Native trick in an attempt to fool the Americans
Manila dispatch reports northern Luzon communistic groups forming to divide property. Thousands of natives seeking food in Manila are turned away to avoid famine and disease, while insurgents allegedly confiscate their rations. US forces distribute rice and soldiers prepare to return home as regiments depart. President Schurman plans a southern island tour before July return.
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Manila
Luzon
President Schurman
Philippines Commission
Prof
Schurman
United States
Fourth Cavalry
North Dakota
Morong
ED L. Keen
Plucky Sergeant Jones Captures Filipino Flag at Jaro
Report from Manila via the Freedom cites Sergeant Clement Jones of the Tennessee regiment as performing a bold action during the campaign. He crossed into enemy territory under fire to uproot and retrieve a Filipino flag and staff, then returned while enemy Mauser fire rained down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Manila
Clement Jones
Tennessee Regiment
Tennessee
Jaro
Navy invites families to Guam voyage on Solace
The navy department invites wives mothers children and other near relatives of naval officers stationed at Guam to sail to Guam aboard the Solace which departs San Francisco July 1. The ship will carry supplies to Guam and the Philippines but will not carry women and children to the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Guam
Solace
San Francisco
Philippines
After the Sugar Trust Adjudged in Ohio
Attorney-general Frank S. Monnett served notice on Henry O. Havemeyer, head of the American Sugar Refining Company, that Ohio law declares the firm a trust and imposes a £50 daily fine for continuing business after notice. John E. Parsons said no specific violation is stated and no intent to break state law is known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank 5
Monnett
Ohio
Henry O. Havemeyer
American Sugar Refining Company
John E. Parsons
Sugar
Why Shouldn't She Lecture Sparks Debate on Marriage
Dr Hartland Law of San Francisco spoke at the Berkeley lyceum on higher physical conditions and women. He argued that women should freely choose their spouse and seek marriage without social offense, urging equal opportunity in selecting a father for their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hartland Law
San Francisco
Berkeley Lyceum
Confessed Crime From Three Years Past Surfaces
Richmond Indiana June 7. Special agent Burt, hotel Westcott steward, went to the police chief asking to be locked up. He says that three years ago in Chicago he paid a forged $100 check and that related details involve Newark and Bedell company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
I. F. Burt
Westcott
Chicago
Hanna on Bossism at Cleveland Chamber Banquet
Senator Hanna praised good citizenship and urged business leaders to participate in politics to curb professional politicians. He echoed Rabbi Greis in saying political involvement is essential to prevent bosses and corrupt influence in city and state affairs. Hanna planned to depart for Europe on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, CO
Hanna
Chamber of Commerce
Rabbi Greis
Greis
Eve
Europe
Stricken gypsy husband of Princess Chimay dies of plague
Cairo June 7 Janas Rigo husband of Princess Chimay dies at his villa near Alexandria from bubonic plague after festivities for their newborn twins. English doctors failed to save him as servants flee and the villa is quarantined. The Princess, formerly Clara Ward of Detroit, is under close watch.
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Cairo
Janas Rigo
Chimay
Alexandria
Rigo
Princess of Chimay
Clara Ward
Detroit
Joseph Chimay
Belgium
Paris
LaFollette to Seek Rehearing in Portland Antitrust Case
Jesse LaFollette attorney for Portland natural gas and oil company plans petition for rehearing and oral argument after a Supreme Court antitrust decision. He says no exceptions to the law but that the case as presented warranted affirmation of the lower court. Judge Jordan notes the filing is not a model and a rehearing is expected despite cautious praise of the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse LaFollette
United States District
Portland Natural Gas and Oil Company
Supreme Court
Tower Court
Jordan
Isa Follette
Troubles in the Orient Report from Victoria on Asian conflict
Empress of Japan reports the May execution of 11 Japanese scientists by a Russian Cossack commander for alleged spying. A May 18 clash between German and Chinese forces left 260 Chinese and three Germans dead. German troops looted a Chinese temple, destroying idols as 20,000 Chinese rioters attacked before the Germans retreated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Boiled Alive At City Brewery Tragedy
A floor collapse at Moffat's brewery in Buffalo on Tuesday sent Augustus Zube into a vat of boiling malt where he died Tuesday evening. Andrew Loudon, a milk dealer's driver, was scalded and left with severe injuries but may survive.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Moffat
Augustus Zube
Andrew Loudon
Zube
Loudon
Railway postal clerks hear opening address in Denison
Delegates and officers of the Association of railway postal clerks attend the opening address by Col. C. E. Wilson in Denison. The credentials committee is named and Shaffer reports the group flourishing. Shaffer earns admiration after securing a $163000 appropriation for heavy mail classes.
