Weyler Aims For Peace Terms In Three Week War End
Havana dispatch reports Gen. Weyler ordered to press Gomez for peace within three weeks offering autonomy or sale of Cuba. Details remain uncertain but authorities expect bribes or autonomy as terms while Congress shifts. Separately Santa Clara guerrillas hacked Jose Pradoy Liera to death, sparking outrage as Weyler moves troops toward Santa Clara and plans trip to Sangam la Grande.
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Spain
United States Congress
Gen. Weyler
Villa Clara
Gomez
Weyler
Bardh
Congress
United States
Havana
U. P
Santa Clara
Jose Pradoy Liera
Preat
Liera
Mallorca
Seguera
Alsina
Mariano
le Gaspi
Sangma la Grande
Santa Clara City
Insane Man Richard Short Dies at Insane Hospital
Richard Short aged 54, a patient at the insane hospital, died Wednesday evening. Relatives listed at 192 Union St were found to have moved. His body held pending a further search for them.
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Richard Short
Insane Hospital
Union St
Thief shot amid pursuit ends in hospital in Chicago
In Plymouth Place near the Great Northern hotel a burglar fleeing police and Pinkerton guards fired on bystanders. Albert Ziemer of Cleveland was struck twice and left mortally wounded as the chase continued. A second felon found dead near Madison and Market streets showed a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Louis Senger, identified after death, was killed by George Strack during a robbery attempt at Car Palace on Madison Street.
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Chicago
U. P
Pinkerton
Albert Ziemer
Cleveland, O
Plymouth Place
Great Northern
Ziemer
Ziiemer
Marshall Field
Madison and Markeists
Madison and Market Sts
Louis Senger
Senger
George Strack
James Li. Strack
Madison-st
Madison and
Market-sts
Bluffing Insurance Rates Stir City Businessmen
Business interests in Indianapolis press Henry Mathews proprietor of a 13 West Washington five and ten store as they anticipate a meeting to discuss insurance terms. They argue rates have surged from five cents to 1.55 dollars and accuse firms of bluffing to force settlements regardless of policy terms.
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Henry
Mathews
Washington St
Indianapolis
Smothering death shocks City hospital patient
Robert Hughes colored died suddenly at City hospital shortly before 1 o clock Thursday morning after a planned hernia operation was deferred to allow medical students to attend. Doctors cannot explain the death and the coroner will investigate.
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Robert Hughes
City Hospital
Births Deaths and Marriages Notice
Birth announcements list George and Kate Stiegelmeyer a daughter. Fred and Nettie Meyer a daughter. John and Minnie Gwinn a son. Adolf and Anna Rohde a daughter. Ed and Mrs Hadley a daughter. Sam and Kate Friedman a daughter. Deaths include Walter A Odenthal five months Ir M Cooper lung disease William Jesse Turner thirty tuberculosis Riley P Barnes eighty seven congestion of lungs. Marriage licenses: William C Kaler and Bessie Franklin Frank W Douthitt and Orpha C Powell M Otto Roberts and Carrie Means George W Cubert and Kilda May Scudder John W Kean and Emma M Paul Edward G Pottage and Sarah Round. Also Second water driven wells and dentist notes.
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George and
Kate Stiegelmeyer
Felten-st
Fred and
Nettie Meyer
Martindaleave
John
Minnie Gwinn
Auburn-ave
Adolf and
Anna Rohde
Washington-st
Mrs. Hadley
West
St. Clair-sts
Sam and
Kate Friedman
Mulberry St
Walter A. Odenthal
Shelby-st. Ir
M. Cooper
William Jesse Turner
Senate Ave
Riley P. Barnes
Delaware-st
William C. Kaler
Bessie Franklin
Frank W. Douthitt
Orpha C. Powell
M. Otto Roberts
Carrie Means
George W. Cubert
Kilda May Scudder
John W. Kean
Emma,m
Paul Edward G. Pottage
Sarah Round
Miller comments as bill readies for enactment in street rail bill
Attorney for Citizens' street railway company visits the secretary of state to study the enrolled bill that becomes law if enacted. He signals probable litigation ahead over the new street railway bill and the three cent fare measure, pledging to fight both.
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Miller
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Secretary of State
New Street Railroad
Citizens’ Company
Grand jury ends session without ruling on Judge McCray case
The grand jury reported that investigations into public allegations about attempts to corrupt Judge McCray of the criminal court were not completed due to late instructions. The panel continued the matter to next month and intends to resume with a thorough inquiry. Two indictments were returned in total.
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McCray
Criminal Court
Wiltsie
McCraig
Indianapolis Weather Outlook for March 12
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers 36 hours to 5 p m March 12. Warmer with rain expected Thursday night and Friday morning, then colder but fair Friday afternoon. Noon temperature Thursday was 51 degrees. 2 p m reading noted.
