Rioting in Havana as autonomist papers ransacked
In Havana on January 19, a large crowd of army officers and conservatives attacked autonomist newspapers, slashing offices and shouting pro Spain slogans. The American consulate increased guards as Consul-general Lee pressed for protection, with Weyler and the Spanish authorities aiming to quell the unrest.
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Havana
The
Autono
DE Reconcentrado
Spain
la Tiscussion
la Discussion
Pradost
Central Park
Daria de la Narina
Blanco
el Pais
Dauger
Ceonsul-gen. Lee
Plaze de Armas
King
Wevler
Maine Battleship Ready to Sail for Havana
WARESHIP FOR HAVANA. KEY WEST, Fb., Jan. 13. The second class battleship Maine has orders to hold in readiness to proceed to Cuba at an instant's warning because of Wednesday's rioting. Capt. C. D. Sigsbee has made arrangements to sail at once and will communicate with the consul general to determine necessity. The voyage covers about eight miles to Havana and can be done in four hours.
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Key West
Maine
Cuba
C. 1D
Sigsbee
Lee
Flavana
Havana
Sigshee
Rebils
New York
Herald
Gibeara
Puerto Padre
Maj
Puga
Juan Delgado
Delgado
Holt Turned Down and Powers Delivers at English's
The State Bank of Indiana held its annual election and replaced Sterling R. Holt with Henry Bals amid sewer scandal talk. Leland Powers starred in Borrowed Spectacles at English's Opera House as part of the M. C. A. lecture course, drawing a large audience.
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State Bank of Indiana
Hiram W. Miller
D. W. Coulter
Frankfort
Jas. R. Henry Cashier
W. Miller
D. A. Coulter
W. M. Pence
W. H. Smith
Albert Sahm
H. G. C. Bals
Jas
R. Henry
Henry Bals
Sterling R. Holt
Fast City
Holt
Ball
Leland T. Powers
English
Opera House
Mr. Powers
Robes end blankets at lowest prices at Strawmyer and Nilius
Strawmyer and Nilius at 37 Monument Place advertise low prices on robes and blankets. The brief notice highlights discounts and invites shoppers to visit the store for bargains. Prices and dates are not specified in the readable text.
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Strawmyer & Nilius
Monument-place
Nansen lecture blasted as Arctic myths by Frederick
Julius R. Frederick a Greely survivor now in Indianapolis weather service says Nansen’s talk in Indianapolis overstates feats. He cites digging a 4 by 12 by 5 foot house with walrus bone tools as improbable and notes polar bear defenses and photography claims. He warns readers not to credit sensational claims and promises further contradiction.
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Julius R. Frederick
Nansen
Indianapolis
Frederick
Weather Bureau
Tiive
Johansen
Peaceable Settlement Sought In State Education Board Rift
A joint committee of the State board of education and sectarian college presidents met at the state house to discuss changes to the state board. Indications point to a truce with a possible addition of three members, including two college presidents, as a peaceful path for an upcoming educational bill.
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State Board of Education
State House
A Bright Lot at Washington Postmaster Relief Sought
Postmaster Sahm reports Mt Jackson post office abolition set for February 1 while other suburban offices remain uncertain. He seeks guidance amid shifting mail delivery plans and unclear guidance from Washington.
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Washington
Sahm
Mt. Jackson
Post Office Department
Stomach and Bowel Relief Ad by Mary Cleveland Stone
A midtown classified style notice offering stomach and bowel relief with a ladies only evening and afternoon consultation at 2931 Capitol Ave. Mary Cleveland Stone advertises doctor services as M D and urges feeding horses with Janes Dustless Oats.
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Capitolave
Mary Cleveland Stone
M. D
Cruel turn down at convention rochford fallout
In Cleveland club rooms last Tuesday the mayor Thomas Taggart presided and did not invite Rochford to speak while others named by Rochford’s friends were urged to appear. Rochford left the hall in humiliation as backers accuse Taggart of snubbing and claim a bitter ring backed Rochford in the past fighting him.
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John J. Rochford
Thomas Taggart
Cleveland
Mr. Taggart
Rochford
Leon Hailey
Mav. Taggart
Gailey
Alg. Smith
Mr. Smith
Mr. Rochford
Jageare
Aweys
Wageart
Smith
Bailew
Racing board report stirs over Madison Square Garden track
Herbert W. Poliz of the L A W racing board returns to Indianapolis awaiting the racing board report on the Madison Square Garden six day race. It may spark action at the national level in St Louis next month. The six day races cannot be ended now, per Foltz.
