Author and Soldier Praise Beveridge Speech at Manila
Gen Charles King lauds Senator Beveridge for his Manila speech. He recalls Lawton and Indian fighters, estimates a long guerrilla war, and supports American-led governance and native education toward self rule. King critiques English South Africa tactics as unscientific and commends Boer tactics.
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King
Philippine
Manila
Beveridge
Arellano
Aguinalco
Flo
Gen
Lawton
Hoar and Pettigrew
South Africa
Packenham
New Orleans
Gage
Bunker Hill
Uncle Sam May Intervene in the War
A Washington dispatch quotes officials and London and Berlin sources suggesting the United States may intervene in the British war to shape world power and prevent a wider conflict. It notes fears over Ladysmith falling and hints mediation could be offered amid Cabinet concerns.
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Uncle Sam
Chicago
Washington
London
Berlin
White
United States
Ladysmith
Cabeinet
Beveridge Philippine speech sparks nation wide response
New York reports show diverse editorials praising Senator Beveridge's address on the Philippine question. Expansionists laud the clarity and policy, while anti-expansion voices accuse it of militarism and manipulation. The piece compiles notable comments from leading papers in Chicago St Louis and New York.
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New York
Beveridge
Senate
Tribune
Ipinos
Chicago
the Journal
the Tribune
Inter-Ocean
Senator Beveridge
America
Far East
Mason
The
Times-Herald
ST. Louis
Schwan's Troops Challenge Insurgents In Luzon Fight
From Manila the Herald reports a hot contest expected in southern Luzon as Gen Schwan advances with Macabebe scouts aiding. Corporal Johnson killed at Binan January 6 with two wounded, insurgent losses unknown. American crews press 30th Infantry units under fire at Brian as reinforcements advance.
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New York
The
Herald
Manila
Luzon
Schwan
Muntinlupa
Binam
San Pedro Tunasan
Johnson
Binan
Noriel
Thirtieth Infantry
Brian
Naic Captured by U S Troops in Cavite Fight
American forces under Gen. Schwan captured the town of Naic, about 15 miles from Cavite, near Manila Bay. The engagement left one American dead and two wounded as Maj. Nolans squadron of the Eleventh Cavalry secured the town.
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Manila
Maj- Nolan
Eleventh Cavalry
Naic
Cavite
Manila Bay
Maj. Nolan
Schwan
Milk sickness toll rises in Starke County
Dr Hurry reports milk sickness affecting 14 people in Starke County with three deaths. He says the disease may be a modified form of splenic fever or anthrax. Stamp sales plan includes night availability at Union Station No. 1 and daytime hours to meet demand.
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Hurry
Starke County
Hess
Union Station
Runaway Boy From Cincinnati Detained Aboard Train
Harry Kiejman a 12 year old from Cincinnati was arrested on a Big Four train by Detectives Asch and Dugan. He admits taking $25 from his mother and says he aims for Kansas to visit an uncle. He carried a cowboy book and expresses desire for a ranch life and Indian scalps. He will be held for Cincinnati officers.
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Harry Kiejman
Cincinnati
Asch and Dugan
Kansas
Quigley
Weather Outlook for Indianapolis Area
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers the 36 hours ending at 8 pm January 11. Expect cloudy and threatening skies with possible occasional rain Wednesday night and Thursday. Early readings show 7 am temperature 42, noon 41, and 2 pm about 40.
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Indianapolis
Mystery Bid On City Street Cleaning Contract
City bids for street cleaning drew only two rivals Shover and Austin and ex cleric Charles Stuckmeyer with a curious extra bid marked Specification D detailing 40 patrolmen and 16 wagons for 49 500 dollars The board of works took the offers under advisement amid staffing gaps after a sweeping inspector's resignation and without examining the bids.
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Shover & Austin
Charles Stuckmeyer
Furnas and Fuehring
Capital Sweeping Company
Union Contracting Company
Stuckmeyer
Board of Works
Charles Garrard
Joe Bauer
William Flynn
Garrard
Lynching of two negroes in Ripley sparks mob pursuit
In Ripley Tennessee on January 10 a mob lynched two black men who had killed peace officers Marvin Durham and W D Turner during an arrest. Pursuing posses chase others tied to the alleged plot as race tensions flare and reports say many negroes arm themselves for self defense after a white man fatally injures a black man in a street quarrel.
