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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1901
Page
2
By a 16 to vote the Platt amendment was accepted by the Cuban constitutional convention with 16 supporters and several named opponents listed. The proceedings showed no discussion as the measure passed.
Washington reports officials feel gratified by Cuba's final acceptance of the Platt amendment. With Cuba's expression of faith in the United States, US troops are expected to be recalled soon. Secretary Root praised Cuba for taking the wisest act for its independence and for the future backing of the United States.
Six individuals named Bilvala Fortun Lacret Portuondo Castro Manduley are listed in the readable text segment. The passage provides no context on roles events or affiliations. Further details are not available from the fragment.
At Port Royal Pennsylvania a young girl waits at the mouth of the burning mine for news of her lover Taylor Gonzales Jr. The explosion killed 18, trapping four miners including Gonzales. She declares I have sent him to his death, standing vigil as rescue attempts unfold.
Tron’s poolroom in News alley is open with lively races and good business. Tron says he will not close unless prosecuted. Police Supt. Quigley stated on Thursday that he will be prosecuted after a prior arrest a year ago ended in an acquittal.
A former college athlete testifies that Grape-Nuts Food restored endurance and energy after two weeks of use. He reports improved digestion, steadier nerves, and enhanced study focus, noting several university athletes now use the product.
The township assessor compiles lists showing Mayor Taggart earns 34000 yearly with 33200 in personal property, and his accounts due exceed payable by 5217. Other officials including Mayor Taggart’s home on N Capitol, Controller E M Johnson, President Albert Sahm, Blugh J McGowan, and Commissioners Maguire McMillen Mahoney list various personal items such as pianos, ponies, carriages, and small assets.
Chicago obituary notes the death of William Giles an ex-slave who baked waf fles and cooked possum for General Ulysses S Grant during the Civil War. He spent 20 years in Chicago after years in Washington where Grant employed him in a confidential role.
Jacob Leffler and his housekeeper Annie Hunscher faced a police court hearing on a charge of living together. Officers found him in bed with his young son. Leffler noted his shoes under her bed and clothes in her room. Hunscher, once a restaurant waiter, was described as pretty as the picture. Lettier a city peddler with several wagons.
Government circles report a plan to levy 250 million dollars on Transvaal gold mines to pay half the Boer War expenses. Public announcement could come soon. The move shocks kaffir stockholders but pleases the general public who blame the mines for starting the war.
About 25 more Stand ard wheel works employees walked out Thursday morning, leaving roughly 35 skilled workers. Organizer Blue of the Central labor union says all union members joined the strike Wednesday. The strikers demand reinstatement of 12 discharged men and weekly wages. Company officials expect no settlement until Terre Haute board acts, with Kalamazoo and other plants viewed as potential trouble spots. Supt. Bosler says only six hands, mostly boys, struck and 46 remain. he will not recognize the union.
Brown-Ketcham and Allfree engine works concede pattern makers demands and workers return to their posts by Saturday. Nordyke & Marmon, Dean Bros, and National automotive remain out, nine yet. National Metal Trades claims $500000 to oppose machinists is a bluff. Chandler Taylor boilermakers strike for nine hours work ten hours pay, union not yet sanctioned.
Millionaire Henry M. Flagler filed for divorce under the new Florida insanity law. He arrived in Miami with Judges Raney and Jones to file the notice and initiate proceedings. Flagler plans to remarry soon after the divorce.
The battleship Oregon, under Capt. Chas M. Thomas, arrived in San Francisco on a welcome by cannon and whistles. Crowds lined the water front as the homecoming of the battleship heightened patriotic display. Oregon sailed from Yokohama May 16 and will stay about ten days before heading north to dry dock.
Police chase Wilfred Blondin, husband of the Chemsford victim, suspected of fleeing toward Canada on a bicycle after the body was identified. Blondin, once a Boston baker, left town following the discovery amid reports of frequent quarrels over money. In New York, actress Edna Wallace Hopper and John N. Gallatin call off their engagement amid family opposition.
A Modern Woodmen delegation led by Henry Warrum, joined by ten woodmen and Commercial club members, travels to St Paul to win the next biennial camp. They hope to host 100 000 visitors in Indianapolis in 1903.
Glasgow on Thursday conferred the degree of Doctor of Laws on Andrew Carnegie during a formal ceremony at the university.
A vintage claim asserts that a specific signature appears on every box of Laxative Bromo Quittine, branding it as the cure all remedy of the era. The text emphasizes authenticity and nationwide availability through a bold sales pitch.
The National Supply Company of West Virginia paid a $100,000 fee to comply with the Foreign Corporation Act and named A. J. Mitchell of Montpelier as agent. The action coincides with local reports of geologist inquiries about drilling depths for tren ton rock near Evansville and Princeton.
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