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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1891

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Farmers Alliance opens sessions amid quorum woes in Indianapolis

National Farmers Alliance delegates convene at Tomlinson hall and Board of Trade in Indianapolis for talks on organization, potential amalgamation with the F M B A, and a push for independent farmer politics. Key speeches by Mayor Sullivan, J. Simpson, and Dr. Lucas highlight money and banking issues.

Hixon Ohio Mitch Taubeneck Federated Committee Alliance Tomlinson Hall Force Indiana State Alliance Lucas Indiana Indianapolis Tillman National Executive Committee Sullivan Simpson People’s Party Kansas J. F. Willits Gen. Weaver Sam Iwan Suab Treasury Prce Congress Darnel England Parne Peoples Party Chicago St. Louis Kansas City Louisville Board of Trade Hall Tomlin~son Hall Board of Trade F. M. Be Ahaa Criminal Court Room H. E. Tanbenack Linelg Stockwell Putnam County Ind Denison House Polk W. Farr Goodwin Star Spangled Banner Farmers’ Alliance New Brunswick N. Y Sun New Jersey Area Alliance

Pope Regains Health and Exercises in Vatican Grounds

The pope has fully recovered his health and, despite cool weather, walks daily in the Vatican gardens except during storms when he exercises in a hall fitted for the purpose. There is no firm decision yet on leaving Rome, though the idea remains possible.

Rome Vatican Gardens Vatican

Furniture Sale Ad at Wim. Lelder's New York Store

An old advertisement notes carpet and rug offerings from Wim Lelder's New York Store. The listing highlights six pieces wool carpets yard wide with new patterns priced at 65c per yard and references a dry goods section under PETI3 DRY Goons Co.

New York Peti3 Dry Goons Co

Turn Off Gas at City Hospital Sparks Fight with Gas Trust

A heated dispute erupted at the city hospital when a threat to cut gas supply was issued by the Consumers gas trust. Dr. Edenharter resisted the shutoff citing sick patients, while officials and the public debated readiness and safety amid cold weather and evolving coal plans.

Edenharter Lign City Hospital Consumers’ Gas Trust Company Hare Board of Health Sun Gas Corporation Aroke Dr. Cook Rement Lyman Sopsumers Cansmars’ Gas Trust Commpany Telenhons Reformatory Poe Theomatron Blind Institute

Brewery Ordinance Sparks Council Row Referred Back

At the Monday council meeting the judiciary committee referred the brewery ordinance back to the council pending a repart. Amendments proposed include a $1 000 yearly fee on each brewery and excluding wholesale bottlers from license eligibility. Speakers claimed a syndicate plot while debate shifted to process and future actions.

Trusler Mettill Olaf Oleen Col Hicksin Olaf Moval Youtz Martin Meorphy Myers Brayor Sullivan Todianapolis Diuanea Myrera Markey Railrand Woollen Martin Moorphy Sox Pfalseraf Mallvzon Tade Council Boll

Democrats Plot Tariff Bill to Aid Presidential Campaign

A Massachusetts Democratic businessman writes Corporal Tanner outlining a tariff bill strategy. He suggests a bill favoring northeast raw materials and western interests, crafted to be rejected in the Senate but framed to pressure voters in New York New Jersey Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island Iowa. He cites Congressman O Neill as guiding the draft to pass the House for the presidential campaign.

Washington Corporal Tanner Massachusetts House of Representatives Northeast West New York New Jersey Harrison New Yor Connecticut Rhode Island Iowa O O’ Neill Takis House

Secretary of War Appointment Expected Friday

Washington November 17 The new secretary of war will likely be named at the cabinet meeting Friday. A letter from Proctor indicates he will attend to install his successor. If California Republicans unite Estes may be chosen. otherwise Cheney of New Hampshire is named. The decision hinges on a duck hunting trip. Washington Episcopal Congress Opens Fourteenth Annual Session Bishop Brooks preached as Edmunds presided at the first regular session.

Winn and Hart John Bruton First Jono Bruton Still Woerner Jndia Reardon Bruton McCormick Quigley Wright Woerner Wosrner Frank Wright Sixth and Mississippists Washington Proctoy California Estes Cheney New Hampshire Episcopal Protestant Episcopal Church Congress Puestay Philip Brooks Edmunds

Actor W J Florence Reported Improving From Pneumonia

Philadelphia November 16 news says actor W J Florence ill with pneumonia was reported better and likely to recover on Monday.

