Flying Squadron Formed Under Commodore Schley
Washington reports a flying squadron to be formed from the fastest Navy ships. Commodore Winfield Scott Schley designated commander. The fleet to gather at New York or Hampton Roads within ten days, with Brooklyn Minneapolis Columbia and St Paul St Louis as core vessels. The board of inquiry may report soon as Havana voices renewed war demands.
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Lee
Board of Inquiry
Washington
Havana
New York
Hampton Roads
Brooklyn
Minneapolis
Columbia
St. Paul and
St. Louis
Winfield Scott Schley
Arctic Fame
St. Paul
Navy Department
Great Britain's Offer Reached White House on March 8
Sir Julian Pauncefote and Secretary Sherman visited the White House at 11 o'clock Tuesday and were received by the president. Reports say Britain sought to offer good offices to prevent hostilities and to act as intermediary between the United States and Spain amid strained relations. The message reportedly conveyed strong friendship.
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Pauncefote
Sherman
White House
United States
Spain
Report suggests external explosion sank Maine
A naval officer's private letter from Mavana claims conclusive evidence that the battleship Maine was destroyed by outside means. He reports the keel and plates driven upward and port side plates driven inward, predicting the board of inquiry will declare an external cause for the loss.
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Mavana
Maine
Havana Prepares as Filibuster Claim Sparks War Fever
Havana buzzes with excitement over a suspected American filibuster vessel off Cuba's southern coast. Volunteers at Cabana fortress run cannon drills and pledge to defend Havana. The U S inquiry team nears completion in Havana before heading to Washington. Senor L Gencenio Varela travels to Washington to negotiate trade between the United States and Cuba’s colonial government.
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Havana
Cuba
Cabana
American Board of Inquiry
Washington
Senor L.gencenio Varela
P Eomment
United States
Congressional action orders Sixth and Seventh artillery regiments
The article reports congress authorizing two more artillery regiments to be formed at once, named the Sixth and Seventh artillery. Fort Slocum is set as headquarters for the Sixth and Fortress Monroe for the Seventh, with Lieut. Col. Williston and William Sinclair slated to command. Recruiting stations are instructed to enlist desirable men immediately. It notes the Lee incident’s reduced significance and clarifies the Cuban autonomists’ complaints to Madrid, along with McKinley’s stance on recalling Lee.
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Congress
Fort Slocum
Fortress Monroe
Cdg
B. Williston
Third Artillery
William Sinclair
Fifth Artillery
Senate
Lee
Sagasta
Woodford
Spain
State Department
Mckxinley
Ma Oden
Mysterious Fire Strikes Clarke & Sons Plumbing Shop
A blaze at Clarke and Sons 152 N Delaware Street Monday night sent smoke into the basement rooms for about half an hour before an explosion on the first floor revealed the stairway. The cause remains a mystery with gasoline odor noted by firemen. Stock valued at 5000 dollars suffered 1500 dollars insured. Water damaged offices of Stewart, Stewart & Stewart and the nearby Vail seed company.
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Clarke & Sons
Delaware St
Clarke
Flo
Stewart, Stewart & Stewart, Physicians
Vail Seed Company
Controversy Over Sprinkling Charge Notices in County
County officials challenge a lawyers claim that a Massachusetts Ave owner owes 92 cents for street sprinkling plus 10 cents interest and 8.70 in costs. The notice, left by a messenger at I T McWhirter for Thomas J Conner of Greensburg, spurred debate over correct totals and legal limits. authorities say costs should be under 4.5, while firm figures suggest 7.89 or more.
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Clint Flava
Ware
Schmidt
Richcreek
Duck flight in Kankakee swamps draws famed hunters
Gen Morris aged 87 travels to the Kankakee swamps for a four week hunting spree with Jim Suitt and Gen Lew Wallace, aided by a houseboat and tug. The season proves unusually strong for mallards and other species as acorns, wild rice, and duckweed fuel the birds’ migration, while a recalled mishap shows the dangers of a blind hunt.
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Gen. Morris
Kankakee
Iag
Jim Suitt
Suitt
Ren. Morris
Dureka
Cen
Ten Wallace
Dilly Brown
Indianapolis Slave Company
Wankakee
Alaska
Theankakee
Morris
Boxing carnival delays council in Tomlinson Hall
Monday night council session adjourned after half an hour amid protests by Commodore Higgins to attend a boxing and sparring carnival in Tomlinson hall. Mayor Taggart inspected new quarters and proposals on dispensary ordinances were debated, with amendments and rule changes discussed for future meetings.
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Higgins
Tomlinson Hall
Eveni
Taggart
Alahoney
Incert
Wern
Fie
Ar. Carter
Cait
Ously
Wipolis
Man Injured While Cleaning Two Cans At Yard
John Norton, an employee of the Big Four, was badly injured Monday night in an accident while dealing with two cans lacking couplers. He was crushed between parts, suffering a severely injured head, and broken arms and legs. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital in serious condition and is not expected to recover. Norton resided on West Vermont Street.
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John Norton
Big Four
East Ye
Ddis
Les
St. Vincent's Hospital
Norton
W. Vermont St
Frank Bird Transfer Co Advertises Low $2 Rates
An old classified note promises arriages to Crown Sill or south yard at a flat $2 rate with Best service in the city. The entry also lists Robes and Blankets from Strawmyer and Nilius at 37 Monument-plu-m, noting the lowest prices and contact details for Frank Bird Transfer Co. and related services.
