Filipinos Repelled as Troops Cross Bagbag River at Calumpit
Gen Wheaton's Kansas and Montana volunteers crossed the Bagbag river, attacked Filipino trenches, and forced the enemy toward Calumpit. American casualties were three killed and three wounded. Filipino losses small but well protected by earthworks. Telegraph lines to Gen Lawton were cut, hindering communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumpit
McArthur
Hale
Gen. Otis
Gen. Lawton
Signal Corps
Lawton
ED L. Keen
Gallant Volunteers Nestle Manila Front Battle Report
Describes Calumpit deserted except for a small insurgent force in trenches outside the city. Filipinos imitate Malolos tactics, retreating as American advance nears capture. Col Funston swims Bag Bay river under fire. Gen McArthur and Gen Wheaton lead stubborn engagement with Kansas Montana Utah troops plus cavalry. armored train supports left flank. American advance continues along the railroad toward Bay Bay river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Calumpit
Malolos
Col. Funston
Kansas Regiment
Bag Bay
McArthur
Wheaton
Kansas
Montana
Utah
Bay Bay River
Gen. Hale
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Deduction Affidavits Rules for 1900 Taxes
The deduction requires a sworn affidavit by the person securing the deduction. Spouses cannot swear for each other. Deduction applies to 1900 taxes, not 1899. The auditor, notary, or any authorized oath officer can attest. A 25 cent fee goes to the state. preparation costs are separate. The assessor cannot swear affidavits and firms or corporations receive no deduction. Permanent improvements affect real estate value for mortgage premises.
Four New Bridges Bid Let for Little Eagle Creek Structure
County commissioners awarded the substructure contract for the Little Eagle creek bridge to Wm Fife the lowest bidder at 5.95 per cubic yard. The 86 foot truss bridge will cost about 3000 dollars and bids for substructure and superstructure on other spring bridges were requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Eagle Creek
Wm. Fife
Grassy Creek
Brookville
Crooked
McArthur Advances to Calumpit Church Amid Fierce Fighting
Gen. McArthur pushed forces to the Calumpit church just outside the town as trenches held against natives. Insurgents set up artillery and fired shrapnel over American heads, causing no damage on Wednesday. ED L Keen reported from Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Calumpit
ED L. Keen
Luna Threatens Natives After Proclamation
Manila reports claim General Antonio Luna has succeeded Aguinaldo and threatens death for natives who possess the American proclamation issued by the Philippines commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luna
Manila
Antonio Luna
Aguinaldo
Ana
Philippines Commission
Despondent Man Leaps Into Hudson from Jersey Ferry
Patrick Fleming of Jersey City, 4, plunged into the river from a New York ferry boat. A scrap found in his hat carried a suicide note blaming himself for ruining a woman and nine children. He was unemployed and despondent. his body was not recovered.
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New York
Patrick Fleming
Jersey City
Duncan Ave
Fleming
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area April 27
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p m April 27 calls for fair weather with occasional thunder showers tonight and Thursday. Early morning temperature 64, noon 76, 2 p m 80. Hadley seeks 3000 fee in suit against Indianapolis Anderson Marion Electric Railway, alleging he represented the company in receivership. railway disputes his claim, saying none of the 200 pleadings were drafted by Hadley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Fair
Hadley
John R. Hadley
Indianapolis, Anderson & Marion Electric Railway
Murderer in Missouri case looms as mob danger grows
In Dexter Missouri on Tuesday night Mrs Jane Tuttleton and four children were murdered and their bodies partly burned. J H Tuttleton step son and administrator of the estate is under arrest claiming two masked men demanded money and shot the widow. He was found with knife wounds and his weapon recovered. The Tut tletons had clashed over the estate. Mob fury rises as details spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter
Here
Jane Tuttleton
J. H. Tuttleton
Flo
Tuttleton
Taylor Hears All Sides On Federal Building Site
James K. Taylor toured prospective sites for a new federal building with Indianapolis leaders and local residents. He weighed Cyclorama, University Park, and Delaware Ohio Alabama New York avenues as options and favored a 3 story, 200 by 325 foot building with ample space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James K. Taylor
Lyman J. Gage
Federal
Cyclorama
Newton Claypool
M. H. Spades
Mr. Starr
Richmond
Christ
Yayior
Denison
Taylor
Indianapolis
Chicago
Henry Bals
University Park
Delaware
Ohio
Alabama
New York
Farmer fined for fast driving after hay wagon injures boy
John G. Wagner, a farmer, was fined for fast driving after his hay wagon ran over 3 year old Harry Schultz on Shelby street. The child remained in critical condition as Wagner was acquitted of assault and battery. Judge Cox criticized the parents for letting the child play in the street unattended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Wagner
Harry Schultz
Shelby St
Cox
Wagner
Smallpox Sent to Pesthouse in Morton Place
Sam Martin, a Black resident, was sent to the pesthouse for smallpox. He was cared for in a barn on Alabama street in Morton Place by Rufus Cantrel, brother of Charles Cantrel, who surrendered himself at the pesthouse.
