Gun and knife shown in Copeland case courtroom
Attorney witnesses describe a large loaded revolver and a spring knife found with William Copeland. Gene Harris demonstrated the weapon on the witness stand prompting cautions from Spaan Duncan Smith and Harding. The 38 caliber revolver, loaded with one cartridge, and a four inch spring knife were introduced as evidence in Miller Winter Elam offices on April 17, 1894.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Spaan
John Duncan
Charles Smith
Newt Harding
Gene Harris
Mr. Bruning
Ad. Harris
Miller, Winter & Elam
Wm. Copeland
Smith & Wesson
Browder
Harris
Copeland
A. C. Harris
Ferdinand Winter
Mr. Phillips
Winter
Miller & Elam
Prison Controversy Delays Court Action In Indiana
A key meeting among state prison board lawyers Gov Matthews aide John R Wilson and Warden French left clerk Herman Salwasser to be shaken up. The transcript on the legality of the late prison law and ousting French was to go to the supreme court this term. Telegraphs ordered. Salwasser to send papers immediately. the court may adjourn in a month keeping the rush on for a decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Prison Board
Supreme Court
Wilson
Salwasser
Reichstag Debates Over Anti Socialist Bill Stir Berlin
In Berlin on May 9 the Reichstag heard Dr Schoenstedt say the government would accept a conservative amendment to paragraph three of the anti socialist bill. Lenzmann Richter urged rejection while Von Keller defended the government’s stance amid uproar. Koeller asserted the government bears responsibility for the bill but remains indifferent to the house’s view. Socialist Beder protested the socialists being held accountable for anarchist utterances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Reichstag
Schoenstedt
Lenzmann Richter
von Keller
Lenzmarin
Koeller
Beder
Must Treat Citizens Politely and City Work Rules
Notices order civility from street repairs foreman and crew at 247 and 249 S East Bt and to enforce proper pavement work. School chief warned about rubbish burning on Madison Ave. City attorney states surveying limited to board orders. private surveying prohibited. Also notes May 9 Berlin rumor of ex King Milan death and Albany signs police bill. Cement pumps priced at $1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W
F. J. Arens
S. East- Bt
Fisher
Madison Ave
Cityatty
Scott
Langsdale Regency Fight Names Knefler Leader In Surprise
Governor’s office drama ends with Gen. Fred Knefler chosen president of the regency. Langsdale Ransdell Cleland Mulkey English Menzies Wallace and other names discussed. Knefler’s appointment draws mixed reaction from G A R members and supporters. Sandy Foster and Gov view marked conservatism but approval follows. Monument completion hoped by veteran Lester as board roles finalize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred, Kfefler
King
Mr. Langsdale
Dan Ransdell
John Cleland
Maj
Mulkey
Bloomington
Wm. H. English
G. Vv. Menzies
Vincennes
Fred Knefter
Indianapolis
Lew Wallace
Maj. Menzies
Gen. Knefler
Attorneygen
Ketcham
Sandy Foster
Foster
Capt
Havens
State House
Sandy
Wm. N. Lester
A Wife’s Story in Divorce Plea from Haughville
Mrs Clarinda Snyder of Haughville files divorce proceedings citing four years of marriage after a prior name Dxss. She says Snyder refused rent, cursed and maltreated her son Jesse Dxss, once threatened to throw him from a window during rheumatic pain, and lately cut off the only fire by dumping water in the stove. She seeks $500 alimony and a restraint on seizing her property, which she claims he moved into and now seeks to take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarinda Snyder
Haughville
Snyder
Dxss
Jesse Dxss
Laughing Driver. Pension Agent Arrest In Indy
Martin Van Buren Spencer, a pension agent, was arrested for fast driving in Indianapolis after his horse, normally slow, suddenly bolted from a W Maryland street office toward North-side. Officer Rinker stopped the carriage at Washington and Pennsylvania streets as Mrs. Spencer laughed uncontrollably. the couple were allowed to continue after explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin van Buren Spencer
Indianapolis
Mr. van Buren
W. Maryland St
Washington and
Pennsylvania St
Rinker
van Buren
Mra. S
