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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1903

Page

2

Stahl Trial Was a Fireworks Display

The testimony in Stahl's trial escalates with tense exchanges between Stahl and lawyers while Dr Hunt, A L Mason, and James Noel testify about the investigation into bribery and salaire schemes. Witnesses recall meetings in St Louis and the Citizens' League, with cross examinations probing bribery statutes and the integrity of the inquiry.

Cy. Stahl Hls O&f Duncan Stahl Mr. Stahl Hunt Spann Logsdon Fitzgerald Building A. L. Mason Citizens’ League Newa Hilton T. Brown James W. Noel Dr. Hunt Noel G. P. Fasley Eushy SE. ‘Louis Earl Martin Logadon Mr. Nost Sinton L. Brown The News St. Louis Folk Martin Charles Fl. Williams St Town Wip Edwin Lopedon BL Louis Falk Brahl Sta Achene Lagadon Spaan Lagadan Frik Mghly 81 Louis

Rough Weather Hits Gloucester Schooners in Strait

News from St Johns Newfoundland reports the schooner Elector of Gloucester Massachusetts was crushed in Belle Isle Strait during a gale. Its 19 crew fled to land and walked miles to reach safety. The schooner Trixie Quent ran ashore with seven crew narrowly escaping. The Gloucester fishing schooner Haley F Whitten reports two men lost in last week’s gale.

St, Johns N. F Gloucester Masa Belle Isfe Strait Gloucester Ashing Haley F. Whitten

Mutiny and murder convicts hanged in Liverpool

Gustav Rau and William Smith, two of four mutiny and murder convicts aboard the British bark Veronies, were hanged at Walton jail Liverpool on Tuesday. They remained stolid to the end as the cap was placed Ray declared I am not guilty.

Liverpool Gustav Rau Wm. Smith Acumen Veronies Walton Ray

Widow Keeps Death Pact After Husband's Death

A New York widow Ce lestine Garling age 24, died by gas after pledging to join her husband in death if he died first. She left a French note to a friend detailing her suicide vow and instructions to divide her estate among relatives and friends once she and Fritz are laid to rest. A neighbor found her dead and police recovered a letter describing her final wishes and bequests.

New York Fritz Celestine Garling Julia A. Jehl Garling M. Coendat France Siewr KPA Wien Pieris Andeva Emile Rimmeran Maryiana Mace Atlante City Nespeta Odin

Mrs Sherrick in critical condition after operation

Mrs David TE Sherrick wife of the state auditor lies in a very critical state at St Vincent's hospital following an operation performed Monday. She had been ill for some time and was reported improving Tuesday morning though still in danger.

David TE Sherrick St. Vincent's Hospital Sherrick Lfe Mr. Shersick

Greenwood sisters fight telephone poles at sanitarium

Misses Muggle and Lor Heck ordered cut down telephone lines near their Greenwood sanitarium. Greenwood Telephone Co. filed injunction proceedings to stop interference as poles were placed and later removed by hired workers. Case filed in Jokullon county circuit court.

Misses Muggle Lor Heck Green+wood Greenwood Telephone Company Heck Jokullon County

Doctor Faces Burglary Shooting Near Stop House

In Cleveland Ohio on June 2 Dr AL D Stepp found Stephen Miller wounded by a gunshot from hours earlier after Miller allegedly attempted to break into the Stop house. Miller died en route to a hospital as Stepp, awakened by activity at his basement, fired at a burglar entering through a storm door.

Cleveland AL D. Stepp Alabi Stephen Miler Stepp Miller Dr. Strep J Tian

Democrats Sweep Incan Judicial Elections Victory

Democrats in Chicago secured a sweeping victory in the Incan judicial elections choosing Wi candidates for judgeships against Republicans. The race centered on Judge Elbridge Ifanecy with Lorimer machine ties noted. Hancey faced strong press opposition over his injunction record and machine affiliations and was decisively defeated.

Chicago Reepublicans Elbridge Ifanecy Lorimer Matchinn Hancey Machine Poliutans Ant Coun

Old Woman Loses Breach of Promise Suit

Morristown case details a breach of promise suit by an elderly woman against Harry Schwarte. Testimony covers marriage status, alleged agreements, and the court’s consideration of credibility and damages in a contested dissolution context. The lengthy testimony references divorce, payments, and implied engagement as part of the plaintiff’s claim.

