Blanco quits Cuba with resignation and farewell decree
Havana reports Gen. Blanco announcing his resignation and delivering a farewell proclamation to Cuba. He cites peace with the United States as the end of his mission and warns that the war was unjust, urging calm to protect Spain's interests in Cuba as governor General Blanco closes his tenure.
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Spain
United States
Havana
Blanco
Cuba
America
Campiuign
Man Grove Shells Havana In Peaceful Demonstration
On August 16 the Mangrove, a converted lighthouse tender, fired 87 shells over Havana as agents of the port city replied with gunboat and shore batteries. No one was hurt and later the Canto, with a flag of truce, conveyed news of a peace protocol.
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Havana
Mangrove
Carbarien
Hernan Cortes
Canto
Cuban looter shot dead as city wakes to thefts
Santiago reports the first Cuban killed since American occupation after a guard shoots a man caught stealing early Monday. Shops in the city are filled with goods stolen from the American commissary storerooms, reflecting widespread plunder amid the upheaval.
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Santiago
Guards Shoot Thieves During Night Patrol
Col Hood oversees confiscated supplies as guards confront thieves at a shop. Hundreds of arrests yield little impact. A sentinel shot an old offender and was briefly jailed before being ordered back to duty. Other shots fail to stop further thefts.
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Col. Hood
CAPT KERN DIES IN CITY AT 86
Capt Louis Kern veteran postal clerk long service in Indianapolis dies of consumption Monday night at his home 807 N Delaware. German born 1837 served in Eleventh Indiana in the Civil War including Shiloh and Vicksburg promoted to captain. Survived by wife and son George L Kern. Burial arrangements not yet announced.
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Louis Kern
Delawarest
Germany
Indiana Volunteers
Shiloh
Vicksburg
Tie
Indianapolis and
St. Louis
Capt. IX
Military
The
Loyal Legion
Union Veterans
Social Turuverin
Thomas Post G. Pioneers’ Society
German Veterans and the Masons
George L. Ixern
A NEAT BALANCE REMAINS IN THE MEET TREASURY
A balance of about 4000 dollars remains in the L A W meet treasury after expenses. Gate receipts and privileges brought in a little over 1000 dollars while expenses ran about 6000. The balance reassures promoters that cycle races will pay in Indianapolis and more meets are planned. Forecast for Indianapolis area calls for slight cloudiness with showers Tuesday night and Wednesday.
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Aittle
Indianapolis
Tax Board Hearings On Railroad Assessments
L. T. Michener of Washington and Senator Joe Shea appeared before the state board of tax commissioners on Tuesday seeking reductions of assessments for the B and O S W and for Southern Indiana. The board is hearing appeals from assessments fixed early in this session.
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L. T. Michener
Washington
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Joe Shea
Indiana
Market Men Removed From Washington Street Side
Marketers who had occupied space on the Washington street side of the courthouse have been moved to the vacant space east of the meat market temporarily. The relocation is due to the IK of P reviewing stand occupying the entire sidewalk.
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Washington St
Court House
IK. of P
Captured Indiana soldiers to be returned to unit
Russell R. Bell and Frank Frazier of Company C 158th Indiana were captured near Frankfort at Capt Allen’s request. They were brought to the recruiting station on North Illinois Street and will be returned to their company. Insane Tailor Patrick J. Kelley of 618 Daugherty Street declared insane. he assaults family and attempts to break doors and windows.
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Russell R. Bell
Frank Frazier
158Th
Indiana
Chickamauga
Frankfort
Allen
N. Illinois St
Patrick J. Kelley
Daugherty Sr
Local Advertisements and Job Seeking Tips
Acetylene gas offered for safer home lighting by C H Walcott at 142 N Pennsylvania St. Dining options listed at The Kershner 140 B Market St. Apollo Bicycles advertised by Gus Habich 10 W Market St. Lap Dusters and Fly Nets from Strawmyer and Nillus 87 Monument Place. The Sun urges readers to advertise job needs to improve hiring outcomes and reduce discouragement.
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C. H. Walcott
Pennsylvania-st
Kershner
Market-st
Strawmyer & Nillus
Surrender of Manila Confirmed by American Forces
Manila capitulated after a two hour assault as Gen. Jandenes surrendered to Admiral Dewey's fleet. The city was occupied at once by American troops and the news spread to Washington and Hong Kong. German aid to Augusti drew mixed reaction in the press and state department notes.
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Jandenes
Gen
Augusti
Washington
Manila
Peace Commission
United States
Germany
Hong Kong
Dewey
Ezeta
Salvador
Bennington
Spain
Semmes
Alabama
English Channel
Deerhound
London
New York
Evening Telegram
Dew
Olympia
Augusta
Hongfeng
Joeney
City considers raises for police and firemen salaries
An ordinance to raise pay for Indianapolis police and fire personnel faces council scrutiny with an estimated added cost near 28 000 dollars. Proposals include higher rates for chiefs, captains, detectives, patrolmen, and fire crew, plus a graduated pay scheme for patrolmen.
Budget balance promised to avoid higher taxes
Officials state receipts and expenditures are near balance and, with no large expense increases, the city can survive next year without heavier taxation. The pledge aims to reassure residents amid fiscal uncertainty and anticipates modest revenue in coming months.
Tax Board Reduces and Raises Bank and Company Assessments
Indiana state board of tax commissioners completed appeals adjustments across many banks and firms. Citi zens Bank of Arcadia cut to 12602.92. Capital State Bank Greenfield to 22500. Union Trust Indianapolis up to 550000. First National Bank Bloomington down to 140000. Cerealine and several newspaper firms up to 220000 and 60000 respectively. Home Brewing Indianapolis up to 198000. Polar Ice Indianapolis to 30000. Holt Cold Storage to 95000. Some boards sustained or adjusted other local assessments including Indiana Society for Savings and various Lebanon and Boone county entries.
