Bank Trial Details Corrupt Draft Scheme and Check Loot
Witnesses described a scam where worthless drafts and forged cabinet company credits were used to loot a bank. Key testimony showed $4,130 and $2,875 checks used to cover notes, with ledgers failing to reflect drafts and a May 9 1893 deposit of $44,000 in worthless drafts. The defense objected repeatedly as prosecutors built a pattern of fraud and bank overdraws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iit
Cabinet Company
Withers Ebinson
Haughey Four Yeara &Go
W. B. Nutting
Boston
Wootten Desk Company
Richmond
Ind
Indiana’ Cabinet Company
Hoston
Winter
Kern
Ford
Miller
Attorney Kern
Mr. Kern
Mr. Winter
Iatter
Shove
Francis
Percival Coffin
A. 3. Reed
Haughey
Indianapolis Triumph Over Minneapolis In Narrow Baseball Win
Indianapolis edged Minneapolis 4 to 3 as five singles and a two-base hit by Plock keyed the late rally. Gra ham’s error earlier and strong pitching by Meuck and Fraser shaped a tense contest with sharp fielding by center fielder McTamany and solid defense by both clubs.
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Indianapolis
Billy Sharsig
Minneapolis
Sharsig
Iulen
Piock
Minnies
Graham
Plock
Lincoln
Fraser
Meuck
Phillipe
Hite
Felder McTamiany
Pases
Westlake
Borrell
Wilson
Logis
Indianapols
G&g
Viove
Olsine
Steven Bases
Meramimany
Grey
Burrell
Hirst
Psa O
Mills
Leluy
McGuire
Corbatt
Gray
Kevinney
Viouk
Vary
Linen
Sime
Boyle
Weather Forecast for Indiana April 1 1894
Forecast for Indiana over the next 36 hours ends 8 pm April 1. warmer and fair tonight with Thursday. Friday likely clear with improving conditions. rains probable Saturday.
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Indiana
Carpenter strike dispute tests wage scale and threats
Report on a bitter dispute between carpenters and contractors over wage scales. Contractors deny a spring restoration of rates and claim past violations by workers. A threatening letter to bosses is read to a U.S. commissioner while painters resume at 20 to 27 cents per hour.
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Carpenters
CD. T. Cloud
Conrad Ender
Contractors’ Association
Bender
Chicago
Brbender
U.S
Ter Sox
L. 0
Dui
Fertig & Nevers
Bosees
Butterworth Speech Scorches Pollard in Breckinridge Case
April 12 Butterworth, speaking in behalf of Breckinridge, delivered a remarkable courtroom address attacking Madeline Pollard more than defending his client. He contrasted Pollard with Mary Anderson, likened Pollard to Delilah, and invoked the judge and crowd reaction as the session cleared.
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Butterworth
Madeline Pollard
Breckinridge
Madelins
Kentucky
Mary Anderson
Eghe
Furore
Madeline
Delilah
Sampson
Washington
Pollard-Breckinridge
Miss Pollard
James Rhoades
Train Derails After Horse Collision Kills Two Brakemen
Cureago report says a Northern Pacific train was thrown from the track after striking a horse. Brakemen Wm. Andrews and James Donohue were instantly killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cureago
Northern Pacific
Wm. Andrews
James Donohue
Murphy Released From Workhouse. Judge Suspects Trick
John Murphy known as 285 Tork was freed from the workhouse and vanished. U S authorities seek him after a $100 fine and 180 day sentence for a vicious assault. Judge Stubbs contends the release was a mistake and says Murphy may have been “worked” to avoid government pursuit. Goose Eder intervened claiming Murphy deserved release for possible employment.
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John Murphy
U. S
Stubbs
Murphy
Maj. Carter
Lynching in Georgia and court setbacks swirl in town
GALEVILLE GA April 12. Mob lynches Ea Creach dragging him from home and hanging him while his invalid wife prays for mercy. Mrs Cash may die as killers remain at large. In court Nettie McBride jailed for two years for perjury after her father Nettie Belrive was indicted for incest and her testimony was rejected.
