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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1896

Page

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Trial Brings Court Toward Jury Decision

The long Campbell county murder trial of Pearl Bryan's case continues with Deliberations and court instructions. Col Nelson and Judge discuss verdict standards as a juror must find death caused by the threat or severing of the held if proven beyond reasonable doubt. Poock lobbies for the reward, claiming rightful claim to Kentucky bounty via courts.

Scott Jackson Cras Cok Nelson Hans Wentuchy Jude Telm Profos Lockhart Col. Nelson Cincinnati Commonwealth of Kentucky Pearl Bryan Poock Newport Bradley

Fragmentary Washington Pepur Mentions Cuba and Clewd

Fragmented Washington pepur text references Cuba and Clewd with cryptic phrases about presidents, insurgents, Englishmen, and Cuban armies. Readable entities include Mr Guillery and Cuba. context unclear, likely a stray editorial fragment from a morning edition.

Washington

Mills Destroyed by Fire at Glen Riddle Plant

In Chesthir Pennsylvania on Friday night the extensive cotton mills of Samuel Riddle & Sons at Glen Riddle were razed by fire. Loss estimated at 130000 with 105600 insured. Built in 1815 and later enlarged. Four hired hands left unemployed. Cause unknown. Plant to be rebuilt promptly.

Chesthir U. P Samuel Riddle & Sons Glen Riddle

Rebels threaten to refuse support over promised compensation

Cape Town May 9 Advices from Bulawayo report a meeting of troopers passed a resolution condemning Earl Gray administrator of the British South Africa Company for failing to give a written promise of compensation for losses. They threaten to withdraw support. Rebels are quiet. Cecil Rhodes remains at Gwelo.

Cape Town U. P Bulawayo Earl Gray British South Africa Company Cecil Rhodes Gwelo

Peru Mayor Jesse S. Zern Dies at 61

Hon. Jesse S. Zern, mayor of Peru, Indiana, died at his home Saturday at 1 am from complications of diseases. A 58-year Miami County resident, he served as county clerk eight years and as Peru mayor six years. A prominent Mason and state figure, funeral services will be held next Tuesday.

Peru Ind Jesse S. Zern Miami County

Knocks Elected Delegate At Glens Falls Rally

The Peoples party of the Twenty second district at Glens Falls chose A H Knox of Glens Falls as delegate to the national convention in St Louis The Omaha platform as drafted by that party in 1892 was adopted.

Saratoga N. Y U. P Peoples’ Party Twenty-second Glens Falls A. H. Knox St. Louis

Show-down Ordered by Controller on Bank Health

Washington May 9 The Controller issued a call for a report on the condition of national banks at the close of business Thursday May 7.

Washington U. P Eékies

Second Water Wells

Frank Butts of 133 Indiana avenue reports water well work at his property and provides contact number 1791 for service inquiries.

Frank Butts Indiana-ave

Professor Lang Dullness Marks Philology Session

The Indiana philological society met in room 12 at the state house for a Friday night and Saturday forenoon session. Papers touched on ancient volume traditions, philology, and etymology with humorous anecdotes about mispronunciations, while attendees noted waning reader interest in philological debate.

Indiana Philological Society State House Rames Hitle Wo Fai Agery Aes Coed Bloomington Karsten Wet Av. J. Milford Wabash College G. Ot. Eit Purdue University Tpl

Ontario Prohibition Law Question Ruling By Privy Council

The Privy Council handed down a judgment on the Ontario appeal over provincial power to enact prohibitory liquor laws. It advised discharging the Supreme Court of Canada order and provided opinions on jurisdiction, noting Ontario may legislate if liquor manufacture is a local matter and temperance act sections apply in certain districts.

Tondon Privy Council Ontario Cominiten Canada Lord Watson Lord Herschell Lord Halsbury Lord Davey R. Couch Governor-General of Canada Supreme Court of Canada Governor-General Parlament of

Schumacher interests at Marseilles assign assets

Ottawa Illinois May 9 The Schumacher interests at Marseilles consisting of the Marseilles land and water power company and the Illinois river paper company assigned at noon Saturday The assets stood at about 750000 predominate over liabilities The assignment followed the failure of chief stock holder Ford Schumacher Akron Ohio millionaire on Saturday

Ottawa U. P Schumacher Marseilles

Alice Rubber Mill to Restart in Woonsocket with 1300 Hands

Providence May 9 The Alice rubber mill at Woonsocket will restart immediately, employing 1300 workers. The rubber mill at Millville is expected to reopen next week with 1000 workers after both were closed January 18 by order of the United States Rubber Company to which they belong.

