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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1899

Page

1

Bloodshed in Manila insurgent stronghold bombarded

Manila March 1 insurgent stronghold Guada loupe was bombarded Wednesday morning by a gunboat in Lasunade bay and Scott s battery of the Sixth artillery. It is estimated 50 of the enemy were killed and one Californian wounded. A California regiment battalion embarked on the St Paul for Negros. Advices from Heilo report desultory firing on pickets. Chaplain Lewis J Leland of the Tennessee regiment died at Iloilo of smallpox. Keen Spain authorized Gen Rits to offer 500000 for Spanish prisoners release Aguinaldo declined but would let Spaniards go for 7000000. Rios threatened to expose Filipinos as lawless if terms refused. Senior Flores and Senor Lorres conveyed Rios message to Aguinaldo s government.

Manila Guadaloupe Lasunade Bay Scott California Regiment St. Paul Heilo Lewis J. Leland Tennessee Regiment Iloilo Keen Spain Rits Aguinaldo Rios Ifilipinos Flores Senor Lorres Somers Committee On Cities and Towns Gilbert Fort Wayne Louttit Blankenship Eichhorn Shideler Glossbrenner Glessbrenner Marion County Aporaha

Germany withdraws ships from Manila to ease Philippine tensions

Washington reports Germany has withdrawn its warships from Manila after Dewey's request to send Ore ton to Manila. The German decision aims to protect German interests and avoid foreign interference, with Kaiserin Augusta ordered from Manila to Tien Tsin and U S assurances to safeguard German people and affairs.

Washington Dewey Manila Navy Department Germany Philippine United States Philippines Tien Tsin Otis State Department

Rebels deny peace talks reports in Manila

Manila dispatch says reports that the rebels are treating for peace are denied. The item notes the government and rebels have no such negotiations at this time, with March 1 reporting from Manila.

Agric Manila

Oregon and Iris sail to join Dewey at Manila

The battleship Oregon and the water distilling ship Iris are on course to join Dewey in Manila after rapid boiler repairs. Honolulu reports renewed Philippine conflicts stir the crews. Philadelphia sails for Samoa on February 21.

San Francisco Oregon Iris Dewey Honolulu Philippines Manila Philadelphia Samoa

Spain Narrowly Passes Philippines Cession Bill

Madrid reports a crucial senate vote on the Philippines cession to the United States, passing by two votes. Some members, including Gen Weyler, abstained. Sagasta called a cabinet meeting to brief the queen regent. Cervera faces removal from the senate pending charges. Repatriated Cuban soldiers urge ministers to attack Weyler, Rivera, Blanco and Pando.

Madrid Senate Philippines United States Gen. Weyler Sagasta Cervera Cuba Weyler Rivera Blanco Pando

Crisis Looms as Bill to Cede Philippines Likely Fails

Madrid March 1 The government bill to cede the Philippines to the United States passed the Senate by a slim margin but is expected to fail in the Chamber. Liberal senators led by Senor Sagesta of the minority oppose the bill, signaling a forthcoming cabinet crisis.

Madrid Philippines United States Senate Senor Sagesta

White contradicts fares claim at Plymouth church meeting

Report cites John F. White claiming Detroit uses six or eight for a quarter fare schemes and Buffalo, Dayton follow different rates. The Sun wired Detroit News Buffalo News and Dayton News for verification. Buffalo reports a uniform five cent fare. Detroit and Dayton outline specific six or eight for a quarter arrangements with time limits.

John F. White Detroit Buffalo Dayton THE SUN Detroit News Buffalo News Dayton News White the News

Fire destroys Dur noris Central round house in Louisville

Fire razed the Dur nos Central round house in Louisville early Wednesday. Three locomotives and a large quantity of valuable machinery burned. Loss estimated at 75 000. Fireman Edward Upp carried a 20 000 pound powder car to safety. Nearby business losses totaled about 140 000 affecting E B Nugent dry goods Buschmeyer's drug store Louisville stamp association and McDowell block.

Louisville Durnois Central Round House Edward Upp Upp E. B. Nugent Buschmeyer Louisville Trading Stamp Association McDowell

Wage Increase Boosts Payroll By 250000 Annually

The American wire and steel company in Chicago plans an eight percent raise, increasing the annual payroll by 250000 dollars. The move reflects a broader wage uptick as management announces the wage increase.

American ‘Wire and Steel] Company Chicago

Senate approves 20 million for Philippines cession

PASSED Washington March 1 The senate passed without debate or division the house bill appropriating 20 million dollars to pay Spain for the cession of the Philippine islands.

