Multicycle Racing At Newby Oval Stuns Crowd
Two world records fall as De seconds cut from the two mile multicycle mark at Newby Oval. Kimble wins the two mile professional with Taylor close, Bald fourth. Oldfield paces amateurs. Peabody wins pursuit. Kimble leads in points with Taylor and Bald at 69.
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Newby Oval
Becker
Martin
Mertens
Nat Butler
Eiverybody
Fornwall
Munro
Johnson
Taylor
Maton
Bowler
Phillips
Oldfield
Newsink
van West
Major’ Taylor
Owen S. Kimble
Blue Grass
Benedict
K Kimble
Bald
Cooper
A. J. Nicolet
Louisville
Kimble
Rim
Bald’s
Collett
New York
Peabody
Chicago
Pfeffer
Indianapolis
Fale
Tom Cooper
Detroit
J. E. Walsh
Boston
Sam'l Murchbarger
Mintor Taylor
E. C. Bald
Buffalo
C. K. Stevens
Lowe
Wondy Becker
Puller
Farnwall
Eaton
Newkirk
Workel
Earl Peabody
F. C. Pretfer
Girdiner
Stevens
All Night Smoker Headlines Indianapolis Meet
The all night smoker at the Park theater began 9 PM Wednesday and ran to dawn. The informal gathering featured pipes and tobacco, loud bursts of laughter, and patriotic display. Tom Taggart spoke briefly as crowds packed the theater and bar entourage greeted guests between acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Theater
Indianapolis
Sterling Eliot
Taggart
Indiana
Tom Taggart
Jevery
Broad Ripple
H. T. Hearsey
Spain aims for protocol as armistice possible
Washington reports Spain has until midnight Thursday to sign a peace protocol that would trigger an armistice. if not signed, hostilities resume. The document follows the U S proposal, allows Spain breathing space to withdraw, and would set Philippine peace terms to a separate peace commission. Rumors place M Mustace or Secretary Day leading the peace effort. Morro castle in Havana harbor may be demanded for surrender if hostilities cease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spain
United States
M. Cambon
Blanco
Philippine
Peace Commission
M. Camban
Madrid
Porto Rico
Newport News
Cuba
Manila
Philippines
Morro Castle
Havana
Mustace
France
Ile
Secretary Day
Smith
Posmaster
Sleath
Mgr. Smith
All Soldiers to Manila Expedition Hurry Dispatch
San Francisco August 11 All troops assigned to Gen Merritt in California will be hurried to Manila. Maj Gen Merriam ordered immediate sailing of about 1600 men aboard the Arizona this Saturday. The move aims to speed the force to the Philippines, with no delay in waves to meet the Manila requirement.
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Gen
Merritt
San Francisco
California
Manila
Merriam
War Department
Arizona
Filipino junta presses Consul general on Aguinaldo aid reports
In Hong Kong on August 31 the Filipino junta publicly urged Consul-general Wildman to rebut claims that Aguinaldo refused to aid Americans in the battle of the gift and deserted trenches. The group accuses Aguinaldo of breaking promises and says Merritt and Dewey control his life. They also say Japanese officers offered arms if the US leaves the Philippines, a proposal they told Wildman they would relay to Aguinaldo in Manila.
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Hong Kong
Wildman
Aguinaldo
the Gift
Malate
Merritt
Cavite
Anderson
Admiral Dewey
Matsushima
Takasago
Japan
United States
Philippines
Manila
Spain Is Breaks With Washington Over Aid Pact
Spain is breaking with Washington over an aid pact amid a diplomatic dispute. The move follows lobbying for more favorable terms and could affect military and economic cooperation between the two nations. An official statement urged continued dialogue to resolve differences.
Colored Illinois volunteers march toward Santiago aboard special trains
Four special trains carrying 800 colored members of the Eighth Illinois Volunteer Infantry passed through Baltimore on Wednesday night over the EB&Q en route to Santiago to replace white troops under Gen. Shafter. A car displayed the slogan We don t fear no fever. The troops left Springfield on Monday and will sail from New York aboard the cruiser Yale, reassigned to war duties.
