Confessions in Pearl Bryan murder implicate Bellevue physician
Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling, condemned to die, file last appeal to Gov. Bradley and confess to Pearl Bryan death. They name Dr. George B. Wagner of Bellevue as the abortionist who severed Bryan’s head and aided in disposing of the body, recounting events from January 1896 and the beheading at Wagner's house. The pairs' stories corroborate, detailing letters from Will Wood, the Cincinnati trip, and the head's fate. The governor's stance remains uncertain as the men await execution.
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Pranefort
Scott Jackson
Alonzo Walling
Pearl Bryan
Bradley
George B. Wagner
Bellevue
Lex
Wade Ellis
J. W. Allison
Gov. Bradley
Jackson
Wealling
Walling
Wagner
Will Wood
Cincinnati
William F. Wood
Alonzo M. Walling
Wallier
Dr. Wagner
Foertmeyer
Miss B
Wailing
Wood
Greencastle
Newport Bridge
Leider
Pearl Bryar
Alenandreia
C. P
Post
Ind
Newport
Hamilton
Alexandria
Foertmeyier
Wagners
Col
Washington
Gov
Fragmentary murder note from wagon incident reported
A witness describes being excited as Dr. Wagner and Jackson removed the head from a body in a wagon, indicating a grisly discovery during the incident. The fragment, likely from a courtroom or police report, emphasizes the act and emotional reaction rather than full context.
Flimsy claim ties Wagner to Pearl Bryan murder timeline
Walter Hendren, brother-in-law of Dr. G J Wagner of Bellevue, asserts Wagner was at Hendren home near Nicholasville from January 23 to February 8, 1896, during the Pearl Bryan murder era. Wagner, a former resident and Reformers' Church minister, was married to a Hendren daughter and counted among county’s prominent figures.
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Nicholasville
U. P
Walter
Hendren
G. 8
Wagner
Bellevue
Scott Jackson
Alonzo Walling
George J. Wagner
William Hendren
Pearl Bryan
Dr. Wagner
William _Hendren
Reformers
Sulphur
Getty
the. Jackson
Walling Case Evidence Points to Innocence, Family Says
The Wagner family asserts Walling will prove his innocence, citing communications from mid January. Mrs. Wagner told her brother Walter Hendren her husband was losing his mind and urged him to Bellevue. Hendren claims he returned with Dr. Wagner to Nicholasville and stayed at William Hendren's from January 28 to February 3, with telegrams corroborating the February 2 departure notice.
Dr Wagner Denies Involvement In Pearl Bryan Case
Lexington reports Dr Wagner, a convalescent at Eastern Kentucky insane hospital, denies knowing Scott Jackson Alonzo Walling or Pearl Bryan. He claims he was with his father in law in Jessamine county January and February, and that Pearl Bryan possibly visited his house only while he was away.
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Lexington
Why
U. P
Jackson
Watling
Dra Wagner
Wagner
Eastern Kentucky Insane Hospital
Scott Jackson
Alonzo Walling
Pearl Bryan
Theody
William Lrndon
Jessamine County
Bellevue
Hanging Decision In Jackson Walling Case At Frankfort
In Frankfort Wy a final decision by Gov Bradley leaves Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling to be executed at noon Saturday after he reviewed their confessions and records. Separately Mrs Jackson and Mrs Post bid farewell in Alexandria while Mrs Walling, with supporters, faces a tense wait for clemency.
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Alonzo Walling
Formation of Indiana Republican Camp of Veterans
A circular from Gen Wallace Mus announces the creation of a local Indiana Republican Camp of Veterans and Sons, aiming to enroll 600 to 700 members. Organized by Travis, the movement spreads to several states and seeks to direct political discussion and voting by veterans, emphasizing unity with existing groups.
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Indiana Republican Camp of Veterans
Wallace Mus
Orrganizer Travis
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri
Kansas
Ohio
Lew Wallace
New Order
Ald
Wread
Armel
Sensation in Kentucky Life Insurance Case Near Paint Lick
In Louisville on March 19, reports detail the 1896 death of M W Johnson a Paint Lick tobacco grower. Exhumed remains and stomach analysis show strychnine poisoning. Johnson held life policies totaling 100000 dollars. Family plans suit against insurers amid anticipated controversy.
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Louisville
U. P
M. W. Johnson
Paint Lick
Johnson
Doctor Hiram C Castor Office Hours Listed
Dr Hiram C Castor at 288 Massachusetts Avenue announces office hours 9 to 10 a m 2 to 4 p m and 1 to 8 p m Sundays 9 to 10 a m as OL.
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Hiram C. Castor
Massachusetts-ave
Pardon Plot Involving Hart Brother And Undertaker Revealed
A Marion county colored man William Hart seeks a pardon to die free from prison. His Indianapolis based brother plans to appeal through Governor Mount with an undertaker present. Governor's secretary Mr Wilson approves telegraphing the warden for Hart’s health status and possible release.
