Coffin Case Testimony Details Cabinet Paper Valuation
Edward Hawkins, receiver of the Indianapolis National Bank, testified on the cabinet company receivership, estimating fair value of the paper at 80 000 to 90 000 dollars amid ongoing mortgage disputes. He described bank liabilities, bonds sold in England, and assets tied to A C Harris and the Indiana Trust Company while noting partial recovery for creditors. A separate Oklahoma train robbery incident ended with pursuit after the wrong train was halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hawkins
Indianapolis National Bank
J. W. Kern
Indianapolis Cabinet Company
Winter
Trawkins
Cabinet Company
Hawkins
Theodore P. Haughey
England
A. C. Harris
Indiana Trust Company
Trust Company
Burke
Mr. Winter
Harris
Mr. Burke
Mr. Harris
Subh
Mr. Hawkins
Mr. Winters
Morris
Mr. Munston
Lewis J. Robinson
London Company
Haughey
Robinson
Mr. Kern
Boston
New York
Indianapolis
London
Mrs Pitezel Returns Home in Open Coroner Report
Coroner Castor’s verdict in the Howard Pitezel case finds he died in Irvington around Oct 10 1894 from violence by Herman Mudgett known as Holmes. Mrs Pitezel returns to Galva Illinois. A capias for Holmes issued by the criminal court while Philadelphia seeks murder charges in B F Pitezel case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castor
Howard Pitezel
Irvington
Herman Mudgett
Holmes
Howard
Cook
Capias
HH. Holmes
Criminal Court
Philadelphia
B. F. Pitezel
Bessies Trance At Evanston Church Is Hypnotic Phenomenon
Miss Bessie Ayres, a peculiar girl, becomes still and then writhes as church organ music plays after a morning collection at First Congregational Church in Evanston. An usher and Rev. F L Loba assist and revive her. she recalls nothing after the music starts. Dr Loba cites a nervous-musical sympathy in her case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcaco
Bessie Ayres
First Congregational Church
Evanston
F. L. Loba
Miss Ayres
H. M. Walker
Woman and husband in dispute over alleged assault
Mrs Maggie Noble of 424 W Second st accuses husband William Noble of assault and battery and seeks bond to keep the peace. He says he sat in a chair and speaks only when the tale is heard by Squire Daniels. The couple each has a child from prior marriages, and reports say jealousy over the children sparked the trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Nobile
Second St
Maggie Noble
William
Hach
Died a Prisoner and His Secret Goes to the Grave
William Stitt, 70, who had been jailed since 1890 for refusing to surrender the Watson estate trust funds, died Friday morning. He owed $26,000 and paid $15 weekly for jail meals. Visitors described as mysterious but no trace of the missing money could be found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Stitt
Watson
British Consul Stoned in Wen Chow Riot
Suanewar Sept 18. The British consul at Wen Chow in Chekiang province has been stoned by a mob. The inquiry into the Ku Cheng massacre is obstructed by officials aided by the viceroy who seek to exonerate the prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Suanevar
Wen Chow
Chekiang
Tax and church dispute and local notices in OVVY LIFE
The record lists townships tax levies from Decatur to Pike with varied cents per dollar, and Nathan F. Dalton says the Protestant Episcopal trustees overpaid by 410.84 and asks county officials to refund. It notes A M E conference day two at Bethel church with delegates named. Also lists births and marriages, licenses, a medical note, and Lemon Tonic Laxative ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Washington
Lawrence
Center
Wayne
Perry
Franklin
Warren
Pike
Nathan F. Dalton
Protestant Episcopal Church
A. M. E. Conference
Bethel Church
T. W. Henderson
Alexander Smith
A. L Murray
Vincennes
Wilmington
Del
Birtus
H.R
Belle Fuller
Edward
Rosa Avels
Matt
Annie Mahoney
Phillip
Annie Fox
Jeremiah
Bridget Murphy
Thos
Luella McKay
J.M
Minnie Berry
Chas
Laura Read
Mary Moore
