Praised Col Stotzenburg for Brave Work at Manila
Gen Otis reports full investigation cleared Col John M Stotzenburg of charges by relatives of First Nebraska volunteers. Inspector general interviewed officers and enlisted men who supported exoneration. Mont McArthur commends his professional administration restoring Regiment’s honor.
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Wasitiington
Otis
Nebraska Volunteers
John M. Stotzenpurg
Quinqua
House of Representatives
Nebraska
War Department
Nebraska Regiment
Col. Stotzenburg
Stutzenburg
Stotzenburg
Filipino Spy Arrested in Manila Passes Through Pasig
Manila June 3 An American security sweep detained Jose Buenvieja a Filipino spy caught attempting to pass through the American lines at Pasig. Officials search for accomplices and believe he supplied readers with information on American movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Jose Buenvieja
Pasig
Jose
Reconnaissance Report on Mariquina Engagements
The War Department releases Maj. H. B. Mulford of the First Nebraska Infantry recounting a Mariquina vicinity reconnaissance and subsequent attack by insurgents and whites in white garb. Mulford asserts his party did not fire until fired upon and notes enemy shots from houses flying white flags.
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Washington
War Department
H. B. Mulford
Nebraska Infantry
Mariquina
Mulford
Percy Willis
Oregon Volunteer Infantry
Tonda
Maj
Willis
Oregon
Minnesota
A Bad Spanish Commander
Manila reports General Rios telegraphs that Filipino besiegers at Baler agreed to let Spaniards retire with honors of war but the Spanish commander refused to leave. Dewey plans to sail Tuesday and skip England on the way home to Gibraltar and then New York. his health improves steadily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Rios
Baler
Dewey
Hong Kong
Admiral Dewey
England
Gibraltar
New York
Court Soiree Weighs Master Commissioner in Vandalia Tax Case
Judge Carter heard arguments on whether the state’s case against the Vandalia railroad for delinquent school fund taxes should go to a Master commissioner rather than a jury. Attorneys argued the predominantly documentary and voluminous evidence would overwhelm a jury and jurors cannot vote.
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Carter
Vandalia
John G. Williams
Best $3 Hats At Seatin's Hat Store
Seatin's Hat Store advertises three dollar hats and watches and jewelry at low prices. The notice emphasizes affordable headwear and accessories with focus on value and lowest prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seatin’s
Recitals at Indiana School for the Blind Highlight 12 Year Course
The Indiana School for the Blind held three music recitals this week with free admission for the Monday event. The 12 year program ends with graduates nearly matching high school level, receiving about $15 in point books to start a library, and a $52,000 annual state appropriation plus $1,000 for new iron fences around campus.
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Indiana Institution For the Education of the
Fiske
Swinton
Pennsylvania, Meridian
Nurth Sts. S
Emperor to donate prize for Brooklyn Saenger fest
June 1 in New York Emperor William will donate a prize for the national Saenger fest to be held in a Brooklyn armory next year. President Saenger of the United German singers of Brooklyn urged the gift and Dr. Arthur Von Hoeleben, German ambassador, conveyed the favorable decision. The act honors the Northeastern Saengberbund anniversary with German singing societies to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Emperor William
Germany
Brooklyn
Saenger
United German Singers of Brooklyn
Arthur von Hoeleben
Washington
von Holleben
United States
Fairbanks Family Plans Alaska Expedition
Senator Charles W. Fairbanks and Mrs Fairbanks depart Sunday for Chicago with J Ks Bain. At Chicago they meet Dawes and wife, ex Senator John Wilson, and Robert G Evans for a Seattle bound Alaska expedition around June 12. Return expected about July 20.
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Charles W. Fairbanks
Chicago
J. Ks. Bain
Charles G. Dawes
Washington, D. C
John Wilson
Washington
Robert G. Evans
Minnesota
Alaska
Seattle
Kairpanks
Congress
Boys Road Race Results At Millersville Course
The boys road race started at 9 55 at the Business men driving park with three riders. Ray Davis won in 13 49 for the five mile course from Millersville pike to Meridian street to thirtieth and back. Ralph Sgnodes placed second, Harry Coffin third. protests filed over sidewalk riding as rule violations.
