Americans Capture Guadaloupe Manila
Guadaloupe was captured Monday morning by Gen. Wheaton s brigade. Regulars from the Twentieth and Twenty second Infantry joined Oregon and Washington volunteers with Fourth cavalry and Sixth artillery. Losses were light for Americans five men wounded. Enemy losses totaled about 40 killed many wounded and 16 captured. James M. Kline of the Twentieth Kansas was killed near Caloocan. Otis aims to sweep Manila to Malolos with insurgents compelled to retreat. Aguinaldo expected to defend the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Guadaloupe
Wheaton
Oregon and
I. Folger
Thomas Miller
Charles Davis
Chris Thompson
Twentieth
United States Infantry
Charles Easley
Twenty-Second Infantry
James Tl. Kline
Kansas Volunteers
Caloocan
Edl
Keen
Otis orders halt to negotiations over Spanish prisoners
Manila dispatch reports General Otis stopping talks between Filipino leaders and a Spanish commission for freeing the Spanish prisoners. He appears to aim to prevent the Filipinos from obtaining a large indemnity that could fund their cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Otis
Americans blamed for Manila killings in Japanese papers
Victoria reports Japanese papers accuse the American army of indiscriminately shooting civilians in Manila during fighting. The same dispatch notes a Feb 15 disaster at Tisukushima inland sea where a pier collapse killed 98 of about 350 people, with some saved by police and bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Manila
Tisukushima
Japan
Foes Driven Back as Wheaton Advances Toward Laguna Bay
Manila March 13 The flying column under Gen Wheaton began an aggressive push planned by Gen Otis to reach Laguna de Bay and sever lines between Aguinaldo forces. Wheaton’s men pressed the fight in intense heat, outflanking and routing the Filipinos who rallied briefly before river and gunboat shellfire forced another retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Wheaton
Mag
Otis
Laguna de Bay
Aguinaldo
Appraisers Named to Review Proposed Local Improvements
The Board of Works, under new law, appoints William I. Moore Fred Gregory and W H Schmitts to appraise abutting property on multiple streets and alleys from St Clair to Tacoma ave and nearby connectors to determine costs under the 2 percent aggregate value threshold. The action targets proposed improvements on listed alleys and sides of streets in several blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
William IX. Moore
Fred Gregory
W.H. Schmitts
St. Clair
New Jersey
Yenth St
Tecumseh
Hamilton
Hoyt-ave
Olive
Laurel
Illinois-st
Fifteenth
Gray-st
Washington
Ohio
Keystone-ave
Pratt
Harmon-st
Merrill
Ilinois-st
McLean Place
Barth-ave
Sanders
Thirty-third
Twenty-third
Martindale-ave
Ralston River
Tacoma-ave
Michigan
Wheaton Captures San Nicolo Pasig and Pateros
Manila dispatch reports General Wheaton's flying column taking Guadaloupe then San Nicolo with light resistance. Pateros was attacked as insurgents retreated to Pasig. After a sustained defense and heavy artillery, Pasig fell and American troops occupied the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
San Nicolo
Pasig
Wheaton
Guadaloupe
Pateros
Natives murder Spaniards in Philippine uprising
The steam ship Victoria reports a January uprising at Port Royalist on Palawayan island SW of the Philippines. The Spanish governor and officers were killed, a church burned, and natives fled with women and children and some men as prisoners. Captain Pfort of the Labuan interviewed locals to learn motives of revenge against Spanish officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Victoria
Port Royalist
Palawayan Island
Borneo
Pfort
Labuan
Marines Shell Pasig River Front in Manila Campaign
General Wheaton’s forces shell Pasig after driving the enemy from the jungle along the lakeshore guard positions at Pateros and Taguig. Two American soldiers died during the advance, Private Stewart of Company B Twentieth Infantry and Private Munson of Company K Twenty second Infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Pasig
Wheaton
Pateros
Taguiz
Stewart
Twentieth Infantry
Munson
Cavite Women Call to Fight Against Americans
In Tacoma, a Republica Filipina copy notes Cavite women request permission to replace men in battle if they fall, driven by patriotism. The same issue reports a Baliway letter offering 50,000 reward for Aguinaldo’s assassination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Republica Filipina
Cavite
Republican
Baliway
Aguinaldo
Resolutions Deferred Until Settlement of New Law Questions
Board resolutions await settlement of questions arising under the new law. Final action is deferred and will be taken at a future board meeting.
