Aug Macarthur's Santa Rita march battles shortages
NILA reports Aug Macarthur's force including Ninth Regulars battalion Twenty end and First Artillery moving from Cailliut to Santa Rita. The march faced flooded fields exhausting men while a scouting party led by Lieut Hazard was attacked near Angeles. reinforcements were ordered but troops retired per Gen Wheaton.
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Nila
Macarthur
Santa
Rita
Cailliut
Santa’ Rita
Lieut
Hazard
Angeles
Gen
Wheaton
MacArthur narrowly escapes insurgent fire near San Fernando
Gen. MacArthur rode with the advance from San Fernando when insurgent sharpshooters fired on him from about 20 yards. He sat on his horse and refused to retire as the attackers were driven out after a dozen or more shots.
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Manila
MacArthur
San Fernando
Hurricane wrecks 30 vessels in St Michael harbor
Report from Seattle on a July hurricane in St Michael harbor. The schooner Jeanie describes over 30 vessels driven ashore, with about 25 total wrecks and an estimated loss of 500000 dollars. Indianapoliss safety apparently remains uncertain.
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Seattle
Wash
St. Michael
Jeanie
Singed by a Live Wire in New Albany Tragedy
In New Albany Indiana Mam e Melcher thirteen and Carl Melcher eleven were badly burned after grasping a live wire. The girl lost her left hand at the wrist and suffered eye damage while the head area near the brain was scarred. The boy endured severe foot burns likely requiring amputation.
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New Albany
Ind
Mam‘e
Carl Melcher
Storm hits Florida coast with light damage so far
The system struck Miami and Jupiter Saturday morning with 30 mph winds and a slight rotary motion. It moves slowly northwest at 10 to 17 mph. No damage reported along the Florida coast up to now.
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Jupiter
Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Miami
Headless Boy Body Found in River Near St Louis
The headless nude body of a boy around 14 was found in the river on Saturday. The head and neck were missing and both arms below the elbows, leading investigators to consider accidental drowning with the body possibly snagged on a steamer paddle wheel.
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ST. Louis
Peculiarity of the Storm in Rushville Ind
During a severe wind storm Friday night in Rushville Indiana the temperature reached 101 degrees at 11 oclock. The sudden mercury rise is attributed to air charged with electricity.
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Rushville
Ind
Mrs Taylor Dies After Return From Heaven
Toronto records Mrs Taylor, once said to have died and returned from heaven, actually passing away Saturday. The educated woman’s remarkable story had made a strong impression locally.
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Toronto
Births and deaths and marriages list scattered entries
Birth announcements list William and Lillie Adam a boy James and Johanna McGrew a girl Harvey and Mrs Blanton a boy Henry and Etza Twyman a boy Philander and Laura Gray and Florence Flickinger two sets a boy George and Flora Turner a boy Charles and Mayme Myers a boy James and Della Hansen a girl Henry and Mrs Coburn a boy. Deaths show Fred Kruger tuberculosis Florence Hubbard 3 days collapse of lungs Louisa Lange 24 remittent fever George Sisson 62 apoplexy Earl Bauman electric shock Mary McKhi nstoy 59 parapanetis Dosia Warle 27 peritonitis Anna Just 12 days dysentery Margaret Valance 11 months convulsions Infant Payton 2 dysentery Bilsie Wall 3 Brights disease. Marriage licenses Charles Carter to Mollie Kessick Huntt Sheets to Arthusa Lamb Luther Mohler to Maggie Tansell
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William and
Lillie Adam
Olive-st
James
Johanna McGrew
Michigan-st
Harvey
Eugenest
James and
Della Hansen
Henry
Mrs. Coburn
Pennsylvania St
Massachusetts
Anna Just
S. New Jersey
Margaret Valance
Indianapolis
Payton
Lynn St
Bilsie
Wall
Bright
Charles Carter
Mollie Kessick
Huntt-Sheets
Arthusa
Lamb
Luther
Mohler
Maggie
Tansell
Divorce Suit Against Oran Bradshaw
Anna Bradshaw sues for divorce alleging her husband Oran is sul len and a drunkard. Other items note a West Indianapolis couple in Baltimore for two weeks, a diamond dealer arriving in New York, and a burglary at 882 N Tuinoia Street with a stolen diamond brooch and pins. Police pursue a porter who climbed through the Oneida hotel window but fled.
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Anna Bradshaw
Oran
Harry F. Zion
Indianapolis
Baltimore
Ripe
New York
Wilhelm der Grosse
Brandt. Homie
N. Tuinoia-st
Dagmar Cross Recency Discovery Shocks Atave
A recent finding at Atave reveals Dagmar Cross as the focal point of a centuries old dispute. Researchers from the Ak Institute identify new layers of interpretation challenging prior assumptions.
