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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1891

Page

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Court hears dramatic testimony in Mabbitt case aftermath

In Wednesday proceedings Dr F. Contingere testified on post mortem findings noting bruises on a child's neck and head. Mrs Dixon identified the body and testified to elimination of statements under pressure while Deputy Coroner and defense argued about witness competency and alleged coercion. Minnie Mabbitt’s testimony and fear-driven statements were central to the day's questions as prosecutors pressed for admissibility amid defense objections.

Dixon Mabbitt Anna Blower Isabella Jones Archie Vinson Boemlers Atel Kern Ile Golark Conri Dana Dunn St Ad Holtzman Kerr Euit Ley Corony Orney Mr. Kern Stone Hin Hicear Laporte Minnie Slora

Down to Death and the State Service Misread

Anxious to adjourn and go home, a group claims to serve state needs but stands mistaken. Rev. Ryan reports from a Civil War era regiment. Kopelke seeks support as a Crermian senator, while unrest and recalls of duties stir public debate amid a wrecked train and unrelated disasters.

Whey Ryan Shernian SEU Kopelke

Pioneer Dead Emigrant from Germany Noted in Local News

There is little or no change in the status of the car penters and discussions continue about starting an independent mill. Pioneer Dead Ind, ed. 25. wiger, aged a2, emigrated from Germany to this country.

Ind Wiger Germany

They Saved The City Sl for Creveland Ohio Legislature

Fragmented dispatch to editor of Tau Sex reports tidings of comfort and joy amid political turmoil. The text contains garbled names and phrases, referencing The Press and a call to legislators to serve, with unclear details on offices or dates. The readable parts indicate a plea for duty by India and mention of presidents and friends in a partisan context.

Creveland Ohi Tau Sex India

Press Club Entertainment at Plymouth Church

The Press Club hosts an entertainment at Plymouth Church on Thursday night featuring Poet Riley and Phuterist Burdette. Recitations and music are promised, with performances scheduled to occur twice and a future program noted.

Plymouth Church Riley Phuterist Burdette

Fragmentary notes from a 19th century death and race report

Disjointed OCR segment mentions names such as Mary Mitchell and Eva Keller along with references to whites and children. Mentions Michigan and hospital ward, pneumonia and furniture. context unclear due to corrupted text. The fragment hints at a local incident or obituary list with race or prize references and multiple personal names.

Une Tfenriel Euiley Mary Mitchell Owandi Kemper Eauisa Keller Vilion Mavis Rik Martin Hutb

That Lighting Error Delays Aldermanic Bid Plans

An aldermanic dispute over a public lighting report sparks confusion over bid advertisements and bid dates. An interview with Mr Gauss questions alterations to the report while the city council debates Tuesday versus Wednesday scheduling changes and the intended bid advertisement date.

Gauss Deni Whipie Smith

Unclear fragmentary report from distant regions and notices

A jagged collection of names and events mentions Aral Petey, London riots, rulers, treaties, and revolts. The text references Iquique government defeat, a governor, and rebel deaths, but most details are garbled or incomplete.

Boxing headlines and unsettled talks in New York and San Francisco

Reported melee and match talk from several cities includes a mid weight bout in San Francisco where Hawkins defeated Mahoney for the Pacific coast title across 29 rounds. Cleveland, Cincinnati and Philadelphia chatter reflect disputed decisions, financial troubles, and plans for future bouts near Bloomington with ongoing debate over local boxing arrangements.

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Senate session ends with tax bill reeuded to committee

In the afternoon senate session the taxation bill was referred back to committee as members clashed over nominations for president pro tem. After deliberation, Gridiths was elected. The fair appropriation bill was taken up, and in the evening the House heard the third reading of bills. Nearby, Sir Knight Byrne of New York was knighted in New York on February 28.

Wednese Senate Aid Ion Gridiths House Knight Brrnne New Yyorx Ning Fbert Ttety Tuspeetor Byrne New York

Train Accident at Station Ends in Tragedy

Fragmentary report describes a rural inquiry after a derailment near a station. Witnesses recall a countryman confronting a train, with others sustaining injuries as cars topple and a rear coach crashes.

Tueas Pofayetts Zionsville Hardie John

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