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Indianapolis
Board of Works Deings and Public Improvements Plan
The Board of Public Works is asked to order permanent improvements including sewer lines on several streets from 24th to 25th in an alley west of Central, gravel roadway with cement walks and curbing on Vermont from Belmont to White River, and multiple water mains on Vermont, Bismarck, Fifteenth, New Jersey, Minnesota, and Pennsylvanian areas. Also cement walks on Detroit avenue and New Jersey streets, with related road resurfacing and a rail spur alignment near J. M. & IL railroad. In addition, two book inscriptions are noted, one presented to Gov. Mount by James Whitcomb Riley and another to Charles E. K. Wilson, describing a mix of rural and literary references.
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Board of Works Deings
Board of Public Works
Central-ave
Twenty-fourth
Twenty-fifth-st
Vermont-st
Belmont-ave
White River
Hider-ave
Bismarck-st
Sullivan-st
Virginia-ave
Fifteenth
Detroit-ave
Southeastern-ave
Bates-st
Riley
Gov. Mount
James Whitcomb Riley
Jourvenigh
Monument Grounds Up for Rework and Expanded Fountains
Rumor claims soldiers monument grounds will be excavated for weeks to raise the elevation and add more stone work and steps. Fountains will be enlarged to twice their size, each fountain allegedly pushing up to 6,000 gallons of water per minute, with the east fountain supposedly flowing beer after completion. Authorities would not confirm or deny the rumor.
Hafer Sues for 3500 Over Travel Contracts With Institute
William H. Hafer sues the H R Allen national surgical institute company for 3500 claiming a contract owed him as a traveling solicitor. He alleges employment to solicit business, a Feb 1894 agreement for 30 monthly pay and expenses plus 10 percent of the institute’s patient revenue, and that about 700 patients were induced but commissions not paid.
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William H. Hafer
H. R. Allen National Surgical Institute Company
Wafer
Hammond Harbor Bill Recalled by Governor Mount
The Hammond lake harbor bill was recalled by Governor Mount from the secretary of state as questions rose about his authority after deposit. The measure lacked a signature and faced an emergency clause. experts say recall may enable veto or resubmission. Controversy centers on taxing property near Hammond to fund harbor construction and first liens on assessments.
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Secretary of State
Mount
Hammond Harbor
Hammond
Lake Michigan
Hammon
Job Kealing
Joe Kealing
Mississippi River
W& Little
Kealing
Wishard
Ekealing
Hkealne
Fairbanks
Healing
King Smouth
Myron King
U.S
Marshal Hawkins
J. F. Callen
State Flame League
Indianapolis
Nicholson
Callen
Our Standard
The
Liquor League
Temperance Committee
State Liquor League
Temperance
Greater Indianapolis annexation moves forward in council
A Monday report notes suburbs Irvington Brightwood Haughville West Indianapolis and Mount Jackson push for annexation to create a metropolitan Indianapolis of about 200000 people. Officials including Mayor Taggart Controller Johnson and Board of Public Works favor the plan. A Democratic caucus will decide if a Friday vote proceeds and an ordinance to annex the suburbs will be introduced.
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Irvington
Brightwood
Haughville
West Indianapolis
Mount Jackson
Taggart
Controller Johnson
Col. Downing
Board of Public Works
Indianapolis
Tuxedo Park
Greater
Gus Ranke
Gus
Carlo
Corporation
Johnson
Qgne
Svor
George Jackson Faces Threat Over Pearl Bryan Case
A Springfield jail inmate and key witness in Pearl Bryan’s death case receives a letter from the Buckeye Regulators threatening his coffin if he does not confess the truth. Jackson maintains his story of driving Pearl Bryan to Fort Thomas with Jackson and Walling, while authorities expect conviction for perjury.
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Pearl
Jackson
Walling
Buckeye Regulators
George Jackson
Pearl Bryan
Fort Thomas
William Melvin
High St
Melvin
Washington Court House
Matthews Named to State Agriculture Board
The State Board of Agriculture met at the State House on Thursday to revise the premium list for the upcoming state fair. Former Governor Matthews was added as a member, replacing J. M. Sankey of Vigo County who died three weeks ago. The board plans to recommend a livestock sanitary commissioner appointment to the governor before adjourning.
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Matthews
State Board of Agriculture
State House
J. M. Sankey
Vigo County
Livestock Sanitary Commission
Governor to Decide Fate of Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling
Frankfort Kentucky March 11 Governor Ley plans to act by Friday on clemency for Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling after reviewing the voluminous record. Walling appeals for mercy writing that he is young and begs not to die on the gallows for his mother's sake while Jackson appeals through his attorney.
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Frankfort
Scott Jackson
Alonzo Walling
Bradley
Walling
Jackson
Ol “Tam
Ben Blair Loses Change, Then Fails To Claim It
In a town story, Ben Blair forgets his change after a Grand hotel cigar stand purchase. Clerk George Vogt leaves 15 cents on display. Vogt returns it to Tom Hedian in Blair’s presence who tries to prod Blair into a bet. Blair refuses, learns the change is his, and Hedian hides as Vogt drops behind the showcase.
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Ben Blair
Grand Hotel
George Vogt
Ben
Vogt
Tom Hedian
Blair
Hedian
Vort
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