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Herbert W. Poliz
L. A. W. Racing Board
Indianapolis
Racing Board
Madison Square Garden Track
New York
Foltz
St. Louis
Misunderstanding over opera house for oratorical contest sparks protest
A dispute arises between the State oratorical association and English’s Opera House management over hosting the style contest. Managers claim damages from the association for failing to accept the venue. They note potential earnings from Geisha could have funded a three night run. The association says the contract was never signed and the constitution fixes the third Friday in January for the event. The matter underscores a broader clash about venue and timing.
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Opera House
Shot by His Wife in Tragedy Near Bridgeport
Lincoln Mitchell a colored hunter aged 31 was shot dead by his wife Nora Mitchell on a farm one mile east of Bridgeport. Nora claims accidental discharge after a struggle over a dog and a quarrel, while neighbors suspect murder. George Greer, a boarder, is held for questioning as part of the investigation.
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Bridgeport
City
Lincoln Mitchell
Chris Wishmover
Nora
Mitchell
Ceorge Greer
Algo Entorer
Mitchells
Tisun
Greer
Ad Mitchell
Reward Fight Over Parker Hunt Between Two Cities
Indianapolis and Chicago police claim a fifty dollar reward for the capture of Samuel Parker alias Parmilee who escaped from Michigan City prison. Parker was traced to Chicago after a tip from Indianapolis and a description and photo were sent to both departments. He resisted arrest at a saloon and faced a long remaining sentence for burglary and grand larceny.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
Samuel Parker
Parmilee
Michigan City
Parker
Quigley
Harley
Ife
Archibald Glenn Dead Pioneer Leader in State
Archibald Glenn a state pioneer died at his Southport home on a Wednesday evening. Born November 28, 1826 in Johnson county, he long served as postmaster of Glenns Valley and helped lend his name to the town. A leading Methodist, Knights of Honor and Mason, he leaves a widow and four children William H Austin Carey and Anna all at the family home. The funeral will be held Friday at 10 o clock from the residence conducted by the masons. Market masters Report East market cleared 18452 94 in 1897 with total receipts 20075 16 expenses 7482 21 including leases 17763 90 curb fees 8941 25 salaries 3783 75 gas 2494 12 Market activity rose from 1896 despite fewer marketers due to a summer drought. The market house has been painted and improved.
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Archibald Glenn
Southport
Johnson County
Glenn's Valley
Methodist Church
Knights of Honor
The
Masons
Wiliam H
Austin
Carey
Anna
F. M. Goebel
Lott Claims Robbery at Clara Hawley's Resort
D O Lott a Jeffersonville railroad man reported to police Wednesday night that 370 was stolen from Clara Hawley's resort on West Fears Street. Inmates were arrested, women and several men fined in police court, but Supt Quigley found no basis for larceny charges against the women, suggesting Lott may not have had silver dollars or spent them at the resort. The group then proceeded to the works promising trouble if home. Israel Goldstein, 11, disappeared from 115 Massachusetts Ave after attending a performance at the Empire on Wednesday night and fearing whipping if he returned home. Parents search for him.
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D. O. Lott
Jeffersonville
Clara Hawley
W. Fears St
Lott
Quigley
Tooney
Israel Goldstein
Massachusette Ave
the Empire
Strange Flood Relic Mail Pouch with Teeth Found
A Danville Arkansas mail pouch carried two to three inches of yellow river mud from the 1897 flood was recovered in Washington. It contained 330 letters, 7 receipts, 1 church letter, 11 stamps, 2 photographs, 4 promissory notes, 1 money order, 4 checks, 1 cash-containing letter, 1 money order advice, and a set of false teeth. Cash totaled 11.49 and checks 283.21. The pouch was lost in March when swift floodwaters swept it away. the driver swam for his life and the pouch settled in the creek bed until low water revealed it.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Danville
Ark
I. D. Bumegarner
Bumgarner
Building activity in Indianapolis hits low since 1891
The 1897 report by building inspector George W. Bunting shows Indianapolis issued permits totaling about 44.05 million in new construction, the smallest annual volume since 1891. Monthly permits ranged from January around 74 thousand to December about 158 thousand, with half-year totals contrasting a weak first half and a rebound in the second.
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Indianapolis
George W. Bunting
Fierce fires prompt demand for better fire facilities
A pair of blazes Wednesday night and Thursday morning underscored the fire department’s urgent need for improved facilities. In Kentucky avenue and Washington street a cigar stump ignited sawdust in a Demares tailor shop, causing minor damage. A second fire at 1236 N New Jersey street left a pin cushion ruined and minor damage to a table cover and cartel. The City board of health condemned eight more tuberculosis infected cows across three dairies, bringing total diseased cattle to 22. Purdue University veterinarian Dr. Buting will inspect and oversee killings and autopsies. The Supreme Court ruled that Floyd county commissioner August I Relender lost office by moving to Colorado. Martin Mann was appointed in 1996 but Relender refused to relinquish the post. lower court ruling upheld.
