Beaten by Patriots at Trocones Cuba Battle Ended in Massacre
News from Tampa dated April 11 reports a pitched battle near the Canto river with Spaniards under Gen Sabena and Cuban insurgents led by Rabí on March 26. About 400 Spaniards were killed, over 1,000 routed, with 880 wounded aboard a Havana bound steamer. Patriots suffer four dead and 39 wounded as they rally to Gen Maceo in Santiago province. A Tallahassee note records a legislative resolution offering sympathy to the Oran revolutionists.
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Tampa
Fla
Trocones
Cuba
Canto River
Sabena
Rabi
Havana
Santiago
Maceo
Food exhibit draws crowds at Tomlinson Hall in Indianapolis
Hundreds attend the Tomlinson Hall food show in Indianapolis as booths overflow with edible displays. Admission costs 15 cents and visitors receive free samples from exhibitors. The event features evenings with an orchestra and cooking lectures by Miss Sarah Crnip from 2:30 to 4:30 daily, including live demonstrations of dish preparation.
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Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
Sarah Crnip
Board appoints patrolman Tyler as “another color”
Tuesday the safety board named Alexander Tyler to patrolman in place of George W. Laird. Sworn in Thursday, it became clear he is of a different color. The board, not expanding minority ranks, did not swear him in, but would promote him to the vacancy when a colored post arises.
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Board of Safety
Alexander Tyler
George W. Laird
Tyler
Indians Seek Removal of Agent Teter at Fort Hall
A delegation of 300 Fort Hall Indians met Gov. McConnell on Thursday to urge the removal of Agent Teter and to press for the appointment of A. W. Fisher, under Harrison, with the governor asked to forward the petition to the president. Teter is accused of maltreating natives and supplying meager rations.
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Bors
Ida
Fort Hall
Gov. McConnell
Teter
A. W. Fisher
Harrison
Body recovered from Hutchinson store ruins in Wreeiie
In Wreeiie West Virginia on April 11 the body of Eugene Birch was pulled from the collapsed Hutchinson store debris with head and legs burned away. Two more victims remain unaccounted for. In Frederichsruhe on the same date, Bismarck urged German Odessa delegates to sustain political friendship as essential for both Germany and Russia, noting Russia as a preferable neighbor to many others.
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Wreeiie
W. Va
Eugene Birch
Hutchinson
Bismarck
Frederichsruhe
Odessa
Germany
Russia
Receiver Appointed for Barber Benedict and Goldman
Curcaco reports a receiver was appointed on Thursday for the clothing firm Barber Benedict and Goldman. The firm’s liabilities total $100,000 with assets of $150,000. The related item notes a lockout involving 500 men at ProvipENoE and mentions Atlantic mills at Olneyville locking out 500 workers. The text also references Dre Price’s Credm Baking Powder as a World’s Fair highest and Megaland Diploma.
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Curcaco
Barber, Benedict & Goldman
The
Atlantic Mills
Olneyville
Dre Price
Megaland
Income tax suit challenges uniformity and direct tax status
A Greenfield, Massachusetts man sues Illinois Central in New York over the 1914 income tax on net profits, arguing the tax is a direct tax on property and violates uniformity, due process, and privacy provisions. Judge Wilson indicates immediate plans to press additional suits toward the U.S. Supreme Court once a full bench is available.
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New York
Chas. Allen
Greenfield
Mass
Illinois Central Railroad
Washeton
Jere M. Wilson
John C. Moore
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
On the Booms The Good Citizens League Gains Ground
Mr Shiel, secretary of the Good Citizens League, recently escaped from southern penitentiary. He claims the movement spreads from Greencastle and Terry Hut to the Ohio, as Nicholson, president, has organized 40 leagues with hundreds of members. He plans further lectures to recruit a broad coalition across parties.
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Good Citizens’ League
Shiel
Ife
Patten
Good Citizens’ Movement
Greencastle
Terry Hut
Ohio
Nicholson
Columbus
Seymours
Still Behind Bars Dr David C Bryan Faces Appeal
Dr David C Bryan remains jailed as Illinois authorities seek to move him to Chicago to answer charges of fraudulent real estate dealings. Attorneys filed for rehearing on constitutional grounds citing statutes 600 and 1604 in conflict with the national constitution. Judge Brown ruled the statute sound and the next option is a habeas corpus proceeding. Bryan remains in sheriff's custody.
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David C. Bryan
Illiois
Chicago
A. L. Fowler
Jford & Perkins
Brown
Bryan
Perilous ride to Moush amid Armenian massacres
A Daily News correspondent reports Rev. Mr Cole and Miss Ely arriving at Moush from Bitlis after a dangerous sledge journey. They seek to communicate with British delegates on the Turkish commission and with American minister Hon. A. W. Terrell about the perilous condition of the American mission at Bitlis.
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London
Daily News
Moush
Armenia
Mr Cole
Ely
Bitlis
A. W. Terrell
Turkey
Coal barge Oneota sunk near Weehawken Boston voyage
The Oneota coal barge traveling from Weehawken to Boston was sunk by the Philadelphia schooner Isaac H. Tillyer Thursday. Captain Warren Lefevre drowned in the incident at Chatham Massachusetts on April 11.
