Armistice seeks derided as Otis rejects Filipinos terms
Manila dispatch reports a three hour second conference between Gen Otis and Filipino commissioners ending without accord. Filipinos renew armistice request until their congress acts while admitting they are whipped. Otis refuses on condition of surrender and rejects recognition of any Filipino government. News notes panic refugees and suspected mutiny as Calumpit defeat demoralizes insurgents.
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Manila
Otis
Admiral Dewey
Prof. Schurman
The
Philippines
Luna
Manuel Arguelles
Jose Bernal
Aguinaldo
San Fernandino
Calumpit
Insurgent Truce Request Reported From Manila
Dispatches show insurgents seek a three week cessation of hostilities to convene their representative congress and decide on peace terms. General Otis confirms receipt of the president’s congratulations and notes the offer of full amnesty on surrender amid talks in Manila.
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Washington
Otis
Manila
Congress
Yorktown crew reported captured by Filipinos near Baler
Reports from Baler state Lieut. Gilmore and eight Yorktown crewmen are prisoners of the Filipinos after the gunboat went to rescue a beleaguered Spanish garrison near Baler on April 12.
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Manila
Baler
Lieut. Gilmore
Yorktown
G. ©. Gilmore
Lazont
Volunteer heroes may be promoted for Calumpit battle
Regular officers praise the Kansas regiment for its heroic conduct at Calumpit. General Corbin urges that every volunteer be awarded a medal of honor for their services, noting the valor shown by the troops.
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Kansas
Calumpit
Corbin
Manila fighting unseen peril to Schurman near Malabon
Mail advices from Manila recount a close call for Philippine commission president Schurman who was seated on a trench behind General Wheaton's brigade when insurgents opened fire. A stray shot forced him to dive for cover and he lay for over an hour as Mauser rounds whistled overhead before the natives were driven back and he returned to Manila. He will not accompany the army again.
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Seattle
Wash
Manila
Malabon
Schurman
Philippine Commission
Wheaton
Plucky Panay Mission Fails to Settle Dispute
Lieut.-commander Cowper of the British gunboat Plover attempted a settlement between American authorities and Panay natives. He entered Filipino lines and met insurgent leaders but no agreement was reached as the natives pledged support for Aguinaldo and the Malolos government.
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Victoria
Olympia
Cowper
Plover
Panay
Aguinaldo
Malolos
Manila Fighter Becomes Heir to $200000 Fortune
Jos Lynch, a 12 year world traveler and former Navy man who fought on Admiral Dewey's ships, inherits one fourth of a $200000 estate when his grandfather dies on April 20. Lynch now works as a lecturer at a Chicago paraorama display.
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Manila
Chicago
New York
Admiral Dewey
Jos
Lynch
General Otis Sparring for Wind in Philippines Talks
Washington reports suggest the second Otis Filipino envoy meeting produced few results. Officials anticipate little fighting and no new instructions to General Otis. News notes hope a Philippine campaign end will calm Cuban rebel hopes and reduce risk of trouble in Cuba.
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Washington
War Department
Philippines
Otis
Philippine
Filipinos seek independence under American protectorate surrender
Manila correspondent reports Aguinaldo will surrender to the Americans only if Filipino independence is recognized under an American protectorate. The message comes via Madrid dated April 2.
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Madrid
Senora Reyes
Manila
Aguinaldo
Tickets likely on sale Wednesday for new street car franchise
Tickets are expected to go on sale Wednesday for the new street car franchise. Printed tickets are ready and the surrender of rights from old companies must occur before issue, possibly the day before or the day of sale, to activate the franchise.
Brave Hoosiers Recruit Units Reach Manila Bound Men
Capt Black at the local recruiting station reports March and April enlistments totaling 507. About 400 are en route to Manila or awaiting transport in San Francisco. The group includes ex-officers, NCOs, college graduates, doctors and engineers from Indiana. A detachment left Saturday with Drs Orfila L Stevens and Morris J Hensen of Indianapolis. Four enlistments occurred Saturday: Irving A Lloyd Harry Patterson Wilbert A Hamilton and Elmer R Chamners.
