Thirty-Fourth Infantry Sweeps Filipino Arms in Luzon Aim
Manila dispatch reports Col Howze and the Thirty-Fourth infantry crushing Gen Tino's force in northern Luzon. About 50 enemy killed, many wounded, 100 taken prisoner. Spanish prisoners released in Lepanto and Ilocos Norte. Guerillas captured at Malasqui. Aguinaldo reportedly in disguise. other actions include surrender of Concepcion and freeing 575 Spaniards.
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Manila
Howze
Wthirty-Fourth Infantry
Tino
Luzon
la Paz
Bangued
Maj
March
Thirty-third Infantry
Concepcion
Lebanto
Malasqui
Col. Smith
Seventeenth Infantry
Gen
Wheeler
Garrett
Lepanto
Ifty
Navy
Laoag
Young
Penn
Pidding
Cayan
le Panto
Aguinaldo
Gregorno Pilar
Benguet
Beebe Dean Sneaks Aboard City of Para In Philippines
News from San Francisco reports Miss Beebe Dean hid in male clothes aboard the transport City of Para and has reached the front in the Philippines serving with the Twenty-ninth Infantry.
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San Francisco
Beebe Dean
Para
Philippines
Twenty-ninth Infantry
Methodists' Highest Judicial Body Meets in Indianapolis
The judicial conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church met at Meridian Street Church in Indianapolis led by Bishop J. M. Walden of Cincinnati. It studies the appeal of Rev. J. M Life of Ohio, with secret sessions and legal representation for both sides. The body, unusually select, may suspend or dismiss ministers as warranted. Bishop Walden, a former Methodist book trade representative, will lecture on Africa at Central Avenue Church tonight.
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Judicial Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Meridian-st. Church
J. M. Walden
Cincinnati
J. M. Life
Ohio
Peracher
Rev. Life
Indiana
Northwest Indiana
Life
Walden
Great Methodist Book Concern
Central-ave
Republicans Push Acclamation Nominating Plan For 1900
National committee leaders Mark Hanna and Henry Payne favor nominating both president and vice president by acclamation next year. Payne backs Secretary Root for second place and a New York rider for party unity. Senator Platt backs Root as acceptable to Empire State Republicans. The convention is expected to gather June 12 with delegations from New York Philadelphia and other cities arriving.
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Washington
Mark Hanna
Henry C. Payne
National Reputlian Committee
Payne
Root
Platt
Empire State
Hanna
Mciinley
National Committee
Tie
New York
Philadelphia
Delegatons
Tin Plate Trust Is the Black Sheep
Senator Kyle, head of the industrial commission, says the Addyston pipe trust decision will affect few trusts while calling the tin plate trust injurious to the people. He notes tariff origins, factory closures, and price hikes as the industry’s outcome. Solicitor General Richards calls the decision a broad application of the anti trust law to all restraints on interstate trade.
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Kyle
Richards
Washington
The
Industrial Commission
Adjysten
Tinplate Trust
John K. Richards
Ohto
Addyston Pipe and Steel Trust
United States
Supreme Court
Jeup Delivers Flag of Truce Over Arsenal Sidewalk Posts
City engineer Jeup carries a flag of truce to Maj. Shaler at the United States arsenal to push removal of posts blocking Michigan street sidewalk. He argues the road is public, cites 1862 purchases and plats, and proposes a curbside substitute to avoid conflict. City awaits response.
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Arsenal
Jeup
Maj
Shaler
United States Arsenal
Michigan St
Maj. Shaler
United States
Calvin Fletcher
A. R. Benton
Bryan Flays McKinley on Trusts and Imperial Policy
The report from Austin Texas on December 13 quotes William Jennings Bryan criticizing President McKinley. Bryan accuses McKinley of favoring trusts and imperial conquests and aligning with Wall Street on finance. He condemns trusts and condemns the Philippine policy as endorsing a divine right of the strong to rule the weak and to kill those who object.
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Austin
Tex
William J. Bryan
McWinley
McKinley
Wall-st
Monroe Presses for Site Visit on Isolation Hospital
Monroe, head of the public health committee, urges the Board of Health to set a date for a tour around the city outskirts to locate a suitable isolation hospital site. He favors a location distant from the city, but warns patients could freeze en route in winter.
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Monroe
Public Health
Board of Health
Board
Pen Habits Show Trial Reporters Study Molineux Handwriting
New York readers learn reporters in the Molineux trial form a society to study handwriting traits with expert Kinley noting the same peculiarities as the Cornish and Barnet letters. Defense attorney Battle has secured writings to counter expert testimony, and a December 29 1898 letter to Davies reveals extreme nervousness and broken lines indicating stress.
