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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1903

Page

9

King Edward Entangled in Paris Gambling Spree Loss of 90000 Francs

Paris reports King Edward spent May 4 in a Des Capucines gambling house losing 90 000 francs. The affair, branded an escapade, is described as a human moment drawing sympathy rather than suspicion. The king’s public fondness for sport and tolerance at home are noted amid past baccarat gossip and horses.

Edward Paris S. m Des Capucines Boulevard King Edward Mjesty Albert Edward

Tragic double death tale near Connersville

In Connersville Indiana on Sunday afternoon Van Moora and a young woman named Sherwood were found on the Whitewater riverbank. Moora died after declaring he was tired of living while Sherwood initially unconscious but recovered. the incident began as a walk that turned fatal and involved threats of forced poisoning.

Connersville Ind van Moora Sherwood White‘water River Thie City Tiwan Moore Bherwood

Confessed He Robbed the Mails in Lima Ohio

May 18 Lima Ohio Walter Wilson age 2 an apprentice telegrapher at Hepburn station Hardin county has confessed to mail robbery and awaits federal officers. The report notes the confession occurred Tuesday with details suppressed by the source.

Lima Walter Wilson Hepburn Hardin County

Reporter Haunts Girls Reformatory In One Day Sale

A reporter visits the Girls reformatory on assignment. Delayed by gate closure, he endures heckling from inmates who demand coverage. The scene captures friction of press access and juvenile confinement amid a sale notice for discounted fabrics and carpet at a local store.

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Condemned killer Coppenhaver faces June 12 execution

Michigan City Indiana May 18 A corny report depicts Hyves Ora Coppenhaver the condemned murderer awaiting his death at Indiana State Prison. The supreme court rejection ends his last hope for a new trial as the gallows stands prepared. Coppenhaver remains outwardly calm, with prison chaplains and officials noting his indifference or calm bravado, while doctor and warden observe his reactions and steadiness under sentence.

Michigan City Ind Smail Indiana Indiana State Prison Hyves Ora Coppenhaver Supreme Court Coppenhaver aMcila Conpennaver Umea Lea Streaker Streaker Henderson Ooben Come Magazine Copesphayer Turoed

Gloomy North End Gallows Scene Tension Mounts

A mock-derogatory account describes Deputy Warden Morris M. Bernard’s gallows readiness for Coppenhaver and William Jackson, slated for execution between midnight and dawn. Stay of execution sought for Jackson citing insanity evidence, while the scaffold awaits rope attachment and a past execution recalls Alexander’s fortitude at Vigo county.

Morris M. Bernard Coppenhaver Wiliam Jackson Vanderburg Lust Supreme Court Jackson State Prison Alexander Vigo County Burke Mtg

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