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Black
Manila
San Francisco
Indiana
Orfila L. Stevens
Morris J. Hensen
Indianapolis
Central College of Physicians and Surgeons
Irving A. Lloyd
Harry Patterson
Wilbert A. Hamilton
Hill, O
Elmer R. Chamners
Smith's Valley
Ind
Mrs Anna George Seeks to Warn Women After Canton Murder Acquittal
Canton Ohio April 9 The Enquirer prints a long interview with Mrs Anna George acquitted of murder in Canton. She warns women to guard virtue and avoid trusting men and says the home is sacred. Marshall Barber calls the verdict an outrage and vows to oppose any Manslaughter challenge to Mrs George.
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Cincinnati
the Enquirer
Anna
George
George D. Saxton
Canton
Saxton
Marshall C. Barber
Mrs. George
McWhinley
Acquitted Anna E. George Plans Future Lectures
Mrs. Anna E. George says she will lecture on womans rights, advocating vote equality and a jury of half women. She rejects stage work, reports many telegrams and offers, and hints at possible marriage proposals but will not commit.
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Canton
Anna E. George
Saxton
Mrs. George
Cincinnati
Used His Teeth And A Serious Charge Is Made Against Him
Lorenz Horn and Fritz Krink were arrested Saturday on assault and battery and mayhem charges after a room struggle in which Krink bit off the end of Horn's finger. Both men are described as good friends and were intoxicated after a Wednesday evening incident with a bicycle dealer. Krink claims memory gaps and says he drank beer to steady his nerves.
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Lorenz Horn
Washington St
Fritz Krink
W. Market St
Horn
Krink
Ris
Deadly cyclone toll from four towns listed
Chicago reports detail a windstorm disaster striking Kirksville Newtown and Milan in Missouri and Monona county Iowa. Forty dead and 83 injured in Kirksville with a $200000 property loss. Newtown over ten dead and thirty injured. Monona county five dead and fifteen injured. Browning Missouri supplies minor figures. The storm likely originated in Nebraska and caused heavy damage overall.
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Chicago
Kirksville
Newtown
Missouri
Milan
Iowa
Monona County
Irksville
Nebraska
Browning, Mo
Sorrow at Kirksville cyclone wrecks town and families
Kirksville Missouri April 29 cyclone paralyzed the town with widespread death and destruction. Death toll rises as search continues and funerals begin. Public relief drives raise funds with support from Gov Stephens and multiple states. Survivors describe collapsing homes and the shattered community, including Bessie Green found in white wedding attire and families torn apart.
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Kirksville
Hirksville
Neonan
Fatal stabbing and burglary uncovered in wrecked house
The report details a murder scene with a stake driven into a victim's abdomen. An elderly couple, Mr and Mrs A C Gaize, are injured or killed with their bodies mangled. A buried $2,000 was found on the woman. A wind event displaced a carpet hitting Mrs Sarah Sibley seated in a rocking chair.
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A. C. Gaize
Sarah Sibley
Cloudburst Hit Lucasville Causes Fire and Flood Damage
A cloud burst near Lucasville wrecked the Kline house by lightning starting a fire, knocked two unconscious, swept a new steel bridge from its piers, and washed out a long stretch of the Norfolk and Western track including a bridge.
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Portsmouth
Lucasville
John Kline
Miller's Run
Norfolk & Western
Marriage sermon ends as lightning strikes near Afton
Rev. W. J. Reese was killed by a bolt that struck his house just after a marriage ceremony near Afton Oklahoma. His three children were stunned and his wife left in a state of utter shock as the clothes were torn from her.
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Guthrie
O. T
W. J. Reese
Afton
Mr. Reese
Nicaraguan Dictator Yields After American Navy Arrival
United States cruiser Detroit arrived at Bluefields on April 22 and Gen. Torres retreated from his high handed stance. Merchants had flown the U S flag for protection after Torres ordered removal and threatened to seize goods. Secretary Hay pledges American tariff protection.
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New Orleans
Bluefields
Nicaragua
United States
Detroit
Torres
Reyes
Revolutionary Party
No Double Tariff Prohibition for Nicaragua Goods
Secretary Hay cabled to Minister Merry at Bluefields stating the United States will not permit double assessment of American merchants there. April 2. Washington reports clarify tariff policy on goods sent to Nicaragua and error protection for U.S. merchants.
