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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1897

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Walling and Jackson death row restrictions upheld

Alexandria Ky March 9 U P The court tightened access for Pearl Bryan murder defendants Walling and Jackson. Judge Helm ordered limited daily visits by mothers reporters ministers and two other visitors with cigars allowed only by medicine. Walling sought Newport transfer citing desire to separate from Jackson.

Alexandria U. P Walling Jackson Pearl Bryan Helm Wagner Scott Kearns Might Watch George F. Truesdale Truesdale Plummer Coleman Moore Dr. Youtsey Jeading Score Moore Wallims Lee Stout Sioni Son Bryan Rev. Stout Newport Plimmer Jéim Alexyaerig

Governor Delays Clemency Review For Walling Letter

In Frankfort the governor received Alonzo Walling's clemency appeal on Monday at 11 80 o clock. He read and filed it without discussion, noting possible formal applications for commutations in both Jackson's and Walling's cases and that he would assess them later. He said the Walling letter was not a petition.

Newport Frankfort March U. P Alonzo Walling Jackson Walling

Curly Williams Tried Gas Suicide in Indianapolis Cell

Anna Williams known as Curly Williams, a degraded Indianapolis woman, attempted to end her life in a police station cell by turning on a gas jet and blocking the door with beds. Arrested in drunken condition, she faced a guilty plea in police court and received 20 dollars fine and 20 days in the workhouse.

Anna, Williams Curly” Williams Indianapolis Buchanan Curly

Rumors swirl over three cent fare law and rail receiver talk

Rumors say the three cent fare law will soon take effect, provoking conductors to accept three cents or face lawsuits, with possible receivership for the Citizens' Company and wage cuts or strikes anticipated by workers. A Monon railroad sale by Commissioner Van Buren is ordered for 11 am at the L N A Co round house, following a Farmers' loan foreclosure and a judge's order. The new Monon company will be the purchaser.

Mason Muay Monon Railroad W. A. van Buren

End of Indiana General Assembly Amid Handshakes and Vetoes

The sixtieth general assembly closed with peaceful adjournment sine die as senators and reps bid farewell with hearty handshakes while praise and forgiveness were offered for past actions. Gov. Mount vetoed two measures, including a Herron will contest bill, and two other vetoes were sustained, as lawmakers discussed budget needs and county trustee reforms. Victories and clashes over local tax, audits, and appointments framed the final hours of a crowded legislative session.

Tmie Stouse Ila Packard James G. Blaine House of Representatives United States Congress House Senate Wallrath Cass Tim Griffin State House Central-ave Mr. Baker Baker & Thornton Indiana Duncan H Im Mount Auditor of State Hess Supreme Court Hers Mor. Mountseffies Southern Insane Hospital Lre W. T. White Breekport

Death warrant read for James B. Gentry in Philadelphia

Sheriff Crow read the death warrant to James B. Gentry, the actor Margaret Drysdale and Madge York case, stating he will be hanged on April 22 in Philadelphia.

Gentry Madge York Philadelphia U. P Sheriff Crow James B. Gentry Margaret Drysdale

Swindler Ross Convicted In Forgery Case

R. Rose, the Indianapolis directory swindler, was convicted of forgery at St Paul. He operated with Hamilton B. Wills and Wills' father for years as the Rose publishing company soliciting ads for a fake business directory. Victims signed vouchers showing payment, later returned as promises to pay five to twenty dollars. The raid uncovered paraphernalia for making change. Wills disappeared and remains unlocated.

Ross R. Rose Indianapolis St. Paul Hamilton B. Wills Wills The Rose Publishing Company

Can ton hardware dealer C C Sinder assigns assets

Wire items report C C Sinder a Canton Ohio hardware merchant has assigned assets due to floods near Carlisle last week totaling 250000. Ohio Valley rains Monday and Tuesday raised the river level. Other items note a murder verdict in Cleveland, aBaltimore death of Thomas A Pineo, Hanna denies engagement, a New York press censor bill and aim to muzzle newspapers.