Woman Arrested in Traverse for Suspected Wholesale Murder

Midh. June 2. Mrs Mary McKnight is arrested on suspicion of wholesale murder. She and her mother shared a home. brother John Murphy and his wife and baby also lived there. The infant died soon after a mysterious illness, followed by the mother’s death ten days later. Strychnine was found to be the cause. policies on the dead man and a mortgage raise suspicions of foul play. The wife and baby bodies were exhumed for autopsy. McKnight had two prior husbands who died suddenly with insurance in her favor. The brother was shot accidentally by a friend, but no charge filed yet.

Noel Thomas A. Wynne Bonan'e Spsan Duncon Duncan Anys Whatton Citizens’ League Spain Sui Duncan Mecue Mma Fatherlax Witout Funeruts Souid Qecadar KaKe Spann Whallon Batmarl Tierber Si Ne Stat Ire Boen Gerber Mere Logsdon Stahl Spann Thesiay Thin Aen Arbor McKnight Jaa Abe

Distillery Found At Philadelphia Home Near Frankfort

Mrs Safran Gershenfeldt, accused owner of a home distillery, ran the operation to fund her two children’s education. She faced a $1,400 bond after a hearing before US Commissioner Bell. Two alleged accomplices are under suspicion. police recovered 80 barrels of mash and substantial sugar, whiskey, and other goods from the three story Frankfort street house. She fled on sight of investigators but was captured after a chase.

Philadelphia Sir Frankfort-age Atti States Saf Ran Gershenfeldt Sal United States Bell Gershenfeldt Prankfort-arete Ché Depuy Wilkes Joyes McDowell Gerahenfelat

Indictments Quashed in White Rape Case at Bloomington

In Bloomington on June 4 the indictments against four men charged with white rape were quashed after defense objections over missing Munroe County wording. The defendants were rearrested and Judge Wilson granted time to prepare new indictments while the court considers bond scales and related matters.

Bloomington Ind Circus Munroe County Wilson Murt

Births and marriages and building permits listed in Michigan notice

A long fragment lists births marriages and many names including Campbell Ry Manan, James Meter Delia, Harry Gulteway Minnie Mc Bartley, Walter B Walters, John Partaw Mary Bentley, Alfred Hek Rachel Mathew and others. It also shows numerous building permits with addresses in Minnesota near Orleany Awelling near Park and Broad way. The notice ends with a classifieds style line about subscribing to THE 3S centa a Week.

Marence KO Campbell Vinetta Ry Manan Fook Marte J Wintersnat James Meter Delia Harry Ji Gulteway Minnie McBartley Rilward Warren Barnara Ethel May William T Tasker Frances M Bouts A Heery McConnell Tiester Bf McCura

Mystery shooting rocks Wooster Ohio professor killed

Prof Jann F. Weks a botanist at the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station was fatally shot near the home of his sweetheart Miss Mary Gill in Wooster shortly after 1 am. Witness Hicks chased the assailant, a revolver fired, Weks died from injuries, motive unclear though jealousy suspected. Hicks was injured and questioned. no enemy found and authorities seek the killer.

Hntee Prof. Hicks Hicks Uenty Botsegrate Wooster Miss Gill Micke Dlinks Teta Honsite New York Etter

Citizens Preparing 10 Whip a Man in Lebanon

In Lebanon Indiana on June 2 Marshal Mose Brown of Thorntown stopped Jerry Smith who allegedly planned a severe whipping of a man named Smith. Smith admitted guilt to assault and battery and faced possible punishment including fines and jail terms after being taken to Lebanon for lodging.

Lebanon Ind Marshal Mose Brown Thorntown Jerry Smitth Smith Wight Marshal Brown Lodge Jn Jal Wil

Devery a Hero rescues baby amid fire alarm

Former city mayoral candidate William B Devery saves a baby from a burning house on Rockaway Street as flames threaten the carriage and fence. Firemen extinguish the blaze. mother Mrs Wainwright and infant are helped to safety.

Notices of liquor licenses in Marion county Indiana ward voters

A compilation of notices from multiple residents including GOTLIEB HUBER JOSEPH LEVY and A. T. FOX, announcing applications to the Marion county Board of Commissioners at the July term for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in specified premises in Indianapolis. Each notice requests pool table privileges in the same rooms and identifies street addresses, ward numbers, and building details in Center and Indianap lis towns.

Genver Township Marion County Callery Commissionera Wearon Shelby St Hubbert Indianapolis Celler Township Indiana Gotlieb Huber Board of Commissioners Thirteenth Ward Center Township Board of County Commissioners S. Exstat Kappes & Frank Counter Township Mario County East Minnesota Ste Ward Ku Henry Marr Twelfth Ward Capitolave South St Griffin Square 23 A. T. Fox Washington Lota A. Fletcher, Jr Indianaols W. Wash- Ineton St

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