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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1896

Page

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Trial of Alonzo Walling in Pearl Bryan case intensifies

Newport Kentucky June 1 authorities report Edward Anthony testified Walling told him Scott Jackson intended to kill Pearl Bryan. Waling denies the claim as Jackson is pressed to explain his own role. Witnesses describe a cab sequence with Walling and a bloody wrapper while experts test blood evidence.

Newport Edward Anthony Alonzo Walling Scott Jackson Anthony the Sun Walling Jackson Pearl Bryan Covington Armhony Tle Cocaing W. Butler Fred Albion McNevin Albion Bud Jackson Creorge HH Cincineo Aldwell Guards George and Heimsts Central Bridge Rockaway Finchtown Theman Col. Nelson Hal Phice Watling Tie Cincinnati Maj. Widdifield Col. Washington Jbim Z Weman Wadeliman Pat Kinney Pearl Tiryan

Grosvenors Berth and Local Accidents Reported

Washington June 7 report notes Gen Grosvenor denying a seat on the convention resolutions committee and detailing the Columbus conference with Senator elect Foraker. Also details William Rose a carpenter's fall from a scaffold at 617 Bellefontaine st injuring his collar bone and possibly internal injuries. San Francisco reports James J Corbett offering to become boxing partner to Tom Sharkey after Sharkey’s recent win and a challenge to meet any heavyweight except Corbett.

Grosvenor Washington PAA Gen. Grosvenor St. Louis College-ave Brighteenth-st William Rose Bellefontaine-st San Francisco James J. Corbett Tom Sharkey Sailor Pugilist Choynski Jim Williams Salt Junke Sharkey Corbett Dan Creedon

Equestrian Statue Unveiled in Gettysburg Ceremonies

The Meade statue is revealed at Gettysburg with formal ceremonies on Friday. Reports note high attendance and a patriotic program as officials honor Gen Meade’s legacy amid local events.

Senate St. Paul Southampton New York Gen. Meade W Gettysburg Milwaukee John Breen Adolph Schwarz

Murderers Rage Before Hanging in Chicago Case

Chicago report details Joseph Windrath's execution after a sanity ruling. He shouted on the scaffold, called for the hand box, and tried to escape an hour before death. The day included the Birch homicide during a West Chicago street railway hold up and related testimonies. Weather notes mention Indianapolis area forecast with showers and heat.

Mrnday Morreing Sindrath Bireh Josep Windrath Dadius Miamow Te Hernef Ie West Chia Street Orderead Cashier Eres Fis Hanes Windrath Steato Iim Birch Mai Peerdy Faust Huiet Berihday

Paris War Report Fatal Expedition Attacked by Natives

Paris June 4 The French expedition sending a party from Salaga toward the Wiger has been attacked by natives. Three Europeans and many natives are reported killed by poisoned arrows. Heavy assets and other items noted elsewhere in dispatches. NORW UCTS. Conn. Tine U. P.

Paris U. PO Salaga Norw Ucts U. P Fler Bill-Publishing Company James 4. Blaine Congress Gail Tlamiliton James @ Blaine

Narrow Victory Nominates Crumpacker for Congress

In Michigan City Indiana on June 5 the Republican convention chose Crumpacker of Valparaiso for congress by a margin of fifty two one hundredths of a vote amid a heated scene. The closely fought contest saw support from Laporte Porter and Tippecanoe counties for Crumpacker while Frank Hanly, the current congressman, conceded defeat.

Michigan City Ind Crumpacker Valparaiso Tenth Hanty Hanly Laporte Porter Tippecanoe Frank Hanly Gillette McKinley

Woman sues Garden Place Baptist Church leaders for 10000 damages

Louisa Smock files in Superior Court Room 1 claiming expulsion from Garden Place Baptist Church harmed her standing and faith. Defendants include pastor Charles Berry clerk Edwin Thomas and deacons Larry Thomas Justin Foss William David and John Burnett. She alleges a conspiracy to oust her, denial of fair charges, and seeks injunction against worship participation.

Garden Place Superior Court Louisa Smock Chas. J Chit House of Wore Berry Bre Thess

McKinley brothers become new funeral directors at 470 Virginia Ave

Friday news item notes McKinley brothers succeed Wilson and Murphy as funeral directors at 470 Virginia Avenue. Also mentions James H. Lawrence addressing Young People's Bible Society at Mt Aion Baptist Church and other local notices including company incorporations, a strike settlement, fishery tale, cyclone rumor, Knickerbocker hall commencement, and Bishop White’s address to graduates.

Indianapolis TI. G and M. & McKinley McKinley Brothers Wilson & Murphy Virginia Ave James H. Lawrence Murphy Gospel Temperance League Young People's Bible Society Mt. Aion Baptist Church Simpson Computing Scale Company Jélikhart Indiana Pipeline and Refining Company Bluffton Coopers Mintner Cooperage Works California St John Reardon Straw Board Broad Ripple Weather Bureau Knickerbocker Hall Rosamond Martha Budd Grace May Cole Mary Kahlo Nellie Arms Wiler John Hazen White Grace’ Cathedral

Had A Neat Plan To Get Rich From Smelting Works

Albert J. Anderson, real name David Fregelia, arrested in Perthamboy on grand larceny charges. Foreman at Guggenheimer smelting, he allegedly stole gold and silver bullion valued in the thousands from an Omaha connected firm, hiding metal in tobacco and a pipe. Detectives traced losses to his concealed methods.

