Is Maceo Alive or Dead? Reports From Havana and Key West
Passenger reports from Havana and Key West claim Maceo is alive and preparing to join Gen. Gomez in Matanzas for an assault on Havana. The story includes conflicting statements, alleged identifications, and local excitement as Spanish authorities dispute the death rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
U. P
Havana
Maceo
Matanzas
Gomez
Gen. Weyler
Punta Brava
Zertucha
Young Gomez
Justin
Pinar del Rio
Perico Diaz
Antonio Menatontes de Oca
Paldonero Acosta
Trocha
Capote
Prats
Wevler
Gne
Cabezas
Aguirre
Weyler
Maceéo
Santa Clara
Wregler
Nurses Aim for Cuba Amid Juntas Telegraphed Efforts
The junta in New York has been telegraphed to explore ways for nurses to reach Cuba. Officials believe about a dozen nurses are willing to go, highlighting clandestine movement plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cuba
A LOAN ASSOCIATION FEARS REGULATION ATTACK
A prominent building and loan official warns proposed legislation may destroy associations by favoring trust companies. He cites abuses but argues broad attacks hurt shareholders and that reforms should target only bad actors. He contends regulators seek to replace savings banks with trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building and Loan Association
Associa
Two Footpads Nabbed in Assault and Robbery Case
John Clune and Otto Welman, known to police, were sent to the workhouse after police court for assaulting and attempting to rob William Koerstring of 250 S Vermont St. One man choked Koerstring and the other struck him. Patrolman Bray chased and nabbed them. Koerstring identified the prisoners after reporting the attack. Each man fined 10 dollars and 30 days workhouse. Welman also fined 25 dollars and 30 days for loitering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clune
Otto Welman
William Boerstring
Vermont St
Koerstring
Noble-st
Michigan-st
Bray
Washington
Kverstring
Cox
Welman
Too Many Wives Eugene Arnold Sent To Workhouse
Eugene Arnold, a Black man, is jailed for 90 days in the workhouse and fined 10 dollars after police found him living with a second woman he claimed to have married in Indianapolis. His first wife reported him for spending nights at a club prompting the inquiry. The second woman also faced a 30 day sentence and a $10 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Arnold
Tennessee
Indianapolis
Arnold
N. West St
Cox
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area Ends December 18
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 46 hours ending 8 p m Thursday shows warmer, cloudy conditions with occasional rain or snow flurries Friday. Cathedral temperature readings noted 39 at noon and 41 at 2 p m Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Rag-picker Britton Hurt in Runaway Team Crash
William Britton of 244 W Twenty second st was struck by a runaway team at Delaware and South streets Wednesday evening. he suffered scalp and shoulder bruises and was sent home by city ambulance. T. W. Melshiemer of 29 Shriver street was run into by a buggy Wednesday. he was taken home by ambulance with a sprained hip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Britton
W. Twenty-second St
Delaware and
Southsts
T. W. Melshiemer
Shriver St
McFarren poisoning claim rejected by superintendent
Superintendent Colbert dismisses the allegation by Michael McFarren that a colored woman poisoned his flour. Dr. Hurty reported arsenic in the flour, but Colbert suspects McFarren himself adulterated the flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colbert
Michael McFarren
Hurty
McFarren
Local Hardware Showroom Hours and Contacts
Hardwood mantels and grates offered by Jno M Lilly and Dr Hiram Castor at 288 Mass Ave. Store hours are 9 to 10 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Weekends 9 to 10 a.m. Telephone 608.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. M. Lilly
Dr. Hiram
Castor
Mass.ave
Federal suit seeks receiver for Indiana street railway firm
Churches of New York press fraud charges in Indianapolis Citizens street railway case. An amended bill filed in federal court asks for records access and a receiver to oversee the company after alleging 15,000 shares were issued for the use of Verner and McKee. Stockholders in Indiana and other states are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
Indianapolis
Verner and McKee
Citizens’ Company
Baker
Verner and Melee
Indiana
Joseph Staub Dead Prominent Indianapolis Tailor
Joseph Staub prominent Indianapolis tailor died at his home 200 N Noble St Wednesday night from heart disease following grip infections. Born 1825 near Strasburg Germany he learned tailoring in Cincinnati and built a long local career before retiring in 1892. He leaves a widow and six children and his funeral will be held at the home.
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Joseph Staub
Indianapolis
N. Noble St
Mr. Staub
Strasburg
Germany
Zanesville
Cincinnati
Indiana
Cathcart & Cleland
Shriners
Knights Templar
Blue Lodge
Odd-fellows
Staub
John W
F. M. Ruddy
St. Vincent's Fair Draws Crowds in Tomlinson Hall
Rushing business at St. Vincent's fair in Tomlinson Hall draws large crowds on Wednesday and Thursday. Father Matthews military organization runs the event with Miss Maggie Welsh as Lady Bountiful and Miss Blanche O'Donnell reading hands at the art booth.