B. Frank
Minnie Herrell
Frank
Mattie Githens
Mattie Kibbe
Gertie R. Sears
Phoebe Britton
Oliver Snyder
Ida M. Cotton
Jos. W. Selvage
Grace L. Kring
Houston Lillard
Jane Taylor
Wm. M. Davis
Effie A. Haulin
Jerry Carroll
Abbey Shugrue
Albert C. Joss
Elizabeth C. Wesp
Paradox Marks Campaign Mood In Indy Politics
A heated exchange between Democrats and Republicans over poll results fuels talks of a city election in Indianapolis. Rumors of a Republican majority contrast with Democratic denials as both sides claim strategy insights. A criminal court room meeting outlines a Populist platform with mayoral contenders and policies on gas water rates and city ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. T
Republican Report
Curtis
Richmond
Danville
Trusler
Tarrison
Larrison
Lieber
Thomas Taggart
Indianapolis
Taggart
Stuckmeyer
Cox
Pops
Criminal Court Room
Leroy Templeton
W. P. Atkinson
Minos Miller
Harrison Ogborn
D. F., Kennedy
C. H. Miner
Nicholas Kernz
3B. B. Stairwall
Board of Works
Struck On His Head Injured Boy in Runaway Wagon
Roy Sanders aged 9 of 174 Indiana ave was seriously hurt in a runaway accident Friday afternoon. He sat on Charles Girton’s wagon at 187 Indiana ave and struck the horse with a whip. The horse bolted and at Douglas street the boy was thrown, hitting his head. He was taken home with injuries possibly fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Sanders
Indiana-ave
Sle
Chas. Girton
Douglas-st
It Bobs Up Again and the Ninth Street Bridge Dispute
County commissioners hear a claim from Indianapolis Brewing Company demanding 1350 for the Ninth street canal bridge once privately built by Brewer Schmidt. The ice fields were later bought by the brewer and became a public road. the dispute recurs. Also reported a bicycle theft: C H Mayfield’s Waverley bike disappeared from Wabash street near the Denison billiard room, wheel number 14299.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth St
Schmidt
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Brewing Company
Ninth-st
C. H. Mayfield
Mississippi St
Waverley
Wabash St
Denison House Billiard Room
Charges Against Officer Hughes Alleged Assault Case
Officer James Hughes of West Indianapolis is in Justice Lockman’s court on charges tied to an incident with Anna House. She says Hughes assaulted her at the West Indianapolis jail on Sept. 7 after she refused his indecent demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hughes
West Indianapolis
Justice
Platt Wins Like Matt in County Convention Vote
The Republican county committee announced Friday morning the election of 98 Platt and 43 Brookfield delegates to the state convention. An advertisement for Lemon Tonic Laxative promises energy appetite and a clear brain. Sun readers are invited to view fall style hats at $1.50 from Dalton, hatter at Bates house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Republican County Committee
Platt
Brookfield
Sun
Dalton, Hatter
Bates House
Hinshaw Case Courtroom Bed Bullet Evidence
In Danvitx Indiana the Hinshaw murder case moves to final arguments with the pistol evidence debated. The bed scene and a found bullet form key points as Emma Hamrick and other witnesses recount Hinshaw’s tale and weapon demands surface in court.
Limvphmed Team Wins Silver Cup at Limited Gun Club
The Limited Gun Club scored 87 of 100 to win the silver cup on Thursday. Day ton C placed second with 86, Club No 3 took third with 81, and Club No 2 finished fourth with a high tally. The local club will defend the cup next year as three more events completed the tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Britton
Comstock
Polster
Wildhack
Dayton
Livenguth
Tripp
Cooper
Lockwood
Rilke
Dando
Partington
Slow
Sherwood
J. Snipe
Griffith
Parry
Rex
Rike
Krauss
Wages Increased for 60,000 Mill Workers
Pirrspure Sept. 18 The wages of 60,000 workers in union mills across the country have been fixed for September and October with a 2 percent pay raise.