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Die Zauneen
Dagmar Ie Aan
Description of Indianapolis by real estate dealer wins prize
W. W. Van Dyke, a dealer in the Lemcke building, won a $50 prize from the Commercial club for the best description of Indianapolis. He praises the city’s precise urban layout, vibrant commerce, rail and streetcar service, numerous churches, newspapers, parks, libraries, hotels, asylums, and schools, calling it unmatched for residence and investment.
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W. W. van Dyke
Lemcke
Commercial ‘Club
Indianapolis
Maine
California
War on Trusts In Omaha Moves Against Standard Oil
Attorney general Smythe filed a district court suit to oust the Standard Oil Company from Nebraska. The petition alleges violations of the anti trust law and that its methods blocked oil wells in the West. The trust must answer within 30 days. Smythe says he will target other trusts as papers are filed.
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Omaha
Neb
Smythe
Standard Oil Company
Beveridge and Wife Sighting at Banff Springs
Winnipeg special reports Senator Beveridge and his wife are at Banff Springs in the Rocky mountains. The correspondent notes he gives no information on Philippine affairs.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Beveridge
Banff Springs
Rocky Mountains
Corydon Elm and Township Reform Sparks Indiana Politics
At Corydon the state superintendent Frank Jones praised the grand elm where early lawmakers met and urged a trip to see Indiana’s history. Jones warned township trustees resist city control, claiming reform law favored city men and could hinder governor nominations. Oscar Montgomery of Seymour explores a governor bid with supporters active in state politics.
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Frank Jones
Corydon
Indiana
Indianapolis
City
Montgomery
State House
Oscar Montgomery
Seymour
Boy Ushers Gun Accident at City Pool Room
Sam Davis, an Empire theater usher, found a loaded shotgun left by a stranger at 136 N Delaware St. He pointed it toward the floor and pulled the trigger. The blast shattered the floor and caused a tremor but caused no injuries.
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Sam Davis
Empire Theater
George Young
N. Delaware St
Reverend Barrows to be buried after Belmont marriage
Greenwich, Conn Aug 12 Rev Walter M Barrows D D of the Congregational Church who died Thursday at Mackinac Island Michigan will be buried Sunday Dr Barrows was prevailed upon to marry Perry Belmont and Mrs Sloane It is believed publicity over the sensational affair hastened his death.
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Greenwich
Conn
Walter M. Barrows
Congregational Church
Mackinac Island
Michigan
Barrows
Perry Belmont
Sloane
Saloon Front Demolished in Rochester Testy License Bid
In Rochester Indiana on August 12 the front of John Whites saloon was found demolished. Citizens threaten to destroy the building if it is not closed. White had pursued a saloon license for four years under different names and had just succeeded.
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Rochester
Ind
John ‘White
White
Judge authorizes sale to close affairs of association
Judge W A Woods has authorized Hen Ty W Brandt receiver for the American building and loan association to sell real estate in Hammond as part of closing up the association’s affairs.
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W. A. Woods
Hen
American Building and
Association
Hammond
Grand Stand Burns at Louisville Baseball Club
The grand stand of Louisville baseball club was burned in an August incident causing damage to the facility and interrupting play for the day. Fire officials investigated the cause and no injuries were reported. Local spectators watched as crews fought the blaze and security was tightened around the ballpark.
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Burns
Louisville
Iota Louisville
Turbulent Guatemala Under Cabrera Rule Drawing Panic
Dispatches from Guatemala report a state of severe unrest. A financial panic grips the country as President Cabrera is accused of executing more than 60 prominent opponents without trial, with safety and property rights described as non existent.
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San Francisco
Axline on Strikes From Washington Remarks
Adjutant general H. A. Axline of Ohio reflects on the Cleveland street railroad strike. He praises soldiers for restraint and notes most outrages came from loafers, not strikers. He opposes strikes and cites Ohio costs to enforce law, predicting future regulations to prevent strikes by public utilities firms.
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Washington
H. A. Axine
Ohio
Cleveland
Indianapolis and Martinsville Electric Railroad Bids Opened
Saturday marked the bid deadline for the Indianapolis and Martinsville electric railroad project with approx 550000 dollar cost for road and equipment. Secretary Tarking ton awaits President Fitzgerald’s return as bids cover equipment overhead cars powerhouses tracks and rails. Work continues on the Greenwood line aiming for state fair operation with a tight close connection.
