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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1896

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Pearl Bryan Case Hearings Narrow Around Jackson

Newport Ky April 23 witness Dr Carothers testifies decapitation occurred while alive in Pearl Bryan case. Defense questions and mayor Caldwell noted. testimony details coagulation, blood volume, and post mortem findings as the court weighs whether Jackson acted before or after death.

Newport Pearl Bryan Scott Jackson Jackson Carothers Robert Carothers Col. Crawford Caldwell Tingley Lieut. Atkinson Agrey Locke Farm

Two Murderers Die at Sing Sing in Double Execution

A double execution at Sing Sing prison in New York state killed Louis Herrmann and Charles Pustolka, both German nationals and wife murderers from New York City. Herrmann requested to die first and was executed after a tense process. Pustolka followed, showing little sign of distress. Witnesses observed the solemn proceedings as both men faced death, with painful goodbyes from family members marking a tragic, highly emotional end.

Siermmann Sager Pustolka Errmann Frantie New York Wil Trarrmanty Irvine Jn. Trvine Tierrmann Wisbey Gil Dhe Herrmann Terrmann Teerrmann Philadelphia Grookhyn

Body found in lake clears mystery of butcher Patrick O Donnell

Chicago April 23 The disappearance of Patrick O Donnell a wealthy wholesale and retail butcher was solved when his body was found floating in the lake at Twelfth street foot The authorities believe he took his own life while mentally deranged from caring for a sick baby His fortune was estimated near 1 6 million dollars

Chicago U. P Patrick O'Donnell Twelfth-st O'Donnell

President Cleveland Goes Fishing Near Leesburg

President Cleveland left Washington on a special train with Secretary Morton and Commissioner Miller to Harri son’s preserve near Leesburg Virginia. They plan a day of fishing and will return to the city Thursday night.

Washington C. P.j Cleveland Washington & Ohio The Southern Railway Leesburg Morton Miller Internal Revenue Bureau Mr. Harrison

Girls Industrial School Postponed After Republican Convention

In Tomlinson hall the Girls Industrial School meeting is delayed to May 2 due to the republic convention. A. P. Stanton travels to North Carolina with wife and daughter returning from Florida. Births include Solomons girl and Wampner, Bechord, Horat births. Deaths note infant Irons. Marriage licenses issued for Stuart and Moore. A clerk faces a financial grilling over a license inquiry at the department. the man hints at Maj. Doxey’s HQ.

Tomlinson Hall Girls’ Industrial School A. P. Stanton North Carolina Florida Geo Rosa Solomons John Carrie Wampner Fred Lillis Bechord Joseph Nora Horat Infant Irons Woodside-ave Maurice Stuart Delea H. Moore Frank Fesler Maj. Doxey

Grille and Fret Work Designs by H L Spiegel

H L Spiegel offers original artistic grille and fret work at moderate prices. Located at 316 H Verst, write for designs and prices.

H. L. Spiegel H. Verst

Pennsylvania Delegates Rally for Quay at Republican Convention

Delegates in Harrisburg convene in the opera house as Frank W. Leach presides. The platform praises Matthew Stanley Quay of Pennsylvania and urges support for his presidential nomination, with a fallback to William McKinley if Quay withdraws.

Harrisburg U. P Opera House Frank W. Leach Philadelphia America Pennsvania United States Fenn- S ¥Ylvania Sie St. Louis Commonwealth Sennsylvania Matthew Stanley Quay Pennsylvania Quay Wils James G. Blaine Benjamin Harrison Republican Party Pension Bureau Meriiley Napoleon William McKinley Ohio

Desperado Claude St Chur Sentenced to Penitentiary

Claude St Chur, accused of assaulting Paymaster Garner at W Pr dsurforts, received a 15 year sentence from Judge McCray at Terminal Court. The case involved multiple revolvers and knives, with authorities pursuing gang members and planning steps to prevent escape.

Claude St. Chur Garner W. Pr Dsurforts McCray Abe Newt Hardine Iyomenade Sieth Wonaneek Bias Jick Grace Mpo Mia N. Abovidian St EU Mane Bell

Virginia Republicans Split Over St Louis Delegates

In Richmond on April 2, factions within the Republican party fought for control of conventions to select delegates for the St Louis meeting. The Alleys-Waddill-Alchinley group clashed with Mitchell-Baden and allies, ending in adjournment with delegates seated for the St Louis convention. Delegates elected included Jewell and Stratton, with Southward presiding, while Williams and Har ris represented the Seventh district with McKinley support.

