Filipinos Battle Gen Wheaton in Pursuit After Engagements
Cablegrams from Manila dated April 11 report Gen Otis noting Lawton’s success at Santa Cruz with 93 enemy dead and capture of the city. In another dispatch Lt Gen Otis says insurgents attacked McArthur’s railway line and were repulsed by Wheaton with three Americans killed and 20 wounded.
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Lawton
Manila
Washington
Santa Cruz
Elling
McArthur
Wheaton
OTIS
Filipinos Attack Minnesota Volunteers Near Bocave
In Manila on April 1, Filipinos struck the Minnesota volunteers along the Bocave railroad from the east. Three Minnesota men were killed and ten wounded before Gen. Wheaton arrived with reinforcements, routing the Filipino force. An Oregon squadron was ambushed near Malinta, leaving two Oregon soldiers dead and three wounded.
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Manila
Minnesota Volunteers
Minnesota
Bocave
Wheaton
Malolos
Minnesota Boys
Oregon Volunteers
Malinta
Oregon
Bold highway robbery attempt on Washington Street thwarted
Detectives Gerber and Morgan arrested John Saul and Thomas Maney known as Red after a robbery near the state house. Adolph Marer at 427 East Washington Street was approached by two men. one argued while the other seized a watch but Marer recovered it and the culprits fled. Saul previously faced larceny charges and is said to have just been released from the Cleveland workhouse.
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Washington-st
State House
Gerber and
Morgan
John Saul
Adolph Marer
Washington St
Marer
Saul
Cleveland
Thomas Maney
Red
Daisy Null
Beatstie
Strazer
Leland
Miss
John Hickey
Monon
Hickey
Wr Vurpulit
Indiana
Wabash
Ind
Tier
Pilow
Frazer
Daisie
Gertie
Daisy Nair
Deck
Beverly
Grandpa
Cliff
Mama
Daisie MD
Daisy
Detective Frank Wilson Named For Humane Inspector Post
Detective Frank Wilson is a possible appointee for humane inspector. His name is before the Board of Safety and Supt Quigley favors his candidacy. The humane officer earns $2.25 daily versus $2.50 for a detective, and Wilson’s eye problems reduce his workload, making the humane role a better fit.
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Frank Wilson
Board of Safety
Quigley
Wilson
Spotted Fever Strikes Patrolman James W. Winn at Home
Patrolman James W. Winn, 373 West Twelfth Street, is gravely ill with suspected spotted fever or cerebrospinal meningitis, after reporting for duty Sunday night and Monday but failing to report Tuesday. Police surgeon Dr. Christian fears a fatal outcome in many spotted fever cases.
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James W. Winn
W. Twelfth St
Christian
Death's Harvest Epidemic and Notable Fatalities
Kansas City reports an epidemic of meningitis with March deaths. Wm Snelson of St Louis shot himself at Lehigh Indiana after a failed killing attempt, his sweetheart Mae Beebe aged 17. Godfrey Bland former British embassy secretary died of heart failure at 45. Chester L Ainsworth deputy sheriff Tombstone Arizona killed and Edward Moore mortally wounded by Haldeman brothers who had warrants.
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Kansas City
Wm. Snelson
St. Louis
Lehigh
Mae Beebe
Godfrey Bland
Washington
Chester L. Ainsworth
United States
Tombstone
Ariz
Clearing sale jewelry and silverware at Marcy's
A brief notice announces a clearing sale of jewelry and silverware at Marcy's with low prices this week. It mentions Pro Beno cigar and a style harness at 327 Monument Place, citing Strawmeyer and Nilius in association with the sale.
Hancock County Grand Jury Indicts Many Officials
In Greenfield Indiana on April 11 1900 or 1901 Hancock County’s grand jury adjourned after February sessions with 90 indictments against county officials and deputies. Arrests expected daily as rumors of resignations swirl while Republicans cheer possible end of Democratic rule amid charges of violating fee laws illegal allowances forgery perjury bribery embezzlement and petit larceny.
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Greenfield
Ind
Hancock County
Mie
Myrtle's Mistake In Not Calling A Preacher With Charles
Myrtle Gordon sought Prosecutor Pugh on Monday to compel marriage by Charles Quackenbush. She claimed five weeks cohabitation at Hotel Engish under promise of marriage and feared failure. Quackenbush paid the bill and departed. He reportedly remained with his wife at the hotel for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie
Pugh
Charles Quackenbush
Myrtle Gordon
Quackenbush
Engish
Weather Forecast For Indianapolis Area
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 86 hours ending at p m April 12. Windy and fair Tuesday night with occasional rain Wednesday. Temperatures 50 at 7 am 66 at noon and 66 at 2 pm.
