Puerto Rico, Guam and Philippines Ceded in Peace Treaty
Madrid reports the Spain United States peace treaty includes Spain ceding Cuba Puerto Rico and Guam and the Philippine islands. The US pays Spain 20 million dollars within three months of ratification. Evacuation and prisoner matters are outlined with rights for inhabitants and consular provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Paris
Spain
United States
Philippines
Cuba
Porto Rico
West Indies
Isle of Guam
The
Marianas
Ladrones
Philippine Islands
Manila
Guam
Antilles
Philippine Archipelago
Crown of
Ecedes
Senate
Washington
Judge Grants Temporary Injunction Over City Appropriation
Judge McMaster enjoins payment of 2300 dollars appropriated by the council. The action, led by Councilman John F Crall and attorney John E Scott, charges the council and Board of Works with charter violations. The order targets the city controller county treasurer and Board of Public Works, with a hearing set for December 28.
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McMaster
Board of Works
Hill
John F. Crall
John E. Scott
Council
Board of Public Works
Lime in the Heart Causes Mrs Beck’s Sudden Death
Mrs Elizabeth Beck of 1122 Sheffield Ave West Indianapolis died from calcareous heart deposits. A coughing spell worsened her weakened condition and caused a fatal collapse. Doctors describe the disease as lime accumulation in heart tissue akin to fatty degeneration, with deposits building in walls and valves.
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Elizabeth Beck
Sheffield Ave
Indianapolis
Cambridge man files bankruptcy petition in federal court
Orestes A. Kepler of Cambridge City filed a bankruptcy petition in federal court on Tuesday. The report notes unverified claims about a planned First Baptist Church building project valued at about $60,000.
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Orestes A. ‘Kepler
Cambridge City
First Baptist Church
Jeffersonville Bond Legalization Upheld by Supreme Court
The 1897 act legalizing 57 000 in Jeffersonville bonds issued in 1876 was sustained by the state Supreme Court. Judge Jordan wrote for the majority. Judge Hackney dissented. The ruling holds the legislature could authorize refunding despite earlier limits, protecting the bond contract and citing precedent that imperfect acts may be legalized.
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Jeffersonville
Supreme Court
Jordan
Hackney
Clarke
Charlestown
Louis Schneck
Clarke County
Broom Makers Face Price Hike Amid Grip Cases
A recap of brief notices reports rising costs in broom production as 100000 grip cases erupt in New York. W W Ketcham’s steamer overdue 24 hours at Chicago. Dr. Wellington Adams dies at 42 in St. Louis. Gen Blanco arrives in Spain to a warm reception. Col I G Randle killed by H P Erwin in Dallas after a quarrel. First New York regiment returning from Manila passes Chicago en route east. Claus Sprekels offers 25000 for Monterey county farmer relief. Lake Shore train near Athens Michigan kills Mr and Mrs Churchill.
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New York
W. P. Ketcham
Chicago
Wellington Adams
St. Louis
Blanco
Spain
I. G. Randle
H. P. Erwin
Dallas
Tex
New York Regiment
Manila
Claus. Sprekels
Monterey County
California
Lake Shore
Athens
Mich
Guy ‘Churchill
Odd Tales and Local News From Across the Nation
A collage of brief items reports curious finds in Wyoming a 186 foot petrified saurian lizard near Rawlins and a 60 foot section removable. New deaths and oddities include Mrs. William Moore dying at home in West Union and a Kansas City woman kissed by many. Reports mention a Chicago woman without identity a widespread rat plague in New York and Brussels troops aiding farmers in Belgium. Cleveland firemen celebrate birth at engine house No 16 with plans for a christening and Santa’s gift set.
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Babe
Cleveland
Engine House No. 16
Engine House
Wilbur Squire
Miss Catherine Campbell Case Draws Nerve Expert Debate
The St. Louis Republic questions Miss Catherine Campbell's arrest for stealing at the St Nicholas hotel. Doctors discuss heredity and overwork as factors, suggesting kleptomania may arise from nervous predisposition amplified by intense study and repeated performances.