St. Gawis Richmond Republicais Wedtesdibe Si. Is Alhen-Waddilleiy Inteys Mitchell-Baden-famil Eit GO. W. Harris Manchester St. Louis Holger Allan Richard Robinson Ilanover Mortain Treat Col. Teamh Allan- Waridiil B McKinley Harrisonburs McKinley John Maxton N. C U. P Russell Dockery Russellites R. M. Norment Robeson Congress J. M. Smith Lelegates Russallites Dockeryites Allison

Farmer Samuel Williams Seized In Saloon Incident

Fayette county magnate Samuel Williams was taken into custody in Wempf's saloon on Meridian Street after claiming a $10 robbery. He admitted being drunk and unclear on events after leaving Connersville, seeking to keep the matter quiet. He spent the night in jail and a morning interview with Supt. Colbert followed.

Guiet Samuel Williams Fayette County Wempf Supt Colbert Williams Connersville

Mythical Estates Investigated as Claims Prove Fake

Washington April 23. United States consul at Hamburg reports authorities found no evidence of the Fischer or Fisher estate or of Stephen Fischer beyond scattered records of marriages and deaths. Similar search for Benjam in and Cornelius Jager Jaeger estates yielded fictitious results.

Washington W. Henry Robertson United States Hamburg State Department Fischer Benjamin Cornelius Jager Jaeger

Cattle Import Certificates Questioned by Austrian Minister

Austrian minister in Washington informs Secretary Olney that recent shipments of cattle from Germany carry defective certificates. He asks Olney, per his government, to alert involved parties to prevent shipments landing at Hamburg or elsewhere in Germany from facing Austrian frontier admission refusals.

Washington U. P Wengelmueller Olney Germany United States Hamburg Department of the Interior Blot Springs Arikinrysas McLaughlin Jake Smith Montana Big Muorn Hot Springs Cons

Second Water Wells

Frank Butts of 133 Indiandave lists phone 1191 for water well services.

Frank Butts Indiandave

Holmes' Last Hope For Commute To Life In Death Case

Philadelphia reports that Samuel Rotan and McCaffrey wired Indianapolis Coroner Castor to attend Holmes inquest on Howard Pitezel, aiming to influence a potential commutation of the death sentence. Castor would bring evidence from the inquest, though officials showed little expectation of further delays or appeals.

Philadelphia U. Pos Samuel P. Rotan HH. H. Holmes Benj. I. Pitezel McCaffrey Castor Indianapolis Holmes Atty Barlow

Telegraphed Bulawayo cut lines in rebel surround

Bulawayo's telegraph connections to the south and coast have been severed, isolating the town. Reports from Cape Town and Washington discuss frontier communications and domestic government actions, including Shoshone land agreements and local incident notes across several U.S. cities.

Bulawayo Cape Town U. P

Quiet Docks as Unions Accept Demands in Cleveland

In Cleveland on Thursday morning union demands were met and five vessels were unloaded without interference. Riot participants roamed docks under police guard. officials expect no further outbreaks. In Chicago the Kennett-Honvkins case saw Judge Windes deny mandamus to restore Kennett firm while granting one to former partner Harris.

Cleveland U. P Chicago Windes Kennett-Honvkins & Co Chicago Board of Trade Directors Francis J. Kennett J. I. Harris Kennett

Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity 36 hours

Forecasts for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending p m April 24 indicate warmer cloudy weather with occasional rains and possible thunder showers Thu night and Fri. The Massachusetts battleship began a preliminary trial run from Cape Ann to Cape Porpoise and return after leaving anchorage at 8 40 a m.

Indianapolis Boston U. P Massachusetts Hull Cape Ann Cape Porpoise

Maryland Republican Convention Ends With No Delegation Guidance

Wire whispers report the Maryland Republican convention finishing Wednesday night in Baltimore. No instructions were given to the St. Louis delegates. The fragment mentions hardwood mantels grates and a few names including Jno M Lilly and a horse feed reference, suggesting ad-like content within the column.

Maryland Baltimore St. Louis

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