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Walis Coval
Millersville Pike
Fair Grounds
Meridian St
Thirtieth
Ray Davis
Ralph Sgnodes
Harry Coffin
Will Harding
Ray Duncan
John Kittle
Kittle
Bose
Bennett Seen as Ransom Candidate Faction Clash Likely
Anti Hawkins-Schmidt group may nominate Harry Bennett for mayoral bid. Conferences held on the scheme suggest a Bennett emergence could trigger a sharp GOP convention fight. Bennett supported Beveridge in the senatorial struggle and could rally Beveridge loyalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Ransdell
Harry Bennett
Bennett
Beveridge
Appraisers Named for 20 Acre Sale Near State Institutions
The commission of state officers appointed to sell 20 acres of land north of the deaf and dumb institute and south of the women's prison selected J. S. Cruse I. N. Richie and John Appel Jr as appraisers. The appraisers, all real estate dealers, will meet the state officers Wednesday at 4 p m for instructions. The commission may reject the appraisal and, if suitable, the land will be divided into lots and sold accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission of State
General Assembly
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Woman's Prison
J. S. Cruse
I. N. Richie
John Appel, Jr
Father D Arco’s Funeral Planned at St John’s
The body of Father D Arco will be brought to St John’s church from St Vincent’s mortuary chapel at 4 p m Sunday and lie in state until 10 a m Monday when funeral services will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father D'Arco
St. John's Church
St. Vincent's
Smith Wins Appeal On Street Car Dismissal
Judge Leathers sustains the demurrer in the case of Charles I. Smith v. street car company after Smith was removed from a car for offering a three cent fare. The ruling allows an appeal and seeks to move the matter toward the supreme court.
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Smith
Leathers
Charles I. Smith
Supreme Court
Fisher boy and ex president clash over trout on farmland
In Winsted Connecticut Frank Johnston, a Berkshire hills farmer, confronts former President Grover Cleveland on his property while Cleveland, who once sought a postmaster job and was rejected, fishes a trout. Johnston orders him off with sharp language and threats of the calaboose. The incident ends with a tongue lash and mutual parting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winsted. Conn
Frank Johnston
Berkshire Hills
Cleveland
Tyringham
Mass
Johnston
Calaboose
York
Good Races At Businessmen Driving Club Meet
A fair crowd watched the Businessmen Driving Club event in Pridayv with a well conditioned track and a pleasing program. Highlights included Zoo Zoo and Van Natta as curtain raiser, Van's crash and recovery, Ruby Fields in the 3:00 class, and close finishes in several heats led by Frank Jacobs and Baby Fields in earlier races. Final summaries list times and placings across 3:00 2:40 2:30 2:20 and free-for-all classes with Zoo Zoo and Major among top finishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ince Rue Club
Pridayv
Ihs
Zoo Zoo
van Natta
Van
Mirott
Ruby Fields
E. G. Vields
Baby
Billy Briggs
Frank Jacobs
Dr. Short
Jacobs
Gladwell
Dr. Sellers
Ceeeees
Lady Constance
W. N. Short
Minuette
Harry Phelps
E. G. Fields
K K
J. C. Pierson
Leo Montgomery
Charles Daw
Geneva
H. H. Gates
Frank Helwig Dead In Indianapolis
Frank E. Nelwig, 38, of 1005 N. Meridian, died of paresis Saturday morning at Central Insane Hospital after transfer from a Cincinnati hospital. He formerly served as superintendent of the Indianapolis chair manufacturing company and was the son in law of Edward G. Cornelius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Nelwig
N. Meridian Sr
Central Insane Hospital
Cincinnati
Indianapolis Chair Manufacturing Company
Edward G. Cornelius
Whitsett Undertaker Adds Pianos at Wulschner’s
Whitsett the undertaker of 331 N. Meridian advertises piano sales at Wulschner's 128 130 N. Pennsylvania with lowest prices and easy terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. T
Whitsett
Meridian-st
Wulschner
Pennsylvania-st
Watson Urges Early Indiana Delegation Speakership Meeting
