Three American Prisoners Tortured and Murdered in Panay Insurgency
The American reported that Privates Dugan Tragey and Hayes of Company F, 26th Infantry, were captured on Panay Island, tied to stakes in Calinga, burned feet, cut with knives, and slain with a bolo after brutal tortures. Mindanao dispatch says Tagalos attacked Case's battalion HQ at Cagayan, killing three sentries. Americans suffered 12 wounded as rebels lost 50 dead and 40 wounded.
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San Francisco
Mafila
The
Panay Island
Dugan
Tragey
Hayes
Panay
Calinga
Manila
Mindanao
Case
Cagayan
Williams Murder Trial Sees Self Defense Claim In Court
Witnesses place blame on the dead man while the defense emphasizes Wayman White acted in self defense during the Williams murder case. Testimony describes a curbside struggle near the colored Odd Fellows hall on Indiana Avenue with a club used by White and claims Williams flashed a glittering object before the fight. Maurice White supports the self defense narrative as the trial proceeds.
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Wayman ‘White
George Williams
Lewis Logan
William H. Johnson
Fred Martin
Belle Harrington
White
Williams
Maurice White
Colored Oddfellows
Indiana-ave
Bert Ward
Jos
Patterson
Wayman
Surprise moves in court as White not called to testify
Tuesday afternoon the defense rested without calling White. Prosecutor Pugh, surprised, asked if the defendant would testify. Judge Alford admonished on courtroom procedure as Spaan argued and the court recessed for further arguments.
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White
Pugh
Spaan
Alford
Shells Recovered Ties to Falls Creek Murder Probe
Detectives Morgan and Holtz retrieved ten shotgun shells from Fall Creek near Thirteenth Street. The shells, thrown by Fred Ettlehake after the murder of W. F. Simon and the attempt on George Hermann, match bullets and wad evidence from the crime scene. The gun used remains unfound.
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Morgan and Holtz
Fall Creek
Thirteenth-st
Fred
W. F. Simon
George Hermann
Simon
Easter jewelry sale promises happiness with diamonds
Easter Sunday sales at J. P. Mullally offer a large selection of diamonds and wedding rings. The ad advertises that each sale is recommended and urges customers to feed their horse Janes, a quirky note amid the promotion.
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J. P. “Mullally
Nancy Hanks Grave Ground to Be Expanded
A Nancy Hanks memorial committee including Gov Mount Col Z A Smith Andrew M Sweeney Horace McKay Capt W L Dunlap and Samuel Kercheval visited Lincoln City Spencer county to seek county approval for more ground around the grave of Nancy Hanks Lincoln. They aim to prepare the site for a monument by J S Culver and to create a park and an access road to the grave.
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Nancy Hanks
J. S. Culver
Springfield
County Council Appropriations and Claims
The county council on Monday allocated 1154 for hospital window and door screens 175 for seeds and fruit trees and 150 for farmhouse repairs. An emergency fund of 400 was set for the County board of health. Experts Bookwalter and McCaslin claim 448.16 for investigative work. the council reviewed the claim on Tuesday.
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Julietta Insane Hospital
County Board of Health
Bookwalter
McCaslin
Four Steele Pictures Bought by Roycroft Founder
Elbert Hubbard of Roycroft bought four T. C. Steele pictures in Indianapolis. Three are Indiana works with two from near Indianapolis and one near Brookville, plus a Tennessee scene. The four pieces will hang in the Roycroft assembly room as color studies for craftsmen.
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Indianapolis
Elbert Hubbard
Roycroft Fame
T. C. Steele
Indiana
Brookville
Tennessee
Roycroft Establishment
Sprinkling bid blunder leads to single acceptance
The Board of works rejected all bids for sprinkling except George W. McCray for district 1. His bid of 21.90 per 10,000 sq ft for three sprinkles won because a mistaken quote. The guarantee may be forfeited if he declines the contract. The town will re advertise seeking higher prices.
