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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1898

Page

1

Carlists reportedly plan revolt in Spain amid Spanish questions

A Madrid dispatch says the Carlists intend to rise in Spain with more than 60,000 armed volunteers potentially from the Pyrenees to central areas. Don Carlos, his wife Dona Berta, and his son Don Jaime press for prompt action as Vienna and the Vatican relay information to Madrid.

Vienna Vatican Don Carlos Spain Dona Berta Don Jaime Pyrenees Correo

Bands of Carlists Reported at Lerida Spain

The Independence Belge notes bands of Carlists have appeared at Lerida in Catalonia Spain, signaling activity in the region.

Catalonia Brussels The Independence Belge Lerida Spain

Madrid cabinet seeks clearer peace terms from United States

The Madrid cabinet plans to send a note to the United States requesting a more definite expression on immediate evacuation and on the disposition of the Philippines. The term likely refers to the expected evacuation of Cuba and Porto Rico, though the note does not specify.

Madrid United States McKinley Philippines Cuba Porto Rico

Madrid Cabinet Faces Music Amid Discontent

Washington dispatch reports mounting friction as the Madrid cabinet confronts growing opposition. Details outline political strain, upcoming votes, and potential shifts in policy amid unrest.

Desperate Cuban volunteers mutiny and looting threaten civilians

News from Havana reports a major mutiny by Cuban volunteers with widespread discipline breakdowns. They abandoned quarters, discarded arms, looted shops, and attempted to assault women on the street until civil guard forces restored order. Gen Blanco blamed Santiago policy and Carlist influence for unrest. many volunteers were arrested and face court martial and punishment.

Washington Havana Blanco Santiago

Mutiny Drops Out London Dispatch From Madrid

A Madrid dated dispatch to the Daily Telegraph reports that in one regiment yesterday disaffection forced authorities to take strict steps. Three ring leaders were arrested and others were pacified. Personnel changes across regiments follow amid suspected officer disaffection.

London Daily Telegraph Madrid

White House outlines terms to Spain for peace

The White House released the 12:35 p m statement detailing U S demands in the peace talks with Spain. It calls for Spain to relinquish sovereignty over Cuba, evacuate Porto Rico and other West Indies islands, and cede an island in the Ladrones, with Manila occupied pending a peace treaty. No reply from Spain had been received.

Washington White House United States Spain Cuba Porto Rico West Indies Ladrones Manila Philippines McKinley Day

Indiana Republicans maneuver over Henry Hart bid for auditor

The Indiana Republican scene centers on Henry Hart in a battle for the auditorship. Party leaders and farmers influence the platform to back Mull law and the gold standard, with Hart facing rival captains Sherrick and Dowling while Shideler declines a race for secretary of state.

Henry Hart Indiana Henry Trenty Majestic Atul Hernly Hart Britor Dange Fort Wayne Sherrick Bill Tom Sam Indianapolis

Massacre of Catholics Feared at Cavite

Information reaching the Vatican via Cardinal Rampolla warns of a potential massacre of Catholics by Aguinaldo and insurgent troops at Cavite. In response the war and navy departments ordered Admiral Dewey and General Merritt to take all measures to prevent such action, as it could provoke conflict with American forces.

Washington Navy War Departments Cardinal Rampolla Vatican Cavite Aguinaldo War and Navy Departments Dewey Merritt Aguinallo

Haughey Seeks Pardon to Avoid Additional Prison Time

Theodore P. Haughey may be pardoned before his August 9 sentence end or face a potential 30 day extension due to unpaid costs totaling 258.88. A Washington inquiry asks for the costs and sentence date while a pardon movement grows to avert jail time. if no pardon, an affidavit of inability to pay could grant freedom by September 9.

Theodore P. Haughey The United Stated District Attorney Washington Haughey Flaughey

Governor rejects park use of Deaf and Dumb grounds

Nathan Morris and Hugh Hanna petitioned the governor to allow Indianapolis public works to use state land at the Deaf and Dumb institute for park purposes, with land to revert on demand. An investigation finds a concurrent resolution for this same purpose failed in the house, so the governor cannot grant the request.

Nathan Morris Hugh Hanna Board of Public Works of Indianapolis Deaf and Dumb Institute

Market Listing Fragments From Breakfast to Supper

A damaged OCR fragment shows scattered food market notes including breakfast dinner and supper entries with prices and vendor cues, unclear items, and partial product names. The readable pieces indicate a schedule or advertisement style list rather than a cohesive article.

Railroad tax assessments rise on new Chicago roads

State board of tax commissioners completed railroad assessments for the year raising total to 79000 despite some lines lowering rates. New roads near Chicago boosted figures with notable increases for Chicago Junction Chicago Lake Shore Eastern East Chicago Melt and Southern Indiana. Telegraph firms mostly unchanged with Home Company of Fort Wayne cut and Southern Express listed as new at 100 per mile. DePauw University day at Acton featured student and alumni led celebrations. Woman's Home Missionary Association formed by park ladies independent of the larger society.

