North Atlantic squadron sails for Cuba from Key West
The North Atlantic Squadron left Key West for Cuba, led by the flagship New York with Iowa and Indiana. Ships including Cincinnati, Amphitrite, Marblehead, and Mayflower followed, while commanders Sampson and Leary prepared for potential actions and guard duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Cuba
Cam
New York
Iowa
Indiana
Nashville
Wilmington
Castine
Newport
Machias
Mayflower
Ericsson
Porter
Foote
Winslow
Cineinpati
McCalla
Marblehead
Ble
Puritan
Terror
Big Deal in Plate Glass Company Sale at Alexandria
The American plate glass works at Alexandria have been sold to eastern capitalists for a large amount. New directors include J. S. Rosenthal of Baltimore Isaac Guckenheimer of Pittsburgh and Smiley N. Chambers of Indianapolis. Retiring directors represent Florence L. DePauw and Mrs W C DePauw interests. Plant to be enlarged increasing capacity. ownership now controlled by W Llan of Pittsburgh. Also notes Penn Plate Glass fire loss and ongoing whist tournament results with trophies on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Plate Glass
Alexandria
American Plate Glass Company
J. S. Rosenthal
Baltimore
Isaac Guckenheimer
Pittsburg
Smiley N. Chambers
Indianapolis
John Holliday
Florence L. DePauw
N. T. DePauw
Mr. Stites
W. Ll. Ixan
Kann
Penn Plate Glass Company
Irwin
A. L. Pogue
Richmond
Board of Works Petitions and Pavement Awards
A petition for asphalt pavement on Delaware street from St Clair Street to Sixteenth Street will be investigated. Final action on several wooden block proposals and a local sewer project on Sterling Street was deferred or acted upon. Contracts for asphalt on Ohio Street and multiple wooden block pavements were awarded to Western Paving and Supply Co, Daniel Foley, and Hoosier Construction Co for various blocks with prices ranging from 3.94 to 6.82 dollars per unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
Delaware St
St. Clair-st
Sixteenth-st
Twelfth-st
Illinois
Seniate-ave
Aspirats
Noble-st
Qohio-St
Ohio
Michigan-st
Sterling-st
Ohio-st
Chase
Western Paving and Supply Company
Market St
Daniel Foley
Fifteenth St
Senate Ave
Hoosier Construction Company
Central-ave
Collegeave
Herculean club annual ball at Masonic hall
City Life item notes the Herculean club held its annual ball at the Masonic hall Thursday night. It records a war era German American democratic club pledge and committee plans for new quarters, plus an address flagging a lodging misidentification incident involving Mrs Driesback. A wagon street car collision near Illinois and New York streets left Chief Barrett and his driver Thomas Glazier with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Inquirer
Indiana
Cuba
Democratic Club
George Driesback
S. East St
Driesback
Barrett
Thomas Glazier
Dlinois
New York-sts
Anti American mob rips through Madrid buildings
A large anti American demonstration in Madrid attacked the Equitable Life building and trashing American offices. The crowd toppled the eagle statue, burned flags, and looted shops as police failed to restore order. Crown authorities debated government support and consulted Campos before action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinker
Colon Circus
Sagasta
Jle
Campos
United States
Senate
Chamber
Dunyver
Silvela
Gen Woodford and Captain Bliss Stoned at Valladolid Train Stop
In Valladolid Spain April 22 Gen Woodford and Capt Bliss traveled toward Paris when their train was attacked by a mob shouting Death to the Yankees. Windows were broken and civil guards dispersed the crowd after an attempt to arrest Woodford's private secretary as a Spanish citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biarricz
France
Woodford
Capt
Bliss
Madrid
Paris
Villadolid
Spain
Civil Guard
Friday Cabinet Meeting Amid Cuban War Dispatches
Washington April 22 Members of the cabinet gathered at the White House for the regular Friday meeting. The tense session discussed the impending declaration of war against Spain and the blockade of Cuban ports. Officials stressed a likely protracted conflict, with unity across parties and heightened patriotic zeal nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Blockade Established as McKinley Declares War on Cuba
Captain Sampson reports blockade of Cuba from Cardenas to Cienfuegos with limited vessels. President McKinley issues proclamation declaring war and outlining blockade terms. Congress moves to raise 100000 volunteers as arms reorganization passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Cienfuegos
Waiting. Spanish fleet in port at Cape Verde
WAITING. ST VINCENT CAPE VERDE APRIL 22 The Spanish fleet still in port and ready to sail at a moment's notice awaiting Pelayo and two cruisers due hourly. The Thursday cruise was practice and the fleet awaits orders amid growing tension. Revolution in Porto Rico. NEW YORK APRIL 22 A San Juan dispatch reports a revolution in the Ponce district with rioting across the island as foreign residents panic. Warship list at Spanish ports. LONDON APRIL 22 A chart shows Cadiz hosting four cruisers plus torpedo boat and other vessels while Cartagena hosts more. Barcelona has none.