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New York
Molineux
Kinsley
Battle
Kinley
Davies
Osborne
Adams
Letters to Santa Arrive at Indianapolis Post Office
About a dozen letters addressed to Santa Claus were received this week, with two unsealed. One note from John asks for shoes and a cap while another from Helen Johnson requests a ring, ribbon, bracelet, and candy, all describing a child's Christmas wishes.
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Santa Claus
Indianapolis
Sandy
John
W. Tentrhst
Santy
Helens Johnson
Widely Worn Dom Paul Kruger Buttons Spark Attention
Items note social and legal matters including Hattie Brigas declared insane amid crisis, Eva L Davidson seeking alimony from Thomas G She, home fire on Olive Street causing $5 damage, and a range of local meetings. The Marion county court review shows docket rises and the grand jury debate on streetcar investigation. civic events include the Indianapolis Audubon Society meeting and Washington's death anniversary observance at Roberts Park.
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Dom Paul Kruger
Hattie Brigas
Eva L. Davidson
Thomas G
Wi. H. Blair
Olive St
Indianapolis Audubon Society
Commercial Club
Tena Gibson
William T
Pates
McKinley Seeks End to Federal Officeholder Delegates
President McKinley has informed key New York Republicans that he opposes sending federal officeholders as delegates to the next national convention. He aims to end the long tradition of federal officeholders dominating conventions, a practice long noted since Grant and Hayes and Harrison. The push is spreading to other states.
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New Yor
Drc
McKinley
New York
Grant
Hayes
Arthur
Harrison
Minneapolis
New York State
University Club Considers By Law Changes
A Saturday meeting of the University club is called to vote on proposed by law changes supported by 25 members. The proposals cap resident members at 300 and set a $25 initiation fee for future members. A second proposal raises annual dues to $30 with two payments each January and July. The club will host a reception Thursday night for Carl Schurz and other delegates attending the National civil service reform league convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Club
Carl Schurz
National Civil Service Reform League
Grand hotel cafe meals offered at a price
The notice mentions a grand hotel cafe serving meals for 25 cents and includes a playful line about feeding horses and cats named Janes Dustiess.
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Grand Hotel Cafe
Man Arrested After Striking Woman Over Noise
Henry Gaughan 102 S Capitol Ave was arrested Wednesday afternoon on a charge of assault. He allegedly was drunk and went to 546 W Maryland St where he struck Alice Simms in the mouth after she objected to his loud conduct about the house. Police say Gaughan is mean when drinking.
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Henry Gaughan
S. Capitol Ave
W. Maryland Sr
Alice Simms
Gaughan
Rev J McChervey declines Dayton call
Richmond Indiana December 13 Reverend J McChervey declines a call from the United Presbyterian Church of Dayton Ohio. The item also promotes Dr Wood s Norway Pine Syrup as a household remedy for coughs and colds.
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St. Richmond
Ind
Sps
J. McChervey
United Presbyterian Church of
Dayton, O
Dr. Wood
Seaton the Hatter Offers Best and Cheapest Hats
Seaton the Hatter advertises a wide range of hats at low prices. Customers are invited to browse affordable headwear and compare value with other shops in town.
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Seaton
Weather outlook for Indianapolis and vicinity December 1
Colder, cloudy weather expected over the 26 hours ending 8 p m Wednesday night through Thursday. Temperature at 7 am 24. Temperature at 2 pm 24. Forecast calls for fair skies at night and cooling conditions continuing into Thursday.
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Indianapolis
Court rules against Madison suit in Webb Jameson case
Judge Leathers directs verdict for C A Webb in a collision case arising from a runaway blamed on Webb Jameson hauling machinery to waterworks. The infant plaintiff seeks 2000 dollars for injuries. outcome ends current action pending any new suit against Webb. Parents must amend their claims.
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Hoyte Madison
Water Company
Webble- Jameson Company
Leatthers
C. A. Webb
Webb-Jameson Company
Samuel Smith
Walter Jameson
Webb
Jameson
Smith
Local Jeweler Offers Line of Jewelry at Low Prices
R. E. Kelso promotes a line of jewelry at remarkably low prices at 1529 North Illinois, inviting shoppers to browse.
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R. E
Methuen reports severe Boer repulse after Modder river clash
Gen Methuen describes two days of costly fighting as his relief column clashes with the Boers near a long kopje. He notes a Highland attack repulsed with heavy losses and that his position remains in place after entrenched defense against over ten thousand foes.
Transvaalers Use American Scout Tactics In Action
Col. Cody discusses Boer use of a scouting system adopted from the American army. He cites repeated British setbacks and says Boers chose strong positions that were only fully revealed once fighting started.
