War Rumors Grow as U S Senate Action Stirs Madrid
Madrid reports that US Senate resolutions push toward war and block mediation. Rioting erupts in Malaga with damage to the American Consulate as Spanish officials fear swift conflict and a rush to arms before Cuba's armistice.
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Madrid
United States
Senate
McKinley
Pope
Spain
America
Malaga
Plaza de la Constitucion
Consulare
War spreads as Manila evacuation cited by Spanish officers
A Singapore report states the Spanish mail boat Leo XIII from Manila reached Singapore with officers and families aboard. They fear insurgent fighting in the Philippines and hope to avoid danger, expecting an American cruiser to attack Manila. Berlin also notes a proposal to position Spanish ships along Cuban harbors to deter troop landings.
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Washington
Lokal Anzieger
Senor Polo Y Sernabe
United States
Cuba
America
London
Daily Mail
Singapore
Leo XIII
Manila
Philippines
Cologne Gazette
Spain
Baracoa
Nipe
Lobos
Crooked Island
Cavos
Cluseret Praises American Soldiers in Interview
The Figaro interview reports Gen Cluseret praising American soldiers as the world's finest for tenacity and courage while criticizing American officers as largely ignorant. He lauds Stonewall Jackson as the only knowledgeable tactician among leaders, noting soldiers' quality offset leadership gaps.
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Paris
the Figaro
Gen. Cluseret
Gen. Grant
Stonewall” Jackson
Spanish board declares Maine destruction caused by internal explosion
Madrid, April 18. The Spanish board of inquiry report gazetted here concludes the Maine was destroyed by an internal explosion. It contests the submarine mine theory and cites divers findings and scientific results suggesting an internal blast as the cause.
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Madrid
Traveling Men Hear Sermon on War and Duty
Sunday morning about 1 commercial traveler attended Third Christian Church where Rev. A Jenkins preached a sermon declaring travelers a major force in civilization. He said they unite the world, that war is righteous, and urged peace then readiness to "buckle on the armor" to drive away inhumanity.
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Third Christian Church
A. Jenkins
Hae
Israel
Wallace withdraws from Senate race to fight Spain
Gen Lew Wallace ends his senatorial bid in Crawfordsville and offers his services for the coming war with Spain. He says withdrawal aims to prevent misconstruing motives while thanking Republicans who supported his nomination.
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Spain
Crawfordsville
Lew Wallace
Wallace
Weather forecast for Indianapolis region
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers the 36 hours ending Monday p m April 19 with cloudy skies and occasional rains. Monday morning temperature was 50 degrees, noon 56 degrees, and 2 p m 59 degrees as the day progressed.
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Indianapolis
Nation Birthdays Association Holds Services at Plymouth Church
The Nation's birthday association holds annual services at Plymouth church on April 1 at 8 p.m. Judge Jas B Black delivers the address Claude G Bowers reads the declaration of independence Joe Cameron performs The Star Spangled Banner on the corner Prof Paul Bahr plays a patriotic medley on the organ Mrs Dewhurst sings a solo and the High school mandolin club and a brass quartet perform in the musical program.
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Nation's Birthday Association
Plymouth Church
Sp. m
Jas. B. Black
Claude G. Bowers
Joe Cameron
Paul Bahr
War's Compensations by Rev Milburn
Rev J A Milburn spoke Sunday night on the compensations of war. He argued war has been a precursor of civilization and, despite sorrows, will fortify national virility and strength. He said it will bolster social stability and help erase class antipathy.
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J. A. Milburn
Ile
Turners Exhibition and south side turnverein in Tomlinson Hall
Sunday night at Tomlinson hall drew about 300 attendees for the Turners Exhibition directed by Herman Osterheld and Curt Toll. The event opened with a grand march led by a child carrying a large Cuban flag amid loud applause.
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Turnverein
Tomlinson Hall
Herman Osterheld
Curt Toll
Mayor Taggart Heads Business Committee for Sisters Good Shepherd Fair
Mayor Taggart acts as chairman of a business men committee to solicit funds for the upcoming fair supporting the Sisters of the Good Shepherd. Donations will be sent to the mayor.
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Tag
Taggart
Sisters of the Good Shepherd
Safer Acetylene Light and Local Advertisements
Acetylene gas touted as safer than coal oil and easier to light for homes and stores. Includes address 142 N. Pennsylvania St. and brief bits: Jones' Dustless Oats and a call to order an easier suit before the rush at 449 S. Tlinois St. Pro Bono Cigar advertised as one of the better cigars.
