Five New Regiments To Be Composed Of Negroes
Gen Miles recommends forming five volunteer regiments from black soldiers with regular army officers to suit tropical climates and retention. He notes negro troops may endure the climate better and attract strong fighters at current pay. Officers for these commands are nearly chosen and enlistments would focus on colored applicants. The War Department denies governors will nominate officers for these regiments.
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Washington
Miles
Reot
Tropics
War Department
MacArthur advances as San Mateo falls to cavalry
Gen MacArthur's line pushes forward amid desertions in the Philippines. Captain Parker leads 250 cavalry in a clash that kills two soldiers and twenty five Filipinos, followed by a rout of insurgents. The unit reports three American dead and thirteen wounded.
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Manila
MacArthur
Parker
San Mateo
Joss
Negotiations Stall With Sulu Sultan Over Bates Accord
Gen Bates reports a hitch as the sultan of Sulu refuses the accord while chiefs favoring the Americans may sway acceptance. The sultan writes of kinship with Americans and asks for equal treatment. Bates notes friendly sentiment on southern islands. Cebu natives endure harsh abuse by insurgent leaders.
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Manila
Gen. Bates
Sulu
Bates
Cebu
Admiral Watson confirms Gilmore crew safe from Baler capture
An official dispatch from Manila dated August 12 reports Lieut. Gilmore and 13 other Americans eight sailors and five soldiers were confined at Wigan after being captured at Baler months earlier. Four sailors were hospitalized with sore legs while Gilmore was well treated. Supplies sent by the admiral never reached them.
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Washington
Admiral Watson
Gilmore
Yorktown
Baler
Manila
Navy
Wigan
Watson
Clever Trick Saved Centennial From Looting by Natives
The transport Centennial arriving in San Francisco from Manila with about 75 soldiers invalided home. Earlier it ran aground near Luzon as bands of hostile natives threatened to loot the ship. Centennial pretended to be a British vessel while natives sought help and the transport escaped.
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San Francisco
Manila
Luzon
Resolutions Condemn Desecration by Soldiers in Philippines
Chicago clergy led a mass meeting of German priests to denounce alleged desecration of Roman Catholic churches in the Philippine islands by American soldiers. The resolutions condemned the acts and called for accountability.
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Chicago
Philippine Islands
Kentucky editor predicts anti-Goebel nominee in governor race
Henry Morningstar reports John Young Brown is expected as the anti-Goebel faction’s gubernatorial candidate. Morningstar, touring editors in Indianapolis after the Kentucky State Press Association outing, says Democratic papers broadly oppose Goebel on personal and political grounds and Brown would back the Republican nominee if he enters the race.
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Henry Morningstar
Bowling Green
Petoskey
Kentucky State Press Association
Indianapolis
John Young Brown
Goebel
Ain
Democratic
Brown
Taylor
Unclear OCR Item Reflects Tinny Ad Fragments
Damaged text fragment appears to be an old advertisement. Mentions prices in silver and metals and references a place and names that are illegible. The readable portion suggests a catalog or sales notice with minimal coherent information.
Workers press weekly wage law reform in Indianapolis meeting
A conference of iron, steel and tin workers in Indianapolis this Friday and Saturday will urge changes to the weekly wage payment law. The gathering, led by J. W. Peters and the Amalgamated association, aims to address coercion in wage practices and seek clearer enforcement.
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Indianapolis
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
J. W. Peters
South Bend
State Federation of Labor
Elwood Tinplate Works
News Loses Out In Tax Appeal Over Counting Sunday
The attorney-general ruled that Sunday cannot be counted when computing appeal deadlines. Frank McCray, former criminal judge, challenged the five day limit from the county board of review, arguing the fifth day fell on Sunday and then Monday. The board referred the question to its attorney for a decision.
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State Board of Tax Commissioners
Frank McCray
County Board of Review
McCray
Taylor
144Th
Indiana
Wabash Water Works
Noble
Monroe
Two Bishops Visit Indianapolis in Casual Spotting
Bishop-elect Jas M Francis of Evansville and Bishop White of Michigan City stopped at the Bates house in Indianapolis on Monday. They teased that the meeting was not important and smiled at the summer rest. Francis will be consecrated September 21 in Evansville with White Davies and McLaren officiating. Francis has not decided whether to move to Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Jas. M. Francis
Evansville
Bishop White
Michigan City
Bates House
Mr. Francis
Indiana
Francis
Richmond
White
Davies
Michigan
McLaren
Chicago
Onger
Rennes
Labori
Col Picquart
Deroulede
M. Labori
Col. Piequart
Lycee
Jealousy and Divorce Cases Hit Local Court Dockets
The report lists divorces filed by Christian Schnider against his wife Jes sie for morphine use and temper, John W Morris seeking divorce from Lizzie after a July 8 1834 marriage and two children, and Allen Zugg seeking divorce from Emma claimed jealousy forced him to resign as Sunday school superintendent in 1891 after their 1872 marriage.
