Weyler's alleged cruelties in last Cuban war surfaced
Washington dispatch reports Gonzales de Quesada releasing Manuel de la Cruz manuscripts alleging Weyler's atrocities against Cuban women during 1868-78. He cites the Guaimaro dance incident and forced participation, plus a case involving Senorita Romero, urging affidavits to refute claims and challenging press censorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzales de Quesada
Secretario Delegacion de la Republica de Cuba
Manuel de la Cruz
Weyier
Quesada
Senor de Lome
Valeriano Weyler
New York
Cuba
Wergler
Time Hyver Comes Narrowed Street Petition
Residents of N East Street accept the inevitable and seek changes to Board of Works plans. A Wednesday petition by a majority of Washington to Ohio property owners asks width reduction from 50 to 45 feet and brick paving between tracks with reimbursement if street car company pays in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Heast St
Board of Works
Washington St
Ohio
Stret Car Company
Hood Frames Summer Treuts At Fap Kivery
Jno M Lilyon announces the Home Brewing Co.'s delicious Bock Beer noted at Fap Kivery. The odd phrasing hints at a local beer promotion or storefront display during a summer event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fap
Kivery
The
Home Brewing Co
Sad Death of a Popular Lad William Coppock 15
William Coppock a 15 year old news stand worker at Union Station was fatally crushed by a train in the sheds near platform while retrieving papers. He lived at 25 Madison Ave with his mother and sister, his death occurring minutes after arrival at St. Vincent's hospital. The incident horrified witnesses and mournful mother rushed to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Coppock
William Coppock
Union Station
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Madison Ave
Flo
Peck
Isind Hands
Glasscock Reports Latest Player Signings and Claims
Manager Watkins received a bulletin listing signed players since the last update. Signings include Grand Rapids players C Tuoyd Ed Titeljers Jas Hughey Robert Gilks Columbus JT Henry Schmidt Rh T Gayle Chas Newnan John W Higl T C Nicholson Milwaukee Fred Artman Ed Bresena Robert Stafford Ashley Baker Hanses City A L Nichols Bert Hatfield Paul William George Sam Mertes James Barnes Louis Carp Wallace Hollingsworth John Pickett Tim O Rourke J I Johnston John Glasscach Traver Denger Henry Spies Players claimed include Grand Rapids Wallers Swartzell Indianapolis catcher Otten and removal from Detroit list Alex Whitehill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins
Johnasn
Grand Rapids
Bh. C. Tuoyd
Ed Titeljers
Jas. Hughey
Robert Gilks
Columbus
Henry Schmidt
T Gayle
Chas
Newnan
John W. Higl
T. C. Nicholson
Milwaukee
Fred Artman
Ed Bresena
Robert Stafford
Ashley Baker
Hanses City
A. L. Nichols
Bert Hatfield
Paul
Wm. George
Sam Mertes
James Barnes
Louis Carp
Wallace Hollingsworth
John Pickett
Tim O'Rourke
J. I. Johnston
John Glasscach
Traver Denger
Henry Spies
Wallers
Swartzell
Indianapolis
Otten
Pearl Bryan mystery letter claims Pearl alive in Huntington
Cincinnati police receive a letter from Gabriel Montgomery of Centra City West Virginia asserting Pearl Bryan is alive in Huntington West Virginia. The note alleges the Fort Thomas body is another woman and that Pearl’s clothing was placed on the corpse to mislead. Hattie Meyers, keeper of a house near Houston, testifies three witnesses saw Pearl Bryan Friday the murder occurred. Meyers counters with a second account stating the woman seen that day was from Lexington and can be produced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
U. P
Gabriel Montgomery
Centra City
W. Va
Pearl Bryan
Huntington Wa. Va
Hhnst
Laexington
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis March Outlook
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m March 13 calls for cold and fair conditions. Thursday night will be warmer with fair skies and Friday is expected to be fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
WIKKE WHISPERS AND FIRES AND LOANS
