Admiral Dewey Made United States Navy Admiral
Washington reports that George Dewey has been elevated to admiral of the U S Navy after the president signed the bill creating the office. His pay rises from 6000 to 13000 dollars, and he gains precedence over naval leaders on the Asiatic station.
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Washington
George Dewey
United States Navy
Dewey
Asiatic
Manila Bay
State Department
National Archives
Naval Academy
Rae Artes
Phillip Reichwein Dies Noted Indianapolis Citizen
Philip Reichwein 58 prominent German resident of Indianapolis died at 5 a m Friday after three strokes at his home 132 N Woodlawn He visited daughter Mrs Meyer Thursday night He came from Wittenberg Germany at 12 and ran a Market and Noble streets saloon 20 years later joined Reichwein Quill real estate He was a Republican city councilman and once a county treasurer candidate He belonged to Scottish Rite Odd Fellows Druids Mann erchor Concordia and Liederkrantz He leaves widow and four children funeral to be arranged by Undertaker Hermann
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Philip Reichwein
Indianapolis
N. Woblest
Reichwein
Meyer
Woodlawnave
America
Wittenberg
Germany
Market
Noble Gts
Scottish Rite In Sons
The
Odd Fellows
Druids
Ma’nerchor
Concordia
Liederkrantz
John P. Reichwein
Chicago
Albert J. Reichwein
Detroit
Albert Meyer
Woodlawn Ave
Pauline Reichwein
Hermann
Hoyt Reports He Is Not Seriously Ill Says He Is Fine
Cincinnati March 3 The Post received a note from playwright Charles Hoyt denying reports of a serious illness He states he is not seriously ill and is in good health despite prior rumors The missive mentions the Ponce de Leon hotel in St Augustine Florida as part of the exchange The brief item conveys Hoyt’s assurance of wellness amid circulating chatter about his condition
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Hoyt
S.o. K
Cincinnati
Charles Hoyt
Ponce de“Leon Hotel
St. Augustiné
Admiral Dewey Promoted to Admiral in Philippines
Secretary Long sent a cable to Admiral Dewey praising his deserved promotion to admiral making him second only to the president and the ranking officer of the army and navy in the Philippines. Gen Otis is also viewed as highly deserving for his successful campaign there.
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Admiral Dewey
Porter
Farragut
Dewey
Otis
Army
Navy
Philippines
Washington
Secretary Long
Navy Admiral George Dewey and Brigadier General Gus Named
The president sent nominations to the senate for George Dewey to be admiral of the navy and Elwell S. Otis to be major general by brevet ranking from February 4, 1899, for military skill in the Philippine islands. The senate confirmed both nominations Friday afternoon.
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Washington
Senate
George Dewey
Elwell S. Gus
Philippine Islands
Double Murder in Elgin Sparks Fatal Shootout
In Elgin Kansas a drunk man named Bob Register killed in a confrontation with Sheriff Gideon Caffey and Deputy Henry Powell. Powell shot Register as he fell, and Register fatally shot Caffey before dying moments later. Powell later exonerated.
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Sedan
Kas
Elgin
Here
Bob Register
John Lahne
Gideon Caffey
Henry Powell
Register
Powell
Caffey
Indians Drink Stampede Among Leech Lake Tribe
In Minneapolis on March 3 reports said roughly 1200 Leech Lake Indians were intoxicated after receiving government pay. The unrest grew as the agent believed an attack was possible and moved his family to Walker for safety.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Walker
Transport Sheridan Reaches Gibraltar and Other Dispatches
WIRE WHISPERS reports Transport Sheridan arrives at Gibraltar while a Shreveport fire destroys 26 dwellings worth 30000 dollars. Indian territory miners replaced by new men. Clara Shaw 9 percent in Friendship Ohio dies from dress fire. Harry Hutcherson 38 Corinth Ey charged with wrecking a Southern Express train. F C Burdette county clerk Grafton W Va dies. suspected poisoning. N&W engine collision at Dingess W Va fatally injures engineer Houchins. Mount Popocatepetl owner negotiating with English sulfur firm. Hanna faction Toledo claims mayoral win. Russell likely nominee.