Congressman Watson of Indiana district 6 spoke with Overstreet about calling the Indiana delegation together soon to choose a speaker candidate. He favors Henderson but will support the delegation's decision and backs a strong anti trust plank in the Republican platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Overstreet
Indiana
Henderson
Fenderson
Local Lodges Debate Building Site in Indianapolis
Indianapolis judges may rescind plans for a grand lodge independent building on Ohio Street as four lodges seek a new direction. Castle Hall association bought the lot eight years ago for about 0,000 and now faces litigation costs. offers so far are below expectations. Four lodges 1, 2, 7 and 25 plan a $20,000 structure on a Coburn site near Chrost and Delaware, with the north side of Chestnut Street as reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis IX
P.udges
Ohiost
Maas Ste
Grand Lodge
Saichusetts
Pennsylvania
A& Mitter
Indianapolis
Castle Hall Association
Chicago
Gen. Coburn
Chrost
Dela- Waresbh
George F Adams Dies on Train in Transit to Philadelphia
George F Adams 65 of Indianapolis died of heart trouble while traveling from Indianapolis to Philadelphia by rail after a weeklong illness. He had worked 38 years in veneering with Adams and Williamson. his partner Mason J Osgood and brother in law Samuel Raymond survived. Body to arrive Indianapolis 11 10 Sunday morning at 236 E New York St. Also noted a separate Coshocton Ohio death of a George Adams age six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perle B. Raymond
George F. Adams
Pittsburg
Tig Aam
Indianapolis
Adams & Williamson
Mr. Williamson
Perle B
Samuel Raymond
Mason J. Osgood
Adams
New Yorkst
Coshocton
New York
Southwestern Limited
Panhandle
Election for county school superintendent set for Monday
The county will elect a new school superintendent Monday at 10 in the auditor's office. Township trustees vote only. Incumbent W. F. Landis is the sole announced candidate, with four years more possible if re elected. Landis holds a three year teachers license and denies any scheme among superintendents to limit candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Landis
Landis
Democratic Chairman Bell Asked About Louisville Visit
A Democratic county chairman Joseph A. Bell faced a question from a prominent Democrat ahead of the National bimetallic league convention. Bell expressed confusion about the Louisville gathering, noting its significance among Democratic events since the 1896 defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Bell
Joe
Louisville
Abductor Arrested in Kidnapping Scheme Tied to the Wilsons
Carrie Jones Bella Pine a.k.a. Bella Anderson confesses in Summit New Jersey that she joined a kidnapping plot orchestrated by the Wilsons Beauregard and others to obtain ransom. Police say the Wilsons’ motive included a sensational newspaper story and seek transfer to Rockland County for trial.
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New York
Marion Clark
Carrie Jones
Summit
N. J
Wilsons
Bella Pine
Joseph Pine
Newport
R. E
Bella Anderson
Clarks
Mills
Wilson
McChuskey
Rockland County
School Board Reconsiders Marital Rule For Teachers
Friday night the School Board debated but rejected a bid to deny married women as teachers. Commissioner Robison urged understanding of the ruling and said discretion would apply if any married women wed during summer. The board also rejected turning the basement library space into a delivery room, set $10,203.55 for next year supplies, approved $3,000 for repairs on old buildings, and reported a June 1 cash balance of $55,051.66 with Miss Mary Springer appointed a teacher. All supply clerks were reelected.
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Baker
Sloan
Robison
Mary Springer
Indianapolis 36 Hour Weather Forecast
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p m June 4. Fair weather with increasing clouds and thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday. Temperature readings show morning around 78 degrees, noon near 86, 2 p m around 88 with variable winds and chances of storms above. Neighboring areas should expect similar conditions and warm notes.
