Filipinos near collapse as peace talks rise
A Manila dispatch reported by the Evening Journal says the Filipino revolt against U S authority is collapsing Aguinaldo meets with cabinet on peace overtures and the insurgent forces face surrender while leaders Mabin i and Luna push to prolong fighting. common people favor peace and a Spanish captain claims the insurgent army is practically disbanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Manila
Evening Journal
United States
Aguinaldo
Jose Martinez
Otis Guarded In Manila Against Filipino Threats
Reports from Manila describe extraordinary precautions for General Otis. A special guard of 50 men stays with him around the clock, and an escort is ready when he moves about the city to prevent possible assassinations by hostile natives.
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Washington
Manila
Gen. Otis
Otis
Filipino Agent Agoncillo Hints Return to United States
Washington dispatch reports Agoncillo the Filipino agent in Paris may travel to the United States soon. He intends to meet authorities and seek arrangements to stop the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Filipino Army Routed by Gen McArthur at Apalit
Manila April 2 The main Filipino army led by Gen Antonio Luna was routed Thursday morning by Gen McArthur's troops. Kansas and Moritana volunteers pursued the fleeing forces to a position beyond Apalit four miles west of the Rio Grande. Enemy losses were heavy. our side suffered one killed and six wounded including three officers. ED L KEEN
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Manila
Antonio Luna
McArthur
Apalit
Rio Grande River
ED L. Keen
Waiting On Lawton In Manila War Dispatches
Official Manila advices through noon Thursday say Lawton will reach the strategic position in 24 hours or more to engage the insurgents. Otis has staked heavily on Lawton’s move and information is obscured. A surprise likely awaits the Filipinos and a decisive battle may follow once Lawton is in place.
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Washington
Manila
Lawton
Otis
Navy reports coal shortage at Apia delays supply
Washington dispatch from April 27 states coal cannot be obtained at Apia and must be ordered from Auckland. The note says everything is quiet, and Admiral Kautz is to receive coal shipments. The secretary of the navy aims to protect the U S consulate, property, and the Samoan government as established by the chief justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Apia
Secretary of Navy
Auckland
Mataafa
United States
Suyrone ‘Court
Kautz
Admiral Kautz
Cheek Wins $14,000 Against Illinois Central in Train Injury Case
Supreme court affirms Warren circuit court ruling awarding Frances M. Cheek $14,000 damages from Illinois Central after she injured herself boarding a train at Allin Til. No contributory negligence found. J Frank Hanly argued the case before the court.
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Frances M. Cheek
Illinois Central
J. Frank Hanly
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Supreme Court
Warren Circuit Court
Jordan
Frances Cheek
Allin
Til
Petitioners Back Current Site for University Park Square
Two hundred petitioners led by James IK Taylor supervise a Washington architect leaving Indianapolis for Chicago to report to Treasurer Gage. Albert Sahm argues the current site is best, proposing a 48 foot east placement near federal property, supported by J H Baldwin N S Byram and Architect Gibson. Over 260 business men sign on in favor of the present location.
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James IK. Taylor
Washington
Indianapolis
Chicago
Gage
University Park
Taylor
Albert Sahm
J. H. Baldwin
N. S. Byram
Gibson
Sahm
Navy silent on Coghlan reprimand and Raleigh role
Washington officials say the Coghlan reprimand text governs the case. Rumors of relieving Coghlan as Raleigh commander fade as officials cite Wednesday’s statement. It is hinted he may stay aboard Raleigh until decommissioning around June 1 and then wait for a new command.
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Washington
Navy Department
Coghlan
Navy
New Copper Mines Reported at Mount Rainier Base
In Tacoma Washington on April 27 a sensational claim spreads through mining circles about a large copper ore body at the base of Mount Rainier sixty miles from Tacoma. The ore is said to be worth about 190 dollars per ton and resembles the Anaconda and Butte properties.
