Bloody Hawaii race riot at Kahuku plantation
In Honolulu on March 31 reports describe a violent clash on March 26 at Kahuku plantation near Honolulu between Japanese and Chinese laborers. About 250 Japanese attacked 100 Chinese with clubs and knives, resulting in four Chinese dead and 16 badly wounded, while Japanese suffered no serious injuries. Police arrested 23 Japanese as the riot was quelled by overseers.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Hawaii
Kahuku Plantation
Here
Kehukuf Plantation
Manilla Memoir: Chief Gunner Walsh’s Manila Service
John Walsh of the Baltimore, in Indianapolis Friday, recounts a long naval career from early service under Capt. Rogers on the Pittsburg to the Constitution and Enterprise. He served in the Mississippi squadron during the Civil War and on ships including the Vermont and Wabash, aided in cutting the cable at Manila, and was wounded by a shell blast in the battle. He plans to marry a Pittsburg woman next August and holds a leave of absence from his prize ship Indravadha.
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John Walsh
Baltimore
Indianapolis
Mr. Walsh
Rogers
Pittsburg
Constitution
Vermont
Wabash
Enterprise
United Staties
Valparaiso
Chili
The
Charleston
Evans
Frank Whyler
Manila
New York
Cuban Generals Back Gomez Face Opposition In Cuba
Havana April 8 A meeting of Cuban generals at Mariano to consider General Maximo Gomez re election as commander in chief ended stormy with no action taken The newspaper El Reconocentrado attacked Gomez provoking a demonstration by his supporters led by Nicholas Sanchez police arrested several ringleaders A railway workers strike threatens serious disruption as trains may halt Sunday if workers demands are unmet.
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Havana
Maximo Gomez
Mariano
Fl Reconecentrado
Gomez
Nicholas Sanchez
McArthur Force Moves North Against Filipino Rebels
General McArthur's division, resting at Malolos, will resume the northward march. Reconnaissance reports a large insurgent force under Aguinaldo near Calumpit, aimed to scatter or crush them. Authorities hope the Filipinos will stand and be defeated to quell the rebellion, with Otis possibly pressuring the southern insurgent positions.
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Washington
McArthur
Malolos
Aguinaldo
Calumpit
Otis
Beauty Dances for Sweet Charity Triumphs in Indianapolis
The Flower mission gala raised funds for Eleanor hospital and Indianapolis orphans. A lavish affair drew Gen. and Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. New, Ms. Brush, and many society attendees. Eight tableaux delighted the audience with dances from Japanese to vestals and patriotic pieces culminating in a Stars and Stripes finale. Proceeds support charity.
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Flower Mission
Indianapolis
Mrs. Harrison
Florence Malott
Mrs. English
Queen Terpsichore
Harry S. New
John YT
Brush
Marie Antoinette
King Jouls
Natalie Brush
Dorothy McGrew
Natalie
Bohemia
Arthur C. White
Jesse Gird
Johnson
Lynn Stone
Little Friday
Charlie Craig
Gavotte
Columbia
Army
Father Mathew Brigade
Cant
P. J. Welleher
W. E. English
Cuba
Helen Springsteen
Hannah Erwin
Eleanor Hospital and the Poor of
The Boys Should Marry Sermon at Newark Methodist Conference
In Newark, Bishop Fowler advised five young ministers at a Methodist conference to marry wisely not merely for piety. He urged choosing a partner with wealth and common sense who can become religious, cautioning that a spouse with only religion may backslide and noting the danger of encountering mean men in religious circles.
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Newark
N. J
Fowler
Man amputates his own foot in Arcola report
In Arcola Newfoundland William Warren Murphy aged 20 amputated his deformed right foot on Thursday and then called his brothers who stopped the bleeding. He is expected to recover. Murphy had begged for the procedure but no surgeon judged he could survive the operation.
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Arcola
William Warren Murphy
Murphy
Councilmen Accuse Graft as Three Police Testify
At a TIFFIN Ohio council meeting three policemen testified that hardware merchant Samuel Dahmn claimed a confirmation had been held up and could be secured for sixty dollars. Dahmn denied the tale. Three councilmen were implicated with six others said to be connected.
