Assassination of Gen Luna Shocks Philippines
June 13 Manila report says Gen Antonio Luna, rival to Aguinaldo, was killed by orders of Aguinaldo after a confrontation at his headquarters in Kabanatuan. Luna had opposed Aguinaldo and forced peace commissioners to withdraw. Guards seized him, Ney stabbed him, and Luna died within minutes. reaction among Filipinos was loud rejoicing.
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Manila
Anonio Luna
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Luna
Kabanatuan
Ney
Funston
Santo Tomas
Lawton reports costly engagement near Zapote river
General Otis telegram from Manila reports Lawton’s troops clashed with insurgents at the Zapote river crossing near Bacoor Cavite. He says the Americans drove the enemy with heavy losses and that American casualties were 30. Insurgents in the southern area are scattered and retreating with doubtful future resistance.
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Washington
Otis
War Department
Manila
Lawton
Zapote River
Bacoor
Cavite
Unidentified man found in the bay mystery continues
The identity of the man whose mutilated body parts were recovered in the bay remains unknown. No leads or identifications have emerged from investigators or witnesses as of today June 13 in New York.
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the Bay
New York
Fire damages Monarch grocery and stock in second floor blaze
A fire at Monarch grocery on N E Washington street caused heavy water damage to stock on the first floor and ruined goods on the second floor. Losses run 10 000 dollars with about 4 000 dollars insured. causes under investigation with matches suspected. Several tenants, including Patrick J. Ryan and J A Hanson, suffered related losses while firemen battled the blaze.
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Monarch Grocery
N. E. Washington St
Patrick J. Ryan
J. A. Hanson
Barrett
G. Koehler
Nis
L. P. Harlan
Severe Battle Near Manila Amid Philippine Insurrection
June 13 report describes a major engagement near Las Pinas with Filipino artillery and U S forces led by Gen Lawton. American troops, aided by Helena and Monadnock, push and retreat multiple times, suffering two officers and 19 men wounded as heavy fighting continues along the line.
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Manila
Philippines
Las Pinas
Helena
Fourteenth Infantry
Lawton
Ninth
Twelfth
Two More Regiments Ordered to the Philippines
Washington June 13 reinforcements for the Philippines appear necessary after Manila reports. In addition to 5000 enlistments, orders sent to the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth Infantry to report to San Francisco and prepare for Philippine service with limited officers and companies.
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Philippines
Washington
Manila
San Francisco
Wold
Democratic states push anti Angio alliance plank
The Record reports Democratic leaders urge state conventions to adopt strong resolutions accusing the McKinley administration of helping England and miscasting Germany in war era. Ohio’s state convention slated next month to lead with anti Anglo American alliance plank and a plank denouncing imperialist collaboration with England.
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Chicago
Germany
Spain
Ohio
McKinley
England
Indianapolis Manufacturers Face Paris Exposition Gap
Secretary Woollen of the Commercial club warns that Indianapolis risks no local articles at the 1900 Paris exposition unless manufacturers act. He notes little effort toward Paris, with time left to recruit wares for shipment abroad. Two local firms have applied for Philadelphia floor space as the Philadelphia exposition opens September 14.
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Indianapolis
Woollen
Commercial Club
Paris
Philadelphia
Epworth League Convention Controversy Rises in Indianapolis
The Epworth tent dispute unsettles organizers as talks with Commercial club and Board of Trade provoke debate. W C Van Arsdel urges moving the event due to lawn restrictions and hotel limits, while others press to keep Indianapolis and accommodate attendees. Concerns grow over housing and public sentiment as officials push for a firm decision.
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Epworth
Epworth League
Commercial Club
Board of Trade
W. C. van Arsdel
State House
van Arsdel
Tomlinson Hall
Lashy
Vest
Seventh Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
Indianapolis
Overstreet Opposes Anti Civil Service Movement
Congressman Overstreet dismisses the Washington anti civil service group led by Baker. He predicts the merit system will endure with possible changes but believes the law will not be repealed. He notes a West Point cadet selection this week from Marion and Johnson counties, with three candidates to be met in person.
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Overstreet
New
Washington Organization
Baker
Congress
John C. Chaney
Indiana
Overstrest
Marion County
Johnson County
West Point
Tuxedo Park Post Office Site Clash Feared
Citizens of Tuxedo Park end quarreling over a new post office substation after Postmaster Hess threatens to request departmental reversal. Two sites emerge Washington Garfield Mrs Wolf’s grocery and Sherman Drive New York Street with Hess favoring the former. Union Station lease steps toward closure for five years starting August 1 at $1,200 annually.
