14 Dec 1894
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1894
Page
1
A chaotic council session with Councilman Young leading questions exposed alleged corruption and mismanagement in the Board of Public Works. Witnesses accused contractors Stewart Carter and Brown of improper deals over stone purchases and city contracts, while officials denied direct culpability and pledged further inquiry.
The jury found all charged defendants not guilty in the Smith Hickardace Karayville lynching trial. Prosecution details were incomplete and other defendants were not convicted.
A lone highwayman held up a stage coach eight miles from Fort Tooman on Thursday, securing a large poach of money. Reports note a burglary at Lawerton’s courthouse and other scattered items from Fort Tooman to New York, including a murder arrest and a high profile donation rumor involving Chicago University.
In Indianapolis, Deputy U.S. Marshals detained Henry Latimore on bond related charges under the revenue laws. Latimore, described as a habitual bootlegger, was found in a farm barn near Oxford after a pursuit that started with a wagon ride tied to illicit alcohol commerce. He admits guilt and faces possible imprisonment in Indiana.
An obituary and fragmented notices recount Jemima Wright Drad, claimed as possibly Indianapolis's oldest resident, mother of two, who migrated from Virginia to Indiana in the 19th century. It also notes a crime story involving Lys Latimer, who attempted marriage to Maud Brewer but was shot by her in a Dallas area incident.
In a midweek session the court found the defendant Madam Amends Logan guilty of retaling Aquor without linen. The jury weighed the testimony and concluded the beer was given away. Conductor Brill Veo reported hauling 42 passengers on the College Avenue motor car. A stray coon near Arcade Provbyion sire drew children's attention. Rev J Crompton of Terre Haute will preach Friday at the First Free Baptist Church on Rhode Island.
In Chicago a 20 year old man, Charint Miller, was shot while trying to aid a woman during an assault. He fell from a second story window and died on the sidewalk as bystanders watched. Police rescued him but he did not recover. The incident sparked mass delays as crowds gathered for over an hour. A second victim, Miss Mionte Handrich, 17, was attacked at Vermcat and Noboate, then fainted from strangling under a maneuver. A suspect fled as an approaching passerby interrupted. Additional reports describe other violent incidents in various cities, including a fatal gas explosion and a train collision in Australia.
A deranged inmate at Southurs hospital faced brutal treatment amid a charged charity board probe. Investigators traced a disgraceful pattern to identify blame, with officials including John R. E. and Governor Bicknell’s office weighing the case. The crime carries a severe penalty of five to twenty five years. the victim, impoverished and friendless, shows grave mental deterioration.
Reports from the police and justices' courts describe tense proceedings as prosecutors face flawed affidavits and dozens of witnesses whose names may need rechecking. Judge McCurdy and deputies grapple with docket backlogs, while NasCray aims to clear cases swiftly.
Attorney Leon Bailey discusses proposed concessions by the Broad Ripple company and the C ity councils over former privileges tied to city works. He argues the setup has long been contentious and questions about the road’s impact on city traffic and utilities persist amid a tense corporate dispute. Neighbors protest an alleged misdealing in an asylum case involving Amanda W Hook.
Judge Harvey issued a restraining order against Dr. Gaston to prevent action against him over a building at Delaware and Gbioste used for school purposes. Gaston argues the property lies within a district where freed capes are required. A hearing is set for Saturday.
Reports from Nebraska show severe distress in drought stricken regions. Farmers have little or no crops to buy food or fuel as winter looms and many fear heavier losses if cold weather intensifies. committee from the chamber of commerce appointed to assist Nebraska sufferers.
Judge Woods found Eugene V and fellow directors of the A L R guilty of contempt for ordering strikes and interfering with rail service. Three months detention was imposed for each director, with custody by U S marshals. A later order granted a writ to stay execution as a contempt case only. Criminal charges to follow.
Amid scattered notes on court practice and improvised prosecutions, lawmakers discuss reform to allow police judges to handle larceny cases. Quoted advocate Wiltale supports the change as a needed shift, while grand jury scrutiny and political sparring add to the session’s tension.
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