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Ripley, Tenn
Marvin Durham
Veteran Walter J Bowman reenlists under special permit
Walter J Bowman 50, veteran of the army since 1880, reenlisted at the recruiting station on Wednesday. He served in the Fourteenth, Eighteenth and Nineteenth Infantry and the Fifth and Third Artillery. He fought in Manila and took part in 13 engagements in the Philippines, all with excellent characters on his discharges. Due to his age he required a special permit from the department.
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Walter J. Bowman
Manila
Philippines
Mob Preparations Await Trial for Kentucky Murder
Milton and Charles Kendall, charged with the murder of Eugene Cassell near Nicholasville, will be sent there for trial amid a lynch mob forming. Cassell’s body was found with two bullets after he investigated a noise at his poultry house a night earlier. Evidence against the Kendalls is strong. Charles Kendall had been among Scott county’s wealthiest farmers.
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Lexington
Milton
Charles Kendall
Eugene Cassell
Nicholasville
Cassell
Kendalls
Scott County
Murderer Gazes at Chandelier in Courtroom Trial
In the John Turner murder case a crowded criminal court heard emphasis on insanity as Turner, seated behind his lawyers, fixates on a ceiling chandelier while witnesses describe the fatal throat slashing of his wife. Deputy sheriffs maintain order as testimony covers Turner's statements and actions surrounding the crime.
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John Turner
Cunningham
City Hospital
Turner
Frank McCray
Mose” Bush
Rader
Trimpe
McCray
Raders
Pugh
Kealing
Eliza Ward
YMCA Basketball Team Plans to Beat Fond du Lac
Y M C A basketball squad signs to train under ex Chicago football player Fred West after a Yale defeat. They plan to meet Fond du Lac January 24 at the YMCA gym, while manager Harden explains receipts from exhibitions go to the association and players bear any losses.
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Fred West
Chicago
Yale
Fond du Lac
Tindler College
Harden
Association
Metrios
After His Speech Mrs Beveridge Improves at Sister’s Home
Mrs Beveridge, once quite ill at her sister Mrs Langsdale's home, showed marked improvement on Wednesday after his speech.
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Senator Beveridge
Mrs. Langsdale
Sailor Sharkey May Retire After McCormack Bout
Chicago January 19 Thomas Sharkey before his Lyric theater bout with Jack McCormack announced he will retire from the ring unless he can clash with Jeffries again.
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Sailor” Sharkey
Chicago
Thomas Sharkey
Jack McCormack
Lyric Theater
Jeffries
Capt English Declines Nominations for Board of Rectors
Capt W E English president of the Commercial club appoints a nominations committee with W T Mallott as chairman and J Adams M B Wilson Harvey Bates Sr George Merritt to stand for election. He asks that his name not be considered for re election to the presidency. A separate committee including D M Party H T Hearsty George W Strean Major Taylor and Frank Stainaker met to promote rendering White River navigable but made no progress.
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W. E. English
Commercial Club
W. T. Malott
J. Adams
M. B. Wilson
Harvey
Bates
George
Merritt
Capt. English
Chuir
D. M. Party
H. T. Hearsty
George W. Strean
Major Taylor
Frank Stainaker
White River
Thompson Discharged for Receiving Stolen Goods
Ed Thompson, a colored W Market Street bartender, appeared before Judge Daly on Wednesday charged with receiving stolen goods. He was discharged. The case tied him to Henrietta who sold Mrs. William Essman a jacket a year ago. Thompson claimed he does not know where Jim Smith is now.
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Thompson
Ed Thompson
W. Market-st
Daly
Henrietta
Wiliam Essman
Jim
Smith
Officials Disinfect Court Basement After Town Meeting
Vague transcription notes describe officials in the courthouse basement disinfecting a dangerous area on Wednesday amid concerns about office seekers gathering. Elevator operator Brown mentions sulphur fumes rising through the building, and residents worry about the safety of the venue.