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Gov. Mount
Wilson
William Hart
Marion County
Indianapolis
Povernor
Harley
Mr. Wilson
William Hiatt
Hart
Christian citizenship leader aids police on saloon law
Bert Whitehead of the Christian Endeavor Society seeks to help authorities enforce the new quart show law by visiting grocery stores to learn liquor sales patterns. He reported dealers to Controller Johnson, who promised to have the license inspector investigate and consider saloon rules for drug stores too.
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Bert Whitehead
Christian Citizenship Committee
Chrislian Endeavor Society
Ife
Johnson
Whitehead
Controller Johnson
Old Soldiers Protest Overstreet Pick For Indiana
Veterans complain over the expected appointment of A. A. Young as surveyor of customs for the Indianapolis port. They accuse Young of ignoring veterans during campaigns and say letters push for Thomas Hanna, but Overstreet and the president pay scant heed. The McKinley camp, with 40000 members, has failed to secure recognition, drawing grumbles from old soldiers.
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Overstreet
A. A. Young
Congress
Indianapolis
Young
Congressman Overstreet
Thomas Hanna
McKinley
Indianapolis 36 Hour Forecast Fr Note Rain Friday Saturday
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m March 20 calls for cloudy skies with occasional rains Friday night and Saturday. Calder on Saturday. Noon Friday temperature 63 and 2 p m 61.
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Indianapolis
Calder
City warns over wagon tire width rule violation
Friday morning the Board of works sent a communication to the Board of safety calling attention to the ordinance regraring the width of tires to be used on wagons in the city is being violated constantly explaining that many of the streets are being ruined by the dis regard of the ordinance.
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Board of Works
Board of Safety
B. F. Caldwell
Seventh St
A. J. O’reilley
L. E. & W. Railroad
Federal Grand Jury
Denison
Wyandotte
Catherine Lewis
Court House Yard
Hamilton-ave
Johnson-ave
Washington
Michigan-st
Beerpick
Maud Mankin
Washington St
Daniel Moninger
Alabama St
H. C. G. Ball
Walnut-st
Alabama
Hast-st
Massachusetts-ayre
Oriental
Washington-st
Local bargain round up from any store window.
Numerous 19th or early 20th century ads tout spring clothing, shoes, hats, furniture and groceries from retailers including Kartle, Rubens, Chas Mayer & Co., George J. Marett, Maguire's, Saks, Arcade, Soewell, and others. Frequent claims of low prices, first class goods, and imminent sales draw shoppers.
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Kartle
Rubens
Chas Mayer & Co
Geo. J. Marett
Kreitlein
Maguire’s
Danbury
Saks & Co
New York
Soewell
Albert Gail
Brosnan.Bros
Improvements Batch Prompting City Petitions
The Board of public works reports a flood of improvement petitions received Friday and referred to the city engineer for study. Projects include water mains on Jefferson Avenue, sewer work on several streets, cement walks, curbing, and roadway grading across multiple districts. Additionally, officials surveyed annexed suburbs for police protection changes, noting West Indianapolis is best prepared, with plans to establish sub police stations and fire engine houses. Haughville, Mount Jackson, and Brightwood remain under-equipped.
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Board of Public Works
Jefferson Ave
Michigan
Tenth St
Church and
Carlos-sts
Ray
Morris-st
Meridian St
Fall Creek
Thirty-fourth-st
Tewenty-third-st
College
Central-are
Ingraham-st
State-ave
Pleasant
Alabamat
St. Clair-st
Fort Wayne-ave
Strum-ave
Oriental-st
Highland-ave
Union-st
Palmer
Adler-st
Supt
Colbert
Messrs
Maguire and Mack
Board of Safety
Indianapolis
Ce Albert
AS & S
Haughville
Mount Jackson
Brightwood
Improvements ordered for Vermont and surrounding streets
The ality engineer was ordered Friday to prepare papers for improvements including a gravel roadway cement walks and store curbing on Vermont Street from Belmont Avenue to White River. Also gravel in the alley between Lexington Avenue and Hoyt Avenue from State Avenue to Hrank Street.
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Ality
Vermont St
Belmont-ave
White River
Lexington-ave
Hoyt-ave
State-ave
Hrank-st
Twentieth-st
Talnott-ave
Centralave
Prospect-st
Elarlan-st
Newman-st
Nineteenth-st
Hill.ave
Warren
Detroit-avye
Southeastern-ave
Bates-st
Mississippi River Flood Worsens as Levees Patrols Increase
Memphis reports intensifying flood chaos as the Mississippi rises toward the 1883 crest. River water threatens 100 miles of valleys across Tennessee and Arkansas, with 17 drowned and hundreds evacuated. Levees are guarded by armed workers with sandbags, fearing breaks and sabotage while steamboats evacuate thousands to Memphis. Rescue efforts continue along the Tran Mountain and Kansas City line as hospitals and aid converge.
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Mississippi
Arkansas
Memphis
Itasca
Cairo
Bird's Point
Mary Merton
Lower River
Osceola
Morton
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Frankfort, Wy
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Memphis, Tenn
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Ville, Mo
Tennessee
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