Tregelia Pregelia Fregelia

Overtaxing Vew Strength-Wawnilan Mews Tragedy

San Francisco reports a Honolulu dispatch of May 28 describing Miss Kvate Pield's death from overtaxing her sevenyear series of fattening rides across lava fields. She collapsed near Kailua on May 1 and died after transfer to Honolulu. Funeral services were held in a crowded church with floral tributes. The deceased was connected to Hawaii royalty and a Cape family. republic-style political notes are included.

San Francisco United Press Adameda Flormolulu Kvate Pield Wheimonin Peius Fromm Fata Kaa- Salou Assambiy Central Pr Dent Vie Peess John Dd. Paieyv Cape United States Legislawiee Vis Honolulu Dole

Slavin and Maher Boxing Match In Doubt

New York June 5 0 Tom Rourke withdrew his injunction request and canceled the Maher Slavin fight. He paid each fighter 500 dollars and offered a Madison Square Garden show for Tuesday June to recoup losses. The Eureka club will not run boxing in Long Island City before Sept 17. Also Montreal reports Howard Scott died in lodging liver troubles and will be buried in St Paul.

New York Tommy Rourke Qlueens County Gilsey House Mareka Club Rourke Madison Square Garden Maher Fureka Club Long Island City Montreal Que U. P Howard Scott United States Scott St. Paul

Minister Matt Ransom Returns Through Raleigh

Raleigh North Carolina June 4 minister Matt Ransom arrived from Mexico on private business en route to his Northampton county home. He expects to stay in the state through June but may return to Mexico before July 1. Vice minister reports good health and his family remains at Blowing Rock NC.

Raleigh N. G U. P Matt Ransom Mexico Northampton County North Carolina Hiowing Rock N. C

San Jose Railroad President Files Insolvency Petition

Tacob Rich, president of the San Jose railroad company now under receiver, Thursday filed a petition of insolvency. The liabilities are between $300,000 and $400,000. Principal creditors are in San Francisco.

San Josh Gal U. P Tacob Rich San Jose Railroad Company San @rancisco

Minnesota organizer opens new branches of railway union in Toronto

R M Goodman of Minnesota, organizer for the American railway union, arrived in Toronto to launch new branches. He said President Debs will arrive later.

Toronto Ont C. P R. M. Goodman Minnesota American Railway Union Debs

Hardwood mantels and Dustless Cats in Lilly ad

Short classified item notes hardwood mantels and Dustless Cats mentioned alongside Jno. M. Lilly and feed your horse Janes. The readable fragments indicate a small retail or service notice from a local page segment.

States Jno M. Lilly Janes

Moats Scandal Grows After Broker Left Town

Disreputable Indianapolis case details A H Moats who departed the city without warning leaving unpaid office rent and a trail of creditors. Patrons report large bills and suspicious checks while guardianship over Edith Spurier and bonds with American Surety are questioned as office furniture and art enter a public dispute.

Tl Jr. Sloats Broker H. Moats Brule John T. Pige Moats Figg Berk Ten Clark Moatshie Flarry Windis Edith Spurier Attorney Coffin American Surety Company Hondsman

Farmer Arrested on Serious Rape Charge Near Petersburg

John Benson, a white farmer, was arrested near Petersburg today on a charge of raping his sister, Mrs. William Hager. Local excitement surrounds the case as details emerge from Washington, D.C. reporting.

John Benson

Hens Taking a Vacation and Fruit Prices Drift

Tennessee apples and peaches arrive in Indianapolis commission houses as green and small fruit markets show slow demand. Berries stay steady with fair prices, coffee costs drop, and cat meat prices fall a half cent amid a leafy coffee crop in South America. Flour remains steady. Hen fruit advances one cent and is reported scarce.

Tennessee Indianapolis South America

Conductor Lacks Right To Take Up Mileage Book

In Findlay Ohio a recent circuit court decision holds a conductor cannot seize a mileage book unless it is in the rightful owner’s hands. A J Morton bought a L B E W book and allowed a third party to use it. The conductor took it up and Morton seeks its value. The judge ruled title passed to Morton on sale and the conductor could only refuse to accept it as fare. The case may go to the supreme court.

Findlay, O A. J. Morton Morton Supreme Court

Wagon Campaign Calls Sedalia Convention for Populists

ST LOUIS June 5 U P Chairman Roselle of the state committee of the people's party calls a state convention at Sedalia on July 30 with seven hundred delegates. He denounces any fusion with Democrats as unfounded and pledges a ticket headed by A io Izzard with no non populist candidates. A feature will be the start of wagon tours from interior counties.

ST. Louis U. P Roselle State Committee of the People’s Party Sedalia Io Izzard

Brewery Fire Damages Boylston Plant in Jamaica Plain

A Sunday morning blaze badly damaged the Boylston brewery near Boylston station in Jamaica Plain. The fire confined to the brewing building, about one quarter of the plant, caused an estimated loss of 75000 dollars and left seven men out of work. The loss is fully insured.

Boston Srunday Boylston Boylston Station Jamaica Plain

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