Vacancy in Park Commission Negotiations Begin
Mayor Denny told Tim Sus on Friday he will meet with the park board at 2 30 this afternoon to discuss filling the vacancy created by Frank Maus removal. He plans to appoint a man in view but only if the board agrees and no one is chosen without consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Commission
Frank Maus
Denny
Tim Sus
Park Board
Stevenson to preside at Chickamauga dedication
Adlai Stevenson has accepted an invitation to preside at the dedication of the National park at Chickamauga battlefield. He will depart for the south on Monday. The item mentions Lemon Tonic Laxative at 50 cents and a brief note on brass and iron bedsteads by Wa L Elder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broomington
Stevenson
Chickamauga Battlefield
Councilmanic nominees oppose gas meters and streetcarfranchise
Excerpts from remarks by Edward Ducas John R Allen and George W Shafer show firm stances against gas meters and support for cheaper streetcar fares. Ducas vows Democratic orthodoxy and city payment for franchises. Allen urges keeping gas system with lower fares and limited city revenue share. Shafer opposes meters and favors compensation to property owners for track improvements and eventual competition after current franchise ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Ducas
Cratic Councilmanic
John R. Allen
Governor Company
Capitolave
John BR. Alle
Mr. Allen
George W. Shafer
Massachusetts Ave
Ward 7
Narrow alley becomes public highway old hotel site tale
John Gramming asked county commissioners for an $800.46 tax rebate claiming he has paid taxes on a three foot wide alley since 1886 that no longer belongs to him. The passageway once served a hotel on the east side and remains as a public passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Gramming
Death of Mrs Mary Barstow a seventh generation descendant
Mrs Mary Barstow aged 74 wife of Dr Noyes Barstow and a direct seventh generation descendant of Peregrin White the first white child born in this country died Friday morning in Springfield Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Mary Barstow
Noyes Barstow
Peregrin White
Indignation Meeting Over Floods Proposes Run Wall Plan
Residents along Pogue s run who flooded during the inundation held a second meeting in Reichwein s hall to seek redress. Henry Bauer presided as a committee of Martin Hugg Henry Pauley Wm Reger Phillip Reichwein Fred Bus camp Wm Hecker W Williamson Jr John Ebner and W H Schmidt presented a resolution urging the mayor and Board of works to hear grievances and to build walls on both sides of the run. They also demand widening straightening and cleaning of the channel to prevent further inundations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pogue
Reichwein
Henry Bauer
Martin Hugg
Henry Pauley
Wm. Reger
Phillip Reichwein
Fred Buscamp
Wm. Hecker
W. Williamson, Jr
John Ebner
W. H. Schmidt
Mayor
Board of Works
Defender Wins Unclear As Valkyrie Withdraws From Race
New York September 13. Great disappointment over yacht races as Defender is declared winner after Valkyrie refuses to start due to a pilot boat blocking. Winds were light, hindering fair assessment of both boats. Valkyrie tows to England for voyage home. Defender sails to New Rochelle with VIPs aboard. Mr. Glennie says Valkyrie will not race again in American waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Defender
Valkyrie
Bay Ridge
England
Wallace E. Flint
Rochelle
Ischim
Bond Syndicate Member Withdraws $2.5 Million Gold
Leasard Fries, a bond syndicate member, caused market consternation in Wall Street by withdrawing 2.5 million dollars in gold from the subtreasury. The firm says export of gold was forced by mercantile demands it could not delay, with total engagements for Saturday steamers at 4.5 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond
New York
Leasard Fries
Nicholson Law Appeal Reaches Supreme Court
Friday afternoon the Nicholson law appeal reached the supreme court. The state appealing a Vigo superior court ruling by Judge Taylor, who held the law unconstitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Taylor
Vigo
Amusements: Empire and Grand host diverse acts next week
Next week at the Empire and Grand theaters in Indianapolis a busy slate unfolds. Rice and Barton present Rose Hill English folly. Anna Eva Fay performs with the famed fatal card teased as a Grand attraction. Frohman companies, Superba, and vaudeville acts fill fair week with matinees and nightly shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice & Barton
Rose Hill English Folly
Empire
Anna Eva Fay
the Grand
Indianapolis
Grand
Frohman
New York
Pekin
Lincoln Park
the Empire
Ola Hayden
Paradise Alley
Colorado
Crown Hill Cab Rates and Stable Contact
A short public notice lists taxi fare to Crown Hill at 2.50 and 5.00 dollars and a boota stables contact at Telephone 1061. The item records the price points and stables address for local transportation services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown Hill
Boota
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Woopwarp
Okla
Santa Fe
Mrs. Pitezel
The
Bessie
Gen. Harrison
Hinshaw
David Hadley
Nora Stanley
Edward J. Staley
Thomas St. Hamrick
Iinshaw House
Sheriff
Hadley
Mr. Spaan
Danvitx
Ind
Emma Hamrick
Cyrus Callahan
Wm. Pointer
Charles McCurdy
James Winstead
J. R. ‘Rard
CG. Wills
Amnually
Adlai
Brass
Elder
Strreet
Washington St
America
Walters
Wauter
Worrell
Sutton
Joo. Smith
David Stalcup
Wm. Owens
Northern Penitentiary
Smith
Stalcup
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