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Association of Railway Postal Clerks
Denison
Col. C. E. Wilson
Thomas Taggart
C. T. Holloway
Wotan
Indianapolis
Shaffer
J. W. Brown
Atlanta
C. J. Greene
Essex
N. H
A. J. Bradley
Detroit
Sec.treas
George Wood
Portsmouth
Association
C. L. Shaffer
Chicago
Vn Sit
Washington
Mr. Sheffer
Under Cover Report on County Clerk and Sheriff Offices
Investigators Bookwalter and Mc Caslin present a two part report to county commissioners. One section covers fees from delinquents that may cover salaries of the investigators. the other critiques conduct of the offices. An investigator offered limited remarks on alleged crookedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bookwalter
George H. McCaslin
Ward's Plea to Open Saloon on Cap itol Ave
County commissioners heard Fred Ward and supporters argue he is a fit person to run a saloon at the Kissel garden site on N Capitol Ave. A remonstrance signed by nearby property owners and voters alleges Ward previously ran a saloon and violated liquor laws. Hearing adjourned to allow the county attorney to rule on Ward's place description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ward
Kissel Garden
N. Capitol Ave
Ward
Not Hot Says Prof Wappenhans On Damp Weather
The article quotes Prof Wappenhans arguing that heat is not real heat but damp air from recent storms causes discomfort. He cites a 100 degree reading in June 1893 as a reference and notes the record high so far is 91 degrees on June 5 between 1 and 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wappenhans
Indiana Geologist Reports Cement Plant Plans in Syracuse
State geologist Blatchley returns from Sandusky Ohio with details for a forthcoming report. He notes a Portland cement firm plans a $200,000 plant at Syracuse in Kosciusko county Indiana using marl from Indiana.
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Indiana
Blatchley
Sandusky, C
Syracuse
Kosciusko County
Shattered Minds in Local Insanity Declarations
Mrs. Mary E. Hemburg aged 46 widow was declared insane on Wednesday with delusions about bats in her throat and frogs in her mouth. Malinda Wright aged 16 was also declared of unsound mind, believing her father intends to kill her.
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Mary E. Hemburg
Malinda Wright
Governor Mount Better Briefly Stricken with Lung Congestion
Governor Mount sat up on Wednesday after being affected by a slight congestion of the lungs. The brief health update notes no further details and suggests a minor illness with no immediate disruption to duties.
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Mount
Washington Notes and Diplomatic Dining Details
Secretary of State and Mrs John Hay hosted the new Spanish minister and the Duchess DArcos at dinner Tuesday night. Diplomatic corps members attended. Indiana surgeons recommended for pension bureau duties include Dr. J H Christie Canaan Dr George C Lewis Madison Dr S M Dillis Columbia Dr S L McPherson Washington. Final preparations complete for laying the German American cable.
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John Hay
Duchess D'Arcos
Diplomatic Corps
Indiana
The
Pension Bureau
J. H. Christi
Canaan
Geo. C. Lewis
Madison
S.M. Dillis
Columbia
S. L. McPherson
Washington
Electing a Bishop in New Southern Indiana Diocese
A diocesan convention in Grace chapel discussed electing a prospective bishop for the new southern Indiana diocese. Key figures included Bishop Vincent and Rt Rev Walter Scott. Rev Dinslow chaired, Rev Willis Dingle secretary, and parish petitions plus financial plans were reviewed.
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Southern
Indiana
Grace Chapel
Southern Indiana
William Charles Hengen
Vincennes
Christchurch
DeLeo Burk
St. James’ Church
Graham
Indianapolis
Vincent
Southern Ohio
Walter Scott
Northern
Scott
Dinslow
Muncie
Willis D.ngle
White
Dr. Braggs
Evansville
W H Eden Dies After Three Day Illness
William H. Eden died at his father Asa Eden's home 2337 North Meridian Street Indianapolis after ulceration of the stomach. Born in Lexington Kentucky in 1853 he moved to Indianapolis in 1863. A cigarmaker by trade he was active in politics supporting T Taggart and belonged to the cigarmakers union and Druids Capitol Grove. He is survived by brothers Charles Catherine and Mrs William P Wallace with another brother James H died in Nebraska four months ago. The funeral is set for Wednesday afternoon from the residence.
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William H. Eden
Asa Eden
N. Meridian Sr
Lexington
Indianapolis
T. Taggart
Cigarmakers’ Union
The
Druids
Capitol Grove
Chas. Eden
Catherine Eden
William P. Wallace
James H
Nebraska
Tim Murphy
Indianapolis Makers Tour Dayton via Pennsylvania Train
A special Pennsylvania train carried 189 members and friends of the Indianapolis manufacturers' club to Dayton on Tuesday. They were hosted by the National Cash Register company which offers club rooms dining rooms baths a library kindergarten parlors and a cooking school to employees at no cost. The NCR plant employs 1910 people and operates without a superintendent with a employee committee as supervisors. Prizes totaling 1250 annually reward employee ideas for factory improvements. A meal was served in the women's dining room with President Patterson giving a welcome and D M Parry replying. On the return trip the party dined in Richmond as guests of Richmond manufacturers.
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Pennsylvania
Indianapolis Manufacturers’ Club
Dayton
National Cash Register Company
Unech
Patterson
D. M. Parry
Richmond
Levey Bros to Erect Five Story Building
Levey Bros. & Co. plans a five story steel building on West Maryland Street replacing their old structure. The new $30,000 to $40,000 facility will add room as orders overwhelm current space, secretary Gross Brenner notes.
