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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1892

Page

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Grover Cleveland Nominated by Democrats in Chicago

Chicago convention ends with Grover Cleveland named the Democratic nominee amid uproar and party unity. New York's Hill and Boies receive strong backing as supporters hail Cleveland’s broad appeal and promise vigorous campaign energy across states and unions.

Zonid New York Arkansas Abbott New Jersey Grover Cleveland Hill and Flower Buzzard’s Bay Grover Cleve Land Michigan Sickles

Vice Presidential Buzz At Cleveland Convention

Fatigued Cleveland managers face a slow start as delegates discuss a running mate. Names like Mitchell Stevenson Gray and Morse swirl, with Indiana’s Vilas rumored to back Mitchell and New York seeking Boies. Grisly rumors swirl of a possible trick to move Indiana’s vote, while Bragg reportedly supports Mitchell.

Coxnyenvrion Haun Curiaco Gray Indiana Stevenson Illinois Mitchell Wisconsin Judge Morse Michigan Cleveland Boies New York Liv Neal Ohio Gray Club Indianapolis Arkansas John E. Lamb

Sun reporter quotes sparked censure of city snobbery

A prominent Indianapolis citizen condemns favoring national fencibles over the light artillery praising their merit and calling the town to honor local forces. He cites the encampment led by Capt. Curtis as a national triumph and urges appreciation for Indianapolis troops over outsiders. In Ohio, Larry Jones and Willie Woolsey, ages 10 and 12, are arrested for the murder by drowning of 6-year-old Geo McDonald in Mirror Centre on June 23.

Sun Indianapolis Light Artillery Curtis United States Mi.roro Centre Larry Jones Willie Woolsey Geo. McDonald

Public opinion split on Cleveland nomination for president

A Sun reporter gathered quotes from Col. W B Roberts, Secretary of State Matthews, Col J N Walker, Judge Baker, District Attorney Chambers, Postmaster Thompson, A J Beveridge, Chairman Gowdy, Col Maynard and Gere on Cleveland's nomination. They assess strength, tariff policy, and states like New York in an 1902 Democratic context.

Buzzards Bay Sun Col. W. B. Roberts Cleveland Gen Harrison Matthews Indiana Tilden Govuray Col. J. N. Walker New York Watterson Henry George Postmaster Thompson A.J. Beveridge Sarage Gowdy Republican State Committee Gorman Col. Maynard Gere Br. Cleveland

Artillery Boys Arrested After Galesburg Prank

Indianapolis light artillery unit recalls Omaha travel with mascot Nap the water spaniel. Nap’s barbered lion look sparked parade chaos in Galesburg, leading to a police stakeout and a $6.25 settlement. Soldiers vow action if harmed.

Is He Insane Keep in the Middle of the Road

A man arrested Wednesday and jailed on suspicion of insanity refuses to reveal his name. Dr. Earp and Dr. Wright dispute his claims, suspecting amnesia rather than escape from a asylum. Authorities plan an inquest Friday as Mrs. Smith of 22 State Street says the man is John Gloss and not insane.

Sara Yan Dr. Earp John Glisa

Divorces Granted in Several Domestic Disputes

Mary Taylor accused Wiley of cruel treatment and was granted a divorce by Judge Walker. Mary Manning claimed Henry beat her and received a divorce. Emma M Teeker sought $1000 alimony from George after alleging threats and violence. Allie Alexander and Alice Alexander filed for divorce from Thomas and Abraham respectively for abandonment. Mary Carter sought support for her and their child from James after years of separation.

Mary Taylor Wiley Judge Walker Mary Mary Manning Henry Emma M.'Teeker George Allie Thomas Alexander Thomas B. Alexander Alice Alexander Thomas Mary Carter Law James

Doctor Mercer Killed At Local Train Move

Dr. Mercer of Nobbiesville died after being crushed by train wheels while attempting to alight during a moving train. He had just returned from the Chicago convention.

Dr. Mercer Dia Chicago

Stanney Ineligible and Political Unrest Report

The Thursday Chronicle questions Stan ley's eligibility for Parliament noting his American citizenship and incomplete five year residency in Britain. Also reported are Graydon dynamite gun company bankruptcy with liabilities of £27,890 and assets unknown. Additionally, efforts to influence presidential cubbernatorial support in Indiana face silence from the president and speculation on a national committee chair. A drowning of John Brandt's daughter in Huntington county is reported with body found after river crossing attempt and river drag lasting 24 hours.

Stanney Loxvox Thursday Chronicle Stanley United States Great Britain Graydon Dynamite Gun Company Wanasyu John Brandt Huntington County Wabash River

Arrest of Braxton for mail robbery in Nashville

Robert Braxton, 19, charged with robbing the mails after being caught in the act of opening registered letters. He reportedly attempted to swallow a paper containing missing checks. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon in Nashville.

Robert Braxton Vincent Bros

Prof Hobbs Dies at 77 in Bloomingdale

Prof Barnabas Hobbs L L D longtime Quaker leader and first president of Earlham College died in Bloomingdale from the grippe at 77. Born in Salem Indiana he studied at Wabash, carried peace missions to Russia and Germany in 1879, supported Mennonites in avoiding military service, and was active in graded schools. He leaves a widow and six children. burial is set for Saturday in Bloomingdale.

Carnabas C. Hobbs L.L. D Bloomingdale Ta Grippe Salem Ind Wabash Ile Earlham College Friends of America Alexander William Germany

Indiana Senator Voorhees Declines Cleveland Nomination

Havre June 23 Senator Voorhees arrived from Chicago in a precarious state suffering neuralgia of the heart. He was to second Cleveland's nomination in the Cleveland convention for Indiana but his physician forbade it. A friend quoted him saying it would have killed him and he fears his departure might seem like coldness toward Cleveland. He closed by declaring Indiana الديمقacy accepts Cleveland's nomination without reservation.

