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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1898
Page
1
Washington reports public opinion favors keeping a coal station in the Philippines and retaining Porto Rico and Cuba. Cabinet discussions focus on peace terms with Spain and establishing a US stance, with a move toward a self-supporting coal station and possible local government in the Philippines. Strong forces press for independence from Spain.
A Tribune page prints interviews with U S senators on demands the United States should press in peace talks with Spain. Opinions vary but common themes include free Cuba, retention of Porto Rico, coaling stations in the Philippines, and war indemnity.
Prime minister Sagasta spoke after the council on Thursday and said he could not commit to any definite peace terms yet but expressed grounds for hope that an understanding could be reached.
A Vienna dispatch reports strong likelihood of a conference in Paris to resolve the Philippine question. London dated July 29 notes prospects of such a meeting amid ongoing discussions on colonial policy.
Reports from Washington say Gen. Wilson from Charleston and Gen. Schwan from Tampa are expected to join Gen. Miles. Once Gen. Brooke reaches Fajardo, about 17000 American soldiers will be on Puerto Rican soil. Spaniards are expected to capitulate rather than fight a larger force. No current word from Gen. Miles is received. updates anticipated Friday or Saturday.
The Mad Fifth faces a dramatic reversal of orders as action unfolds in Chattanooga Tennessee on July 29. Details are sparse but the dispute centers on command decisions impacting the unit’s status and operations.
First South Carolina departed for Jacksonville on Friday to join Gen. Lee's army. The Fifth Illinois may be mustered out as discipline and organization collapse. Over half the regiment has deserted within ten miles, with no roll call since Wednesday. Col. Culver has lost control. Thursday left only enough men to pitch tents and perform basic police duties.
The transport St Paul departed San Francisco on Friday for Manila carrying 450 South Dakota volunteers and 40 recruits for Minnesota and Colorado regiments in the Philippines. Col Barber of the First New York commands the force aboard and will leave at Honolulu. Lieut Col Stover will command the remainder of the voyage.
Dr W R Fletcher was attacked Friday morning on Washington Street by Charles Culbertson. Culbertson was arrested by Patrolman Hagerman and charged with insanity on Dr Fletcher's recommendation. Fletcher treated Culbertson for mental ailments previously and noted no violent history. Culbertson claimed years of alleged abuse by Fletcher and family.
The state board of agriculture will electrify main buildings and grounds entrances at night to illuminate exhibits and the amphitheater for the Battle of Manila. Dank lights will be used. Night admission is 24 cents, aiming to draw Indianapolis residents.
A war department telegram from Gen Miles describes action at Yauco and Port Ponce Puerto Rico with Garretson's forces probing Spanish lines. Casualties reported four Americans wounded, three Spaniards killed and 13 wounded, with Spanish retreat noted as American troops arrive and raise flags.
London July 2. The Paris edition claims a telegram announces Mentilt’s surrender to Admiral Dewey. Madrid dispatches note rumors of Abenihe Pid capitulating. The piece also mentions Gen August governors and possible capitulations impacting the Philippines.
Washington July 29. Secrete Day arrived at the White House and met with President McKinley over Spain peace terms. The cabinet, minus Bliss, held a record long session into 1:89 p.m. with no definite decision, and planned to reconvene at 4:30 p.m. The decision on the Spain answer remained unsettled with hints of Friday night or Saturday delivery.
Hubert Sikinger, 40, married, is under arrest in St. Louis on a kidnapping charge involving Gertie Schafhauser, 4, of Mount Jackson. The pair toured markets in Colorado and Kansas before passing through Denver and Burlington, where the girl escaped and implicated Sikinger after he allegedly threatened her life.
The Indiana State Board of Health reports about 1,000 fewer deaths for the quarter ending June, a surprising improvement as April through June typically show higher mortality. The health board notes unusually good health metrics for the period.
Chairman Sauley ordered primaries for Tuesday evening to pick delegates to the joint representative convention at 10, Wednesday for the joint senatorial convention at 11, and for the state convention at 3 30.
An old advertisement promotes a Pro Bono Cigar at ic offering a low price. It urges readers to feed horses with Janes Dustless Oats as part of a busy lifestyle. The fragment reflects vintage retail copy and promotional tone.
The mayor’s cabinet authorized the Board of Safety to employ as many policemen and detectives as needed for the 1 A. Wy. meet and the Sk. of P. encampment. Supt. Quigley asked for 7 patrolmen and 20 detectives for the K of P. and 40 patrolmen and 14 detectives for the L A W meet. Temporary sub stations may be used during the IX of P meeting as with the national G A encampment, when over 400 extra officers were deployed for the parade and about 150 on other days. The Board of Works reports street improvements will finish before the bicycle meet, and the New Telephone Co. will not cut into improved streets until after the meet. The Board of Safety is to continue its rubbish sweeping crusade.
NICKUM inventor of the alleged perpetual light was arrested by U S marshal McRae in Logansport Indiana on a fraud charge involving mail sales of territory He waived preliminary hearing and was bound over for five hundred dollars He stated he will yet make his claims good.
Harry Stoddard of the Big Four shops Brightwood is ill Deputy city attorney Joe Bell visits his father in Union county Before Rev C N Sims resigns from Meridian Street M E B church he will lift the 10000 church debt Walter Smith delivery boy for H P Wasson is severely bitten by a dog on Central Avenue Dispensary doctors fear the outcome General Harrison declines to chair the U S sanitary commission due to heavy eastern engagements
Report from Santo Domingo dated July 24 describes Gen. Miles preparing to move his army inland as Spanish defenders in Port Peace resist. Santo Domingo forces concentrate near Peace to defend the city while plans to land near Sam Guan and invest the capital are discussed. Spanish losses reported after Monday’s clash and concerns grow about possible desertions among Spanish volunteers.
The cruiser St Paul under Captain Sigshee departed Cape Henry at 10 a m Friday, the last troop ship to leave for General Bradke s division in Porto Rico. The fast ship should overtake the fleet that left Thursday night as Indianapolis area forecast calls for increasing clouds and thunder showers Friday night into Saturday with warm temperatures.
Henry O. Thoman of Thoman and Thoman asserts the firm is solvent and that Clements Thoman who filed the deed had no right to act. The probate commission demands strong supporting evidence from Clem ents by Tuesday or risk the deed being set aside.
Key West reports hunger ruling Havana as blockades close ports. Bread riots erupt after loaves are seized. two bakers killed defending bread. Charity vanishes as rich and poor suffer alike. Spanish forces guard streets while rumors of Camara’s fleet and Gen Lee arriving surge, with insurgents dug in near Guanabacoa.
Washington reports Dr. William Gray claims that Red Cross hospitals in Siboney ignored instructions to avoid hospital work, opening Cuban huts and letting surgeons operate. He says fever followed exposure in Red Cross facilities and malaria rather than yellow fever predominated. Also noted: Adjutant General Corbin to rest after months at desk amid war preparations.
British claim three American cruisers and two transports near San Sabastian sparked panic in Spain. Jelunga held by an American cruiser in Biscay. Ciudad de Cadiz and Isla de Luzon sail from Cadiz to Santiago to repatriate Spanish soldiers. State labor commissioners McCormack and Schmid prepare a report for the governor detailing arbitration and costs. They earned 310 daily, total wages 2990, hotel 285.15, rail 168.85, office 230.16. Governor values the commission’s work. Anderson strike action follows nail trust. Cincinnati excursions by Big Four to bypass stops except Shelbyville and Greensburg. Seaton's Hats advert.
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