Spanish Defeat Delays Capture of Cuban Capital Esperanza
Havana dispatch reports a two day battle at La Esperanza where Gen Castellanos lost most staff and over 150 soldiers as Cubans under Gen Lope Recio Lovnaz repelled Spanish efforts to seize the Cuban government seat. Spanish forces reinforced Puerto Principe while insurgents threaten the city.
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Havana
el Esperanza
Puerto Principe
Lope Recio Leonnz
Siasso
Blanco
Castellanos
Castellainos
la Esperanza
Castellanas
Ogi
Masso
Lope Reiio Lovnaz
Fal
Lopez Monjo
Cattle contract suit ends with verdict for Ayres
In a circuit court trial, Levi P Ayres owner of cows faced Sanders Pace in a milk price dispute. The jury awarded Ayres 102 dollars and 53 cents after a lengthy trial with four lawyers and many witnesses. County covers jury pay. Lawyers and witness costs fall to the losing side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCullough
Circuit Court
Levi P. Ayres
Ayres
Sanders & Pace
New Candidate Harry Hubbard For County Auditor
A new aspirant for county auditor is announced as Harry Hubbard a former legislator with GOP loyalty and a strong South side following. He is a tinsmith employed in Pennsylvania shops living at 29 Draperst though critics note his failure to support the Jones negro education bill aligns him with the Marion county delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hubbard
Hubbard
Pennsylvania
Draperst
Marion County
Indianapolis 36-Hour Forecast With Snow Rains Likely
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p m Sunday reports cloudy skies with occasional rain or snow. Saturday night remains cloudy with a high near 36 at 7 o clock, noon Saturday around 32, and 2 p m reading about 38 as the weekend weather unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Golder
Jolly Good Time Marks Indianapolis High School January Class Exercises
The January class of Indianapolis high school held exercises in the North side school hall. President C. G. Bowers spoke and Jesse D. Wall presented the class history. Otto Kettenbach and Lorin Green wrote a playful cloak-room talk. Miss Sara Messing delivered a class prophecy and students performed songs about the faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Northside
C. G. Bowers
Jesse D. Wall
Hanna
High School
Otto Kettenbach
Lorin Green
Sara Messing
Harness and Saddles at Market Street and Progress Laundry
Marketplace ad listing items including harnesses and saddles from B L Herrington at 188 i Market Street, plus Jones the tailor at 149 S Illinois Street offering suits at 13 dollars and trousers at 2.50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L
Herrington
Marion County Giant Dead at 76 in West Indianapolis Home
Thomas Musser, 76, tallest man in Marion county, died Friday night at 46 Chase St West Indianapolis after dropsy confined him to his home since October 1. He weighed 240 pounds at six feet 7 1/4 inches, wore a No 14 shoe, and was known for great strength. He leaves a widow and two sons William and Thomas Owen Musser. funeral set for Sunday at 2 with burial by Rennhan Long & Blackwell.
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Thomas Musser
Marion County
Chase St
Indianapolis
Wm. HH. Musser
Thomas Owen Musser
Renihan, Long & Blackwell
Musser
Bowling Green
Av. Musser
Jie
Ald
Bes
Mr. Musser
Indiana
Sours
Crisis Brews Over Cuban Affairs Prompting Senate Closure
Washington records reveal a looming Cuban crisis whispered to require swift Senate action. President cites confidential guidance from Consul General Lee as senators, urged not to leave the city, prepare for Sunday reconvening if needed. Senator Stewart denounces the resolution as mere symbolic posturing amid critical uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Senate
Daycock Claims Persecution Over Trials and Charges
Daycock argues the three church trials were a farce and persecuted for expressing opinions. He cites note disputes, resignations of Rev. A N Thompson and Rev. George Knox, and alleges sessions rushed to judgment, with supporters signaling loyalty to the church.
