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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1891

Page

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Jailed Mabbitts Face Trial Over Baby Death Evidence

In Carroll county a jury hears Minnie Mabbitt and her parents testify as the defense questions the role of Mont Mab butts in the infant death case. Witnesses describe the girl’s pregnancy, alleged conversations, and plans to hide the child, while defense portrays the family’s tragedy and Minnie’s plea for acquittal.

Luella Minaie Alentha Mont Liver S Burns Wim Suiorer Joseph Trent Isaac Waggoner Minnie Martha Alleman Oris Tadiana Ave Pollock Pri Raitt Tom Sheehan Criminal Court Room Cris Mabbitt Siinnie Annie Liveryman Ward Maul Tudiananolis Indianapolis Vlora P. J. Wishard Jon Woodford Ward Bros Oris Mabbitton Minnie Mabbitt Diphusion Mout Mabbitt Amer Green Carrell County Minie Moni Aimerrreen Veintier Carrell Enuuty Lodhvnapolis Minuie Mabbitt Isani Flora Oider Sus Mrs. Stone An Pixon Little’s Hotel Laby Frankfort Tnd Fiera Dunn Mattie Holly Alberts Sosueh

Courtroom crowd swells as trial drags into late hours

Spectators packed the criminal court room while prosecutors clashed with defense over admissibility of statements. Cross examination revealed admissions about letters and visits to a doctor, with a dressy spectator in yellow near the gallery as tension rose. Proceedings adjourned for advisement with a large audience awaiting reentry and a possible late finish.

Mora Holtzman Eourt Criminal Court Room Giri Dr. Librook Young America At & Fel Mont Sadie Cox Amta Hall Ira

Special Davitsiion For Waiting Mental Work Now Open

A special division is extended to all waiting mental work and who want work that is strictly first class. Call at once at No 30 Circlast west side and consult Dr Brown. Office open 9 to 12 a m Sunday. Cut Flowers Betterman pros florists 37 43 Mass ave Tel S30.

West Side Tcansult Brown Betterman Mass Tel

Huston Resigns Prompting Indiana Successor Talk

Washington Feb 2 Spl report says State Treasurer Lerueke of Indiana will likely succeed Huston as United States Treasurer. Amid retirement chatter, Huston disputed at first but then resisted reconsideration. Old tensions with President Harrison persist. a farewell exodus to private life begins as retiring lawmakers prep for departure. Senator Hearst and Custom in fragile health fuel further Washington chatter. Blairy Nominated to China post to succeed Denby.

Wington Iitfe Huston Ersot Air Huston Iusten Oba Lemechke Indiana Ri Huston Dt Nocke Ely Husto Ars Sand Seeanne Finston Harrison Washington Lerueke United States Senate Sauuriay Congress Lanmunge Remgar Tian Bers Jia Henry W. Blairy New Bankshire Denby China

Destructive Floods Sweep West. Watts Family of Seven Drowned

San Francisco reports widespread floods across the country. Yuma is submerged with 1200 villagers fleeing to hilltops. Gila river trestle bridge collapsed. telegraph and rail lines cut. Tia Blanco near the border almost destroyed. San Gabriel area rivers widen to 1460 feet, Watts family of seven drowned as city lies near submersion. immense desolation noted.

San Francisco Yuma A. T Gila River Tiaenana San Gabriel Watts Ail Gisse Zulaces

Humane society sues over pigeon shooting in Nevada court

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has brought action against Chas Cook in Justice Alford's court in Tonopah Nevada alleging unlawful shooting of pigeons at a recent match. The case, anticipated by many observers, centers on animal cruelty concerns arising from the event.

Humane Sobviety For the Chas Cook

River floods disrupt Cincinnati and rail services

Floods knocked out the New York Central railroad schedule as waters rose along the river at Cincinnati. The report notes legal figure Tochant involved in Cronin case, excitement in Chicago and New Orleans over leprosy counts, and Frederick Fuupress leaving Paris for England. The Senate debated a civil bill and the House discussed shipping policy.

Cincinnati N.Y. Central Road I C Tochant Cronin Deal Chicago New Orleans Frederick Paris England United States Senate House

Local and distant tragedies and legal notices mix in brief

Mrs P P Coffrey of Omaha inherits 875000000 from her father John Y Neall of Bradford England. Colorado and Gila rivers flood Yuma Arizona. In Milwaukee Wisconsin Miss Gertrude Hickok A il waukee drowns herself after love affair. A snow slide at Inwin Colorado buries nine at a boarding house. Non union workers at Braddock wire works shoot strikers, killing John Hopday and John Trainer.

P. P. Coffrey Omaha Neb Hur John Y Neall Bradford England Yuma A. T Colorado Gila Gertrude Hickok Ailwaukee Inwin Col Braddock Wire Works John Ffopday John Trainer

Springhill Mines Inquiry Probes Lamp Use Report

Inspector Gilpin returns from Springhill where he investigated a colliery disaster and hears a claim that two miners carried oven lamps in their pockets and extinguished them when approached. Work to resume in the north seam soon, with full crew eventual. Halifax relief fund reaches five thousand. In Keei’s Synph official decision bars Koch’s Ismiph from individual importation via mail except for hospitals.

