Brave Lawton's bold Cavite campaign shown in action
Gen. Lawton leads a fast paced assault in Cavite driving natives from trenches and towns. American losses run four killed and 80 wounded while Colorado troops return to Manila ragged hungry but proud of their exploits. Lawton's fearless leadership and near misses inspire his men as rainy season pressures continue.
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Lawton Narrow Escape At Las Pinas Manila
June 12 Sunday report from Manila details Gen. Lawton's brigade under Wheaton circling south of Las Pinas and engaging a large Filipino force. Lawton suffered a narrow escape as staff officers' horses were shot, the Colorado regiment dispersed the natives, terrain hindered advance and limited water, troops stripped to waists seeking survival.
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Manila
Wheaton
Lawton
Las Pinas
More Troops Needed for Philippines
Washington reports from Manila in dispatches show a push to recruit at least 5 000 more soldiers to fill the army to full strength. Officials discuss creating volunteers of 25 000, with Adjutant General Corbin noting plans are complete and state organizations to be dropped. President McKinley to select officers for the United States volunteers.
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Manila
Philippines
War Department
Corbin
McKinley
United States Volunteers
Home Rule Advocated by Filipino Leader Says Lieut Ford
Lieutenant John D. Ford returning from Manila reports meeting Aguinaldo several times. He calls Aguinaldo a patriot who is sincere and a fighter determined to wage war until natives obtain their own government. Ford believes natives would submit to American rule if given a chance.
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John D. Ford
Manila
Aguinaldo
War end by native priesthood claim sparks debate
Fragmentary text argues that a native priesthood could end a war swiftly and guarantee lasting peace, framing a controversial path to harmony. The incomplete passage hints at political or religious reform as a solution, but lacks concrete details or names.
Dewey arrives in Singapore ahead of schedule amid reception
At Singapore on June 12 Admiral Dewey landed a day early after cables promised Monday arrival. Gov. Mitchell was away, Capt. Duff and Consul-general Pratt met him at the Olympia. A large crowd cheered the admiral who planned a visit to the governor’s house before public events.
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Admiral Dewey
Gov. Mitchell
Duff
Pratt
Olympia
Dewey
Funeral of Capt Nichols in Cavite After Heat Death
Captain Henry Nichols of the Monadnock died at Cavite after succumbing to intense heat at Paranaque. The June funeral followed naval ceremonies as his crew endured two months without relief while he urged shelling natives from trenches to aid American forces. He collapsed Saturday noon, died two hours later after continuing to issue orders.
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Manila
Henry Nichols
Cavite
Barker
Pauruiaque
Nichols
L. Keen
Denver Wants It Republican Convention Boom
Washington reports a push by senators to hold the next Republican national convention in Denver. Senator Wolcott has worked for Denver with promises of hotels railways and telegraphic facilities and a suitable hall. Colorado boosters promise cool pleasant weather and a large Denver delegation will promote the bid at the December committee meeting.
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Denver
Minneapolis
Wolcott
Colorado
National Republican Committee
County to Open Contracts for Three Institutions
County commissioners will award contracts Thursday for three institutions for the next three months. Estimated total supplies cost around 4600 dollars including quinine capsules, whisky, clothing, beef, pork, tobacco, coffee, sugar, flour and other items for the asylum, workhouse and jail.
Licenses Urged to Renew Now by Revenue Officer
July 1 marks the revenue year opening when all special taxes including liquor licenses pool brokers cigar and others become due. Revenue Officer Glover urged prompt renewals to ease office workload and asked that licenses be taken out this month.
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Glover
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area June 13
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 8 p m June 13 calls for generally fair weather with infrequent showers Monday night and Tuesday. Temperatures recorded were 68 at 7 9 a m 77 at noon and 79 at 2 p m.
Furnas Will Probated Town Farmer Divides Farm Among Heirs
The will of Decatur township farmer Robert Furnas was probated Monday. He leaves his farm to four children John R Furnas Annie F Jessup Charles and Wilson Furnas with specific acre shares 112 acres for each except John R who gets 72 acres and 2000 cash and Wilson who receives 103 acres.
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Decatur Township
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Annie F. Jessup
Charles
Wilson
John R. Furnas
Greenfield Street Fair Excursion Tickets Offered
Pennsylvania Lines to sell low rate excursion tickets from Indianapolis Cambridge City and intermediate stations to Greenfield Indiana for Street Fair on June 14 15 16 with good return the following day.
