Diplomatic Row Over De Lome Incident Deepens
Washington reports a tense response to the De Lome affair as Spain seeks to avoid further actions. Recalled Woodford viewed as only exit, Cuba crisis looms, and a House resolution for state department information tightens the timeline. Public message by President McKinley expected. Britannic voyage for Senor Dupuy de Lome and family arranged for Wednesday.
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Washington
Dec. K
Senor Dupuy de Lome
Jiverpool
New York
Sherman to resign as secretary of state urged by family
In Washington on February 14, pressures from Sherman’s family and friends grow for him to resign as secretary of state. The push follows the Delame affair, with Sherman largely unaware of cabinet actions, while public commentary calls for formal consultation and a swift departure to ease presidential burden.
De Lome Affair Persists in Foreign Relations Panel
In Washington on February 14 the Foreign Relations Committee reported favorably the Williams resolution seeking State Department information on reconcentrados in Cuba Spain’s relief efforts and insurgent autonomy talks plus consular reports under Blanco. Quigg and Dinsmore said the move aims to inform the House and nation. Terry pressed whether the question has further relevance to public concern.
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Cooper
Morgen
Alabama
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
Allen
Cuba
Illinois
Cullom
Washington
de Lome
Congress
Foreign Affairs Committee
Williams
Secretary of State
House
Spain
Blanco
Messrs. Quigg
New York
Dinsmore
Arkansas
Mr. Cooper
Wisconsin
Guise
LONNIN' AS SHE SEES IT VISITS CRAWFORDSVILLE
Miss Mary Krout, Chicago Inter Ocean writer and London correspondent, visiting Crawfordsville. She discusses English women and London’s police system, reports on Maybrick case views, and notes England's press practices. She plans to return to Chicago then London, continuing a book on English reminiscences.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
London
Mary
Krout
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Crawfordeville
Miss Arout
Hawaii
John Murray Publishing Company
Fim
Scripners Magazine
Crawfordsville Journal
Aliss Nyout
Board of Works approves asphalt and cement road improvements
The Board of Works authorized cement walks on Broadway and St. Clair streets, asphalt roads on Ohio and Twelfth streets, and sewers on Market and Prarie streets among others, despite petitions from property owners. Questions arose about resolutions for asphalt without petitions, the engineer citing discretionary power. some petitions for black pavement had been filed but records were unclear.
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J. EL Mann
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Superior-st
Herron
Tenth-st
Illinois
S. FL
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Pogues Run
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Sferron
Twelfth-st. Arted
Pentecostal Revival Sparks Debate Among Indiana Ministers
Eastern revivalist Dr Fowler and Rev Jos Smith clashed with Methodist leaders in Meridian Street Church over the church’s drift toward wealth, social aims, and education. Smith urged revivalism with reform of choirs and old time preaching. Several ministers defended traditional leadership and emphasized ongoing evangelism, while others noted changes in church life and undefined futures for revival efforts.
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Dr. Fowler
Jos. Smith
Cen
Guthrie Replies to Roberts on Death by Own Action
Rev T S Guthrie of Central Universalist Church disputed Rev R Roberts's sermon on death by own action. He argued universalism rejects an angry God and hell as causes of suicide, insisting the doctrine never leads to mania or self-destruction while acknowledging external factors may impair judgment.
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T. S. Guthrie
Central Universalist Church
R. Roberts
Ai. Roberts
Guthrie
Universalism
Weather Outlook for Indianapolis 36 Hours
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for cloudy conditions with occasional rain, mainly Monday night and Tuesday. Temperatures rise from 28 at 7 PM Monday to 33 at noon Monday and 36 by 2 PM, with warmer conditions expected late Monday night into Tuesday.
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Indianapolis
Shipment of 482 cases of opium arrives in San Francisco
The Gaelic arrived from China and Japan via Honolulu with 60 passengers and a valuable cargo. The opium totals 482 cases valued at 997,920 dollars, the city's largest shipment of the drug. Duty on the lot is 110,88a.
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San Francisco
Peb
China
Japan
Honolulu
Reversal on quart shop case before Supreme Court
A rehearing fight unfolds Wednesday as a quart shop case goes to the Supreme Court. Wholesale liquor men urge a ruling to force saloon closures, citing a prior appellate decision. Merrill Moores and A Green Smith lead the sides with Nicholson law invoked in the dispute.
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Supreme Court
Toys Pellate Court
Merrill Moores
A. Green Smith
Trial of Hiatt Estate Case Returns to Court
On trial in superior court for a second time is the case of George E Hiatt administrator of Samuel G Hiatt estate. The Pittsburgh Freight Line accident near Indianapolis Oct 4 18 involved a rear end crash that killed the victim. The administrator seeks 10000 dollars damages. A new trial was granted over alleged error in Hiatt earnings statement.
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George E. Hiatt
Samuel G. Hiatt
Pennsylvania
Indianapolis
Hiatt
Annabell Ferguson
Vandalia Railroad
Superior Court
Coatesville
Aleges
Sermon Calls Kindness to Animals Elevates Character
Rev. B. A. Jenkins told children at Third Christian Church on Sunday that opposing cruelty to animals is preaching God’s gospel in every utterance. He urged that kindness to animals leads to kindness among people.
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Rev
B. A. Jenkins
Third Christian Church
Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup for Coughs and Colds
All the healing balsamic virtues of the Norway pine are concentrated in Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup. Nature's own remedy for coughs and cokis.
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Dr.Wood
Nature
Lincoln Birthday Banquet Honors Great Emancipator
Ben Harrison camp Sons of Veterans held a banquet at the Denison hotel to honor Lincoln’s birthday Saturday night. Principal speech by John T. Griffiths praising the martyred president as the greatest American. Other speakers included Harold C. Maprew Rev A J Graham J W Noel Gen James R Carnahan R B Thompson and Judge McMaster.