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Mount Rainier
Tacoma
Wash
Anaconda
Butte
Tod Was No. 2 at New Market March Stakes Race
London April 27 Tod Sloane rode New Haven Jr to win the March stakes of 500 sovereigns at New Market. Lord Beresford and Tod Sloane then took second on Boizark. Sloane also won the maiden race on Free Champion and a 2-year-olds race on Blacksmith for Lord Beresford.
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Tod
London
New Market
Mr. W. Cooper
New Haven
Three Boys Bound for Reform School After Break-In
Fred Kinzie Claude Dean and Roscoe Jackson, aged 13 and 14, were sentenced by Judge Alford Thursday to reform school for breaking into Wm Brown's residence by forcing a window with a poker and stealing a watch and two rings. Otto Ziegler, accused of complicity, was released on suspended sentence with his parents.
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Plainfield
Fred Kinzie
Claude Dean
Roscoe Jackson
Alford
Wm. Brown
Otto Ziegler
Man Sues to Reestablish Lien on Alimony
William P. Adkinson sues Sarah Allen to reestablish a lien on Amanda Webb alimony. He previously obtained a $40 attorney fee lien in the Webb divorce case, claims Allen bought the lien for $10, says the Webbs had no property, but he now asserts the lien is valid and collectible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. P. Adkinson
Sarah Allen
Amanda Webb
Webb
Webbs
Western Alaska gold strikes and other early 20th century notices
Three great gold strikes reported in Western Alaska. Kipling set to sail May 24 for England. Prisoners escaped at Bluefield with fears of murder. Fire injures two Chicago firemen. Prairie fire in South Dakota burns 5000 acres. Multiple deaths and crimes reported along with Paris exposition space grants. Judge Kohlsaat in Chicago rules on Ling Foo case.
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Alaska
Rudyard Kipling
England
Bluefield
W. Va
Moeinger
John W. Handel
Chicago
Mitchell
S. D
Frank Howard
Allie ‘Smith
Arnold
Boggy
Tex
Misa. Archer
Kohlsaat
Cc Ling: Foo
Chi
Grant statue unveiled at Fairmount Park in April ceremony
In Philadelphia a dense crowd witnessed the unveiling of the equestrian statue of Gen. Ulysses Grant in Fairmount Park with President McKinley Mrs. Grant and a Washington party present. Rosemary Sartoris pulled the cord as troops saluted and a 17 gun volley followed the ceremony.
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Philadelphia
U. S. Grant
McKinley
Washington
J. B. Coghlan
Raleigh
National Guard of Pennsylvania
College
Veteran Corps
Samuel H. Ashbridge
Bishop Potter
Ashbridge
John H. Converse
Fairmont Park Art Association
Park Commission
Rosemary Sartoris
Col. Snowden
Union League Club
Academy of Music
First Regiment
Daniel Chester French
Edward C. Potter
Tzrant
Grant
Jonesboro
Students Consider Exempting Transient Riders From Bicycle Licenses
Johnson, a Students Controller, weighs Prof. Vorhies proposal from the Vorhies business college to exempt out of town students from bicycle licenses. Vorhies argues transients struggle to pay and gain limited benefit, while Johnson doubts feasibility.
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Johnson
Harvey Vorhies
The
Vorhies Business College
Florists Attend State Association May Meeting
The May meeting of the State florists association will be in the horticultural rooms at the state house on May 2 with an exhibition of bedding plants begonias ferns palms cut flowers baskets and designs. Vases and tables will be provided for flowers and plants. No premiums or admission charges.
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Florists
State Florists’ Association
State House
Yancey Sues Big Four For Twenty Thousand Damages
Wert Yancey files a suit in superior court claiming 20 000 dollars in damages after being struck by a car at Road street North Indianapolis. He alleges permanent injuries from the incident.