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Indianapolis & Martinsville Electric Railroad
Tarkington
Fitzgerald
Greenwood
Mrs. Clara Baldwin Funeral Details
The funeral for Mrs. Clara Baldwin will be held at her Irvington home at 9 a.m. Sunday. She died by suicide after poisoning her husband and two children. Mr. Baldwin has recovered enough to leave the house briefly. James Baldwin has improved after being moved home from Dr. Terrell's office, and Mary Baldwin is also greatly improved with danger past.
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Clara Baldwin
Irvington
Baldwin
James
Terrell
Mary
Mayors Silent on Root Charity Proclamation for Porto Ricans
Secretary Root reported no replies from mayors to his Friday proclamation seeking aid for destitute Porto Ricans. He believes the appeal will bear fruit despite silence, as liberal offers come from wealthy citizens ready to send money and supplies promptly.
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Washington
Root
Hollie Day Faces County Bill For Mother's Care
Hollie Day creates debate by presenting a county bill to cover care for his mother Mrs Cal Rusk during a prolonged confinement after a broken leg in a TUNaWAy. Lawrence Carter, 32, a school teacher, dies at his father-in-law Smith Hornady's home near here from typhoid fever Friday.
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Plainfield
Ird
Sps
Hollie Day
Cal Rusk
Lawrence Carter
Smith Hornady
Mob Attacks Jail. Negroes Break Open Stephens Jail
A mob of black men breached the Stephens jail on Thursday night and began killing Sam Wilson, also black, who was jailed for seduction. Officers and white posse members engaged the mob, shots were fired and the attackers withdrew. Wilson is dying from his injuries.
Embezzler Sechrist Bound Over After Grand Jury Waiver
Charles Sechrist waived arraignment in Justice Hay's court on Saturday morning and was bound over to the grand jury on charges of embezzling about $710 from Elmer Nichols & Co. His $1,000 bond was not posted and he remains in jail.
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Charles Sechrist
Elmer Nichols & Co
Hay
Sechrist
Stockton Dies Suddenly In Toledo Railroad Circles
George A Stockton local agent of the Pennsylvania railroad dropped dead in Toledo on Saturday. He was a longtime widely known railroad man with a lifetime of service in the industry.
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Toledo
George A. Stockton
Pennsylvania Raiilway
Geetine Files Petition for School Commissioner
D M Geeting filed a petition with the mayor's secretary on Saturday to run as a candidate for school commissioner.
Cedar Lake Round Trip Train Under Engineers Union
Monon Route offers a Sunday Aug 20 round trip to Cedar Lake under the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Special train departs Union Station at 7 30 a m and returns from Cedar Lake at 6 30 p m.
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Monon
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Union Station
Cedar Lake
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Vandalia
Smith Mann
People’s Outfitting Company
Castor Bros
Massachusetts Ave
J. W
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad and Cheap Pianos
An old advertisement claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup eases teething for children, soothing gums and curing wind colic. It also touts sale of worn, second hand pianos and organs at very cheap prices from Wulschner & Son's.
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Wulschner & Son's
Dispute Over Jeffersonville Contract Bids Ends in Smoke and Fire
Edwin A. Strong, a Jeffersonville plumber, contests the bidding on a city project arguing Healey and O Brien secured the contract by bidding for McCormick instead of a full job. He cites two lower piping bids and accuses a faction of pressuring him. Strong denies involvement with the township and county reform bills.
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Edwin’ A. Strong
Jeffersonville
Healey & O’brien
Strong
Healey& O'Brien
P. H. McCormick
Columbus
Healey & O'Brien
Mr. Strong
Hawkins-New
Warden Hert
Wall Seeks Police Judge Nomination Independent of Faction
John Wall deputy prosecutor and Marion club member pursues the police judge post as an independent candidate. He states no faction backing, cites support for Bookwalter, and notes his past work in Harding’s campaign. Rival Warwick Ripley also contends, with Marion club ties and past concerns over money sentiments.
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John Wall
Wall
Marion Club
The
State University
Flarding & Hovey
Bookwalter
Harding
Warwick Ripley
Ripley
A. A. Young
West Indian hurricane reaches Jupiter coast
The advance guard of the West Indian hurricane has reached the Florida coast. At 11 20 a m the weather bureau stated the storm center had reached Jupiter Florida and signals were hoisted as far up the coast as Charleston urging vessels to beware high winds and seas.
