Hinshaw Case Stirring Hendricks County Mystery
Danville Indiana May 27 Special Cor recounts growing belief Rev William Hinshaw killed his wife and the tense hunt for motives. Investigators probe Belleville ties and a possible Belleville woman name remains undisclosed as Hinshaw’s trial is planned for September with Hendricks Randolph county figures and local law firms in play. The Sun quotes Prosecutor Otis Gully as saying the state will reveal all at trial while coroner and judges weigh further examinations. Gen James B Swain dies in Sine Sina New York area.
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Danville
Ind
Hendricks County
Hinshaw
Belleville
Hendricks
William Hinshaw
Randolph County
the Sun
Otis E. Gully Bald
Indianapolis
Gully
Wills
Ite
Ora I. Barnhill
Hogate & Blake
Parker & Downard
Jess
Danvinle
Rev
Missing girl and local notes spark a busy Martinsville day
Mary L. Dixon, 15, is missing from 214 Middiest. A string of small-town events follow from a sleuthing school board official to saloon fights under the Nicholson law. Amateur press club adopts the prefix Riley and elects Sam Steinberg president. Cleveland club plans its first annual ball in new hall on W Washingtonst. Other items: burglar scares, militia plans, a court case transcript, school enrollment figures, and local social events in Indianapolis area news.
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Mary L. Dixon
Loeper
Martinsville
Second Ward
Riley
Sam Steinberg
Cleveland Club
W. Washingtonst
Calve
Martin Beuschsemann
T. N. Alabamast
Frank Stalnaker
Indianapolis
Kerr
Brady
Arthur Kramer
Ludlow-ave
Pittsburg Life Insurance Company
Capitol-ave
Georgia-st
Ketcham
Roby
Supreme Court
Indiana
Indianapolis Union
Bellefontaine Hall
Jas. McCoy
C.J. Wagner
N. Tllinois-st
Ohio St
Oscar Hager
Meridian St
Mayflower Congregational Church
Seventh St
Wilson
Dr. Hyde
E. D. Curtis
Geo. Hill
Carstensen
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Indiana Law School
Indianapolis Stars
Ohios
Blue Caps
Loyals
Young Unions
Pequods
Rose Club
Yonkers
Fearless
Rosedale
Bickers
Big Four
Yanks
Stars
Picked Nine
Brennas
Carl
Damsel Henry
John
Elizabeth Edwards
Edward
Maggie Marr
James P. Miers
Gresham Relapses as Pleural Fluid Reaches Lungs
Washington May 27 Secretary Gresham relapsed at 6 AM and by noon lay in a critical condition. Pleural fluid gathers about the lungs making breathing painful and difficult. His son Otto has been summoned from Chicago as uncertainty lingers. Later reports say his condition continues to worsen with slow possible recovery if he rallies.
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Washington
Gresham
Otto
Chicago
Washineton
Memorial services honor veterans and fallen in multiple churches
In First Baptist church the Thomas post held a grand memorial with about 150 members present. Commander Merrifield’s hymn Flag of our Country and Rev Ellison’s sermon praised American institutions and ballot purity. Grace church attendees heard Rev Black oppose Confederate memory. Second Lutheran and Seventh Presbyterian services followed with poignant sermons and veterans as guests.
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First Baptist Church
Thomas Post
Merrifield
Ellison
H. J. Black
Grace Church
Seventh Presbyterian Church
W.R. C
Gordon Post
Knox
Copeland Is Free After Four Hour Jury Acquittal
Wim M Copeland was acquitted by a criminal court jury after four hours deliberation in a sensational April 17 1894 case involving an alleged attempt to shoot his brother in law William Bruning. The verdict followed emotional insanity instructions and left Copeland and his wife Mrs Copeland tearful as the jury report was announced.
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Wim. M. Copeland
Wm. Bruning
Miller, Winter & Lam
Duncan
Browder
Indianapolis
Bruning
Lovers of Art Honor Herron Bequest at Indianapolis Event
About 400 citizens attended the Grand Opera house Saturday night for a ceremony recognizing John Herron’s bequest to the Indianapolis art association. Mrs May Wright Sewall presided and spoke of art as divine language. Gov Matthews sent a congratulatory letter. Local editors praised the benefactor and the need for art. Various figures sent congratulations. Leman Sonic Laxative 50 cents. Best spring tonic offered to ladies.
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John Herron
Grand Opera House
Indianapolis Art Association
May. Wright Sewall
Gov. Matthews
A. P. Stanton
Herron
Stewart
The
Sentinel
Rappaport
Fees Tempting as Police Testify in Insanity Inquests
Long-standing complaint cites high costs from police witnesses in insanity cases. In 1894 about six officers per case earned 1 25 each, totaling roughly 230 for the year. Since Jan 1 1895 seven cases list seven to eight witnesses, including clerks, matrons, and chiefs, drawing 1 25 each, with multiple repeat names such as John Long and Al Taffe among others.
