Sheriff Plummer Accused in Pearl Bryan Murder Case
Newport court hears an affidavit by Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling alleging Campbell county Sheriff Julius Plummer sought to convict the accused killers. The document claims he spent cash on the case, pressured jurors, and behaved as a private detective, with Walling questioning his threats and Jackson signing the affidavit. Judge Helm set Walling’s trial for May 5 and Jackson’s for two days later. The prosecution asserts strong, unseen evidence will convict the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Newport
Jackson
Walling
Pearl Bryan
Scott Jackson
Alonzo Walling
Julius Plummer
Campbell County
Kentucky
Sais
Plummer
Phat
Odd-fellows’ Hall
Crawford
Helm
New Federation Considered by Music Section Committee
A committee from Slowday, part of the National League of Musicians, seeks talks with the AFL to form a new union, the Federation of Musicians of the United States. Members include H J Beissenherz of Indianapolis, Jacob Schmalz of Cincinnati, Charles F Hahn of Chicago, and Otto Ostendorf of St. Louis. Beissenherz is president and Schmalz secretary. action awaits the federation’s executive council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slowday
National League of Musicians
American Federation of Labor
Federation of Musicians of the
United States
H. J. Beissenherz
Indianapolis
Jacob Schmalz
Cincinnati
Charles F. Hahn
Chicago
Otto Ostendorf
St. Louis
Beissenherz
Schmalz
The
Federation of Labor
Central labor union fails to sustain boycott against Globe
The Central labor union on Monday night did not sustain charges that Globe clothing company purchases non union made goods. The boycott was raised on the Pembroke arcade and Dickson & Talbott theaters after managers agreed to employ union labor. Financial officers reported a favorable union outlook while furniture workers suffer from convict made goods and cigar makers complain about eastern cigar imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Globe Clothing Company
Pembroke Arcade
Dickson & Talbott
Hood Frames Summer Fronts Inc M Lilly Second Water Wells
Local advertising snippet lists Hood Frames and Summer Fronts Inc with M Lilly and Frank Butts at 183 Indiana Ave. including a phone contact. The fragment lacks a clear event or date but preserves business names and an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inc
M. Lilly
Frank Butts
Indiana Ave
Emiel
Durbin Sees Harrison Draft Question as Social Visit
W Taylor Durbin of Anderson says he will visit Gen Harrison in Indianapolis to influence him only socially regarding a possible presidential draft. He states he supports McKinley and will vote for him if drafted, citing his constituents and Harrison’s firm letter. Durbin notes Mrs Harrison’s reception cards influenced his visit timing.
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Durbin
Mel Kinnley
Anderson
Indianapolis
Gen. Harrison
the Sun
Gen
Harrison
McKinley
MckKinley
Death Comes in Many Forms in Local Obituaries
A lengthy notice recalls Mrs Hannah Allen and Mrs Thomas Lynch, detailing family ties across Washington, Indianapolis, Denver and Kentucky. It notes church work and temperance, funeral plans, and multiple survivors. Also reported are deaths of John Latschlow of Indianapolis and connections to local lodges and burial plans in Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Lynch
N. New Jersey St
Sarah A. Davis
Maj
Davis Davis
Washington
Khy
Phomius A. Swnneh
Augusta College
Kentucky
Iss
M. FE
Thomas Lynch
Indianapolis
Lyench
Indiana Female Colege
Wm. FF. Srason
Denver
Col
Augustus Lynch Mason
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Ritter Springer
Fort Thomas
Newport
Mr. Sargent
Imall Place Church
Crown Hill
Hannah Allen
Chas. W. Allen
Coburn St
Allen
Salem
N. J
Ohio
Cincinnati
William Ailen
Aurora
Freight collision on Gasconade bridge near Herman
An east bound Missouri Pacific freight struck another on the Gasconade river bridge. The eastern span collapsed along with a caboose and two freight cars. A few tramp riders were slightly injured while employees remained unharmed. Traffic should resume by Wednesday.
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ST. Louis
U. P
Gasconade River
Herman
Battle near Lechuga as Spanish repulse insurgents
Havana April 4 U P news reports a battle near Lechuga between the Alfonso Niji battalion under Col Debos and insurgents led by Maceo. Spanish force of about 5 000 repelled by insurgents with heavy enemy losses. Spanish column suffers several dead and many wounded. Gen Inclan arrives to bolster Debos and gunboat Alerta provides support. A civilian news messenger braves rebel fire to warn a fort.