Prisoner’s dazzling tooth becomes courtroom clue
In Canton Ohio on April 11, testimony traced Mrs. George from Tuscarawas and Hazletr ave to the shooting scene of George Saxton observed by streetcar workers. Judge McCarty said Mrs. George visited him about an injunction case shortly before the murder and wore a quarter carat diamond in an artificial tooth.
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McCarty
Canton
George
Tuscarawas
Hazlestave
George Saxton
Esse C. Paylor
Samuel Howenstein
Oberlin House
T.T. McCarty
Common Pleas Bench
Dr. Dougherty
Japan Eyes Open to American Artisans After Treaties
Mail advices from the Japanese steamer Iizumi Maru report plans to hire thousands of skilled and semi skilled American workers at higher wages. Japanese industry will depend on foreign artisans and native trades may fall to foreign hands. The government iron foundry example is cited. Judicial authorities will send judges and prosecutors to England America France Germany and Austria Hungary to study foreign legal procedures.
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Seattle
Wash
Iizumi Maru
Empire
Judicial Department
England
America
France
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Pendleton Pike franchise decision awaits bids
County commissioners weigh three companies for an electric railway franchise on Pendleton Pike. Commissioner Greer says the question is which bidder is most liable to build the line and serve the people, noting no new papers or arguments were filed after a 15 day window.
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Pendleton Pike
Greer
RIPS OUT OBSTRUCTIONS AT IL AND WASH STS REMODELING SITE
Workmen removing sidewalk obstructions near the Claypool building were surprised by Building Inspector Robinson who ordered the stone contractor to move materials closer to the curb to clear the street. He warned further action would follow if obstructions continued.
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Illinois
Washington Sts
Claypool
Robinson
Flo
OILY DEPUTIES APPOINTED IN INDIANA OIL INSPECTION
Chief-Inspector Zaring appoints 18 deputy supervisors for Indiana oil inspection. New appointees include E. H. Andress Lafayette Charles B R Lane Fort Wayne I H W Blatchley Bainbridge W V Cooper Evansville T E Bell Whiting G W Markley Crawfordsville P H Zehrag Cambridge City and J B Davenport Ikhart The reappointments list J H Boltz Winchester A J Bowman Madison O W Crabbs Muncie Walter Derr South Pend C K Dorsey New Albany W A Dorsey Terre Haute J M Johnson Logansport C W Lockwood Peru M A Schutt Michigan City R F L Weems Vincennes.
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Indiana
Zaring
E. H. Andress
Lafayette
Charles BR. Lane
Fort Wayne
I. H W. Blatchley
Bainbridge
W. V. Cooper
Evansville
T. E. Bell
Whiting
G. W. Markley
Crawfordsville
P. H. Zehrag
Cambridge City
J. B. Davenport
Ikhart
J. H. Boltz
Winchester
A. J. Bowman
Madison
O. W. Crabbs
Muncie
Walter Derr
South Pend
C. K. Dorsey
New Albany
W. A. Dorsey
Terre Waute
J. M. Johnson
Logansport
C. W. Lockwood
Peru
M. A. Schutt
Michigan
City
R. FL Weems
Vincennes
Preferred War to Prison A Frankfort Boy Enlists
Clarence Messler, 17, of Frankfort chose military service over imprisonment after his arrest for stealing. His lawyer and the prosecuting witness supported enlistment and Officer Denton took him to Indianapolis. He enlisted Monday evening and would face prosecution if not accepted. Captain Tack can send men to San Francisco for the Philippines. Thomas Ward of Indianapolis enlisted Tuesday.
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Clarence Messler
Frankfort
Denton
Indianapolis
Ele
Capt. Tack
San Francisco
Philippines
Thomas Ward
Indianapolis street railway contract hailed as model
James Murdock of Lafayette and owner in the Indianapolis street railway firm says the city’s favorable contract will likely trigger similar deals nationwide. He claims Indianapolis has the best contract in the United States while accusing Taggart and the Board of Public Works and city council of squeezing the company too hard.
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James Murdock
Lafayette
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Inndianapolis
United States
Indianapolis
Mr. Murdock
Taggart
Board of Public Works
Frankem Cranky Testimony Key in Will-Contesting Case
In circuit court Tuesday Isaac Frankem seeks to break his father Jonathan Frankem's will. Testimony suggested Jonathan was of unsound mind when making the will and acted cranky for years. Witnesses said disputes with his sons grew from beliefs they had cheated him in business and Isaac refused to apologize for acts he did not commit.
