Coffin case jury seated as trial refiles old charges
Opening statements detail a complex web of notes and papers found in Indianapolis while the Coffins are linked to the cabinet company. Prosecutor Carr traces intercompany loans and bank mortgages across Indianapolis and London branches, asserting misapplied funds and a large indebtedness behind the collapse. Defense attorney Winter counters that papers show remote connections and asserts no intent to injure the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Griffin
Elizabethtown
L. J. Hickman
Muncie
Gee
O. T. Martin
Clayton
Edwin Carr
Indianapolis National Bank
Indianapolis Cabinet Company
London
Indianapolis
Haughey
London House
Indianapolis Company
Carr
U. S. Office Furniture Company
Wooten Desk Company
Richmond
Acrail
Francis Coffin
Cabinet Company
Percival Coffin
New York
Boston
Winter
Indiana
Indianapolis Bank
Fletcher & Sharpe Bank
Washington
Gaker
Walker Emerges Prominently in G. A. I. Proceedings
Sept 12 Louisvrux. The main event of Thursday's G. A. I. session was the afternoon business meeting. Col J N Walker of Indianapolis was favored for commander in chief amid lively factional activity.
Accused Granger Arrested for Attempted Assault
Deprez Granger of North Indianapolis was arrested Wednesday afternoon on charges of attempted criminal assault against Bensix Farrel. He will be tried on September 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deprez Granger
Bensix Farrel
Indianapolis
Cleveland and Joe Jefferson Headed for Boston
Buzzaro's Bay reports Joe Jeff and Grover Buzzaro left Thursday morning for Boston. The pair departed early in the day as Cleveland and Joe Jefferson undertook the trip likely to the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Jeff
Grover
Buzzaro’s Bay
Cleveland
Joe Jefferson
Boston
Exoduses to Eastern Colleges And Local Happenings
Local items report a shift toward eastern college attendance, fall merchandise stocking, and social becomes. Notable notes include Jas M Dooley declared insane, streetcar injuries in Detroit, deaths and marriages, and upcoming events from gospel tent meetings to elocutionary recitals.
Mother's visit to the Holmes crime scene in Irvington
Mrs. Carrie Pitezel and her daughter Dessie toured the Irvington house where Edward Pitezel died and was burned. Dr Castor arranged transport while Mrs Pitezel sought to see rooms and the stove, cellar, and barn. She pleaded for her son Howard, asked if the blood on the stove was his, and broke down at the sight of the upstairs room. Witness Alice Ward to testify. coroner to hear verdict as the grand jury indicts Herman W. Mudgett for murder of Howard Pitezel in 1894.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
Carrie Pitezel
Dessie
Dr. Castor
Edith Castor
Edward Pitezel
Holmes
Sdoward Pitezel
Nolmes
Thlmes
Alice
Nellie
Howard
Herman W. Mudgett
H. H. Holmes
H. M. Howard
Howard Pitezel
Irvington House
Shooting for the Club Cup at Limited Gun Club
Indiana and surrounding states competed for the Grand hotel trophy with 50 targets in the main event. Harry Lyons of Louisville won in a tie break against George Elliott of Rochester after both scored 49. Comstock set a standout total with 76 of 80 in team championship events and reverse and unknown angle shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Ohio
Kentucky
Harry Lyons
Louisville
George Elliott
Rochester
Ind
Lyons
Elliott
Eliott
Krauss
Livenguth
Dando
Comstock
Britton
Wildhack
Grube
Polster
Rex
Rike
A. Mumia
D. Vvih
Robinson
Phelps
Thomas
Sherwood
Marott
Tripp
Voris
Long
Kessler
Tutewiler
Ais Partington
Mumma
Parry
O. VY. E
London
Griffith
Deschler
Morris
A. Snipe
Lockwood
Siow
Ty Buck
Craig
Spckwell
Wessling
Keine
Beck
Partington
Slumma
Williams
Slow
D. W
Townsend
Snipe
Tripup
J. W.C
Indianapolis
Mamma
Dubray
O. V
Buckley
Rilke
C. P
Bird
H. A. Comstock
Pneumonia Drills By Captain For Police Force