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Yancey
Big Four
Superior Court
Road St
Indianapolis
Bedford Firm Files Articles of Incorporation
The Furst Kerber cut stone company of Bedford filed articles at the state house on Thursday with capital stock of 25000 dollars. The Surbaugh drill and tool company of Terre Haute filed articles with capital stock of 5000 dollars.
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Furst-Kerber Cut Stone Company
Bedford
State House
Surbaugh Drill and Tool Company
Terre Haute
Witnesses link ex U S district attorney to counterfeiting case
Lancaster tobacco dealer Kendig testified in Philadelphia that ex U S district attorney E P Ingham and ex assistant Harvey S Newitt conspired in a large counterfeiting scheme. Kendig described paying retainer and fees for Ingham to act as counsel and monitor secret service agents. Hearing adjourned to Friday.
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Philadelphia
U.S
E. P. Ingham
Harvey S. Newitt
Edmunds
Wm. L. Kendig
Lancaster
Ingham
Jacobs
Jacobs) Taylor and Bredell
Taylor and Bredell
Secret Service
Bos
Kendig
Gypsy Camp Near Eagle Creek Closed After Promises
Police moved to break up a gypsy camp near the Morrisst bridge over Eagle creek after complaints about fortune telling women. A chief and a dozen men, with women in town, promised to relocate by Friday and restrict entry to the city. A raid on a nearby farm yielded provisions as the pursuit continued.
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Lowe
Morrisst Bridge
Eagle Creek
Alfred Dickey
Stevenson
Dickey
Bolen
Governor Mount Reappoints Labor Officials Under New Law
Gov Mount plans to reappoint D H McAbee as factory inspector and keep Lycurgus McCormack and B Frank Schmidt as labor commissioners. New legislation replaces old law, placing commissioners on salaries and boosting factory inspector powers with an extra deputy. Unless resignations or deaths occur, further appointments are paused until next January.
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Mount
D. H. McAbee
Lycurgus McCormack Id
B. Frank Lchmid
City Life Notes From Police Reports
Ada Hunter colored admitted taking from Edna Cawley's shop and received a sum and 30 days in jail. George Parker colored had a bicycle missing tires. he allegedly stole a pair at 816 North Alabama Street and is in police headquarters. James Young racehorse swipe drank too much in Indianapolis Manor and is a guest at the police station. John Johnson colored dodges police after a clash on Weedness night.
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Ada Hunter
Edna
Cawley
Judge Cox
George Parker
Alabama St
James Young
Swipe
Chicago
Louisville
Indianapolis Manor
John Johnson
$500 000 Suit Over Indiana State House Construction
William B. Howard and estate of Howard sue the state of Indiana for about $500,000 alleging changes in specifications raised costs on the State House contract. Denig withdrew. Howard finished the work. Plaintiffs claim 25 changes in material and design plus costs of rejected materials. The court overruled the defendant’s demurrer and the case proceeds to trial on the merits.
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William B. Howard
Indiana
Howard & Denig
State House
Denig
Howard
Sarah J. Howard
Platt and Croker Reach Mutual Protection Agreement
The New York Press reports that Senator Thomas C. Platt and Richard Croker agreed to mutual protection by the Mazet committee. The deal aims to shield the two leaders, with Meiers the tailor to be scapegoated, while Croker Carroll and Freedman are to be ignored.
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New York
Thos. Do. Platt
Richard Croker
Mazet
Meiers
Croker
Carroll
Freedman
Examiner Moss
Senator Platt
New York City
Lemuel E. Quigg
Return of Indiana soldiers to Indianapolis after Cuban service
Half of Company I, 146th Indiana volunteers, reached Indianapolis at 11 25 AM on Thursday, after a year in Cuba. Decorated for their trip, they were met by Tipton residents, and Captain Robert Van Buskirk led the unit home with flags and emblems. The 160th regiment is noted as the only one in Cuba to lose no men.