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St. Louis Republic
Catherine Campbell
St. Louis
St. Nicholas
Robert Funkhouser
W. H. Hermann
Miss Campbell
Light Artillery Reorganized in Indianapolis
The Light Artillery unit in Indianapolis reestablished its leadership Monday night with Captain J. B. Curtis and officers Harry A. Dalton Walter W. Heiskell and Fred A. Swan. Dr. Robert T. Oliver vied for first junior lieutenant while candidates for second lieutenant were Fred Swan Smith Strickland William Meyers and George Dunlop. Elected civic officers include President Homer Van Wie Treasurer Frank M. Shellhouse Clerk William Meyers and Financial Secretary Walter W. Heiskell.
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Light Artillery
Indianapolis Hecht Artillery
J. B. Curtis
Harry A. Dalton
Walter W. Helfskell
Fred A. Swan
Robert T. Oliver
Heiskell
Fred Swan
Smith Strickland
William Meyers
George Dunlop
Homer van Wie
Frank M. Shellhouse
Walter W. Heiskell
Michael Burns Dies After Hernia Operation In Indianapolis
Michael J. Burns 49 a school commissioner from district 6 and night superintendent of street railroad lines died at St Vincent's after an operation for strangulated hernia. He rose from humble roots in Cincinnati to help build the I B&W railroad in Indianapolis and advanced to night superintendent. He served three terms on the city council and held several civic roles including state president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. A widow and nine children survive. Funeral set for residence 1228 W Washington St with services at St Johns Church.
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Michael J. Burns
Street Railroad
St. Vincent’s
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Indianapolis
Street Railroad Company
Johnson
Burns
Sullivan
Talgart
Ancient Order of Wibernians
Order
Terre Haute
National Board of Directors
Detroit
Trenton
Quigley Council
Hendricks Club
Commercial Club
Celtic Club
Alen, Costello and Harston
Washington St
St. John’s Church
Hanly caucus shows strength in districts 6 8 9 and 10
A Hanly aligned caucus met in Denison Monday night with Senators Goodwine Agnew Wood and Representatives Hall Furness Knotts Marshall present while Culbert and Rifenburg were absent or noncommittal. They predict eight of nine votes in district 8 and large support in districts 9 and 6 with influence from Jim Watson. Beveridge gains in Marion county and out counties as Beveridge supporters push for ten of twelve votes there amid jockeying for Steele and Taylor.
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Hanly
Denison
Goodwine
Agnew
Wood
Hall
Furness
Knotts
Marshall
Reser
Culbert
Rifenburg
Jim’ Watson
Beveridge
Newby
Marion County
Martin Hugg
New
Hawkins
Steele
Taylor
Reverend Mdoweld Resigns from University Place Baptist
C C McDowell resigns after more than ten years of service at University Place Baptist Church Meridian and Thirty third streets. Illness has left him unable to meet the demands of his duties as the church grew from a handful of members to over 100 on the city outskirts.
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Cc. H. McDowell
University Place Baptist Church
Meridian
McDowell
Wreck on Vandalia near Cantine Kills Fireman Whitenworth
A serious Vandalia wreck two miles east of Vandalia near Cantine on Monday killed fireman Whitenworth and left engineer John Hinenthal with minor injuries after a Terre Haute bound freight crashed into box cars during a switch. The collision damaged both engines and halted traffic for hours.
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Collinsville, II
Here
Cantine
Whitenworth
John Hinenthal
Terre Haute
Diamond and pearl brooch found on viaduct awaits owner
A $100 diamond and pearl brooch found on the viaduct waits at the police station for its rightful owner. The grand jury final report likely Wednesday and an indictment against Flavius J. Meyers for larceny is expected. The Central Union Telephone Co has acquired the Noblesville plant and begun service, with a new citizen-organized company forming. John H. Murphy plans a five story power house 90 by 250 feet on Georgia Street near Pennsylvania to aid small manufacturers.
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Flavius J. Meyers
Central Union Telephone Company
Noblesville
John H. Murphy
Georgia St
Pennsylvania
Palace Mansion Fire Kills Two Women in New York
A deadly early morning fire at the mansion of C H Raymond at West End Avenue and Seventy third Street left Mrs Underwood and Harriet Fee dead and Mrs Raymond fatally injured. Raymond and staff were rescued by firemen though witnesses report a swift blaze and a gutted house with a destroyed art collection.
