Jury Delivers Life Prison for Crance in Allen County Case
The state versus Wm Crance over the murder of Jonah Carson ends with a guilty verdict. Crance receives life imprisonment after jurors split on death versus life, with several changing votes overnight before final agreement. Crance reacts with relief, saying he is thankful if justice is served. The trial reveals details about Crances background and prior incidents, while public opinion remains evenly split on the deserved punishment.
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Wm. Crance
Jonah Carson
Colerick
Cousel
Berden
Fox’s
Borden
Munson
Hench
Sentinel
Scott Lindsey
David McCrory
Lafayette Squires
John Liggett
Christian Koester
Simon F. Baker
Alfred Hattersley
Geo. de Wald
Wm. Braybrook
William McCormick
Edward Walker
Gottlieb Lemle
Hattersley
de Wald
Our
Crance
Memorial to Indiana Legislature for Birds and Fishes
A February 12, 1879 meeting at Wabash urged the General Assembly to preserve current laws protecting birds and fishes and to expand measures. The petition calls for fish ladders, spawn distribution, and cooperative legislation to safeguard migratory fish, with emphasis on healthful outdoor recreation and farm life benefits. Signed by W Stvrntz president and secretaries Jesse S Zern and Geo. T. Ager.
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General Assembly of
Indiana
Wabash
United States
W. Stvrntz
Six life prisoners to represent Allen county at penitentiary
When Crance arrives at the penitentiary Allen county will be represented by six life prisoners. Buell Webster, convicted in 1863 for the Bollet family murder, seeks a pardon with no success after sixteen years in prison. Louis Hiebl er and Joseph Wall each received life terms for separate murders, with Wall initially sentenced to death before a reversal. Perry Tracey and Walter Dunham were jailed for murder two years ago, and Charles Krout serves twenty one years for manslaughter, effectively a life term.
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Crance
Allen County
Boltet
Jefferson Township
Webster
Alfred P. Edgerton
Jesse L. Williams
Alias Joseph Lucas
Albana Cronkheit
White
Supreme Court
Perry Tracey
James O’brien
Board of Commissioners
County of
Allen
Indiana
David Welbaum
Auditor's Office
Township Twenty-Nine
Township Twentynine
Robinson Creek
Nicholas Harber
Lewis Hatch
John M. Shives
Hee
Uder
Board of Commissioners of
Gerke
Fort Wayne
J.D. Gerke
Joseph S. Dennison
Charles Irish
Daniel Ryan
Wayne Township
Hop Bitters Boosts Health For Factory Workers
Close confinement at factories leaves operatives pale with poor appetite and misery. Doctors fail to help unless they get outdoors or use Hop Bitters, a tonic of pure remedies said to restore health, sunshine, and rosy cheeks. They cost little and are promoted for such cases. See another column.
Mace Long to Speak at Baptist Church in Jackson
Mace Long returned from Jackson where crowds heard him address eagerly. Next Thursday he will speak at the Jackson Baptist church. The Jackson papers praise his efforts and he recounted adventures on the road, including an unpaid hotel bill. A sad-eyed man handed him a note from Jackson, Mich., dated June 30, 1877, claiming four days owing nine dollars. Long offered nine dollars to settle, and the story ends with the money to be framed.
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Mace Long
Jackson
Baptist Church
Mace
Jackson, Mich
M. C. Long
O. Gibford
Dividing the Spoils at the Lawyers Pool Meeting
The county clerk’s office hosted the Lawyers Pool meeting to allocate forty acres of land and various goods. Robert Stratton was chosen chairman and George D. Crane secretary, with debates over trustee appointment and proposed sales, including a bottle of perfume for James B. Harper and gifts for other members, amid boisterous proceedings and smoke-filled rooms. A separate letter questions Sidney C. Lumbard’s sale of a building for $107, alleging it was worth far more and could threaten stables and track facilities.
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Lawyers Pool
County Clerks Office
Robert Stratton
George D. Crane
Crane
Robert 8. Robertson
Sinclair
Common Pleas Court
Michigan
James B. Harper
Harper
Mr. Harper
Noah Granger
Ryan
Granger
Spencer
Col. Reiter
Joe Mommer
Jane
the Sentinel
The
Agricultural Association
Sidney C. Lumbard
Lust and lotions arrest in Wells County
David Jones alias arrested at Dreibelbise’s boarding house on charges of drugging and attempting to seduce Mrs. Margaret Mount of Eagleville. Report says Jones used gifts to subdue her, husband deserted, lynch mob planned, Jones held for examination. Mrs. Mount’s husband formerly employed by Jones. Jones taken to Eagleville. preliminary exam scheduled.
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David Jones
Dreibelbise
South
Calhoun Street
Smith
McAfee
We County
Margaret Mount
James Mount
Eagleville
Muncie
Welle County
Jones
Mount
Fort Wayne
Chalfant
Lancaster Township
Indiana militia bill proposes state militia system
Representative Reichelderfer introduces bill 392 establishing a Indiana militia with regulation officers courts martial camps and pay provisions. It repeals prior laws and declares an emergency measures subject to favorable report by the house military affairs committee.