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146Th
Indiana
Indianapolis
Savannah
Florida Central Railroad
Florida Central
Georgia Central
Knee
Barlow
Union Station
Tipton
Hobson
Robert van Buskirk
Frank Logan
Roy Long
Mr. Cox
Cuba
Sters
Otto Matthews
Lafayette
Marks
Cincinnati
Louisville
160Th Regiment
Sayre Joins Republican Gov Race Buzz in Indiana
Warren G. Sayre of Wabash County emerges as a possible governor candidate. His supporters push for momentum while Sayre himself avoids confirming or denying candidacy. The field also features Haggar, Gilbert, Griffin, Posey, Griffiths, and Wilson as potential contenders.
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Warren G. Sayre
Wabash
Sayre
W. S. Haggard
Newton W. Gilbert
Chas. Griffin
Frank Posey
John Lh Griffiths
Chas. E. Wilson
Mrs. Butler’s Funeral in Indianapolis
The body of Mrs. Margaret Butler who died in Europe is being brought to Indianapolis for burial. The funeral is expected Friday at See See Presbyterian church.
Mental health rulings link two inmates in court notes
INSANE John Greaney 31 declared of unsound mind and wanders at night in the jail cell. George Keete 35 a peddler also declared mentally unbalanced on a vagrancy charge and reports seeing wives in his cell.
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John Greaney
George Keete
2 Good. 10¢ Smoke Try. A Pro Bone Cigar at 5e
Fragmentary OCR hints a small item note about a 10 cent smoke try offer and a cigar linked to Pro Bone at a price near five units. References to unclear names Nigle Heraeus Low Strawanzer ds Miliua remain unreadable.
Faith and Testimony Highlight Prayer Healing at Church Convention
At the Second Presbyterian church Thursday morning Rev Bales described a case of eczema cured by faith and prayer and shared a Chicago woman’s alleged recovery from nervous prostration via church faith. Rev LeLacheur, China mission head, recounted his own battle with consumption and urged belief in faith or family doctors and home remedies when faith is lacking.
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Bales
Christian and Missionary Fiance Convention
Second Presbyteria Church
Mr. Bale
Chicago
LeLacheur
China
Brakeman Crushed In Vandalia Yard Accident
George Landers, a 35 year old brakeman from Limedale Indiana, was crushed after slipping while making up a train at the West side Vandalia yards. He fell under wheels and lost the leg, was taken to St. Vincent’s Hospital where physicians reported a grim prognosis.
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George Landers
Vandalia
Nentucky Ave
Maclvor
Ambula
St. | Cent's Hospital
Maclivor
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Alert Thursday Night Thunder Showers
Forecast for Indianapolis and the 36 hours ending 8 p m Fair weather with Thursday night thunder showers and cooler. Temperature at 7 a m 66 degrees. Temperature at 2 p m 79 degrees.
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Indianapolis
Actress Mary Brings De Navarro Visit to New York
Former actress Mary Brings and De Navarro arrived in New York from Liverpool for a six week visit to relatives. The trip marks their first time back in England in ten years.
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Mary
New York
de Navarro
Liverpool
England
All But Seven Say The Secretary Reports
The secretary reports receipts from most counties with seven still not reporting. The governor may act on Friday afternoon to enforce measures as the statewide tally remains incomplete.
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Biate
Death Record of George W Spurgeon in Virginia Lightning
A Virginia man, George W Spurgeon, was killed by a lightning strike. The report notes an incident near Cumberland Mill and mentions Jim Elders and a man from Comnellisville, Pennsylvania, involved in a train accident context.
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George W. Spurgeon
Ees
Jim Elders
Suppos Comnelisville
Cumnberl
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Luna
Agoncillo
Fishin
M’kinley
Mrs. Grant
Capt. Coghlan
M’abee, Schmid, McCormack
Governor’s Office
City Life
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Platt
Vanderpool
Revs
LE Lacheur
Reve
Little Grace
Dai Frank L. Jones
E. Washi
Strell
Calle
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