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Tomlinson Hall
Father Matthews
Bountiful
Maggie Welsh
Blanche O’donnell
Looked Through a Woman at the X Rays Exhibit
An X rays exhibition was held Wednesday night by Drs. Henry and Van Hummel at their sanitarium on Monument Place. The latest apparatus revealed startling results including a beating heart, a slightly diseased lung with a visible black spot, and even the backbone and ribs of a dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry and
van Hummel
Monument Place
Diadem Patent Flour Featured By Noblesville Milling Company
The text promotes Dia dem patent flour for bread and pastry baking. It claims the product is made from the finest winter wheat and is guaranteed. Noblesville Milling Company is mentioned as associated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville Milling. Company
Senate to favor Cuba recognition amid immigration debate
In Washington on December 17 a Senate foreign relations panel expected to report favorably on Senator Cameron's Cuba recognition resolution. A Cuba refugee exception to the immigration bill was approved 47 to 6, allowing admission of those fleeing war or political oppression.
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Cameron
Republic of Cuba
United States
Senate
Chandler
Allen
Alabama
House
Morgan
Cuba
Hoar
Secretary of State
Mr. Morgan
Gold democrats seek Indiana reorganization amid leadership moves
Mr. Pickens returns from Washington and plans to delay a state central committee meeting. He awaits a conference with Mr. Bynum, who will travel to New York before Indianapolis, to locate national committee headquarters. Fickens supports immediate reorganization to prepare for campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Pickens
Washington
Bynum
Gold Democratic Organization
Indiana
Pickens
State Central Committee
New York
Indianapolis
National Committee
Fickens
Gold Democrats
SUN
National Executive Committee
National
Unwholesome Habits Prompt New Matron at Blind Institute
In his annual report secretary Mr Bicknell of the State board of charities urges a supervisor or matron be placed in charge of the blind institute girls. He cites lack of supervision endangering moral and physical welfare and notes salaries could be adjusted to cover the new officer without added expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicknell
State Board of Charities
City Public Safety Board Plans Fire and Police Staffing
President Maguire and Mr. Mack led a Thursday meeting with routine business. Absence of Mr Morse blocked new appointments. Police off duty after 30 days sick, salaries limited. No compulsory vacations henceforth to save pay. Next meeting will appoint ten new firemen and five new police officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maguire
Mack
Board of Public Safety
Morse
Heaky Cisterns Cleaned and Cemented Service Ad
Local advertisement notes cisterns cleaned and cemented for $1.50. Address at 138 Ind.-ave and phone 1791. Also mentions new Sideboards by Wm. L. Elder.
McKinley Arrives in Chicago to Large Cheerful Welcome
Maj. McKinley arrived by private car at Union Station Chicago amid a cheering crowd. He inquired after Mrs. McKinley’s health and proceeded to the McWilliams residence for a quiet day with his wife after breakfast on the car. Capt. Lafayette McWilliams and Capt. H O Heistand accompanied him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U. P.J
McKinley
Union Station
J. S. Brooks
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York Express
Canton
Maj. McKinley
Capt
Lafayette McWilliams
Union League Club
Capt.en Jams
H. O. Heistand
Capt. McWilliams
Postmaster Suspended for Mail Pouch Fire and Cash Theft
Post office inspector Fletcher suspended Scott Inge the Knightsville postmaster after catching him burning a pouch of circular mail. He claimed the mail was unwanted and burned to dispose of it quickly. Fletcher also found Inge habitually carrying large sums of post office money in his pocket instead of remitting to Indianapolis after collecting $50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Fletcher
Scott Inge
Knightsville
Inge
Tellsnapolis
Tex-Lieut Gov Hanna fined for dog license clash in police court
Tex Lieut Gov Hanna paid one dollar and costs after failing to license his dog in police court Thursday morning. Other city matters include a water works purchase chat and a lecture circuit with Butler College winner Frank Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Board of Works
Newton Stafford
Indiana University
D. K. Goss
University Glee Club
Indianapolis
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Ikey
Steemer Olivette
Spain
Gen. Rivera
Wavana
Lara
Mayia
I Rodriguez
Oliver Hills
Placetas
Cirujeda
Union
Minneapolis
Minn
T. P
Workingman
Church & CO
Street Railway Company
THE
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
UL. P
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
MR. Bynum
Institute For the Blind
Wkinley
City Live
State Health Board
Frank Brown
Butler College
E. C. Roberts
Armenia
J. C. Burkharat
Knights of Pythias
Marion
Hancock, Boone
Hendricks
Pythian Hall
C. S. Denny
Cambridge City
Shelbyville
Dan Rourk
H. C. Schergens
Washington and
Alabamasts
Clari
Fultz
W. Washington St
J-M
Lilly
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