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Chatham
Mass
Oneota
Weehawken
Boston
Isaac H. Tillyer
Philadelphia
Warren Lefevre
The Consecration of Bishop-elect White Planned
The Episcopal Church committee met Thursday to finalize arrangements for the consecration of Bishop-elect White on May 1. Presiding bishop Williams' decision on who conducts the ceremony is awaited, with state clergy and 3 to 7 bishops expected to take part. Also, reports say cruiser Olympia may sail to Corinth to join British vessels pursuing a Nicaraguan claim.
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E.G. Hunter
Capt. Armstrong
Episcopalian Standing Committee
White
Williams
John B
San Francisco
Olympia
Santa Barbara
Corinth
Nicaranga
Flood danger ends as Delaware rises eight feet
All danger passed in Easton after flood concerns ease. The Delaware River rose eight feet by Thursday morning, while Indiana awaits a forecast for the 86 hours ending 8 p.m. April 12 predicting warmer and fair weather Thursday night and Friday.
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Easton
Delaware
Indiana
Daring Train Robber Perry Escapes Matteawan Asylum
Oliver Curtis Perry leading a jail break from Matteawan state asylum in New York. He overpowered a guard, bound and gagged him, and escaped via attic access with three accomplices. The ringleader, famed for prior Central Railroad robbery, reportedly feigned insanity to plan the escape and remains at large. Crews continue searching April 11.
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Porsunewurste
N.Y
Oliver Curtis Perry
Syracuse
Matteawan State Asylum
Perry
Lis
New York Central
Ife
Miss Ridenour learns to ride a bicycle in public schools
A jumble of local notes mentions Miss Ridenour learning bicycle riding, Senator Voorhees possibly setting up in Indianapolis, Gov. Matthews appointing Gen W. Eail to the livestock commission, and Vandalia adding a new train between Logansport and St. Joe Mich. Other items include a 15 cent short cake, laws calendar completion, remarks by Burford VanArsdel, and various civic happenings.
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Miss Ridenour
Senator Voorhees
Indianapolis
Gov. Matthews
Livestock Commission
W. Eail
Vandalia
Logansport
St. Joe
Mich
L. Nomesecker
Burford
C. VanArsdel
Eiedo
State Agricultral Board
Lillian Husserl
Delialowe
Fort Wayne
Arson South Board of Directors
Lasened
Anidbihe
J. B. Wilson
Posey County
Mary M. Shedd
Propylaeum
Julia Officer
Chicago
St. Paul’s Church
Young Woman’s Christian Association
First Baptist Church
Flora Shank
Pembroke Club
Miahoney
Christian Ave
J. Finn
W. C. Malley
Dede Donlon
Ed Webb
Nicholas Moore
Michael O’ Brien
Moore
O’brien
Bristow
Wilde 18 Quite Ill Money Extorted from English Gentlemen
Oscar Wilde, ill since confinement of Alfred Taylor, faced examination in Bow Street. Parker testified about extortion schemes linked to Wilde era, with 21 claimed perpetrators. Atkins testified Wilde accompanied him to Paris, noting hair parting, dining in Solenild style, gifting a silver cigarette case, and a late night room. Hotel Albemarle owner and Chelsea witnesses described Wilde’s visits with youths. Wilde remained composed, wearing rings, as Sir Edwin Clarke defended him. trial delays and remand followed, with Wilde’s condition and disgrace evident.
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Lonxpox
Oscar Wilde
Alfred Taylor
Bowst. Pn
Commoner
Clarke
Wilde
Ifo
Taylor
Parker
Wille
Ife
W. Atkins
Paris
Ile
Atkins
Hotel Albemarle
Chelsea
Edwin Clarke
Heraml Wilde
Weinl
TALK OF ANOTHER VIADUCT IN D.C. PROPOSAL
Residents urged the Board of Works to reject a proposed viaduct over Massachusetts Avenue rail lines. A 21 member committee of North Capitol residents complained the plan would narrow North Capitol Avenue and urged best asphalt paving instead of brick. The board will meet April 18 with railroad officials to discuss the issue.
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Board of Works
Mionon
Big Tour
Laake Evie
Massachusetts-ave
N. Capitolave
Ohio St
East-st
Virginia-ave
Morris-st
Hit On The Head In Near Fatally Accident
An accident near fatally injured Wm Burris a street railway line repairer. Burris and Frank Townsend were repairing a broken trolley wire when an iron tool slipped and struck Burris on the head, causing a gash and unconsciousness. He was taken to Dr. Abbott’s office and then home to recover. Also reports from Chitral describe Col Kelly and 500 men advancing toward Chitral, with frost bite and snow blindness affecting many followers of Umra Khan.
