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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1896

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Kentucky Court of Appeals Rules on Scott Jackson Appeal

In Frankfort Kentucky Oct 21 the Kentucky Court of Appeals heard Scott Jackson’s motion for a new trial in the Pearl Bryan murder case. Col Lockhart argued two defendants shared guilt, questioned admission of evidence, and detailed trial rulings while replaying testimonies from Mayor Caldwell and others. The session adjourned with Jackson and Walling’s confinement raising concerns and outside support affecting meals and postage as the appeal moved forward.

Prankfort Appellate Court of Kentucky Tie Jackson Walling Lockhart Scoatt Jackson Jonga Walling Boalt Prva Commonwealth Chem Crawfore Scott Jackson Theriy Caldwell Deitsch Crim and McDermott Pearl Bryan Pryor Toelkaari Tryor Deport Indiana Dental College Cincinnati Jewis Gidty Ockhart Pranskort Ll. J. Crawford Court of Appeals Elidel

Millinery Display at Block Store Draws Crowds on Friday

Shoppers filled the W. H. Block store at Washington Street on Friday for a second floor millinery display arranged among potted plants. Hats encrusted with feathers from various birds hung with canaries overhead while volunteers from the free kindergarten and children's art society served lunch on the fifth floor. Proceeds from the event supported the society and were boosted by the store owner.

W. H. Block T and Washington St Canary Free Kindergarten and Children’s Art Society Bac Block

Weather Forecast for Indianapolis With Unclear Details

Forecast for Indianapolis is cloudy with some sun and mild temperatures. The text is garbled but suggests a mostly cloudy day with possible light precipitation and variable temperatures. No precise times, dates, or numeric figures could be determined from the fragment.

Deaths And Marriages In Local Notices

Deaths list several infant and adult entries with partial addresses and parents. Notable items include Infant Macintosh nine months and Brights Disease references. Marriage licenses show Albert Johnson with Mary Myers and Nathan Garhart with Annie Potter among others.

Albert Johnson Mary Myers Nathan Garhart Annie Potter Tubal Alexander Enia Hart

Great collar sale at the Globe and other shop notices

A jumble of 19th century retail ads notes sales at the Globe Albert Gall Cash Store Taylors and others. It highlights a Danbury hat rug patterns mu sic hooks and bread products with various stores promoting bargains and end dates.

Globe Albert Gall Rubben Taylors Allison-Enos Co Bryce Kreitlein Wasson SUN Messenger People’s Outfitting Company New York Brosnan Bros

Robbers Strike Shea Grocery in Evening Holdup

Two masked men robbed John Shea's grocery at South and Missouri streets after 9 p.m. Thursday, pistoling five men including Black, Reilly, Doblin, and Cronin. They took $150 from the cash register plus a $7.50 check, then fled south on the Virginia street route. Police described the two suspects and searched the area, with no arrests by nightfall.

John Shea South and Missouri-sty Shea Black John Reilly John Doblin John Cronin Shen Sradenty Ile Titan Rhoed Tidimnapotte

Nicholas Born Read Dies After Liquor Habit

Nicholas Born Read aged about 68, formerly of Cantraria, died at Cir e Hospital Mourseay after years of ill health worsened by drinking. A veteran who served in WWI, he left a widow and six children to a community charity reports. his wife Mrs Barn recounts a tale of decline and neglect.

Nicholas Doorn Vanies St Cire Hospital Mourseay Barn Williams Creek Wamion Marion County Hamilton County James Letcher Mann Indianapolis Habich Kosciusko County Louis Locke Poplar Bluff Warsaw Ind Locke Sherman Krider Ansel Mather Daniel Mather M4 Io Twenty-fifth St Delphi Jonsville Gas City Fort Wayne Madison Richmaid West Indianapolis Swains Parsons Goss

Flora's Troubles and Repeated Divorce Suits

A woman about 23 years old, identified as Flora, records ongoing divorce filings against her husband Richard. She has obtained two restraining orders, dismissed both cases, and pursued new suits for cruel treatment with requests for restraining orders, all ending in dismissals as authorities anticipate further filings.

Johusten Brunere Richard McMaster Auriday

Free Silver Republicans Organize in Marion County

About 50 Republicans in Marion County formed a Free Silver club Thursday night at the Consumers' Gas Trust Building. Officers include Clavius J. Vaan Vorhis president Worth Wright vice president Clarence K. L. Watt secretary and Capt James White sergeant at arms. Several speeches urged action and some members planned to switch from their old faith.