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Levey Bros. & Co
Maryland St
Grossbrenner
Street Cleanliness Fine Levied On Contractor
R Wurnas, street cleaning contractor, was fined 180 dollars for failing to properly clean improved streets during May. The Board of Works approved deductions, leaving a net balance of 3 996.88 dollars as of Wednesday.
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R. W. Wurnas
Board of Works
Good-Bye Old Party A Disappointed Republican Letter
A letter from a veteran Republican in Eckerly dated June 5 1895 pleads for a state appointment after decades of party service. He protests delays by Hon. A. B. Fant and threatens to abandon the party, stating he has four sons who will vote and that he can no longer wait for a position. He urges leaders to show the letter.
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Eckerly
Ecerty
Ind
A. B. Fant
Public safety league chairs push rail liaison drive
SAHM TALKS OUT chairmen appointed to stir railroad sentiment across the city report to the Public Safety League at the Commercial club. About 15 900 to 18 000 volunteers are mobilized for the enterprise as J K Lilly Albert Sahm W H Schmitts W F Moore Jon Ohleyer George J Borst Charles A Gauss and Harold Seoiten are named chairs. Meantime city attorney Kern and Engineer Jeup plan a Chicago trip to advance the movement. Albert Lahm criticizes a Board of Trade quorum failure, noting 18 governors present and accusing railroad interests of dominating the session.
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Public Safety League
Commercial Club
Aledges
Enterprise
J. K. Lilly
Albert Sahm
W. H. Schmitts
W. F. Moore
Jon , Ohleyer
George J. Borst
Charles A. Gauss
Harold Seoiten
Minger Taggart
Kern
Jeup
Chicago
Albert Lahm
Board of Trade
Fie
Iip worth league convention seeks 25 000 extra accommodations
The entertainment committee for the Iip worth league international convention in Indianapolis plans for 25 000 more attendees. They estimate 50 000 could attend and delegates will stay in private homes. A $12 subscription is proposed to cover costs and visitors are expected to spend at least $250 000 in the city. The committee seeks more free entertainment offers for 200 speakers and will conduct a citywide canvass soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indianapolis forecast for next 36 hours
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 6 p.m. Wednesday shows cooler air and possible thunderstorms tonight then cooler fair weather on Thursday. Temperatures recorded 7 a.m. 77, noon 83, 2 p.m. 74.
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Indianapolis
City Board Debates Capitol Avenue Walk Plans
The Board of Works splits over cement vs curb side walks from Indiana Ave to Tenth St on Capitol Ave, with 30 residents opposing curb-line walks to protect shade trees. A petition favors property-line walks. 4 residents support. The board later tweaks Broadway street paving and acts on cement walks and brick pavement on several streets, with rescissions and new requests for others.
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Board of Works
Jean
Capitol-ave
Indiana-ave
Tenth-st
Moore
Montgomery
Downing
Broadway
Twentieth-st
Central
Callegeave
Blackford-st
Washington
Maryland-st
Maryland
Georgia
Market-st
Senate-ave
West-st
Twelfth-st
Illinois
Illinois-st
Michigan
Wnorth-St
Kruger Milner conference collapses as talks fail
London reports that the Kruger Milner conference at Bloemfontein broke down with no concessions. Main disputes were franchise rights for outlanders and Transvaal independence under the 1881 London convention. Kruger resisted discussing independence, signaling a serious drift toward conflict.
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London
Lord Selbourne
Bloemfel
Transvaal
Chamberlain
Lord Ssibourne
England
Orange Free State
Queen Victoria
Kruger
Bloemfontein
Milner
Clever swindle drains German Insurance Bank of 1000
A fraud in Louisville on Monday saw two well dressed men obtain 5000 in currency from Edmund Rapp assistant cashier of the German Insurance Bank by posing as William Edmunds. The forged check was discovered at the clearing house Tuesday afternoon with no clue to the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Edmund Rapp
Edmunds
Citizens’ National
William Edmunds
Antil
Wasted gas case ties up Marion well injunction issued
Two million feet of natural gas were wasted daily at a well on Frank War Vactor’s farm near Marion to obtain barrels of oil. Deputy Moores secured an injunction against Van Wader Greggs Thomas McDonald and Charles Kert. sheriff closed the well. Judge Paulus sets June 19 for further hearing. The state claims the oil is worth about five dollars per unit, landowner receiving one sixth, while gas value is far higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank War
Marion
Olthers
Moores
van Wvader
Ws Greggs
Thomas McDonald
Charles Kert
Paulus
Circuit Court
Ransdell faces local mayoral convention split
Indianapolis party factions debate support for Dan R in a looming mayoral convention. Beveridge, Hanty, Hawkins, and Schmidt are cited as objecting or hedging. If Ransdell loses ground, he may withdraw to avoid fracturing party unity before the race.
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Beveridge and Hanty
Indianapolis
Dan-R
Ments
Ranse
Hawkins
Schmidt
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New Albany
Col. Statsenburs
Epi
Bishop White
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St. David's Parish
St. Paul's
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Wake
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