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Washington
Florida
Weather Bureau
Jupiter
Fla
Charleston
D. C
Robbery strikes Ostend hotel guest amid panic
A hotel guest in Ostend reports the theft of a 60,000 franc pearl necklace from the Hotel Des Anglais. The incident follows the earlier $12,000 burglary from Massachusetts Congressman Lovering, sparking unease among visitors.
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Ostend
Hotel Des Anglais
Congressman Lovering
Massachusetts
Volunteers Send $500 to Sufferers Relief
The Third Illinois volunteer regiment telegraphed the war department a donation of 500 dollars for hurricane victims at Arroyo and Guayamo where they were encamped during the Porto Rican campaign.
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Joliet, Til
Third Illinois Volunteer Regiment
War Department
Arroyo
Guayamo
Dahlgren Dies in Colorado Springs at 21
John Vinton Dahlgren, 21, son of the late Admiral Dahlgren and a wealthy New Yorker, died in Colorado Springs of lung trouble. Interment may be in Washington.
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John V. Dahlgren
Colorado Springs
Col
John Vinton Dahlgren
Admiral Dahlgren
Washington
Severe drought hits Texas cotton crop while other items mix
Items report drought hurting Texas cotton, ex Governor Rector of Arkansas dies, Captain G Melville Beynton reaches Chicago walking from New York to San Francisco. Reports include Mormon elders in Sinnett Oklahoma Territory being egged, possible gold on Woolark Island, Mulford takes Philippine captaincy, German-American convention in Chicago, a New York Central wreck near Rochester injures several, unknown man found at Narragansett Pier, freight rate war on western rails, Porto Rico aid urged, Reed Croker Sewell trio arrive in New York, Harlem race track workers die by gas in Chicago.
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Texas
Rector
Arkansas
Little Rock
G. Melville Beynton
New York
San Francisco
Chicago
Sinnett
O. T
Woolark Island
New Guiana
Col
Mulford
Nebraska Volunteers
Philippine
United States
Rochester
N. Y
Narragansett Pier
R. I
Pittsburg
Gulf
Guy V. Henry
Lake Champlain
Porto Rico
Thomas B. Reed
Richard Croker
Senator Sewell
New Jersey
St. Paul
Europe
Harlem
New Era
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed
Rev J M Yingling pastor of Bedford Street Methodist church in Cumberland Massachusetts praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He claims it never fails when taken promptly and notes friends have used it successfully. Sold by all druggists.
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J. M. Yingling
Bedford Street Methodist
Cumberland, Ma
Chamberlain
Five More Volunteer Infantry Regiments Planned
The War Department near decided to raise five additional volunteer regiments of infantry. They will be organized like the ten regiments nearly completed and held in reserve for deployment. Friday's recruiting reached 419, totaling 12,567 with 528 still needed for the ten regiments.
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Washington
War Department
Strange Lobby Figures At Bates House Inquisitive Guests
A Bates house clerk describes three regulars in the hotel lobby a man seeking Breed who never appears a No 13 man who sits for two hours then moves to the Grand and a No 2 who hoards pens paper and newspapers. A closing line notes cats are spared in hotels as omens of domesticity.
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Cressinger
Bates House
Breed
Indianapolis Stock and Grain Prices August Market Report
Indianapolis market notes show light cattle receipts with market steady and prices unchanged. City grain prices list wheat at 67 68c for various grades and corn across white and yellow grades with mixed lot totals, oats dull, and hay prices for Timothy at 7.50 to 9.00 dollars per bale.
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Indianapolis
City
Hay
Timothy
Coffin Built by Owner Buried in Saybrook Farmer Rites
Peter Bigler a wealthy Saybrook farmer dies and is buried in a massive coffin he supervised building. The coffin, rough wood lined with sheet zinc, was designed to seat the body. In Hersey Michigan a 10 year old girl gains use of sight and legs after prayer.
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Bloomington
Ill
Peter Bigler
Saybrook
Schulz protests bankruptcy petition in federal court
Samuel Schulz of the United States wrapper company Terre Haute filed a petition in federal court Saturday objecting to a bankruptcy declaration. He argues the debts of himself and the firm to Islams and Watson are part of a corporate agreement.
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Samuel Schulz
United States Wrapper Company
Terre Haute
Messrs
Anti-trust Live Stock Market Report by R. R. Shiel & Co
Shiel & Co report good receipts with market strength for mediums and heavies up about five cents. Prices quoted 120 to 156 at 4.70 to 4.77. 168 to 130 at 4.67 to 4.72. heavy mixed cattle at 4.60 to 4.65. Cattle market steady.
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Segets
Aenwessennes
Toaco
R. R. Shiel & Co
Indianapolis
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