WIKKE WHISPERS reports Curtis building in Brookton Massachusetts burned Thursday with a loss of 50000 and the 375100 home of Thomas McKee in Pittsburgh destroyed the same day. Spain plans a monthly internal loan of six million dollars until the Cuban war ends. Ursinus College professor Samuel Ruby of Reading Pennsylvania died after apoplexy Thursday. Chicago & Ohio River Traffic Association to merge with Central association now organized. Italians flee military service into France by rail. Pekin signs Anglo German loan deal for sixteen million pounds at five percent, issued at ninety four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Ruby
Ursinus College
Reading
Chicago & Ohio River Traffic Association
Central Association
France
Pekin
On Tap Everywhere Second Water Wells
An item notes water supply updates with multiple wells, referencing Indiana Avenue and a contact phone number 1791. The brief lists locations and a service line for tapping water access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana-ave
Will and Gambling Motive Linked to West Indianapolis Saloonkeeper
George W. Sweet 30, owner of a West Indianapolis saloon at 408 S Meridian died after midnight drinking and a large dose of poison found in a letter that served as his will. He had a gambling problem and a history with Denver relatives and estranged wife. The letter suggested a planned intent, though wife disputes murder theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Sweet
Indianapolis
George W. Sweet
Meridian St
Sweet
Laundley Ave
Morris St
Sone
Cincinnati
Flo
West Inodianapolis
Arrested During Funeral Escort in Central City
Rev Dr Jease Roseberry of Huntington sues Central City municipal government for 10000 dollars citing outrageous arrest and false prosecution. He was fined 15 dollars after drinking whisky on a cold day while guiding a funeral, despite claiming it was on a physician's orders, leaving mourners awaiting at the graveyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. Pi -A Journal
Wheeling
W. Va
Jease Roseberry
Huntington
Municipal Corporation of
Central City
Roseberry
Aml
Booth refuses to go to England over cable request
March 12 report notes Commander Booth has not answered a cable from his father urging a move to Maeland and a meeting with the general. He says he will not go and will issue another statement soon revealing the new organization he has started. A Salvation Army figure suggested the father's invitation refusal could prompt the general to visit the country shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
England
A Scampering of Guests at Inter Ocean Hotel Fire
Chicago March 12 150 guests in scant attire were driven out at 2 o clock Thursday morning from the Inter Ocean hotel 276 State street by a hotel fire alarm. Firemen extinguished the flames quickly with only a few hundred dollars in property loss and no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U. P
Inter Ocean
State St
Grille and Fret Work by I L Spiegel at 316 E Vermontsi
I L Spiegel offers original and artistic grille and fret work at moderate prices. shop located at 316 East Vermont Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. L. Spiegel
E. Vermontsi
Millionaire Duestrow Sentenced to Die on April 22
Arthur Duestrow, the St. Louis man who killed his wife and his three year old son, was sentenced to die on April 22 by Judge Hirzel in Union Missouri. He showed little emotion, smiled at the date, and left the courtroom with Sheriff Terry before being taken back to jail for safekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
U. P
Arthur Duestrow
St. Louis
Hirzel
Duestrow
Terry
Robbers Flanked When Plans Learned On Wabash Hold Up
In Chicago on March 12, a premeditated attempt to ambush the Detroit to Chicago Wabash limited was thwarted after a telegram warned of the plot near Adrian Michigan. Three armed men were placed in the engine cab and on baggage cars but the train continued to Detroit on time. The robbers appeared to have observed the precautions and did not attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Detroit
Adrian
Alty
Tilh
President and party visit Widewater by steamer Maple
The Maple arrived in Widewater on Thursday with President Cleveland aboard along with Dr. O Reilly Commander Lamberton and Col Rive U A. They met Col Withers and Col Waller, then proceeded to the lower boats to dock. The party planned to depart for Washington at six o clock that evening.