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Sam Martin
Alabama St
Morton Place
Rufus Cantrel
Charles Cantrel
Local men enlist at Capt. Black's station
Enlisted at Capt. Black's station on Wednesday were Harry C. Roberts Luther Langston and Clause Runge of Indianapolis Walter Wells of Clay City and Charles Wigginton of Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Roberts
Luther Langston
Clause Runge
Indianapolis
Walter Wells
Clay City
Charles Wigginton
Louisville
Black
United States Milling Company to Control Coast Lumber Trade
Atlantic coast lumber firm with $20,000,000 capital anchored in Norfolk Virginia forms the United States Milling Company with $40,000,000 capital. The move unites nearly all Minneapolis mills and signals dominance of the soft lumber market on the coast and a flour trust consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Coast Lumber Company
Norfolk
United States Milling Company
Minneapolis
Man Awarded $1000 in City Damage Suit Over Broken Hip
William King, an elderly resident of N Pennsylvania Street, received a $1000 verdict from a superior court jury after suing the city for damages following a broken hip caused by a frozen pond in front of his home due to poor street drainage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. King
N. Pennsylvania Sr
Superior Court
King
Town Tale of School Art Funds and Local Notices
The $1,000 from a recent arts and crafts show will fund school picture purchases. Indiana undertakers may ship bodies dead from certain contagious diseases, with 250 licenses issued. Patrolman Ruggles is home recovering from a tooth extraction and swollen mouth. George Henry stole a hand saw. Judge Cox sentenced him with fines and days for loitering. City dispensary interns begin Monday under guidance of retiring doctors. Wm. Trulove sues Lee Frank Pierce and bondmen in superior court for $5000 over unspecified matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ruggles
George Henry
Charles Schlee
Cox
Loop
Griffith
Karchner
Todd
Martin
Kennedy
Fouts
Maclvor
Trulove
Lee Frank Pierce
Broad ‘Ripple
Cincinnati Wins by One Compromise Reached
The Musicians' Protective Association and the Saengerfest board reached a compromise. It was agreed to employ 66 musicians from Cincinnati and 65 from Chicago for the Saengerfest orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Musicians’ Protective Association
Saengerfest Board
Chicago
Saengerfest Orchestra
Appellate ruling blocks Crawfordsville street work push
An appellate court ruled Tuesday that Harry Busenbark and others could not stop street improvement in Crawfordsville after costs were incurred, even if the proceedings to open the street were void. The excerpt ends with an advertisement for Hood’s Sarsaparilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry, Busenbark
Crawfordsville
Man Claims Pay for Saving Rose Smith Body From Canal
Charles E. Tuller of Haughville appeared at the coroner's office seeking compensation for pulling Rose Smith from the canal after she was found under a bridge. He recounted diving thrice to detach clothing snagged on barbed wire and bring the body to shore, claiming to have recovered 48 bodies in total. The coroner noted no county allowance for such services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Tuller
Haughville
Rose Smith
Tuller
Tyler
Quincy
Mississippi
St. Louis Bridge
Keokuk, In
Quincey
Nash
Strike Threat Looms Over Delaware Lackawanna Western Rail
Workers at the Delaware Lackawanna Western railroad threaten a citywide disruption after a week of nightly meetings. Excluded issues include layoffs, wage scales, Sunday work without pay, and new rules under new management. About 500 employees have left involuntarily. The action could extend beyond the Delaware Lackawanna Western to other lines terminating in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Delaware, Tackawana & Western Railroad
Delaware, Lackawana & Western
