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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1905

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Bedford Murder Hearing Details Bloodied Clothes Tie Browning

In Bedford Indiana the Schafer murder preliminary hearing proceeds with Frank Evans and Ednee Browning as witnesses. Henry Eaton testifies Browning wore a mustache and bloody clothing matches are linked to the crime scene while cross examination yields tension and confusion in court.

Gcripps-M'Rae Press Association Bedford Ind Frank Evans Ednee Browning Sarah Schafer Hichard Dharmon Teunster Browning Beawaing Henry Eaton Antrry Evans Schafer Ebner Ras Borat Enat Witnesns Feick Evans Aid Souk Dader Ciles Wearil Rene Simu Ides Ismyl Che Rom Gila Tula

Indiana Senate Approves Statue Fund for Governor Morton

The Indiana Senate voted 22 to 2b to appropriate funds for a monument to Governor Oliver Morton on the Capitol lawn. A commission will select design and oversee construction while senators argued over the cost and wartime memory, naming opponents Raveus Gantard Goodwine Hugg Kimbrough Lyons Moore Newhouse Warke Rosmier Stephenson and Bickler.

Morton Senate Oliver Morton Mye Hill Indiana Fta Raveus Gantard Goodwine Hugg Kimbrough Lyons Moore Montgomery McCain

Death Penalty Debate Probed By Prosecutor Remarks

Prosecutor Charles Benedict on Tuesday urged abolishing the death penalty arguing murderers should not escape punishment. He warned abolishing it could embolden crime and endanger lives, while opponents fear risks to society. The remarks reflect a fierce public policy clash over capital punishment.

Meyer Raenk Charles Benedict Yeeille Avine Cone Caegtpe

Police clash with mayor over obscene pictures raid

Indianapolis taxpaying citizens dispute mayor Holtzman and Board of Public Safety orders as police raid Warner's Place for obscene machines. The extended display of images and subsequent arrest raise concerns about police efficiency and awareness of vice conditions in the city.

Warner’s Place Holtzman Board of Public Safety Wagen& War Christian Kruger Indianapolis Fred Warner Mayan Halizmin

House Rejects Army Provision in Senate Stand

A Conon column reports the House rejected a senate proposal to exempt Gen Miles and other army officers from coverage. It notes tension over pay and allowances, with militia groups and other armed forces agencies affected as the bill faced opposition.

HOUSE Scripps Mra Press Association Washington Jan Hele Senate

Despondent Ex- Superintendent Takes His Life on Railroad

A former division superintendent, overwhelmed by poverty and fear of abandonment by old friends, commits suicide on the railroad. The tragedy highlights harsh conditions and social isolation facing retired railway workers.

Parmington Ends Life in West Washington Street Restaurant

Allen H Parmington 66 shot himself in the restaurant he ran on West Washington Street Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. A former division superintendent for the VO and 1 division of the Big Maur railroad, he had previously failed to establish a profitable Lynn or Indianapolis venture and grew despondent over lost friends and aging in retirement. After leaving a note blaming old associations and lack of aid, his widow found him dead with a gunshot wound to the temple. The tragedy followed years of hardship and an attempted return to work in the railroad world.

Allen H. Parmington Washington-st Lynn Indianapolis Allen HI. Parmington T. W. Washington Mr. Parmington Big Maur Eerduny Ind Walter Temple Weed Parmington Detteh Parmingis Tek Airang

Ingalls Resigns From Big Four Presidency

WV York January 31 M. El Ingalls announces retirement as president of the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis railroad known as the Big Four. He will head a new board to oversee Vanderbilts railway interests with headquarters in New York. Resignations and leadership changes follow as the board reorganizes management across multiple lines.

York EL Ingalls Cleveland, Cincinnnati, Chicago Big Four Vanderbilts New York My Limilis Cec Ian N William Uo Beirus Pontroy Suvevede Migell Vent Hig Lil the Big Foot Teussbrer Brown Ana Dh Ie Rharee Ledyard Michigan Chitral Ie Suere Denneros Enel Moh Newman

Japanese seize British steamer Widlefeld for contraband

A seizure reported by Rae Press Association notes the British steamer Widlefeld seized en route to Vladivostok with contraband goods. A visitor from Ohio and a four member delegation visited the Indiana assembly Puente y.

