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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1896

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It Made Him Squirm In Pau Court Testimony

In Newport Kentucky a cross examination reveals Scott Jackson’s claim that he boasted about seducing Deris Brean. The defense contends the preacher's son exaggerated, while the witness says he did not recall details beyond a spirit of fun. The exchange touches on Pearl Verria and other names, with the court weighing truth versus boastful memory.

Newport Scott Jackson Seatuich Will Woods Deris Brean Nail Col. Crawford Pearl Ryan Gireencastle Crean Jacl Wood Regis

Trials and verdicts loom in Jackson case as jury to weigh doubt

The court session Friday morn saw crowded ticket lines and heated defense arguments. Jurors may hear whether Jackson faces the death penalty or acquittal after testimony on circumstantial evidence and a key embezzler witness. Col Crawford expects acquittal but most doubt it. Walling’s trial date is set for May 18 with both sides prepared for the proceedings.

Coimyon Jackson Scott Jackson Col. Crawford Crawford Wallings Helm Triaal Alonzo Wailing

Weir Gang Plotted Murder. 14 Held in Chicago

Ten men are detained at Desplaines police station and four Wrekr gang members are held at Sheffield avenue station on suspicion of involvement in the Tuesday night murder of Thomas J Marshall proprietor of the Golden Rule department store. An unnamed elderly suspect is believed to be the man who visited the store before the crime and asked the cashier when it would close.

Chicago U. P Desplaines Wrekr Sheffield Ave Thomas J.marshall Golden Rule

Burden Robbers Trial in London Seeks Extradition

A May court orders extradi tion to America for William Etce Dunlop known as the Sputien diamond Popper. The case involves the Burden Robbers and actions against international suspects.

London E. P Ordeneth America William Dunlop

Asa Garret Causes Disturbance at Salvation Army Rally

Asa Garret a colored man drank enough to feel good joined a Salvation Army parade on Massachusetts ave He pulled color-bearers by their coats and later knelt in the tent and mock prayed He carried a hammer claimed to guard the tent and cursed those present Police took him to the station and he was fined five dollars and costs.

Asa Garret Salvation Army Massachusetts Ave Garret Paiomman A. UW. Smith

May North Carolina Republican shorthanded telegram

Secretary Harris of the state Republican committees telegraphed Mark Tanna, reporting that the Fifth District, home of Section leader in North Carolina, has obstructed a majority of its delegates for a convention. The message notes one of the doubtful districts and mentions a convention for Monday.

North Coralia Tata Gi Nwn. C May .C. P Harris Republican Committees Mark Tanna Seetio Eed Nearth Carolina

Virginia Journalist Robert M. Ghone Dies at 80

LYNCHBURG Va May 4 R D Pi Mai veteran Virginia journalist Robert M Ghone editor of the Switchbargy Republican and long time paper figure died at his home Thursday aged 80 He was a native of Virginia and served as a Confederate era official and later as a state newspaper editor. The obituar y notes his role in Virginia press for nearly fifty years.

Lynchburg Robert Virginia Phoursiay Wits

Hayes to Cuba Not Certain in Lynchburg Report

A Lynchburg report states Maj. Jack Hayes will likely accompany to Cuba, but a missal says Seventh Cavalry U.S. will go with him to Cuba. The Major went to Washington to seek help in securing West Point for his son. he will not go to Cuba with me.

Lynchburg May U. P Cen Mitshuset Tae Mie Jack Hayes Cuba H Tanes Seventh Cavalry U.S. AL Washington West Point

Friction grows between London town residents and chartered company

A Glebe dispatch reports serious friction between residents of London town and the British South Africa Company. The company administrator, by address to the troops, promised compensation for personal losses incurred during the recent troubles.

London May Pa Aa Glebe Ays British South African Company Bad Grey British South Africa, Company Oan

Board resignations threaten British South Africa Company

London reports that some board members demand removal of Cecil Rhodes and Alfred from all ties to the company or they will resign. The Duke of Fife did not attend the latest directors meeting.

London IUC British South Africa Company Ignations Cecil Rhodes Alfred Duke of Fife

Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 6 p m May 4 is warm and fair. The outlook for Friday night and Saturday is continued fair conditions with mild temperatures and no significant precipitation expected.

Indianapolis

Local Business Briefs Highlight Sales And Store Ads

A compilation of shop notices and promotions from various merchants. Listings include discounts on clothing, footwear, furniture, bicycles, and groceries. Prominent names include The Original Eagle, Waverley wheel, Arcade clothing sale, and Maguire's Granger store with Sunday bargains.