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Greenfield Street Fair
Pennsylvania Lines
Greenfield
Ind
Indianapolis
Cambridge City
Seaton's Hat Store Ad Delivers Straw Hats and More
An advertisement touts Straw Hats at Seaton's hat store and Marcy's place selling watches jewelry diamonds and silverware at low prices. Also mentions Dustless Oats for horses.
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Seaton’s
Marcy
Louisville Primary Riots End Balloting
In Louisville on June 12 amid fierce Democratic primaries between Whallen and the administration, officers guarded ballot boxes with revolvers as police arrest dozens of election workers. The mass disorder led to the primary being declared off, many injuries, and a precinct officer occupying a ballot box with dual revolvers, holding the fort.
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Whallen
Louisville
Democratic Committee
Democrats Turn Against Free Silver Lines in St Louis
Chicago Times-Herald reports Democratic national committeemen show a move away from free silver with a growing "Smash the trusts" rallying cry. They hint at expansion and debate over party stance, noting split opinions among Georgia and Washington delegates.
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Times-Herald
Jess
Georgia
Washington
Epworth League Convention Tent Clash at State House Grounds
Epworth League conflict escalates as convention leaders threaten ultimatum to use state house grounds or relocate. Custodian Vest vows arrest if tents appear on the lawn, pinning down a tense battle over the site with governors and officials watching closely.
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State House
OC. H. Palmer
Pratt and
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Vest
Through the Heart Which May Precipitate Another War Between Feuding Factions
In Manchester Kentucky on June 12 a feud killing left Tom Baker dead in his wife's arms after a dispute over a murder charge. Baker was under guard when he was shot by Sheriff White near his house. White faces possible alibi and threats of renewed violence as clans gather from distant areas. Baker and other family members were taken into military custody for trials in Barbourville in July.
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Manchester
Tom Baker
Kentucky
White- Howard
Wil White
Sheriff White
Winchester
Col. Williams
Wylie
Jim Baker
Barbourville
DePauw Endowment Drive Heads to Meridian Meeting
Bishop Fowler of the Methodist church will speak at Meridian Street Church on June 20 to promote DePauw University twentieth century endowment fund. The campaign hopes to raise about $590,000 as a gift in 19 percent terms. Chancellor Hickman of DePauw spoke at Edwin Ray Church Sunday night in support of the drive.
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Chambersburg
Bishop Co
McCabe
M. E. Church
Philippines
Bosphorus
Constantinople
Fowler
The
Methodist Church
Meridian St. Church
DePauw University
Hickman
DePauw
Edwin Ray Church
Fatal double tragedy features separate multiple murders
A string of violent incidents includes Blud John Moore of Fort Smith killing his wife and then himself, E. G. Leake in Elkton stabbing Homer Scott to death, Joe Lepps in Louisville killing his stepfather, John Hayes in Belaire engaging in a pistol duel with a cop, and two San Saba murder witnesses murdered. Additional reports note Jos Hopper in Summerville becoming insane and killing Samuel Davis with an ax, Mrs. Margaret Trishman at Mammoth Hot Springs harming her five year old son, Samuel Roberts in Colorado Springs killing his former wife and her mother before suicide, and Russell Wright killing a woman and being wounded.
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Fort Smith
Ark
E. G. Leake
Elkton
Homer Scott
Joe Lepps
Louisville
George Lgowmaster
John Hayes
Belaire
Bateman
San Saba County
Texas
Jos. Hopper
Summerville
Tex
Samuel Davis
Margaret Trishman
Mammoth Hot Springs
Yellowstone Park
Samuel Roberts
Colorado Springs
Col
Lewis
Bryan and Sibley Ticket Suggested by Silver Republicans
A silver Republican senator notes indications point to Bryan and Sibley as next year’s ticket with solid support from regular Democrats populists and silver Republicans. The senator says Sibley’s selection is nearly settled due to work in his interest and mass popularity. Representative Bell of Colorado argues Bryan is the dominant choice for the presidential nomination among populists.
