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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1895
Page
1
Danville Indiana reports the Hinshaw murder verdict after two hours of jury deliberation. The minister Hinshaw is condemned to imprisonment for life with his mother present outside the jail and a motion for a new trial filed by his counsel.
In a court house hallway, Foppiano and Royse argue about coverage of a Republican ticket story as editors debate space. The scene ends with tense chatter and questions about a column and votes.
Jno. M. Lilly offers a large variety of bathroom tiles and tables. W. M. L. Elder promotes Sun readers with seven tall style hats at $1.50, claiming best value for the money. Dalton, hatter, Bates house.
After 24 hours of deliberation in federal court Percival Coffin was found not guilty on one count while Francis Coffin was convicted on several counts. The defense planned a motion for a new trial as Francis Coffin faced sentencing with a 2 p.m. deadline, and he was to be released on bond pending further action.
Propr proprietors J A Williams and J B Sanderson were arrested on arson charges after a blaze at their Bellefontaine and Seventh Street store was found to have started in the meat department basement. Detectives found burned candy and excelsior with coal oil odor. owners were bound over to the grand jury after waiving examination. Loss described as small.
The Albert Knapp jury verdict returned Wednesday night finds Knapp guilty of attempted assault on Bessie Draper near Wisconsin Street. He receives ten years imprisonment and a $100 fine. Knapp, deemed a bad man, allegedly lured Draper claiming employment. In New Jersey, John C. Steech was hanged in Hudson County jail for murdering his wife on June 3.
Amusements announce a Thursday Park show The derby mascot. Empire hosts Two old cronies early next week. Grand presents A black sheep Hoyt's farce Thursday night.
Local water well service advertises driven wells at 40 cents per foot on Indiana Avenue with telephone contact 179L for estimates and installations.
In criminal court Ira Wilson, accused of stealing a horse, tells of drinking day events from a road house to a jail stay. His mother, a widow, testifies to his good character before he is sentenced to six months in the workhouse. witnesses describe a day of tavern stops and confusion.
Gov W Powell announces he will resign as superintendent of police at noon Oct 1 to return to private life. He cites personal sacrifice and limited salary, plans to focus on mining and business interests and Fraternal loan association work, while remaining in the city and supporting his department.
Reports say the Corbett Fitzsimmons prize fight may occur in Chickasaw Nation or New Brunswick if acceptable terms are reached. Texas lawmakers pass a law to block the bout, prompting promoters to seek alternate sites such as New Brunswick or Mexico.
Advices from San Tiagre claim insurgents near Wy West are quietly preparing for encounters. A military hospital doctor at Sono caused nine deaths by medical error. Also reports forecast warmer conditions with rain possible Friday night. Incendiary fire at 1:50 am Thursday damaged B. J. Williams grocery, 250 dollars loss. Various legal cases, divorces, and births listed. Public notices include pension paper surrender, damages claims, and marriage licenses across multiple names and counties.
Classified notice lists stove services with service at 30 cents and phone number 1791. Mentions Frank Butts and Jno. M. Lilly. Also advertises Dr. John at the English Opera House with a Friday night lecture or talk titled “Did man ends God, or did God make man?”
Democratic nominee John O Connor pledges opposition to natural gas meters and aims to lower streetcar fares. Republican Ward 14 nominee John Murphy backs gas competition, lower fares, and city treasury gains. Democratic Ward 14 candidate James T Smith vows to favor public good, oppose corporate favors, and resist gas meters.
Three section men sitting on a powder box at Lamont, Oct 3, lit a match to smoke. The match ignited 60 pounds of powder, blasting them about 20 feet. One man with a flaming back fell into water and had skin peeled from his back. another had exposed ribs. All victims are beyond recovery.
In Constantinople on October 8 the riot and bloodshed tied to Armenians presenting a petition to the Sultan escalated. The Sofias mob, led by Mohammedan students, attacked Armenians with bludgeons, looting houses and stores and causing many deaths. Troops are now posted at threatened points, though fear of further disturbances persists.
Local ad offers well drilling and cistern services with guaranteed workmanship. Contact by phone at 796 or visit 205 E Washington St to request service.
A morning meeting at the Y M C A discussed political leadership and reform with President and Mayor Dehny addressing attendees. Speakers included Rev. Hunter and Rev. Rondthaler as the program continued into the afternoon with talks by L. I. Russell of Columbus.
Joseph Oaklandon, 27, died Wednesday after a gravel wagon wheel struck him as horses startled the team. He was thrown to the ground and the wheel passed over his chest, fracturing a rib near the heart. In Montpelier Oct 3 Cain and Wm Grose reported near the city two days later a 200 yard blast north of the Nitro magazine buried explosive cans beneath the launch site. The explosion shattered trees, rattled buildings, and blew windows.
Harley Di Toronto rode an unpaced mile on Jarvis Street in 53.45 seconds, a world record. Timekeepers were John J. Johnson and Preside Little of the Canadian wheel association. The asphalt course downhill with two feet to the mile aided the effort.
Ricamont Indiana October 3 reports a wagon journey from Brown Ohio to Anderson Indiana. John Spencer and two children arrived safely but Mrs Spencer was badly burned in a star fire. She died Thursday morning after being found Wednesday evening. the details of others are unclear.
A tradesman Edward Mo perous fatally shot his wife in a Chicago hotel Thursday as an escapee fled with a fine, while Robert McClintock publican candidate for council withdraws amid rumors. Reports note General Mahone’s condition. physicians warn exhaustion risk. a Republican open meeting at Nobles Street featured speakers C A Bookwalter and George Galvin.
Fragmentary OCR notes list items related to cistern cleaning and pumps with a price of 1.50. A name Butts appears with an Indiana address 133, suggesting a local sale or service listing. Details are incomplete.
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