Night in Court as Jury Finds Annie Wagner Not Guilty
The Wagner case ends with a not guilty verdict after a sleepless night for jurors and a dramatic courtroom scene. Annie Wagner, fainting then revived, is cleared of the murder charges though two indictments remain—prosecutor Holtzman moves to dismiss them as the judge instructs the jury.
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Wagner
Cox
Annie
Annie Wagner
John Bergman
Frieudd
Buchanan
Mr. Bergman
Adelia Lewis
Spaan
Brown
Clara Jkoestern
Holtzman
Delawarest
Jno
Bergman
Wilkins
Spean
Jury Verdict Acquittal in Poison Case After Ballots
Foreman Toon announced the jury reached an acquittal after ten ballots. Two jurors had held for conviction over the poison purchase at Borst's drugstore but were swayed by the evidence and doubts about the druggist testimony. Annie Wagner, under guard, is at Mr. Bergman's home where celebrations continue as she recovers.
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Judge Cox
Sheehan
Annie Wagner
Criminal Court
Pennsylvania
Holtzman
Spaan
Brown
Annie
Jell
Mr. Bergman
Toon
Sun
jJurymen
Borst
Foreman Yoon
Bergman
Chadwicks
Fraud Charges Drive Northern Pacific Receivership Turn
In Minnapuke, Silas W. Pratt files to oust current receivers Thomas F. Oakes Henry C. Payne and Kenry C. Rotse and appoint new ones. He alleges mismanagement and self serving deals by Okes Villard and Rolston, claiming improper hearing and fraud harming the railroad’s value. New York case accuses New England Railway directors of vast mismanagement and improper dividends.
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Minnapukesx
Northern Pacific
Silas W. Pratt
Philadelphia
Jenkins
United States Circuit Court
Thomas F. Oakes
Henry C. Payne
Kenry C. Rotse
Okes
Henry Villard
Rosswell G. Rolston
Farmers and Trust Company
Payne and Rousa
Oakes
New York
T. ©. Platt
New York & New England Railway
Raid Ends in Fatal Shootout at Palmer House
Constables Blanton and Jackson raided Henry Palmer’s home under the state dispensary law. Palmer resisted and wounded Blanton in the stomach, with Blanton later dying. In the ensuing clash, Blanton shot Palmer, killing him.
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Blanton
Jackson
Henry Palmer
Palmer
Forger Joseph Donjan Committed for Grand Jury
Washington December 28 Joseph Donjan the crank letter writer and forger was committed to jail Thursday to await grand jury action. He could not make bail. Stevenson’s clerk Mr Daniels testified letters to Stevenson sought transport to Washington for details on how Sherman got his millions. Milles’s son and two police officers testified to Donjan’s threatening letters and actions. He made a rambling statement and refused to say if anyone incited him to write the letters.
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Washington
Joseph Donjan
Stevenson
Daniels
John Sherman
Milles
Denjan
Outrage Against Seamen In San Domingo Reported
The Clyde brought word from San Domingo of American seamen shot by government soldiers on December 11 near Azua. A boat approaching shore was fired on by uniformed troops, wounding the first officer and a seaman mortally. The U S consul general was informed and Washington will act.
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New York
Clyde
San Domingo
Henry Crosby
Azuamnazua
Old Azua
United States
Washington
Bank to Lend Small Sums at Low Rate in Chicago
The Central relief association, the Bureau of Justice, and the Union League Club back a new bank to aid the needy by offering small loans at 1 percent per month. Banker Lyman J. Gags introduced the scheme, aiming to curb chattel mortgage sharks and end usurious 10 percent monthly rates. The bank’s opening is delayed by tight finances but expected soon.
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Cuiisco
Chicago
Central Relief Association
Bureau of Justice
Union League Club
Lyman J. Gags
Wilson Bill Sparks Hiring Pressure In Ambler Plant
A notice at the Keasley and Mattison chemical and pipe works warns that the Wilson bill passage threatens substantial business losses. Those in sympathy with the measure are asked to resign, with President Mattison stating Republicans will receive preference in future hiring. In Mintura Missouri, wool buyers Luce and Manning of Boston report buying wool at two cent advance after the bill’s free wool schedule was announced, with large stocks being acquired.