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Widewater
U. S
Maple
Washington
Clevelancd
Dr. O'Reilly
Lamberton
Col
Rive
Trum Prvcipal Blind
Pie
Widewater Station
Quantico
Uscl
Waller
G oGlock
Nisin
Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad sale ordered by judge
Judge Woods orders sale of the Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad to satisfy bondholders. Bids for new engine houses and repairs were discussed by the Board of Works with Wilhelm Israns submitting the lowest bid of 14.49 for brick floors. Several notices include births deaths marriages and insurance reorganizations amid city affairs and police reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Realer
Mrs. Pees
Mandolin Club
Othe Waverles
Judge Woods
Grand Rapies & Indiana Railroad Company
State Board of Health
J. N. Hurts
Metcalf
Indiana
Mutual Fire Insurance Campa
Board of Works
Washington St
Wilhelm Israns
Byron K. Eliott
Central Union Telephone Company
General-mana
Thomas
Chicago
Curris
Cameron Kowerton
Art AY Harper
Mather
Joe Pleisler
Madison Ave
Louis Tulley
S&s. Wastet
German Insurance Company of Indiana
German Fire Insurance Company
German Mutua Insurance Company
August Doeppers
Lorenz Schmidt
Frederick Schrader
Willam E. Kuhn
Theodore Reyer
Fred A. Mueller
William Kohlstaedt
William Wilkins
John W. Schmitt
Theodore Stein
Christian
Maggie Jenson
Walter
Bertha Newby
Lotta Capivo
Mrs. Rohde
C. N. Metcalf
Albert M. Woodard
Anthony Buchanan
John Arnold
Florence Webb
Walter S. Brown
Joshua Ferguson
Chas
Carson
Emma Wilson
John A. Wagner
Katie Francis
Arthur ¥. Anderson
Caroline M. Kunkel
Jacob D. Peters
Rosetta Smith
Frank M.henderson
Sophia Harmis
Harry F. York
Margaret Mae Weddington
Charles Lloyd
Nellie James
Emil Stange
Minnie Shaw
Senate Debates Cuban Resolutions Amid War Talk
Washington March 12 senators groused over Cuban resolutions as debate resumed after routine business. Mr Hill urged modifying the third resolution to show the United States has not intervened and supported the first two. Other speakers urged clarity while noting a state of war existed in Cuba and praising or criticizing administration handling. A joint resolution seeks funds and inquiry into conduct of the war. A separate bill proposes a Canada Atlantic Canal charter with federal support, capital at 1200000000 and potential Canadian construction if Congress withholds a charter.
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BP. m
Hill
Coneuring
Pidner
United States
Senate
Tle
Iba
Mrr. Hill
Ate Hl
Mr. Till
Someon
House
Senatu
Noronal
T Great Lakes
Atlantic
Congress
Canadian
St John’s Free Silver Stance Cited In Prohibition Ties
Dispatch details ex Gov St John position on free silver and possible move to the prohibition party. F T McWhirter, Prohibition delegate, says St John views honest money and government redeemable currency with market value. Wooley favored for presidential nomination. St John’s influence cited amid party dynamics. Also notes Cuba bond sale at auction worth 50 000 for future interest.
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THE
SUN
St. John
Prohibition Party
F. T. McWhirter
Naional
St. Dom
Ile
Br. McWhirter
John G. Wooley
Kansas
Indianapolis
Mr. St. John
John G. Woaley
Wooley
New York
U. P
A. H. Muller & Sons
Republic of Cuba
United States
Cure a Cold in One Car Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablet Ad
An old patent medicine advert promises to cure a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The offer refunds the purchase price if the remedy fails, priced at 20 cents.
Lavigne vs McAuliffe Bout Halted by Police in Sixth Round
New York on March 12 police stopped the Said Lavigne Jack McAuliffe boxing match in the sixth round after warnings that any hard blow would end the bout. Lavigne led the action with several strong exchanges before the stoppage as both fighters were in good condition and the crowd watched in tension.