Eight-year-old Howard Linsey dies after train accident
Howard Linsey aged about eight died after a freight train incident near Nigger hill in the eastern city. He fell between cars while making a coupling on the Four freight train and sustained injuries including a crushed arm that required amputation. He died at St Vincent's hospital from shock after being found unconscious Friday night. The Linsey family, at 101 Pletcher Ave, includes a wife and three children. The body was moved to the Fletcher Ave home. funeral planned for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Linsey
Nigger Hill
Linsey
St. Vincent's Hospital
Dumseyved
Pletcher Ave
Sirs. Jamses
Collier & Murphy
Fletcher Ave
New telephone firm to seek city franchise in Indianapolis
A new Indianapolis telephone company, incorporated Saturday, plans lower rates and a city franchise. Nordyke heads the venture with 45000 stock, promising rapid construction and five year contracts to back the project. The firm aims to wire downtown early and offer long distance instruments at reduced annual rates.
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New Telephone Company
Nordyke
Noordyke & Marnion
S. P. Spex
B. Wilson
Art
Canital National Bank
di Byt
Parry
Walker
W. Parrot
Pierre Gras
Walter Wessler
Wom. I. Gates
John W. Bowles
Indianapolis
Telephonte
Comypeny
Secon
Ang
Detroit
Sheerin
Will
Central Union Telephone Company
DePauw Triumphs In Oratory Contest At Night Session
DePauw University speaker T. C. Nadal won with The new patriot ism. O L Reid of Indiana university took second on Nicarguan canal while Frederick Van Nuys of Feursham placed third on lynch law. Ezra Roberts of Butler impressed many as the colored rep, judges noted. Nadal, 22, Milroy resident, student leader and intercollegiate delegate, will compete in Ripon Wisconsin in May.
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DePauw
Satan
T. C. Nadal
O. L. Reid
Indiana University
Frederick van Nuys
Feuarsham
Wabash
Hanover
Butler
Franklin
Ezra Roberts
Nadal
Milroy
Ind
D. K. EK
Indiana
Ripon
Wis
Mr. Dewhurst
FE. E. Hale
BE. KE. Wentworth
Notre Dame and Moores Hill Denied State Oratorical Entry
Two colleges Notre Dame and Moores Hill were turned down for admission to the State oratorical association on Friday due to a crowded contest schedule. Phi Delta Theta captured the offices as usual. A partial baseball schedule was set for April 23 with Indianapolis versus Wabash. A horse named Mack was stolen from the church hitch rack during prayer meeting at the Presbyterian church.
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Notre Dame
Moores Hill
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
State Athletic Association
Indianapolis
Wabash
Mack
Capt. Humphreys
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
First Presbyterian Church
Old Highth
Western senators weigh impact of Gage resignation
A Washington debate centers on Secretary Gage and the currency policy. Western senators warn of a break if Gage stays, criticizing the gold standard stance and Teller resolution. Some insiders expect the administration to distance itself from Gage while currency reform plans fade from sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dan. Gage
Gage
West
Atclinley
St. Louis
Senate
Mr. Gage
Wolentz
Relative Inventor Nickum Linked to Self-Generating Light
Charles Nickum of Massachusetts, related to Logansport Nickum, is noted for family ventures in mechanisms. His fly–repelling under-counter fan preceded dining cars, earning a $5 reward from his employer and becoming a staple for cooling and fly control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Nickum
Nickum
Man Loses Leg After Street Car Accident
John Burt of 1106 Bates street was struck by a street car at Bates and Leota streets Friday night while returning from a night class at the Industrial Training School. His right ankle was crushed and doctors amputated the leg between knee and ankle at St. Vincent's hospital. He is resting comfortably and expected to recover.
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John Burt
Bates-st
Bates
Industrial Home Meetings Begin at Gospel Mission Rooms
The first gospel meeting by the Industrial Home will be held Sunday evening in the Gospel mission rooms at 210 Blakest. Similar meetings will run every evening next week with various Indianapolis ministers. Fiddy Cossler, the boy preacher, will participate. Another body stolen: the 11 year old Jasper Cleary’s body was taken from Round Will cemetery last Monday. the boy died of appendicitis and was buried last week.
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Industrial Home
Gospel Mission Rooms
Blakest
Indianapolis
Fiddy Cossler
Jasper Cleary
Round Will
Hood's Sarsaparilla Claim Against Rheumatism
Advertisement asserts rheumatism is caused by lactic acid in the blood and that Hood's Sarsaparilla neutralizes the acid to cure rheumatic aches. It promotes Hood's Pills as easy to take and claims they cure indigestion and biliousness for 25 cents.