Deadly shell linked Mason Mitchell to Capt. English injury
Mason Mitchell, actor-soldier and Rough Rider, at Hotel English, will appear at the Elks benefit Monday night. He survived a shell fragment hitting him at El Paso hill during the July 1 bombardment before Santiago, stitching his tale to Capt. William E B English who was crushed when the shell struck and caused his horse to rear and fall. Mitchell and English spent the morning rehearsing Santiago campaign events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Mitchell
English
Elks’ Benefit
San Juan Hill
Mr. Mitchell
Roughriders
el Paso Hill
Santiago
Teddy Roosevelt
Devore
Gaines
William EB. English
Mitchell
Capt
Indiana ice makers meet at Grand hotel Tuesday
City life notes show Indiana ice manufacturerss to gather at the Grand hotel Tuesday at 10 a.m. Park commissioners also meet regularly Fridays at 10 a.m. A smallpox case is reported to the State health board from Jennings county near Mt Vernon. Mrs Anna E Thomas spiritualist lectured in Mansur hall Sunday afternoon and will repeat tests next Sunday. The son of D K Goss superintendent of Indianapolis schools died Monday morning of scarlet fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Ice Manufacturerss
Grand Hotel
Park Commissioners
State Health Board
Jennings County
Mt. Vernon
Anna E. Thomas
Mansur Hall
D. K. Goss
Indianapolis
Bridge Law Sparks County Road Supervisors Clash
County commissioners weigh disbanding road superintendents as townships form districts under a new law. Supervisors will be paid 1.50 a day and cannot use their own teams, triggering higher costs and doubts over road quality and bridge contract lettings. McGregor fears bid collusion and impractical oversight. Districting poses a tough, population unequal challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
McGregor
Center
Small pox rages in Zanesville Ohio area
Oscar Sagle dies in Cannelville from small-pox after nursing Ungemade who also died. Health officer Sutton finds about a dozen cases and warns of new infections at Fultonham White Cottage Roseville and Stovertown. Doctors fear infection as state health secretary Probst is notified. Sagle buried at home as towns fear grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
Oscar Sagle
Cannelville
Sutton
Sagie
Charles Ungemade
Fultonham
White Cottage
Roseville
Stovertown
Norman
Probst
State Board of Health
Tred Dugan
Sagle
Indiana laundrymen hold fourth annual meeting at Bates house
Washee washee men in Indiana gather for the fourth annual Indiana laundrymen's association meeting at the Bates house with about 75 attendees. Major Taylor and W. W. Godfrey of New Albany present papers, as officers are listed including Charles E. McKeen president, W. A. Cox first vice president, Ed B. Ream second vice president, Arthur Irwin secretary, and Paul H. Krauss treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Bates House
Indiana Laundrymen's Association
Major Taylor
W. W. Godfrey
New Albany
Charles E. McKeen
Terre Haute
W. A. Cox
Indianapolis
Ed B. Ream
Peru
Arthur Irwin
Paul H. Krauss
New Typhoid Cure Reported By Dr Aulde
Philadelphia reports a new cure for typhoid fever developed by Dr John Aulde using arsenic and nuclein. The treatment is claimed to also cure diphtheria and to invigorate nervous and cerebral functions while restoring the blood's antiseptic properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
John Aulde
Weather outlook for Indianapolis area 36 hours
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m March 14 calls for warmer fair conditions with occasional rains overnight. Temperatures rise from 26 at 7 a m to 36 by noon and 2 p m with continued warmer air and scattered showers likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
The Curse of God, So the Natives Say, Has Seized the Ifa