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Col
Cody
British Repulsed at Magersfontein Kopje
British forces renewed bombardment near Magersfontein kopje and opened fire Monday on Boer trenches. The infantry advance was met with heavy Boer rifle fire and repulse, with significant British losses.
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Modder River
Magersfonteinkopje
General Wauchope killed in Modder river fight
An official dispatch from Cape Town reports Maj. Gen. Andrew G. Wauchope was killed in Monday’s combat north of the Modder River. The exchange, issued to Gen. Walker, confirms his death in action.
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Wauchope
Cape Town
Methuen
Walker
Andrew G. Wauchope
Modder River
Boers Capture 41 Prisoners at Modder River
In a clash with British forces under Methuen near Modder River on Monday, Boer troops captured 41 prisoners in the engagement at Pretoria.
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Pretoria
Methuen
Modder River
British Defeat Cited as Result of Poor Scout Work
Buffalo Bill says Gen Gatacre's force at Stomberg and other South Africa reverses show lack of proper scouting. He recalls Baden-Powell's warning that the British would face reverses until they reform their reconnaissance practices.
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Chicago
Gatacre
Stomberg
W. F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Baden-Powell
Now at the Front in the Boer Army
Dun can M. Hood a West Point graduate and son of Gen Hord joins the Boer forces in South Africa after earlier advocating immune regiments for Cuba. Hood, who left civil life, was commissioned in the Boer army as the conflict began.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Duncan M. Hood
West Point
South African Republic
Hood
Hord
McWhinley
Cuba
Flood
New York
South Africa
Sendier
Comment on Mason and Boer Speech in London Papers
London press views Senator Mason's pro Boer remarks as inconsequential and self serving. The Times notes the speech wasted time on matters reserved for urgent business. Daily News calls Mason a promoter of notoriety not deserving attention. Washington reaction shows broad vs unity in criticism.
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Mason
London
Senator Mason
Times
Senate
Daily News
Great Britain
Washington
Rumor Claims US Attache for Boer Troop Visit
BRUSSELS December 13 Dr Leyd's friends spread a rumor that the United States plans to send a military attache to accompany Boer troops.
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Brussels
Two Kentuckians Winged in Clay County Feud Violence
London Kentucky reports a feud clash between Parker and Turner factions. A youth named Spively was fatally shot near Bengetown, Clay County, and later John Wilder was shot through the neck and fatally wounded.
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London
Parker
Turner
Spively
Bengetown
Clay County
John Wilder
Twenty-Five Victims Buried In Mine Disaster
Carbonado Washington reports twenty three victims buried after the mine accident. The blast date is given as Tuesday and investigators determine the explosion stemmed from the open lamp of Bud Sedler senior, one of the deceased.
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Carbonado
Wash
Bud Sedler, Sr
Midnight Mass Privilege Spreads Worldwide In 1900 Holy Year
Pope Leo XIII grants Catholics a global midnight mass on Dec 31 1900 to mark the close of the century and begin the new era. Archbishop Gavish will promulgate the decree in Indianapolis diocese for the universal celebration and adoration of the sacrament.
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Chatard
Leo XIII
Gavish
Indianapolis
Recruits Sought for Home Defense Over Philippines
The army prioritizes depots at Fort Crook Omaha and artillery enlistments over Philippines recruitment. About 50 hospital corps applicants for the Philippines were mostly rejected for lack of medical experience or education. Thirty third regiment recruitment partly occurred at Indianapolis with 93 men. Indiana native Col. Hare leads the unit, and C A Newbro from Indianapolis serves as a corporal in Zapote, P I.
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Philippines
Department
United States
Adjutant General
Tenth Infantry
Fort Crook
Omaha
Artillery
Hospital Corps
Thirty-third
Indianapolis
Col. Hare
Indiana
C. A. Newbro
Fourteenth Infantry
Zapote, P. I
161St
Butler elects Carl McGaughey captain for 1900
Butler football selects Carl McGaughey as captain for 1900 while Capt Orval Mehring declines reelection. Despite a poor season, plans are underway for a stronger squad next year with many top players expected to return. President Jenkins of the University of Indianapolis resumes classes after illness. Herbert Welsh, Philadelphia delegate, will address Butler students on Civil service in politics.
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Butler
Carl McGaughey
Orval Mehring
Aleady
Jenkins
University of Indianapolis
Herbert Welsh
Philadelphia
Civil Service League
Wright on Trial for Alleged Bigamy and Fornication
Harry L. Wright stands trial in criminal court after being indicted for fornication with Nancy Glosser. Previously arrested for bigamy, Wright had a wife living when found with Glosser posing as her husband. the grand jury had not charged him with bigamy.
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Harry L. Wright
Nancy Glosser
Wright
Glosser
Ving
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