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C. H. Walcott
Pennsylvania St
Telegraph Conduit to White House Hopes and War Prep
Descriptions of a trench between the state department and the White House to carry telegraph lines linking fortifications with war and navy departments. Reports on Sicard’s leave revoked, Cody’s services accepted for cavalry scouts, and troop movements toward potential conflict with Spain. Multiple cities report war preparations, political manifestos, and civilian support measures across the United States.
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Sicard
Washington
Bill Cody
State Department
White House
Atlantic Seaboard
Gulf
War and Navy Departments
Gen
Miles
Col W. i Cody
Battato Bill
Spain
Col Cody
United States Infantry
Cuba
McKinley Aims at Cuba Invasion Warning Cited
In Cleveland April 18 Capt P F A Kendall reports Ambassador Hay’s remark that President McKinley may not seek re election in 1900 due to arduous duties. The dispatch notes Washington troops massed on gulf and Atlantic coasts signaling a Cuban invasion likelihood.
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Cuba
Atlanta
Graham
Department of the Gulf
McKinley
White House
Cleveland
PF. A. Kendall
U. 8
S. A
Europe
Ambssador Hay
Boy Zeoko la dives from Brooklyn bridge into East River
Demetro Zeoko la a Russian cook from Washington Sunday leaped from the Brooklyn bridge center into the East River. He was picked up by a tug crew and taken to a hospital. He was not severely injured and may live. The report notes a lack of sympathy from a Russian belle.
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New York
Demetro Zeokola
Washington
Brooklyn Bridge
East River
Thaddeus Rollins Nearing Death in Indianapolis
Thaddeus S. Rollins a prominent Indianapolis attorney is dying at his home 827 Broadway from uremic poisoning and nervous prostration. Born 1839 near Troy Ohio he studied at Hanover College and practiced law in Cass County before moving to Indianapolis. He taught at Indiana Law School and mentored young students, aiding aspiring scholars despite illness. He leaves a widow who died earlier and no children, with relatives in Munice and Mary Benham as a caregiver.
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Indianapolis
Broadway
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Troy
Tie
Hanover College
Daniel Pratt
Pratt & Baldwin
Logansport
Indiana Law School
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Rollins
James A. Bruce
Sav Dle
Mary Benham
Florence White
Canciss Chamberhain
Muncie
Rellness
Second Presbyterian Church
Congress Work Delays Cuban Resolution Amid Debate
Washington April 18. Democrats in the House promise no obstructive tactics while Republicans dispute timing as Senate and House seek a unified Cuban resolution. Aims include recognizing Cuba and pressuring President for action with Madrid expected to hear the ultimatum by Friday.
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Senate
House
Lorrimer
Illinois
Henderson
Iowa
Congress
Republican County Convention Nominates Ticket for Local Offices
The county Republican convention completed its session Saturday night nominating Edwin Pugh for prosecuting attorney George F B Elliott for clerk Armin Kaehne for treasurer Harry B Smith for auditor Cyrus J Clark for sheriff Lewis G Aiken for recorder James Greer for commissioner district 1 John McGregor for commissioner district 2 and John V Coyner for surveyor Aiken won unanimous support on the first ballot 621 votes while Nash defeated Brayton for coroner 549 to 425 on the second ballot Coyner was renominated over Porter Zimmerman for surveyor 767 to 151 121 respectively The convention indicated judicial nominations would be delayed for several weeks
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Edwin Pugh
George FB. Elliott
Armin
Kaehne
Harry B. Smith
Cyrus J. Clark
Lewis G. Aiken
James 45
Greer
John McGregor
Coron
G. K
John V. Co
Brayton
North Side
Nash
S. Illinois Jr
South Side
Trenary
Wilson
Dr. Nash
Surveyor Coyner
Joshua Zimmerman
Beverley Porter
Coyner
Porter
Zimmerman
Gentry to Stage New IllinoIs and Pratt Show Run
B B Gentry brings a dog and pony show to the Illinois and Pratt streets grounds for another week starting April 25. Two colts born last summer, Indianapolis and Marion, have been trained and will perform.
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Gentry
B. B. Gentry
Illinois and
Pratt St
Indianapolis
Marion
Two furnished rooms for rent and classified ad details
Two furnished rooms for rent with light housekeeping at 615 Russell Avenue. Five hundred business cards offered for 50 cents. Victor, a printer, seeks a union printer to set ads. contact Frank Flark in Anderson, Indiana. An Ashley Pennsylvania resident reports cure from a two year cough after using Dr Bull's Cough Syrup.
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Union
Frank Flark
Anderson, Ind
Dr. Bull
P. J. Murphy
Ashley, Pa
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