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New York
U. P
Lavigne
Jack McAuliffe
Sam Fitspatrick
Paddy Purtell
Ted Alexander
McAuliffe
Jimmy Carron
Jimmy Weilson
Reid
Jack
McAulife
Jacks
Beauliste
Erf
MeAuliffe
Coroner Probes Sudden Death of Sarah Ann Coffman
Coroner Castor continues investigations into the death of Mrs. Sarah Ann Coffman after an autopsy found no clear cause. Suspicion of poisoning remains unsubstantiated with no definite evidence. Constable Fitter pursues reports that Coffman drank with other women at several saloons. A chemical analysis has not yet been ordered.
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Castor
Sarah Ann Coffman
Senate Ave
Constable Fitter
Change of venue sought in Rooker assault case
Pauper attorney John Spahr for Alonzo Rocker, recently acquitted of murder, moves for change of venue in the assault with intent to kill case against Rooker. He argues fair trial impossible in Marion county due to verdict sentiment and seeks to avoid higher county costs, while the state may oppose the motion to keep the case in Marion county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Spahr
Alonzo Rocker
Mrs. Pees
Rooker
Spahr
Marion County
Irish Club Prepares Banquet for St Patrick's Day
Movement to form an Irish club in the city gathers pace as March 17 banquet plans take shape. A committee including J H McGettigan, Andrew M Sweeney and others has held meetings to organize the event at the Denison house with 200 covers reserved. A permanent club will form later and the annual St Patrick's Day banquet will become a feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. HE. McGettigan
Andrew M. Sweeney
Michael Carr
John FH. McMoarrow
W. Greenen
James Srodin
Wm. Griffin
Dan Maroney
Denilson House
Grand shows and acts headline week of city entertainment
ADRUSEOA ENTI presents Pudd'nhead Wilson at the Grand with large audiences and witty quips as dog show at Inglish’s continues. Hi Henry’s minstrels visit Parx Thursday afternoon. Empire features Fields Hanson drawing cards and ten big specialty acts. Fanny Davenport performs five nights plus a day matinee at English’s starting next Monday. Sardou’s Gismonda with strong supporting company highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pudd'nhead Wilson
Inglish
Hi Henry
the Empire
Fields & Hanson's
Drawing Cards
Fanny Davenport
Sardou
Gismonda
Found Her Brother Attempts to Reunite After 30 Years
Adjutant general Smock receives Jededith Fioag's inquiry about siblings Tus Seh Efong and Mrs. Geo Bennett, reported living in Spokane and Indianapolis. Mrs Bennett confirms relation, recalls Rockport ties, maritally linked to a veterinary voyage, and long separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smock
Indiana
Jededith Fioag
Spokane
Wash
Tusseh Efong
Geo. Bennett
Indianapolis
Local clothing firm change at Rochaster New York
A press dispatch reports Rothschild Baum Stern assigns wholesale clothing house stakes in Rochaster New York to Mr Hays of the Stodel. Rothschild formerly of Rothschild Hays firm in Indianapolis transfers his interest to Hays who becomes sole proprietor. A mortgage secures Indianapolis creditors though operations are expected to continue normally in Rochaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays
Rochaster
N. Y
Rothschild, Baum & Stern
Rothschild
Rothschild & Hays
Modal Elothing Company
Indianapolis
Stoppered Session Delights Democrats in Kentucky Assembly
In Frankfort Kentucky on March 12 the joint legislative session proceeded quietly after visitors were cleared from galleries. Unseated members James and Walton sat silent as the roll call began. The chair deemed 70 members voting necessary for a quorum, pleasing Democrats and ending any clash fears as ballots showed Burn 51 Carlisle 12 Buckner Le.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franketort
U. P
James
Walton
Kburn
Carlisle
Buckner
Hardwood mantels at Ed. duo M Lilly shop 545 Virginia
Hard to parse notice lists a craftsman M Lilly offering hardwood mantels and second water driven wells as specialists. It mentions Chas Allee and addresses 545 Virginia Avenue and residence 214 Hoyt Avenue.
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M. Lilly
Allee
Virginia-avey
Hoytave
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