Cuxiaco Grover Cleveland Platform Committee Vilas Jones Committee On Platform Democratic Party Abbett Abbott David B. Hill Mary Walker Gen Sickles Boss Croker Fred. Opp Texas Cleveland Tammany Men Colorado New York W. CC. Dewitt Dewitt Hill Ventage Grand Council Waterloo Blucher St. Helena Col. Fellows Will English Indiana G.C Jno. M. Duncombe Iowa Shbrace Boies Great West South Horace Boies Enry Watterson Boise Pat Collins Waiterson Bain Louisville Courier-Journal Chicago Courier Journal Peifer People’s Party Kyle Omaha Terre Havre Senattor Voorhees

Chambers Confident in Campaign as Delegates to Fort Wayne

United States district attorney Smiley N. Chambers, candidate for governor, told a Sun reporter his canvass is in friends hands with full satisfaction. He expects a large majority of delegates pledged or unpledged to Fort Wayne and says he is not alarmed by the prospect.

Smiley N. Chambers United States Sun Fort Wayne Uno

Mounds Near Anderson May Become National Park

The historic mounds and relics just north of Anderson may be bought by the government to form a national park. Repeated efforts to secure possession failed due to a high asking price. After appraisal, the government may obtain possession by condemnation.

Anderson

A Dame Nuisance and Dam Spotlight St. Clair Crisis

Porrevinnle Pa June 23 reports the St. Clair reservoir is lowered six feet after water is drawn through pipes. Fear of dam failure grows as residents on hills urge blasting the fragile breastwork to release water. Immense flood damage feared. Also notes Indiana weather forecasts for the 36 hours to 8 p.m. June 24, 1992, with local rains expected Thursday and Friday.

Porrevinnle St. Clair Indiana

City Litas Incorporates Windfall Firm and Local Events

The Enterprise land company in Windfall Indiana was incorporated with 40000 capital. Thursday saw excursions to Blue River and Dethany parks by Fletcher place and German Methodist churches. A building permit was issued to Eliza Ballard for a two story frame dwelling on Bellefontaine street costing 1596. Grace M. E. church near East and Chiosts hosts repairs with Sunday services canceled. Governor Chase spoke at the dedication of Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home chapel in nightstown Thursday. Patsy Wilkens filed a warrant against Homes Lewis for alleged profanity. A fugitive, 8. C. Osgood, was arrested and is sought in Louisville for related charges. Mrs. Harry Mann reclaimed a watch from the Rahkes via Justice Daniels court. The Kittel embezzlement trial proceeds in criminal court. Jury selection occupied Thursday. Edward Miller and Charesale tried in Worth Liberty. Kale’s revenue case dismissed. Miller’s case advanced to jury. Births listed include multiple couples, with several children reported. Death notices for George Earle and Martha Klingstein amid diphtheria cases. Marriage licenses granted for William N. Wright to Bla Wood.

Enterprise Land Company Windfall Ind Blue River Dethany Parks Fletcher Place German Methodist Eliza Ballard Bellefontaine St Grace M. ES East and Chiosts Gov. Chase Nightstown Patsy Wilkens Harry Mann Gus George Rahke New Jersey St Martha Klingstein S. Delaware St Harry N. Haverstick Dougherty-st Wm. N. Wright Bla Wood

Butler Deposition Casts Doubt On Senator McDonald Will

John M. Butler, McDonald's former law partner, testified in Hamilton county that he may be abroad when the will case goes to trial. He cited the senator's cramped signature and a conversation ten days before death in which the senator said he left only a life interest to Mrs. McDonald, challenging the will's stated bequest. The deposition followed Judge Brown's ruling that he has no further jurisdiction in the McDonald will contest.

Colorado Neal Ohio Sven Democratic Party Watterson Vilas

Ravachol Dies and Other Paris News

Ravachol awaits death in Paris with a defiant salute to his condemnation. A war office clerk is jailed on charges of stealing national defense documents possibly sold to Germany. Marquis de Mores duels Capt. Meyer after a Drumont Bordeau libel clash. Meyer wounded. Bismarck is acclaimed at a Munich beer hall amid calls for more Vienna visits. The czar sends wedding congratulations to Count and Prince Bismarck.

Ravachol Bismarck Paris War Office Germany Marquis de Mores Meyer Drumont-Bordeau Vienna Prince Bismarck Munich Beer Hall Austria Count von Schorloff Berlin Herbert Bismarck

Music festival of the colored people at Gethel A M E church

The Gethel A M E church hosted a successful music festival on Wednesday night. Cleveland soprano Miss Rachael Walker received enthusiastic applause and flowers as the prima donna. The second performance is set for Thursday night with a duet by Miss Walker and Ernest Osbourn.

Gethel A. MM. E. Church Rachael Walker Cleveland L’addio

Seery joins Indianapolis lineup as left fielder

Emmett Seery is to be a fixture for the Indianapolis team after signing a contract on Wednesday night and slated to play left field. His first game drew applause from the stands. The article notes management and league disputes over players including Genius and Boyle, with plans to bolster right field and lineup for Thursday’s 4 PM game.

Emmett Seery Indianapolis Ile Louisville Williams Fort Wayne Meara Boyle

New rockers at Wm. L. Riders Jake Wros placed

Fragmentary OCR details mention upholstering and repairing work at 195 Virginia Avenue with reference to Ayres 1118, possibly a case of scientific inquiry terms. The text is garbled and lacks clear, confirmable events or identities for a solid summary.

Jake Wros Virginia

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