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ST. Vincent
Cape Verde
Pelayo
Porto Rico
New York
the Herald
San Juan
Ponce
Porto Hico
Spain
London
Cadiz
Carlos V
Princess de Asturias
Don Juan de Austria
Reina Cristina
Hotilla
Carthegena
Alfonso Xiil
Ferrol
Cardena Cisneros
Lepanton
Barcelona
Foote
Nashville
Key West
Admiral Sampson
Ensign Magruder
Maynard
Jackson
New Orleans
Sampson
United States
Acetylene Lighting Offered For Homes And Stores
Acetylene gas is presented as safer than coal oil and easier for home and shop lighting, offered by C. H. Walcott located at 142 West Pennsylvania Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Walcott
Pennsylvania St
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area April 28
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers the 36 hours ending 4 p.m. Friday. Cloudy with occasional showers, cooler Friday night into Saturday. Early readings show 7 a.m. temperature at 4, noon at 61, and 2 p.m. at 72.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
First Prize Spanish Merchantman Captured Off Florida
The gunboat Nashville captured the Spanish merchant ship Buena Ventura about 17 miles southwest of Key West on a Friday morning. The prize crew sailed her to Key West where the cargo and crew were confined, while Cuban excitement grows as US actions intensify the conflict with Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Nashville
Florida
Iey West
A Pretty Year's Business At Free Kindergarten Meet
At the annual meeting Mrs Jize J Blaker reported 13 schools with 5628 enrolled students and 257 in the summer program. Treasurer Mrs H F Tucker cited a service of 133.52 and year expenditures of 7311.59 as officers were elected including President Mrs John H Blam and Superintendent Mrs J J Blaker with an advisory and director roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jize J. Blaker
Hf. St Tucker
John Hblam
Mesdames J. H
Louis Hollweg
C. Schurman
Benjamin Harrison
C. I. Sayles
Messrs
W. A. Bell
N. A. Kyde
J. P. Frenzel
J. A. Milburn
M. L. Flames
George Merritt
D. M. Greeting
C. &. Dark
W. Flee. Miller
A. C. Ayres
Logan's Own Troop Officers Sought for Indianapolis Men
Dr John A Martin telegraphed John A Logan Jr in Chicago asking if he will accept a troop of Indianapolis men into the cavalry regiment he is forming. Logan replied that full troops of 100 may join and officers may be elected, with the commander’s experience ensuring efficiency. He will provide enrolling blanks. The project draws interest from Clarence Martindale Samuel Van Camp Frank Wurman and others. £20,000 required to equip the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John .A. Martin
John A. Logan, Jr
Chicago
Indianapolis
Mr. Juogan
Secon
Dr. Martin
Clarence Martindale
Samuel van Camp
Frank Wurman
Shopping spree across town drives daily deals today
The itemized list shows a flurry of sales across furniture, hats, shoes, garments, and home goods. Prices are slashed at multiple stores including Dalton's hat shop, Arcade, Maguire's, Saks & Co, and Henry Mazur's, with offers on umbrellas, lard, stockings, pants, jackets, and dinner sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson & Jenkins
Rubens
Dalton’s
Maguire
Albert Gall's
Block
M. D. Kaufman’s
Danbury
Frank Brown
Holland & Zwissler
Court House
Keller & Gamerdinger
Saks & Co
Mayer & Co
Badger Furniture
People’s Outfitting Co
Star Store
Central Rubber and Supply Company
Boston
Wasson
Dan Yount
South-side
Springsteen Tailoring Company
New York
Globe
Henry Mazur
Fountain-square
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Cuban
Capt. Sampson
Towa
Quairt
His
Criser Cincinnati
Helena
Delphin
Puritania Terror
Estroyer Aluilower
Mansreve
Perm
Tentilla
Atetin- Jey
TG Battleship
Lowa
Uncle Sam
Indiana Whist Association
Denison
Waterman
Ruddell
Mesdames
Herron
Sayles
7Womin’s
Woodrutt Place Club
I. W.C
Crawfordsville
A. W C
City Life
Equitable Insurance Company
Cape Verde Islands
Aleast
Mom
Statuary
Aguilera
Truita
Equitable
Valladolid
Sherman
Charles Hmory Smith
Gary
Coos
Thenidned
Justice
Shiras
Cota
Sap Smith
Oraeny
Congress mi
Woodford, Conii
Senor Gullen
Vb. Inet
North Atlantic
Tween
Naval Intelligence Bureau
Congress
Navy Department
Trinidad
Santa Cruz
Jobuco
Manzanillo
Santiago de Cuba
Cardenas
Bahia Honda
William Messinsey
States of America
A. D
William McKinley
John Sherman
Priday
House
Jinsign Magruder
Hlayvana
West India
Wnsign
Magruder
Logan
W B. Burford
Nathan Groff
Carlin & Lenox
H.T
Talbott
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