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Jerry O'Connor
al. Taffe
J. F. Quigley
John Long
A Northern Lynchings Rivalry With the South
Attorney Chas Notworthy visited Danville Illinois and reported that lynchers remain widely supported. He claims juries would not convict the hangers and doubts the courts will pursue the matter, reflecting strong sympathy for the attackers.
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South
Chas. Notworthy
Danville
Tie
Porch-climber Steals from Hackleman Home on Illinois
A porch-climber entered 226 N Illinois St Saturday night, slipping into W. W. Hackleman and Geo Hench’s room. He escaped with Hackleman’s gold watch, a suit of clothes, and $17, all stolen quietly under the electric glare, as city sleuths were not nearby.
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Hackleman
Illinois St
W. Hackleman
Geo. Hench
Receiver declares another dividend at 10 percent
Receiver Hawkins of the Indianapolis National Bank proclaims a 10 percent dividend with payment to begin Tuesday morning at offices located at the corner of Kentucky avenue and Washington street. The offices will stay open each evening this week for creditor settlements. Ellis Boyce, an ardent amateur cyclist, had an accident on Capitol Avenue after attempting the Washington Street curve, slamming his face and sustaining bruises. Capitol basement plans include bringing a mule to quell the bicycle mania. Flour price rises trigger a bread rate hike to 5 cents per loaf starting Tuesday morning.
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Hawkins
Indianapolis National Bank
Kentucky-are
Washington-st
Boyce
Ellis Boyce
Capitol
Washington St
N. Capitol
Ellis
Capitol Ave
Capt. Ward
Tom Stuy
Senate rules panel to review changes this Saturday
Honolulu officials deny fears of island revolt as discussions continue. German bankers oppose any currency law changes unanimously. Nabrulla Khan, son of the Afghan ameer, was received by the Queen on Monday. British cabinet vows to press the fight in the Commons through autumn regardless of tiny margins.
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Senate Rules Committee
Honolulu
Nabrulla Kahn
Ameer
Afghanistan
House of Commons
Brewers Fail To Score In Friday Game Versus Hoosiers
Brewers manage only two runs in a Friday outing against Indiana. Two pitchers at that cannot beat the Hoosiers and two pitchers of any other brew. Bottled by the Home Brewing Company. Telephone 1050.
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Brewers
Hoosiers
Sone
Columbia
Home Brewing Company
Burglary Victim Tortured to Reveal Cash and Check
In Bonpour New York on a Sunday night, a thief broke into tobacconist John Harrington’s sleep chamber, bound him and demanded money. After torture with a club and burned feet, Harrington disclosed $31 in cash and a $2,500 check, but the burglar fled with other valuables and left no clues.
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Bonpour
N.Y
John Harrington
Harrington
Lively Impeachment of Montgomery School History
A lively Monday office meeting of the G A R committee drafted a written impeachment of Montgomery's school history. The report cites bias favoring Confederates and neglect of Union heroes, while defending that Lee was credited for accuracy. The Board of Education will consider the matter on July 1.
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Office of Supt.-of-Instruction
G. A. R. Committee
A. O. Marsh
W. 8. Haggard
Jacob J. Todd
Wm. M. Cochran
Wm. H. Armstrong
C. J. Graham
Montgomery
Lee
Jackson
Board of Education
Churchyard Tragedy Ends With Fatal Foed Between Families
In Nicholasville Kentucky Geo Montgomery John Montgomery and Archie Riley met at Troy presbyterian church. Old feud flared after Riley betrayed a Montgomerys sister two years earlier. A deadly fusillade followed leaving Riley fatally shot and Geo Montgomery mortally wounded. The casualties stem from a long running family dispute among prominent locals.
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Nicholasville
Geo
John Montgomery
Archie Riley
Troy Presbyterian Church
Here
Riley
Montgomerys
Geo. Montgomery
Debs Conviction Upheld as Court Denies Writ
Washington May 27 The U S Supreme Court denied the writ of habeas corpus asked by Eugene V Debs and other officers of the American Railway Union convicted in Chicago They will have to serve out their sentences The funeral of Mrs Chas R Williams was held at 4 p m Sunday from the family home 883 N Meridian st Rev Haines officiated with Rev Theodore Williams of Martinsburg N Y The remains were taken to Chicago Sunday night for burial in Lake Forest cemetery
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A. BR. U
Washington
U. S.S. Supreme Court
Eugene V. Debs
Debs
American Railway Union
Chicago
Chas. R. Williams
Meridianst
Haines
Theodore Williams
Martinsburg
N. Y
Lake Forest Cemetery
Noted turfman Morris dies in Kerrville Texas
J A Morris a renowned turfman dies at Kerrville Texas. Other items note doubts about Marti Cuban patriot, Italian ministerialists win, Mrs Hannah Martin dead in Cincinnati, Armenians smuggle arms, new steamship St Louis tests successfully, Senator Blackburn criticizes Carlisle on money.