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Baltimore
Illinois Volunteer Immunes
Santiago
Springfield
New York
Yale
War Department
Battalion F Seventy-first New York Joins St Paul Voyage
Santiago reports Battalion F Seventy-first New York arrived at Guantanamo Bay to board the auxiliary cruiser St Paul for Montauk camp. Captain Clark of the Oregon, in frail health, will also sail aboard the St Paul. The men departed Tuesday night glad to be headed north.
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Santiago
New York
Guantanamo
St. Paul
Montauk
Clark
Oregon
McClure Sues Indianapol is Paint Firm for 90 Dollars
Andrew J. McClure sues the Indianapolis paint and color company for 90 dollars claiming a breach of contract over a glass bill offered at 67 dollars. The firm allegedly corrected a mistaken price and stated the correct amount. Judge McMasters is back from vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. McClure
Indianapolis Paint and Color Company
Eemoo
McMasters
Lap Dusters and Fly Nets Product Offerings
Advertisement listing Strawmyer and Nilius at 37 Monument Place with meal options Breakfast Dinner or Supper priced 15 cents and reference to The Kershner at 140 East Market Street.
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Strawmyer & Nilius
Monument-place
Kershner
Market-st
Big Four Expands Rail Network With Monon Purchase
A major deal closes as the Big Four acquires a controlling stake in the Monon railroad, adding 539 miles to its system and signaling potential expansion by absorbing the Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton line. Wall Street hints at further integration with the Chesapeake road, while Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton negotiations proceed. Local officials report no knowledge of the deal.
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New York
West
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railroad
Monon
Big Four
Cincinnati
Hamilton & Dayton
Wall~ St
Cleveland, Cincinnati
Chicago & St. Louis
Vanderbilts
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chesapeake
Cincinnati, Tramilton & Dayton
Bridgewater Sentenced to Life for Wharton Murder
William Bridgewater, a Black man, is imprisoned for life at Michigan City pen for the murder of Olister Wharton after a picnic incident months ago. He showed composure as he left the jail for the train amid tearful scenes with his wife and a lingering rumor of contraband worries.
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Wm. Bridgewater
Olister Wharton
Willkun Bridgewater
Michigan City
Penieentines
Olister Whrtena
Price
Indianapolis
ED Yma
Althur
Bridgewater
Wharton
Maryland St
Pridgewater
Emor Linn
Elis
Tie
Pentecost Band
Mob eyes lynching over Stephenville murder
Intense excitement grips Stephenville Mratha county over editor Austin Wing's murder and a recent confrontation involving Mrs Harry Williams. The Williamses are jailed as a mob surrounds the jail amid fears of lynching. authorities warn of possible trouble and pending action. Forecasts for Indianapolis area note fair conditions through Aug 12. Air-Ship Company of Evansville and Continental exploration mining and milling company of New Castle file incorporation papers. An Evansvillian inventor shows an airship. Joseph Flaas fined for fast driving. Various local incidents and legal actions noted across Indiana.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Stephenville
Mratha County
Austin Wing
Appeal
King’s
Harry Williams
King
Williamses
Joseph Flaas
W. D. Owen
Valpariso Normal
Continental Exploration, Mining and Milling Company of
New Castle
Vandalia Express
Reelsville
Daly
Isaac C. White
Broad Ripple Street Car Company
Marion County Agricultural and Horticultural Society
Garfield Park
W. W. Woollen
Florence Ross
Daisy Hale
Martin Dugan
Anna McGraw
Margaret McGraw
Wim. L. Kann
Pennsylvania
Bedford
Southern Indiana
Bev Grant
George Losh
Indianapolis
Bryan
Lost and Found Ad Notice for Horse Owner Help
An old advertisement asks if a horse is in poor condition or misbehaving due to sharp or decayed teeth. It lists Dr. Craig at Wood's stables and a contact phone 1097. Also promotes Janes' Dustless Oats and a 5c Pro Bono Cigar.