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Tiffin
Samuel Dahmn
Dahin
Dames
Mayor Signs Street Car Franchise Amid Transfer Questions
Mayor Taggart signed the new street car franchise at 1 55 p m Saturday and the Official Quill noted the business at 1 15 p m There is question if the contract is in full effect or if old franchises must be turned over to the city first.
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Taggart
Kautz is Upheld by Washington Officials for His Action at Samoa
Washington officials study reports from Samoa events. Admiral Kautz’s handling of an emergency and strict Berlin treaty enforcement is deemed unassailable diplomatically. Vigorous action is thought to clear the path for a proposed commission by restoring the status quo ante bellum.
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Washington
Samoa
Kautz
Washington Notes on Bank Reports and Army Movements
The comptroller of the currency orders a report on national banks as of April 3. Transport Sheridan with Seventh Infantry units passes Singapore en route to Manila. A general court martial at Camp Columbia Havana sentences Private Joseph F Buciktelex to dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of pay, and life imprisonment at Fort Leavenworth.
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Washington
Sheridan
Twelfth Infantry
Seventeenth Infantry
J. H. Smith
Manila
Singapore
Camp Columbia
Havana
Cuba
Joseph F. Buciktelex
Company E
Second Louisiana Infantry
McKinley
Fort Leavenworth
Isas
Pen
Five-Man Teams Compete. Marion Defeats Oneida Bowlers
A Five-man team from Oneida Club including Gus Mueller and Cliff Allen lost two of three to Marion Club, with scores 11 to 696, 815 to 741, and 757 to 731. Marion lineup included Leap, Bryson, Leatherman, Carter, and Brown. A return series on Oneida alleys is planned as five-man games gain popularity ahead of next season’s Ten-pin league.
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Oneida Club
Gus Mueller
Cliff Allen
Joe Liersdorfer
F. C. Kaths
Webb Jay
Marion Club
Marion
Leap
Bryson
Leatherman
Carter
Brown
Marions
Oneidas
Oneida
Johnsons Ambition Aims at Governorship and Presidency
Tom L. Johnson, ex congressman from Cleveland, plans to move to Washington and seek the Democratic nomination for governor with a view toward the presidency. He is a rich man who opposes corporations and free silver, favors free trade, and supported Bryan. His Ohio prospects depend on Republican splits and his Bryan loyalty, with some believing he could unite Democrats if he opposes free silver.
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Washington
DE. C
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Ohio
Johnson
Bryan
Warships Will Be Needed In Cuba Says Representative
Representative Landis of Indiana returns from Cuba with a poor view of Cuban self government and reports that rumors of U S troop withdrawal prompted consternation in Santiago. Citizens there would call for warships if withdrawal occurred.
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Washington
Dpd. C
Landis
Indiana
Cuba
Ook
United States
Santiago
Spain to Demand Release of Prisoners After Treaty Fails?
Madrid reports prime minister Silvela expects exchange of ratifications by April 20 and, once in effect, Spain will reestablish diplomatic relations with the United States. Madrid will immediately demand the release of Spanish prisoners held by the Filipinos as provided in the treaty.
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Spain
Madrid
Silvela
United States
Thomas Orchestra Seats Sell Fast at Tomlinson Hall
The Theodore Thomas concert seats went on sale at Baldwin's music store and sold briskly. The orchestra's large size promises satisfactory hearing from any seat in the big hall, with indications that the entire house will be sold for Thursday night at Tomlinson Hall.
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Theodore Thomas
Tomlinson Hall
Baldwin's
Rumor of Life Sentence in Iowa Poison Plot Denied
In Knightstown Indiana April, untrue report claimed Wilbur and Will Adams former residents were sentenced to life for poisoning a wealthy Iowa uncle. No truth to the story. A new wave of burglaries is reported there with small losses so far.
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Eknightstown
Ind
Wilbur
Will
Adams
Knightstown
Iowa
Rotten New York Fire Proofing Scandal Examined
The assembly committee on Tam many corruption opened sessions at the New York county court house with Mayor Van Wyck’s acquiescence. Witnesses including contractor William Archer and Koebling manager L A Himmelwright testified that Roebling bid lower yet secured the fireproofing contract for the Syndicate building. Evidence tied Roebling to Richard Croker’s son and to political ally McCann, signaling a shift in city contracts favoring the Roebling firm.