Scripps RAE Press Association Widlefeld Vladivostok Ohio Charlee Mo Myers Doe Indiana Ag Puente Y

Indiana House hears Moore temperance bill crowd grows

Indiana discussion drew several hundred spectators Tuesday afternoon with no vote yet by 3:05 PM. In Muncie Rev Jacob Beck 70, Delaware county’s oldest active minister, was struck by a train. Illinois senate scene ends with a slugging incident between Senators Riley and Campbell. Bedford murder case attorneys near a flaw. Allen L L Marmington IH committed suicide at 1826 WL Washington St. John Cahill 14 held on murder charge for killing Will Mack 13. Jefferson City twelfth ballot shows Cockrell 38 Niedrioghaus 66 Kerens 2 Mill 1 needed for choice 74.

Indianapolis Muncie Ind Jacob Beck Delaware County Springfield Ilinois Senate Riley Campbell Bedford Schafer Allen LL. Mairmington Washington St John Cahill Will Mack Jefferson City Jon Cockrell Niedrioghaus Kerens Mill

Tobacco bill eyed by Indiana Senate in anti cigarette push

Lobbyists debate where the tobacco trust stands as Indiana legislators consider a drastic bill. If passed the measure would outlaw cigarettes and impose penalties for manufacturing selling or possessing them. It would grant a two heavy permit scheme allowing dealers to obtain a monopoly by paying fines, aiming to rid the state of the smoky evil.

Tobacco Trust Indiana Senator Parks Gage Ind

Senator Benz Ill After Senate Absence and Illness

Senator John Kenz of Leavenworthy is seriously ill at home after an absence from the Senate. Fellow minority member Rene fear notes the veteran’s condition and potential return, hindered by rheumatism heart trouble and earlier relocation to Indiana. In Lux Minute, Rev. daved Berk, 70, the oldest Delaware county minister, was killed Tuesday by a eastbound Big Four train near Daleville while crossing tracks.

John Kenz Leavenworthy Senate Rene Fear Andy Indvanayete Crawford, Pere and Spencer LUX

Boy Slayer in Court After Fatal Fight Over Knife

A 12 year old boy, Little John, sits in Marion county jail awaiting trial for murder after a late Monday fight ended with a fatal stab. He claims he did not intend to kill and recalls a lifelong sense of abandonment by his mother. The judge warned of potential charges and possible transfer to circuit court if an indictment for murder is found. his aunt watches sobbing as the boy describes fear, dreams of the slain playmate, and remorse amid a troubled family history.

Little John Alll Marion County Tittle John Wil Wim Californiane W. Coders Will Jatin Punta Phe Juha Daluier Stubbs Hill Foserp Umea Prajagini Harlan Marghalent Telungu Almeriga BOM Smu Lazy Pallce Faverite Court

Life story of Little John Cahill tragedy and confession

A brief, fragmented report recalls the life of a boy named Little John Cahill, his father dead and family instability. It describes a fatal stabbing of a playmate, Cahill’s eventual confession, and the circumstances leading to his arrest and presentation at court. The piece includes scattered local references and unrelated ad-like text.

Little John Cahill

Inquest Law Sparsity Sparks Sanity Commission Debate

The legislature may vote on a proposal for a permanent commission of competent physicians or county prosecutors to oversee sanity hearings. Harvey J. Stout asks to add this feature to his plan. He warns that treating insanity as a mere funeral task is akin to shifting business away from state control.

Harvey Stout

Weather Spotter Advert Subtly Promises Weather Tracking

An advertisement highlights a hand operated weather spotting device and notes partly cloudy skies with snow flurries for tonight and Wednesday. It also promotes diamond rings for ladies with prices starting at ten dollars, and invites inspection at J P Mullally Diamonds and Jewelry on Monument Point.

J. P. Mullally

Falat Stegemelr Bros N Cabinet Sale Notice

Fragment from a newspaper page advertises Falat Stegemelr Bros N and Wilhito Holloway at 257 N Pennaylymerge. It mentions cabinets priced at 2.00 and a semi annual reduction on all photos. Dinner at Noonday lucc appears as a stray item.

Doren Wilhito & Holloway N. Pennaylymerge As . i

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