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Galeville
Tax
Ea Creach
Nettie McBride
Jude Cox
Agoney BeLrive
State Health Officers Propose Law Reforms
The conference of state health officers on Thursday mainly discussed resa luting. They voted to urge the next legislature to enact pay for health officials, adopt a new health code, create a dairy cow inspector, and require physicians to cleanse syringes to prevent disease spread.
The Cokers Still Usly
A mob of about sixty strikebreakers gathered before dawn at Dunbar Hill works in Pennsylvania and attempted to force workers out. Deputies used force to disperse the crowd as Lemoni crowds gathered and women armed with clothes and stones drove off the workmen.
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Pos Amelsy UT
Tithy Pa
Dunbar
Lemoni
Lavas
Tragic Crossing Accident Injures Four Year Old in Saunnyville
In Saunnyville on April 12 Mrs. Auns Hinds aged 4 was struck by a freight train on the Cincinnati division of the Big Four road while attempting to cross the track. She is deaf and her condition is described as very serious with doubtful chances of recovery.
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Saunnyville
Lad
Auns Hinds
Cincinnati
Washington WASPS and politics from the telegraph to tariffs
The piece notes Gov fillman’s alleged interference with telegraph lines and Indiana congressman Cooper as the sole supporter of a state bank tax. Turple and Voorhees press at the post office to accelerate removal of fourth class postmasters. The senate begins tariff debate with Hale and Peffer opposing. Peffer’s speech draws a small crowd of five. Includes an ad for Lemon Tonic Lexative.
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House
Fillman
Cooper
Indiana
Bilt
Turple
Voorhees
Post Office
Maxwell
Senate
Les P.m
Hale
Peffer
Big Fire Rages in Colon Panama With No Water
A major blaze strikes Colon Panama on April 12 consuming several houses. Panama appeals for aid as firemen rush to the scene amid high winds and a water shortage.
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Panama
Colon
Senator predicts tariff debate to last under three months
Wastington reports a leading Republican senator forecasting the tariff will dominate discussion for less than three months. A stray line mentions coupons and a vague reference to pricing and local services. In Macon Missouri five inmates freed themselves by setting fire to the La Platte jail during a Wednesday night disruption.
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Wastington
Senate
Macon
la Platte
Delegates Meet in Lorraine Hall Over Protection Order
About 50 delegates from Indiana assemble for the annual meeting of the American Protective Association in Lorraine Hall. They claim the order represents 150000 members, with routines to be discussed privately and no public announcements planned.
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American Protective Association
Lorraine Hall
SOU
Order
Indiana
Fuk Sun
Church of Itoms
Delogates
Callister
Change of bill at the Park plus vaudeville previews
N S Wood and his company announce a Thursday Park bill with the boy scout act. Hart's Boston novelty firm promotes a late week Park appearance. The Tide of Life company praises by Geo Goodale and a failed Columbus tour is noted. Americus spectacle planned Sept 10 with 400 performers. Chas Hark Ingen directs. Delusion dance at the Park next week features a gauze mirror trick. Lemon Tonic Laxative ads end.
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N.S. Wood
Boy Scout
Hart
Boston Novelty Company
Geo. Goodale
Detroit
I’ree Pras
Tide of Life” Company
Free Preas
Columbus
Local court actions and accidents fill town docket
Henry Sponsel paid twenty dollars and costs for selling liquor to minors. Ex-Sheriff John Preasly faced similar punishment. George Liston of Lafayette charged with shoving the queer, and J W Coombs of Haughville injured after crossing a railway. Lawsuits include Lewis-Porter cabinet firm for nine hundred dollars and a $10,000 claim. Other items cover a fire spark suit, city finances, pest house ordinance, and various public notices.
