Condemned Walling Appeals for Mercy Amid Kentucky Trial News
Alexandria Kentucky March 16 U P reports Mrs Walling loses hope for her son Walling condemned to death after Newport trial jurors repeat testimony. Four man death watch seeks reprieve while juror Ware petitions Gov Bradley for a respite. minister Lee presses for possible confession as jail preparations and hangman ropes are showcased.
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Plummer
Alexandria
U. P
Phil Rothenbush
Dr. Rothenbush
Hamilton
Walling
Clint Walling
Sutton
Murray
Truesdale
Jackson
Jacksi
Dr. Post
Watling
Dr. Lee
Wagner
Helm
James Jr. Ware
Alons
Campbell Circuit Court
Gov. Bradley
Col. Geo. Washington
Lee
Ware
Col. Washington
Gov. Gradley
Scaffold Ready for Walling and Jackson Hanging
Newport Ky March 16 The scaffold for Walling and Jackson is completed by contractor Allen with parts fitting perfectly It will be painted and moved into the jail inclosure on Wednesday The jail yard fence work has begun and timber piles are noted for quick completion
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Newport
U. P
Walling
Jackson
Allen
Ropes for Execution Prepared in Cincinnati Case
In Cincinnati on March 16 a small rope piece drew attention as part of the four strand flax sewing twine rope ordered by Sheriff Plummer for the execution of Scott Jackson next Saturday. Ward & Co. supplied the rope, with each strand containing 110 threads and a red thread for Jackson, a black thread for Wailling, and a silver finish. Experts deem it the finest handmade rope they've seen.
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Cincinnati
U. P
Geo. Ward
George W. Ward & Co
Frank Vonderheide
Scott Jackson
Sheriff Plummer
Ward & Co
Jackson
Wailling
La Follette Seen as Likely Aide in Wisconsin DA Process
Al Wishard and Kercheval discuss likely appointments as assistant district attorney in La Follette era with Hawkins and Burke term expirations looming. Murky politics swirl over whether Wishard acts in name while La Follette governs, a legal change from 1896 complicates confirmation and salary. Kercheval quips about inauguration funds after selling hay. a colorful figure in state politics.
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Marshal Hawkins
Burke
Sam S Kercheval
A. W. Wishard
Wishard
LaFollette
United States
W. Hendse
Co. B. Case
Senator Watson
Kercheval
Corner court turmoil over appointing special judge
Judge McCray remains absent from criminal court while Acting Judge Buckelhouse sits. The state moves to file a bill of exceptions challenging Smiley N. Chambers’ appointment as special judge in Ludwig and co defendant Ludwig Swigert faces bond set at 1100 with 1700 pending. Bar association probes into irregularities, more witnesses questioned, and April report expected.
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McCray
Criminal Court
Buckelhouse
Smiley N. Chambers
Charles G. Ludwig
Henry Swigert
Ludwig
Swigert
Rambler Year Echoed in Indianapolis Season
A fragment notes a Rambler year theme with local reference to Indianapolis and a quotation about not changing behavior. It mentions Bird Jr & Co as part of the clipped OCR text.
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Indianapolis
Bird Jr & Co
Sahm backs Taggart for Indianapolis mayor edge
Albert Sahm, county commissioner and postmaster, says he is not a candidate but supports Taggart for renomination and reelection as Indianapolis mayor. He praises Taggart's liberal, businesslike leadership and notes the park appropriation amid Democratic mudsling and election maneuvering.
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Sahm
Taggart
Albert Sahm
Henry Weed Dear Dies After Illness At Home In Indianapolis
Henry J. Weed died of bronchitis at his daughter Mrs A M Robertson’s home 480 NL Meridian St Indianapolis after a long life spanning Connecticut Madison County New York Casenovia Albany St Louis and Indianapolis He was 75 and had a patriarchal attire a long white beard and a strong memory His burial is planned in St Louis with services at the Robertson home and a departure of the remains Thursday Mrs Robertson’s sister Mrs J Z Rovahack of Kansas City is visiting with her daughter.
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Henry J. Weed
A. A. Johertson
Meridian St
Jon. Is
Mr. Weed
Connecticut
Jan
Wion
Madison County
New York
Cascnovia Seminary
Albany
Casenovia
Verbal clash over Indiana statehouse custodian appointment
The article attacks Gov. Mount for naming John Wy West as custodian, accusing Vest of lacking local support and ethics. It mocks a political clash, likening turmoil to a Paris bread riot, and predicts retaliation by office seekers ahead of a 2 year US Senate race.
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Indianapolis
Gov. Mount
John Wy, West
State House
Vest
Mr. West
Tom
Harry
Yellow Bridge
Irish Hill
United States
W. C. Harding dies. river floods threaten Memphis
W. C. Harding, a famed New York sports writer, has died. The Mississippi River at Memphis is higher than ever recorded, with destructive overflows reported at multiple locations. Mention of new water-driven wells and local business notices follow. Frank Butts of Indiana Avenue lists contact number 1791. A full line of bookcases is advertised from Wm. L. Elder, followed by Janes Dustless Oats for feeding horses.