Fiauivasx N.S. Fel Inspector-of-mines Gilpin Springhil Springhill Trn Halifax

To Fill a Vacaney in Washington Pep

An executive committee of the national Republican committee plans a meeting in early March or early April to appoint W J Campbell of Chicago to fill the vacancy created by George P Davis's resignation. The meeting aims to appoint a replacement for the Vacaney position.

Washington Pep W. OW. Dudley National Republcigan Commiittee W. J. Campbell Chicago George P. Davis

Tragic Mob Attack Ends in Fatal Shooting in Abbeville

In Abbeville on Tuesday night Alen Wert, a Black man, allegedly attempted to assault two young children. A pursuing mob shot Wert as he tried to escape, killing him. Local authorities report the incident as a deadly mob action with investigation pending.

Macox Alen Wert Abbeville Reyes Fla Ano

Bowl of Sporting Fragments and Fights Abroad

Patchwork update from the sports world mentions Pete Browning likely to play, a glove contest between Swish and Poke Woods for $100, a suit against live bird shooters, Nevada licensing for knuckleweight boxing, a prize fight bounty for Tom Ryan and td Barlleil, and various bouts and incidents including a fight in New Richmond and postponement at Watkinson hall.

Pete Browning Pittsburg Prusv Jack Stanton Tina Sus Poke Woods The Humane Society Brightton Beach Nevada Hovey Tom Ryan Td Barlleil Chikagro Lake Varnaly Holliday al. Johnson Vriday Clark Crawfordsville Man West Chicago Brotherhood Anson Tone John Reilly Georgia Athens John Se Sullivan John

Admission Offers For Battle Of Atlunia Event

An advertisement notes low price entries for the Battle of Atlunia exhibit at the Cyclorama with admission as low as 30 cents on select dates. Includes references to office desks at Wm. L. Eiders and travel insurance by Traveler's.

Wm. L. Eiders Battle of Atlunia

First Laral Press Chub entertainment at Plymouth church

The First Entertainment of the Laral Press Club at Plymouth church Thursday evening drew a large crowd and favorable notices. Nir Romeo Johnson led the program, with Mrs Zelda Seguin Wallace and Miss Mary Leathers receiving strong applause. Hart's orchestra supplied music and a reception followed, leaving attendees with a vivid sense of a rare evening of amusement.

Plymouth Church Nir Romeo Johnson Zelda Seguin- Wallace Mr Y Burdette Riles Mr. Riley Fortune Press Club Hart

Unusual Garnishment Case Before Justice Triday

A case before Justice Alford Triday involves Chas Shaw a Brichtwool grocer and his actions garnishing William Cole’s wages. Cole worked on an Illinois railroad and faced starvation after earning were attached. Shaw faces potential penalties and Cole contemplates damages suit if the state prevails.

Alford Triday Clifford & Browder Chas. Shaw Shaw Brichtwool Wm. Cole Win Cale Ehay Cole

Murderer West Hanged in Wasincros Pa

West was executed Thursday afternoon after hiding a sharpened iron in his vest. He plunged it into his neck before the drop, was dragged to the scaffold, and the trap sprang, ending the condemned man’s life.

West Wasnincros Wm. West

Indiana weather warm with rain forecast for Indianapolis

For Indianapolis and vicinity the 24 hours ending 8 am weather outlook shows fair skies but near stationary temperatures. In other news, Miss Helen remains the central figure in a social scandal as authorities pursue charges after an evening in Boston.

Limited mail trains spark public desire to ride

The article notes a revived interest in the limited mail train, with improved features making it seem more natural to passengers. Shenandoah activities pick up for the week, while Miss Me Cinty, a Rus seller comedy, draws business despite stage-talk criticisms. Advertising stunts, including piano ads and a western handcar maker, intrigue theatergoers. An actor in a new production earned extra pay for incidental champagne brand mentions.

Chicara Russell

City Charter Battle Drags In House Amid Salary Clash

A lively session in the Indiana House features heated debate over the city charter bill and the fee and salary measure. Senators push to adjourn sine die, while amendments grant the mayor power to appoint with council approval. Observers note tense mood as lawmakers voice concerns on spending and governance.

Senate Jarre Mounts Lata Hesdon Vic Rasmus Inman Senator Shackney Enmages Sclons Todiana Hasutus Shanks Sts I’viday

Quarreling Royals and War Losses Highlight Turbulent News

Fragmented OCR yields a chaotic blend of items: royal quarrels between Eresh and Laince of Wales, British capture of Trawabawas Wantlie with 27 dead, and claims of 38,000 women and children killed by rebels in Lauique Chili. Also mentions US bishops, an unknown woman with Gen Toulapger in Brussels, French artists sending works to Berlin, Frederick’s Paris visit, baptism of Count Pepnenheim’s infant daughter in Berlin, and US Minister Chelps as godfather. A garbled medical anecdote closes, discussing doctor advice and illness.

Laince Wales Trawabawas Wantlie Lauique Chili United States Toulapger Brusseils Gay Thaiye Seri Berlin Peress Frederick Paris Pepnenheim Chelps Kiekeik

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