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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1891
Page
1
Washington December 26 report estimates about 3000 bills will be introduced in the House next week with 232 members, each likely to file several. Officials fear the plan to pass public bills by blind box submission undermines orderly lawmaking while members receive precongress bill lists to speed action.
Reports from San Antonio detail rising border tensions as Garza revolutionists gain ground against Mexican troops. U. S. Army detachments will patrol the border while Mexican forces pursue rebels. In Washington, Judge Holman predicts a western candidate may lead the Democrats with Isaac Gray as strong favorite, and Blaine expected to withdraw in favor of Harrison.
Harvard graduates and undergraduates debate the exposure of the D. K. E. club initiation rites in Cambridge. Students and faculty diverge on charges presented to the president and Eliot, with some faculty publicly backing Mr. Garrison’s protest against branded initiations and a club bar.
Fannie Stanford of 8257 Washington Street attempted to take her life Monday night by ingesting morphine after a quarrel with a lover. Medical aid was summoned and she was saved from death.
Meserole seeks Plymouth church membership after acquittal in the Larbig murder. He led nightly missionary work in Brooklyn and now awaits a member vote. Dr Lyman Abbott’s church board will decide next Thursday. Dr Von Holleben to replace Count Arco Valley as German minister to the United States.
Reports claim Lord Randolph Churchill seeks a diplomatic role and may be named ambassador to St Petersburg replacing Sir BR Mortar. The Standard calls it a rash experiment while St James Gazette hopes the idea is halted. Dispatches from Nangpur note Indian National Congress opening with 800 delegates and 4,000 visitors. Charlie the Brahman is elected president amid loyalist rhetoric. Bovglacs Hall and Robert Mitchell plan Jan 20 departure from Liverpool for World’s Fair workingmen’s excursions to Chicago and beyond, aiming to secure concessions and cheap travel, with staged payments for participation.
At the Washington and Missouri crossing in Indianapolis a Big Four freight engine struck and killed Harriet Bennett. Witnesses say the death was deliberate by the woman who stepped between rails as the engine approached. Flagman Pat Maley notes the crossing is highly dangerous yet rarely sees accidents. The track, laid over 87 years ago, serves freight yards and passenger trains between Indianapolis and Chicago. Public safety urges improved measures as pedestrian and vehicle traffic increases. In a separate item, Alver son reports a barn fire at George Richmond’s place killing five horses a cow a mule and several wagons and harnesses with no insurance.
A compilation of brief items notes Alfred Collier’s death in London, monarchic duties in Britain, dueling refusals by M Millevoye and M Milleren, Rubenstein’s bakery visits, Spain tariff moves, cork duties, typhoid recovery for Prince George, Booth in Madras, adulterated flour in Russia, Pueblo priests released, White’s death, Pachi’s alleged embezzlement, Schleswig-Holstein accident, world fair committee in session, Gov. Chase in Logansport, corporate filings, and a satirical view of Indiana state officials under Democratic control with Gov Chase and Col Will Roberts’ fashion obsessions.
Agnes Huntington emerges as an American contralto rising from New York roots to Dresden training under Lamperti, later a London and New York stage figure. She faced managerial jealousy, formed the Bostonian company, directed own operas for purity and clear storytelling, and maintained a poised social life with her mother in tow.
W H Baker testified his wife and father in law cut strips from his face leaving stars and stripes marks. The couple and baker appeared before Justice Seibleman on Puas day morning. Stuttlebean received a black eye from a Baker blow. Baker was fined 85 and costs.
Washington reports no current plans for war with Chile. Navy department quietly readies for any emergency while no official notice has been given to the Chilean minister since President Montt’s inauguration. Details from the war department are hard to obtain.
A private match is arranged between Kim Johnson, Indiana middleweight champion, and Black Frank of Minneapolis who fought eight rounds with Black Pearl. The bout will occur within twenty miles of Indianapolis within ten days for a purse of $500. Spectator numbers will be limited.
CUTTY Lik and Wappenhans rise to top forecast roles as a two story house near Morria and McWean in West Indianapolis shifts hands after a Monday night occupation by Mercer. The docket also notes counterfeit case in Jonesboro and multiple local incidents including youth theft, court actions, a Christmas week scuffle, and a labor hall entertainment at Tomlinson hall with 2 cent admission.