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Jonathan Frankem
Isaac
Frankem
Town Talk notes and local incidents
Mrs. W J Fitzgerald ill at 517 EB Ohio Street Park superintendent Power to Rochester Pa for his father s funeral Thieves steal 300 worth of valuables from Bryant W Gillespie 3036 N Illinois Street John Bakers accused of cow theft and attempted sale at stock yards Camp Gray G A R members to meet at courthouse Tuesday to act on Col B C Shaw s death Edward Johnson charged with stealing 11 window shades from H H Leudemann 873 Virginia Ave Released from workhouse on good behavior three months ago H C Decker injured his arm when his wheel struck a sewer mouth near New York Street Purdue University to celebrate Morrill Day with Gov Mount and Senator Fairbanks speaking Senator Morrill helped pass land grant law for the university Gottlob Schmidt paroled after manslaughter conviction in Grant County 1897 to support his aged mother
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W. J. Fitzgerlad
Ohio-st. Park
Power
Rochester
Bryant W. Gillespie
N. Tllinois
St. John Bakers
Camp Gray
Court House
Col. B. C. Shaw
Edoward Johnson
H. H. Leudemann
Virginia-ave
H. C. Decker
New York-st
Neaer California-st
Purdue University
Morrill
Mount
Fairbanks
Purdue
Gottlob Schmidt
Grant
Maize to face police court over gift enterprise claim
James H. Maize will answer in police court Friday to a charge of operating a gift enterprise. He allegedly sold writing paper and needle packages promising a gold watch inside. Several women buyers reported the scheme to Patrolmen Raffery and Lawler, who also bought a package to obtain evidence.
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Maize
James H. Maize
Raffery
Lawler
Seaton Hatter Sells the Best Hat
Local hatter Seaton advertises a top quality hat with bold claims and price tag highlighting luxury headwear. The notice mentions feed for a horse and a decorative phrase, reflecting vintage shop decor and promotional style.
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Seaton
Fourth Dreyfus case death by own action shocks Paris
Paris reports Lorillier, private secretary to Col Henry, who faced exposure in the Dreyfus case last August, killed himself at St Quentin after receiving a summons to Paris. This marks the fourth suicide connected to the Dreyfus affair and renews public interest.
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Paris
M. Lorillier
Col. Henry
Dreyfus
St. Quentin
Faris
Lorillier
Dreyfus Case Testimony Quoted From High Officers
The Figaro reports Gen De Gallifet and Casimir Perier testimony before the court of cassation. De Gallifet cites a British attache on gathering favors from Esterhazy. Perier says he knew no letters from the German emperor about Dreyfus. Laroche’s wiped testimony also aims to exculpate Dreyfus.
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Paris
The
Figaro
de Gallifet
Casimir Perier
Dreyfus
Cassau Lian
E.terhazy
Casimir Porter
Emperor of Crermany
LeBron-Renaud
Laroche
Wired
Drey
Scattered Germs Case Lies Quarantined in City
George B. Wardaway a colored man from 1323 N. Senate Ave surrendered to health authorities after traveling with smallpox. He avoided quarantine by fleeing to Louisville and Chicago before returning at night. Doctors examined him and kept him from the pest house as his condition improved.
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George B. Wardaway
Senate Ave
Fouts
Hardaway
Colored man in police court on charges of swindling
Thomas Rice, a colored man, faces police court after detectives say he swindled many colored people. They allege he took funds from Mrs. Eiffel to secure a pension for her husband, and that others paid for jobs Rice never held, including a night watchman position at a factory.
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Thomas Rice
Kinney
Thornton
J. Eiffel
Meridian St
Yaylor Garnett
Torbett-st
James Johnson
E&m-st
Rice
Found Unconscious Near Home In Dublin Maryland
James Mercer was found unconscious near his home in Dublin Maryland on Monday night. He sustained head injuries from a fall that may prove fatal. Mercer is a wealthy farmer who usually dresses plainly.
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Dublin
James Mercer
Mercer
Government Gets the Land 610600 Acres Handed to Government
Judge Ross issues a decision awarding 610 600 acres of land long claimed by the Southern Pacific to the government. The ruling resolves a contentious property dispute over public land in California.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ross
Southern Pacific
TATTLING WIRES REPORTS FIRE TRAPS AND CRIMES
The Yale News notes college dormitories as fire traps. Ella Braddock, a Louisville woman, was shot dead by her lover Olver Winston. Okla mans treasurer Frank M. Thompson is jailed for embezzling 828,814. Several other arrests, drownings, floods, and incidents are reported across cities including Dallas, Cincinnati, Wheeling, North Tonawanda, and Frankfort with various local outcomes.