Spades Seeks Possession At 80 S Capitol Ave
Constable Hininger of Squire Daniels court visited 80 S Capitol Ave Thursday to enforce possession for M A Spades. Mrs O Keefe refused entry by locking doors and bolting windows while two other constables awaited a chance to seize household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Spades
S. Capitolave
Hininger
Squire Daniel’s Court
Fierce struggle ends in murder at Lucy Smith's resort
The preliminary trial of Fulton Gordon in Louisville, Kentucky resumed with admission of Gordon's confession. He describes a deadly room confrontation with Archibald Brown and his wife, who intervened to shield Brown and was shot dead as she fled. Gordon claims self defense to obtain divorce. The trial includes a letter from Brown to Mrs Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisvillia
Fulton Gordon
Archie Brown
Lucy Smith
Gordon
Brown
Sam
Laying For Roby Under Governor and General Action
The state moves toward Roby with possible legal action as governor and attorney general discuss a course. General Ketcham is authorized to pursue any action he deems possible if civil measures fail. If authorities act, militia may be kept in reserve and not needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roby
Gen. Ketcham
Ketcham
Treaty ratifications spark back-and-forth readings
May 9 reports from YoxonaMA Paris and London state China withdraws request to prolong armistice while ratifications of the peace treaty with Japan are exchanged in Paris. A Shanghai dispatch notes Russian warships at Chefoo have been painted gray and cleared for action. Washington confirms Consul Reed reports ratification exchange occurred Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoxonama
China
Paris
Japan
Spain
London
Globe
Shanghai
Che Fao
Washineton
State Department
Reed
Che Foo
Defends Wilde Asserts Americans Misread Trial
London artist A Crouse visiting Denison argues Oscar Wilde is innocent and critical of American reporting. He trusts Wilde will be acquitted and believes the crime tale will fade, urging Americans to read London papers for the true account before judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Crouse
London
John Bull
Denison
Oscar Wilde
Taz Sun
Wilde
National banks asked for May 7 condition reports
Washington May 9 The controller of the currency issued a call on national banks for a statement of their condition at the close of business May 7. Hype Park Mass May 9 At Boston Me a locomotive exploded Thursday morning killing one and injuring two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hype Park
Mass
Boston
Molders strike over wage scale and labor recognition
A large group of molders refused to work Thursday morning citing a wage dispute. They seek a minimum of 2.25 up to 2.80 with union labor recognized, while manufacturers claim a scarcity of work. Not a general strike. some workers in other shops may be sent away. About 150 foundry workers in the city affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Allfree & Co
Brown-Ketcham
Various City Notes and Local Developments in May
Saturday May 11 events announced include May 19 spring time-card changes on Pennsylvania road and Broad Ripple transit buying six open cars. Temple cornerstone set for mid June. Greene Smith and Judge Korbly to form Indianapolis law partnership. George Scattergood estate sale in Pittsburg yields $6000 for E L Robinson. Cleveland corking meeting featured Sidney Moon and Tom Colbert. Eddie Anderson, 14, jailed for burglary with 10 dollars and 80 days. Fireman McDonald reinstated after insubordination charges. Electric road Marion to connect with city to be started within ten days, finishing by Sept 1. Burglar in women’s clothes thwarted at 180 N Mississippi. Representative Josiah Allen reports riot details before Marion grand jury. Ed Lewis, one-legged tramp, still missing. two youths arrested with revolvers. Installment license law clarified by Acting Judge Carter. Phoenix Telephone Company incorporated with 100000 capital. Latonia race track to house a foreign book. pool room under construction. Oakley Latonia dates possibly run due to Reform League. Central Ave M E Church district convention draws attendees. discussions cover topics. School board order for teachers to march to state house on Decoration Day draws ire. Mammoth tumor displayed at capitol. Dr L E Russell claims 28 prior extractions without fatalities. Pension office clerk C C Kerr regrets a $1000 offer for a woman. Columbia City sends latest entrant with extreme letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Smith