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Reichelderfer
Indiana
Indiana Legion
House Committee On
Inquest Held on Sanity of Bernard Weisner at St Joseph Hospital
An inquest was held Saturday by Squire Ryan and Tancey and Dre at St Joseph Hospital to test the sanity of Bernard Weisner. Weisner, severely injured some time ago at Boseker and Kite's spoke factory, was struck while turning a spoke on a machine when the spoke broke from its fastenings and struck him.
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Squire Ryan
Tancey
Dre. Rosenthal
Anderson
St. Joseph Hospital
Bernard Weisner
Weisner
Boseker & Kite
Young
Wesner
Notable Head Injury Leaves Man Bedbound and Insane
A man severely injured in an accident has remained confined to his bed since the incident and has descended into hopeless insanity, described as a most terrible turn of events in the report.
Yellow Jacke Defies the Thermometer Opens the Spring Campaign
The Louisville Courier-Journal reports from Tennessee and Mississippi on yellow fever cases and deaths linked to exhumations of summer fever victims. Officials fear the illness may persist despite freezing temperatures, raising anxiety for next summer.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Tennessee
Mississippi
The Facts in the Facts. Wordy political dispute outlined
The article critiques the 1876 presidential outcome and Hayes supporters, arguing votes for Tilden were superseded by Hayes authorities. It also notes Republican party doom. Divorce cases list Alvenia L. Dyche vs George W. Dyche and Clara E. Martin vs Henry G. Martin for cruelty, neglect. Local council officers elected February 12 1879. A suicide in Bucyrus Ohio and a sensational tale from The Sentinel about an old wealthy citizen’s parentage.
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New Haven Register
Tilden
Hayes
Alvenia L. Dyche
George W. Dyche
Clara E. Martin
Henry G. Martin
J. H. Colcater
the Sentinel
Fort Wayne Lottery Boosts Masonic Fund and Local Goods
The Fort Wayne lottery has cleared about $10,000 for the Masonic Association and spurred demand for perfumes and toothbrushes across the state, shaping future habits and markets for coming generations.
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Lafayette Journal
Fort Wayne
Masonic Association
Indicted for Conspiracy to Defraud Bank Creditors
Troy February 20 Daniel Robinson treasurer of the Troy and Boston Railroad and D Thomas Vail president of the Merchants and Manufacturers bank are jointly indicted for conspiring to defraud the bank creditors.
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Troy
Daniel Robinson
Troy and
Boston Railroad
D. Thomas Vail
Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Bank
Notable pallbearers for Thomas Lord’s funeral list
A distinguished troupe of old-line dignitaries served as pallbearers for Thomas Lord. The roster includes Ex-Governor John A. Dix, Ex-Governor Samuel J. Tilden, Thurlow Weed, Samuel B. Ruggles, Commodore Garri son, John Bigelow, Puente Bergh, Charles O Conor, Robert B. McCurdy, Gota J. Clson, Thomas Bond, and Alexander Cox.
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Thomas Lord
Hicks
John A. Dix
Samuel J. Tilden
Thurlow Weed
Samuel B. Ruggles
Commodore Garrison
John Bigelow
Puente Bergh
Charles O’conor
Robert B. McCurdy
Gota J. Clson
Thomas Bond
Alexander Cox
Blood Preparation praised for rheumatic and scrofula cures
Mrs A A Dinsmore of 19 Russell Street writes that Blood Preparation has been used in her family for years and praised as a superior blood purifier and sprig medicine for scrofula cankerous humors rheumatic affections and recommends it to others.
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H.R. Stevens
A. A. Dinsmore
Russell St
Esa
A. L. Pettingill
8. M. Pettingill & Co
State Street, Boston
Hunt
Bright
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Walter Dunham
Charles Krout
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M. EL. Argo
Ind
Heriff
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Superior Court
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Coombs
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George c Smith
Patrick Sheridan
Daniel Pats
Vayne
Iptine Gy Len County
J. P
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Thomas Cook
Adid
Henry MuLdoon
Alien County
Jane Muldoon
W. W. Carson
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Momlering
Dawew
Fort Wayne Paint and Painting Company
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Columbia Street
Up Stairs
el. Wayne, Indiana
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East Indies
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Express
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Columbia &T
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Pixley & CO
Court Street
N. G. Olds & Sons
Spoke and Wheel Factory
Ort Wayne, Ind
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Julana Meyer
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Anna Schwier
Ian3ichtands
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John Blenn
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J.P
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James McCardy
Justice of the Co
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Daniet. Ryan, J. P
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John Hutchinson
J.P. Ib
William H. Gill
S. Sardis Hock
Jamie
Sardis Hock
Catharine McKnight
Frank Dutt
Francis Dutt
Wayne
Craig Allen County
Frank Duolff
Francis Duff
Arcola
Lake Township
Victor Cavalier
Peter Edsall
Caid
C. W. Edsall Street
Ochmig Bird
Cee Pee
Cotesf
Align
County
Elizabeth
Aen
Jemees C. Wilmot
William Pape
Ann M. Spencer
Annlette
Sart Wayne
Spencer & Jenkinson
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