Agoncillo Faces Espionage Probe Amid Philippine Tensions
A Washington dispatch reports Felipe Agoncillo, leader of the Filipino junta, under watch for espionage. He allegedly sent messages to Hong Kong urging Aguinaldo to push a hard line before ratification of the treaty, raising fears of renewed hostilities with the United States. Officials seek restraint as ratification nears.
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Washington
Felipe Agoncillo
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Hong Kong
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Senate
Philippines
Agencillo
United States
Agoncilio
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Otis
Toilo
Chicago beef trust moves to avert navy probe
A Chicago dispatch to the Journal alleges the beef trust backs Gen. Eagan to block charges of bad beef and to hinder a Navy inquiry. G. J. Brine in Washington reports the trust seeks to discredit Surgeon Major Daly and notes that the court martial is underway, signaling a lengthy investigation.
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Chicago Dispatch
Journal
Dispatch
Chicago Beef Trust
Eagan
Heaven and Earth
G. J. Brine
Washington
C. M. Favorite
Chicago
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Brine
Statement of patriotic conviction in national service
A speaker affirms dedication to the United States and its legitimate representatives. They express absolute faith in the nation's good purpose and in the noble sentiments of the American people.
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United States of America
England Predicts War Over Philippine Rebellion
London papers grow grim over the Philippines crisis. The Times urges US readiness for a serious struggle while The Standard notes the Malolos republic proclamation as a battle gauge. Others predict pacification will be long and fault the US for let ting the movement gain headway.
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Malolos
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Otis
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Daily News
Chronicle
New Republic
Guerrilla Warfare Tactics and Filipino Plans in Asia
Filipinos in Hong Kong say Aguinaldo will avoid declaring war on the United States, preferring Americans to strike first. If war comes, insurgents will fight with guerrilla tactics and retreat to jungle strongholds to regroup. emissaries seek Mohammedan sultan of Mindanao and Japan for support, hoping Japan will recognize belligerent rights.
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London
Philippines
the Times
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Sulu Islands
Mindanao
Japan
Wild Flight of Imagination Alleges Beef Trust Link
Col. Alexander defends his department by denying a supposed connection between Eagan and the Chicago beef trust calling the claim a wild flight of the imagination. He spoke on behalf of his office.
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Eagan
Chicago Beef Trust
Col. Alexander
Cregor Stoner Contest Trial Sees Brief Session
The trial continued with Thursday testimony from Cregor who said his only election expense was 25 dollars. The Stoner defense argues Democrats hired 65 Republicans to vote Democratic or skip polls, while Cregor’s majority stood at 31. The case hinges on the burden of proof rather than side choice.
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Littleton
Indianapolis
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Board of Education
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Shea
Senate
Indiana School Book Company
Indiana
Brooks
Goodwine
Wood
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Hageard
Blubbell
Stroup
Inman
Horner
Al ger's claim on Breckinridge questioned by war board
Secretary Alger testified that Breckinridge was sent at General Miles's request. Official telegrams show Adjutant General Corbin stating Shafter asked Breckinridge to accompany him, with the secretary of war approving.
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Washington
Alger
War Commission
Breckinridge
Miles
Adjt
Corbin
Shafter
Secretary of War
Gen. Alger
War Board
Worthington
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m January 28: fair Friday night and Saturday with slowly rising temperatures. Temperature at 7 am Friday was 6, at noon 12, and at 2 pm 14.
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Indianapolis
Helping It Along City Council Pushes Charter Amendment
City clerk Stuckmeyer mailed certified copies of the council’s resolution to all legislators. The measure amends the city charter to fund sprinkling of funds.
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Stuckmeyer
House Debates Gas Law and County Bond Reforms
The Indiana House passes a strict gas bill imposing a $25 refund to consumers for overcharges and sets a $5 000 bond for county poor asylums. Other measures include salary bailiffs at up to 75 dollars monthly, road and charter edits, and quail hunting limits. The Senate continues educational board battles and tax on city orders.
Township reform bill advances with amendments in caucus
A joint house senate caucus committee met Thursday and agreed the reform bill pass on second reading with amendments. Trustees to be paid two dollars daily and enumeration kept as is by township officials. Reser resists. Ross and Marshall back caucus. Democrats split but may support law. Baker and Reece opposed in committee. Baker expected to vote with Republicans.
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Brazil
Noel
Judiciary Committee
Marion County
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Hall
May
Indianapolis
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Senate
Reser
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Marshall
Baker
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Reece
The Story of the Junketing Trust Report Title
A committee report on visits to penal and benevolent institutions is discussed. A jokester reads the report title aloud, mentioning The Story of the Junketing Trust and The Tale of the Three Junketeers, with tangled garbled text surrounding the moment.
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Dumas
Small-Pox Vaccination Drive Surges Amid City Health Push
City health board issues requests to factory owners to vaccinate workers immediately as small pox fears persist. Mil N. Missouri-st. quarantine guard holds Nimrod Jones family. pesthouse cases slightly improve. Vaccination at City dispensary tops 780 notable, with 542 dollars spent on vaccines.
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Kisehner
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Cran
Cabinet Think Treaty Will Be Ratified
Washington January 27 During a cabinet meeting the ratification of the peace treaty was informally discussed and members reported confidence it will be ratified without trouble based on the information presented.
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Washington
Spirit Seance Ends In Lip Cut and Arrests in Cleveland
In Cleveland January 27 a seance with medium G H Kinkhead led to an apparent lip cut on both Kinkhead and a participant, Fred Weimer. Police separated the pair after an uproar and Weimer was released on recognizance. Weimer had accompanied two plainclothes officers from Chicago, where he once knew the Kinkheads.
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G. H. Kinkhead
Kinkhead
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Chicago
Fred Weimer
Weimer
Musikverein Opens Third Concert At German House
The Musikverein presented its third concert at the German house on Thursday night with a strong program. Alexander Ernestinoff directed the orchestra and chorus as they performed a Lu cia selection by a sextet including Luja Fisher Clare Becker Henry Rauh John McCullough G A Schnull and Frank Maas. The program closed with The gypsies a seven part rhapsody for chorus and orchestra.
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Musikverein
Alexander Ernestinoff
Luja Fisher
Clare Becker
Henry Rauh
John McCullough
G. A. Schnull
Frank Maas
Lucia
U S Contributions to Peters Peace Fund Revealed
Rome reports public accounts of 1898 subscriptions to the Pope's Peter's peace fund. The United States led with 142000 dollars, followed by Great Britain and colonies 125000, France 99000, Italy 74000, Austria 60000, and Germany 36000.
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Ragan Court Martial Reconvenes At Ebbitt House
The Ragan court martial reconvened at the Ebbitt house with Gen Eagan present. Witnesses described his nervous demeanor after the Miles charges and discussed the president’s alleged immunity order. The defense argued privilege of testimony while the prosecution urged limits on language used. The court adjourned sine die after a brief private session.
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