Peace Talks Opened as Filipinos Seek End to War
Manila April 28 reports Filipinos through Gen Antonio Luna opened negotiations for peace with the Americans after a decisive battle at Calumpit. Gen Otis orders cessation pending instructions as Col Funston lauded for heroics and heat prostration. McArthur’s forces break through river defenses with Wheaton and Lawton in pursuit of insurgents toward Malolos and Calumpit.
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McArthur
Otis
Iana
Luna
Kansas and
Montana Volunteers
Col
Funston
Kansas Volunteers
Calumpit
Gus
Nebraska
Wheaton
la Guna de Bay
Polo
Malolos
Calumpult
Lawton
Manila
R ED L. Keen
Angat
Taguig
Washington Regiment
Joyful News From Washington on Surrender Negotiations
The war department buzzed with happiness as the Scripps-McRae cablegram reported surrender negotiations. President in Philadelphia, Corbin Adjutant General, Alger and Otis all voiced cautious optimism that peace is in sight and reliable.
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Washington
War Department
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Philadelphia
Alger
Corbin
Otis
President McKinley Congratulates Otis on McArthur Division
President McKinley sent a cablegram to General Otis in Manila praising the achievement of General MacArthur's division and noting the Insurgent proposition. The item references Scripps-McRae press coverage from Manila and Keen's wartime scoops boosting the agency's prominence.
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Philadelphia
McKinley
Otis
Manila
McArthur
Scripps- McRee Press Association
THE
SUN
Telegraph
Keen
United States
Scripps-McRae
Senor Lopez to Represent Filipinos in Washington Talks
London April 28 Senor Lopez the London Filipino agent will likely handle the Washington side of peace negotiations proposed by Aguinaldo and Antonio Luna Lopez has consistently represented Aguinaldo s real views among Filipino envoys and is favored to conduct the talks in Washington
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London
Lopez
Washington
Aguinaldo
Antonio Luna
Funston Hero As Kansas Volunteers Cross Rio Grande
Manila dispatch praises Col. Frederick Funston of the Twentieth Kansas for leading a raft crossing to attack insurgents at Calumpit. Two Kansas privates, White and Trembly, swim the river with a rope to aid the crossing under heavy fire. Funston reportedly reconnoiters and presses the assault despite repeated cautions.
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Manila
Frederick Funston
Kansas Volunteers
Calumpit
Rio Grande River
Kansas
Montana Volunteers
Funston
McArthur
Rio Grande
White and
Trembly
Cal. Funston
Bag Bay
Col
Spain
Cuba
Army of Independence
Gomez
Funston’s Heroic Rise Amid War and Sea Rafts Feat
The report recalls Fort Funston’s rapid recovery after a hospital stay as a war began, leading to his appointment as Kansas regiment colonel. While awaiting transport in San Francisco he marries, and Mrs Funston sails to Manila. Private White and Trembly are hailed for tying the rope that pulled rafts in the Thursday action. General MacArthur credits Funston and his men for the victory and Wheaton’s discernment.
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Kansas Regiment
San Francisco
Funston
Manila
Col. Funston
White
Trembly
What’s the matter with Funston
Wm Allen White, editor of the Emporia Gazette, defends Fred Funston with a telegram arguing Funston is fearless and capable. The message recalls Funston’s youthful years at Kansas State University and cites multiple daring acts from his past.
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Chicago
Funston
Wm. Allen White
Emporia, Kas, Gazette
Kansas
Fred Funston
Ikansas State University
Kansas City
Coon
Lawrence
Aisie
Alaska
Arctic
Peary
Greenland
Wipling
Scripps-McRae Dispatch Scoop On Filipino Peace Talks
London reports a Scripps-McRae dispatch claimed Filipinos proposed negotiations for peace. The agency’s earliest news reached London hours before rivals, with Ambassador Choate cited as first to receive overture details. Newspapers hailed the scoop as a major world press milestone.
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Scripps-McRae Association
London
Bassador Choate
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Lord Herschell
Washington
Filipino envoys reach American lines for truce talks
Co Manuel Arguelles chief of staff and Lieut Jose Bernal arrive with a flag of truce inside American lines. They present credentials to negotiate end of hostilities, meet Gen McArthur, then head to Manila under Maj. Mallory, while conferring with Gen Otis at the palace.
