Manila letters claim Gilmore and others starved and abused
Chicago reports an Manila correspondent claim Gen. Otis blocked cable release of letters from Lieut. Gilmore and seven Yorktown men and civilians captured at San Isidro May 1899. Letters describe starvation, abuse, and calls for aid as authorities debate removing Otis or reassigning leaders.
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Lawton
San Isidro
Senor Rowan Ray
Senor Ray
Gen. Lawton
Gen. Otis
Manila
Tieut. Gilmore
U. S. N.—Daar
Senor Pfowan Ray
Lieut. Gilmore
Yorktown
Alger Seeks Rest Not News From the Philippines
In Long Branch on July 18 Secretary Alger stays with Vice-president Hobart at Normanhurst and refuses interviews about Manila censorship. He says he came for rest and will not discuss any subject.
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Long Branch
N. J
Alger
Hobart
Normanhurst
United
Manila
Gen.Otis
Dewey and Otis Clash Over Manila War Coverage
The Journal quotes James Creelman reporting from Manila that Admiral Dewey urged immediate action against the insurgents, while General Otis is portrayed as cautious and censoring. Creelman criticizes Otis as indecisive and notes tensions with Lawton and McKinley, plus warnings on volunteer troops and press censorship.
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New York
the Journal
Manila
James Creelman
Journal
Otis
Creelman
Hong Ksong
Dewey
Lawton
Weyler
McKinley
Wheaton
Cabinet meeting hints at Alaska boundary progress
Washington July 18 Only Secretaries Long Hay Hitchcock and Postmaster General Smith attended the cabinet meeting. Alger Gage Wilson and Attorney General Griggs were absent. The Manila round robin was not discussed awaiting War Secretary’s return. State Department officials noted progress on the Alaska boundary issue. Col Denby dispatch read, offering little hopeful detail.
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Washington
Long
Hay
Hitchcock
Smith
Alger
Gage
Wilson
Attorner
Griggs
Manila
Col. Denby
Philippine Commission
Iowa Volunteers Ask Return Home From Front
Letters from Company I, Fifty first Iowa, dated July 18 in Council Bluffs Iowa show soldiers tired of fighting and eager to go home. They criticize General Otis and claim he is placing obstacles in the volunteers' return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs, In
Iowa
Otis
Discontent Letter From Third Artillery Over Otis
A volunteer soldier, name withheld, denounces Gen Otis for poor strategy in the Filipino conflict and predicts a large beef scandal upon return home. The note, dated July 18 from San Francisco, claims high casualties from frontal assaults and criticizes leadership and war communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Third Artillery
Otis
Nossess
Anderson confirms clash with Otis over Filipino entrenchments
Gen. Thomas M. Anderson, commander of the department of the Jakes, confirms statements about his clash with Gen. Otis in the Philippines. He says Otis refused to permit halting Filipino entrenchments near American lines before the first assault on U S troops.
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Gen. Anderson
Chicago
Thomas M. Anderson
Department of the Jakes
Gen. Otis
Philippines
Otis
Weather and troop movements report from Manila to Washington
The war department received a telegram noting continued heavy rain and cyclones hindering harbor business. The transport Warren sailed Monday. Privates Horn and Wilder left sick. One hundred thirty one discharged men from various units took passage. Californians on the Sherman arrived from Negros and must be caulled until the typhoon subsides. OTIS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Manila
Colorados
Warren
Horn and Wilder
Sherman
Negros
Otis
Kissel Garden Summer Show Opens July 17
The Kissel Garden commences July 17 with daily afternoon and night performances. Featured acts include Lilly May prima donna Lilian Waltone contralto Charles W Minor baritone and other attractions.
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Kissel Garden
Lilly May
Lilian “‘Waltone
Charles
Minor
Probe Delay in County Investigation Hinges on Election
The county probe may be postponed until after the city election as experts and commissioners haggle over the scope and fee law. Attorney Brown warns delay risks yielding no taxpayer profit while promising to continue examining the auditor and treasurer offices if directed. He cautions politics do not influence the process despite public criticism.
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Brown
Sible
Attorney Brown
Bluff to Cash in on Lots Sparks Board Hearing
The county board of review held a busy session on Tuesday with many assessments debated. The New telephone company was valued at 53000 for switchboard and related gear, while Central Union and American Bell were set at 100000 and 25000 respectively. Treasurer Schmidt and Henry D. Pierce sparred over a foot price on Capitolave lots, ending at 20 dollars. A postal protest urged higher News valuation, suggesting 700000, while the board noted partnerships and non tangible assets are not fully assessable. News stock sold for 926000 and Broad Ripple rail for 200000 after prior appraisal fixes.
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County Board of Review
Harry Gates
Central Union Telephone Company
American Bell Telephone Company
Henry D. Pierce
Fallcreek
Capitolave
Pierce
Schmidt
Indianapolis News
Indianapolis
Broad Ripple
Albert Sahm
Broad Ripple Company
Broad Ripple Road
Indiana mortgage loan firm overview in Indianapolis
Incorporated in Indiana the mortgage loan company based in Indianapolis lists capital stock of 19000. Founders and members include John Aufderheide William Aufderheide William A Zumpfe and Edward T Dickey. Also mentions Connersville lodge of Elks.