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Court House
Brown
Man Declared Insane After Monthly Epileptic Strokes
Charles Jackson, 46, who has suffered epileptic strokes monthly for years after a head injury, was officially declared insane on Wednesday amid public concern over his condition. The report notes his long battle with deteriorating mental health and ongoing symptoms resembling insanity.
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Charles Jackson
Pratt Lumber and Coal Co Phones 3248 Prompt Delivery
G C Pratt Lumber and Coal Co operates with the number 3248 for prompt service. Address listed as 1400 Senate Ave North. The notice emphasizes quick delivery. The fragmented text implies a local business ad urging customers to call for prompt coal and lumber supplies.
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G. C. Pratt Lumber and ‘Coal Co
Senate Ave
NO REPLY YE Bull In No Hurry to Answer Uncle Sam
London dispatch reports Ambassador Choate stating that England has not yet replied to the United States on the contraband of war issue as of Wednesday January 10.
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J. Bull
Uncle Sam
London
Choate
England
United States
No News on Gen Warren's Whereabouts in Boer War
London reports rising speculation on the missing Fifth Army division led by General Warren. The last verified position was Estcourt on December 25, with no further word and Buller omitting it from the Colenso assault. Private Sterkstroom letters recount British artillery misfire at Stermberg and Gatacre's mental strain.
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London
Fifth Army
Warren
Estcourt
Buller
Colenso
Sterkstroom
Stermberg
Gatacre
Pretoria
Daily Telegraph
Russia's Knife Ready to Cut British Territory Threats Rise
Paris dispatches report the Russian council plans massing troops on India's frontiers with Afghanistan and maintain quiet buildup in Persian regions. One army corps is already in district and another to follow. Native spies claim a new Indian mutiny against England is brewing.
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Paris
Council of Ministers
India
Afghanistan
Otta
Russia
England
British suffer heavy losses at Colesberg action
British forces at Colesberg endure days of fighting with about 100 killed and 120 captured. Boer casualties reportedly include eight killed and twenty wounded as the British are repulsed at Boer trenches on multiple fronts.
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Colesberg
Open Eyes for Navy Weakness Warns Beresford
London January 10 Rear Admiral Beresford says the navy risks weakness without a proper tactical school repair ships and fleet reserves to act swiftly. He criticizes the current system and warns foreign observers may already see Britain’s exposed position. He expects changes when a test of national resolve arises.
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London
Beresford
Mediterranean
Séaraen
Admiralty
Iegam
Man Save 42000 Pennies At Calumet Bank
Chicago January 10 F X Rydzewski a saloon keeper dumped forty two thousand pennies on the counters of the Calumet National Bank in exchange for an equal amount in gold He kept 320 in copper as a nest egg for future years This curious episode highlights a lifetime saving spree.
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Chicago
Calumet National Bank
F. X. Rydzewski
Rydzewski
Blatchley Seeks Mosquito Samples From Visitor
State geologist Blatchley was visited on Wednesday by a man who claimed six weeks of misery from mosquitoes. The man showed arm lumps as evidence, but Blatchley doubted the tale, noting mosquitoes are unlikely this time of year and reserving judgment until he can see the insects.
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Blatchley
Brilliant wedding at Jewish temple marks first ceremony
Miss Daisy Levy, daughter of Leopold Levy, will wed Joseph Livingston of South Bend at 6 30 PM Wednesday in a brilliant ceremony performed by Rabbi Messing. A large audience is expected, with a dinner for 123 guests at the Americus club after the service. Out‑of‑town guests stay at the Denison.
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Daisy Levy
Leopold Levy
Joseph Livingston
South Bend
Messing
Americus Club
Denison
Levy
Stirring Tuesday Night Chapel Services At Simpson
Rev Griffin led a rousing service at Simp chapel with a large mixed audience. A tall black man led the singing while several white pastors participated. A young woman and others shouted hallelujahs as the congregation rejoiced deep into the night. Griffin spoke about Bible chapters from memory learned years ago on a plantation.
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Sim
Griffin
Grima
Simpson
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