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Yale News
Ella Braddock
Louisville
Olver Winston
P. E. Zammitt
San Francisco
Frank M. Thompson
Oklahoma Territory
L. 8. Smith
First National Bank
Hillsboro
To Cure a Cold in One Day
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims a money back guarantee if it fails and notes the genuine label with B. Q. on each tablet.
Convicts Get Work Amid Escape Tale and Farm Plan
Warden Harley in Indianapolis closes a five year contract with W V Glazier for 100 convicts labor at 40 cents a day. A newly leased farm near the prison will plant 15 acres of potatoes with 140 more acres prepared. Ferriter’s shoe box escape is recounted and officers chase him to wooded lines.
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Harley
Michigan City
Indianapolis
W. V. Glazier
Louisville
Glezier
Harley Tes
Ferriter
Prize Offered for Best Description of Indianapolis
The Commercial Club offers a $50 prize for the best description of Indianapolis. Descriptive writers may submit their work for judging. the best entry will receive the prize. Directors announced the contest Tuesday noon and will soon publish full conditions. The directors also received the annual report of the Park Tree Association.
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Indianapolis
Mercial Club
Dying a Pauper in Jeffersonville Trail of Lost Wealth
In Jeffersonville Indiana Dr J E Hays of Louisville identifies the found deceased man by the railroad as Daniel Harris a former Louisville tobacco merchant. Harris once worth 250000 dollars twenty years ago. His daughter married a Quincy NL man who became a millionaire. A monument was set up in his memory as Harris faded into obscurity.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
J. E. Hays
Louisville
Bright
Daniel Harris
Quincy
Harris
Oakes Divorce Battle Suits Big Damages
New York April 1 Mrs Lewella C. Oakes divorced wife of Francis J Oakes the millionaire president of the Oakes chemical company sues for 150000 damages claiming forcible confinement in a madhouse She also sues Oakes current wife for 100000 damages alleging alienation of her former husband’s affections.
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New York
Lewella C. Oakes
Francis J. Oakes
The
Oakes Chemical Company
Oakes
Plague Reports Return to Hong Kong
Washington officials confirm a cable from Consul Wildman in Hong Kong with the single word plague indicating renewed outbreak. Authorities monitor the situation and assess public health responses while updating advisory measures.
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Washington
State Department
Wildman
Hong ‘Kong
Hong Kong
Esterhazy implicated in Dreyfus affair evidence
Paris Arousing揭露 shows ex Maj Esterhazy authored bordereau used to convict Dreyfus. Zurich Pan Germanist league protests Anglicans trampling Germany's rights. Berlin Der Artist reports Esterhazy plans tour of German theaters. 3,328,260 Tish-I-Minge's seld in 'll
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Paris
the Eclair
Esterhazy
Dreyfus
Zurich
Pan-Germanis League
Hohenlohe
Germany
Berlin
Der
Tish-I-Minge’s Seld In
Blacksmith Mack to Stage Key Moscow Mission
Thomas Mack a Hoosier blacksmith of the firm Disher & Mack sails in a week for Moscow Russia to become a premier horse shoer for the czar. Frank Sparr, recently associated with Mack, accompanies him with a financial backing and leaves for Russia as aide and sponsor.
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Thomas Mack
Disher
Court hearing ends with disruption at Joe Wurtz’s 126 Avenue
An observed court session Tuesday ended with a woman hustled out after disrupting proceedings. Evidence against her was seized as she reportedly smashed a panel at Joe Wurtz's establishment. She was fined $1 and given a $5 reprimand for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wurtz
Lichtenaver Discharged in Police Court
Alpheus Lichtenaver was discharged in police court Tuesday after testimony described a prior incident. A colored witness from Reisnerat testified, noting Lichtenauer’s involvement and the events that led to the charge.
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Lichtenaver
Alpheus Lichtenaver
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Rotten
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the Figaro
Clinton Grimley
Morristown
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Standard Electric Light and Power Company
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Tex
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Wheeling
W. Va
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Edith Chapman
John Copeland
Tonawanda
N. Y
Charles E. Somers
Garnet Graves
City Trades and Labor Assembly
Columbus
John Ferriter
Lp. m
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Werden Tinkey
McSlaughrey
Charles Whittaker
Boston Almshouse
Hert
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Whittaker
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Across the Sea
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Peter Beattie
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