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Hood
Two More School Rooms For 1000 New Pupils
Finance committee recommends building 20 new classrooms and expanding existing ones to serve 1000 new pupils under the compulsory education law. Estimated cost 105,000 funded by the compulsory education tax levy. current board indebtedness stands at 172,000. The board also fills teaching vacancies and schedules an all colored female examination for January 29 at the Industrial school. Memorial names proposed for school No 2 and high school No 1.
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Otto Stark
Ifrank Noyes
Flo
Andolia Parker
Laura B. Hendricks
L. B. Sneed
Charles F. Sneed
Zella O'Hair
Stella Cole
Ida M. Andrus
Bingham School
Joseph J. Bingham
Shortridge High School
Tragedy at Jersey Park as Mrs Coffman Ends Life
Mrs Seth Coffman a 40 year old dairy operator and Jersey Park resident near New Albany Indiana killed herself by slitting her throat after giving laudanum to her 5 year old child who lies unconscious. The Coffman family is wealthy and prominent. authorities call the act temporary insanity amid prolonged illness.
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New Albany
Ind
Seth Coffman
Here
Jersey Park
Coffman
Louisville
WELL 4th BE THERE AT INDIANAPOLIS FOOD SHOW
The nure food show at Tomlinson hall draws record crowds with larger prizes and popular cooking lectures. Attendance, especially Thursday night, hits new highs as free lunches and ice cream spur excitement. daily draws include a pint bottle from Indianapolis brewing company.
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Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Mrs Thompson Dies After Four Year Illness At Home
Mrs Martha J Thompson wife of Dr J J Thompson died Friday evening at 22 W Ghost home after more than four years of illness An operation was performed Tuesday She was a Rush county native daughter of Daniel Tevis a pioneer minister She leaves four husband and two children Dr B A Thompson and Mrs Dr John Oliver Rev John M Tevis Indianapolis is her brother She was a Meridian Street M E church member Funeral will be private
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Martha J.thompson
J. J. Thompson
W. Ghiost
Rush County
Daniel Tevis
Fort Halleck
B. A. Thompson
John Oliver
John M. Tevis
Indianapolis
Language scholar Mosemiller in Washington visits capital
A French professor from the State university, Mosemiller, traveled to the capital to hear young orators. To pass time he brought Motti's Russian grammar, while Mrs Bresemiller, versed in several languages, enjoys foreign grammar and once read Dante rapidly after a two week immersion in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Do. A. Mosemiller
State University
Motti
Paris
City Life News Briefs and Local Notices
Thomas Coddington found guilty of petit larceny and sentenced to one year. Christina Zohbbe, 87, of 628 South Alabama Street, died Friday night from tuberculosis. Divorces granted: Mary C. from Thomas Marnard. Cora from Sue G. Stewart. Amanda J. from Thomas Burgess. Invitations issued for a dinner in honor of Dr and Mrs Gundelfinger returning from their wedding trip. Pence home at 2407 Menwood Avenue destroyed by fire at 5 a.m. household goods lost. fire cause unknown. Dustless Oats ad appears. Progress Laundry features Metropolitan prices.
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Thomas Coddington
Christina Zohbbe
S. Alabama St
Mary C
Thomas Marnard
Cora
Sue G. Stewart
Amanda J
Thomas Burgess
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DONS
Which
Cuban Republic
Gastellanos
MR. SP Cullough
Bobs
Harry Smith
Whateer
Thos. Musser
Cubin
The
State Department
Senator Allen
Roberts
Pension Office
Ale Stewart
Daycock
EF. Garcock
Seventh Presby
Court of the
Indianapolis Presbytery
Laycock
V. Iunter
Alyapneni
General Assembly
Twis
Terre Flante
Seventh Presian Church
Presbyterian Commission
Ssion
Seventh Presbyterian Church
A. N. Thompson
George Knox
Board of Deacons
Christ
Quee
Old Seventh and
Ilinoissis
Gage IS
Strawmyer & Nilius
Monument Pines
Capitolave
Mary Cleveland Stone
M. D
Yond Recovery
Mrs. Thompson
City Life
Metropolitan
Progresa
Progress Laundry
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