State Board of Tax Commissioners Chicago Chicago & Erie Terre Haute & Indianapolis Monon Chicago Junction Chicago, Lake Shore DePauw University Acton DePauw Woman’s Home Missionary Association Ladies At the Park Woman's Home Missionary Society

Lafayette's Wild Appeal to Governor for Help

Lafayette Swaim of Parke County telegraphed the governor Monday claiming a mob surrounded his house and resisting arrest. A sheriff telegram to the governor followed later that day.

Lafayette Lafayette Swaim Parke County

Marks Put Away for Counterfeiting in Anderson

Thomas Marks arrested at Anderson on counterfeiting charges and jailed after failing to post a $500 bond by a U S commissioner on Tuesday. This marks the fourth arrest in the Anderson gang associated with the crime.

Marks Thomas Marks Anderson

Porto Rico Surrender Rumor Ties to San Juan

A cable dispatch from St. Thomas says U S consul Mr. Hanna and the French consul M Charpentier along with the consular corps confer with Gov Macias on Porto Rico surrender. Admiral Sampson's fleet is near and expected to dock at San Juan within a day or two.

New York Evening Journal St. Thomas Hanna United States San Juan Admiral Sampson Porto Rico

Wilson Establishes HQ as Spaniards Flee Saint Croix

General Wilson sets his headquarters in the governor general's house on Saint Croix. He notes haste as Spaniards abandoned the city after American arrival, with a half cut beef steak on the dining table and a wine bottle cork half drawn. The governor general was seen fleeing five minutes after news reached troops, reportedly 12 miles ahead and still running along the military road.

Ponce St. Croix Wilson

San Juan Blockaded by Allied Forces

San Juan reports a blockade imposed on the city by Allied warships including the New Orleans Puritan Prairie Dixie and Gloucester, keeping enemy vessels out of range as of August 2.

ST. Thomas San Juan New Orleans Prairie Dixie

Smith and Buskirk in clash over open books ruling

Green Smith of the Indiana Society for Savings argued with Tax Commissioner Buskirk as the society refused to disclose its books to the Marion county board of review. The dispute centers on whether the society or its stockholders are assessable and may lead to court action to compel production. The matter may return to the courts as the board's assessment stands for now with further appeal possible.

Indianapolis Adley Dowling Baker Indiana Ile Ilo McKinley Hadley Federal Denison Montgomery Henley Marion County Buskirk Smith Thompson Bookwalter Celtic Saving and ‘Loan Association John P. Frenzel Marion Trust Company County Board of Review Davis

Culbertson Release Habeas Corpus Case Filed

Habeas corpus proceedings filed in superior court to obtain the release of Charles Culbertson adjudged insane. Attorneys Ayres and Jones petition that Culbertson is of sound mind and that his restraint is erroneous and wrongful. Judge Harvey heard the case at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Superior Court Charles Culbertson Ayres & Jones Quigley Harvey

Troops Depart Tampa for Cuba and Porto Rico Movement

The Third U S cavalry detachment heads to Savannah with the Sixth cavalry following. The Rough Riders battalion sails to the same port on Wednesday. Aransas steamer loads supplies for Santiago and Lieut Hobson will return to Cuba aboard. Transport shortages delay Tampa to Porto Rico movement. Three typhoid deaths occurred Monday and two transports are detained at quarantine.

Tampa U. S. Cavalry Savannah Rough Riders Aransas Santiago Hobson Cuba Porto Rico

Coamo Captured as U S Forces Reach Coamo D W I

A dispatch from Ponce reports the American advance guard has occupied Coamo without opposition. Coamo lies eight miles beyond Juan Diaz, about 16 miles from Ponce, with Albanito next on the march to San Juan. Porto Ricans say Spaniards may make a stand at Albanito.

Juan Diaz Ponce Albanito San Juan

Honolulu News Drafting Hawaii’s Future Amid Pacific Tension

Dispatch from Honolulu notes influx of U S transports bound for Manila and growing American presence as Newlands resolution stirs annexation optimism. Locals debate colonial policy while critics fear neglect like Alaska. Forecast shows warm Hawaii weather with showers later.

Honolulu San Francisco Uncle Sam Pacific San Antonio Tex Fila Newlands Hawaii Alaska

Daughters of American Revolution seek night shirts for hospital ship

Caroline Scott Harrison chapter requests help for the National Hospital Corps to provide more night shirts for a hospital ship. Anyone willing to assist can call at Mrs. G W Sloan’s home 604 North Meridian Street where the shirts will be cut on Wednesday.

Caroline Scott Harrison Daughters of American Revolution National Hospital Corps G."w. Sloan Meridian St

Schley Deflects Praise For Victory

Commodore Schley replies to a congratulatory letter from his cousin John Schley of Indianapolis by saying the victory was large enough to win laurels for all of us and he will share credit with others.

Commodore Schley John Schley Indianapolis

Board of Trade Plans Suit Over Revenue Stamp Policy

Indianapolis board of trade announces intent to sue express companies that refuse to affix revenue stamps themselves and instead require senders to do so.

Board of Trade Indianapolis

Unclear archival snippet on lamps and cleaning aids

Fragmentary text references acetylexic gas and comparison to coal burning lamps. Mentions persons or entities such as C. HH Watero, N. Pennsylvania street, Dusters and Fly Nets Strawmyer Nilius, and the number 37 Monument.

Dlig C. HH Wateo N Pennsylvania St. Os Strawmyer & Nilius

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