Albert Gall Bryce’ A'S Liuntington Seed Company Parrott & Tagegart Gray &Gribben Wm. Buschmann & Co Waverley Globe Clothing Company W. G. Wasson Wasson Rubens’ Bates House Kahn Tailoring Company Broad Ripple Park Surbey & Armt's New York People’s Outfitting Company Messenger Arcade Maguire Granger Western Dry Goods Company Geo. Kreitlein Great Progress Clothing

Milwaukee Street Railway Strike Reaches Crisis

Milwaukee May 8. The street railway strike remains unsettled as of Friday morning with fewer cars. Blockaded tracks and erratic service deter riders who fear stones or bottles. Arbitration talks continue between the council and merchants association, with pressure to resolve or risk revoking the franchise and court appeals, as in Brooklyn.

Milwaukee U. TP Wewer Council Merchants’ Association Popular Dancer Brooklyn

Buffalo Bill's Wild West Parade Dazzles Indianapolis Crowd

CURY'Ss SHOW Cal Wim. FP. Cady, known as Buffalo Bill, arrived with his riders of the world. A grand parade through Indianapolis featured Indians in feathered regalia, cowboys in buckskin, U S cavalry, German hussars, French chasseurs and Irish lancers. Colonel Cody led in a carriage. 400 mounted men and women marched past as crowds filled the streets. The company stays two days for matinees and adds an electrical lighting plant to the big tent.

Cal Wim Cady Buffalo Gall Will West Congress Washington Si Indianapolis United States Germain Hussars Gol Cody Del Deadwood

City bids on street improvements rejected by board

The Board of Works reviewed bids for paving Senate avenue and Roanoke street with asphalt brick and wooden blocks. All bids were rejected after mis bids and contract errors. future bids to be advertised. A contract for Udell street and a sewer in the Walcott Street alley were awarded, with other work to commence pending notice.

Board of Works Senate-ave Washington-st Kentucky-ave Western Paving and Supply Company Trinidad Pitch Lake Indiana Bermudez Asphalt Company Bermudez Asphalt Parkhurst Warren-Scharf Asphalt Paving Company Roanoke St Vermont St Michigan St Indiana Bermudez Asphalt Company Capital Paving and Construction Company Standard Brick Poston Daniel Foley Buckeye Cypress Indiana - Bermudez Asphalt Company Hoosier Construction Company Browder & Shover W. Nolting Quincy St Michigan-ave Tates-st Gillard-ave Udell-st Northwestern-ave Geo. W. McCray Maplest McCarty Ray St Gansberg & Roney Walcotte St

Preachers Mix Declared Resignation Over Justice in Conference

The Methodist Episcopal general conference in Cleveland on Friday morn ing featured heated debate over Indian school funding and women delegates expenses. Rev Dr Neeley and Rev Dr Cranston clashed over seating and payment, Bishop Hurst presiding amid a flood of appeals and protests before resolutions were withdrawn. Bishop Taylor and Bishop Thoburn delivered reports on Africa and Asia missions, noting gains in conferences, languages, and converts.

Cleveland General Conference of The Methodist Episcopal Church Hurst Wing New York King Morvis Sharp Ohio Miuny Henor Wan Neeley Philadelphia Lars Cranston Colorado Neelow Sturst Dor. Cranston Oor William M. Fresinger Gentral Pennsylvania Cranston Brysinger Flo 3Ishon Kynett Proysinger Dr. Neeley Hurstid Bishop Taylor Africa Iou Missionary Society Thoburn India Asia Epworth League

Town Meeting Plan Outlined at National Municipal League

Baltimore May 8 delegates at the National Municipal League sessions heard advocates of town meeting ideas to replace ward bosses with broadly representative councils. Talks by Williams Pricer Buller and Thatcher argued for local powers, civil service reform, and a strong mayor system to end fragmented boards and commissions. A banquet followed with a motion thanking the president for civil service expansion.

Baltimore, May New York Board of Municipal Control Henry A. Williams Baltimore Tle James W. Pricer Stary City Club Lould John A. Buller Milwaukee Municipal League Butler City of London Eng John Boyd Thatcher Albany N. Y United States of America Sam Tapfy Cleveland U. P National Municipal League Eotel Rennett William Aiken Norwich Conn League United States Gen. Aiken Charles J. Gonavarre

Civil service rules widen classified service to ICC

The president issued an order amending civil service rules on Friday to bring the Interstate Commerce Commission into the classified service, affecting about 140 employees.