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New York City
van Wyck
County Court House
Moss
Mazet
W. J. O'Sullivan
Mazei
O'Sullivan
Police
Irank Croker
Richard Croker
Tammany
William Archer
New Park Row
Syndicate
Roebling
L. A. Himmelwright
Koebling Construction Company
Roebling Company
I Corporation
Frank Croker
Jax. W. Hinckley
Roebling Corporation
McCann
Croker
Roof Garden Theatrics Inmates Free In County Jail
A dressed woman Daisy Lowe and Laura Smith performed a high kick and hoochee-voochee dance on a roof behind a Washington Street restaurant visible from the jail. Police arrested them but jail authorities could not positively identify the pair, and they were discharged after a Saturday court appearance.
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Daisy Lowe
Laura Smith
EL Washington St
Streit and
Lancaster
No Food for Two Days After Capture in Indiana
Rothschild and Stansfield, accused of confidence games near Bicknell, were brought to Indianapolis and jailed. Escaping a Vincennes officer by leaping from a train while manacled, they were recaptured Friday morning. Stansfield says they walked all night manacled and had no food since Wednesday night, denying attempting to hire a blacksmith to remove the restraints.
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Rothschild
Stansfield
Bicknell
Indianapolis
Clark
Vincennes
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad
An old advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It assures a full refund if the remedy fails and notes genuine tablets labeled with L. B. Q. on each tablet.
Indian fighter Lawton leads expedition against Filipinos
General Lawton commands 1500 picked men and three gunboats as he advances from Manila toward the Filipino army south of Manila. Troops include Fourth Cavalry, Fourteenth Regulars, and volunteers from North Dakota Idaho and Washington. Two mountain guns accompany the force, moving by caskees up the Pasig river amid eager, optimistic troops.
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Manila
Law- ¢ _ ton
Laguna de Bay
Pindan
Costa
Fourth Cavalry
Kota
Idaho
Washington
Lawton
Laguna © Lake
Pasig
ED L. Keen
McGowan Seeks Smooth Transfer Of Citizens Street Rail
Hugh McGowan, manager of the street railroad settlement, says the council ordinance is not the end and promises local firms will print tickets. Directors meet in Philadelphia Monday to transfer Citizens' interests to the new company, with John C. Bullitt as trustee. He warns: no layoffs feared, but professionals may be affected.
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Hugh McGowan
Street Railroad
Indianapolis
Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
Philadelphia
McGowan
Citizens
John C. Bullitt
Citizens’ Company
Mr. McGowan
Browder Sues McCabes Over 7500 Estate Funds
Wilbur F. Browder administrator of Mary Schwacke's estate sues Frank R. and Martha McCabe for 7500 claiming they unlawfully hold the money. He alleges that before Mrs Schwacke’s death they moved to Muscatine Indiana and induced her to discharge agents and entrust property to them, then took her to Indianapolis where she died. The McCabes counter that Schwacke had no estate at death and that they paid funeral costs.
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Wilbur F. Browder
Mary Schwacke
Frank R. McCabe
Martha
Indianapolis
McCabes
Bandits Surrender In Cuba To Aid Police Efforts
In Santiago de Cuba April ten bandits surrendered at San Luis joining 32 imprisoned comrades and eight killed during arrest. The group will bolster rural police to hunt another gang in Holquin district. Under American rule brigands face no leniency and crime is scarce in the city.
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Santiago DE Cuba
San Luis
Holquin
Soldier Killed On Noble Street Bridge
Willie B. Lewis a 27 year old colored soldier from the Twenty fourth Infantry was found dead near the Big Four tracks at Noble Street after being knocked from a train while stealing a ride. He carried an honorable discharge showing he enlisted in the Twenty fourth Infantry and was discharged at Fort Russell Wyoming. Coroner Nash will order burial under a county funds appropriation for soldier burials. Lewis had a brother in West Indianapolis and was unmarried.
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Noble-st
Willie B. Lewis
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Fort Russell
Wyo
Nash
Jewis
Indianapolis
Emperor Pleased With U S Delegates To Peace Conference
The emperor gave an audience to U S ambassador White in Berlin on Friday and said he was highly satisfied with the selection of delegates by President McKinley to represent the United States at the peace conference.