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J. A. Morris
Kerrville
Tex
Marti
Zanesville
Hannah Martin
Jesus Christ
Cincinnati
Russia
New Steamship
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Blackburn
Lawrenceburg
Carlisle
Ex-Rep from Marion County Attacks Gov Matthews
W. Van Arsdal drives at Gov Matthews over Roby bills and Nye quarrel. He says the legislature bears no blame for failures, accuses Nye of blocking action, and dismisses talk of an extra session. He cites Supreme Court guidance for salary payments by county officials.
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W. OC. van Arsdal
Marion County
Matthews
True Sow
Nye
Wye
Senate
Supreme Court
Mrs. Chase's Relief Fund Called For in Indiana
A Columbus dispatch reports Rev. Z T Sweeney urged public contributions to aid Mrs. Chase of Irvington widow of the late ex governor. The Sun noted she is not destitute yet nearly without means and prefers not to be the subject of gossip. Mrs. Lucas says she has a life insurance of about 1000 and perhaps more, while Mrs Chase remains nearly blind and burdened by bereavement living in Irvington. The Grand Army plans a collection to aid her and hopes to provide for her remaining days.
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Columbus
Ind
Z. T. Sweeney
Chase
Irvington
The
Sun
Fires Raging in Northern Forests Sparking Rail Losses
Reports from SeuPrEmer Wisconsin dated May 27 describe widespread forest fires in the northern wooded districts. Northern Pacific lines report the burning of a hundred cars of ties and four box-cars. In contrast Sananac Lakes New York also dated May 27 notes heavy rains have extinguished Adirondack fires.
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SeuPrEmer
Wis
Northern Pacific
Sananac Laks
N. Y
Adirondacks
Shot Him Dead in Saloon Row At Rochester
Egbert Chatfield admitted APA membership during a saloon argument in Rochester. Dominick Kearne, a bystander, expressed approval before Chatfield shot him dead shortly before midnight. The incident occurred May 27 as the argument escalated and ended in a fatal shooting.
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Rochester
Egbert Chatfield
APA
Dominick Kearne
Chatfield
Police Chief Byrnes Retired by New York Police Board
New York on May 27 reports Police Chief Byrnes was retired by the police board Monday afternoon with no reasons given.
Weather outlook for May 28 two day period
Forecasts for the 36 hours ending 8 p m May 28 show warmer and fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with likely local showers in the afternoon or evening. Also includes an advertisement for Lemon Tonic-Laxative priced at 50 cents per bottle and a tonic marketed to ladies as a valuable spring remedy.
New Trial Sought in Nettie Cleggett Case Murdering Babe
Nettie Cleggett, 22, colored, sentenced to five years for killing her infant at Greenfield after an 18 hour jury deliberation. New trial to be filed by Attorney Hanna based on new epilepsy evidence from her elderly Connecticut father, suggesting insanity. Witness Geo Henry, who aided flight, escaped from workhouse prior to testimony.
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Nettie Cleggett
Greenfield
Indianapolis
Thornton
Buchanan
Hanna
Nettie Clegpett
Robinson
Connecticut
Nettie
Hancock County
Geo. Henry
Henry
Tie
Supt
Matthews
Prayers and Songs Danville Lil May 27 Lynching Burials
The bodies of John Halls and William Royce, lynched early Saturday for the assault on Miss Barnett, were buried at South Danville Sunday. Rev. Griffin spoke at Halls grave urging a true life. Royce's was lowered after a prayer and quartet. Barnett showed no improvement until learning the killers were dead.
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Danville
Lil
John Halls
Wm. Royce
Miss Barnett
South Danville
Griffin
Halls
Royce
Extravagant Wife Behind St Joseph Letter Theft
St Joseph Mo May 27 F Holliday a trusted local letter carrier confessed to stealing about 8000 dollars. He opened letters containing money, took a portion, and resealed them for delivery. Holliday said he was forced to steal to support an extravagant wife.
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St. Josefn
F. Holliday
Holliday
Doctor Buchanan Returns for Re Sentence in Albany
Dr. Robert W. Buchanan, convicted of murdering his wife, was brought before the Court of Appeals in Albany on Monday for re sentence. He appeared very nervous and declined to be interviewed.
Park Bank Cashier Confesses to Defalcation
Albany May 27—Cashier Griffin of the Park bank confessed to a defalcation. Stockholders covered the shortage immediately and Griffin resigned. The amount is not learned but suspected large.
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Albany
N. Y
Griffin
The
Park Bank
Altgeld Declines Labor Day Attendance in Indianapolis
Gov Altgeld will likely skip the Labor Day exercises in Indianapolis. A letter to the labor day committee, which met at English's hotel on Sunday, confirms his absence. New delegates were admitted from the Pattern Makers Teamsters Shovelers Carpenters Painters and decorators and Lawmakers unions. The committee aims to secure Ei V Debs' presence.
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Altgeld
Indianapolis
Ei. V. Debs
Kissel's Garden Opens with Summer Concert Series
Kissel's Garden plans a grand opening next Thursday evening May 30 with nightly summer concerts. The season runs through July August and September with performances every evening. Lemon Tonic Laxative large bottle 50 cents claimed as best spring tonic and valuable for ladies.
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Kissel
Une
Augusta
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Copeland
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the News
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