Brooke Confidence in Cuba Stays Firm Under Watch
Washington May 16 General Brooke has not reported serious Cuba troubles and the War Department trusts his mild yet firm approach. Alger’s Cuba visit reinforced confidence while Cuban generals push for larger pay. The issue stems from officers obstructing peaceful disarmament as the US maintains control and supports Brooke’s orders.
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Washington
Brooke
War Department
Cuba
Department
Alger
Gomez
United States
Alarming Cuban tensions thaw as arms loom against United States
New York May 16 Herald Havana dispatch warns Cubans may rise against US rule as General Gomez's army clashes with Governor General Brooke. Soldiers feel tricked by Americans over an exchange deal and refuse to surrender. Gomez faces distrust, reduced influence, and possible exile as letters between him, Brooke, and McKinley surface.
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New York
the Herald
Havana
United States
Gomez
Govenor
Brooke
Porter
Washington
McKinley
Ali Gomez
Local news round up from town events and incidents
Attorney H S Smith returns from Van Wert Ohio. Will of Franz Wille filed for probate. Frank Evans and Flora Nix marry soon. Steigerwald v Gerding set for May 29 in superior court. J M McKay returns from Indianapolis. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs H Welker at 66 Brackenridge. Jennie Mason sues Pennsylvania company in superior court. Meyer Stock architects plan five story building for Indiana Furniture on East Main. William Gebhard loses end of right index finger in hoist gear. Meyer Stock plan brick schoolhouse with stone front in St Joe township. bids May 20. Horses on Lakeside bridge back into buggy injuring two ladies and a baby. no injuries. W C Brewster returns with bride. plan to settle on Center street. John Potter injured at Pittsburg freight house. foot injury treated at home.
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Franz Wille
Circuit Court
Frank Evans
Flora Nix
Steigerwald
Gerding
Superior Court
J. M. McKay
Indianapolis
H. Welker
Brackenridge Street
Jennie Mason
Pennsylvania Company
Meyer & Stock
Indiana Furniture Company
East Main Street
William Gebhard
Bass Works
St. Joe
Lakeside Bridge
W. C. Brewster
Jackson
Mich
Center Street
Brewster
John Potter
Night Force
Pittsburg
Mr. Potter
Ewings Street
George C. Bremen
Woman A Fiend Trial Shocks Petersburg Society
A sensational trial in Petersburg ends with Marie Mershewizka, a noblewoman, found guilty of poisoning her husband and two others after evidence revealed a long career of intrigue and crime. The court’s verdict concludes a case that has gripped the city and drawn wide attention.
Rebels Free Captives As Luna Withdraws From Calumpit
May 16 report from Manila says the American and Canadian civilians captured at the Calumpit rice mill have been released by rebel general Luna who escorted them out of rebel territory with several Englishmen. U S cruiser Charleston has arrived from Hong Kong and liaised with gunboat Concord at Aparri while Wheeling met Charleston near Loganagan. General Lawton's advance force nears San Isidro but rain slowed progress and broke the communication line seven miles from the objective.
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Manila
Carrick
Holmes
Calumpit
Luna
Charleston
Hong Kong
Aparri
Concord
United States
Loganagan
Lawton
San Miguel
San Isidro
Aguinaldo on the Run in Nueva Ecija Province
A San Miguel dispatch says Aguinaldo fled into Nueva Ecija after retreating from Balinag through San Isidro on April 29. Five thousand Spanish prisoners held by insurgents are moved to a northern province and scattered among small garrisons, beyond American rescue for the season unless a Filipino surrender occurs within three weeks. Five American prisoners were moved through the town last week. their names are unknown.
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New York
Herald
San Miguel
Manila
Aguinaldo
Nueva Ecija
Balinag
San Isidro
Surrender request by insurgent General Pilar
The Herald reports insurgent General Gregoris del Pilar seeks honorable terms from the Americans and surrenders, amid an overwhelmed hospital near San Isidro and a retreat forced by native indignation. Pilar’s depot lies five miles in front of Lawton as natives return to American lines.
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San Isidro
Postmaster Bogert Arrested Again for Embezzlement in Wilkesbarre
Wilkesbarre, May 16. E F Bogert former postmaster here arrested again on embezzlement charges after suspension three months ago for tampering with the mafia He is held on 1500 bail. Authorities say he deposited 2500 to straighten his government debt after the first arrest and owed the government at that time The affidavit by Post Office Inspectors Gregory Fisher and Leadley states the facts.
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Wilkesbarre
E. F.bogert
This Place
United States
Hahn
Bogert
Post Office
Gregory, Fisher and Leadley
Highland solitude shields from endless subscription requests
A speaker laments constant appeals from beggars and solicitations for donations. He notes his resources are already committed and that further pleas would merely increase postal revenue, keeping him isolated from these solicitations.
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Army of Mendicants
Divorce Suit Seeks Alimony for Mary Lauer
In Superior Court Mary Lauer files for divorce from John Lauer and seeks alimony. The complaint states the defendant has funds at Fort Wayne Trust Company and Judge Hench issued a restraining order preventing withdrawals from that account.