Pennsylvania
Transvaal tensions rise as Joubert surveys frontiers
From Cape Town April 21 report notes renewed unease in the Transvaal as Joubert, Swruger's chief general, inspects frontiers for intrenchments. Swruger foresees hostilities with England, while petition to Joseph Chamberlain fuels Dutch-English friction and British forces in theater grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Transvaal
Sruger
Joubert
Swruger
England
Joseph Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Woman Sues Street Car Company For 10000 Dollars
Hanna K. Martin files a 10000 dollar suit against the street car company claiming the N Pennsylvania street car started too soon as she alighted, throwing her to the pavement and causing permanent injuries. Before the accident she contributed to literary publications and aided her husband, editor of an insurance paper, but is now unable to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna K. Martin
N. Pennsylvania St
Lierary Publications
Russia Gains Korean Ports as First Step Toward Absorption
Vancouver B C April 26 Advices from Corea state that the emperor has leased the ports of Oulsan Sung Chinos and Chinpcdo exclusively to Russia A number of ministers who objected were punished from Corea for 1 years The dispatches state this is believed to be the first step toward absorption of the kingdom by Russia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Corea
Oulsan
Sung Chinos
Chinpcdo
Russia
160th Indiana Volunteers Head Home from Savannah
The 160th Indiana volunteers left Savannah on Wednesday morning in a move toward home. The departure underscores a demobilization phase as the unit completes its service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
160Th Indiana Volunteers
Nye's Murderers on Trial in Chicago
Thomas G. Crosby aged 18 and his mother Mrs. Marjorie Crosby stand trial for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Frank Nye in Chicago. Nye was attempting to evict Mrs. Crosby from a house by court order when the boy fired from a window, killing Nye instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nye
Chicago
Thomas G. Crosby
Marjorie Crosby
Frank Nye
Harness shop ad notes low prices at Vanderpool store
Local ad highlights Vanderpool at 22 S. Meridian with harness items and collars and putts. Mentions progress laundry and Marcy's hand-painted china and cut glass with right price emphasis. Shows promotional tone and focus on bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderpool
Meridian
Goto
Marcy
China
Clawson Withdraws From Case in Superior Court
Attorney M L Clawson withdrew from the Maggie Ott suit against Sergeant Crane in a superior court session. He cited that the sworn statements may be false and suggested the grand jury investigate alleged blackmail. Judge Carter recorded the withdrawal as Attorney Hugg supported Clawson’s concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Clawson
Crane
Maggie Ott
Superior Court Room No
Threats of Torres in Bluefields Prompt Merchants to Close
News from Bluefields Nicaragua reports pandemonium on April 18 with drunken mobs firing on citizens and houses. Gen Torres warned American merchants to pay night duties or face closure and confiscation, leading to locked doors and U S flags raised aboard. The foreign community awaits the U S cruiser Detroit and Minister Aferry arriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Bluefields
Nicaragua
Jarl
Torres
United States
Detroit
Minister Aferry
Peculiar Probate Case Involving Eichorn Child Care
Probate commissioner Walker considers awarding Sophie Eichorn a small allowance for caring for the child of his insane predecessor Emily Eichorn. After Emily’s commitment and divorce, William Eichorn married Sophie. Eichorn died, and Mrs. Eichorn seeks support for continuing to care for the child. Walker believes she owed care as wife of the father and grants a small sum for posthumous care.
