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Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1896

Page

3

Noted Criminal Mannow Sentenced After Guilty Plea Controversy

In Chicago a man named Mannow was sentenced to death after pleads guilty to murder of Cary Birch. The case centered on claimed assurances of mercy from Judge Horton, who disputed the mercy promise and denied pressuring a guilty plea. Mannow is the fourth Cook County inmate sentenced to death on a guilty plea.

Chicago Curiaco Joseph Windrath Cary B. Birch West Chicago Street Railway Company Hiaery Mannow Windrath Horton Thomas D. Knight Mercy Knight Baker Fields Mannon Cook County

Mercy Overruled as Judge Sentences Manow and Windrath

In a river city courtroom, W S Forrest urged mercy for Mannow amid a layered defense strategy. Prosecutors revealed strong evidence against Mannow and Windrath, including Alvina Schmidtke’s nonwife status, a planned murder, and a plea strategy. Judge Horton rejected leniency, detailing the cold blooded nature of the crime and affirming the jury’s sentence. The case highlighted courtroom maneuvering, immunity offers, and the balance of mercy versus duty.

W. S. Forrest Mercy Mannow Alvina Schmidtke Windrath Supreme Court Inspector Schaack Captain Larsen Forrest Todd Alvina Julius Mannow Horton Railroad Company Schaack Attorney Knight

Unclear outlook as mills pause amid silver coinage debate

The report notes weak sentiment at conventions favoring silver coinage and a waiting stance by advocates, delaying monetary action. Mills, including cotton and woolen, have begun temporary shutdowns after signatures indicate possible stoppages. Wheat and hay prospects remain strong, suggesting staple prices unlikely to rise. weekly U S failures drop from last year while Canada cases rise.

St. Louis Fall River Providence Pacific Lawrence Naumkeag Salem West United States Canada

Sanger Wins Mile Open Pro at Peoria Meet

Peoria’s Lakeview Park hosted a crowded second day of racing on June 27. Sanger dominated the mile open professional, finishing ahead of Cooper and Gardiner as track records fell to 2:09. Other top results included Woods missing the world half mile by 0.2 seconds, Becker winning amateur mile handicap, and Cooper, Peabody, and Ingraham recording notable times in various events.

Peoria Lil Lakeview Park Sanger Cooper Gardiner Allen H. C. Woods Chicago W. L. Becker Streator Tom Cooper Detroit E. W. Peabody W.E. Becker Minneapolis C. C. Ingraham Dixon W.F. Selby

Wisconsin village bonds face de facto officer ruling

Milwaukee dispatch reports a New Jersey Supreme Court decision holding de facto officers elected in good faith may sign acts as legally elected officials. If Wisconsin adopts, bond issues and obligations by villages and officers would be legalized, easing bondholder concerns though a special legislature meeting may still be needed. It notes only the attorney general can challenge such authority and mentions related items on veteran encampment planning and Rhodes company resignations.

Milwaukee New Jersey Supreme Court Wisconsin Wisconsin Supreme Court

Explosion at Peters Tenn Kills Man and Injures Few

CHATTANOOGA June 27 A dynamite blast at Peters Tenn about thirty miles from here costs one life and injuries at least two others. A young man named Joyner is reported dead. In another note, Glencoe murderers guarded by Minnesota National Guard company D arrive in Ramsey county jail while authorities plan safer relocation. Epworth League convention in Springfield Illinois ends with Governor Altgeld delivering a well received address and calling for prohibition of liquor traffic.

Chattanooga Peters Tenn Here Joyner Sr. Paul Glencoe First Regiment Minnesota National Guards Ramsey County Epworth League Springfield Hpworth League Altgeld Mquour

London Has Not Heard the News

London reports no official confirmation of a New York dispatch claiming nineteen British subjects were jailed by Venezuelans during Crown Surveyor Harrison’s arrest. The Foreign Office sees no reason to believe the report is true. Also noted is the consolidation of Fort Howard Wisconsin and Green Bay post offices on June 7.

London Caracas New York Harrison Foreign Office Wisconsin Postoffice Consolidated Washington Postofilos Fort Howard Wis Green Bay

Prison escape rattles Indianapolis jail impregnable

Whit Star a burglar sentenced to two years escaped Marion county jail by sawing bars with a gas pipe lever through cupola ventilation. Night turnkeys failed to detect the break, allowing Star to slip into a ventilator and vanish, leaving sheriff and jailer to face blame.

Indianapolis Marion County Whit Star State Penitentiary Charles Ganther Harry Mounts Womack Star Mounts Colonel Weaver

Democrats for sound money may drift in Indiana

Indiana Democrats debate the party’s stance after the state convention’s silver action. Ex-Congressman George W. Cooper signals possible but doubtful moves toward a sound money ticket if Chicago backs free silver. Leaders largely back the convention, with Turpie nominating Governor Matthews and Blackburn’s exit shaping votes. Canton Marion votes to disband after a storied career as a top drill unit. A Shelbyville murder case reports John Marsh stabbing Lissie Mohinidt’s husband after a failed attempt to persuade her to return home.

Indianapolis Indiana George W. Cooper Chicago William D. Bynum Turpie Matthews Kentucky Blackburn Marion Canton Marion Marion Canton Daniel Gunder Sovereign Grand Lodge Shelbyville Lissiie Mohinidt John Marsh Schmidt Marsh

Telegraphed Crime Briefs From Pullman and Washington

Abbreviated telegrams report Lewis Roseland poisoning his 38 year old daughter and then killing himself at their Pullman Tilg home. Another entry notes Irving L. Ford, a Black man, hanged in Washington for the murder of a white girl, Kre loysa, aged ten or seven.

Lewis Roseland Pullman Tilg Irving L. Ford Washington Mise “Kreloys

Funeral plans for Lyman Trumbull outlined in sober rites

Cuicano June 37 reports Lyman Trumbull's funeral will be simple with little display. Relatives request modest arrangements, burial at the old Trumbull homestead on Lake Avenue at 2:30 PM. Rev. H W Thomas to officiate. Imperial quartet to perform. honorary escort drawn from notable publicists and friends.

Cuicano Lyman Trumbull Trumbull Lake Avenue H. W. Thomas William_White Wilson St. Mark's Imperial Quartette J. M. Palmer Blodgett General W. Smith Doolittle Judge Tuley Judge Shepard Joseph Medill L. B. Persons Richard 3. Robbins J. P. Underwood Walter C. Hateley Augustus Wright Darrow William H. Colvin Morris Thomas W. N. Hoerner

Cornell Takes All In Sights In Great Varsity Rowing

The Cornell eight won the four mile straight away boat race on the Hudson in 19 minutes 20 seconds over Harvard and Pennsylvania with Columbia fourth. Cornell also won the freshmen race two days earlier with the same top finish order. Conditions were favorable and the ebb tide aided a fast time.

N. Y Hudson Cornell Harvard Pennsylvania Columbia

Evening Letter List From Uncalled For Notices

The post evening letter list shows uncalled for items and initials such as A W 3 B 7 Box 3 B Carrie Helstein 2 D 5 E F, Furnished Rooms 1 F 1-H 5-H c B 6-H L 3-J 1 o a Gustamus general delivery 1-M 2-Partner 3-R u B 2-T D L 1-W J 3.

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