15 Nov 1889
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1889
Page
1
An illustrated glimpse of child actors led by Tommy Russell and Ray Maskell, detailing stage life, candy dangers, and the quirky antics of a theatrical family. It recounts Russell’s early career, managerial pranks, and the backstage world that shapes young performers with tutors, pets, and eager admirers.
In a box office scene John demands the matinee sign read Matinee at 2 o'clock Stetson. The stone painter is summoned and Stetson asserts control, asking who is running the show and directing the change.
New York Nov 15 reports Kansas City seceding from the association with Phelps elected president. Syraceae and Barroit to assume roles for Brooklyn and Cincinnati amid tensions. Norfolk VA also reports significant wreckage ashore and fears of a disaster.
Review of the London Specialty Co. production of Battle of Atlanta styled Little Lord Fauntleroy at Grand Opera House. Cast includes Frank Aiken, M. B. Snyder, George Parkhurst, Graham Henderson, Tommy Rosecell with Helene Lowell and Katharine Kidder noted. Friday night encore features Ray Maskell as the little lord.
The baseball league faced turmoil as Presidents Byrne and Stern offered resignations from Brooklyn and Cincinnati after a day of heated balloting in New York. Von der Ahe’s policy allegedly aimed to edge out Brooklyn and Cincinnati, while big city majors pressed smaller cities to concede. Brooklyn and Cincinnati were voted into membership, Nick Young was re elected president, and schedule and arbitration committees were formed with strong representation from Cleveland Pittsburgh and Boston. A card of thanks from 400 Cleveland ball patrons was read before adjourning to Friday.
Missouri's fame as a Ripley county resort figure centers on a counterfeiting case. She arrived amidst an attachment to answer before the U S grand jury, interrupted her prayers, and then testified as Deputy District Attorney Cockram pressed the inquiry.
Reporter notes Indianapolis players may join a ten club league with three associations or a combined league. Jerry Deany, holding a Brotherhood contract worth 1490 dollars, seeks 4500 annually, asserting his stance amid league power plays and possible restructuring led by Stern Byrne and Vander Ahe.
In London on November 15 a libel action by Annie Bezant, a London school board candidate, against Rev. Mr. Hoskyna centered on a circular alleged to condemn Bezant's views on chastity and sensuality. The trial ended with a hung jury after the judge weighed evidence heavily against Bezant and the jury could not agree.
Washington November 13. Ex Speaker Randall is very ill and too weak to stand for more than a few minutes. His physicians are disheartened by slow progress. His wife reads his correspondence at his bedside and he has not received visitors for weeks.
Boston reports reveal broker George H. Binngy fled after indictment amid a cigar bill averaging 200 monthly and a five month flower bill of 600. New York notes Brooklyn and Cincinnati possible league entry as talks resume. Summittville fire at S C Cowgill works causes 10000 loss with no insurance. Cincinnati shows strong league admission enthusiasm. Glasgow iron boom collapses as bulls overreach.
Judge Cooley reports remain discouraging. Gus Shaw becomes deputy third auditor of the treasury. The president ducks hunt on Gunpowder river near Chase Maryland. Frank Swiggart of Logansport Indiana moves into the comptroller's office replacing Judge Hench. Purdue president Smart elected head of national association of agriculturists. Reed's Pennsylvania losses boost Ohio man in speakership contest.
Reports from Connersville Indiana on November 13 and 15 describe a mysterious young woman in black or white veil haunting streets at night. She asks passersby if they remember their engagement then vanishes with a musical laugh leaving fear and speculation about her identity and possible connection to a local murder.
In Mont Nov 15 two rival circuits meet in Silver Row with Republicans controlling jail and courthouse and Democrats on records and officers. No clashes yet but fears rise hourly. Crimes listed include Henry Kissinger robbery three years Richard Doyle larceny six months and Mike Brennan assault with intent to kill.
Nov 15 report states a gang of youths aged 7 to 18 has organized for months to steal a large quantity of goods. The group used a canal boat horse wagon blankets a saddle coal and other items to commit thefts across the area.
Cincinnati report states Cincinnati, Jackson and Mackinaw railroad handed to a receiver on Friday afternoon with W H Brown named as receiver. Separate items note Baldwin, the Columbus pitcher, joining the brotherhood and a fire at a mill in Denopolis, Alabama causing losses around 123000 dollars.
President Shaffer seeks a 50 year extension of his street railway franchise subject to acceptance and hints at exclusive privileges under the current charter. Alderman elect Thalman opposes the extension price, arguing the park plan is bulky and 20000 dollars yearly for street improvements is too little, while rapid transit remains the goal but not at this cost.
A readable notice promotes the Buffalo Shoe House at 65 East Waskin toast featuring a Sola Leather Shoe Sale. The text mentions Bole Leather Shoe Sale and Kokomo wills with a large delegation to witness the grand display.
Imitation gaitera trends become a fad with novelty draggers selling at S4 per pair. Pearl brooches and pearl necklaces lead the bride's toilet accessories as Italy sets a fashion by adding a new air of pynristotas bridal necklace on each wedding day anniversary.