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Indiana, Mortgage Loan Company
Indianapolis
John and
William Aufderheide
William A. Zumpfe
Edward T. Dickey
Connersville
Pianos at Lowest Prices at Wulschner and More
Local ad prompts shoppers to Wulschner's for low priced pianos with easy terms at 128-130 N. Pennsylvania St. Also promotes Feed your Horse Janes and Dustless Oats, plus Grand Hotel cafe meals at 25 cents and a Schissel bathhouse offering swimming lessons and vent temperature notes.
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Wulschner’s
Pennsylvania-st
Grand Hotel Cafe
Treasury eyes purchase price near post office site
A Washington dispatch reports the treasury department seeks a price for land east of the current post office to possibly abandon the University park site due to high asks. The W. A. C. property was offered at 338,600. Supervising architect Taylor said there will be no general condemnation.
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Washington
Treasury Department
University Park
Taylor
County Official Criticizes Sun Editorials
President McGregor of the Board of County Commissioners says he is surprised by The Sun's editorial remarks on a county investigation. He vows to present the matter to the grand jury and allows the editor to testify, insisting the grand jury is where all he knows should be revealed.
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SUN
McGregor
Board of County Commissioners
the Sun
Grand Jury
End of Miles boycott hints from White House
A Washington dispatch reports that a quiet White House hint ended the boycott on Gen. Miles by the War Department. Secretaries Alger and staff had ignored Miles, and the scandal reached the president prompting a shift to recognize Miles as acting secretary of war and head of the department.
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Chicago
Washington
The
Tribune
White House
Miles
War Department
Alger
Sedings
Gen. Miles
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending p m July 19 calls for warmer fair conditions Tuesday night and Wednesday. Temperature at 7 a m 64 at noon 76 at 2 p m 80. Also a business blurb about buying watches jewelry diamonds and silverware with low prices.
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Indianapolis
Marcy’ S
Bloody Kentucky feud battle leaves multiple dead and wounded
London Kentucky July 18 reports from Clay county confirm a feud battle near Manchester. Aaron Morris Hugh Griffin Matt Griffin Green Griffin and Robert Philpot are among the fatally or seriously wounded. Pete Philpot escapes unhurt. Deputy Thacker fled as gunfire raged. later reports list further fatalities and injuries including Ed Fisher and Hugh Griffin both grievously wounded.
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London
Manchester
Messing
Aaron Morris
Hugh Griffin
Bob Philpot
Ed Fisher
Matt Griffin
Green Griffin
Pete Philpot
Philpots
Philpot
Hooker
Thacker
Robert Philpot
Morris
Clay County
Green
Wm. Griffin
G. V. Philpot
George Philpot
Kentucky
Death of Oliver Bright McIntyre in Remington
Oliver Bright McIntyre died Monday evening at his daughter’s home in Indianapolis after an eight month illness. Born in Jefferson County and an Hanover College graduate, he held multiple business roles from farming to real estate and banking in Remington and Indianapolis. He was active in the Democratic party and belonged to several fraternal orders. Survived by widow and daughter Mrs. O J Conrad, with funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. and burial at Crown Hill.
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Bright
Oliver Bright McIntyre
Q. J. Conrad
N. Capitolave
Christian Church
Mr. McIntyre
Jefferson County
Hanover College
Margaret Hughes
Warsaw
Exchange Bank of
Remington
Remington Tvews
Jasper County
Indianapolis
Citizens’ Bank
Thomas C. Day
O. J. Conrad
K. of P
Crown Hill
Tobin Tries Again in Fraudulent Divorce Case
Attorney Frank McCray filed suit for divorce on behalf of Joseph Tobin colored against Anna Tobin. Tobin, jailed on conspiracy charges with J. Vance Lewis to obtain a fraudulent divorce, had a divorce granted earlier but it was annulled after Lewis allegedly had another woman impersonate Mrs Tobin to speed the process.
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Frank McCray
Joseph Tobin
Anna
Tobin
J. Vance Lewis
Leathers
Lewis
Nellie Whitney
John
Shelby County
Jennie Overtor
Sylvester
City precinct fight stirs in political rift over investigation
In a tense county office dispute, Chairman Gerard appointed a mixed credentials committee to oversee precinct committeeman contests. Web ster represents the North side and Metzger the South, with anti ring forces pursuing an investigation viewed as a potentially decisive political crisis.
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Ers
Gerard
the Sun
Webster
Metzger
Moore
Marion Club
Walker
Columbia
Minneapois
Joe Kealing
Ed Logsdon
Massachusetts Ave
Ransdell
Hawkins-Schmidt-Taggart
Latest Style Harness and Items at Unidentified Place
A garbled ad lists Latest Style Harness, Low Prices, Sreeyae and Nillus at 7 Monument place. A note mentions a Pro Bono Cigar at Sc. Dr. W B Craig, Veterinary for dogs treated. The remainder is unclear with stray phrases and unreadable terms.
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Sreeyae
Nillus
W.B. Craig
Ice
Wood
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the Record
Albert Lowenshon
Gilmore
B. D. Price
Fourth Infantry
Lowenshan
United States
Peing
Malolas
Q. M.S
Zealandia
McKcinley
War
Merritt
Santiago
Foor
Bookwalter and
McCaslin
Greer
Irvington
Mr. Harding
Billy” Schmidt
Schissel
OED
M’gregor
Mac
Kentucky Hills
Griffins
Mason Morris
James Philpot
Wiliam Bundy
Bakers
Rieen
B. M’intyre
Oliver B. McIntyre
the Investiga? County Office
Republican City Committee
Chet” Webster
L. C. Walker
Linton Cox
al Moore
Robert Metzger
Pan Ransdell
Chas. Bookwalter
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