Thursday morning at seven Captain Quigley drilled the entire police force for 35 minutes. The men wore dripping clothing and then were sent to cool off in a brisk breeze. They sneezed and kicked at the harsh drill as veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quigley
Arrest of Albert Cummings at Fisher's bicycle store
Albert Cummings was arrested at Fisher's bicycle store on North Pennsylvania Street Wednesday afternoon while attempting to sell a bicycle very cheaply. He is thought to have stolen the bicycle and will be tried on September 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Cummings
Fisher’s
N. Pennsylvania St
Samuel Stephens Nominated for Ward 13 Council Seat
Samuel Stephens, a Republican for 61 years, was chosen as ward 13's councilmanic nominee on Wednesday night. Iran, Rusch has resigned as ward 15's council nominee due to ill health. Prohibitionists praise Indianapolis press for fair treatment and vow a hustling campaign with energetic orators and fierce eagle-screams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Stephens
Iran
Rusch
Smith
Indianapolis
All Kinds of Pump Repairing and Rockers
Repair shop listing for C. Gordon at 205 East Washington street offers pump repairs with contact via phone 795. Ad notes latest rockers available from William L. Elder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
E. Washington St
Swept by a cyclone devastates Cape Vincent depot
A terriffic cyclone swept through Warritong area on Wednesday night causing one death at Cape Vincent. Thomas Arniel and George Godfrey died from injuries in the wrecked depot. Numerous others injured include J M Anderson Maude Walsh Lillie Wilson Mia John Aiken and Eugene Fitzgerald among Cape Vincent residents. The storm wrecked the depot and caused immense property damage with injuries reported across several names and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warritong
N.Y
Cape Vincent
Lake Ontario
Thomas Arniel
George Godfrey
J. M. Anderson
New York
Maude Walsh
Kingston
Ontario
Lillie Wilson
John Aiken
Hamilton
Eugene Fitzgerald
Addie Dennison
Willie Rives
Fred Strong
Addie Dunham
Adell Seymour
Lizzie McGowan
Rose Stumpf
Grace Augustus
Steve Ondine
Man Killed by Passenger Train Near Woodside
Peter Fox, an old soldier, was struck on the Big Four tracks while avoiding a switch engine. He was hurled 15 feet, unconscious, and died later at St. Vincent's Hospital after the Thursday morning injuries. The body lies at Planner and Buchanan's undertaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Fox
Woodside
St. Vincent's Hospital
Fox
Planner & Buchanan’s Undertaking Establishment
Valkyrie Withdraws From Race After Pilot Boat Interference
New York September 12 Defenders boat maintains course as Valkyrie withdraws protesting pilot boat No 19 in the line incident. Judges boat supports the protest and Defender’s second race protest is allowed. World reports resail planned for Tuesday’s race after fouling incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Defender
Valkyrie
New Yorks
Man Commits Suicide in Chicago Hotel Over Past Regrets
W A Wilson of this city killed himself at McCoy's hotel in Chicago on Wednesday afternoon. A revolver with one empty chamber lay on the table beside a note to his brother C A Wilson of this city. The letter cited a mis spent past and said he took his life because of it. He had previously attempted morphine suicides twice. His father is a local physician and he and his brother once ran the National surgical institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Wilson
McCoy’s Hotel
Chicago
C. A. Wilson
W. Ohiost
National Surgical Institute
Phillips and Cross Rally in Kansas City Thriller
In a wild ninth inning at Kansas City, Bill Phillips drilled a three bagger and Cross followed with a homer to lift Indianapolis past Kansas City. Manning’s misplays and Watkins bold move in sending Phillips changed the game as fans erupted in a flurry of cheers and exclamations.