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Board of Works
George W.mccray
District 1
Assassination Kills Soldier at Croton Dam Sparks Tense Camp
At Croton Landing New York on April 17 soldiers and strikers face renewed violence after Sergt. Robert Douglass was killed by an unknown assailant while relieving guard at the Croton dam area. Deputies exchange shots with attackers as Italians brace for guerrilla tactics. Camp Molloy remains armed with about 1000 men under Seventh Regiment guard.
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Croton Landing
N. Y
Crotonham
Sergi
Robert Douglass
Sergt
Douglass
Fost
Little Italy
Corporal McDowell
Quard
McDowell
Molloy
Camp Molloy
Old Dam
Roe
Three Strikers Killed in Lisbon Fishing Dispute
An encounter between troops and striking fishermen at Cezimbra on Monday left three strikers dead and five wounded. Authorities fear further violence as workers pressed for higher wages while employers attempted to hire non union replacements.
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Lisbon
Cezimbra
Central avenue bridge may miss early completion
Residents claim work on the Central avenue bridge has stalled as winter resumes. Commissioner McGregor promised cars would run within two weeks and then by mid March, with earlier notes in August forecast for January. A supervisor doubts use by Decoration Day and expects finish in July or later, with over a year likely for full completion.
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Central-ave
McGregor
Rummage sale serves needy with thrift clothing
A charity rummage sale assists the poor by selling affordable garments. A father of seven buys trousers for his sons, an elderly man weeps over past wealth now lost, and a newsboy with a cork leg receives a full outfit. The event centers on dignity and help over money.
Old Man Paralyzed as Suspect Sent to Grand Jury
Floyd Laraway of 22 Hamilton Avenue was sent to the grand jury on Tuesday for the alleged theft of $60 from his grandfather Michael Egan. The victim, after missing the money, suffered a paralytic stroke and illness all Monday. The funds were the grandfather’s months of savings and were found at the mill where the boy worked for the Big Four.
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Floyd Laraway
Hamilton Ave
Grand Jury
Michael Egan
Big Four
Brick Nicks Worker During Fire Cleanup
While tearing down the burned Cones building, a brick fell about 15 feet and struck Elmer Carroll at 1133 Pelosist. He remained conscious and walked to the City dispensary where Dr. Karchener dressed his head wounds.
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Cones
Elmer Carroll
Karchener
One Way to Solve School Congestion
Indianapolis weighs portable school houses to ease crowding as in St. Louis. Commissioner Moores notes lack of funds for new buildings while portable units could be erected in existing yards and later moved to other sites.
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Indianapolis
St. Louis
Moores
Marion County Council Considers Additional Heating Plant Funds
The Marion county council discussed an extra 69,000 to complete the heating and lighting plant, raising total cost to 134,000 after an initial 65,000. Architect Rubush answered questions about the plans as council also reviews three voting machines Swaren electric ballot box United States and Turner. The Turner unit is tested at Allen Bicycle Co. in Maryland Street and Capitol Avenue after a 1:30 p m meeting.
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Marion County Council
Rubush
Council
Swaren Electric
United States
Turner
Allen Bicycle Company
Maryland St
Capitol Ave
Well dressed babe abandoned on veranda found
Mrs Mary Dupont awoke to find a two week old babe in a basket on her front veranda Tuesday The child later taken to the Orphans home on College avenue by bicycle officer Bray who named it Lucy The baby was well dressed neighbors suspect drugging but no adoption sought by the owner
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Mary Dupont
Elva Bibbs Sues Garrett for Divorce and Child Custody
Elva Bibbs sues Asa Garrett for divorce claiming failure to provide. She seeks restoration of her maiden name and custody of their son. Alma Fidler sues Harry I. Fidler for divorce alleging assault and battery and seeks custody of their child with $10 weekly support.
