Nervous Wagner Case Prosecution Sees Few New Points
In the Wagner murder case progress is slow with little fresh testimony. Prosecutor Holtzman plans to press for a new trial while the Wagoner trial is adjourned. Coroner Beck and witnesses recount poison purchases, dress identifications, and exhumations as the defense seeks to cast doubt on the evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annis Wagner
Holtzman
Beck
Spaan
Splan
Annie Wafiier
Borat’s
Borst
Annie Wagner
Annie
Joseph Stephens
Jennie Carr
Koesters
Mamie
Annie Wegner
Geiss & Letz
E. M. Eisenberg
Indiana
Tam
Spain
Ekisenbeiss
Clara JK Koesters
Mamie Koesters
Dr. Reyer
Chas, Koesters
Fred Borstway
BE. E. Carey
Clara
Frank
Mamie Noesters
Annie. Wagner
Courtroom Hosts Franklin Class for Annie Wagner Trial
An analytical chemistry class from Franklin College Indiana attended the court in Franklin to hear expert testimony by Dr. E M Nisenbeiss on analyses of body parts from the Koenter victims during the Annie Wagner trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Mamie
Clara Koenter
Franklin College
Franklin
Ind
Annie Wagner
E. M. Nisenbeiss
Koestera
Broad Ripple road subsidy petition sparks hearing clash
Washington township residents seek a special election to vote on a $60,000 Broad Ripple road subsidy. Ex Judge Irvin claims the suburban electric line project is a sham and demands investigation, while Attorney Bailey argues the board should only set a date for the election. Commissioners vote to hear testimony next Thursday on whether the Broad Ripple scheme is a bubble or a genuine project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Leon Bailey
Irvin
Indianapolis
Bailey
Broad Ripple Company
Love Removed as World Building and Loan Secretary
Directors of the World Building and Loan Company in this city oust secretary J. Love amid alleged defalcation. Directors Cominger Henley Armstrong Schmidt and Chambers report a deficit likely between 1200 and 1500 dollars, with Love claiming salary. Chambers calls the claim baseless and states the deficit will be covered to protect stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa. J. Love
World Building and Loan Company
Aay
Love
Cominger
W. H. Henley
W.H. Armstrong
W. H.schmidt
Smiley N. Chambers
Chambers
Mrs Hedden Burned In Gas Explosion At Talbott Ave
Mrs Hedden wife of ex clerk of the Board of Health was burned on Monday afternoon when a gas explosion occurred after she lit a match to assist tenants at 68 Talbot Ave. Dr Lang treated her. burns not deep and expected to heal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Hedden
Board of Health
Talbottave
Sim and Tom Sued Over Road House Lease
John Reynolds trustee of the Hollywood estate sued Sim Coy and Tom Taggart for 1000 dollars and obtained an injunction. Simeon leased the road house east of the city for five years and subleased to Ollie Lanham. After a fire, removal of amphitheater fence and seats is claimed to violate the lease. Judge Brown granted an immediate restraining order to halt removal of improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reynolds
Holywood
Sim Coy
Tom Taggart
Simeon
Eub
Ollie Lanham
Brown
Dynamite Outrage In Paris Draws International Sympathy
Paris reports show the chamber of deputies expressing sympathy after Saturday’s dynamite attack. Police investigations may expel about 30 foreigners linked to anarchists. Marchal, wife of Vallaint’s mistress, is arrested as an accomplice, with papers showing her full knowledge of the plan. Socialist M. Guesde receives a death threat signed by “One of the bourgeoisie.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Peelle
House of Commons
Chamber
France
Marchal
Vallaint
Madam Marchal
Vailainv
M. Guesde
Fire at Louisville china store destroys cellar
A midnight blaze in the cellar of J. Dolfinger & Co. in Louisville caused $7,000 in damage. Fireman Philmore Tyson, James Blanks and Lee Martin were pulled from the cellar unconscious and Tyson was in grave condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
J. Dolfinger & Co
Philmore Tyson
James Blanks
Lee Martin
Tyson
Coroner's finding on Collord fatal Denison House fall
The coroner's report on W F Collord's death at the Denison House cites uncertainty over whether the fall from his room window was accidental or intentional. Autopsy found nothing to prove suicide, and insurers refuse to pay the $40,000 policies, with dispute over the coronial investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collora
Denison House
W. F. Collord
Denmnon
Collord
Cincinnati
Callard
Cale
Crossed in Love Drives Girl to Insane Hospital
Doril Singer from a North-side family was taken to the insane hospital Tuesday by Sheriff Emmett after being declared insane last August. She suffered a desperate struggle during a prior removal attempt and then spoke of a troubling story of lost love and a devoted dog that stayed by her side until the caretaker removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doril Singer
Emmett
Shelbyville
Assassins Ambush Three Men Near Selma
Unknown assailants in a bush ambush shot FE H Lytle, Joseph Lytle, and Dr Melver as they rode a carriage near Selma Alabama Sunday night. E H Lytle died within hours. Joseph Lytle was mortally wounded. Dr Melver lightly hurt. The attackers fled. motive unknown. victims were prominent citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SruMma
Ala
FE. H
Joseph Lytle
Melver
Selma