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State Board of Tax Commissioners
Citizens’ Bank of Arcadia
Capital State Bank of Greenfield
Union Trust Company
Indianapolis
Marion County Board of Review
Indiana Society For Savings
Indiana Trust Company
Union Transfer and Storage Company
First National Bank
Bloomington
Maggie Halsell
Hancock County
Indiana Bond Company
Boone County Board of Review
State Bank
Thorntown
Lebanon
Lebanon National Bank
Phil Adler
Smith & Dodson
Cothiers
Boone
LaGrange County Board of Review
Susan M. Ellison
State Board
Polar Ice Company
Holt Cold Storage Company
Sullivan State Bank
W. P. Rogers
State University Law School
Monroe Board
Tower Board
Knox County Board
Mary Gimble
Philadelphia
Home Brewing Company
Cerealine Manufacturing Company
THE
SUN Publishing Company
Indianapolis Journal Company
Indianapolis News Company
Indiag Sentinel Company
Smoke Try Pro Bono Cigaratte Feed Your Horse Janes
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Muster Out 40,000 Troops Amid Uncertainty Over Regiments
Washington reports the mustering out of about 40,000 troops will begin Tuesday as lists are prepared. It remains unclear which regiments will depart, though the Twenty first, Twenty second and Twenty third New York are included. Private Ladure, who killed a comrade, has been sentenced to life imprisonment and will be sent to Fort Leavenworth. Transports at Montauk Point arrive rapidly, straining care for soldiers. Col. Gunder faces arrest warrants amid ongoing turmoil regarding the peace commission.
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Montauk Point
Col. Gunder
Soldier La Duke Convicted by Court Martial for Lifelong Imprisonment
An army telegram from Ponce dated Aug 15 reports Private La Duke convicted by court martial for killing Private Stafford. He receives life imprisonment at Leavenworth, to be transported under guard. The killing followed a bar-room quarrel and a prior threat, both soldiers intoxicated.
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Ponce
la Duke
ePrivate Stafford
Leavenworth
Gilmore
Ger. Gilmore
Tue Duke
Hanor
Crowded at Montauk Point as fever cases rise on transports
At Montauk Point on August 16, Dr. Magruder reports 2 yellow fever and 25 suspicious cases among 1 166 men of the Seventy First New York and Sixteenth regiments aboard Le Grande Duchesse. 198 sick aboard. Gen Young orders detention until more camp space. Matteawan has 70 malaria cases. First Army death occurs as Private J M Greene of Troop G dies. Overall 300 sick in hospitals with 27 suspicious cases. six ships and about 4,000 men await disinfection amid ongoing quarantine efforts. Transports Viglancia Gate City St Louis Miami St Paul Matteawan Le Grande Duchesse in harbor. landing proceeds. Wheeler Roosevelt and rough riders activity has quieted. camp life resumes as troops are moved ashore.
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J. M. Greene
Ft. Pond Bay
Vigilancia
Gate City
St. Louis
Miami
St. Paul
Matteawan
le Grande Duchesse
Gen. Wheeler
Col. Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Gunder in Trouble in Newport News Camp Incident
A warrant was sworn for Col. Gunder of the 160th Indiana after he accused a man named Smith of selling liquor to his men. Smith offered whisky, and the colonel allegedly used strong language and expelled him from the camp.
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Newport News
Col
Gunder
160Th Indiana
Smith
Senator Allison Visits White House Over Peace Question
Aug 16 report states Senator Allison, summoned by the president to discuss the peace problem, visited the White House Tuesday morning arriving at 10 o clock and leaving after cabinet arrivals at 11. He was in good humor but not ready to discuss his mission. Allies say he may join the peace commission.
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Washington
Allison
White House
Peace Commission
Lee Bypassed on Cuban Commission Prefers Army Command
President names Cuba and Porto Rico commissions. Cuban panel includes Maj Gen Wade Butler and Admiral Sampson. Porto Rico group lists Maj Gen Brooke Brig Gen Gordon and Admiral Schley. Gen Lee does not join Cuban panel, opting to command his army corps and later lead occupation forces in Cuba. He also said he would run for U.S. Senate from Virginia.
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J.F. Wade
M. C. Butler
Sampson
Brooke
W. Gordon
Schley
Lee
Cuba
Virginia
Battle at Mayaguez Forges American Victory
Gen Schwan's forces seized Mayaguez after a two hour assault on an entrenched garrison of 1000 regulars and 200 volunteers. American troops crossed a swift stream under heavy fire and drove the defenders from their hills near the Rio de Rosario road. enemy losses included four officers two privates killed and many wounded. American losses were one private killed and fifteen wounded.
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Ponce
Mayaguez
Schwan
Amebush
Hermigueras
Rio de Rosario
San German
Leutenant
Mernberg
Company D
Eleventh Infantry
Porto Ricans Cheer Cession as Troops Hold Position
Hilarity in Ponce as Porto Ricans celebrate the island’s transfer to the United States. Bands play American airs and crowds cheer the flag. Gen Miles says troops will mark time until evacuation details are completed. Four fights reported with three American deaths.
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Ponce
United States
Miles
Porto Rico
Shafter Praises Alger as Santiago Situation Stabilizes
Gen. Shafter writes to Secretary Alger Aug 4 from Santiago praising support and trust given him. He notes many sick and some deaths, fever worsening, but supplies abundant and missing soldiers mostly accounted for. He rejects newspaper blame and says he has faced hardships with limited Washington direction.
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Washington
Shafter
Alger
Santiago
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Manuel Rodiros Bageas
Ragens
Littlee
Jaittle
Bernauer
Little
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