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Elva
Asa Garrett
Bibbs
Alma
Harry I. Fidler
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Generally cloudy with occasional rain expected Tuesday night and Wednesday. Cooler conditions for Wednesday afternoon. Temperatures: 7 am 56, noon 60, 2 pm 60. The 36 hour outlook ends at 8 pm April 18.
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Indianapolis
Easter After Offering At Clark Shop
J H Clark successor to Marceau Power invites shoppers to Easter specials with four dollar carbonettes at two dollars for a short time. Located at 38 North Illinois street next to Rink.
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Marceau & Power
N. Ilinoiest
Taggart backs Shively as Indiana governor candidate
In South Bend Mayor Taggart confirms B F Shively as the Democratic nominee and likely next governor of Indiana. Taggart says Shively will be the candidate and the governor, remarking he has no doubt about Shively's candidacy despite past denials. The scene underscores internal party support for Shively.
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Indiana
Tom
South Bend
B. F. Shively
Taggart
Mr. Shively
Democrats Fix July 21 County Convention Date
Chairman Thomas N Sullivan announced July 21 as the county Democratic convention date, about two months after the state convention. The township convention is set for August 4 with primaries for precinct and township committeemen this Friday night. Sullivan will nominate two candidates per precinct and township under the compromise plan adopted at the convention.
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Thomas N. Sulllivan
Sullivan
Rush of ticket calls as state convention crowds swell
Calls for tickets to the republican state convention flood state headquarters and organizers warn the hall may be too small to hold the anticipated crowd if everyone gets a ticket.
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Tomlinson
Statesman’s Ward Figures in Campaign Dignitaries
Ward 3 in the campaign is nicknamed the statesman’s ward with residents including Benjamin Harrison W H H Miller George B Elliott Fred Joss W N Herding Sterling R Holt D M Parry Dan Ransdell Harry Adams Justus C Adams Dore Johnson Jesse Overstreet John W Kern George C Patterson H P Wasson Hugh J McGowan C F Smith John L Griffiths Frederick J Scholz Dick Craft S E Morss Co 8 Denny H H Hanna Alonzo Greene Smith Evans Woollen John S Duncan Gabriel Jones and Myron King.
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Statesman
Benjamin Harrison
W. H. H. Miller
George B. Elliott
Fred Joss
W. N. Herding
Sterling R. Holt
D. M. Parry
Dan Ransdell
Harry Adams
Justus C. Adams
Dore” Johnson
Jesse Overstreet
John W. Kern
George C. Catterson
H. P. Wasson
Hugh J. McGowan
C. F. Smith
John L. Griffiths
Frederick J. Scholz
Dick Craft
S. E. Morss
Denny
H. H. Hanna
Alonzo Greene Smith
Evans Woollen
John S. Duncan
Gabriel Jones
Myron King
Quiet Morning at Democratic State Headquarters
A telephone at the Democratic State Headquarters rang on Tuesday morning. The caller asked if everything was democratic and the stenographer replied that all visible parts were, with only the chairman, secretary, and herself present.
Haggard Celebrates Primary Victory In Tippecanoe County
Haggard expresses happiness over primary results in Tippecanoe County. Reportedly thwarted J Frank Hanly’s plan to place weak Haggard supporters on the delegate slate. Hanly aimed to gain short term loyalty at the convention, but Haggard defeated all nominees Hanly proposed.
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Haggard
Tippecanoe County
J. Frank Hanly
Hanly
Ward 2 Fight Presses Primary for Republican Delegates
The Ward 2 battle for Republican delegates heats up ahead of the primary. Factions label candidates Griffiths or anti Griffiths with charges flying. The anti slate includes Judge Leathers C E Thornton Charles Dryer Charles D Pearson and Newton McGuire while John R Allen backs the anti slate. Voters are being courted by faction reps urging turnout.
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Ward
Lockman-Gerard-Robinson
Griffiths
Oppositon
Life Saving Help After Self Inflicted Wound At Pratt Street
Albert Cook of 1110 E. Pratt Street attempted to take his life last Sunday due to ill health. The bullet passed through his lung and he lingered for days before doctors, especially Dr. Tinsley, saved him and he is now out of danger.