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Frank Bird Transfer Co
Tel
Ad Lad
Strawmyer & Nilius
First Prisoner To Be Locked In New City Jail
The first man to surrender to a policeman after 9 o clock Wednesday morning will become the first prisoner in the new police building. The entire police department moves to the new site with a house warming attended by Mayor Taggart and officials. Police court will operate in the new building Thursday morning as Gamewell signals await underground wiring completion.
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Ayer
Taggart
Board of Safety
Quigsey
Duc de Loubat Gives Columbia Gift for Education
In New York on March, the duc de Lou bat Joseph FP Loubat, long a Columbia benefactor, donated property valued at 1 110 000 dollars to the university. He resides in Paris but is the son of a wealthy New Yorker seeking to expand educational opportunities in New York City.
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New York
Duc de Loubat
America
Joseph FP. Loubat
Columbia University
Paris
Judge McCray Revises Buck Mountjoy Sentence
Judge McCray on Tuesday morning altered Buck Mountjoy's sentence for housebreaking from one year to fourteen years to save the county appeal costs to the supreme court. Mountjoy would seek cert. The judge also noted L Monnijoy received a lighter sentence in a related case.
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A la McCray
Udge McCray
Buck Mountjoy
Jud McCray
Supreme Court
Mountjoy
L Monnijoy
Harbison
Receivership Sale Proposed for Wirag Reynolds Assets
Attorneys in Superior Court discussed ending the receivership of Wirag Reynolds by selling stock at 4 pm. An offer of 60500 for stock and 2 for the plant stands, with George W. Stout likely raising to 63500 if no other bids arise. Stock appraised at 476000. Proceeds to Assignee Reagan, then mortgage validity fights begin. bankers in New York expected not to oppose. The settlement likely will not materialize in final shape.
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Wirag-Reynolds Company
Superior
George W. Stout
Sen
Trawkins
Lewis C. Walker
New York
Reagan
Beet Sugar Factory Proposed for Indianapolis Plant
Representatives of a syndicate proposed to business men that ten Indianapolis citizens take 200,000 dollars of preferred stock, with 100,000 dollars preferred and 400,000 dollars common stock for the syndicate, forming the board of directors. If built, the factory would process 857 tons of beets daily and employ 400 people. FE B Martindale chairs the presenting committee to the board of trade. Farmers nearby would be urged to grow beets.
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Indianapolis
FE. B. Martindale
Board of Trade
Sign in the Sky Sparks War Talk in New York
New Yorkers watched a red sword hanging over a white cross near the moon as ice crystals refracted light. The strange display prompted urban speculation on war, with some believing it a sign of surrender while others warned of impending conflict. Senator Chandler issued a public statement from Concord regarding the matter.
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New York
Swain
Dying Man's Nerve Under Fire in Chicago
Chicago report: Detectives Hartnett, fatally wounded, wrestled John Mullin’s revolver, cast Mullin aside, then intended to shoot the prostrate assailant before a friend urged restraint. Hartnett collapsed and was hospitalized. Mullin faces arrest for a minor offense.
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Chicago
Daniel J. Hartnett
John Mullin
Hartnett
Mullin
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area two day span
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers the 36 hours ending by 6 p m on March 9. Conditions are cloudy or partly cloudy through Tuesday night and Wednesday with temperatures ranging from 40 at 7 p m Tuesday to 67 at 2 p m Tuesday after a noon reading of 59.
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Indianapolis
Local Man Improves After Train Fall Injury
Dennis Callahan of 499 Virginia Ave was injured by a fall from a train and shows marked improvement by Tuesday with expectation of full recovery. John A. Presler seeks divorce from his wife Huldah, alleging cruelty and abandonment.
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Dennis Callahan
Virginia Ave
John A. Presler
Huldah
Murcie Diphtheria Case and Notable Local Notices
Diphtheria spreads in Murcie touching jail and prominent resident Robert Wiltian near death. Anton Marion of the Patriarchs militia to be reorganized. Mrs. Margaret Teible loses both eyes due to gangrene, amid amputation of a 2-year-old daughter’s legs. Huntington youth Samuel Yantiss reports on Christianizing the Holy Land. Aid promised. Also an advert for stomach relief and women’s clinic at 2931 Capitol Ave by Mary Cleveland Stone, M.D.
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Murcie
Lea Robert TW
Wiltian
Icmineton
Anton Marion
Patriarchs
Femous
Margaret Teible
Jasper Mins
Samuel Yantiss
Huntington
Holyland
Arving
Pending War Talk Prompts Public Alarm Across States
The nation debates Spain Cuba policy as Secretary Chandler urges immediate action. Reports from Norfolk and Newport News discuss mine defenses at Hampton Roads and possible Spanish fleet movements toward New York, while rumors claim ships like the St Lou may undergo armament overhaul at Brookyard.
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Hampton Roads
Norfolk
Havana
Spain
New York
Newport News
the Brook
West
Ocean Greyhound
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Offices For the Prevention of
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Henry Weefer
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Beach
W. B. Graig
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Wulsehiper
I. T. McWhirter
Mr. McWhirter
Thomas J. Conner
Massa
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Tenth St
Conner
Greensburg
Richereelk & Richereek, Lawyers
Lew Wallace
Tommy
New City
Erag Reynolds
Gov. Stout
Shen
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Graat Baitain
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Gemez
Nomena
White Cross
Siort Lee. N.T
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Chandler
W. Concord
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William E. Chandler
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