Marion County Consumers’ Gas Trust Clavius J. Vaan Vorhis Worth Wright Clarence KL. Watt Ww. OC. Whitehead Ait James White J. T. Wales Bryan Massachusetts

When You Light Biscuits and Flour at Nobickville Milling Co

Advertisement notes guaranteed flour and biscuits from Nobickville Milling Co connected to city parcels. Mentions Frank Butts at 158 Indiana Ave with phone 1791 for inquiry.

Nobickville Miling Co Frank Butts Ind.ave

One More Hard Fall In Tax Penalty Supreme Court ruling

The Western Union tax case prompts a Supreme Court decision upholding a 50 percent delinquency penalty on telegraph companies. It holds telegraph property justifies special penalties and different revenue methods for various property types. John Smith's odd will propounds $4,120 in real estate and $1,980 in personal property with provisions for debts, family support, and specific bequests.

A. Etcheam Supreme Court Western Union Wise Mindusy Telegraph Company John Smith John J. Smith Fatacet Nanex Smith

O Connor dismissed after drunken conduct inquiry

The Board of Safety terminated Tin OConnor from the police force after an investigation on Thursday night into charges of drunkenness and conduct unbecoming an officer. Testimony described a chaotic scene with a trunk on stairs and a beating incident involving Tim OConnor and Tim Seaman, with several witnesses claiming he was not drunk. OConnor defended himself, admitted a rough morning, and the board found him guilty, dismissing him, while Patrolman Rolemax Harrison Ogborn faced related testimony about interfering with a speech and sidewalk clearance orders.

Tin Oconnor Board of Safety Tim Job S. Seaman West Sr West Sr., Appeared Befote the Board and Testified Fthatoom Ann Jocaganan Watsley Arthur Formiaivs Connor Seaman Seamany Hanken O'Connor Treer Tuly O'Conner Earrly Leamian Shewalik Morse OY Connor Piutity Ual Harrison Ogborn Meridian Olen

Four Bryan speeches set for next Tuesday meetings

Arrangements completed for four Bryan meetings next Tuesday with presiding officials Gov. Matthews and Chairman Martin along with Taggart and Rochford. Bryan arrives from Louisville at 10:40 p.m. and proceeds to the Grand hotel by club escorts. A detailed parade route circles the city ending at the Grand hotel with Adjutant Geo. Robbins acting as marshal.

Bryan State House Court House Vemainson Hall Matthews Martin Alavor Taggart Grand Hotel Gray, Cleveland Meridian Washington Pennsylvania Ohio Circle Market Muers Geo. Robbins

New Pastor Selected for Tabernacle Church

California minister Robert FE Coyle of Oakland has been named by the Tabernacle church committee as its choice for pastor. His acceptance remains uncertain as he leads a large Oakland congregation and may relocate only if moving east suits him, with a public announcement and formal notice planned next Sunday.

Tabernacle Church Robert Fe, Coyle Oakland Cal Inedianapolis West Coyle

Congress of liberal religious societies meet in Plymouth Church

The American Congress of Liberal Religious Societies will hold its third annual meeting at Plymouth Church on November 17 18 and 19. The congress aims to end dogmatic religious spirit and reduce sectarianism with speakers from across the country.

American Congress of Liberal Religious Societies Plymouth Church Parliament of Religions Otf

Special Bathroom Tiles Referenced in Murky Note

Fragmentary OCR mentions Lily and tile brand names, plus horse feeding cue. No clear event, date, or place. The readable items suggest a fragmentary shopping or home renovation note with names Lily and Mi Lilty. Further context required for a complete summary.

Suit Will Be Begun Over Populist Ticket Row

Editor Mathews declares a mandamus suit will start to force the populist committee of 18 to uphold the straight populist ticket nominated Sept. 18. He accuses leaders of duplicity and vows to defend old soldiers' influence against Fairbanks and fusion efforts.

Merion County Chas. X. Mathews Fie Mathas Oe Me

Grim Calls for Rematch with James Blackwell at 140 Pounds

Grim Wants another go after his 20 round clash with James Blackwell. He claims unfair play and accuses Blackwell of at least a dozen fouls while noting the referee did not penalize them. Grim seeks a fair rematch to a finish at 140 pounds and Mov aside.

Grim Kid Grim James Blackwell Blackwell Mov

Githoolys abroad in musical comedy at the Park

The German troupe’s Park engagement opens with a light plot and lively dancing. Dollie Brooks Mestayer earns applause for two catchy songs while Emma Siegel, Flossie Sinnott, Dorothy Decker and Agnes Bayles impress in medleys and dances. Jerome Powers and Richard Geiger also shine in descriptive songs as fashion and costumes draw praise. Performances continue Friday and Saturday.

Dollie Brooks Mestayer Emma Siegel Flossie Sinnot Dorothy Decker Agnes Bayles

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