Washington Senate House Spain Philippine Islands

Eight year old boy placed in guardians home awaiting court review

Charlie Gordon eight year old son of Samuel Gordon a saloon keeper at 539 S Chdpital ave was taken to the board of children's guardians home by Deputy sheriffs Wicke and McNulty pending circuit court investigation of his surroundings. He fought on the way to the sheriff's office and was pacified by friends who visited Judge Allen seeking an early hearing. The case is set for March 25 with the law giving the child to the board pending the hearing.

Charlie Gordon Samuel Gordon S. Chdpital Ave Board of Children’s Guardians Wicke and McNulty Circuit Court Sheriff's Office

Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Region

The Indianapolis area and surrounding vicinity forecast over the next 36 hours ends at 8 with cloudy skies. Expect periods of light rain and patchy drizzle. Temperatures range from the mid 40s to around 60 degrees, with light to moderate winds from the southwest.

Indianapolis

Herschel 15 Dead He Was Head of England Commission

Lord Herschel the English head of the joint high commission died suddenly at the Shoreham hotel in Washington after troubles from a hip fracture. He fell ill with heart trouble and died within minutes despite restoratives. An autopsy will be held. The 1837 born peer served as lord chancellor and later chaired the commission to adjust U.S. Canada differences. Secretariat attendants and his England family were present.

Baltimore Lord Herschel Lt. Johnston Halstead Lord Herschhel England Jahnston Washington Téngland Lord Farrer Herschel University College London University of Bonn Auecen Lincoln’s Inn Durham City

Vincennes University claim passes House on suspension vote

The House approved a $120000 Vincennes University claim for 20 year bonds with 4 percent interest amid heated debates over alleged misappropriation linked to 1855 and 1857 settlements. Military affairs foes urged against reimbursing I. N. G members for new uniforms. Gov veto expected.

Kirkpatrick Roose Rouge Vincennes Altman Somers Willoughby Clements Larr Caraway and Cravens Washington Vincennes University House Committee On Spain Gilbert Feichhorn James Caraway Hedgecock Scott Montgomery Brown Senate Downey Burkhart Noel United States Eichhorn Blankenship Martinsville Weils

Lord Herschel Visit to Indianapolis Prominent Guests Dinner

Lord Herschel is mourned after a sad and unexpected demise following a brief fall visit to Indianapolis. He was guest of Senator Fairbanks with a dinner in his honor and introductions to many notable citizens.

Lord Herschel Indianapolis Senator Fairbanks

Regret in London over Lord Herschel death

Scripps-McRae dispatch reports Lord Herschel’s death in Washington. House of Commons conveys universal regret and sympathy. Widespread fear that the pope and Rudyard Kipling may die next, completing a trio of deaths tied to an ancient superstition.

London Scripps-McRae Lord Herschel Washington House of Commons Pope Rudyard Kipling

Accident Ends Young Duck Hunters Near Landersdale

Allis Ely age 18 and his brother Ernest 20 died in a shotgun accident near Landersdale Morgan county after a scuffle over a duck hunt. Ernest, carrying the gun, triggered the hammer striking Allie in the cheek. Morgan county coroner ruled accidental shooting. Ernest was not arrested. Funeral set for Thursday at West Newton M E church conducted by Flanner and Buchanan.

Allis Ely Ernest Landersdale Morgan County Marion Allie N. V. Ely West Newton M.E Flanner Buchanan

Did Capitalists Bring On The War

Prof George D Herron claims to possess a copy of a compact by American capitalists manufacturers and contractors to embroil the United States in war with Spain for vast profits. He asserts alleged conspirators met in a great city to seek subsidies to newspapers Congressmen and Cuban agents with profits from government contracts and stock deals totaling 20002000 dollars. He says he will publish the document after the war crisis subsides.

Chicago George D. Herron Iowa College United States Spain Fierron Herron

Leader of the Republican Opposition to County Council Bill

The article identifies the leader of the Republican opposition to the county council bill, detailing his stance against the proposed measure and indicating political maneuvering within the party. The piece notes the tensions between factions as the bill advances through readings.

Indiana Senate Passes Steam Rail Aid and Plumbers' Oil Bill

The Indiana Senate reconsidered Burrier's house bill on railroad aid, adopting the majority report. Pending house bills include Cully's oil purity ban, Lief's anti-competitive contracts, and Hall's boiler inspector clause removal. the plumbers' combine faced denunciation as bills passed unanimously. Gill exposed the missing penalty clause after Hall's bill passed, prompting near theater of debate.

