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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1898

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Marion county GOP conclave crowns Beveridge chair and war talk

At Yoilinson hall Marion county Republicans met in a rousing session that named Albert J Beveridge permanent chairman and featured a fiery pro war, anti-democratic podium address. Delegates reeled off a rapid ballot for county prosecutor with Pugh blocked by 59 votes while Fitzgerald Spahr and Hay trailed.

Charles Eliott Charlie Bookwalter O. B. Iles Deridays Chas. Detlaas TJ. Tealer Hi Schrader Cash Hadley Frank Martin J. W. Eenew Wii Ielier Cob Rabern J. J. Benedict Bert Witz KH. Vliet Ties Eivuppers George Bone Chas. Beckwalter Musene Sankes Gome Eewin Logsdon Albert J. Beveridge Ile

War clouds rise as US troops mobilize for Cuba

Dispatches from Washington report rapid mobilization of the regular army to gulf and Atlantic coast points. Troops depart in hours from New Orleans, Tampa, Plattsburg, and Fort Meade with orders to move to Mobile, Charleston, and New Orleans. The President's Own colors await unfurling at hostile shores as diplomacy contemplates Monroe doctrine debates.

Cuba Washington War Department South Gulf Atlantic Coast Atlanta Fort McPherson Tampa Charleston Minneapolis Fort Snelling EY. Page Mobile Omafa Neb Department of Missouri Gulf Coast Coppinger Fort Crook Ninth Cavalry Veterans’ Reserve Association New Orleans Cheyenne Wye Eighth U. S. Infantry Fort Meade Sioun Falls 8. D Olderiday Pacific Coast San Francisco Quartermaster- General of the Army Southern Pacific Railroad Presidio

Serious Business Excerpt on Cuba Intervention Plans

MajGen Miles declares the United States is engaged in grave and serious business. He says orders are not for a mere demonstration, but to rally an efficiently organized army to carry out administration plans for intervention in Cuba. He notes plans won't be discussed publicly and that cross-gulf operations with the insurgent army await navy clearance and the president's approval.

Washington Majgen Miles Spain Cuba Congress Gulf

Jones Would Like Your Easter Suit Now Before Rush

Jones Would Like you to order your Easter suit at 149 S Illinois Street, with Harness for the Money. Strawmyer TM & Nijius, 87 Monument Place, offering deals and ready pickup as demand increases.

Strawmyer Nijius

Fright Aboard Cuban Coast Warship Sighting

Havana dispatch reports an American warship sighted near Morro Castle on April 14 causing alarm as guards and sentinels raced to fortify defenses. Spanish officials reinforce sea defenses, with troops and mines bolstering outer works while Cuba and Madrid react to ongoing hostilities.

Havana The Sentinel

Has He the Right in McCray’s Court Overstepping Bounds

A Sun report prompts questions on Judge McCray’s authority to release John W. Cates from jail while Judge Negley sat pro tem. Superior judges say a substitute cannot legally act with full weight. doubt surrounds the release order and potential legal consequences for the sheriff and county. An April zephyr at Jake Crone’s saloon causes beer kegs to spill as broken glass and chaos erupt from a door accident.

McCray Jude Harvey Carter Jandse Negley Ure Sutter Cates April Zephyr Jake Crone Denwarest Mr. Crone

Pope Still Pursues Peace Efforts in Rome

Rome April 16 Archbishop Treland reports another interview with President McKinley who still seeks peace. Cardinal Rampolin, papal secretary of state, is closeted with Spanish ambassador Senor Merry Colon. Vatican says pope’s efforts remain on peace, hope not yet lost.

Rome Avrchbishon Treland McKinley Ramopolin Yarpal Senor Merry ¥ Colon Vatican

Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 34 hours ending 5 p.m. April 17. Temps rise with warmer air by Saturday night and Sunday. Morning reading at 7 a.m. was 48 degrees, noon Saturday 58, and 2 a.m. Sunday 70 degrees.

Indianapolis

A Lively Night of It Burglars Target Local Homes

Merry burglars robbed several local homes Thursday night into Friday morning. Victims included John Polk at 121 Sturm Avenue and William Linkenfelter at 1220 Sturm Ave, Chris Walters at WI] EB. Michigan Street, Afr. Vooker at 1509 Michigan Street. Screen doors at the Christin and Pelton homes on Wil and Ws I Michigan Street were found adrift but houses not entered.

John Polk Sturm-ave William Linkenfelter Chris Walters Michigaun-st Vooker Alichigaun-st Christin Pelton Wil Ws I Michigan St

Room Rentals and Local Ads Brief

Suite of rooms to rent at 2720 N Tlinoisst. girl wanted at Indiana chain company. Save 50 percent on prescriptions at Park Theater Pharmacy. need a plumber call J Arnold.

N. Tlinoisst Indiana Chain Company Park Theater Pharmacy J. Arnold

Suburban diversions and social notes in brief

War talk and potato planting are noted as suburban diversions. Mrs George Rockwell of Cincinnati is guest of Mrs Anna C Reaume. Portico to be built at the Bates like those at the Grand Denison and Spencer. City officials have approved. Mrs David Curtin and daughter Maude will depart Sunday for a trip through the western states visiting San Francisco.

George Rockwell Cincinnati Anna C. Reaume Bates Grand Denison and Spencer David Curtin Maude San Francisco

Patent Medicine Ad Promises Quick Stomach Relief

An advertisement targets women offering prompt relief for stomach and bowel troubles with afternoon and evening appointments at 2931 Capitol Ave. It promotes Mary Cleveland Stone M D and mentions a cold cure claim. It also advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a 25 cent price and money-back guarantee if ineffective, noting the genuine product bears L B Q on each tablet.

Capitol-ave. Mary Cleveland Stone M. D

Acetylene Gas Offer Promises Safer Home Lighting

An ad proclaims acetylene gas for country houses and stores safer than coal oil and easier to light than a lamp. It cites C. H. Walcott at 142 N Pennsylvania St and suggests feeding horses Jane’s Dustleys Oats. The Sun urges renting vacant rooms via notice to 123 and 125 E Ohio St or by telephone 880.

C. H. Walcott Pennsylvania Ohiost

Senate Eyes Cuba Recognition and War Resolutions

Washington reports a strong Senate move to recognize the Cuban republic and back immediate intervention. Senators Chandler and Foraker forecast a majority. the president plans to sign, with a note that recognition is a presidential prerogative. An ultimatum to Spain is anticipated once Congress acts, potentially triggering a arms response if Spain refuses to evacuate Cuba.

Congress Senate House Spain Cuba Senor Polo Y Bernabe Madrid Woodford

Debate in the Senate Opens as Cuba Crisis Grows

Washington April 1. The senate session began with a brief chaplain’s prayer and routine business. Only 40 senators answered roll call before a quorum was formed. Senator Cannon of Utah argued for peace through war, insisting on recognizing Cuba’s independence and criticizing the administration’s cautious policy. He warned that failure to recognize Cuba a year earlier would have avoided Maine's loss and intervention.

Washington Senate Davis Foreign Relations Committee Cuba Teller Mr. Cannon Utah United States Maine McKinley Cannon Bea

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