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Sheridan
Gibraltar
Shreveport
Indian Territory
Clara Shaw
Friendship
Harry Hutcherson
Corinth
F. C. Burdette
Grafton
W. Va
Dingess
Houchins
Mount Popocatepet
Hanna
Toledo
Russell
Indiana Street Railroad Bill Becomes Law Without Signature
Gov Mount signed the bill sending it to the secretary of state. the Indianapolis street railroad measure becomes law without his approval. Pressure had urged a veto, but the governor judged the bill not weak enough to veto.
Sermon on the Bench as Judge Cox Rebukes Cyclone Johnson
Judge Chas E. Cox lectures Johnson known as Cyclone Johnson in police court after he blocked sidewalks while preaching on Delaware and Washington streets. Johnson, who railed at ministers, is found guilty but the judgment is suspended pending promise to preach without obstructing public streets.
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John J. Johnson
Johnson
D. D
Cox
Jesus Christ
Queen’s Life in Danger Amid Threats to Visit France
London reports reveal rising unease over French newspaper threats against the queen should she travel to France. The Times warns England will know where to place blame if any incident occurs.
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France
the Times
England
Habich Resigns to Clear J P Tangle
Carl Habich resigns as justice of the peace, sending his formal resignation to County Clerk Elliott who accepts. Once appointed amid a demand for more justices, Habich faced a dispute over succession after a five member board was set. Prosecutor Edwin Pugh pursues ousting Habich. Habich renounces claims and surrenders dockets to Justice Clark.
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J. P. Tangle
Carl Habich
Elliott
Habich
Habibh
Edwin Pugh
Justice Clark
Weather Outlook for Indianapolis March 4
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers the 36 hours ending 8 p.m. March 4. Cloudy with occasional rain, Friday night much colder, slight chance of snow north of the city, and Saturday expected to stay unsettled with possible wintry mix.
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Indianapolis
Fort Wayne Charter Battle Highlights House Split
The Indiana House, led by Speaker Littleton, upheld a ruling favoring the Democrats on the Fort Wayne charter amendments and blocked a plan to shift police and fire departments. Debates covered anti trust measures, education board additions, and various local and state bills with lingering opposition and planned veto windows.
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Littleton
Fort Wayne
House
D Louttit
Louttit
Wichhorn
Gilbert
Senate
New Harmony Workingmen’s Institute
Indianapolis
Board of Public Works
Goodwine
State Board of Education
Roberts
Scott
Montgomery
Williams
Senate passes bills amid brawl and caucus splits
The Indiana Senate resumes after a night of brawl and debates, passing Baker's bill with amendments, and rejecting Wall's bid to exempt Muncie. The House approves Caraway and Roberts bills while Lambert criticizes caucus strategy. Miss Emma Messing receives 70 dollars for 80 pages of stenography, and Dr. N. Eliott is gifted a knightly ring by the engrossing staff.
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Senate
New
Indianapolis
Drummond
Mace
Wall
Muncie
Hegate
Reformatory
Drommoml
Nusbaum
Lambert
Columbus Hospital
The
Wood
Goar
Gozhenour
Geouwine
Catley
Roots
Roberts
Whitcomb
Marion
Strong
Indiana
Indiana University
State Normal
Hanover
Emma Messing
Brooks
N. Eliott
Knights of Pythias
House committee to drop inquiry into Eastman dispute
A committee appointed by the speaker of the house sought to drop the investigation into trouble between Drs Thos Eastman and Rilus Eastman and the doorkeepers. Conflicting statements and misunderstandings led to an apology demand by 10 o clock Thursday, which was not forthcoming. Letters expressing regret had been received.