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Wm. Burris
Burris
Frank Townsend
Townsend
Dy HH. Abbott
W. Washington St
Caroutta
Chitral
Col. Kelly
Gilgit
Sandarpa
Umra Khan
Dudley Simms sues Antioch Baptist Church and trustees
Dudley Simms files a $140 suit against Antioch Baptist Church and trustees John A. Smith Wm Higgins Amos Clayton John Parker and Wm Bogan for alleged due services and materials. Cornice workers discuss constitutional questions while a procedural system to prevent officer embezzlement is described. Delegate Wheeler of Philadelphia returns home as Treasurer Horan nears re election. See the new Sideboards.
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Dudley Simms
Antioch Baptist Church
John A. Smith
Wm. Higgins
Amos Clayton
John Parker
Wm. Bogan
Cornice
Wheeler
Philadelphia
Horan
Grace Patton Defense Highlights Payment Question In Trial
Judge Cox outlined Grace Patton case details arguing the girl’s payment issue points to a broader dispute. He scrutinized testimony about a $100 payment to the girl and questioned who hired the attorney, with statements from the stepfather and other witnesses shaping the trial record.
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Harvey
Lex
Cox
Grace Patton
Ereat Detal
Laurie Appel
Yale
Attorney Rucker
Pades
Spades
Titehiman
Read In Bed. Geo W Shaw Found Dead At Home
George W Shaw aged 51 of 42 Yandes Street was found dead in bed Thursday morning. Formerly a police officer he later went into the saloon business. He belonged to Capital City Lodge K of P and to the Red Moon. A year ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis from which he never fully recovered.
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Geo. W. Shaw
Yandes St
Capital City Lodge
Red Moon
New York Sues U.S. Over 150GY Interest on Advances
The New York Supreme Court heard a suit by the state against the United States for 150,000 in interest on moneys advanced to equip troops sent to the ward. Senator IDs argued for the state. In a separate matter, James McDonald and Crotiamrich assaulted Hamvick with a pitch fork, resulting in court action. A grocery stock receiver was appointed for John C. Parr, with bond set at 8,000.
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New York State
Supreme Court
New York
United States
Trumps
Isil
Ids
Grocey
William €. Mattes
John C. Parr
Howard Street
Jacob R. Williams
Williams Benght
Chicago to be rebuilt as modern warship
The cruiser Chicago will be taken out of commission at the Brooklyn navy yards next week for rebuilding into a war ship of modern capacity. In Acton, tarry Gouse, a 55 year old farmer, was killed Wednesday by a Big Four train while napping during a jog. He leaves a widow and two children.
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Washngton
Chicago
Brooklyn Navy Yards
Tarry Gouse
Acton
Step daughters of ex Patrolman Laird return home
Maud and Grace Isgrig, former stepdaughters of ex Patrolman Laird, left home on Thursday to take lodging at the Castle hotel but have repented and returned to the paternal roof.
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Maud
Grace Isgrig
Castle
Lave
Political tips hint at party balance and nominations
Indiana Democrats show resistance to immediate coinage action as bimetallic views divide supporters. Governor Matthews faces no Senate opposition from Voorhees, while Edwin St George Rogers builds a late nominating path. Trusler’s South Side popularity boosts Rogers among Democrats in a shifting contest.
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Edwin St. George Rogers
Edwin St. Geo
Flo
South Side
Trusler
Rogers
Wrongful Representation Alleged In Life Insurance Suit
In Squire Johnson's court Fannie Dailey sues Pridential Life Insurance for 60 dollars claiming an agent caused her to insure herself her son and husband without proper signatures. Phoebe Taylor, an elderly colored woman, seeks 75 dollars arguing an agent misrepresented a 25 cent weekly plan to lapse after two missed weeks. Justice Lockman ruled in her favor earlier and the case now pending in a higher court. J A I Dapquier also sues for services claimed due from the company, with the company contesting pay due for collections. Justice Johnson has the matter under advisement.
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Squire Johson
Fannie Dailey
Pridential Life Insurance Company
Squire Lovkman
Phoebe Taylor
Lockman
Justice Johnson
J. A. I. Dapquier
Dapquier
Final blow seals fee and salary act case in high court
The Supreme Court overruled A G Smith’s rehearing request in the 1891 fee and salary act dispute titled Commissioners of Benton county versus Hiram v Boice. The court held the engrossed bill could not be used to establish the law and that the rule works both ways. Trustees-elect of the blind institute elected Nelson Bradley Greenfield president and J T Hennessey Indianapolis treasurer with J L Allen Covington secretary, making all members officers.
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Supreme Court
A. G. Smith
Benton County
Hiram v. Boice
Shelby Coounty
Leaky Cisterns Cleaned and Cemented
Leaky cisterns cleaned and cemented offered at 1.50 dollars. Pumps at factory price. Contact L Butts at 198 Indiana Avenue or call the listed phone number for service.
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Indiana-ave
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Wmi
L-Elder
Booker
Max-Paiehnan Shaw
W. Pearlsi
James
McDonald
Crot Iamrich
Donald Smote Hamvick
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Tian Riche
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Coltempt
T. ‘Tayeart
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Law
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Union League Club
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Apany
Lexow Committee
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Senate
Robert Mantell
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Alexander Johnstone
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