Senate Burrier House House Bis Cully Lief Canada Purdue University Indiana University State Normal Owen's Judson Parke County Hall's Titus Boone County Court House Aiken Hayes Iubbwell Hmlkhart Hall Brooks Gill

Stoner-Dreger Contest Ends With Legal Fees Set

The senate elections committee settled the Stoner-Dreger dispute on Wednesday noon. Each side gets 150 for attorneys' fees, with about eight lawyers per side and a total contest cost of 1075. The committee voted unanimously to seat Dreger, the Democratic incumbent.

Elections Committee of the Senate Dregor

Governor Faces Street Car Bill as Committeemen Press Veto

John Holliday W J Richards and Lucius B Swift met with the governor to urge a veto of the street car bill. The bill arrived at 11. The governor is believed not to veto, though he thinks free-cent fares possible. He plans veto on the Columbus hospital bill soon. He has signed several other measures including pure food, weekly wage payments, dog larceny, judicial districting commission, stream pollution and fish taking rules, contract specifications filing, impeachment for crooked county officers, writing contracts for teachers and school corporations, and turning over state funds from penal and benevolent institutions.

John Holliday W. J. Richards Lucius B. Swift Columbus Hospital House Senate General Assembly

Local Woes Reported in Brief Obits and Accidents

Mrs. Georgie Rose, 63, of Cincinnati, died from burns while filling an oil stove. Sultana Adileh, aunt of the sultan of Turkey, died in Constantinople leaving a fortune of 20 million dollars to “the sick man.” A shaft ascent at Alba Missouri saw two timbers fall. Oh T. B. Allison, a wealthy mine owner, was killed instantly.

Georgie Rose Cincinnati Sultana Adileh Turkey Constantinople Alba T. .B. Allison

Pope Leo Suffering From Rheumatic Fever Ailments

Rome reports Pope Leo XIII is seriously ill with rheumatic fever and diarrhoea and faces possible pneumonia. A planned operation on a fistula was performed, with the pope showing some improvement. Cardinals vying for the papacy stir Vatican activity as the ailment traced to a garden airing.

Rome Vatican Gers Mazzoni

Apology Demanded After University Fight Inquiry

A committee chaired by Messrs Artman Ames and Shideier found Drs Thomas Eastman and Rilas Eastman involved in a Monday altercation with doorkeepers Hutchins Greenan. It obligates the doctors to send a written apology by 10 o'clock Thursday, while doorkeepers are cleared though witnesses testified to prior conduct. The House accepted the report and warned of unspecified action if the apology is refused.

Messrs Artman Ames and Shideier Thomas and Rilas Hutchins Meal Greenan E ‘Thomas Eastman Rilas Eastman Hutch

Eastmans Press for Another House Apology

Dr. Thomas Eastman said he plans to hire an attorney to compel an apology to the house after a scrap with the doorkeeper. He sent a written apology to the speaker on Tuesday, but it was not presented to the chamber. The committee seeks a second apology from the young physicians.

Railroad Conductor Accused of Violent Throwing Incident

A report alleges a street railroad conductor assaulted a passenger after a tagging incident. The matter involves Saes for 16 dollars and John W. Newton claiming damages of 10 000 dollars. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

Fire department answered record 107 alarms last month

The fire department answered 107 alarms in the last month, a department record. Chemie 1 alone responded to 59 fires, a high share of the total workload, indicating an unusually heavy period for the service.

Miners Strike and City News Across The Nation

A general miners strike grips Indian Territory with a thousand granite-cuttersJoining events include Havana’s new police force of 1 00 strong taking duty Louis Gimm the cyclist hospitalized in San Francisco after a serious condition Australia arrives with 44 sick soldiers from Ka and New York regiments Clark Simmons and John Rexroad of Mansburg West Virginia duel leaves Rexroad near death Lillian Burkhart the comedienne badly burned in Kansas City Margaret Foraker senator ill in Hillsboro Ohio aged 79 Lord George Hamilton India secretary becomes vice president Hobart sweeps Pat Tl area with gas electric and power control facing illegitimate infiltration

Indian Territory Quincy Mass Havana Louis Gimm San Francisco Australia New York Clark Simmons John Rexroad Mansburg W. Va Rexroad Lillian Burkhart Comedienne Kansas City Margaret Foraker Foraker Hillsboro O. She George Hamilton India Afghanistan Hobart Pat Tl

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