Beaten Defense Fails in Scott Jackson Case Becomes Key Witness
Newport April 29 The defense hoped to crush Bud Jackson’s tale linking Alonzo Walling Pearl Bryan and Walling to the crime scene. Jackson testified at length detailing the drive to the beheading site and identified Walling as the man who held the gun, describing how they stopped and helped a woman from a carriage before fleeing, then returning to the ridge.
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Newport
Isq
Scott Jackson
Bud" Jackson
Fromt
Alonzo Walling
Carrie
Walt
Elmst
Third
Broadway
Newport Bridge
Col. Crawford
Jackson
Fie
Walline
Pearl Bryan
Cincinnati
Tebruary
Alonso Walling
Fateful Cincinnati case testimony details a deadly ride
Witnesses describe a grim abduction and murder plot tied to Pearl Bryan case with a hired carriage ride from Cincinnati to the Newport bridge. Jackson recounts a tainted journey, threats, and a female victim in distress, while Col. Crawford questions the sequence and other witnesses corroborate the muddy drive and suspicious hiring.
A Democratic Lull and Election Forebodings
A Democratic lull is noted as candidates form for county offices in Indiana with Morrison expected to win the nomination for congress and a heated internal fight over silver versus gold standards. Leaders split into two camps, one pushing silverward and the other advocating the gold standard, amid statewide conventions in May and Marion county tensions over sheriff nominations.
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Commie
Lee Welson
William Vouger
Harmer Nickpeeh
Southport
Reihsow Iil
Jos B Bell
John Wealing
Congress
William Fr. Fnglish
John Ziman
Ho Willinsness
Aineilage
Col
Indiana
Marion County
Cortes
Firemen’s board sets rules after Capt. Fox inquiry
The Board of safety reviewed neglect charges against Capt. Fox of fire company No. 3. He claimed only one helper and one driver at the alarm, noting delays reaching a water plug. The board warned him and released him. New rules prohibit fire and police personnel from appealing department rules to board members. appeals must go through chiefs, with further review possible by the commissioners in session. The notice also reports Willow Springs distillery’s buyback by original owners and a 36 hour Indiana forecast of showers, cooler weather, and southerly winds.
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Board of Safety
Capt. Fox
Fox
Board of Commissioners
A P A SENSATION at Republican State Convention
The Springfield Republican State Convention featured a heated scene as ALPCA members adopted resolutions opposing the Democratic agenda and criticized state leaders. Alderman Madden delivered a rousing speech praising Republican prospects in November while Vermont pledged for McKinley. The hall buzzed as delegates reacted to the platform shift and a Vermont delegation update.
Republican state convention opens in Atlanta with ticket entry
In Atlanta on April 29 the Republican state convention began at the capitol to select four delegates at large for St Louis. Attendance was large but admission was limited to ticket holders, a move seen as favoring McKinley. Reed supporters protested to police chief but were powerless to change the rule.
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Atlanta
U. P
St. Louis
Capitol
Buck
McKinley
Reed
State Committee
Jameson Will Not Stay In Citizens Street Rail Way Board
Stockholders meet May 17 as conjecture swirls over who leaves the Citizens street railway board. Dr Jameson may exit while Verner and Elder are expected to remain, with McKee still wielding control. Lines on Georgia street are revived and $800 bond debt is thought settled without new funds.
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Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
Dr. Jameson
William Elder
Mr. Verner
Verner
Elder
Mr. McKee
T. H. McLean
Allason
City Railway Company
Ubigess’ Company
Citiaeons
Georgia-st
Meridian
Pennsylvania-sts
Ubicagro
Cit
Holks
Pennsylvania Democrats Rally for Gold Standard Policy
Allentown Virginia April 2 The Pennsylvania Democratic state convention convened in the Academy of Music with Dwight M. Lowrey as permanent chairman. The platform calls for strict constitutional limits on federal power, repeal of greenbacks and treasury notes, commitment to the gold standard with silver as subsidiary, and nominates Robert E. Pattison for president. Pattison’s name drew wild applause.
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Allentown
T. P
Wright
Academy of Music
Dwight MM. Lowrey
Dalesafes
Chicago
Democomatic Party
Democratic Party
Pennsylvania
Oi Party
Congress
Treasury
National Convention
Robert E. Pattison
Pattison
Johannesburg reform leaders' death sentences commuted
Pretoria dispatch reports that the Johannesburg reform union leaders sentences have been commuted. Kruger says he weighs developments as the court's decision is sent to the executive for action. Hammond’s health faltered but his courage remained firm as others face punishment.
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Johannesburg Reform Union
Reform Union
Johannesburg
Hammond
Pretoria
C. Pij
W. J. Leyds
South African Republic
Jacobus A. DeWes
John Lays Hammond
Col. Rhodes
1 Union
Diggers News
Barney’ Buarnaise
Rhodes
Barnato
Cape Town
U. P
The
Cape Argus
High Court
Washington
Olney
Knight
John Hays Hammond
Cisterns Cleaned and Cemented at Factory Prices
Advertisement notes cleaning and cementing cisterns for 2.50 at F. I. Butts 183 Indiana Ave with pumps available. Also promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla to cleanse blood and prevent tiredness and illness.
Indiana Delegation Likely To Go To St Louis
The Indiana delegation appears headed for St Louis as Republicans draw nearer to avoiding instruction at the state convention. Gowdy and allies may push instructions. John L. Griffiths pushed Harrison and McKinley names to gauge opinion, with Marion county showing opposition to chained McKinley delegates.
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Indiana
St. Louis
McKinley
Gowdy
John L. Griffiths
Harrison
Marion County
Trammers Return to Quincy Mine After 20 Cent Raise
In Houghton Michigan on April 9 striking workers at the Quincy mine returned to work after the company granted a 20 cent daily raise and assigned an extra man to assist with pushing cars up bad grades. The move ends the labor dispute surrounding the strike.
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Houghton, Mich
U. P
Quincy
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