Intense excitement as Schley squadron prepares for possible war
Fort Monroe Virginia April 21 reports from Washington trigger widespread excitement among officers and crew as orders constrain shore leaves and forewarn a rapid sailing. rumors of Massachusetts detachment denied while Rodgers proceeds to join the Key West squadron after minor engine damage and ships prepare for potential deployment.
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Fortress Monroe
Washington
Rodgers
Brooklyn
Key West
Schley
Lambert seeks Joint Senator nomination in Bartholomew Decatur district
W W Lambert of Bartholomew county declares candidacy for Joint Senator from the Bartholomew and Decatur counties district subject to Republican convention. The move aims to secure the party nomination and representation for the district.
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W. W. Lambert
Bartholomew County
Bartholomew
Decatur
Candidates for County Clerk and Clerk of the Circuit Court
Fred C. Ulrich, James Burk and Will F. Barrett announce their candidacies for county clerk and clerk of the circuit court respectively, all subject to Republican nomination. Convention date June 4, 1598.
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Fred C. Ulrich
James Burk
Will F. Barrett
County Treasurer Candidates Named in GOP Nominating
Henry W. Rethwisch announces his candidacy for county treasurer subject to Republican nominating convention. W. F. Coats is authorized as candidate for county treasurer under GOP convention. William Steinkamp is listed as a candidate in Jack Oak Township.
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Henry W. Rethwisch
W. F. Coats
William Steinkamp
Jackoan Township
Albert Fowens Named Candidate for Recorder
The item announces Albert Fowens as a candidate for Bartholomew County recorder, subject to Republican nomination. It also notes the Hawerovk township entrant and Wayne township entry, contingent on party convention decisions.
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Albert Fowens
K. B. Colvin
Hawerovk Township
Bartholomew County
Republic
Wayne Township
County Commissioner Race and Convention Notes
Fragmentary text shows county convention references and candidates. Mentions LeUis Frie and Henry Cobats with approvals hinted, plus Rockcreek area and republican context. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
War clouds gather as Spain and United States move toward clash
Washington April 22 with war looming the United States prepares for broad action in Cuba. Spain recalls its ambassador as Congress and the president push unfriendly measures. Secretary of the Navy Sampson to command blockade from Key West while 80,000 to 180,000 volunteers are tentatively planned for Gulf ports and Cuba deployment.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Law of Nations
Act of Spain
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Spain
Woodford
Sagaste
Sampson
Key West
Havana
Secretary of the Navy
Cuban
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Department
Southern Post
Alger
BASE BALL RETURNS AT PFEIFER BEG
Evening shows at Pfeifer venue with daily games and morning sessions featuring Gene 499 tf and other players in a recurring summer program.
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Pfeifer
Gene
Streets See Heavy Work After Day of Effort
A large amount of work was completed yesterday on the streets with crews active across multiple blocks. Road repairs and paving projects moved forward as municipal teams reported progress and bundled tasks.
Wishes of Gen Miles halt Sixteenth Infantry at Chattanooga
Gen Miles orders the Sixteenth Regiment of Infantry from Fort Sherman Idaho under Col J H Aaken to stop temporarily at Chattanooga. Some other regiments were to halt there but had already passed before orders could be issued. Miss Cordia Foster, long afflicted with Sciatic Rheumatism, can now walk with crutches.
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Miles
Ft.Sherman
Idaho
JH. A. Theaken
Chattanooga
Miss Della Lafever Returns to Indianapolis with Visitor
Miss Della Lafever, who has been visiting Mrs. Will Brown, left for Indianapolis this morning accompanied by Mrs. J. F. Perry of Flatrock. Also, Miss Jane Washburn, recently ill, departed for Chicago after recovery. Other locals: Will Nading of Shelbyville in town on business. Jay Cook back from Madison. Frank Toohey and his wife returning from Taylorsville. Miss Bessie Brown visiting from Clifford. O. C. Kemp of Chicago in the city yesterday.
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Woodford
Atlantic
American
Della Lafever
Will Brown
Indianapolis
J. F. Perry
Flatrock
Jane Washburn
Chicago
Will Nading
Shelbyville
Bee Hive Found by Hunters in Driftwood near Columbus
Hunters near Columbus discovered a beehive partly hidden in driftwood left by the White River flood. The bees buzzed as if the flood never occurred in Hedinburg Cau report.
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Columbus
White River
Hedinburg Cau
Cure A Cold in One Day Lazative Bromo Quinine Tabs
A patent medicine ad promises quick relief and offers a money back guarantee if not cured. The genuine package bears L. 12. on cash tablet and costs 25 cents. Minnie Percifield departs for Indianapolis to take a job at the insane asylum. Mrs. Pauline Custer remains ill with Dr Hawley as attending physician.
Rails Being Removed For Paving Work
Stillinger and Lee will lift street car rails from Third Street on Washington Street north to the paving line. Heavy rails will be laid as the paving extends. The project is expected to take about ten days to finish.
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Stillinger & Lee
Washington Street
Ed Kessing Visits Columbus Bus in Stone Quarry Interest
Greensburg News reports Ed Kessing spent the day at Colum bus in the interest of his stone quarries.
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Ed Kessing
Columbus
Greensburg News
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