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Berlin
U.S
White
McKinley
United States
Jury Completes George Case With 11 Married Men and One Widower
Canton Ohio April jury seated in the George case. Pomerene outlines a largely direct evidence case against Mrs George detailing Saxton murder and her discrediting conduct. Welty argues she is innocent, noting happy home life and love for Saxton. Jury tours the Althouse home site with defendant.
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Canton, C
Apri
George
Pomerene
George Saxton
Saxton
Leys
Welty
Hanoverton
Mrs. George
Dakota
Attorney Welty
Goss Re-elected Superintendent of Indianapolis Schools
D K Goss won a one year term as Indianapolis schools superintendent starting July, with six votes of ten. Opposition was token and disorganized. Eliza Browning re-elected librarian and Harry Wright again in charge of buildings. Budget concerns arose over high school gas bills, with a probe ordered.
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D. K. Goss
Indianapolis
Scott
Goss
Maxwell
Robison
F. B. Cooper
Des Moines
C. EB. Emmerich
Indianapolis Forecast For 36 Hours Plus Weekend
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 8 p m Saturday shows little temperature change with readings at noon 37 and 2 p m 3. Expect fair weather through Saturday night and Sunday with no major swings in temperatures.
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Indianapolis
Lawsuit filed over flooring dispute against HP and Wasson
A legal notice states Carri Easley has sued HP and Wasson over a flooring contract dispute. The filing alleges unpaid damages and seeks resolution through the court. Names and specific claims reflect a civil action rather than criminal charges.
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Carri Easley
Wasson
Revenge Fire at Andrews Mansion Kills Millionaire and Wife
New York police and postal inspectors probe an incendiary mansion blaze that killed W. C. Andrews, his wife, and Mary Flanagan among others. Anonymous threats pervade as servants quarrel and a letter-writer remains at large, with investigators tracing letters tied to warnings of violence and arson.
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New York
Andrews
W. C. Andrews
Mary Flanagan
Mr. Andrews
Miss Flanagan
Daring Rescue by Policeman Wagner at Adams Fire
In New York on a Friday警 Policeman Louis C G Wagner risked his life at the Adams house fire rescuing Mamie Borgh a servant. He hung from a window pendulum like a cradle and, with comrades, pulled her to safety. The brave act earned him a promotion from Chief Devery as fellow firefighters supported the rescue.
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Wagner
New York
Louis CG. Wagner
Mamie Borgh
Wriday
Devery
Wagener
Miss Bergh
Wagnaer
Sluwk
News Boys Limited to Four Calls on B and O Trains
Baltimore and Ohio railroad reaches a policy limiting news agents to four solicitations per hour in regular day coaches. No calls allowed in sleeping parlor chair or dining cars. Passengers in those cars may request items through the porter.
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Hoanr
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Auction of boxes for Jeffersonian dinner draws $5005 total
In New York on April 8 lively bidding marked the sale of boxes for the Democratic club's $10 Jeffersonian dinner. Friday night raised $5,005 with Richard Croker’s partner Peter F. Meyer as auctioneer. Box 1 fetched the top price of $240 bought by Andrew Freedman.
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New York
Richard Croker
Peter F. Meyer
Andrew Freedman
Smith to Appeal Street Car Case to Supreme Court
Charles F. Smith announces he will appeal the council granted street car franchise to the Supreme Court. He asserts a void law would void the contract and that the suit will continue. He denies mayoral candidacy and suggests Police Judge Cox or A. A. McKain as an independent candidate.
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Supreme Court
Charles F. Smith
Cox
A. A. McKain
Col. Benjamin C. Shaw Ill Forces Postponed Reunion
Col. Benjamin C. Shaw of the post office is seriously ill. The reunion of the colonel's regiment, planned to mark the battle of Appomattox, has been postponed due to his sickness. Latest Style Harness, Lowest Prices. Strawmyer Nilius 37 Monument piece their tors:anes Dustiess Oats.
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Gol. Shaw
Benjamin C. Shaw
Appomattox
Strawmyer
Nilius
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