07 Jan 1896
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1896
Page
1
A man named Patrick Gallivan is reported severely wounded, with physicians saying recovery is unlikely. William B. Murphy, who killed Gallivan, is described as justified in his act by the coroner after self defense. The tragedy unfolds amid family sorrow and questions of sanity.
In Rushville a man named Gallivan faces scrutiny after a shooting that wounded Mrs Murphy and Samuel Paugh. Witnesses note two revolvers and possible mistaken identity as police search for motive and sanity. The injuries are critical for Murphy and Paugh with medical staff describing grim outlooks.
Mamie Roberts faced charges of obtaining money under false pretenses in police court. She fainted twice on the stand while her mother fainted in an ante room. The court held her for grand jury action and they were taken home by carriage.
Frank Denison of Rockford returned home Sunday night to find his wife with Patrick Hickey. He fired two shotgun blasts, killing his wife. Hickey escaped as Denison was arrested pursuing him. Both men are leading Rockford business figures.
Washington Jan 1 Republican senators caucused about the house tariff bill with little agreement. Most favor passing as is though western farmers and fruit regions resist amendments. A later caucus planned after adjournment and a bond bill is set for Wednesday.
The United States reports via Chicago Associated Press deny Havana has fallen to rebels. The city remains calm and secure, with no danger of insurgent takeover. Western Union reports railway links Havana to Zutabano station and telegraph traffic to West Indian points routed through Key West with minor delays.
The Board of Trade governors adopted resolutions expressing sympathy for Cuban insurgents and noting patriotism akin to that shown by Americans in gaining independence. Edward D. Evans Edgar I. Evans and Lyman W. Louis were elected to fill board vacancies caused by deaths. The Women’s Local Council seeks county funding to fit up jail top floor for insane prisoners and female inmates, estimating costs not exceeding $1,500.
Judge Williams ordered 814000 against Allis, ex president of the First National Bank, on notes and bank accounts. Allis is serving a term in Brooklyn penitentiary for wrecking the bank. A jury had not yet been secured to try Alonzo Rooker, wife murderer, by 3 PM Tuesday, with most of the special venire used.
A New York store advertises a sale of ladies muslin underwear on the paper’s second page. A local notice touts Frosted Toes and chilblains treated by Macauley’s ointment sold at Werry’s Drug Store on Illinois Street.
Coroner investigates the suicide of George Brady 47 at his Irvington area home after he stabbed himself with a ten inch butcher knife, the wound severing intestines. Brady a mute with mental illness died Monday afternoon, his mother distraught by the scene in the old farmhouse.
Prinspeare, Jan T A P and Chester W McCorkie with Ruben Fisher, both residents near Dorseyville seven miles from Sharpsburg, found blasting powder and exploded. McCorkle died hours later. Fisher badly injured with clothing on fire. They jumped into a stream to extinguish flames and were rescued by John Beahling.
Cly Lepe's tea store will stage a parade on Wednesday at 4 PM starting from 182 W Washington St to celebrate nine years in business. The event will pass the city’s main streets and feature locally named participants.
Local repair shop at 165 Virginia Ave requests customers bring 1028s and will deliver by phoneto 1506. The ad promises best repair at low prices and lists services to fix footwear and related items.
Delegates from Johnson and Marion counties meet at the Cleveland club rooms at 1 o clock Wednesday to select a state central committee member. Thomas Taggart is favored for re election, while Sterling BR Holt is preferred by local Democrats for state chair. Possible rivals include Capt Allen aided by editor Stoll and ex auditor J O Henderson, with Jewett aiming for Congress instead.
The Pry stock show features a scarce English sheepdog from Indiana owned by J. K. Dougherty and a strong bobtail mastiff type. About 500 pigeon cages, diverse rabbits, poultry and other animals fill Yorolinson hall as four bloodhound contests loom Wednesday and Thursday. Tracking trails start at Tomlinson hall through the business district.
Western dispatches report anti German sentiment rising in London with German clubs closing after Dutch and German shop windows damaged. An interview with Dr Jameson details his retreat from the Beers and the Boer lines, blaming military missteps and railway disruption for the failed mission. Passions flare as Britain considers potential strain with Germany and memories of the 1884 convention.
Leaky cisterns repaired with Cleanea and cemented pumping services offered at factory prices. Concrete and driven wells available per foot rates. Contact Indiana Avenue and phone numbers listed for inquiries.
Susan Chapin aged 60 and the hospital’s oldest inmate died Monday night after 28 years of confinement. The body was shipped to her family home in Greencastle by Collier and Murphy.
A summary of diverse items includes European gold movements and loans, Judge Peckham's seat on the Supreme Court, Governor Wells taking office, Utah's first state legislature meeting, a Salt Lake City gala, McKinley's call for lynching legislation, a $12,000 fire in Mercur mining camp costing one life, Kentucky's general assembly start, possible Commodore Melville reappointment, Boston papers demanding Atwood's resignation over a libel collapse, John Redmond urging Irish vigilance in Wexford, and Chicago businessman Austin Wright’s legal troubles connected to a 7983 deal.
Fragments describe a remedy advertisement with unclear names and dates. The text mentions Vaxative Bromo Quig and a refund promise tied to monetary or city connections, but specifics are unreadable.
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