Pennsylvania Road
Broad Ripple Transit Company
Scottish Rite Temple
Greene Smith
Judge Korbly
Madison
Indianapolis
George Scattergood
Pittsburg
E. L. Robinson
Cleveland Club
Sidney Moon
Tom Colbert
Eddie Anderson
Carmar
N. Capitol Ave
Charles McDonald
Capt. Robinson
Board of Safety
Marion
Anderson
Stephen J. Ward
Mississippi St
Josiah Allen
Daviess County
Marion County Grand Jury
Ed Lewis
Tie
Wm. Healy
Frank Fisher
Carter
Phoenix Construction Company
Phoenix Telephone Company
Noah J. Clodfelter
J. W. Parris
Chas. M. Waterbury
Latonia
Oakley
Reform League
Ohio
Central-ave. M. KE
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Buchte
M C. Gee
L. E. Russell
Springfield
C. C. Kerr
Pension Office
Sun
Columbia City
Disobedient Husband Jailed After Divorce Ruling
An elderly German woman secured a divorce from George Meixner from Judge Bartholomew. He was ordered to pay $80 yearly from pension. On pension day he attacked her with a brick, injuring her eye, and taunted the court. He was jailed 80 days for contempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartholomew
George Meixner
Meixner
Nell the Firehouse Dog remembered for loyalty and pups
Nell, a 14 year veteran of the No 1 firehouse, died after a poisoning. She sired 127 pups, kept one lookalike named Little Nell, and was famed for scouring for victuals, returning full, and leading fires as the first in and last to leave. The crew mourns her memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 1 Engine House
Nell
Department
No,l
Prisoner George Davidson Dies in County Jail
George Davidson aged about seventy died suddenly from heart failure at 5 am Thursday in the county jail where he had been held since March 7 on a surety of the peace bond for threatening to shoot his son. He complained of illness Wednesday night and had a history of heart trouble. officers found a knife and chloral in his pockets on prior confinement. Coroner Castor ruled the death not a suicide, noting prolonged rain and enforced abstinence as contributing factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Davidson
Ife
Castor
Davidson
Dallas Exposition Hopes Host Big Fight Next October
Dan N. Stewart a wealthy Texas sportsman is in constant wire contact with Mr Brady and plans to stage the Corbett Fitzsimmons bout in Dallas during the exposition next October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalas
Tex
Dan N. Stewart
Texas
Brady
Corbett- Fitzsimmons
Dallas Exposition
Locked in Vault While Experimenting With the Lock
Marison Wisconsin on May 9 expert Marsh and assistant state treasurer Dow were locked in a vault for an hour during a lock experiment. They were exhausted when released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marison
Wis
Marsh
Treas
Dow
One Man Killed and a Building Wrecked in New Jersey Explosion
An explosion of gas at the Koessler Hasslacher chemical works in Prrry Ampoy New Jersey on Thursday fatally injured August Lembickle and completely wrecked the building. Citizens thought it was an earthquake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prrry Ampoy
N. J
Koessler-Hasslacher Chemical Works
August Lembickle
Metzger Says Trust May Offer Property To School Board
Albert Metzger clarifies in the Sun interview that he does not object to the Indiana trust company selling property to the school board. He notes the trust has a right to make the offer and if the price is exorbitant the board may decide to object.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Metzger
Sun
Indiana Trust Company
Dover Ballots Show No Senate Result As Adjournment Looms
Dover May 9 report on the sixth joint assembly ballot for senator lists H A Dupont 14 Higgins 5 Ridgely 9 and Tunnell 1. Adjournment set for Thursday afternoon. The fifty fourth ballot also shows no change and Addicks predicts either election or adjournment without a senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Joint Assembly
H.A. Dupont
Higgins
Ridgely
Tunnell
Del
Addicks
Actor Toole Stricken Down in London Paralysis