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Walker
Sophie Eichorn
William Eichorn
Emily
Eichorn
Eichhorn
Love for Hattie Triggers Fatal Shot in Chicago
In Chicago on April 26 Mrs. Nettie A. Miller shot Charles L. Siebert, husband of her friend Hattie Leonard, whom she had pursued and threatened a triple killing over. Siebert was only slightly wounded. After disarming her, Mrs. Miller asked to be shot, saying she had nothing left since the marriage. She formerly lived in Lafayette, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hattie Leonard
Nettie A. Miller
Charles L. Siebert
Miss Leonard
City street railway contract payment schedule set
City to receive $20,000 by Monday May 1 from the street railway company as part of a $1,160,000 contract. If not paid within 30 days, the full sum becomes due and all company rights may cease. Funds will go to the park board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Board
Tapp Mayoral Candidate Likely to Seek Congress Nomination
W J Tapp, defeated anti bloomer fusion Salvation army candidate for mayor, has received hundreds of letters from over district 7 urging him to run for the populist nomination for congress in 100. Tapp will probably enter the race. Jerry Simpson represented this district in congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kas
W. J. Tapp
Salvation Army
Tapp
Jerry Simpson
Gambler Ross Fined in Gaming House Case
James Ross was fined $25 and costs by Judge Alford on a guilty plea to keeping a gaming house. The ruling followed an appeal from the police court. Ross operated a place on Hi. N. Illinois street raided two weeks earlier where 21 arrests were made and a faro game was stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
James Ross
Alford
Hi. N. Ilinois St
Mme Dreyfus seeks revision of trial in cassation
In Paris on April 2, Mme. Dreyfus, via her counsel, filed a 250 page demand with the court of cassation for a revision of her husband’s trial, citing new revelations in Figaro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Dreyfus
Paris
Court of Cassation
Figaro
Youth Follows Freight Yard Incident In Indiana Ave
George Scott a 16 year old colored youth at 730 Indiana avenue was crushed under a freight car while stealing a ride in P. and E. yards Wednesday morning. He was taken to City Hospital by city ambulance with a crushed ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Scott
Illinois Regiment Riot in Augusta Sends Soldier Wounded
A riot involving the Second Illinois regiment in Augusta Georgia ends with Private James L. Gilliland shot in the shoulder during a confrontation after soldiers tried to burn government property. Lieut Mayeski fired into the crowd as officers attempted to disperse the mob. Gilliland's home is Ripley Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayski
Mayeski
James L. Gilliland
Col. Moulton
Majeski
Gilliland
Ripley
Pugh Promises Grand Jury Will Review Board of Works
Prosecutor Pugh pledges the grand jury will examine alleged charter breaches by the Board of Public Works in hiring Expert John W Hill to inspect the water works plant before an appropriation. He cautions indictment is not guaranteed and says the matter will be presented to the grand jury for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pugh
of Public Works
John W. Hill
Raleigh sails to Philadelphia for Grant statue unveiling
The US cruiser Raleigh under Commander Joseph Coghlan sails from New York to Philadelphia for the Grant statue unveiling and Dewey Day events. President McKinley is expected to attend. Coghlan awaits word on punishment rumored from Washington for a recent speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Raleigh
Cann. Jos
Washington
Sistent
Department
Cogs
Manila Bay
Philadelphia
Captain Coghlan May Retain Command After Reprimand
Washington April 26 a statement says Captain Coghlan may keep his command but a letter of reprimand will be sent immediately. The defense claimed his remarks were misinterpreted and he intended no insult to Germany as part of a straightforward defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coghlan
Germany
Croker and Reed To Swap Stories Aboard American Maine
A party of saloon passengers sailing Wednesday on the American in New York includes Richard Croker Thomas B Reed Sir Julian Emma Eames Story and Countess de Bremet among others. The voyage attracts interest due to Croker and Reed’s recent Masse commission heirs case and related subpoenas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
York
Richard Croker
Thomas B. Reed
Julian
The
United
Emma Eames-Story
Ant Mary Sackeville
Daketatoton
Countess de Bremet
Ture of Croker
Sti
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Chico River
Chico
Iowa Regiment
Maj. Young
Law
Marion County
Hinshaw
Tutitleton
Town Tale
Hood
Antry West
Charles Tuller
Paul
Hanna Martin
Clawson
Sergeant Crane
Grand Jury
Spaan
Board of Public Safety
Martin Hugg
Carter
Hattie
Street Car Company
Lockless
Jerry
Augusta
Board of Works
Will
Croker and Reed
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