C. C. Sinder Canton Oss Carlyle Ohio Valley William Clark Joseph Wupinek Cleveland O. Thomas A. Pineo Wisconsin Central Baltimore Mabel Wanna Mark Hanna Thomas Berry Toledo Hanna New York

Best Flour Guarantee Promise Diadem Patent Flour Ad

A compact newspaper ad touts Diadem Patent Flour as the best choice for bread and pastry. It stresses cost effectiveness, claiming every sack is guaranteed to be exactly what bakers need.

Ramblers Offer Bold Deals on Beds and Oats

Great rash for Ramblers at $80. 87 model beyond competition. Why wait Get your order in. A few '96s left at $0. W. M. Bird, dr. & Co. Brass and Iron Bedsteads-wm. Li Elder. Feed your horse Janés Dustless Oats.

W. M. Bird Dr. & Co Li Elder

Gov Mount Defends 60th General Assembly Work

Governor Mount reviews the sixty general assembly noting 40 bills signed, few vetoes, and claims of diligent effort. He cites last bills on medical care and compulsory schooling, and doubts about paying interns but says acts could be amended later. Chief Barrett will report water supply failures at Park theater fire.

Gov. Mount Jay County Adams Sixtieth General Assembly Mr. Davis Barrett Park Theater Board of Safety Christopher Heckman Indianapolis Water Company Washington St Capitol Ave Heckman

Births and Deaths Record From Local News

Birth announcements list J R and Lillian Jordan’s son at 82 Torbst street. John and Eliza Stribling’s daughter. John and A B Bayles’ daughter at 434 W North street. Other items note Emma May Couchman 42 Cherry street hepatitis. John J Coleman 378 Blake street Bright's disease. Frank W Sammong corner South and Pennsylvaniasis la grippe. W H Blue 8 Stoughton Ave erysipelas. W C Brennan 8 Stoughton Ave phthisis. Thomas O Day 70 N Slash Ave tuberculosis. Frank W Sammons, junior at Gen Central College of Physicians and Surgeons, custodian, died after two days with typhoid. aged 29, survived by wife. funeral at Greensburg after resolutions by students and faculty.

Emma May Couchman John J. Coleman Blake-st Frank W. Sammong Frank W. Sammons Gentral College of Physicians and Surgeons Dinosa Greensburg

Greece Defies Powers Over Crete Crisis Amid War Preparations

Athens reports Greece will not remove troops from Crete until order returns, while powers grow nervous. Crown Prince Constantine heads toward the Turkish frontier to command troops as Greek transports land war material, horses, and munitions at Vale and Thessaly amid disrupted railways between Monastir and Salonica. In Canta, Admiral Canevaro orders Greeks off the island, and Turkish positions at Abrotiri resist renewed insurgent attacks as rebels reinforce. A Hydra Kaiserin Augusta clash rumor circulates in Constantinople, mirroring tense carnival hostilities.

Hydra

Four Schemes to Place the New Law in a Bad Light

The Central labor union condemned a three-cent fare law driven wage cuts by Citizens' street car. Delegates J O Fine J G Isaacs W Divitt W W Bowman attended. Jernegan was thanked for child labor law passage. Park commission to use home labor. councilmen pledged to vote against a weight tag for bread. Hedderich Straka Moses Hannegan Cheezum tasked to raise funds for public union meetings.

Citizens’ Street Car Company Central Labor Union J. O. Fine J. G. Isaacs Teamsters’ and Shovelers W. Divitt W. W. Bowman Jernegan Park Commission Messrs Hedderich Straka Moses Hannegan Cheezum

Weather Outlook for Indianapolis Two Day Forecast

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending p m March 10 calls for colder conditions with occasional rain Tuesday night and continued cold and cloudy or partly cloudy skies Wednesday. Noon Tuesday temperature recorded at 61 with a 2 p m reading of 66.

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