London reports actor John Lawrence Toole stricken with paralysis on Thursday. Condition described as critical. Note mentions new sideboards and product claim by William L. Elder and Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder as award items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actor Toole
London
John Lawrence Toole
Dr. Price
San Francisco
Morrison will case draws crowds as $500000 estate fight nears end
Interest peaks in the Morrison will case in Ricamond Indiana as closing arguments proceed. Defense wraps Thursday while Judge Harrison will speak Friday for the plaintiffs. Ex-Gov Foraker and delegations from Indianapolis and Cincinnati expected among the large Wayne county court room audience. Estate valued at about $500000 with projected litigation costs near $100000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricamonp
Ind
Morrison
Henry A. Johnson
Harrison
Wayne County Court House
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Foraker
Ohio
Mystical Moon Bird Shapes Night Sky Rift
At about eight o'clock Wednesday evening a cloud rift crossed the moonlit sky from southwest to northeast. An oddly shaped cloud formed into a large winged bird that appeared to fly backward, its beak seeming to sink into the moon’s center, painting a striking nocturnal silhouette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird of Mist
Governor Matthews to tour South with stops in Dixie
The governor plans a September tour to Chicamauga with the battle field commission and then Atlanta for the cotton exposition. He may deliver free silver rhetoric and hint at a presidential bid in Mississippi bayous. Friday night he speaks to the State loyal legion at Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Matthews
Chicamauga
Battle Field Commission
Atlanta
Dixie
Loyal Legion
Fort Wayne
Clash of Courts in Chickasaw Nation Sparks Civil War Threat
In Pearson Texas on May 9, Chickasaw nation courts convene at Tishomingo with officers from judge downward. Clashes appear likely as both factions are stubborn and armed. Gov mediation offers are refused as tension climbs and a single shot could trigger a civil war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicakasaw
Pearson
Tex
Tishomingo
Acclash
Bassen
Freight wreck kills three tramps near CeLina
East bound Lake Erie and Western freight derailed south of CeLina Ohio on Tuesday night. St Marys residents O Berely and tramp Finch of Portland Indiana died. George Anderson and William Cupe, both of Portland, were injured internally while attempting to steal a ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CeLina
Lake Erie & Western
O. Berely
St. Marys
Finch
Portland
Ind
Geo. Anderson
St Marys
William Cupe
It Was Treachery That Led to Outlaws' Death
Guthrie Oklahoma May 9. It is revealed that Dalton gang members Newcomb and Pierce, believed killed by deputies, were shot by the Dunns who posed as friends and collected a large bounty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
O. T
Newcomb and Pierce
Dalton Gang
Dunns
William Traut Liquor Dealer Fails for 250000
May 9 news reports William Traut a liquor dealer has failed with liabilities totaling 250000. The case outlines a heavy financial collapse impacting creditors and local business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Traut
Typhoid Epidemic in New Milford and Notable Deaths
Reported typhoid outbreak in New Milford Conn with health updates on Gresham and Congressman Hill. Sir Robert Peel, son of the statesman, dies in London as Lord Roseberry’s health declines. Buffalo Grant Coopersage shops burn on Wednesday night. Joss at 75,000. Chicago Tribune warns leather trust may raise prices by millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Milford
Conn
Gresham
Congressman Hill
Robert Peel
Peel
London
Lord Roseberry
Grant Cooperage Shops
Buffalo
Joss
Chicago Tribune
Leather Trust
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Milan
Servia
Albany
Priette FE. I
Wallace, Menzies, Knefler
Board OF Regents
Langsdale
Pic
Jerry Beveridge
G. Jerry Langsdale
Regency Appointing Board
Molders
City Live
Dallas
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Sime
Belaware
Wm. L. Elder
Gen. Harrison
Indiana
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