19 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1897
Page
1
Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling claim Dr. Wagner administered the fatal drug at his home in Bellevue. They urge blame on the physician as the true agent in Pearl Bryan’s death.
Governor Bradley weighs the Jackson confession after receiving it at 4 pm and promises a sleepless night of review. He will recall troops from Newport to await his decision. Dr. Wagner, linked to Pearl Bryan case, denies Jackson Walling charges and may soon be discharged as cured.
Mrs. Anna Wagner and her daughter deny the Walling confession details. They assert Dr. George B. Wagner was not in Bellevue at the murder time and had been sent to Nicholasville for two weeks due to his mental state. They plan to publicize postal card and telegram evidence showing his absence.
An appeal is presented arguing insufficient prosecution evidence and requesting executive clemency for Scott Jackson. The salvo references Pearl Bryan and Will Wood, detailing alleged involvement, hastily recounting events from Cincinnati in 1896 including medical procedures, a death, and concealment as part of a broader clemency plea.
Druggist W. L. Foertmeyer attributes crucial details to the Pearl Bryan murder inquiry. He describes meeting Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling, delivering medical patients’ notes, and guiding investigators to Bellevue sources. May Smith writes Governor Bradley asserting Dr. Wagner performed an abortion for Walling.
May Smith, linked to the Jackson and Walling case, emerges after the arrest of two men. She gained prominence soon after their detention and became a noted figure in public attention surrounding the affair.
The speaker admits involvement in Pearl Bryan’s death after years of silence. He details receiving a warning from Will Wood via Scott Jackson, says he helped move the body, and recalls Wagner and Jackson removing the head before transporting it to the Newport Bridge and crossing to Cincinnati. The statements reflect pressure to avoid hanging.
Dr Wagner testifies he was away from home when the Pearl Bryan tragedy occurred and when the body was found. He says he was with his father in law William Hern don in Jessamine County two miles south of Nicholasville on Sulphur Well road. He recounts returning to Bellevue in early February and denies hearing of Pearl Bryan’s presence or any mention of Scott Jackson or Alonzo Walling by his daughters.
Attorney George W. Washington files with Governor Bradley a final clemency appeal for Alonzo Walling, co defendant in Pearl Bryan murder case, urging delay of execution to allow possible new light and mercy. The letter argues youth, mental weakness, and lack of motive as grounds for mercy.
President Thomas announced the three European fellowships for Bryn Mawr College for 1897-98 each worth 500 dollars. The Bryn Mawr Fellow is Miss Margaret Hamilton of Fort Wayne Indiana. The President's Fellow is Miss Ellen and Giles of Philadelphia. The Garrett European Fellow is Miss Emily Norton Martin of Ardmore Pennsylvania.
The contempt case against Prosecuting Attorney Charles S. Wiltsie Gavin L. Payne city editor and Walter A. Boyse court reporter of the Journal was called before special Judge Smiley N. Chambers. The hearing raised whether Judge Chambers was properly cited to hear the matter.
In Bellaire Ohio on March 1 19?? the Wheeling Iron and Steel Company resumed operations at its Benwood West Virginia plant across the Ohio River after a long idle period. Local workers welcomed the restart and anticipated renewed production.
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