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Phillips
Bill
Cross
Mianning
Motz
AfeCarthy
Daniels
McFarland
Hogan
Watkins
Big Bill
Kansas City
Manning
Jhere
Rae Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Nichol
Hines
McCarthy
Carrol
Hoghever
Hatfield
Danels
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity in Sept near Crown Hill
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m Sept 18 calls for warm fair conditions with a cooler Thursday night and a cooler Friday. Organ listings start at S10. Walsehner and Son advertise 78 and 80 N Pennsyl flyantast. Rates include hacks to Crown Hill at 2 50 dollars and a 5.00 Pail cab to Crown Hill with telephone number 1061 at Booths stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
S. Walsehner & Son
N. Pennsyl Flyantast
Crown Hill
Booth
Hinshaw murder trial testimony details snow tracks and blood
Danville Indiana September trial coverage notes prosecution plans to introduce expert testimony on blood stains and a window-sill wood fragment. Witnesses describe snow depth and tracks, with testimony from Eva Worrell and Joseph Alexander corroborating earlier accounts. The court debated admissibility of evidence as proceedings continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danvitsx
Ind
Hinshaw
John Fries
Indianapolis
Tvshaw
Mr. Smith
Dr. Geis
William Thast
Tom White
Hast
White
Clayton
Dr. Dryden
Fast
Eva Worrell
John Worrell
Marker House
Barker
Miss Worrell
Tras
Jos. Alexander
East
W. J. Cope
Stephen R. Mays
Proposition May Be Fired Before City Officials
Magnate owners of the street railway lines may travel from Pittsburg, Friday or Saturday, to present the proposition for a settlement to city officials. Dr. Jameson, who handles the local end, likely will miss the meeting as he is in the east attending Jno. M. Butler and will depart for a western trip upon returning to Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Dr. Jameson
Jno
Henry Sutton Wanted in Colorado After Deputy Sheriff Death
Henry Sutton, once linked to bicycle thefts and sent up by the criminal court on Tuesday, is reported to be wanted in Colorado where he is charged with killing a deputy sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sutton
Criminal Court
Colorado
Amusements in Indianapolis Week of Shows
The Indianapolis program lists multiple theaters with new acts including The burglar at Park and A flag of truce at the Grand. Hanlon's Superba at the Empire, Ola Hayden at the Empire matinee, and Anna Iva Fay at the Grand headline a busy week. Horace Mitchell debuts Thursday in The burglar with nightly performances of The flag of truce and Old Tennessee ending Wednesday at the Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Pekin
Park
Hanlon
Superba
Grand
Patt
American Vaudeville Company
Empire
Ola Hayden
Anna Iva Fay
Tennessee
Horace Mitchell
Augustus Thomas
Alabama
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HR. Winter
Corr
Jas. M. Dooley
Capitol Ave
Richwein Hall
Panhandle Grove
J. H. Mayes
Powell’s
S. Illinois
Mary C. Deake-Walter
N. Keller
Detroit
Pomeroy M. Simpson
Bhutton
M. H. Harmon
Hanehville
Fair Grounds
Mayme Roberts
Hyde Park M. E
Pastor’s Aid Society
W.H. Donley
John HH. Stern
Frank Gray
When Clothing Company
When
Vermont St
A. W. Wayman
Otis Birge
Illlinois-st
Ohio-st
Chas
Fr. Hanson
Mr. Hanson
Birris
Christine Fuhring
Elbert
Clara Morris
de Motte
Nora Wilson
Maggie Owens
John
Amelia Wimmer
Edward
Stella Harmening
Frank and
Naegle
Wilson
Weaver
Krl
Geo
Linda Antoin
Pat
Margaret Connelly
Sach
Emma Rose
John B. Kelpan
Harry Honen
Herman Hatfield
Broggan
Michael Hannatin
Katie Burton
Sun
Dalton, Butter
Bates House
Wm. L. Elder
Qld
Angpher Fluid
the News
Stanley
Pennsylvania
Myers
Honolulu
Prince Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Conway Springs
Kas
McKinley
Foraker
New York Central
Syracuse
Ibs
Indiana-ave
Mannings
Bil Phillips
Wabash St
Denison House
Blues
Metz
Phese Witne
Prince
Hinde Butts
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