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Mary Lauer
John Lauer
Fort Wayne
Ill and improving health of Judge P H Grosscup in Ashland
Ashland Ohio May 16 Judge P H Grosscup northern district of Illinois long ill at parents home. Reports say he rested well last night and today his condition shows improvement though still weak with heart action better. The note then veers to political and economic opinions about nonpartisan municipal government, American manufacturing, English competition, Kansas fair antics with General Funston, Aguinaldo’s moves, and disarmament chatter, interwoven with unrelated editorial reflections and garbled text about a kindergarten dogertieent and public social.
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Ashland
Ohio
Grosscup
Tlinots
Kansas
Kansas State Fair Association
General Funston
Arkansas
Calumpit
Philippines
Wichita
Commonwealth of Kansas
Eversole Case Set For Trial In Circuit Court
The trial of C. P. Eversole for alleged embezzlement will be held tomorrow in the circuit court. M. J. Doughman and A. B. Thomas will represent the attack and W. W. Colerick and Hon. B. C. Bell the defendant.
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C. P. Eversole
Cout
M. J. Doughman
A. B. Thomas
Attite
W. G. Colerick
B. C. Bell
English Treason Arrests Linked to Transvaal Plot
Johannesburg authorities report several men detained on high treason charges. The alleged plan involved former army officers said to be fomenting rebellion in the Transvaal region, with the arrests occurring on May 16.
British Officers Among Arrests In Transvaal Dispatch
London reports a Pretoria telegram confirming unusual arrests and rumors that British soldiers were among the prisoners. The dispatch suggests the Transvaal secretary of state verified the arrests, explaining the Argus telegraph from Cape Town.
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London
Argus
Cape Town
Pretoria
Transvaal
Seven Former British Officers Arrested for Treason in Johannesburg
Pretoria reports the early morning arrest of seven alleged former British officers Nichol, Patterson, Tremiett, Ellis, Fries, Hooper, and Mitchell on high treason charges. They were brought to Pretoria by special train and jailed, then visited by the British diplomatic agent. A detective who joined the movement led to these arrests, with incriminating documents found and expected follow ups.
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Pretoria
Transvaal Republic
Johannesburg
Nichol
Patterson
Tremiett
Ellis
Fries
Hooper
Mitchell
Chicago Closing Prices May Wheat and Grain Futures
Chicago market rundown lists May wheat at 7 0 34 cents a bushel and July at 7 3 34. Corn May 32 1 2 cents and September 34 14. Oats May 26 54 to 27 11, July 23 54, Sept 20 14. Pork May 8.15, July 8.30, Sept 8.47. Lard May 5.00, July 5.07, Sept 5.10. Ribs May 4.62, July 4.67, Sept 4.82. Flax cash Northwest 1.08, western 1.07, May 1.08, July 1.06, Sept 0.1234.
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Chicago
Fort Wayne Market Prices May 17 Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne markets report a wide array of prices for major commodities including flour wheat corn oats rye and meal with values per bushel or cwt. Also listed are animal products like pork beef lard butter eggs and wool plus miscellaneous items such as potatoes onions cabbage beeswax and feathers reflecting a broad mid May price snapshot.
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Fort Wayne
Graham
New Haven Visits and Local Inquiries
Louis Truchet of Fort Wayne visited New Haven on Thursday along with Mr and Mrs J Barnhart Davis Burbrick Frank Boitet Lawrence Kennickert and A C Cour who were in Fort Wayne on the same day Peter Certin has moved to Hobart Ind to join the Mickel Plate section The Brother Schools defeated a picked team 92 to 15 Cavalier excelled in pitching with Cavalier and McCarthy as batters also Woulf and Bell mentioned Will Gorrell Biden Borin Hejl are noted and a team plans to schedule a game with these players referenced.
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Louis Truchet
Fort Wayne
J. Barnhart
Davis Burbrick
Frank Boitet
Lawrence Kennickert
A. C. Cour
Fort Waynes
Peter Certin
Hobart
Ind
Cavaler
Cavalier
McCarthy
Woulf
Bellato
Will Gorrell
Biden Borin
Hejl
Mien
Ber .O
Morarity
Kew
Local notes and sports outcomes in Besancon area and nearby towns
Besancon fair scheduled for one week near here four miles east. Rev Father Durham of Fort Wayne visited Thursday. J W Summer of Payne Ohio visited friends Saturday. J W Cochran opened an office on Main street dealing in remedies. Philip Kalinger wheeled to Fort Wayne Thursday. O W Lake in Fort Wayne Saturday. Mrs John Ashley improving after illness. Coffin factory discussed as a potential local improvement. The Yales beat the Owls 21 to 12, batteries Robinson Conrey Zeddis Huth. Mr and Mrs Schenlein and son Almer visiting Schenlein's parents. Sadie Rathert to Fort Wayne then Cleveland to stay with Rev Eathert. Sadie Schnitker visiting friends Sunday.
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Besancon
Ind
Father Durham
Fort Wayne
J. W. Summer
Payne
Ohio
J. W. Cochran
Main Street
Philip Kalinger
O. W. Lake
John Ashley
Sadie Rathert
Cleveland
Rev. Eathert
Sadie Schnitker
Fort Wayne Turn Verein to Remodel Gymnasium
The Fort Wayne Turn Verein announces a full remodeling of the gymnasium and facilities. Proceeds from a recent fair totaled 986 dollars as the society plans upgrades and improved services.
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