with bar leaders and Republican supporters urging outside-city appointment for political reasons.

Woods Lines Woods Faneral Juave Olds Supreme Court Haa Judge Monks Supreme Judge Olds Judge Walker Bar Judee Walker Diuden Walker Superior Court

Terre Haute Police Bill Upheld By Supreme Court

The Terre Haute police bill, extending metropolitan police protection to cities with large school enrollments, was ruled constitutional by the Indiana Supreme Court. Justice Elliott wrote the majority opinion while Justices Olle and McBride dissented. The measure passed amid protests in March and aims to regulate police coverage for districts with many school children.

Terre Haute Supreme Court Elliott Olle McBride Indianapolis

Fire Destroys Barges as City Sees Mix of Events

The barge Horace A. Tuttle burned to the water’s edge at dawn near Blackbird er foot, a total loss estimated around 80000 dollars. The cause is unknown while the crane barge awaits repair. Local notices mention library foundation nearing completion and holiday window displays as authorities report weather and social events.

Caicase Tee Horace A. Tuttle Blackbawker Tuna P. Gi. Minch Clevelan

Baseball Consolidation Ends in New League Formation

The 12 city circuit Boston New York Lreok Isa Philadelphia Pittsburg Cleveland Cincinnati Louisville Chicago St Louis Washington Baltimore is formed after a long consolidation process. Milwaukee Chicago and others push for control while price battles and player signings shape next season. Edward H Cole reappears after a disappearance in Nyack with limited speech.

American Association Tink Su Boston New York Lreok Chicago Philadelphia Columbus Milwaukee Association Milwaukee Elie Chicago Sparts Chicago Association John Brush Dolara Association Athletics Woon Wayner Howaver Philadelphians Isague Cubs von der Ahe Vorderhorst Leagins Indianapolis Louisville Chicage Rosie Giants Windy City Pfatter Old Association Washington

Early county convention shaping up in Marion politics

Vague betting on an early county nominating convention dominates Marion county political chatter. Key contests include treasurer with Holt McCaslin Landers and Stuckmeyer. sheriff with Langenberg and Harmett. and prosecutorship led by John Kealing challenging Holtzman. Incumbents Farrell Hunter and Baker facing limited opposition while Sahm becomes county committee chair.

Sterling R. Holt Hunter McCaslin John Landers J. Stuckmayer Helt McCaslin Stuckmeyer Jack Landers Sherif Henry Langenburg Henry Bob Robert Marion County Hob Emmett Langanberg Himerich Dan Voley Langenberg Polis Warmer Corey Lawrence Vozzin Michael Farrell Jaspeh Hunter Poons Farrell John Reardon Mike Mr. Hunter Irvington John Kealing Jobo Flolkgman Kealing Holtzman Bopes Mr. Kealing Mabbitt Criminal Court Vor Joel Baker Albert Sahm Sterling Holt

Cyrus W Field remains in critical condition in New York

At the House of Cyrus W Field on Thursday morning he was still in the same critical condition as Wednesday. No one may visit except his nurse and doctor. His daughter Mrs Lindley remains in critical condition and Edward Vields wife is prostrated.

New York Cyrus W. Field Lindley Edward Vield

Gov elect Mikinley in unchanged condition

DicKinley No Better. CANrON O Dec 17 Gov elect Mikinley's condition was unchanged Thursday and he is still confined to his room unable to see callers or attend to official duties.

DicKinley Canron Mikinley

Four boys arrested for lamp breaking in Noblesville

In ADDITIONAL STATE Noblesville four boys were arrested and fined Tuesday for breaking street lamps. Others dodged officers while nightly visits to private homes caused annoyance. Authorities plan to sweep the streets after 7 PM. Also notices a solid gold ring giveaway at Chapman Mullially’s jewelry store through January 1st, 1892.

Noblesville Lst Chapman & Mullially’s Jawolry

Very Dangerous Blaze Destroys Keen Picture Store

A blaze in the Vance block at Washington street and Virginia avenue gutted Keen’s picture store. Loss about $3,000 with no insurance. priceless paintings including a Hendriks valued at $300 lost. Keen faces business suspension during a busy season. Firefighters reported no serious injuries.

Keen Sendricks Burt Washington-st Vance Block Virginia Ave John Keen Mr. Keen Thomas A. Hendriks Ingraham Avery Chemical Pennsylvania St George Diller Cappy Neal Piller Thomas Hogan Diller Jooge

Who Are They Two Men Collecting for Miners

Two men named John Mc Graw and Clinton Allen were canvassing Indianapolis seeking funds for Indiana miners. James Savage and John Mason arrived from Brazil claiming a commission from the United Mine Workers president to act as relief coordinators and forward subscriptions to Terre Haute. Mason warned that if the two men are collecting in the miners’ name it should be investigated.

John McGraw Clinton Allen Indiana James Savage John Mason Mrr. Mason SMN Brazil United Mine Workers of America Indianapolis Terre Haute Carban Tnd

Abe Watkins Dies After Malfunctioning Iron Works Incident

Abe Watkins died at his home on Wednesday evening after an early morning shooting at the malleable iron works in Haughville. Watkins claimed the shooting was accidental and asked no prosecution of Lon Thomas, a fellow worker. Funeral services will be held under the judge's auspices with the I.O.O.F. lodge members in attendance.

Key Snock Caw Washington St Vance Block J. M. Winter Fletcher Ave Indianapolis Grione Morris The Water Company P. W. Wil Empress W. A. van Buren St. George’s Church Cores of Church Morris St Walker Mary Lanier van Curan Packing Company Henderson Énudge Cox Joseph Rohn Haughville Justice Smock Geo. Woodford Washington and East Sts Coures Blenning Indianapolis Car Works Superior Court Broadway St. Clair St Massachusette Ave Wightlist Hoard of Public Works Alford de Bersell E. P. Wasson Chief Colbert de Bersel Fred Syrup Judge Buskirk Wolicn Court Henry Lida Stackhouse Gil Ellen Bogeland Dwavns Martin Quion Blake-at Hester Miller Nuaclsk-ave Nancy Lieck Meridian-st Bertie Claiborne N. Weat-st Henry Hamon Henrietta Montgomery California St Calvin Pritchett Rita Roberts James Graham Elmira Sims Edward Stellhorn Ida Wright Worthus Shrewsbury Mary Spearman Frank Meberlacher Taylor Areo Meberlacher Markatal John Hughey Hughey Wm. 8 Elliott Morrison Post Office Abe Watkins Lon Thomas Malleable Iron Works Watkins Thomas

Brazil Miners End Strike and Reopen Mines at Old Prices

Brazil is ending its coal miners strike as workers accept reinstatement of old wages after a late-night committee meeting. Mines No and 10 reopen the next day amid restored production.

Brazil Fed Brazil Black Coal Company

Cardinal Vannutelli Considered for Papal Seat

Rome reports discuss Cardinal Vannutelli as a possible successor to Pope Leo. A steamer, the Prince Zeltikoff, was wrecked off Brest with 19 drowned. London debates war rhetoric with Chile as Lincoln’s butler suicide surfaces.

Cardinal Vannutelli Rome Pope Leo Prince Zeltikoff Brest Uns Chili Lincoln Butler London Bob Africa Mexico Colima

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