06 Mar 1894
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1894
Page
1
An 1890s debate recounts Dr. J F Callen offering to hypnotize prisoners Parker and McAfee to extract confessions for a murder case. Sheriff Emmett refused without consent, citing legal representation. A prior Missouri case reportedly used hypnosis to reveal a killer’s location and evidence, including a well and a revolver.
Ceuta, O March 6 George W Sherry a Civil War veteran and longtime New York politician hanged himself after his pension of 123 dollars a month was cut off. He had been imprisoned at Andersonville and Libby during the war and grew despondent, ending his life early Tuesday morning. Secret ary of the aqueduct board Juley also died by shooting himself at a residence on Twenty first street.
Relatives of Mrs Elizabeth Keys, who died and was buried in 188 [ndiana Ave], Monday, will petition the coroner to exhume the body for examination to determine exact cause of death. Her daughter Emma Logan claims her mother, age 40, was mentally unbalanced and deeded property valued at about 1500 and an insurance policy to Parker. Parker, who roomed with Mrs Keys, knew her well and may have influenced the transfer. Doctors Chavis and Earp cited lung trouble and emaciation. The death record cites hemorrhages as cause. a Chicago-born brother suspects foul play and seeks postmortem to uncover ploys. Attorney Everett may pursue action to recover Parker’s possession of the property. Parker has since left the home. household goods moved Tuesday.
Vic Bakes One Appointment That Creates Surprise. Earl Kimberly will take the foreign portfolio Ren Meary Fowler becomes Indian portfolio Bly Julius moves to treasury secretary of the treasury Morley keeps chief secretary for Ireland at Lord Rosebery's urging The Standard editorial lauds Kimberly's potential for sound policy in foreign relations.
Brott Marlowe, a post office clerk, was seriously bitten on his right foot and leg by a large savage dog kept for a time in an outhouse. Neighbors arrived to prevent further harm. Doctors treated the wounds but the patient remains precarious as healing begins after the dog was killed.
At a Monday council meeting in Blonday, N Alabama property owners opposed an asphalt pavement ordinance preferring cedar block or no pavement. The measure passed with one dissent from D. V. O'Brien, who argued the city contract and bond protect the city’s interests. Mayor Desny urged delaying paving and limiting street use to certain hours, with one ordinance also requiring property owners to keep ice and snow cleared in front of their lots.
Jay Gould mentioned in a chaotic scene as a man identified as Ferdinand Trover demanded to see the mayor. He threatened wrecking trains, proclaimed himself the greatest labor agitator, and taunted the crowd before Sergeant Dawson escorted him away.
The governor discussed a private stockholders conference with Hoby race track, denying serious gambling rumors and accusing Chicago interests of trying to smear Indiana. He said the track employs 40 to 50 locals and dismissed claims of converting Ruby arena into a Monte Carlo. Names of callers were not released.
Lizzie Greek appeared in police court on a disturbing the peace charge after neighbors the Nading family complained of her singing outside their door. The case noted the dispute over her voice high notes and the judge advised both sides to go home. In a separate notice, Maryland reaction to a Massachusetts supreme court decision on a 280 000 dollar matter drew interest among members.
Reports describe three miners killed at the Ophir gold mine on Tuesday when cave in trapped them. Names listed include Frent Verey and Heath god Anthony Savage. Four miners perished at the Vicamond shaft after a rock fall ignited gas. hallwell attempted to escape but lamp fire caused a larger blaze.
A chaotic roundup of local items includes court matters, arrests and hearings in Indianapolis. Notable entries mention a 23 jurymen venire for the civic term, a Vigo county arrest for embezzling 700 dollars, several municipal and state-level political moves, marriage licenses, and various local incidents and developments across government, commerce, and society.
A night watchman Robert Bruce, 73 Woodlawn Ave, was wounded in a struggle with a burglar at the Iron Hall building on the Circle Monday night. Police investigate conflicting witness accounts including a possible woman seen fleeing and a man running out.
The Fishermen club warns all dealers that short billed snipe will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. A Tuesday market check showed birds vanished from counters as dealers claim to have ceased handling them. Some dealers dispute enforcement while the Fishermen plan to watch for violators and make examples.
The Supreme Court ruled the act requiring school corporations and trustees to remit the end of year unexpended balances to county treasuries constitutional. The decision bars further fund juggling and keeps tuition monies from being misused. Deputy Attorney General called it a grand victory for common schools. Nearby, Senate debates tariff policy and a Wilson bill revision continued, while the House moved to investigate an order that blocked a railroad strike.
A Rio dispatch reports crowded jails with political prisoners and yellow fever wreaking havoc. Da Gama’s feet in critical condition, Pelixoto’s gunboat Nictheroy back from action. Santos’ forts reinforced as insurgents gain uneasy support. Venus explosion dealt a heavy blow to rebel hopes. Guanabara gang removed. revolters short of officers. Di Gama recovering. rebel hospital crowded with wounded. Laxatine for constipation advertised.
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