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Pennsylvania
Indianapolis 36 Hour Forecast Turns Fair For Mon Tue
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 8 p m on August 15 calls for generally fair weather. Temperature at 7 a m was 65 with a rise to around 72 by 2 p m. Monday night and Tuesday expected to stay fair.
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Indianapolis
Labori Shot in Dreyfus Court Action Anew
Rennes Aug 14 M Labori one of Dreyfus defense counsel was shot on the way to the court martial. He walked to a doctor’s house and to his office. The wound, under the left shoulder blade, is not deep and he spoke cheerfully to continue with the trial.
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Rennes
M. Labori
Dreyfus
M. Demange
Labori
Demange
Lycee
France
VaiNant
Zola
Zela
Coul Logia
Casirair-Perier
Mercier
Germany
Casimir-Perier
Gen. Mercier
Panizzardi
M. Paleologue
Foreign Office
Cassation
Paris cabinet meets after Labori shooting
A cabinet meeting was convened upon receiving news that M. Labori had been shot. Rennes authorities were told to heighten vigilance amid fears of a broader plot to assassinate Dreyfus and his principal defenders.
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Paris
M. Labori
Rennes
Dreyfus
Labori Assassination Worsens. Suspect Sought by Troops
Rennes reports M. Labori in worse condition with feared complications after attack. Col. Jouast and Gen. Mercier express sympathy as military forces search the woods for Labori's assailant.
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Rennes
Dreyfus Court Martial Opens Amid Shooting News
In Rennes on August 14 the Dreyfus court martial assembled as reports spread that Labori had been wounded. Schulds and altercations among reporters erupted, police confiscated canes, and Col Jouast warned media to refrain from protests. Demange announced the attempted assassination, while Mercier’s condition remained uncertain.
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Rennes
Dreyfus
Taunay
Labori
Manuel Provost
Col. Jouast
Mercier
M. Demange
Coleague
Acquittal Prospects In Dreyfus Case Stir Paris Opinion
In Paris on August 14 the prevailing view holds that if M Labori dies the Dreyfus acquittal will be demanded by popular clamor. The attack on Labori draws universal condemnation and anti Dreyfusites are blamed by many, while the military remains a suspect factor in the outcome.
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Paris
M. Labori
Dreyfus
Infantry Called to Help Police in Siege at Guerin House
Paris reports infantry to aid police in capturing H. Guerin head of the anti Semite league and other anti Semites barricaded in his home. Guerin threatens to use boiling oil on attackers.
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Paris
H. Guerin
Arrest Follows Labori Shooting in Rennes
In Rennes on August 15 the assailant who shot Labori was captured after a lengthy pursuit by a large crowd. The arrest concludes a widely watched incident that drew heavy local attention and a strong mobilization of pursuers.
Death Toll Soars After Catastrophic Cyclone Wreckage
Reports from Puerto Rico outline wide devastation after last week's cyclone. Deaths exceed 1,000 with Utuado Barranquitas Cayenne Guaymas among hard hit towns. Governor-general Davis mobilizes troops to aid survivors as relief efforts continue.
West India hurricane weakens. unlikely to advance far
The weather bureau reported that the West India hurricane is decreasing in strength and is not expected to make much further progress before dissipating.
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Washington
the Weather Bureau
West India
Liars Day Near State Tax Board Proceedings
A chaotic report recounts a State Tax Board session with Gov. Mount, Tax Commissioner Buskirk, and local figures. The disjointed tale includes an exaggerated claim about a rambunctious corn issue and a mythical bird, ending with a humorous note on public roads and odd testimony.
Quarrelling Over a Tree Case Appeals to Superior Court
Jacob N. Hanch appeals Anthony Harmon from Justice Wells in Decatur township to the superior court. Hanch says a neighboring oak on his land near the corner was cut by Harmon causing damages of 50 dollars. Trial court ruled for Hanch with a small judgment. costs now total 77.40 dollars.
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Jacob N. Hanch
Anthony Harmon
Justice Wells
Decatur Township
Superior Court
Hanch
Harmon
Haaneh
Haneh
Indiana Banks Show Improved Condition Across State
The state auditor’s office reports the April 15 call for 94 state banks with assets totaling $18,550,417.97 and the latest call shows assets at $20,859,520. Rothchild notes improved business conditions and banks in tip top financial shape.