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Craig
Wood
Janes
Capture of a Schooner Near Isle of Pines and Cuban Action
The Bancroft reported near Santo Domingo a schooner grounded by a rope tow after a launch exchange with a Spanish crew. Seaman Holmgren aided by swimming, and a shakedown of prisoners followed. Spanish losses appeared heavy, Bailen port fortifications noted, and Neuva Gerona patrols reported. Seaman Lacey of the Seacroft blinded by island lightning.
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Key Wrest
Fla
Bancroft
Isle of Fines
Isle of Pines
Santo Domingo
Lieut. Wilson
Puerto Cortes
James Munroe
Holmgren
Banat
Stoker
Noulouris
Bailen
Coloma
Pinar del Rio
Neuva Gerona
Seaman Lacey
Seacroft
Troop Dispatches Move Divisions to Lexington and Knoxville
Gen Breckenridge orders Third division to Lexington and Second division to Knoxville. Third division includes Twelfth Minnesota Fifth Pennsylvania Eighth Massachusetts Twenty first Kansas Twelfth New York Ninth Pennsylvania Second Missouri First New Hampshire. Second division lists Thirty first Michigan First Georgia Sixth Ohio 158th Indiana First West Virginia Second Ohio First Pennsylvania Fourteenth Minnesota. Surgeon general Sternberg advises against moving Chickamauga troops and favors train travel if relocation proceeds.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Tfnoxville
Michigan
Georgia
Ohio
Indiana
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Stoppered Porto Rico expedition orders issued by Gen Coppinger
Orders halting the Porto Rico expedition reached Tampa Wednesday night and are believed final. Troops including the Fifth U S infantry and cavalry and the Fifth and Second Maryland units were ready to depart but will be moved to Montauk Point instead. It is uncertain if Gen Coppinger will accompany the relocation.
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Tampa
Fla
Porto Rico
Coppinger
Porto Tico
Montauk Point
U. S. Infantry
U. S. Cavalry
Maryland
Skirmish Report From Ponce Aug 10 1898
Message from Miles confirms a skirmish last Monday near Ponce during the Spanish American War. The Aug 10 dispatch to the Secretary of War notes Gen Haines command forced the enemy to retreat three months north of Giza. Injured are Captain Edward O Thompson Private Samuel Jones Private Noble and Private F Haines with wounds to wrist knee ankle and foot.
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Washington
War. Department
Ponce
Giza
Haines
Edward O. Thompson
Samuel
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Tommy Cooper
Charles Root
G. H. Collett
New Haven
Conn
P. G. van Cott
J. P. Rogers
Philadelphia
E. C. Hausman
L. Kramer
Newark
N. J
F. L. Kramer
Major Taylor
F. A. McFarland
San Jose
Cal
A. C. Mertens
Minneapolis
C. Bald
Buf
Elbert Mott
Messrs
Dickson & Talbott
Fogarty and
Francises
Herring and
Wigold
Trumbull Sisters
Buck
Kittie Beck
John H. Mack
Murray
Mack
Herbert Cawthorn
Susie Forrester
Phil
Nettie Peters
John L. Summers
Charles Heffner
Richardson
McLean
S Murbarger
Sam Murbarger
J. L. Synder
Sammy
Lieut. Hobson
Snyder
Manilla
Will
Shafter
Cervera
Annapolis
Peartsmouth
Norfolk
Naval
Ministry of Marine
Huraying
Cler- Hare
Billy’’ Esler
Fesler
Sok of
Merle Walker
Attica
Beck
Harding & Hovey
Northwest
Mississippi
Improved Aerial Navigation Company
Evansville
J. F. Beeler
Creidas Tarmer
Evansvillian
Taole
158Th Indiana
Knoxville
Chickamauga
Sternberg
Thomas
Montauk F Point
Miles
Hoosiers
158Th Indiana Regiment
Massachusetts
Chickanauga
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