Providence R. I U. P Alice Woonsocket Millville United States Rubber Company

In Trouble. Tribune Files Mortgages In Michigan

Bay City Michigan May Tribune publishing company a client of the Chicago associated press filed three chattel mortgages totaling 11000 dollars to secure home creditors this Saturday.

Bay City Mich U. P Tribune Publishing Company Chicago Associated Press

Methodist Episcopal conference adopts woman admission vote

In Cleveland the Methodist Episcopal general conference debated inclusion of women as regular delegates. A resolution urged abstinence from intoxicants by mediators and barred Sunday school teachers from leadership if they drink. The body approved an Armenia sympathy resolution and condemned a Florida race-mix law, pledging court tests for Methodist schools’ rights. Ex-senator Harlan urged lay representation equality, with the proposal referred to lay representation committee.

Aly Methodist Church Hell Sith William Krodieck Imber Aft Harlan Town Armenia Florida Joseph (. Hartzell Louisiana Flartzell Payne Cincinnati

Nashville American Put Under Receiver In Tennessee

The Nashville American has been placed in the hands of a receiver after George G. Whitelaw of St. Louis filed for one in U S district court. Judge Charles D. Clark granted the petition naming James Allison as receiver and H M Doak as master commissioner. The 70 year old paper competes with the Sun, owned by ex Congress member B A Enloe, in a silver standard claim.

Nashville Tenn U. P Nashville American George G. Whitelaw St. Louis United States District Court American Publishing Company Whitelaw Charles D. Clark Chattanooga James Allison H. M. Doak The American Sun B. A.enloe

Children in police court stun judge with baby defendants

In a startling scene Judge Cox excoriated Mrs Minnie Fonas for bringing three children aged up to six to the police court on a warrant. Annie Toner Alice Heesfield and Willie Luggsfield were briefly cited before being discharged on prosecutor motion as the defendant parent and witnesses left with the children.

Annie Toner Alice Heesfield Willie Luggsfield Aikens Minnie Fonas Chadwick Cox Jonas Madina

Smooth civil action at ranch hotel ends in arrest

Police report a man named William M M is arrested at the ranch hotel on suspicion of robbing Louis Jacobsen at the Grand. After a preliminary hearing, he faces charges in court. Noting a string of similar hotel thefts, detectives connect the suspect to other rooms and monitor his movements.

Ranch William MM Ile Louis Jacobsen Girand AOL Court Eran Jarepry Winder Sts Bonds Denison May Thursdas Mary Powers Loonis Jacobson Chicago the Grand Jacobson Max Flo

Confessed on Gallows McRea Claims Innocence of Wives Murder

Ozark Alabama May details report Ike McRea last of McSican killers was hanged at noon confessing he and Jim Summers killed Re Swean and wife. He asserted Mitchell Wooten, hanged two years ago, was innocent Summers had been hanged six months earlier McRea sought forgiveness and faced death ready.

Huong Ozark Ala U. P.j Ike McRea McSican Jim Summers Itchell Wooten Summers McRea

Simpson jailed six years for attempted assault in Detroit

Six years in Jackson prison were handed down by Judge Hosmer for ex Police Justice J B Simpson after he denied a new trial petition. The conviction follows Simpson's earlier trial for attempted criminal assault on Miss Annie Howlett in Detroit Recorder's Court.

Detroit U. P Trudge Thasmer Recorder's Court J. B. Simpson Annie Howlett Hosmer Simpson Jackson

Omaha ex-city treasurer convicted of embezzling funds

Henry Bolln former city treasurer in Omaha is convicted in a second trial of embezzling 105500 dollars of city and school board funds. Punishment ranges from one to 25 years in prison plus a fine up to or double the embezzled amount.

Omaha U. P Henry Bolln School Board of

Elwood Fireman Cuts His Throat to Die

Elwood Indiana May 9 A member of the fire department Charles Van Ness died by his own hand Saturday morning by cutting his throat with a razor. The incident is reported by U P. Also in Washington a senate bill introduces a 200000 appropriation for a public building in McKeesport Pennsylvania. The Sun Posts Its News Bulletins in the window.

Ellwood Ind U. P Chas. van Ness Washington McKeesport Senate Quay The Sun

Far From A Cinch In Indiana Senate Fight

Indiana Democrats face a tricky convention on June 24 as Republicans court free silver and local issues. Mount may face opposition from liquor, prohibition groups, and urban voters, while Fairbanks and Melkeen lose ground due to railway ties and past maneuvers.