E. H. Lytle
Stevenson Praises South at Augusta Exposition
Vice-president Stevenson received a flattering reception in Augusta Georgia on Tuesday. He spoke on the resources and possibilities of the south and predicted that business depression will soon cease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Stevenson
Augusta Exposition
South
City Life Dreary Mix of Local Incidents and Notices
A list of local items includes John Haar injured in a lavator accident and dying days later, Dr Elfrendh Mullen arraigned and dismissed, West Indianapolis residents debating annexation with no results, and a busy church meeting reporting 39 societies with 2 000 members. Other notes cover business liabilities at E H Eldridge Co planing mill, a monument commission dispute, birth and marriage notices, and licenses in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Haar
D. P. Erwin & Co
Elfrendh Mullen
U. S
van Buren
West Indianapolis
Christian Endeavorers
Seventh Presbyterian Church
Taylor
Woodburn Masson
E. H. Eldridge & Co
New Jersey St
Indiana Trust Company
Mod's Sarsepubilia Haon's Prits Promoted Cure
An old advertisement-style text touts Mod's Sarsepubilia as a cure for various ailments. It claims the product expels disease restores strength and appetite and treats constipation by improving intestinal action. Sold at four brands from Vau Pet's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haon’s
Vau Pet's
White Cap Threat Warns Porter County Farmer to Work
John B. Ellis, a farmer in eastern Porter County, received a white-cap letter at Coburg post office. He sought Sheriff Stoddard for protection after earlier visitors warned his wife of harm. The note demands Ellis go to work within four hours or be hanged, signed by a White Cap company in Porter County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer
Porter County
Vauranarso
Ind
John B. Ellis
Coburg
Stoddard
White Cap
Efforts of Good People to Aid the Needy
The Commercial club relief bureau saw record registrations and many aid requests Monday and Tuesday. The unemployed committee asserts destitution grows and relief prospects shrink. The Commercial travelers club plans to gather a day’s salary from each traveler. Linton coal company donated a day’s output to relief. Itower mission netted 2508.27 dollars to aid homes. Charity society faces criticism from Rev. Carstensen of St. Pauls. Parcel delivery firm offers a low cost charity option within city boundaries, with receipts and small earnings for couriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club Relief Bureau
Carpenter
Commercial Travelers’ Club
Linton Coal Company
Itower
Charity Society
Carstensen
St. Paul’s
Che
Phone
Fall Creek
White River
Morris-st
State Ave
Seventh-st
Man Rescues Wife After Landlady Locks Them In
Pard Bellow rented rooms at 211 N Alabama. He returned to find his wife and belongings locked in by landlady Mrs LaFontalotte. He smashed the door to free his wife. she cried inside. Landlady was arrested but case dismissed as groundless by the prosecutor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pard Bellow
Alabama
Auburn church furniture factory fire kills guard
Fort Wayne reports a Tuesday dawn blaze at the Auburn Ind factory destroying the building and contents valued at 20 000 with 8 000 insurance. Night watchman George Fredericke died amid suspicions of incendiary arson and robbery by tramps. Factory employed 40 workers with extra shifts planned and rumors spread about tramp involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Auburn Church
Auburn
George Fredericke
Demented Servant Terrorizes Cleveland Residence
Maggie McLee, a servant for A. A. McLeod at 12 W. Witty-firat street, went insane at night and threatened the Cleveland family, including President Cleveland's former residence. She forced the household to their rooms, wrecked furniture, and was found with empty whiskey bottles when police arrived.
Popular Young Man Dead at 20
Wilbur Addison Taylor aged 20 son of Major Taylor died at his father 683 Ne Delaware street Tuesday morning from consumption. He grew ill about three months ago and steadily weakened. He worked at his father's store and was a well known figure in society. The funeral will occur Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Addison Taylor
Major Taylor
Ne'Delaware-st
End of a Grand Carser Father Bessonies Nears Death
The article details Father August Bessonies’s critical illness and fading recovery, noting his long life of missionary work in America after leaving Paris. It recounts his humble entry to Vincennes, efforts to serve amid hardship, and friendships with Gresham, Hendricks, and Gov. Morton. It also mentions his firm stance against alcohol and his pending tomb inscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Bessonies
Mer. Bessonies
St. Sulpice’s
Paris
Brute
Lazarists
Monseigneur
America
Indiana
Vincennes
John Corbe
Father Bessonies
Herst
Blue River
Ferdinand
Father Bgessonies
Gresham
Thos. A. Hendricks
Gov. Morton
Gov
Hendricks
Father Bessoines
Bessonies
Ss. John’s
Hundreds of Chicago Police Prepared for 10000 Armed Men Threat
Chicago reports four hundred police held in reserve atBattery Harrison Stanton and Twenty second streets until 8 am Tuesday as John Westgarth warned of 10000 armed men on the lake front ready to act. No crowd appeared and reserves returned to duty. cold weather kept potential rioters indoors. Weather notes add Indiana colder conditions and digestion remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Battery