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Albert Cook
E. Pratt St
Boers Retreat Northward Amid British Movements
London reports say Boers in the Free State are retreating north as Gen. Roberts readies to advance toward Pretoria. Some dispatches suggest the retreat aims to gather food at Khroonstadt before returning, with Wepener actions seen as diversions. Mafeking was reported safe on April 5.
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Roberts
Southern
Free State
Khroonstadt
Wepener
Bethany
South Africa
Mafeking
Robber Attack Leaves Farmer Dead From Meningitis
Laney Hoover, a farmer from two miles north of Brightwood, died after a blow near Massachusetts Avenue last Thursday night. Authorities suspect a cudgel attack led to meningitis. initial accounts claimed sandbagging or a streetcar strike. Hoover recalled leaving a German House car stop around 7:30 pm and losing consciousness before being helped by policy men.
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Laney Hoover
Brightwood
Waltpike
Massachusetts Ave
Thittieth-st
Ultimatum to England Reported by St Petersburg Telegram
A telegram reported that Russia Germany and France prepared an ultimatum to England to end hostilities in South Africa within a week or face invasion of Afghanistan by 120,000 Russians. The German foreign office dismissed the rumor as nonsense.
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Berlin
St. Petersburg
Tageblatt
Russia
Germany
France
England
South Africa
Afghanistan
London
Copenhagen
Afghan leader's letter urges action over talk in imperial dispute
A published personal letter from Afghanistan criticizes the Indian government for inaction against Russian encroachment. The author, after noting Afghanistan's perilous position, states after 21 years as England's ally, it is time for deeds, not talk.
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Afghanistan
England
Deedy
Riley to Recite at G A R Encampment in Indianapolis
James Whitcomb Riley will recite Old glory at Tomlinson hall on May 16 during the G A R encampment. A D Shaw commander in chief Indiana department G A R and Adjt gen Stewart Pennsylvania will speak. High school cadets guide veterans and local schoolchildren sing on monument steps.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Tomlinson Hall
A. D. Shaw
Indiana
Street Horse Racing Provokes Neighborhood Complaints
Residents along Capital Avenue protest Sunday horse racing that kept the street hot for three hours. One rider, crowded by another, even rode on the sidewalk for a distance. People fear venturing into the street or onto the sidewalks due to the danger.
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N. Capitol-ave
Annie Rus sell to star in Miss Hobbs at English’s
Manager Miller in Columbus telegraphed that Annie Russell is booked for Friday and Saturday of next week to present the play Miss Hobbs at English’s theater.
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Miller
English’s
Columbus
Annie Russell
Miss Hobbs
Six vagrants ousted by Judge Daly after arraignment
Six forlorn individuals were ordered out of town by Judge Daly on Tuesday after being charged with vagrancy. Each believed the judge would allow a swift exit from the town.
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Daly
Diamond Lost and Found Reward Offered
A diamond is missing and The Sun newspaper notes readers should check page seven liners for the story. The item carries a liberal reward. readers are urged to read all liners for details and identify the finder.
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the Sun
Broadway man dies after robbery claim and car fall
A Broadway resident died after claiming a robber assaulted him following a street car incident. He was described as a total abstainer and not intoxicated. Police investigated amid conflicting reports of a fall from the Brightwood car and possible sandbagging.
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Broadway
Dr. Bigger
Alee
Tamasnea
Fem
Hoover
Eaves & Hey
Brigs Wood
Hoy
Western casket makers meet as prices rise foreseen
The Western association of casket makers held its annual meeting on a Tuesday morning with attendees from plains regions. M Wulpi of Omaha noted coffin costs rising but warned explicit price discussions would not occur, while F Gardner of St. Louis reported broader material price increases including cotton woolens paints and silks.
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Western Association of Casket
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Shively
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Lahore
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Tharedaa
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