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Haising
Ambler
Keasley & Mattison Company
Chemical
Mattison Cave
Minturva
Dee
Luce & Manning
Boston
Rebel naval actions near Rio Janeiro reported
A Rio Janeiro dispatch on December 26 says rebel ships suddenly fired on the town’s business district near the custom house, killing and wounding clerks and others. Deserions from Brazilian warships Riachuelo and Benjamin Constant are linked to insurgent plans at Rio Janeiro.
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Rio Janeiro
Loypox
Touon
Riachuelo
Benjamin Constant
Clues Weighed in Waterson Murder Case
Police probe the Waterson murder with rumors and telegrams guiding leads. Greenwood reports no arrest over a double wound suspect while Martinsville notes a man with treated wounds sought to keep Indianapolis authorities unaware. The tie points to a Haughville saloon brawl Saturday night.
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Waterson
Greenwood
Martinsville
Indianapolis
Haughville
Park Theatre to Feature Wang Engagement and Wilbur Opéra
The town expects a solid show at English’s Park with the high class cheap venue filling nightly. Next week the Wilbur opera company will perform, followed by Edward Milton Boyle and his company for a three night engagement at the Grand starting Thursday. Patti is billed to sing Flame Sweet Home and Tomlinson Hall is anticipated to be crowded on January 2 with ticket sales ongoing at Baldwin’s music store.
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Wilbur Opera Company
Edward Milton Boyle
Patti
Payne
Tomlinson Hall
Baldwin's
Frank Bird Transfer Company Marks Rates and Offices
Frank Bird Transfer Company announces carriage rates to Crown Hill for 2.60 and to South Yards for 2.00. Offices listed at Bates House Unicon Station and 146 N. Delaware Street with telephone 684.
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Frank Bird Transfer Company
Crown Hill
Bates House
Unicon Station
N. Delawarest
Wages Cut Set for Citizens Street Railway Workers
The Citizens' street railway company will reduce wages starting January 1, 1804. Conductors and motormen drop to 15 cents an hour, drivers to 12 to 15 cents, with restoration if receipts recover. About 300 conductors and motormen affected, plus around 50 drivers. President Mason and Gen manager McLean defend the move as necessary after months of declining receipts and layoffs.
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McLean
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Tur San
the Road
Mason
Mr. Mason
W. L. Elder
H. Sellers McKee
Tun Sun
Alabama-at
College and Clifford-aves
Noble-st
English-ave
East St
West Indianapolis
Insane Hospital
Houghville
WSS
THI Sun
Despondent Woman Swallows Laudanum. Saved by Doctor
Annie Pipenger of 1305 S East St attempted suicide Thursday morning by taking a large dose of laudanum after leaving a note in her Bible. Dr Dale of the City Dispensary revived her.
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Annie Pipenger
S. East St
Dr. Dale
Annihilation Rumor Suppresses Captain Wilson’s Column
Cape Town dispatch reports only rumors of Captain Wilson’s unit being wiped out by the Matabeles. Government officials fear few, if any, members survive, with confirmation still unlikely.
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Cape Town
Capt. Wilson
Realty suit over canned tomato juice blast and injuries
Henry Reimer sues Blackledge canning for 54000 after a barrel of tomato juice exploded during unloading causing jaw damage and missing teeth. William Valley, of Dillon and Harrison streets, fell from a ladder with severe head chest injuries and unknown internal trauma. City dispensary treated wounds. County superintendents convention closed with Vories reading rulings and a five member rules committee. Officers elected for elongationists included T J McAvoy Indiana, E P Trueblood, Miss Caroline Geerish. Librarians convention heard Prof Aley and others. Prof Commons spoke on municipal elections.