Board of Works Routine Approves Street Upgrades
The Board of Works took final action on resolutions Friday including graveling the alley east of Talbott avenue from Twenty second to 636 feet north of Twenty fifth, graveling Newland avenue with brick gutters from Newman to Heer T son, gravel roadway and walks from Keystone to Tacoma, and a cement walk on the south side of Newland from Newman to Jefferson with petitions filed for gravel roadway gutters and cement walks.
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Board of Works
Talbott-ave
Newland-ave
Newman
Heer
Keystone
Tacoma
Newland
Jefferson
Prisoners and troop reports fuel Manila confusion
Washington dispatches deny insurgent captures and claim no American prisoners in Luzon while detailing several soldiers picked up in January and February. Otis rebuts rumors circulated by the Hong Kong junta as troops in Manila report they are in fine condition amid ongoing violence and suspicions of false reports.
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Washington
Bull
Otis
War Department of Port
Hong Kong
Luzon
Manila
Malolos
Pic
Cavite
Cala Des Am
United States
Klong Kong
Insurgent activity suspected of planning general attack
Manila March 3 reports suggest insurgents may be preparing another general attack as gunboat Lagunadeba and Scotty battery shell new trenches. Guadaloupe Thursday night sees desultory picket firing on the First Montana front with one soldier wounded.
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Manila
Lagunadeba
Scotty
Guadaloupe
Montana
Filibuster's War Supplies Seized in Japanese Waters
A reported filibuster ship carrying munitions for Filipino insurgents was seized by Japanese authorities in Japanese waters. The vessel reportedly carried 20,000 stands of arms.
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Manila
Madrid Dispatch Contradicts Rios on Philippine Situation
Madrid reports contradict Gen Rios claims with American Gen Otis accused of harsh measures in Manila. Spanish residents allege peaceable inhabitants face severe actions as tension rises in the Philippines.
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Madrid
Rios
Philippines
Manila
Otis
Gunboat Wheeling Heads For Manila In Quick Move
The U S gunboat Wheeling has orders to sail at once with full bunkers, 139 men, and three weeks provisions to Manila to report to Admiral Dewey. The vessel has just returned from a cruise in Alaskan waters.
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Vancouver
3. C
United States
Wheeling
Manila
Dewey
New Military District Organized in Visayan Provinces
Manila dispatch reports the Visayan military district created with Brigadier General Miller in command and Colonel Smith of the First California in charge of the sub-district of Panay Negros and Cebu. A 230-man constabulary was ordered formed. The gunboat Concord burned an insurgent school ship preparing to land a cargo of provisions at Dagupan.
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Manila
Visayantary
Panay
Cebu
Negros
Miller
Col. Smith
California
Ganbet Concord
Dagupan
Indianapolis Epworth League Convention Draws 50000
The Epworth League national convention will be held in Indianapolis in late July and is expected to attract about 50 000 attendees. Rev C C Lasby of Central Church leads the effort with 12 committees handling decoration entertainment registration transportation and press. Rev Lathrop chairs the committee overseeing publicity across major religious and secular papers.
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Methodists
Indianapolis
Epworth League
John Ley
C. C. Lasby
Ceni
Lathrop
Multiple Fatal Accidents Reported In Aboard Casualties
Judge Horace Blessing dies of apoplexy in Washington. Frank Metela and infant die in Cedar Rapids. John Faye and Michael Coleman perish from gas in York. Frank Novak and John Gores killed by a train at Ave Point. C Greves and F Weidemann crushed loading, plus Sir John W King of St Louis and George Panter of Chicago are mentioned in separate fatal incidents aboard the Pacific railroad.
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Horace M. Blessing
Washi
Frank Metela
Cedar Rapids
John Faye
Michael Coleman
York
Frank Novak
John Gores
Ave
C. Greves
F. Weidemann
John W- King
St. Louis
Paymaat Sourl Pacific Railroad
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Htis
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Kirkpatrick
Marshall
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