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W. C. Harding
New York
Mississippi River
Memphis
Tenn
Greater Indianapolis annexation expands city limits
The 15 000 new residents bring West Indianapolis Brightwood Mount Jackson and Haughville into a larger Indianapolis. Officials plan police and fire additions, three sub stations, and new engine houses while city finances anticipate about 120 million in taxable property and roughly 10 000 in suburb tax revenue next year.
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Indianapolis
West Midianapolis
Wraughhville
Brightwood
Mount Jackson
Common Council
Coundt
Ffiminee
Sherman Drive
Itishtwood
Mount Jacksay Pon Wihic¢H
Arnstrone
Commie
Mie
Alle
Air
Cooper
Fingles
Ali
Aly. Cooper
Me . Allen
Murphy
Payne
Puryear
Min. Allens
Ma. Cooper
Curtis
Hecht
Tart
Sil
Huv
Taggart
SHH Sun
Barrett
Fire Department
Colbert
Police Department
Calbert
Calpert
Tidianapolis
Haughville
Washington St
Belmont Ave
No. ¢ Engine Company
Washington-st
No.1
Indiana-ave
Canal
Michigan- St
Hillside-ave
Sixteenth-st
Johnson
Mount's political approach shapes state appointments
Governors office draws crowds as committees discuss police commissioners and trustees for Knightstown orphans home. Sam Kercheval receives congratulations for a plum while Supt. Lednharter meets the governor. Officials expect few changes unless necessary by institutional needs amid confidential letters and job-seeking crowds. West delays appointments two weeks then reshuffles janitorial staff to keep operations smooth. La Follette declines the new lay chief court judgeship. no other posts filled.
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Knightstown Orphans’ Home
Sam Kercheval
Ledenharter
Centuris Insane Hospital
Tresdiy
State House
West
LA Pollette
la Follette
No Smoking Ban In Indianapolis Fires Council Action
Indianapolis council passed an ordinance banning dense smoke from chimneys in all nonresidential buildings. Penalty 1 to 25 dollars. three week grace before enforcement. Locomotives exempt. Ordinance tied to brewing interests and liquor licenses. referred to committee. Other measures struck or amended include theater crowding and bread weight rules. A new inspector for plumbing conditions was approved with higher pay.
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Indianapolis
Mr. Smith
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Epileptic man smothered in bed at asylum
William F. Lewis aged 35 was found dead in his bed at the Central insane hospital after an epileptic spell during the night. The coroner ruled asphyxiation. An epileptic for 22 years he had been at the asylum five years after being sent from Seymour Indiana. He was unmarried.
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William F. Lewis
Central Insane Hospital
Lewis
Seymour
Ind
Supreme Court Adjourns Over Health Issues
The Supreme Court adjourned for a week from next Tuesday due to Judge Hackney’s grip and Judge Jordan’s inability to attend, with Hackney reported in Hot Springs Arkansas. The Hinshaw decision is delayed at least two weeks.
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Supreme Court
Hackney
Jordan
Hot Springs
Ark
Hinshaw
Mob lynching spree in Florida targets three Black men
In Marion county near Juliette a mob seized Will Oliver George Baker and George Bevins after a postmaster and assistant were fatally harmed in a robbery. They confessed at the scene and were hanged, with a second man James Richardson later captured, promised for Tuesday night.
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Jacksonville
Fla
U. PI
Juliette
Marion County
Will Oliver
George Baker
George Bevins
James Richardson
Richardson
Nuptial Kiss Seals Wedding At Grand Hotel Room
Miss Jennie Doty, recovering from a self inflicted wound, marries Oliver R. Cousins in parlor 29 at the Grand hotel. The ceremony follows Episcopal rites though the bride is weak and initially unable to answer vows. Mayor Taesart gives the bride away as they depart for Middletown, Ohio after four forty five.
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Jennie
Doty
Grand Hotel
Oliver R. Cousins
Grand
Cousins
City Hospital
Estrance
Taylor Doty
Massachusetts Ave
Taesart
Mar~riage
Forecast for Indianapolis 36 hours ending 8 p m March 1
Fair and warmer conditions in Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m March 1. Temperature reached 44 at noon Tuesday and 48 by 2 p m Tuesday as the system moves through.
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Indianapolis
Federal Prisoners and Indiana Reform School Plans
A riddle over federal prisoners arises as Indiana plans a reform school. Warden Harley resists accepting federal inmates at the south prison while the north one handles its own. The state contract covers current prisoners but not future inflows, and the final fate rests with the U S attorney general who may send inmates to a federal facility.
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Harley
North
United States
Ele
Indiana
Noblesville Milling promotes premium flour and bread
An advertisement touts Diadem Patent flour as superior for fine pastry and white bread. It guarantees Noblesville Milling Company products with wells priced at 40 cents per foot. Contact Frank Butts at phone 1791.133 Indiana Ave.
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Noblesville Milling Company
Frank Butts
Indiana Ave
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