10 Nov 1897
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1897
Page
1
Mrs Augusta Nack the central figure in the Thorn murder case has confessed detailing the crime. She reportedly faces possible second degree murder charges and a prison term as legal teams scramble for strategy at Queens county court.
In Queens Supreme Court Mrs. Augusta Nack testifies about the June murder plot with Martin Thorn, detailing the abduction and dismemberment of Gulden supppe. She describes hiring a Woodside house, disposing of body parts, and Thorn pressuring her to participate as the trial proceeds.
Testimony centers on whether the defendant shot or dismembered William Guldensuppe. The woman denies shooting or cutting the body and faces questions about statements given to police. Court adjourns for recess as Mrs. Nack resumes testimony and Thorn is expected to testify she killed Guldensuppe.
President McKinley appointed Archibald A. Young of Indianapolis as surveyor of customs at Indianapolis. Young, a member of Young and McMurray, has served as city councilman and Republican county committee chair and expects to assume duties once his commission arrives. His appointment was secured through Congressman Overstreet with Senator Fairbanks’s approval.
The piece outlines political maneuvering around A J Beveridge not officially a candidate yet his name appears in the congressional field amid supporters. It notes Joe Kealing pursues office with ambitions in county attorneyship and congress, while Overstreet seeks renomination and enjoys business and farming backing. Also mentions medical diploma mill appeals and a federal injunction in gas cases and a Muncie railroad ruling.
Havana dispatch reports Gen. Gomez active near Remedios Santa Clara with 150 men and growing. He defeats Zamora’s battalion at Charco Hondo and seeks to cross the Moron trocha to meet the new Cuban government at Camaguey. Blanco’s conciliatory policies ease Cuban hardships while Weyler’s reconcentration policy draws U.S. concern. Gen. Lee sails for Havana to observe conditions and assist Americans.
Deputy Cash Hadley relays that a new trial motion in the Swiggert case cites a doctor affidavit. Dr Eskew says Swiggert was ill from 6 to 7:30 PM on Nov 21, the night of the alleged bicycle thefts, challenging the original testimony about the defendant's whereabouts. Eskew now resides in Hagglesfield.
Limited-number sheet music giveaway announced at Blanke's Kofeko exhibit housed in the store's new basement in New York. The notice hints at novelty items and a staff desk area labeled Office Desks of all-styless-wm with cryptic wording.
The city will gain sub stations at Havehville Brightwood Mt Jackson Mapleton and North Indianapolis with Union Depot and West Indianapolis remaining sub stations. Two full stations near Tiinois and Thirteenth streets and Home and Columbia will function like central offices as stations A and B. Mail will bypass the central office and be routed directly from Tiinois to full stations.
Nicholas Hoffbauer, a former police officer, won 2850 in a suit against Citizens' Street Railroad Company. He was injured two years ago at Hill and Columbia when a Brightweed car backed onto the left track and struck him from the running board. The verdict was announced Wednesday morning in superior court.
The council meeting last Monday sparked anger in President John U. Mahoney and the Greenhorns faction. He returned home in a heated state and allegedly caused water pipes to burst, flooding the dining room and kitchen.
A delegation to Ohio seeks return of horses stolen by J. G. Koerner and sold locally but struggles to regain possession. One horse owner demands 33 dollars, claiming purchase cost, with others held for similar sums. Replevin suits likely to follow.
Indiana groups form a new society to enforce obscenity laws against obscene billboards and literature. Captain Ritter cites widespread images on Massachusetts Avenue and other sites, urging action against posters and readers while federal authorities target offenders.
Cley Life reports Hattie C Reed seeks a divorce from John Reed claiming abandonment since 18S7. Henry Van Newkirk seeks separation from Susie for alleged abandonment and affair, while Jessie M Overman seeks divorce from Harry Overman with $3,200 yearly income and $3,500 alimony requested. Minnie B Cody assigns her assets to Lee Koltgman for creditors. Sixty two witnesses testified before a federal grand jury about petty counterfeiting and post office robberies. The Guilford detective association of Dearborn county files to incorporate to catch horse thieves. The Indianapolis Congregational Club hears Rev George R Wallace on life building in literature. Rev C D Fisher elected president of the club. Epworth league cabinet announces a reception at Roberts Park Church for pastors and wives with toasts by church leaders. Noe Trio to perform.
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