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Tuxedo Park
Hess
PURSE SNATCHERS ARRESTED AFTER $5.35 ROBBERY
Detectives Kinney and Thornton arrest Maurie Bruce and Rose Jackson for pocketbook snatching from Mrs. Morman at Was son’s store. The pair denied charges, later confessing after separate police questioning. They admitted taking $3.35 and discarding the pocketbook. Both reportedly have prior arrests for larceny.
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Kinney
Thornton
Maurie Bruce
Rose Jackson
Morman
Thirtieth St
Wasson
New York
Fountain Hotel
Yells in the Night on W Walnut Street
Police respond to loud cries near W Walnut Street at 2 am. Charles Cox, a former convict, held a woman’s mouth shut while she tried to sound the alarm. Maggie Hoffrey, said to be Cox’s companion, was released after questioning. Cox received ten days in jail and a ten dollar fine.
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W. Walnut Sr
Kinney
Charles Cox
Maggie Hoffrey
Thom Cox
Deadlock in Police Inpector Appointment Delays Hire
The safety board has left the humane in spector spot vacant for four months amid a deadlock among appointing parties. The Indiana humane society named Patrolman Caldwell Democrat as a candidate but was told no Republican need apply. A board member and Supt. Quigley favor Detective Wilson, while another member supports a Republican candidate, delaying the decision.
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Board of Safety
Indiana Humane Society
Patrolman
Caldwell
Quigley
Wilson
Straw Hats Straw Hatters Clash at Seaton's Store
A noisy scene at Seaton's hat store stirs patrons as straw hats become focus of clash over a sales dispute. Customers watch vendors and staff. no injuries reported.
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Seaton’s
Silk Stockings Boycott Looms Over Club Building
H C Decker representing the carpenters union met with President Dan Ransdell and Secretary Hays of the Columbia club to avert a strike on the new building. Officers pledged work by union men at union scale and to fix ten hour days. A telegram to Dayton lumber company was sent to send a representative to settle the dispute. The carpenters union warned of a general boycott against any Columbia club member running for attire if union workers are removed.
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H. C. Decker
Carpenters’ Union
Dan Ransdell
Hays
Columbia Club
Dayton Lumber Cemyxiny
Ball Club Boycott Pushes City Labor Friction
A central labor union meeting unanimously adopts a boycott against the Indianapolis baseball team in all Western league games until the contract for punting signs on fences with non union painters is annulled. Delegates discuss union labeled shirts and grievances of cigar makers while callers urge beer talks and aid for Hamilton Ohio and Milwaukee laborers.
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Central Labor Union
Indianapolis
United Organizations
Hamilton
Milwaukee
Smash-up injures six on I and W passenger freight collision
A collision at Gosport junction between 11 and 12 Tuesday forenoon left six injured. Postal clerk Frederick W. Dickhut of Indianapolis and freight engine engineer Chas A. Wood were hurt, with Dickhut in serious condition. Four others suffered bruises. The passenger train failed to stop and struck the freight engine on the main track. the freight train was on a siding. Wrecking crew was dispatched from Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Gosport Junction
Frederick W. Dickhut
Hoyt Ave
Chas
A. Wood
Wide World Snippets From The Era
Six days walking match in New York declared off after a rock killed by Stephen C. Meriweather 18. Viola Brown of Philadelphia inhaled gas. Earthquake shocks felt in San Francisco with no damage. Baldwin Locomotive Works shipped 33 locomotives to India. Eliza Stubblefield and Jas L West on trial in St Louis for car robbery. Three black men jailed at Leavenworth for assault on two white girls. Lynching talked of. Augustus Thomas play Arizona premiered in Chicago to critical praise.
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New York
Stephen C. Meriweather
Viola. M. Brown
Philadelphia
Undertaker
San Francisco
Baldwin Locomotive Works
India
Eliza Stubblefield
Jas. L. West
St. Louis
New Upright Pianos at Down Payment and Monthly Plan
New upright pianos available with $10 down and monthly payments at Wuilschner's located at 128 130 North Pennsylvania Street.
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Wuilschner’s
Pennsylvania-st
Tornado Devastates New Richmond and Surrounding Areas
Reports from New Richmond Wisconsin describe a cyclone that destroyed the town and caused massive loss of life and property. Incidents include fires after the strike, collapsed stores, ruined infrastructure, and widespread flooding affecting Sparta and Winona. Rail service halted, bridges washed out, and several dams removed.