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Washington
Bryan
Sibley
Bell
Colorado
Wrecked West Bound Train Wrecks at Geneoso Ul
West bound passenger train No. 11 of the C R I P wrecked Sunday night in Geneseo Ul. Three persons fatally hurt and several others badly injured. Two chair cars and a smoker demolished. Names listed include E A Keefer Chicago Mrs A Berlan New York George R Dean Maysville N Y Conductor Henry Huntington and many others. The cause of the wreck is unknown.
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E. A. Keefer
Chicago
A. Berlan
New York
George R. Dean
Maysville
N. Y
Geo. R. Dean
W. J. Parks
Henry Huntington
J. A. Buchanan
Pittsburg
W. A. Smith
M. E. Reedy
FF. EE. Vance
Eddyville
Cerrice Nickell
Pella
Arthur Steely
Circleville
Lynching by Blacks at Sardis Miss Raises Tensions
A mob of about 200 Black men hanged a man named Simon Brooks in Sardis Mississippi after accusations of a brutal assault on Armistead, a Black woman. Brooks was hanged from a sapling as authorities reported no white involvement.
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Tenn
Simon Brooks
Sardis
Miss
Brooks
Armistead
Bill Buck
Park Board Deadlocks on Riverside Dam Road Projects
A park board quorum failed Monday morning delaying bids for the Riverside park dam, roadway, and bear pit. Mayor Taggart and Controller Johnson weighing summer construction of both dam and road, estimated at about 830,000, with 110,000 on hand and 330,000 remaining for general improvements. decision likely at a special meeting Tuesday morning.
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Riverside Park
Taggart
Johnson
Coffin
Merritt
Woll
Tramp couple in Indianapolis on vagrancy charge
A woman and Jesse C Roach were sent to the workhouse as vagrants after walking from Montezuma Indiana to Indianapolis. The woman claimed she once received fifteen thousand dollars from her late father’s estate in Danville Illinois but was left penniless after her husband exhausted the funds. They were fined five dollars plus costs each and Roach has a wife in New Jersey.
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Jesse C. Roach
Blanche Huff
Indianapolis
Montezuma
Ind
W. Washington St
Danville
Roach
Terre Haute
Clinton
Caldwell St
New Jersey
Kaminsky Slander Suit Details Trial In Circuit Court
Louis Kaminsky sues Alexander Cohen for slander in a case heard in circuit court. Both are junk dealers. Kaminsky allegedly pressed for payment after Cohen cashed a scrap iron check. Cohen allegedly called Kaminsky a thief. Kaminsky seeks about $5,000 in compensation for reputational damage.
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McKinney
Cohen
Kaminsky
Peace plan eyed to elevate Indianapolis railroad tracks
City engineer Jeup and city attorney Kern return from Chicago with a study of elevated railroad systems. An ordinance to elevate tracks in a district will be drafted and introduced after conference with railroad representatives. Mayor Taggart urges careful agreement with railroads before proceeding.
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Kern
Jeup
Chicago
Ony
Board of Works
Indianapolis
Taggart
City scheme to open Klondike avenue through stockyards grounds
City government appears to back a plan to open Klondike Avenue from Morris to Kentucky through the Interstate stockyards grounds, in effect creating a direct cut. Col M A Downing, head of the board and a large stockholder in the old stockyards, backs the proposal despite local objections. President Erwin of the Interstate stockyards warns the street will hinder his firm yet will not stop it from occupying the purchased ground.
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Board Wear Works
Klondike-ave
Morris St
Kentucky-ave
Interstate Stockyards Company
Union Stockyards Company
Col. M. A. Downing
Old Stockyards Company
Col. de Company
Erwin
Interstate Company
City Board delays paving bids for Delaware Avenue streets
The Board of Works again delays action on bids from Indian sports or a siding company to lay block pavements on Delaware and nearby north side streets. Mayor Taggart cites the board’s need for more information to avoid past trouble, while Commissioner Moore and others pledge to clarify the delay.
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Board of Works
Indian Sports
Ors
Soting Company
Delaware
Taggart
Broughes
Walt
Moore
Battleship Town in dry dock plans in Seattle
San Carlos, California notes Timothy Phelps as chairman of an international navigations firm planning two large 17 knot passenger and freight steamers. The article mentions keeping a resort open and references a Craig Craps or similar name, with scant readable details about the project and dates.
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San Carlos
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Soniaye
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