Philadelphia W. J. Florence

GAY BILLY FLORENCH A Man Who Counts His Friends by the Thousands

Billy Florence a famed offstage popular figure faced a deathbed scare in Philadelphia while rumors of his passing circulated. Reports explained he remained in a serious condition though not yet confirmed as fatal, drawing attention to his wide circle of friends and public esteem.

Billy Viorence Philadelphia Billy Florence Wifthave New York Porences Bo Wallea Sai Vralice Europa

Florence as Sir Lucius in the Interview Saga

Florence, famed actor, discusses his life from Albany and early theater days, recounting anecdotes about Booth and Macduff while interviews are repeatedly interrupted by admirers. His health in Philadelphia is critical with last rites administered as doctors report slim chances of recovery.

Europe Albany Murdock Dramatic Association John Chamberlain Red Vlorance Legaki Thas Lasi Macduil Booth Pierents Walt Macdul Florence Macdail Indianapolis Jefferson Charley Davis Wenial Billy Plorcues Philatushhta Florance

Traveling man Luce jailed after barbed misadventure

New York hotel guest T A Lues and hack driver Hackman Fitzgerald clash over pay after a night of sightseeing and gambling. A scuffle leads to a warrant and Luce’s arrest, with testimony about unpaid expenses and a disputed bill while at the Bates hotel. Local justice actions follow.

T. A. Lues New York Bates Hackman Fitzgerald Hack Tima Luce Sitzgerald Tvitzgerald Sass Tice Fitegerald Thal Justice Meiblomin Te Just Fitzgerald Lise Squire Betet Peibleton Fitareraid Jai Lace Dike Chauzine Luci Sorters Gatas Botelfe

Foster backs Sherman as staunch stalwart and Senate hopeful

Secretary Foster urged in a Ohio Republican Club speech that Jota Sherman is a staunch Foraker ally and predicted his Senate re election after a lengthy talk with Foraker. Indiana weather calls for colder, fair conditions with possible snow showers Thursday. The steamship Ethiopia reported collision with a whale off Newfoundland with minor damage to the vessel.

Washington Ohio Republican Club Foster Jota Sherman Foraker Senate Gil Ethiopia Glasgow Newfoundland

Bad Weather and Trials Hit Town Notices and Courts

The report covers a range of local incidents from a harsh weather day harming strawberries to court actions. Several individuals face charges and hearings, including a habeas corpus case, a U S court fine and jail term, and indecent mail allegations.

Blaze destroys Penny Gentels and surrounding shops in St Louis

A massive fire in St Louis on Tuesday morning consumed Penny Gentels dry goods Sonnenfield and Famiogus establishments and Crawford Nugents. The blaze spread rapidly across a large block with two more fires and numerous injuries. Loss traced to near 3 million dollars with nearly 1 000 displaced from work. Firefighters faced a stiff breeze as flames reached Broadway Morgan and riverward.

St. Louis Penny & Gentle's Dry Goods Sonnenfield Dry Gooda Famiogus Crawford Nugent's Penny & Gentel N. Broadway Franklin-age Morgan St Crawford’s Crawford's Broadway Morgan Best Alonzo Salmon

No Action Yet on Pine Ridge Indian Outbreak Reports

Washington nov 17 no action has been taken regarding preparations by Pine Ridge Indians for another outbreak. War department officials see no cause for apprehension given the season and believe no immediate danger exists.

Washington Pine Ridge

Crane leads Grand Wm. audience despite season storm

The Grand William Crane and his company drew a large Monday audience despite a fierce storm. Notable performances included Hattie Russell and Gladys Wallis, with T. D. Frawley winning crowds as Lieut. Schuyler. Neuville’s The Boy Tramp impressed, while Cranes new work For Money awaits Cleveland previews.

Grand Wim. H. Crane Crane Mabel Denmap Darkey Hattie Russell Gladys Wallis Josie Armstrong T. D. Frawley Lieut. Schuyler Genila Henry Bergman Count von Strahl Cleveland Liaog Ching Washington Henry Braham

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