Rebels Make Stand at Calumpit as Aguinaldo’s Men Fortify
Aguinaldo’s army defends Calumpit with artillery for the first time, repelling American fire as both sides clash on the Rio Grande. U.S. forces, including Kansas and Montana regiments, press forward while Major General Hale’s brigade moves to flank. Casualties rise with two killed and seven wounded among American troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagbaz
Young Utah
Kansas Regiment
Hale
MacArthur
Aguinaldo
Lawton
Ballooka
Commensary Department
Filipino peace talks fail in Manila as Otis refuses to recognize government
In Manila on April 28 Filipino officers under a flag of truce met General Otis and General MacArthur. Otis refused to recognize a Filipino government, signaling no ceasefire. The parties conferred again next day while crowds gathered outside the palace. The report also notes the death of Miss Marie Allison Robison in Cleveland, once linked to Fort Wayne society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Manuel Arguelese
Jose Bernal
MacArthur
Otis
Luna
Aguinaldo
Filipino Congress
Pesca
Ganeral Otis
Kansas
Mallony
Mac.Arthur
Sladen
Jacob G. Schurman
Philippine Commission
Charles Damby
Marie Allison Robison
Frank DeHass Robizon
Cleveland
Fort Wayne
Grace Bass
Europe
Schell in the County Jail Wife Faithful in Bond Efforts
Jeremiah F. Schell remains confined in the county jail in default of a $5,000 bail after indictments. His wife rode with him to the jail and stayed by his side as he was moved to the hospital ward. Attorneys expect to file for a change of venue and hope to secure bond in a few days with likely local and out of state sureties. A separate case dismissed involved Robert L. Terrill versus Elgie M. Keysor over a school attendance claim. Additional notes report fines for Anna Edwards Tillie Young Fanny Shoup and Tininds Crickmore for various offenses with brief outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thalys
Jeremiah F. Schell
Mr. Schell
Melching
Stout and Young
Schell
K. V
Sentinel
E. V. Harris
Wella
Robert L. Terrill
Elgie M. Keysor
Hench
Terrill
Squire France
Anna Edwards
Tillie Young
Fanny Shoup
Price's Wife Seeks Divorce and Alimony
Clara L. Price, through attorney A H. Bittinger, files for divorce from Edward J. Price in Allen circuit court. She alleges marriage on October 25, 1897, forgery arrest, prison sentence in Michigan City, lack of support, and seeks alimony of 410,000 and restoration of her maiden name, Clara L. Greenawalt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pron Plursday
Clara L. Price
A. H. Bittinger
Edward J. Price
Allen
Michigan City
Clara L. Greenawalt
Price
Cleveland
Wells County man fined for assault and battery
Marshall Bell paid 17.60 after Justice Bullerman found him guilty of assault and battery on Wm. H. Kain. Bell had pleaded guilty before Squire Byrd in Wells County, but Bullerman asserted lack of jurisdiction and levied the Fort Wayne fine. The incident occurred in Allen County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon An
Marshall Bell
Justice Bullerman
Wm. H. Kain
Wells County
Allen County
Bell
Squire Byrd
Squire Bullerman
Fort Wayne
Bennett Echoes Yukon Boom and Bust Amid Icebound Hope
The Bennett to Dawson corridor draws workers as rail and telegraph lines expand. Alexander McDonald arrives with his bride en route to join mining ventures. others in the party include Clarence and Frank Berry, Antone Stander, and Captain Ells. Costs skim wages, with meals and lodging as the only benefit for many laborers. Idle men multiply after a recent strike and the promise of Atlin's goldfields fuels speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Pass
States
Bennett
CaLarence
Bennett City
B. C
Tom Sentinen
Yukon
Dawson
Atlin
Lake Bennett
Atlin Fields
Ottawa
Atlin City
Skaguay
Coast Range
Victoria
Dominion of Canada
Dominion Creek
American Creek
Alexander McDonald
London
England
Clarence
Frank Berry
Antone Stander
Captain Ells
Epworth League elects new Fort Wayne district president