Republican Party Indiana

City hospital reports Lawson shows marked improvement

The City hospital reports Joseph Lawson is much improved after being struck in the head with a wooden stick by his father in law Emanuel Flora. The incident occurred Thursday night when Lawson appeared at Flora's home and began abusing Mrs. Lawson, Flora's daughter. Flora remains jailed on a charge of assault with intent to kill.

City Hospital Joseph Lawson Lawson Emanuel Flora Flora

Brooklyn's Private Builders Trial Sets Sail From Cramp's Yard

Philadelphia May 9. The new government cruiser Brooklyn left Cramp's shipyard at 7:15 am Saturday for her private builders' trial. She will maneuver slowly down the Delaware river and bay and anchor inside the breakwater Sunday night. Monday she will conduct her sea trial off the Delaware capes.

Philadelphia O. P Brooklyn Cramp Delaware River Delaware Capes

Weather forecast for Indianapolis area May 9–10

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m May 10 calls for warm weather with a humid night and Sunday. Expect gentle to moderate winds and rising temperatures through the period.

Gindianapolis

Grille and Fret Work Designs by H L Spiegel

H L Spiegel offers original and artistic grille and fret work at moderate prices. Write for designs and prices from 316 B Verst.

H. L. Spiegel B. Verst

Tearful parting for train-wreckers sent to Auburn Prison

In Rome on May 9 1911 John Watson Hildreth Werbert Plate and Theodore Hibbard were taken to Auburn prison by Sheriff Weaver after bidding farewell to relatives. Hildreth's sweet heart Miss Perryn and her mother visited him, while Hibbard and Plate bade tearful farewells with family.

Rome U. P John Watson Hildreth Werbert Plate Theodore Hibbard Auburn Prison Miss Perryn Hildreth Mr. Sayles Hibbard Plato

Death of Charles R. Deagon at Overbrook

Charles R. Deagon press agent for the Philadelphia and Reading railroad and secretary of Clover Child of Philadelphia died Saturday at his Overbrook residence. He was 30 years old.

Philadelphia Charles R. Deagon Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Clover Chil Overbrook

Local notices mix in city events and incidents

A jumble of short items reports baptist services, a sleeper train change, a hospital transfer, a death and coroner note, a charity concert at Mick’s hall, parishioner arrivals, a business visit, a bank receiver petition, a Buffalo Bill show mishap, a decrepit man found, state mining visits, a play at the Grand, a divorce dismissal, police praise amid wild west crowds, a robbery note, flour demand, and milling ads.

Moliegeave C. A. Hare Bie Indianapolis York Juslianapolis Idaurehan City St. Vincent’s Hospital Sipelas William Milltock Blakey Casforth Mick's Ilyde Sack Luc S Christian Churen Vist Jericho Annie O'Brien Idlivanbeth Davidson J. Bichel Bichel Tag Board of Health South Bend Griffin Thomas R. Paxton Vinecennes National Bank United States Darmody-Morrison Company Buffalo Bill N. J. Wiliams Washington St Senate Ave Ward State Auditor Daily J. H. Murry Eureka Springs Ark Onyx Ozark Mountains Daily Hileen Oge Father Quigley St. Patrick's Day Quigley New Holy Cross Catholic Church Colbert West St

Local Park Commission Names New Commissioner

In a short notice the Board of park commissioners announced Leedy to fill a vacancy. Mayor Taggart indicated Wheene will take the post, with terms ending March 18, 1995.

William Juceny Board of Park Commissioners Natini Leedy Mayour Denny Taggart Wheene

Castor Divorce Case Involving Inheritance Claim

Fevamped Again proceeding depicts Castor and his wife seeking a divorce. She accuses him of cruel treatment infidelity and states they married in 1888 and have a son Byron EB. She claims she used her inheritance to start her life and alleges his continued misconduct. The court is urged to grant a decree.

Castor Diver Ole Castor Byron EB Hali

Bassett's Funeral for Thomas Bass 62

The funeral for Thomas M. Bass 62 former proprietor of a New York store will be held next Monday at his late residence 599 N. Pennsylvania st. Relatives in Massachusetts expected to attend. burial details to follow. The business world widely knows the family and their Rose Street ties. News from New York reports $1,000,000 freight and $500,020 in gold aboard Saturday steamers.

Thomas M. Bass New York Frida N. Pantie ylVania St Masachusetts Ditinge Rose New. York Afroéres Thaimann & Co

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