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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1898
Page
1
Key West reports squadron under Washington orders begins stripping for battle. Patrols guard Havana entrance while ships store valuables and prepare for possible conflict. Vanderbilt reportedly offers a warship to aid the nation as tensions with Spain rise.
Mascott arrives at Tampa with 100 plus passengers reporting Americans leaving Cuba due to danger. Captain Hamilton notes war preparations seen in Havana harbor amid rising tensions and possible exodus.
Custodian West reports to Gov Mount detailing expenditures since appointment. He notes janitorial staff changes since Tim Griffin, except J Bradley. West urges purchase of an electric light plant and for the building to operate its own water plant. Water costs exceed 31600 yearly for elevator operation and suggests a water reuse system to cut expenses.
R C Herrick formerly clerk of the Board of Safety left with his family Friday for Iron Mountain Michigan where he owns a half interest in the Iron Mountain Daily Tribune He was popular with Indianapolis fire and police forces and many bid him farewell Ed Davis became the new clerk of the board on Friday joining Mayor Taggart era as the last of the gold bug clerks to depart
A report notes that a Republican plan to nominate Frank McCray for judge of the criminal court may trigger an independent candidate. A GOP member says no real choice exists between McCray and Cadi Buskirk, urging a reputable nominee to unite decent Democrats and Republicans to defeat both contenders.
James E Larimer of Lawrenceburg appeared at the U S revenue office to take the place of J W Hollenbeck as government gauger relieving A E Nowlin as collector. Larimer was reinstated as a veteran in civil service. The move surprised Hollenbeck amid charges Nowlin used CK cheval and Leighty methods to remove democrats.
Two men in a delivery wagon traveled the city on Friday claiming to work for a New York store and sell soap. At 315 E. St. Clair street Mrs. Parker, while fetching money to pay for soap, reported a thief stole her gold-rimmed spectacles from the room.
The Board of Works adopted a declaratory resolution on Friday condemning a 200 foot wide strip from Shelby Street to Garfield Park for park purposes. The land will form an entrance to the park and be developed into a boulevard with park plats in the center.
The last toll road in Delaware county is now free after a $500 county purchase. A break in the Wabash levee at Riverton on Monday caused less damage than first feared with no loss of livestock or cattle reported.
Washington reports a Friday cabinet session that included naval and foreign relations officials and senators. President McKinley announced he would send a message to Congress placing the Cuba crisis in its hands and outlining Spain's response to American demands.
John C Dalton prominent Indianapolis hatter died at his home 1818 N Capitol Ave Friday at 7 am after five weeks of neuralgia, grip, and strokes. He 43, survived by widow and son Frank, 9. Funeral Monday at 8:30 from St John Cathedral. member of Elks Catholic Knights Y M I and local wheelmen.
Madrid reports Spain rejects most American demands and asks what Washington will do next. Woodford packing belongings amid war rumors as Sagasta defies McKinley and Spain awaits Washington’s reply late Friday to settle the crisis.
Washington April 1 A cabinet meeting was called at 4 p m for 5 o clock to consider the president's message to Congress. It is believed the message may not be sent until Monday if the Senate adjourns over Saturday.
Charles B. Foster sues the Republican City Committee claiming $81 for clerical services. the committee contends Foster received all due. Letters after the election from Girard and treasurer Kathe promise efforts to secure funds. Justice Walpole presides Friday in the matter.
A dense list of店 prices and offers from area shops. Rubens sells top coats at 7.50 while Saks Co and Dal ton offer cloth and hats on sale. Various stores advertise spring suits, overcoats, shoes, hats, millinery, groceries, and furniture with low prices and Saturday-only deals across multiple streets and vendors.
London April 1 The Times printed a special edition with a Madrid dispatch reporting that the Spanish proposal requires the insurgents rather than the United States to seek an armistice. The piece notes the autonomous Cuban cabinet position as part of the discussion.
The text indicates a plan to proceed with a proposal without involvement or good offices from the American government. It suggests a shift toward independent action and possible diplomatic or policy implications on the matter. The fragment points to non governmental handling and potential broader consequences.
Madrid dispatch reports Spain has definitely resolved not to concede further to the United States. Havana items note Vizcaya and Almirante Oquendo prepared to sail. their destinations unknown, likely to join torpedo flotilla. Gen Blanco summoned volunteers’ colonels, urging readiness for possible war.
The Board of public works awarded contracts for street resurfacing and cement walks on Washington Street Alabama to Senate Avenue Madison Avenue Capitol Avenue and other streets. Bids from Indiana Improvement Company Browder and Shover and J C Veney and Co cover sidewalks and avenues with varying prices. Final actions included wooden blocks on Ash Street and a village sew er job on Tenth Street as petitions contest brick walks on the north side.
Catherine Blaich seven died after falling through an open cellar trap door while helping her daughter Pauline Wehling clean lamps at 312 West St Claire. She survived two hours before Dr Bell could not save her. Deputy coroner Dodds investigated. her husband died in 1872 and a daughter Mrs Spahn survives.
Hendrick's county GOP defeat of Otis Guiley as prosecutor suggests the Hinshaw murder case will reopen next fall once the new prosecutor is sworn in. Hinshaw's attorneys J. O. Parker and Union B. Hunt continue work, with new points emerging weekly in the minister's conviction.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p m April 2 notes cloudy to partly cloudy skies with possible showers Friday night and Saturday. Friday high 46 and noon 46, 2 p m 48. The Commercial club will meet to consider a scheme for a peoples telephone company under the Potts plan. A committee reports a 300000 capital stock, shares of 25 each, in trustees five and nine directors. Each subscriber to be a stockholder.
A verdict was rendered in superior courtroom No 2 on Friday morning in the case Otto C Meyer versus August Sommer for $500 damages. The suit claimed horses were left stealing in the alley adjacent to both premises on Sycamore Street.
U S demands on Spain trigger cabinet meeting and possible military action. President contemplates recognizing Cuban independence if Spain does not answer within 24 hours. Senator Foraker urges immediate action and meeting Spanish warships now. Spain denies plans to depart and warns against ultimatums. European powers stay neutral despite sympathy with Spain.
An advertisement proclaims acetylene gas safer than coal oil for country houses and stores and easier to light than a lamp. It lists GC FE Walcott at 114 E Market St and promotes Dustless Oats for horses under the brand Janes.
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