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Kentucky-ave
Washington-st
Claude R. Demares
Department
T. Brown
New Jersey-st
City Board of Health
Supreme Court
I. Relender
Floyd County
Colorado
Martin Mann
Relender
Charles T. Kramer Dead at 34 in Richmond Home
Charles T. Kramer aged 34 died of paralysis at his home 660 East Fenth Street. He formerly worked with the Richmond Register and leaves a widow.
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Chas. T. Kramer
Charles T. Kramer
E. Fenth St
Richmond Register
Franklin jeweler crushed by car in massachusetts ave crash
H J Bishop an elderly Franklin Ind jeweler and watch maker was struck by a Central ave car at Massachusetts ave and Alabama st. He died on the operating table at City hospital after being brought in by ambulance. He was about 60, visiting his daughter Mrs George Hayler. The accident occurred as he crossed the street after waiting for a northbound car to pass. The motorman was Hackney and conductor Fenner.
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H. J. Bishop
Franklin, Ind
Vermont
Michigan-sts
Alabama
Norton
Bishops
Hackney
Fenner
Help for Cuba Aid Called by Governor Mount
Governor Mount issues appeal for Cuba relief with a committee guiding the effort including Claude Matthews I J Scholz William Fortune WH E Kinney I N Walker S P Skheerin and I B Martindale The appeal emphasizes the need and quotes He gives twice who gives quickly as it details the war damaged island and its suffering residents.
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Gov. Mount
Claude Matthews
I. J. Scholz
William Fortune
WH. E. Kinney
I. N. Walker
5. P. Skheerin
I. B. Martindale
Weather forecast for Midisnends and vicinity
The forecast calls for cloudy and colder weather with light freezing temperatures over the next 36 hours ending Friday afternoon. Thursday night will drop near freezing with clear to partly cloudy skies. daytime highs around 39 degrees and evening lows near 30.
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Midisnends
Typhoid Tied to Fertilizer in Harrison County
Harrison County physicians notify the State Board of Health that a typhoid fever epidemic is attributed to a specific fertilizer widely used in the county. The claim links the illness to the fertilizer's presence, prompting health officials to investigate the source and curb the spread.
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Harrison County
State Board of Health
Free Methodist Revival Draws Crowd at Local Church
A. I. Niswonger pastor and evangelist A. Lewis lead a free Methodist revival at 1502 Southeast Avenue Southeast. The altar fills with seekers each night as the event continues.
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A. I. Niswonger
A. Lewis
Southeastern Ave
City News Briefs From Indiana in 1899
Mount Jackson post office will close February 1 and free delivery will begin. The Wallace circus passed through Indianapolis Wednesday night en route to winter quarters in Peru. Dr. Hurty, state health board secretary, lectured at a farmers institute in Angola Steuben County on farm sanitation. An Indiana G A R post will be organized at the Lafayette soldiers home Thursday night, with R M Smock attending. First post organized in the home. Dr H W Furniss passed a cracking good exam for Bahia Brazil consulship and will depart February 1. The American strawboard company suit against Elkhart eye case company over patent infringement was argued before Judge Bake. The Sun thanks Idd Ramsay for a copy of the New York Clipper Almanac 1899. The State board of medical exam and registration elected officers for the year. The board meets February 1. Dr W B Graig, veterinary surgeon, operates at Wood’s Square.
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Mount Jackson
Wallace
Indianapolis
Winter Quarters
Peru
Hurty
State Board of Health
Angola
Steuben County
Farmers’ Institute
Lafayette Soldiers
R. M. Smock
Indiana G. A. R. Department
H. W. Furniss
Bahia
Brazil
Indiana
American Strawboard Company
Chicago
Elkhart Eye Case Company
SUN
Idd
A. Ramsay
New York Clipper
State Board of Medical Examination and Registration
W. T. Gott
Crawfordsville
Presiden
W. A
Spurgeon
Muncie
Aanapolis
Dent
W. BF. Curryer
J. M. Dinnen
Fort Way
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Umy
H. W. Bullock
Georgetown
Ind
Navy
Garret
Goodwine
Fremont Goodwine
Warren County
Northern Insane Hospital
W. J. Banks
Warsaw
Taggart
Mr. Buckingham
Woman's Prison and Girls’ Reform School
Foy
Col. I. N. Walker
Reco Ae
Tax Board
Tien
Marion County
Massachusetts-Avie
Alabama-St
Bishop
Franklin Jeweler
Massachusetts-ave
Alabama St
Jie
George W. Hayler
Alabamast
Wayler
Monon Railroad
Hayler
City Live
W. BE. Graig
Wood
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