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Indianapolis
Senators Unseated Reinstated In High School Senate Session
The high school senate debated suspending about half its members who left the chamber without permission. Edwin Friend Lodge moved to unseat them for the year. The motion passed by mistake then was reconsidered and the senators were restored to their seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Lodge
Edwin Friend
Union-made Smoker At Mozart Hall Strives For Cigar Boom
A mass meeting at Mozart hall Friday night, presided by Thomas Blackburn, promoted union-made cigars. Free home-made cigars drew attendees as William Strauss of New York described the sweat shop system and alleged owners use tenant houses for factory work, noting disease risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozart Hall
Thomas Blackburn
William Strauss
New York
Lodge Treasurer Sued Over Settlement Claim
George R. Louden former treasurer of Klondike lodge No. 23 Ancient order of Druids is sued by the order for 200 dollars alleging he failed to make a full settlement when retiring from the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge
George R. Louden
Klondike Lodge
No. 23
Ancient
Order of Druids
City Life Divorces Granted and Legal Grant
Divorces granted Saturday include Cora from Alvin Jones for cruelty, Elisha from Cora Smith for abandonment, Richard from Martha Walton for abandonment, and How ard G from Minnie BK for cruelty. Judge Carter sustained a motion for a new trial in Ida Muné Pearson versus the Big Four railroad. Pearson, crushed at a Cincinnati station, won $5,400. Hattie Clark sues husband John for divorce alleging neglect, spent finances on another woman and assault.
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Cora
Alvin Jones
Elisha
Cora Smith
Richard
Martha Walton
Howard G
Minnie BK. Sanborn
Judge Carter
Ida Muné Pearson
Big Four Railroad
Miss Pearson
Cincinnati
Hattie Clark
John
Pro Bono Cigar Offer and Dustless Oats Ad Brief
A vintage ad line-up promotes a ten cent smoke and a pro bono cigar trial. It also advertises Jane’s Dustless Oats for horses, signaling a mid-century consumer goods promotion and livestock feed product.
Spain Cedes Pacific Islands to Germany for 25 Million Pesetas
Madrid reports a convention signed by Duke de Almadova transferring the Caroline, Pelew, and Marianne islands to Germany. Germany pays 25 million pesetas for them and receives three coaling stations and most favored nation trading rights.
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Spondent
The
Daily Mail
Germany
Spain
Duke de Almadova
Caroline, Pelew
Marianne
Germany cheers Spain ceding Caroline Islands
Berlin reports the queen regent of Spain announced the Caroline Islands would be ceded to Germany. German officials praise the move as a boost to imperial colonial policy and naval strategy, with broad Reichstag support except for socialists and radicals.
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Berlin
Spain
Caroline Islands
Germany
Carolines
Herr von Sguelow
Reichstag
U S Cites Spain Spain cession of Carolines to Germany disputed
The state department has not received official word on Spain ceding the Caroline islands to Germany. The United States would not be consulted and likely would not favor the transfer. The Carolines flank the Honolulu Manila route and Guam sits central in the area, a strategic position feared if controlled by Germany.
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Washington
State Department
Spain
Carolines
Germany
Madrid
United States
Guam
Honolulu
Philippines
Caroline Islands
Philippine
Germanys Pacific Base Network Seen In New Treaty
Washington reports Germany has secured a complete naval route from Honolulu to Manila through Spain, with Ladrones and Tanapag Harbor linking to Guam. The piece notes American constraints at Paris limited gains, and outlines Germanys Pacific sphere matching Englands global reach.
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Washington
Germany
Honolulu
Manila
Spain
United States
Pacific
Guam
Tanapag Harbor
Salapan Island
Charleston
Dewey
Okton
Baltimore
Manila Bay
Kow Chow
Saiapan Pelew
Ponape
Marshalls
England
Globe
Personal. J Fred Wilson to be buried Sunday at 2 P M
The notice states burial for J Fred Wilson at G wood on Sunday at 2 P M. It names Chairman Bernly of the Republican central committee Judge Bundy Castle and several cronies planning a fishing trip next Turkey Lake. Mrs Dietrich retires after years in business and sells stock to a Washington goods house. Is Schissel's Bath House lists Temperature 76 and admission 15 percent.
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J. Fred Wilson
G Wood
Bernly
Republican Central Committee
Bundy
O. Castle
Pol
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State Institute
Fairbanks
Father D’arco
G. Cleveland
Mr. van Natta
Little Elgin
F. B. Jacobs
D. B. Shideler
Black Wilson
John Knight
Frank Helwig
Jim Watson
Man Watson
George Adams
Navy
City Life
London
Engyego
Philippine Storns
Rebece
I Dds
Mindenoa
Er Dewey
Schissel’s
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