Washington U. P Civil Service Inter-State Commerce Commission

Attorneys Ask Delay In Tobacco Price Fix Case

New York May 8 UPI counsel for officers and directors of the American Tobacco Co indicted for conspiracy to control paper cigarette prices asked to inspect the indictment and enter a plea next Wednesday. The request was granted and the matter was postponed. None of the indicted have been arrested though assurances are given they will appear in court when needed. Hardwood mantels grates Jno M Lilly.

New York U. P Consel American Tobacco Company

McKinley Cousin Leads Kosciusko Delegation At State Convention

Lucius B. McKinley of Warsaw, a four year law practitioner and former Baptist preacher, was elected as a Kosciusko county delegate for the Republican state convention. He supports his cousin McKinley and seeks the prosecuting attorney post, while four of twenty delegates voted against instructions.

Kosciusko County MccKinley Lucius B. McKinley Warsaw L. B. McKinley

Ohio Dow saloon tax challenged test of constitutionality

The Liquor Dealers Association of Ohio plans to test the constitutionality of the Dow saloon tax. They oppose the increase from 250 to 350 dollars, starting June 20, and will file injunctions in every county to block collection. The case aims for the Ohio Supreme Court, likely taking months, while counties fear lost revenue from about 8,60 saloons and potential state, county, and municipal funds totaling around 3,000,900 dollars.

Toledo May Liquor Dealers’ Association of Ohio Supreme Court of Ohio Supreme Court

Births and Deaths Notice

Births mentioned for Reinhardt and Hulder Gobhar Oscar and Nate Wamsley Chas and Cora Bixby John Rodifred. Deaths listed Shaffer Harman Jasper Elizabeth Landers Harry Duke John Miller Wm Goggin Bertha Davis. Hepatitis and cancer, tuberculosis and heart disease noted with ages and addresses. Marriages listed Geo Elliot and Helefe Rounds Abiah Beckett Mattie Mavis August Ragge Ruth Jacob Burck and Elizabeth Weilacher.

Reinhardt Hulder Gobhar Thomas-ave Oscar Nate Wamsley Deanglasst Chas Cora Bixby Clfford-ave John and Josie Rodifred N. East-st Feo. Shaffer East-st Harman Jasper New Jersey St Elizabeth Landers N. Capitolave Harry Duke Lawrence-st John Miller S. Play-st Wm. Goggin S. East-st Bertha Davis Patterson-st Geo. Elliot Hlefe Abiah R. Beckett Mattie Mavis August Ragge Miss Ruth Jacob Burck Elizabeth Weilacher

Child gravely injured after wagon run over locating driver unknown

A six year old boy, son of Jacob Smith, a gardener at 444 S Ellindis street, was fatally injured when a loaded gravel wagon ran over his abdomen on Thursday. The driver fled the scene. Dr Barr of the City dispensary attends the lad.

Jacob Smith S. Ellindis St Dr. Barr

Trial of Ton Rooker Opens in Noblesville

The trial for Ton Rooker charged with attempting to kill Mrs Emma Peel begins in Noblesville on Monday. The report notes local observations from Buffalo Bill show crowds and police advice to secure doors, plus various town events and community concerns from May.

Ton Rooker Emma Peel Noblesville Colbert Soldiers’ Monument Miss Vodiavia State Board of Agriculture State House Willitan Juvens Capital A. P. Stanton Delaware St North Carolina Bill” Nye Asheville Florida Anna Stanton Harry Ballard Paris Mansur Block Washington St Noble County Medical Society Albion Hurry

Democratic convention finances near Chicago with guarantors meeting

In Chicago on May 8, talks between local guarantors and the national Democratic Committee sales group await a likely Friday decision. Substantial agreement on funding is sought, with questions on whether funds will cover the convention's $40,000 guarantee. Local and national figures discuss timeliness and reliability of pledged money while security concerns rise amid circus crowds. Nearby, police report thefts and a grand larceny arrest linked to the wild west show scene, with a suspect found carrying cash, a watch, and rings.

Chicago U. P National Democratic Lette Elie Seele May Grua

Starr in Court for Burglaries and Grand Jury Waiver

Whitt Starr, a noted burglar, appeared in police court Friday morning on house breaking and grand larceny charges. He waived examination and was bound over to the grand jury. Authorities allege robberies at the residence of G.F.ams at 1448 FE New York St. Detectives connected earlier arrests in Louisville with Indianapolis.

Whitt Starr Cha G.fams New York St Louisville Indianapolis Thornton

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