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Bank Department of the State Auditor’s Office
Indiana
Rothchild
Woman Hurt After Street Car Incident
Mrs. Martha O Bryan domestic at George W Huffman 2226 N Meridian St was thrown from a street car at Twenty first and finals sts Sunday night. She struck the back of her head sustaining a slight concussion and bad bruises on her shoulders. She claims the car started before she could step onto the pavement.
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Martha O'Bryan
George W. Huffman
N. Meridian Sr
Board of Works Routine on City Walks
Final action was taken Monday on cement walks along Eleventh Street from Central to College. Action was deferred on the cement walks on the northwest side of Kentucky Avenue from 17.9 feet south of Maryland to 2,294 feet south of Maryland.
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Eleventh-st
Central
College
Kentucky-ave
Maryland-st
Maryland
Gougar Led Zinc Mining Firm Formed In Lafayette
Incorporated in Lafayette the Gougar lead and zinc mining company with capital stock of 40000. Directors include Helen M Gougar Lottie W Caldwell John D Gougar D E Storms and Relief Jackson. Mining to be conducted in Jasper county Missouri. Otterbein telephone company of Benton county to operate in Tippecanoe Warren and White counties with capital stock of 10000.
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Gougar Lead and Zinc Mining Company
Lafayette
Helen M. Gougar
Lottie W. Caldwell
John D. Gougar
D. E. Storms
Relief Jackson
Jasper County
Missouri
Otterbein Telephone Company
Benton County
Tippecanoe
Warren
White Counties
Capital
The Kissel Garden Performance Highlights
Positively every afternoon and night Emma Shafer prima donna soprano Norme Mills descriptive vocalist and singing comedienne Chas W Minor baritone and piano virtuoso perform at the venue.
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Kissel Garden
Emma Shafer
Norme’ Mills
Comedienne
Chas. W. Minor
Coon
Big Water Way Spurs Route Surveys for Deep Water Canal
Chicago sees renewed life for a Chicago Atlantic deep water canal as engineers finish surveys and prepare a report. Cities favoring the canal include New York Albany Troy Oswego Sault Ste Marie Duluth St Paul. Opponents are Cleveland Buffalo and Erie amid lake shipping concerns. Two routes proposed Oswego Mohawk to Hudson and the St Lawrence route with Niagara Falls bypass.
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New York
Albany
Troy
Oswego
Sault Ste Marie
Duluth
St. Paul
Cleveland
Buffalo
Erie
Chicago
N. Y
Oswego Canal
Oneida River
Oneida Lake
Mohawk River
Mohawk Valley
Hudson River
N.Y
St. Lawerence River
St. Francis Lake
Sake Champlain
Niagara Falls
Olcott
Gas Contract at Court House May Be Replaced
County commissioners doubt renewal of the year gas contract with Indianapolis Gas Company for 5500 dollars. They consider an electric light plant or an acetylene system for the court house and jail, with the latter planned for the county asylum. A new heating and lighting plant was slated for summer but a bridge replacement may strain finances. Gas cost is described as high for limited courthouse use.
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Compny
Indianapolis Gas Company
Court House
Stevenson Leaves for New York With Ice Trust Talks
W. E. Stevenson travels to New York on Monday to learn of a possible combination of cold storage and ice interests in Indianapolis with John F. Carroll and Rockefeller links. Sterling R. Holt of the Indianapolis syndicate denies knowledge of the proposal.
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W. E. Stevenson
New York
Indianapolis
John F. Carroll
Rockefeller
Stevenson
S. Pennsylvania
Sterling R. Holt
Physician Mr Welch Weds Miss Mershon in Indianapolis
J W Welch a patent medicine representative married Miss Gertrude Mershon of Des Moines Indiana in Indianapolis on Sunday afternoon. Welch had been staying at English's hotel for several days. He denied any unusual romance or elopement, insisting there is no good story here.
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J. W. Welch
Gertrude Mershon
Des Moines
Indianapolis
President Mitchell to Attend Iowa Miners Convention
President John B. Mitchell of the United Mine Workers of America will leave tonight for Oskaloosa Iowa to attend the Iowa state convention of miners. He is expected to address delegates and discuss union matters.
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Iowa
John B. Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Oskaloosa
Newsboys Probe Trial Rumor At Busy Cafe
An old man dining in a busy cafe is approached by a boy shouting about the Dreyfus case. The boy predicts the case will be brought to Brightwood next week as the old man asks for clarification. Grand hotel cafe advertises meals and a cheap smoke.
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Brightwood
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