Jas Smith elected charity secretary. Friday night events include Indiana Christian Endeavor unions and Indianapolis Republican Club meetings. Prisoners indicted for petit larceny include Tom Murphy and Pat Carney with four and four years respectively. John Penny, 11, escaped reform school, recaptured. internal revenue cases heard. a colored pocketbook snatch reported. Suburban residents discuss a tax impact from possible annexation. improvements planned on Michigan Street and a viaduct urged at Pennsylvania Street. Divorces granted to M Xaseler’s marriage dissolved. custody restored to father. Needy youths sent to Good Shepherd. custody petitions heard. Grand Hotel congratulates Terrence Powderly. a theatrical/poetic festival for colored people opens at Second Baptist Church with essayists and musicians. Travel delays noted on Vandalia line. a heavy-beam sighting from St. Louis en route to New York.
A customer notes the first suit he ever ordered from the Chicago Tailoring Co. at Market streets, with every garment fitted to ensure proper wear. The item signals a key wardrobe moment as he plans to replace his worn clothing.
Michigan pays 40 per destitute veteran burial and a troubling case at county house led to disallowed charges. Undertaker Blake claimed a 40 funeral bill for a hearse, but body was carried in a farm wagon. Body exhumed and buried in a rough box. veterans groups begin investigation into two other recent burials.
The manuscript titled The Great Conspiracy recounts events leading to Sim Brook’s trial, his release from incarceration, and subsequent reelection to the council. It ends with a harsh note from Sim and the motto With malice toward none and charity for all.
The Sentinel defends Judge Woods and Mayor Denny against claims of favorable treatment for W. W. Denny the Boonville assistant postmaster, noting Denny was a Democrat appointed by a Democratic administration and asserting Major Denny acted as a relative, not a partisan actor.
The Chicago Times reports a proposed consolidation of the Indianapolis Sentinel with News amid denials from Sentinel editor Morss who calls the claim a mischief. In Washington the War Department faces a dispute as Lt Colonel Barr and Redfield Duryea trigger clerks’ discontent. Indiana forecast shows fair skies and steady temps.
Spotted fever has appeared in Wabater county again causing panic among residents as news spreads across the region. Local officials urge calm while health authorities investigate and monitor cases reported in HooOpPK innsville area.
A terse wire report notes Allen and Myersbee left the Enquirer amid tension with the newsroom gang, signaling a staff shakeup in Cincinnati dated November 14.
A Fort Wayne tale recalls a German paper using a German reporter for personal items about Tony Helker’s Chicago trips. Gart Shaber, a longtime Fort Wayne figure, left town amid a rise and fall in fortune, touring with a partner while handling a cornet and collecting the root of evil.
The Buffalo Shoe House at 66 Bag street Washington notes a Leather Shoe Sale. The notice asks readers if 18 is coming and invites attention to page 3 for full details.
The sudden departure of Lillian Rose sell from Chicago after a matinée at The Brigand sparked rumors she eloped with a suitor. A reporter traced whispers to relatives and a doctor, but confirmations remain elusive while concerns about her singing voice and health are noted.
A deed filed Friday in Recorder Hrink's office bears signatures of John B. Sullivan and wife with an Ontario acknowledgement of Middlesex county. The Maywood farm is conveyed to John R. Nixon for $1, offset by Sullivan's numerous mortgages, including a $4500 lien already held by Nixon.
A young woman Addie Hodd, heiress and daughter of the county’s wealthiest man, killed herself after being barred from marrying her lover. G E R M Liston, a former justice department official from Jeffersonville, aged 42, mental collapse led to his retirement and death after time in an asylum. In Alabama, Mrs. Fannie Hood’s wedding gathering saw Mrs. Penn steal jewelry worth hundreds, later found on her.
Fatlied for a 31ifior in Montreal reports Spl J Morrin and Bro the largest plaster and rope makers in Canada have fared for a million and a quarter. Lemar Iowa reports leading Republican candidate Nodern says the prohibition law will not be repealed.
A chaotic item notes a gang of boy thieves captured at Akron. Other brief items mention a dozen men contesting a senatorial seat, detective Bligh nearing death, and various scattered notes from Wyoming Idaho Arizona New Mexico seeking statehood. Fred Mueller dies in St. Louis during a chloroform assisted operation. Chas Gordon and wife arrested in Steubenville for involvement related to a death of an illegitimate child. A duck flock freezes north of Fairbault Minnesota with a farmer killing 13 ducks with a corn cutter. Andrew Eck near Kent Ohio immersed his horse, nearly drowning. A man tempted to walk home Thursday night faced death.
Chicago reform convention unfolds amid dispute over John Creerar’s $2,250,000 library gift exclusion of dirty French novels and immorality. Also reports double tragedy in Minnesota, a German butcher import fear, and Wisconsin highwayman Holzhay confession amid odd “spells” theory. Dr Jordan’s Ffang Tenovator advertised.
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