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Antonio Luna
Aguinaldo
Manila
Manuel Arguelles
Jose Bernal
Luna
McArthur
Maj
Mallory
Otis
Calumpit
Col. Arguelles
Gen. McArthur
Kansas and Montana
ED L. Keen
Otis Declines to Recognize Filipino Republic Conference Appointed
Manila April 28 There is no end to hostilities as Filipino envoys press for a ceasefire until their congress decides on fighting Gen Otis refuses to recognize an insurgent government and will not negotiate on that basis A further conference is set for Saturday with Filipino officers reporting to Gen Luna for instructions
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Filipino Republic
Manila
Vvoys
Otis
City Officials Meet Over Track Elevation Plan
Mayor Taggart calls a 10 a m Saturday meeting of city officials and councilmen to decide on elevating railroad tracks. City engineer Jeup has prepared drawings and investigations to be presented, after the matter had hung fire for some time.
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Taggart
Jeup
Foreman Rejoins Indianapolis Baseballs After Contract
Frank Foreman, longtime Indianapolis pitcher, signed Friday morning to return to the Indianapolis baseballs. The move completes the team roster as they seek to improve the pitching staff and push toward stronger performance this season.
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Foreman
Frank Foreman
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Baseballs
Woman Proclaimed Not Guilty In Saxton Murder Case
Canton Ohio April 28 1900 verdict not guilty for Mrs George in the murder of former lover George Saxton. Spectators rushed the jail to shake her hand as she thanked the jury and proclaimed justice triumphed. Attorneys comment on duty and future plans unclear.
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George Saxton
Canton
George
Welty
Mrs. George
Saxton
Wierence Islingler
Althouse House
Kingler
Park Board Advances Riverside Bike Path and Park Plans
Park commissioners appoint custodians for new parks including D E Davis and Charles Quinn. A bicycle path from Indiana Avenue to Riverside Park is authorized, with funding by the board. Additional items cover shelter and custodian houses, bridges, and a proposed University of Indianapolis college buildings project in Riverside Park.
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Riverside
D. E. Davis
Mortonplace
Charles Quinn
Fletcher Place
Eleventh St
Johné Burkline
Morris Square
Brookside Park
John Vw’. Cotton
Indianola Square
Marion A. Neff
Highland Square
Davidson Square
George W. Jenks
Riverside Park
John Crane
BR. M. Boone
Henry Barger
Power
Brookside
Supt Power
Sept. Power
Wheelway League
Geoad 106 Smoke a Bono Cigar at ee
A brief item notes a smoke shop product called Bono Cigar in Geoad 106. The terse report identifies the item and location with minimal context.
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Geoad
A. Bono
Ten Hour Day Rules Tighten Factory Labor
State factory inspector McAbee enforces a ten hour limit on Saturdays for youths under sixteen and eighteen for girls, with a 60 hour weekly cap across manufacturing mercantile laundry and more. The law bans under fourteens in many workplaces year round, mandates seating for women, and requires posted hours and a noon lunch unless waived by the inspector.
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McAbee
New York
HW. P. Wasson
Jie
Secret Mission Hovers Over Marion County Board
The county commissioners have left Indianapolis with Auditor Smith for an unspecified trip. Deputy auditor Shepard hints at locations but declines interview. Reports say they sought wood in relation to the Indianapolis Anderson and Marion electric railroad and may be inspecting poor asylums in Fort Wayne and Richmond. Citizens speculate about political investigations and secrecy lasting until the board’s return Saturday.
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Indianapolis
Smith
Shepard
Indianapolis, Anderson & Marion
Fort Wayne
Richmond
Marion County
Court House
Charles Bookwalter
Hancock County
Central Union Objects to City Telegraph Contract
The Central Union Telephone Company protests the Board of Safety contract with a New Telephone Company as illegal. The city attorney may deem the contract void since funds run only to 1899 and no money on hand for a year. Mayor Taggart says the Central Union may bid if a new contract is awarded, though it was given a prior chance and did not bid. Seaton, the Hatter Sells the best.