A cabinet of Epworth League officers met at Berry Street Methodist church to elect a new president to replace J F Schell who resigned. J W Sale of Blairton was chosen unanimously. The June Geneva convention will host a mass meeting with thirty four charges and roughly 5000 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Fort Wayne
Berry Street Methodist Church
J. F. Schell
F. T. Simpson
F. Johnson
Monroéville
R. B. Hayes
W. E. Groas
Cincinnati
Kemper
Muncie
Aldine Restaurant
Locansport Fishermen Prepare Challenge to New Law
Bridge City Fishing club reports funds secured to contest the new fish law. The fight begins at first conviction in the circuit court with Deputy Fish Commissioner J. J. Hildebrandt to make the arrest. F. M. Kistler to handle court action, with E. B. Sellers to take the appeal if needed. Monticello fishermen to aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locansport
Ind
Bridge City
J. J. Hildebrandt
F. M. Kistler
Supreme Court
E. B. Sellers
Monticello
Fort Wayne Hoy Wins Oratorical Honors at DePauw
M. C. Wright of Fort Wayne, a DePauw University academy junior, won first honors in the recent academy oratorical contest. His speech titled The Power of the Individual pleased the Greencastle Banner, signaling promising future honors as Wright is well known locally for prior work in the Wabash shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Wright
DePauw University Academy
Greencastle
Wright
DePauw University
Fort Wayne
Academy
Quay Seated Hope Boosted By Sixty Seven Pledged Votes
Report from Pirtrescra Pennsylvania on April 28 says Quay leaders claim a senate poll shows sixty seven votes pledged to seat him. The governor would appoint him if acquitted of conspiracy charges as he aims to unite legislators and extend the deadlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirtrescra
Quay
Plum Tree Statesman
Senate
Careful timber cutting preserves walnut roots in Indiana
In Wasasa Indiana S J Peabody and a Boston firm are harvesting a $15,000 walnut timber tract by digging around each tree’s roots to save timber and veneer. The 1 000 acre site will take two years to clear and shows a progressive method from the past when walnut was undervalued. Fireman Miller Ray was killed and Engineer Sam Martin injured in a Bremen derailment of the Baltimore and Ohio limited. A wedding at Squire France’s office joined Homer Lennington and Lizzie Shaughnessey of Zulu, who returned home to share the news with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasasa
Ind
S. J. Peabody
Boston
Woods
Wabash
Mississinewa
Miller Ray
Avaborn
Baltimore and Ohio Limited
Bremen
Limited
Sam Martin
Squire France
Homer E. Lennington
Lizzie B. Shaughnessey
Monument to Grant Unveiled in Philadelphia Ceremony
The equestrian General Grant statue, given by the Fairmount Park Art Association, was unveiled in Philadelphia with President McKinley present. Rosemary Sartoris pulled the cords as cheers rang out, followed by a 17 gun salute and a parade past the monument. A luncheon and dinner accompanied the day’s events as dignitaries, including Mrs. Grant and foreign ministers, attended. Plus a brewery salesman change and a newborn son for Mr and Mrs Rodemeyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Street
Philadelphia City Cavalry
Guard of Honor
Bellevue
IxcKinley
Grant
Army
Stone
Theodore
Smith
Ashbridge
Raleigh
Delaware River
Bishop Whitaker
John H. Converse
The
Art Association
A. Louden Snowden
Fairmount Park Commissioners
Rosemary Sartoris
Battery D
Spraca Street
City Hall
Spring Garden Street
River Drive
Fairmount Park
Presidentia
Academy of Music
Raliegh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Calumpit
United States
Zealandia
San Francisco
Ninth Infantry
Sheriden
Charles King
Stotsenberg
Sheridan
Marie Robison
Sheriffs
Husband
Court News
J. Price
Carrie L. Greenawalt
Alaska
Clarence Cook
Alex McDonald and
His Bride
Epworth Leaguers
Cabinet of
W. Sale
Blairton
Logansport Fishing Club
Fort Wayne Hoy
SAY Quay
Mr. Crozer
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Croker
Homes ‘Bryan
Appomattox
Philadelphia
McKinley
M. F. Berger
Brames
George D. Ohneck
Centlivre Brewing Company
Mr. Berger
Mr. Ohneck
Fred Rodemeyer
Hayden Street
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