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Henry Reimer
Blackledge Canning Company
Wm. Valley
Dillon and Harrison Srs
Vories
John JL. Griffiths
T. J. McAvoy
Indianapolis
E. P. Trueblood
Pug Mitchell Arrest Sparks Friendly Trial in Florida
Charles Mitchell the pugilist was arrested in Jacksonville Florida and bailed to face criminal court next Tuesday. Corbett is at Mayport and not yet arrested. Writ of habeas corpus may be sought at the June circuit term. The case stems from a friendly contest proposed by the Duval athletic club backers.
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Corbett
Mitchell
Jacksonville
Fle
Charles Mitchell
Baker
Criminal Court
Mayport
Duval Athletic Club
Geo. F. Cost
Bowden
Duval Club
Vinzant
Jiverett
Court House
Criminal Court of Record
Opera House
Jas. J. Corbett
Canvass Spurs Relief Fund as City Records Work
The Citizens' relief organization redoubles canvassing in 81 districts led by Wm. Schmidt of A. Kiefer Co. and S. Moridigast. A new Pearl street registration office opens as 11 clerks process pleas while provisions flood the food house. An urgent Flower mission aid is granted to a family of eleven at 5 Everett st after a gas bill garnished the home.
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Citizens’ Relief Organization
Wm. Schmidt
A. Kiefer
Commercial Club
Pearl St
Chas. Lane
Everett St
Gan
Flower Mission
Democrats Move to Install Postmasters in New York
A Washington special reports wholesale removals of postmasters in New York state above the fourth class to be made next month with Democrats appointed amid faction conflicts. Other service breaches will see removals as well. Also reported is a suspicious death in Hillsboro, Illinois, of a man named Frank Kellar who collapsed after seeking food and dying soon after. Coroner seeks his relatives in Indianapolis and St. Louis as investigators note possible poisoning.
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New York
Washington
New York State
Kellar
Powell
Hillsboro
Indianapolis
Frank Kellar
Washington-st
St. Louis
Washingtonst
The Burial Contract Nebula in County History
County commissioners forgot the annual burial contract in 1893 and renewed with Murphy firm. Readers note possible legal bid advertisement and new bidding from three local firms. Commissioner Stout promised immediate action to award the contract properly.
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Stout
Pension Fraud Ring Reported in Baltimore Scandal
Baltimore investigation uncovers widespread pension fraud with about 10 000 bogus claims. Two clerks of attorney A P Lloyd allegedly identified unseen witnesses and forged names to create fraudulent papers. Magistrates who attested the documents are implicated.
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New York
Washington
the Herald
Baltimore
A. P. Lloyd
Anarchist Ri naldi Appears Before Barcelona Judge
Antonio Rinaldi, arrested in France for complicity in the Barcelona theater bombing, was examined by a judge. The judge then requested Madrid authorities transfer four anarchists held there who are linked to the latest plots and outrages.
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Barcelona
Antonio Rinaldi
France
Madrid
Tries to Kill His Sweetheart and Then Ends His Own Life
In Chatham Ontario on December 28 Alfred Mc Dougall age 28 shot at his sweetheart Ida Sutherland whom he believed had left him. He failed to kill her then shot himself and died.
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Chatham
Ont
Alfred McDougall
Ida Sutherland
Temperance group elects officers in Columbus meeting
The state anti liquorites elected Z T Sweeney as president, Dr Rondthaler of Indianapolis as vice president, E M Woodman as secretary, and E N Newlin as treasurer at a Wednesday afternoon session in Tomlinson hall. Dr Rondthaler praised the governor for liquor-law enforcement and complimented Mayor Denny and Supt Powell as well. John G Wooley delivered the ringing closing address.
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State House
State University
Teachers’ Association
Frank
Homer van Wie
Indianapolis
John P. D. John
DePauw University
Burroughs
Wabash College
Dewhurst
Geo. Brown
Boone County
N. Gold
Academy of Science
Indiana Weather Forecast 86 Hours Ending Dec 29 1893
Weather forecast for Indiana calls for warm and cloudy conditions with probable local showers. By Thursday expect much colder temperatures and fair weather with possible light snow flurries in the northern portion of the state.
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Indiana
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