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New York
C. H. Raymond
West Enclave
Seventy-third St
Mrs. Underwood
Harriet Fee
Mrs. Raymond
William Doer
Raymond
the Mutual Life Insurance Company
New Public Servants Appointed by Board of Safety
The Board of Safety in secret session named new policemen and substitutes from Democratic and Republican lists for locations including North Indianapolis and Mount Jackson. Several appointees face concerning medical reports with heart, respiration, and dental issues noted by Police Surgeon Dr Christian. Mayor Taggart is credited for the selections.
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Board of Safety
Charles C. Ross
Ixing Ave
Michael D. Lawler
Albert Scribner
Indianapolis
John B. Trimpe
N. Westst
Wiliam Mellen
Leon-st
William Dundon
Meek-st
John M. Bates
Mount Jackson
Charles T. Hillman
Union-st
Henry W. St Inecker
Hendricks-st
C. Murphy
Walcott-st
Iley Lowe
H. M. Brooks
Chauncey A. Manning
W. Pratt St
William Paulsel
N. Senate Ave
William Bailey
S. Alabama-st
George W. Rankin
Blake-st
William H. Thompkins
Minerva-st
Elmer Ormston
Keystone-ave
Harry Wallace
Frank Giblin
Leonard Crane
John Boylan
the Sun
Joseph Patterson
Edward Tusse
California-st
Peter Hussey
S. West-st
Charles €. Treadway
Sheffield St
William Moore
S. Missouri-st
Louis Gass
Herman Frey
George Stapp
Capitol Ave
Henry Peterman
Olice
Christian
Chauncy A. Manning
Wm. Bailey
Charles H. Stuckmeyer
M. J. Murphy
J. P. Frenzel
J. H. Mahoney
Henry W. Lawrence
George R. Colter
Charles T. Treadway
Taggart
Sudden Death Explained by Aorta Burst in Ice Loader
The death of William A Payton at 367 West Eleventh Street was not from an accident but from the bursting of aorta. Autopsy showed a near-thin blood vessel near the heart with a Hen egg sized tumor above it leading to rupture and rapid demise. A misstatement claimed street car injury. the injury occurred while loading ice on a Big Four train.
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William A. Payton
W. Eleventh St
Nash
Payton
Britons Aid US Move Against Aguinaldo Filibusters
Consul general Wildman informs the state department that British authorities in Hong Kong suppressed a filibustering expedition for Aguinaldo and his followers. President orders battleships Oregon and Iowa to Manila by way of Callao and Honolulu to deter insurgents and avoid international disputes amid suspected German involvement.
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Washington
Wildman
State Department
Hong Kong
Aguinaldo
Great Britain
Oregon
Iowa
Valparaiso
Chile
Manila
Callao
Honolulu
United States
Germany
City Council Approves 2300 For Expert Hill Water Plant Review
In a 17 to 2 vote the council approved a 2300 appropriation to pay Expert Hill of Cincinnati for inspecting the water plant. Allen and Crall opposed, citing charter violations and lack of funds. Costello led the push, while a separate ordinance created a new custodian of the city dispensary job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Expert Hill
Cincinnati
Messrs. Allen and
Crall
Allen
Board of Works
Hill
Costello
Madden
Park Land
Brass Thief Hizer Faces Trial in Eddy Street Case
A colored man named Thomas Hizer stood trial in criminal court on Tuesday for allegedly stealing several hundred pounds of brass from Samuel Fal lender's junk shop on Eddy street. Authorities note brass theft has become widespread with substantial losses to the Big Four railroad company and damage to air brake components.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hizer
Samuel ‘Fallender
Eddy-st
Big Four Railroad
Indianapolis Weather Forecast for 36-Hour Period
Forecast for Indianapolis and surrounding area calls for cloudy conditions over the next 36 hours ending Wednesday afternoon. Tuesday started with a 7 am temperature of 40 degrees and noon readings around 41 degrees with a 2 pm reading of 41.
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Indianapolis
Appellate Court Rules Jane Burke Entitled to Injury Claim
The appellate court decided Jane Burke is entitled to 732 for an injury received on the sidewalk of the city of Indiana. The report notes the decision on the case involving Marshall wire and related illumination issues.
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Jane Burke
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