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Havana
U. P
Lechuan
Alphonso
Col. Debos
Maceo
Debos
Manuel
Pinar del Rio
Lechuga
Leehusa
Tart
San Chucho
Ecohunne
Inclan
Col. Dehos
Alerta
Col
Inelan
Madrid
The
Imparcial
Alfonso Niji
San Claudius
Fechvan
Grover’s Note on Cuba Sparks Spanish Response
Madrid dispatch to Pall Mall Gazette reports U S minister Taylor and Spanish ministers deny any note from President Cleveland outlining Cuba policy. Canovas Del Castillo, ill, cannot be reached for comment though household relatives confirm the note. Spain refuses proposals based on the alleged note and says Cuba rights will be granted under the Spanish flag, not by American arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover
Spain
London
U. P
Madrid
Pall Mall Gazette
U.S
Taylor
Cleveland
Canovas del Castillo
Cuba
Canovas
Cardes
Greenwood Bars Cigarette Smoking On City Streets
The Indiana town of Greenwood with about 1200 residents enacted an ordinance prohibiting smoking cigarettes on all streets at any time. The measure marks a decisive move toward abolition of the cigarette in the community near Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Ind
Greenwood
Town Tale Receiver Orders Sale Of Indianapolis Elevator Stakes
Hawkins of the old Indianapolis national bank is ordered by Judge Gaker to sell 200 shares of stock in the Indianapolis elevator company, now in his hands as part of the late bank assets. Louis Seidensticker fined for unlawfully selling liquor and using screens. Wallace fined after assaulting Frazier. both cases appealed. Births, deaths, and marriage licenses listed with names and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins
Indianapolis National Bank
Gaker
Indianapolis Elevator Company
Louis Seidensticker
Brightwood
Nickerson
Wm. Fragier
Cox
Robt
Wallace
N. Delawarest
Nrazier
Frazier
Preston-st
Eva May Jackson
College-ave
Christine Sicklee
Smithson-st
Laura Day
Ash-st
Sarah Donovan
BE. Milligan
Elizabeth Schoaf
Henry Ruske
N. Liberty-st
Frank Jerrell
Mary J. Trieb
John H. Walsh
Anna O. Clune
Glass factory meeting near Grand Hotel stirs price plan
About 50 glass industry figures from Indiana and neighboring states gathered at the Grand Hotel to discuss stabilizing prices amid an overproduction flood. Participants declined to comment for the press, but reports say a new class manufacturers' association may form to coordinate cuts and market controls across Pennsylvania Ohio and Indiana led by H Sellers McKee and Thomas McNally of Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Indiana
Alimmer
Grand Hotel
SUN
Glas
Flint
Pennsylvania
Ohio
H. Sellers McKee
Thomas McNally
Pittsburg
Salvation Army officer explains Booth division plan
An officer of high standing in the Salvation Army says Ballington Booth's remarks on dividing the United States into three sections need context. He notes the US is vast, corps span from Maine to California, and a territory split would ease commanders' labors and allow more visits and focused effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nooth-Tuckers
West
Ballington Booth
Salvation Army
Ballington
Salvationists
Con. Booth
United States
Canada
Booth
Maine
California
St. Lawrence
Gulf
Memorial room for William N. Jackson raises 2414 dollars
Friends of William N. Jackson have raised 2414 dollars from 502 subscribers to fund a memorial room in the Eleanor hospital for sick children. The principal stays intact, with interest set to be paid every June 6 for maintenance, administered by Union Trust Company at no cost. Donations continue to be accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William N. Jackson
John H. Holliday
Union Trust Company
Eleanor Hospital For
Flower Mission
Holliday
Jackson
Eleanor Hospital
Italian shot after attempted assault at Mrs Burt home
A Cleveland dispatch reports an unidentified Italian man tried to assault Mrs. Martha Burt near Bessemer, Pa. She retreated, retrieved a revolver, and shot him dead as he entered another room. The bullet struck near the heart. Feed your horse Janes Dustless Oats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
New Castle
Martha Burt
Bessemer
Burt
Holmes Confession Doubt Sown Amid New Murders Claims
Cincinnati April 1 The Enquirer prints more of H H Kohnes confession alleging victims from New Baltimore to Omaha and Chicago castle killings. Philadelphia April 14 reports no execution plans yet for Holmes on May 7 as sheriff receives over 2000 admission requests. Inspector Gary deems parts of the confession a fake and Mrs Holmes doubts it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
TheEnquirer
H. H. Kohnes
Frolmes
Robert Leacock
New Baltimore
Mich
Jie
Rogers
West Morgantown
isSs
Sarah Cook
Ueborn
Mary T Haracum
Chicago
Aliss Kate Durkee
Omaha
Philadelphta
Gary
Holness
Holmes
Clicago
Hielmes
Philadelphia
Helmes
Remarkable conjoined twin birth in Lorain Ohio
In Lorain Ohio April 144 a baby born to Mr and Mrs B McPherson is a two headed conjoined twin with four arms and four legs. One body is complete while a second partially formed body shares a shoulder connection. The well formed head and mouth face opposite directions and the second body has yet to feed. Doctors weigh separation and nourishment questions while the mother, 88, has five other children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Sflad
Fight in Brentucky Between Bradley and McKinley Followers
Louisville April 14 The republican state convention meets Wednesday as Bradley and McKinley factions jockey at rail hubs for delegate support. Bradley claims a large bloc of districts, with two or three still persuadable. McKinley supporters also confident. The platform is expected to endorse the gold standard and a high protective tariff, with McKinley aligned to protectionist themes.