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Nicaragua
Washington
Hay
Merry
Bluefields
United States
Weinerwurst Peddler Sent to Jail for One Day
Axil Erickson a weinerwurst peddler was jailed 24 hours by Judge Alford after failing to appear as a witness in a profanity case against Sadie Hopper. The sheriff found him at 8 Senate Ave and he blamed busy prep for trade. Hopper was convicted and fined.
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Axil Erickson
Alford
Pugh
Erickson
Sadie Hopper
S. Senate Ave
Mr. Clark
Hopper
Indiana Reg 161st to Muster Out and Parade for President
The 161st Indiana regiment will be mustered out Sunday afternoon and depart on a special train to Washington for a review by the president.
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Savannah
161St
Indiana
Washington
Fire at Owen Winch residence and Munson factory cause unknown
A small blaze at 310 Virginia avenue damaged a can of gasoline at Owen Winch’s house Friday evening. A second fire at 146 S. Delaware Street, Munson lightning rod factory, prompted callouts at 7 a.m. Saturday. Loss estimated at $20. Cause undetermined.
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Owen Winch
Virginia Ave
Munson Lightning Rod
S. Delaware St
Second Illinois regiment arrives in Chicago amid wartime notes
A Chicago dispatch reports the Second Illinois regiment has arrived. L. M. Pitkin, aged 76, was killed in Cleveland by a train. Severe tides affect the Caroline Islands. G. W. Spurgeon died in Morgantown due to a lightning strike. Miners and operators meet in Pana to discuss strike outcomes. A Chicago woman, Anna Mennesty, poured kerosene on her dress and set it aflame, threatening her life. Gov. Geer of Oregon commuted J. M. Olberman’s sentence from hanging to life. Two workers Manuel Francisco and R. A. Wairbank died when a mine shaft caved in. Burglars stole 14 dollars from George Creel. a safe contained 2,200 in gold. Bennett Lukens dies of grief over his son’s murder. Wesley Richard is jailed in London for attempting to move money stolen from a Paris bank after a 60,000 pound heist.
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Caroline Islands
G. W. Spurgeon
Morgantown
W. Va
Pana
Ill
Anna Mennesty
Chicago
Gov. Geer
Oregon
J. M. Olberman
Manuel Francisco
R. A. .Wairbank
George Creel
Davisville
W. V
Bennett Lukens
Albert Lukens
Cincinnati
Wesley Richard
London
Paris
City powers eyed to force track elevation in Indianapolis
Attorney Kern urged city to compel railroad elevation at street crossings, risking prolonged litigation. A three member committee was formed to work with city engineers, while Mayor Taggart’s stance framed a political argument. William Fortune of the elevated railroad commission recalled past efforts to curb rail lines, as George Colter criticized viaducts for hazards. City attorney Vern said Indiana law may allow compelling elevation, noting possible railroad resistance and costly litigation for both sides.
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Cty
Board of Work City Engineer
Taggart
William Fortune
Commercial Or Elevated Railroad Commission
George Colter
New Jersey-st
Indiana
Chicago
John R
Indiana vehicle license ordinance under Supreme Court ruling
Controller Johnson dismisses rumors of a test case on Indiana vehicle license rules. Frank Linsen, a city driver and farmer, challenged the ordinance claiming nonresidency. Judge Howard upholds the act’s constitutionality, saying the statute grants power to regulate use of streets and alleys and to charge a reasonable fee.
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Johnson
Indiana
Supreme Cou
Franklinsen
Howar
Narrow Escape Aboard La Tou In North Atlantic Storm
Squire William H. Lockman and Fran endured a perilous voyage when a sudden lake storm on La tou capsized the small skiff. They fought through towering waves and ice as the boat pitched head-on to avoid capsizing, eventually reaching a harbor safe.
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Squire William H. Lockman
Fran
Latou
North Atlantic
Sue
College men discuss star day plans meet May 27
Intercollegiate athletic association exec committee including Notre Dame Purdue Purdue and others met to set a state meet date for May 27. Forecast for Indiana calls for cooler fair weather with temperatures around for the day and evening. A bicycle motor carriage exhibited in Madison Square Garden is mentioned as undergoing production improvements.
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Notre Dame
Purdue
Versity
BePauw University
Wabash
Franklin
Hanover
Polytechnic
Denison
Butler
Liz Motor
Indiana Bicycle
Saute
Madison: Square Garden
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