Death toll rises as disease hits Indiana troops in Cuba
Havana dispatch reports Col. Maybry of the First Texas volunteers dies of typhoid fever and pneumonia at Camp Mariano. He was 46, a former Texas adjutant general and noted Democrat. Measles and smallpox spread in Indiana camp, with no vaccine.
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Chicago
Havana
Maybry
Texas Volunteers
Seventh Army Corps
Mariano
Texas
Texas Rangers
Austin
Indiana
Col. Maybry
Cuba
Michigan
Maximo Gomez
Puerto Principe
Santa Clara
Tribune
el Reconcentrado
The
Maine
American troops seize Cienfuegos in Cuba
Maj. Duzenberry formally takes possession of Cienfuegos on a Tuesday afternoon. The American flag flies over the town hall at 5 30 with a 21 gun salute. The Second Illinois regiment garrisons the city and Pedro Hernandez is named mayor. No disturbances reported as troops enter the palace.
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Havana
Duzenberry
Ciehfuegos
Pedro Hernandez
Indiana Troops Post Smallpox Case Isolated
A Havana cable states Sergeant Ives of Company I, 161st Indiana is with smallpox and isolated. Officials report little danger to other Indiana troops but say precautions are taken. Earlier reports listed ten smallpox cases among the Indiana unit.
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Cincinnati
Havana
Ives
Indiana
Sigsbee Probes Revealing Bresmes Plot In Maine Case
Captain Sigsbee of the Texas expresses great interest in El Reconcentrado's Bresmes articles. He believes the Maine disaster involved multiple conspirators and that pre and post explosion clues point to a larger plot. He notes pressure from Gen Arcas and Spain's officials to hide the truth and mentions warnings before the ship’s destruction.
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Havana
Sigsbee
Texas
Zacarias Bresmes
Maine
Arclas
Amp
Senor Arnauto
el Reconcentrado
Bresmes
Senor Arnauio
Tale of Hanly's Rise From Warren to State Senator
A political reflective piece traces J. Frank Hanly’s 1891 path from Warren and Fountain counties to the Indiana state senate. It cites a relief act for ex-treasurer James Anderson, bank deposit losses, and bondsmen pressures as factors shaping his nomination and later congressional career, with local figures like Morgan Chandler, Will Wood, Joe Cheadle, Nick Filbeck, and Eph Inman referenced in discussions of his rise and rivalries.
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J. Frank Hanly
General Assembly
Fountain
Warren
Warren County
Indianapolis
Hanly
James Anderson
Anderson
Williamsport
Senate
Morgan Chandler
Cronk
Congress
Will Wood
Joe
Cheadle
Canada
Hinolis
Indiana
United States
United States Senate
State Senate
Nick Filbeck
Terre Haute
Durham
Vigo
Filbeck
Riley McKeen
McKeen
Legislature Meets in Indiana Senate and House Tangles
The Indiana legislature opened with prayers by Rev. Villers and oaths for new members. Gill and Jay were marked absent briefly. Newby elected president pro tem and others named to key posts. Committees announced. historic gavel from Ward Watson presented. In the House Frank Littleton chosen speaker. Kimbley elected clerk, DeHaven assistant, Gibson doorkeeper. The governor’s message read. printing of 4600 copies approved.
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Senate
Villers
First Baptist Church
Monks
Senator Early
Gill
Montgomery County
Jay
Madison
L. P. Newby
W. C. Converse
F. L. Wayman
Clem Pelzer
Hubbell
Hugg
Haggard
Gilbert
Joss
Osborne
Brooks
Stroup
Inman
Gev
Binkley
Early
Stillwell
Heller
Hawkins
Lambert
Drummond
Mount
Senator Wood
Ward H. Watson
Jefferson County
Jennings
Indiana
Peter Cartwright
Court House
Charles Dewey
Hagrai
House of Representatives
Senate Plunder Committee
Wood
Ball
Thubbell
Legeman
A. L. Hutson
Angola
Charles Elistt
Indianapolis
Owen
Philput
Judge Wiley
Dave’ Olive
Frank Littleton
Fred Kimbley
Chas. A. DeHaven
R. Gibson
Thomas H. Herrold
Laporte County
Joe Cunningham
Miami County
Milo Hasselman
DeKalb County
Brown
Charles A. DeHaven
Kokomo
Bruce Hite
Rush
Gibson
Frank Mannix
Allen County
Charles E. Wilson
Representative Roots
Joe Powers
Como
Jay County
Lobby Crowds and a Salvation Army Girl in the House and Senate
A crowded lobby scene shows colored men seeking places in the house and senate cloakrooms while a Salvation Army girl moves through the lobbyists collecting nickels with her tambourine. Her charm evokes a famed actress in a well known song.