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Bradley
McKinley
Louisville
U. P
Ohio
Electrocution of Josef Zlamel at Clinton Prison
Legally shocked report from Dannemora New York notes the eighth execution in the Clinton prison death chamber. At 11 33 a m Josef Zlamel murderer of Tessa Kamora died in the electric chair after prayers from the village priest. A stout oak chair was built for the occasion and autopsy burial followed in the prison cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dannemora
N. Y
U. P
Clinton Prison
Josef Zlamel
Tessa Kamora
Zlamel
Pittsburg Sheriff closes E M McGillin store
The large general store of E M McGillin at 611 to 621 Pennsylvania avenue was closed by the sheriff after four judgments totaling 51800. A warrant for McGillin's arrest is held by a detective but not yet served. The store opened in September and McGillin moved to Pittsburg from Youngstown Ohio.
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Pittsburg
U. P
E. M. MccGillin
Pennsylvania Ave
McGillin
EB. M. McGillin
Youngstown
British detectives nab two burglars with lantern clue
A London police success ends with the capture of two burglars after a six penny bull s eye lantern linked to the Muswell Hill murder. The men resisted and were overpowered, one wounded, both headed for the gallows as the lantern clue convinces a quick verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Sun
London
Muswell Hill
Wkensal Grean
Alnswell Hill
Midlands
Bain
Immigrant Influx Crowds Ellis Island as New Arrivals Land
crowds of 1,400 from Bolivia and 1,500 from the Alesia and Alban overwhelm Ellis Island immigration desks. About 520 deemed barred or detained, with 700 to 800 others awaiting space, many sleeping on dormitory floors. Officials race to sort those passed, detained, and barred while Werra and further ships bring more arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ellis Island
Bolivia
Mediterranean
Hamburg
Havre
Alesia
Alban
Werra
Board of Inquiry
Eight Bodies Recovered. Mine Still entombs Others
In the Brancepeth coal mine at Willington Durham an explosion killed eight miners. Twenty six remain trapped and feared dead with ten more believed buried. Rescue hopes linger though attempts continue to reach survivors. In Chicago Charles Hacker aged 50 shot himself, his body found in a park. he had told a friend he planned to take his life, giving no reasons.
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London
U. P
Brancepeth
Willington
Durham
Chicago
Charles Hacker
Sheboygan
Wis
Hidridge Court
Nacker
Grille and Frets Work and Shoe Repair Ad
An old newspaper ad promotes grille and fret work with original designs at moderate prices by Hi In Spiegel, maker, 316 Vermont street. The People's Shoe Organization and Repairing Co offers shoe calls and delivery by phone at 1505. They claim best repairs at low prices and mention 165 Virginia-age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi. In
Spiegel, Maker
Vermont-st
People’s Shoe Org. and Repairing Co
Virginia-age
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Cal. Nelson
Taylor Durbin
John Latschlow
North St
Mr. Latschlow
Baltimore
Indianapolis Car Foundry
Henry
Elenor Doane
Topeka
Kas
Oliver Latschlow
Paris
Latschlow
Boone Lodge I. O. O. F
Jno, M, Lilly
Alfonso
Maceo Falls
Glass Men
Holding & Confab
Brentucky
Lad
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