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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1895
Page
1
In a dated courtroom scene, jurors are being screened as the defense seeks a suitable panel for the Winnie Smith murder trial. A detained crowd and colorful observers rise amid procedural delays, with Sheriff Womack presenting the accused and a stenographer noting the monotony of proceedings.
The court room details the juror scrutiny of witnesses Winnie Smith and Dr Wands as prosecutors and defense seek an impartial panel. Thomas and associates from Anderson and Indianapolis figures testifying. Charles L. Henry delivers the state’s opening statement as 8:15 marks juror selection completion.
The Greenwood electric line may face delays if projectors fail to notify county commissioners on accepting a 25 year franchise. Postal Telegraph and Union Central Telephones warn they will pursue injunction proceedings to block pole removal from the proposed right of way.
Dr. Fletcher's horse bolted after a passing electric car on S S Meridian Street Tuesday afternoon. It tore into the Union Station train sheds and charged north toward the Capitol area before being halted. No injuries or damage reported to horse or buggy. no trains were in the sheds then.
Denver on January 8 police say Alphonse Lemars is the strangler of Lena Tapper Maria Contassou and Kiku Oyama with Menchenant to be held as an accomplice Fiv dean bodies found in Delevan House ruins Aubany fire victims five recovered none identified Fielding Sherer missing from Indianapolis area weather Indiana forecast markedly colder and fair period
An old advertisement notes Lemon Tonic Laxative available at druggists and a Genuine buckwheat flour from Van Palt's. It includes fragmented pricing and contact details, with references to leaky cisterna cement and a phone number, reflecting a damaged directory-style notice.
Attia Naanes, recently in criminal court, tried to end her life Tuesday morning by pounding a glass bottle, dissolving shards in water and swallowing the contents. Mrs. McKee alerted authorities after hearing glass pounding in the cell. Dr. Carson found the pieces too small to threaten life.
In Washington the Monday caucus showed the currency bill cannot pass the house. A binding resolution failed 1 to 59, signaling defeat on final vote due to Republican opposition. Ex-Speaker Reed reappeared as the house opened committee on the bill and Silby denounced Cleveland in a speech.
In Pine Bluff Arkansas on a Monday a 16 year old girl May Hugegard and her uncle confronted E L Coburn a church and business figure at a local resort. Coburn sent a note to lure her to meet him. The confrontation ended with May wielding a whip and Coburn briefly threatened with a gun as a crowd watched the dramatic scene.
Geo W Davis engaged to Miss Anna Noonan shot himself before the wedding in Cleveland on Monday night. Doctors worked on him as two of Miss Noonan’s sisters visited Davis’ home to say she waited, while his mother upbraided him for courting the poor, but handsome and intelligent girl.
Reported in Washington that Mia Blaine, daughter of the late Jane Blaine, has deserted her husband a prominent society man. The cause alleged is her fiery temper and his refusal to yield. It is reported she will file for divorce.
The steamer Nichtheroy boilers burst on Sunday causing a fire. Excursionists jumped into the water to escape flames. At least 120 lives feared lost amid horrifying scenes. Also reports on Democratic caucus nominations in Nashville and local ads.
A wedding reception at 949 N Meridian St halted as Constable William Cook served a claim from H C Hills for 24 to 44 dollars on bride Mary B Towner now Mrs Joseph P Phelan. The bill stemmed from a dress charge Hills alleges was unpaid. A payment was made on the spot with protest as the couple prepared to depart by train.
Coroner cleared the case of Henry Blue in a presumed death near Hugvan's Pike. Mrs. Ferguson testified Blue died after a car strike and a fall, not a mysterious incident. She blamed meddlesome neighbors for an anonymous letter, while the coroner faces fraud accusations. Meanwhile a U S Judge Augustus Ricks is accused of scheming for a Canadian copper mine valued at six million dollars.
New York reports Franz Redig an Austrian who hanged himself after failing to find work. Chas Hazime a dancing master in Sunsides shot himself for not securing pupils. Debs and associates surrendered to marshal to serve sentences. Supreme Court appeal expected in ten days. City finances council notes debts and taxables. delinquent taxes severe. cash on hand and available cash cited. Also ordinances proposed to curb peddling in several wards. Lemon Tonic Laxative advertised at 60e.
Indiana House races heated as Jesse Adams leads in the Speakership battle. Merritt and Lagrange vie for second ballot support while organized labor backs Adams, with Marion county voters a key battleground. Other posts like clerk and door-keeper see Brown and Downing favored, and a new fee and salary bill looms. Senate caucus meets to assess higher chamber leadership.
George W. Cram wife murderer attempted suicide by cutting his wrist, was later sentenced to death, to be executed the week beginning February 25. Also notes a dynamite explosion at Sestao telegraph station with wires down, and harsh cold in Orrusa Iowa, with wind and temperature plunging from 50 above to near zero. Cave-in at Wise Bros mine in Rica Miu Mo leaves two bodies unrecovered. World's Fair medals and diplomas highlighted.
Nervous rumors grip the city as talk swirls about expanding a council investigating committee beyond the Board of Works and whether the police force will be inspected. Officials including J A Conner and Councilman Merritt dispute any confirmed plans for police changes or investigations.
Ozro D Weaver withdrew affidavits filed in the county auditor's office to permit new testimony. The statements claimed large undeclared taxes on Coffin Greenshaft Fletcher and other firms from 81 to 93, while D W Howe and Harding Hovey defend the witnesses as sincere, alleging a conspiracy by Weaver Tyler and Greenstreet.
The Monday night meeting of the board of trade governors saw a withdrawal from the national board to align with the Indiana board of commerce. Clergymen eyed for Bishop Snickerbocker’s seat include Rev. G. A. Carstensen. Harry Crawford warned the D& W. manager that routing to the L. E. & W. cannot proceed due to Illinois mortgages. Adams Express workers at Union Station report theft of two overcoats, three trousers, and $30. A Cleveland club slate was elected with a minor brawl in Fred Brandt’s saloon. Elias Wolff allegedly assaulted his wife, earning a patrol wagon ride. Various obituaries and public notices list causes from typhoid to pneumonia. Licenses granted for George R. Grege to Erie M. Ruttledge and Jeremiah Farrell to Almeda Adama. Lemon Tonic ad and leaky cistern cleaning specials also appear.
Knotty pine boards become long tanks in Tomlinson hall under Thos Taggart’s guidance for the Jackson day banquet. Portraits of Issae P. Gray and Gov Matthews hang above the stage as 500 quarts of wine and 3,000 cigars are readied. Bourke Cochran’s absence and a slim speaker lineup cast a pall as the menu and lavish preparations proceed amid a fund-raising statement by Taggart.
The governor plans to read a lengthy message covering strike and labor troubles, Roby matters, and reforms, with about two hours expected for reading. He usually leaves reading to the private secretary but may read it himself from noon to about 2 p m Thursday, aiming to better convey inflections.
A brutal murder occurred in Morist Chinatown Monday morning as Bridget Gorman and Lizzie Brown fought. Brown hurled a lit kerosene lamp, igniting the victim’s clothing while Brown watched, then fled and was later arrested. The German woman also burned. Amusements note Park shows vaudeville by Hopkins trans-oceanics and plays The Ensign and Polar Bear acts.
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