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House
Senate
Salvation Army
Millionaire Fairbanks backs Hanly amid hotel lobby talk
Terre Haute financier Crawford Fairbanks, a Democrat and major stockholder in whisky and brewing interests, is said to back Hanly. Opponents question the funds spent on hotel bills for Hanly backers and Hullabalooers. Rumors link Fairbanks to Hanly through campaign finance and Vigo county votes.
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Crawford Fairbanks
Terre Haute
Whisky Trust
Hanly
Fairbanks
Cramps
Vigo County
Southern Indiana marshal under scrutiny over Posey ties
A Rockport based United States marshal, linked to Posey County figures, faces attention as rumors spread of possible work for Hanly. The agent, known for frequent Posey headquarters visits, invited a noncommittal contact to Hanly’s room, then left with a drooping feather after the exchange.
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Hat
United States
Rockport
Hoosierdam
Kercheval
Posey
Indiana
Hanly
United States Marshal
Fairbanks
Campaign canvass predicts limited votes for Hanly in several quarters
A thorough canvass at Thursday noon shows Hanly will not exceed 87 votes and never more than 34 on a single ballot. The finding is common in Steele Taylor Beveridge and Posey quarters where supporters rejoice. Billy Wilson of Fort Wayne has joined to campaign for Steele against Taylor.
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Hanly
Steele
Taylor
Beveridge
Wily Aggie Plot to Resist American Authority in Philippines
Washington dispatches from Miat gen Otis reveal a plot led by Aguinaldo to oppose American rule in the Philippines. Otis confirms locating Aguinaldo at Malolos and outlines general terms for military governance, civil administration, taxation, and protection of native rights under U.S. sovereignty.
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Philippines
Washington
Aguinaldo
War Department
Miat
Otis
Malolos
Navy moves ships to Iloilo as Livila situation sharpens
Admiral Dewey cabled the navy department that the gunboats Concord and Petrel have been sent from Manila to Iloilo. Both light-draft vessels are well manned and equipped and expected to aid American forces if trouble arises. Officials call the Livila situation extremely critical and await the outcome with keen interest.
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Washington
Dewey
Navy Department
Concord
Petrel
Manila
Iloilo
Livila
Proclamation Urges Filipinos to Lay Down Arms
An issued proclamation attributed to Freshient McKin ney via Gen Otis calls for Filipinos to surrender arms and outlines U S aims to reduce military force and end priestly rule while promising representation within a limited civil framework. It gives no clear government plan or Filipino representation numbers and awaits further details.
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Abantila
Dun
McKinney
Otis
United States
Philippines
Proclamation on Philippine Governance by McKinley
President McKinley outlines the Philippine governance plan to General Otis after the Manila naval battle and the Spanish surrender. The message notes the American naval victory under Rear Admiral Dewey and the resulting suspension of Spanish sovereignty as the United States moves toward peace with Spain.
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Philippines
Washington
McKinley
Otis
Cable
Washington, D. C
Manila
Dewey
Philippine Islands
Judge resolves bond mystery in probate court case
A bondsman Elizabeth Morris faces Christine Morris in Justice Hay's court. The missing bond turned up later on a clerk's desk where it had not been filed. The judge signed a subpoena to bring in the bond, and the case continued.
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Judge Allen
George B. Elliott
Calvert
Hare
Sage Warns Americans to Guard Prosperity Now
New York January 5 The financier Russell Sage warns the nation to beware of too much prosperity in a wide interview He notes the country has suddenly joined the ranks of major nations with a billion dollars in cash urging prudence in spending and urging a great financier to guide investments He calls for savings for hard times.
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New York
Russell Sage
Pntry
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 3 hours ending 8 p m Thursday night cold and fair cloudy with occasional snow or rain Friday. Temperature at 7 a m Thursday noon Thursday and 2 pm indicate temperatures in the range.
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Indianapolis
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Lake County
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Roots of Fountain
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Littleton
Shirley
Marsh
Eicharn
Noel
Uncle Sam
Mys
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Elwood
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Acuinaldo
Paris
Philipp Islands
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