Harrison-st
Stanton-ave
Twenty-second St
John Westgarth
Lily Lake
Lake Front
John
Geneva
Illinois
Michigan Ave
Sheriff Reports Low Earnings After High Past Fees
Sheriff Emmett delivered his first annual report to county commissioners noting total fees of 1,751.84 but only 2,200 net income for the year. He compares this with former sheriffs earning 10,000 to 13,000 yearly, attributes the drop to a challenged fee law, and explains his finances support a widowed sister and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett
Supreme Court
Taggart
Wilson
Backus
New York Tale of Sheck Transfer in Gould Estate
The World reports a claimed true tale of a 410000 check tied to Mrs Nicolaus and the Gould estate. Howard Gould allegedly received 4060 and later gave Nicolaus the check in Chicago before a dispute led to George Gould stopping payment. Nicolaus claims further entanglements in New York with promises to pay ending in a confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kcolaus
Geo. Gould
the World
Howard Gould
Gould
Chicago
Nicolaus
State lawyers vow strong challenge in trustees fund case
Attorneys for the state say they will vigorously oppose a ruling that requires trustees to return unspent school funds to the state treasury at year end. Deputy attorney general notes a favorable outcome seems likely. Sudden death reported for 65 year old Mrs. Deborah Kurzich, found collapsed while peeling potatoes at home on Ellsior Ave. Apoplexy suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Stata
Gan
Leon Bailey
Notable Indiana figures show varied styles and notes
Compilation highlights figures from law to politics in Indiana. Leon C. Bailey rises in status, Tom Taggart shuns tile hats, Sterling H. Holt shines, Green Smith subscribes to many papers, and William H. English completes Indiana history. Others include Dr. C. N. Sims, Editor Stockwell, John P. Frenzel, Royal Hammer on ice market, and Gall the state treasurer. Politicians tout Turpie’s linguistic skills while Sim Coy jokes about politics and city affairs. Governor Matthews is a tobacco chewer, Scheder’s store advertises removals, and canaries are offered at a local aviary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon C. Bailey
Tom Taggart
Sterling H. Holt
Green Smith
Wm. H. English
Indiana
C. N. Sims
Meridian Sat
Prince Albert
Harris
Stockwell
John P. Frenzel
Royal Hammer
Ben Webb
Indianapolis
Gall
Turpie
Congress
Sim Coy
Gov. Matthews
Bankes's Life in Danger Medical crisis hits Meridian bank leader
W P Gallup president of the Meridian National Bank, a renowned state financier, lies critically ill at his North and Tennessee home after grip leading to pneumonia. A Vermont native who came to the city in the 1850s, he helped found Gallup Clark and Co and served as bank president. he never married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Gallup
Meridian National Bank
Anch
North
Gallup
Vermont
Fairbanks Scale Company
Gallup, Clark & Co
Dashed to Death at Hotel Bernadot
Antonio Morrisiania, a French waiter at the Hotel Bernadot in W aendst, jumped from the building Tuesday morning. His body was found mutilated. He had been discharged recently and left a letter saying his eye disease from powder exposure drove him nearly insane and led to his suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Antonio Morrisiania
Bernadot
Waendst
Morrisiania
Relief Committee Members Quit Over Red Tape
Members of the Workingmen's Relief Committees resigned en masse to Secretary Fortune of the Commercial Club. The action followed ongoing dissatisfaction with charity bureaucracy and red tape. Fortune later thanked the members in a letter acknowledging their service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workingmen’s Relief Committees
Wokingmen’s Relief Committee
Tuesaday
Fortune
Commercial Club
Charity Society
Hammond Distillery Plant Consumed by Fire
The Dealers distilling company plant in Hamneyp Indiana burned to the ground early Tuesday. Spontaneous combustion caused the blaze. Loss estimated at 150000 dollars with 60000 dollars insured, leaving 1000 workers unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond Distillery Company
Hamneyp
Ind
Dealers Distilling Company
Grand-Julia Marlowe in As You Like It at the Grand
Julia Marlowe stars in The Love Chase at the Grand with Eugenia Woodward and Rose Etynge in supporting roles. The reviewer praises Miss Marlowe's charm and notes mixed in/out performances from the company and a lively but uneven cast overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Marlowe
Peru Gray & Dtepuens Company
Sheridan Knowles
Miss Marlowe
Lke
Dana
Aulogica
Rose Elizabeth Cleveland
Rosalind
Eugenia Woodward
Lydia
Rose Etynge
Gren
H. Weaver
Waller
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Attorney Spaan
Pauline Larsen
Kooster
Commissionesl
Sim
Tom
City Life
Langsdale
Monument Commission
Augustus St. Gaudens
Frederick McMousies
Monument
Mike
Mrs. Broadrick
Lizzie Kise
P. J
Mary May
Chas
C. E. Vestal
Harry and
Tillie
Prinst
Ria
Beechaw
Pilla
George
Smith
Dprah Kurrzch
Jxcelsior Ave
Scheder
Canaries
Aviary
W. Nortast
Bankes
Preside Gallup
THE
Meridian National
Geippe
Patsumonia
Patsi
ac &@ Financier
Holt Whisky
Park Theater
Park
Minnie Oscar Gray
Frank White
Léola Belle
Lillian Granger
Lamb
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