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Lincoln
Ben Harrison
Sons of Veterans
Denison
John T. Griffiths
Harold C. Maprew
A. J. Graham
J. W. Noel
James R. Carnahan
Thompson
Judge McMaster
Uncle Bob Burdette Brings News To Little Sweetheart
Chicago report tells how humorist Robert J Burdette traveled 400 miles to comfort his dying 10 year old niece Irma Burdette. Unable to tell her of her mother’s death, he arrived at Englewood hospital bedside with a hopeful kiss and failed to voice the loss before Irma fell asleep for the night.
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Chicago
Wisconsin Central
Union Depot
Englewood Union Hospital
Robert J. Burdette
Burdette
Irma Burdette
Bob
Aly
Aneredate
Irma
Dreamland
A Few Snags in New Indianapolis Telephone Scheme
Representatives of a Citizens' cooperative telephone company appeared before the Board of Public Works to seek permission to proceed with a city telephone system under an 1884 charter. The petition, signed by J. S. Bieler and C. C. Barrett, requests liberal city privileges and a two mile square conduit radius, with a plan involving Washington DC based Automatic Telephone Exchange Company and a 3 percent city revenue share. The city attorney was asked to investigate, and the company has not yet applied for a franchise.
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Board of Public Works
Indianapolis
J. S. Bieler
C. C. Barrett
Automatic Telephone Exchange Company
Washington, D. C
Co-Operative Company
Mern
New Telephone Company
May festival stars include Gadski Bispham and Ysaye
The May festival features soprano Mme Gadski, baritone Mr David Bispham, and violinist M Ysaye. Gadski has sung opera with Nordica. Bispham is described as America's greatest baritone, and Ysaye as the world’s top violinist.
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Mme. Gadski
David Bispham
M. Ysaye
Nordica
City Life Recap Shows Record Car Traffic And Community Events
The city last week saw 29 240 cars handled in record fashion as the annual delinquent tax sale opened in the courthouse south corridor Monday. John Wolfing, 10 and bright as $1, was taken by police to the Board of Children's Guardians and will be placed on a farm after coming from New York. G A R posts and veterans groups attended Lincoln memorial services at College Avenue Baptist Church. Indianapolis Christian ministers approved the call of Rev J H Philpott from Philadelphia at a Denison meeting. A Y M C A meeting focused on college work with addresses by Dr Theodore Potter Dr W V Morgan Prof Forrest and Secretary Helm. Herman Bohler of Shepherd Ind drank and caused a disturbance until jailed for his protection. he later resented interference with his behavior. Mrs FH C G Ball was named president of the Maury Gibson Society with Mrs S E Perkins resigning as vice president to represent the group at the national convention in Washington. One Mannerchor society plans a mask ball Friday with a strict age 40 and over rule unless in fancy dress. expected grand march about 409 people. Invitations limited to society members. Also noted is an ad for Dean’s Ointment promising relief for itching piles available at drugstores.
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John Wolfing
Board of Children's Guardians
New York
John F. Buckle
Sons of Veterans
Third Christian Church Boys’ Brigade
Lincoln Memorial
College-ave. Baptist Church
Indianapolis Christian Ministers
Denison
Central Christian Church
J. H. Philpott
Philadelphia
Theodore Potter
W. V. Morgan
Forrest
Helm
Herman Bohler
Shepherd
Ind
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Maury Gibson Society
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Wilson Must Serve Full Two Years In Prison
James B. Wilson editor of the Indianapolis People must complete a two year sentence for sending allegedly obscene material through the mails. Judge Woods denied a writ of habeas corpus. the supersedeas delays appeal action, and the case may set a precedent on timing of imprisonment.
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The
Indianapolis
John W. Stern
Wilson
United States District Attorney
Foillette
United States Supreme Court
United States
Woods
Elks Minstrel Show Promises Unusual Monday Night
The Elks promise an unusually interesting minstrel program at English's Opera House Monday night led by Interlocutor Maurice Donnelly and end men Bert Feisleman Eugene Sauley and Emil Fertig. The cast features tambos Val Fahrbach George Colter Ike King with a finale from Fifteen Minutes in Pinafore and a strong line of female parts and a trained dogs act followed by a banquet. The morning parade from Hills Hall to Meridian and beyond drew many Elks members and local celebrities, highlighted by the elaborate display and a mule riding rib. A rehearsal will precede the show and the lodge will hold its annual banquet afterward.
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Maurice Donnelly
Bert Feisleman
Eugene Sauley
Emil Fertig
Val Fahrbach
George Colter
Ike King
Ernest Erdman
Karl N. Koenig
Bert Felsleman
A. Hoenig
E. B. Martindale, Jr
Sam Adams
T. P. Haughey, Jr
Misses Jessie
Dorothy Bailey
Jacobina Gehrlein
May Falk
Flaxel Barnett
Trena McChire
Matida Gehrlein
Gertrude Crandall
Gentry
Emilie Gluchowsky
Indianapolis
Circle
Market
Illinois
Jackson Place
Louisiana
Meridian
Maryland
Virginia-ave
Washington
Delaware
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Frank Kamps
Florida
H. Overman
Rev Villers Sermon at First Baptist Church
Rev Thomas J Villers of Syracuse preached morning and evening at the First Baptist Church as a candidate for pastor after Rev D J Ellison's resignation. His sermon urged self denial and doing good, praising his earnest yet plain manner and strong voice.
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Thomas J. Villers
Syracuse
N. Y
First Baptist Church
D. J. Ellison
Christ Jesus
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