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Central Union Telephone Company
Board of Safety
New Telephone Company
Beil
Taggart
Central Union Company
Destructive Cyclone Kills, Wrecks Kirksville City
A deadly cyclone struck Kirksville Me April 28 bringing death and devastation. The city suffered widespread ruin as homes mercantile buildings and streets were wrecked. By nine in the morning forty bodies were recovered and hundreds more injured while crews and doctors from nearby towns aided the rescue amidst heavy rain and ongoing tremors.
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Kirksville
Rytsville
City Devastation Claims Dozens Killed and Thousands Affected
A calamity devastates a city with at least forty deaths and hundreds maimed or crippled as over four hundred buildings collapse. Survivors include numerous named residents and insured individuals, with several families and a missing list indicating widespread impact and displacement.
Attorneys Held In Mail Fraud Probe Case
Philadelphia April 28 hearing of United States district attorney E P Ingham and former assistant Harvey B Fewitt on conspiracy to bribe a Secret Service officer in the Kenfig Jacks counterfeiting plot. Both are held in 20000 bail to await May 1 court.
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Philadelphia
E. P. Ingham
United States District Attorney
Harvey B. Fewitt
United States
Secret Service
German Church Men Conference Opened in Indiana
The Indiana district German evangelical church met at Zion's church west of Christ. Rev. L G Nollan of Louisville led morning devotions, Rev. I H Hohmann presided, and secretary F Abomit announced Rev Hohmann's birthday with congratulations. A letter from Rev Knicker of Texas greeted the gathering. A Reikowisville Ky paper discussed the church as the salt of the earth and its mission.
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Indiana
German Evangelical Church
Zion’s Church
West Christ
L. G. Nollan
Louisville
I. H. Hohmann
Pleasant Ridge
F. Abomit
Cincinnati
Fritey
Knicker
Texas
Reikowisville
Smith Named Agent for State Ties at Meeting
Smith named agent for the State to assist orphans. The post legislature discusses homelessness and duties of the agent. Senator Ball discusses deduction law amid mentions of Indianapolis and a road concern.
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Mark A. Smith
Ww. B. St Aller
Indianapolis
Ball
Iness
Eyelone Devastates Town Killing Twelve in Newtown Chilicothe
At Newtown Chilicothe Mo on April 23 twelve people are known dead after a deadly eyelone struck Thursday night destroying the eastern half of town. The list names the Besper family Evans Haynes and others. Several seriously injured include Dave Sanford A J Jones Mary Gregory and Mrs Speers among others. Five of the injured are expected to die.
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Chillicothe
Newtown
S. Besper
L. Evans
Wm. Haynes
Dave Sanford
A. J. Jones
Mary Gregory
Speers
J. Fleers
Henry Wilson
Albert Gulsonko
Besper
Rios. Hayes
Tornado Hits Breckinridge Wrecks Homes and Mill
A tornado struck Breckinridge Missouri Thursday evening wrecking many small houses and blowing down most chimneys. Awnings fire walls and smoke stacks were badly damaged. The large flouring mill was unroofed.
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Breckinridge
Death of S. W. Wales dealer in lime and cement
S. W. Wales 53 a Massachusetts avenue lime and cement dealer was found dead in his chair Thursday afternoon at his home corner College avenue and Thirteenth street apoplexy. He was a bachelor living with two sisters former Indianapolis public school teachers. Music Kansas trip delayed funeral until sisters return Saturday morning. Wales born in New York came to Indianapolis from Cannelton 25 years ago. wealthy man planning an apartment house on Michigan street near Massachusetts avenue. coroner notified.
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S. W. Wales
Massachusetts-ave
Corner College-ave
Thirteenth-st
Indianapolis
Kansas
Mr. Wales
New York
Cannelton
Ind
Michigan St
Massachusetts Ave
Proclamation Determines When Laws Take Effect
Discussion over when laws from the last legislature take effect. Some say laws are in force once the last county files receipts at 11 a.m. Thursday. Others insist the governor's proclamation is required as formal notice. The supreme court has ruled laws cannot take effect until receipted for in all counties, though the timing of the governor's proclamation relative to this receipt is unsettled.
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Morgan
Supreme Court
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area April 29
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m on April 29 calls for fair weather. Friday night and Saturday should stay clear with mild temperatures. At 7 a m the temperature is expected to be 72 and by noon it will reach 82 degrees. Also noting Marcus for band painted china and cut glass with competitive prices.
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Indianapolis
Marcus
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