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Henry Sponsel
John Preasly
Fittle Hope
Geo. Liston
Lafayette
Federal Grand Jury
J. W. Coombs
Haughville
J. W. Blackledge & Co
Lewis-Porter Cabinet Company
Ernest Spicer
Mt Jackson
Bartholomew
Ff. Baker
Vu. B. Harland
J. Harry Johnson
Isaac Johnson
Jas A. Shaw
Pennsylvania Railroad
Illinois
Indianapolis
Central College of Physicians and Surgeons
Esastman
Denny
Ani! Chial Webster
James Nerins
S. Lilfuolsst
Alexander Strong
Crown Hill Cemetery
Buris
Delphi
John 34icCann
Ingens
Washington-st
Washington
Alabama-sts
West Stout
Blair & Baker
S.pennesses
Wm. Thompson
Tennessee-st
Tennessee
Jesse T. Carlisle
Tran
St. Louis
Aiudison, LL
Agricultural Board
Jr. Guggenheimer
Burford’s
Harmiees
New York
Jolegeava
Lina
Citizens’ Street Railway
Marscement
Harry Fleming
Palace
On & Lilinots St
Ek. Crose
Buchsnan
Washington St
Ida Hunt
Bra Bechanan
Vonovian
Wennsylvanis-st
Binrus
John
Mollie Sheehy
Frank
Leona Fish
Ann Denker
Albert
Addie Terry
George
Mrs. Keno
Chas
Saslce Williamson
Alexander
Mrs. Spencer
Thomas
Mary Sullivan
Jack
Mrs. Grasway
William Talbott
Elizabeth C. Whittemore
Harriett v. Ledford
Elizabeth Gowena
Wilmer P. Hilligosa
Porance
Ei. Parlet
Smith Cates
Nellie M. Rice
John Franklin
Jensis Jones
Clarry E. Myers
Louisa Zeisler
Alexander Kirkman
Ida McCulley
Harry Harlan
Viola Edwards
Albert Langolf
Caroline Baitz
Ward workers clash with aristocratic club in Marion county race
The piece describes a heated fight between ward workers and the Columbia club aristocracy over control of the convention. Money influences outcomes as Shiels and Taggart exchanges claims of leadership while tickets and passes surge, with many delegations contesting credentials and plans to smooth pre convention disputes at Tom Lingen hall.
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Columbia Club
Rhody Shiels
Tom Taggart
Harry Smith
Marion County
Tomlingen Hall
Storm Viciously Damages Coast as Ships and Livestock Suffer
A severe storm along the coast leaves ships wrecked and crews lost. The schooner Ribart W. Srosih drifts ashore near Manasquin New Jersey with crew perishing. Kata Markel wrecks near Highland Beach with six crew fatalities. Cedar Beach storm fleet nearly annihilated. six boats sunk and nine washed ashore. over 30 nets lost and many animals drowned.
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New York
Sandy Hook
Rlbart W. Srosih
Manasquin
N.J
Kata Markel
Highland Beach
Minrono
Del
Cedar Beach
Eaten by Children Onces Is Dead and Five Others Die
A Kentucky family is poisoned by blackberries cooked in a kettle. one child died and five others are dying. The item mentions a damages suit against an installment company and a separate embezzlement arrest later discharged for lack of evidence. Other brief notices report a bomb incident ruled as a foolish prank and a New York express wreck with injuries and a yacht passenger arrival. A California divorce filing alleges marital adultery with James J. Corbett.
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Ilnughay
Everely
Tam
Albert J. Beveride
Invine Depot
Albert Easter
Rio Grande City Holds Firm As Rebels Hover
W. P. Lord, Republican nominee for Oregon governor, faces a political contest while reports detail 300 cages of scarlet fever at Windsor Island with 25 deaths. A Port Townsend Marine hospital fire causes $60,000 in losses but no fatalities.
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Rio Grande City
W. P. Lord
Oregon
Windsor
Marine Hospital
Port Townsend
Wash
England
Germany
France
Austria
Poland
Vienna
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Mexico
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Coxey
Fay
Uniontown
Clabaugh
Browne
Church of the Commonweal of Christ
Oakland
Industrial Army
America
ARS
Lecher Breckinridge
Bangead
Nettie
Cokers
Usly
Strach
Washington Wasps
Jaw-Smiths
Khe Prica
Capital Laundry
Brown's
Feds
QoLuw Aes
United States
A. Crawford
Oters
IS Sheory
W. W. Watson
American
G. W. Bieler
Bieler
Paris
Justice of the Peace
Argentail
Nellie Grant
Majestic
Nellie Grant Sartoris
Lord Dunraven
Valkyrie
New Yeak
Washington Express
New Haven Railroad
Ports Cheater
Corbett
San Barnardino
Cal
U. KM. Johnson
Elizabeth
James J. Corbett
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