Severe cyclone devastates Minnesota Wisconsin towns
A cyclone swept across the Mississippi valley causing many deaths and extensive property damage from New Richmond to Hastings. Rail, telegraph, and telephone lines were disrupted, crops ruined, bridges washed away, and towns like Hudson and Minneapolis faced heavy flooding and infrastructure damage.
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ST. Pawl, Minn
Mississippi Valley
New Richmond
Hudson
Wis
Hastings
Minn
Mississippi
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Mankato
Education address highlights 67 graduates at Manual training school
President Burris A Jenkins of University of Indianapolis spoke on Education to 67 graduates at commencement in English's Opera House. Music by the school orchestra, Elizabeth Steinhagen gave the salutatory and Louis Bornstein the valedictory praising Principal Charles E Emerich. Dr Allison Maxwell presented the diplomas. High school commencement follows Wednesday night.
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Burris A. Jenkins
University of Indianapolis
Manual Training School
English
Opera House
Elizabeth Steinhagen
Jlouis Bornstein
Charles E. Emerich
Allison Maxwell
Wanted good lookin girl for a wife sign on widower home
Lee De Hart, 76, a grass widower, has a jokey sign on his front door reading Wanted, good lookin young girl for a wife Not too many call at once. Passengers on Broad Ripple cars crane to read it as they pass. He says it’s a joke and enjoys the curiosity it creates.
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Lee DeHart
Broad Ripple
Lee de Hart
Miss Field Reads Eugene Field Poems at Tabernacle
Miss Mary French Field daughter of the late Eugene Field read from her father's poems at the Tabernacle church Monday night. Her tender selections such as Little Boy Blue and Some Time moved the audience to tears. An informal reception followed in the church parlors.
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Miss Field
Mary French Field
Eugene Field
Tabernacle Church
Dr John Clay files bankruptcy in federal court
Dr John S. Clay of Valparaiso filed a bankruptcy petition in federal court on Tuesday. The filing lists $4,252 in secured debts and $8,965 in unsecured debts against $86 in assets.
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John S. Clay
Valparaiso
Park board fails to meet to award roadway dam contracts
The park board did not meet on Tuesday to award the contracts for a roadway a dam and a bear pit. No alternative meeting time has been scheduled.
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Park Board
Pro Bono Cigar At Se s Lowest Prices
A brief item notes discounted cigars at Se s with low prices and mentions Vanderposk 21 B Meridingst as a point of reference.
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Vanderposk
Meridingst
Death toll soars after New Richmond train wreck in Wisconsin
June 13 report from St. Paul says the Wisconsin Central line mishap near Hudson trapped and burned victims. Officials estimate 500 dead, with dozens more found daily. many victims perished in cellars as buildings collapsed during the storm. A traveling man survived with minor injuries while others were killed or crushed by wreckage.
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New Richmond
Nicollet
Main St
Williams’ Drug Store
St. Paul
St. Croix County
Wisconsin
Minn
Wisconsin Central
Hudson
Wisconsin Centres
Relief Rushes to New Richmond After Disaster
St Pauls relief committee reports 240 dead and about 100 injured at New Richmond. City leaders appeal for funds to bury the dead and aid the wounded. Northwestern Railway works to rescue and transport victims as Minneapolis and St Paul hospitals prepare to intake victims. Two train loads head to St Paul for care.
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ST. Paul
Mimn
St.@ Pauls
Minneapolis
Volunteers Reported to Be Called for Service
Col W T Durbin of the 161st Indiana went to Washington to confer with the war department amid reports the president will issue a volunteer call. A dispatch from Anderson quotes the president’s plan, and Durbin may be commissioned if volunteers are called independent of state lines.
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W. T.durbin
Indiana
Washington
War Department
Anderson
Durbin
Col.Durbin
Special Contract Suit Heads to Supreme Court
Rob Ledert Lowry brings suit against State Life Insurance Co seeking injunction. He alleges the company violates law by denying policy holders access to contracts while others receive them. Judge Leathers sets a mediate hearing as case advances toward the supreme court.
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Supreme Court
Lowry
Attorney-General
Rob Ledert Lowry
Lfe Insurance Company
Carm
Leathers
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area brief outlook
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 36 hours ending 8 p m includes occasional thunder showers tonight and Wednesday. Temperatures around 77 degrees noon and at 7 p m.
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Indianapolis
Hagenbach’s Trained Animals Show In Indianapolis
A Hagenbach trained animals exhibition travels to Indianapolis with demonstrations in two locations Walnut Street and Massachusets Street. The act features many species performing tricks noted as marvelous for audiences.
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Hagenbach
Indianapolis
Nois-Sts
Massachuse Walnut-st
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