An Indianapolis tale recounts John Berry selling oranges by wagon on a street corner. He clashes with Officer Hyland at Washington and Illinois streets, leading to a violent scuffle and Berry's arrest for resisting an officer and selling without a license. Other local names and incidents follow, including a party confrontation and a German neighbor's decorative case.
On Angel Island the flag of the James Hamilton Lewis was torn by Russians after seizure off Copper Island. Captain McLean files damage action, with remnants kept as evidence. He claims the vessel was 25 miles from Copper Island when seized and crew released after Windindstock notice.
New York reports a cowardly arson attempt on a double tenement at Thirty-eighth Street, rags soaked in oil set in a hallway caused smoke and panic but was stopped. A separate note recalls a fatal jump from Bellevue Hospital during temporary illness, Syrena C Harris killed.
Lonnox December 29 Countess Clancarty formerly Belle Bilton of music hall fame has given birth to twins, both boys. The Earl celebrates with telegrams to leading newspapers confirming the birth.
Lyons moved to New York and Pittsburg unrest flares as Iverson of Milwaukee predicts a new association next year. About 250 top ball players claimed from the consolidation. Jack Barnitt resigns as Sullivan’s business manager. Dan Richardson linked to Washington. John Day preparing a disruption. Maher and Dempsey yet to sign for New York match. Police orders kept pugilists at bay. Billy Myer refuses McAuliffe over a $1000 forfeit. Boston tires of King Kel. Kansas City hosts Jan 7 meeting to form a Chicago-based association. Sullivan of Muncie seeks Dowdy via Tommy Miller in Indianapolis. Northwestern trotting association officers chosen in Chicago. W F Trams becomes VP. Newhat resigns near Wm L Elders.
The State Teachers Association gathers at the state house with teachers from across the state for the thirty-eighth annual session. An incorrect program time caused an early assembly. the meeting will proceed tonight at 8 p.m. in the house of representatives. W. W. Parsons and E. A. Bryan will give inaugural remarks. Committees on officers and nominations will be formed, with papers on school work and classroom management to be read through Thursday evening.
British steamer Ocean Queen, Captain Hopking, reports a mid Atlantic gale that cost four crew members. A likely passenger ship from Liverpool to New York was sighted in fog signaling distress but vanished before rescue. The Ocean Queen later picked up a cork life buoy marked WPOL England, supporting the vessel’s loss.
Edmund Yates reports that King Leopold of Belgium opened the Laeken glass banqueting hall on Christmas Eve with a banquet for 500 restoration workers. After supper the guests toured illuminated winter gardens, receiving wine, sweets, and money purses as thanks, boosting royal goodwill among workers.
The review lauds GranD Julia Marlowe in Cymbeline describing the play as old fashioned and tame yet praises her grace and tenderness. Cast members including Robert Taser and Giles Shine are noted as strong supporting performers with Oliver Doud Bron presenting the matinee crowd and Agnes Huntington's coming engagement teased. Also mention is made of Captain Karl at English's and Beecham's Pills selling well.
In Hopkins Mich Gee 24 Miss Almyp hy Wood aged 17, daughter of a wealthy shoe factory owner and niece of ex Gov Claflin, elopes with William H. McCormick after years of attempted escapes. Her father whipped her, imprisoned her, and pursued them. The couple wed by a justice of the peace, sparking a riotous response from mill workers upon their return.
A. M. Jones known as Long Jones says the governor race is free-for-all but would favor Robt T Lincoln as Republican nominee upon his return from England. Also reports grippe in Milan with deaths, a Gratz, Austria squire killed himself over concerns about his stammering son, and a Glasgow wreck injuring eight.
Harriet Bennett has been positively identified as the woman killed at the W Washington street crossing of the Big Four tracks Monday afternoon. Mollie Kirk of 2518 Meridian Street saw the body at the morgue and said Miss Bennett had worked as a domestic for her weeks earlier and possibly for a Belmont Avenue family. A brother in the east will be notified by D Kragele and Son before any disposition of the remains pending his response.
Local forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers the 24 hours ending 4 a m. December 30, 1891. Showers are expected Tuesday with likely fair weather Wednesday, followed by a colder Wednesday morning. Continuous monitoring advised for residents and travelers downtown and nearby suburbs.
The report notes a missing old bond tied to treason in Richmond Virginia. It lists multiple fatalities including a derrick accident at Chicago world’s fair building and a knife wound in Columbus. A lynching claim emerges near Wildwood Florida. A Maine cattle quarantine targets Massachusetts livestock amid tuberculosis fears.
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