A dramatic telling from indigenous sources describes a belief that divine wrath has claimed the Ifa and altered sacred rites. Elders recount omens and shifting practice as communities seek guidance from traditional authorities and healers amid perceived divine judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifa
Navy shields treasure ship Meade on Havana voyage
Washington reports that the navy will convoy the army transport Meade with 3 million dollars for Gomez’s army, deploying the cruiser Chicago as guard after reaching the Bahamas Chanel. Officials fear pirates seek to loot the Meade, prompting a high power warship protection plan and confidential warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Chicago
Hampton Roads
Havana
Howison
Meade
Berlin
Gomez
Army of Liberation
Cooper
Bahamas
Cuba
Army
War Department
Proberate Commissioner’s Fee Question From Koenig & Hitzelberger Case
SUN reporter notes final report shows assignee Siedensticker paid GUS OBRYAN twenty five dollars for services as master commissioner in disposing of the Koenig and Hitzelberger assignment. Law prohibits fees to probate commissioner. O Bryan unavailable in Cincinnati for comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SUN
Koenig & Hitzelberger
Gus O’bryan
Siedensticker
O'Bryan
O’bryan
Cincinnati
Serious problem in new township reform bill
A question arises whether a township levy can be made between April and November when circuit judges appoint the board under the reform bill. Court terms end April in many counties and no authority exists until November. Deputy Attorney General Moores is consulting the books. The emergency clause was removed and parts lack harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moores
Starved for the Love of Money in New York Home
Johanna Conwaly an eccentric resident of Poughkeepsie was found dead in her bed after 17 years of poverty. Police reported she starved herself, yet $3,000 was found in a Poughkeepsie savings bank and 31 gold pieces hidden in her rooms, suggesting a motive linked to wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkkeepsie
N. Y
Johanna Conwaly
Srunday
Poughkeepsie Savings Bank
President McKinley Heads to Thomasville Hospital Ship Relief
President McKinley and his party depart Monday night for Thomasville Georgia aboard the hospital ship Relief, en route to Manila. They pass Gibraltar Monday morning as part of the voyage. Reports mention famine rising in several Spanish provinces and Madrid crowded with beggars. Gen Leonard Wood backs making San Juan Hill a public park with a national cemetery in Cuba. Diplomatic circles doubt Archbishop Ireland’s Paris papal nuncio appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Thomasville
Manila
Gibraltar
Gen. Booth
Salvation Army
Melbourne
Australia
Robert Lewis
Atlanta
R. H. Haynes
Madrid
Senattor Jones
Arkansas
Leonard Wood
San Juan Hill
Santiago de Cuba
Rome
Ireland
Papa
Paris
The Last Call and Notable Deaths Across States
John S. Cooke, 63, famed Chicago brewer and former congressman, dies at home. Paul Edmunds, former congressman, passes away in Halifax Virginia. Sam Robertson of Lagro, Kentucky fatally shoots his sweetheart Minnie Marshall and is killed by Marshal Victor Lee during arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Paul Edmunds
Halifax
Sam Robertson
Lagrange
Minnie Marshall
Marshal Victor, Lee
Lumber prices surge as demand drives timber up nationwide
Lumber dealers deny any trusts or coalitions control prices. They blame soaring demand for sharp hikes in soft and hardwoods, from pine and poplar to oak, with lath and shingle costs rising. Dealers warn furniture prices will follow in weeks as manufacturers move to adjust tags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SUN
C. Foster
Foster Lumber Company
Mr. Foster
Foster
Memphis
Tenn
Memorial Tree Planting In Riverside Park Plan
About 300 trees will be planted in a ten acre Riverside park tract set aside by Supt Powers. The Memorial association aims to establish a living memorial program by planting trees now and allowing donors to reserve a tree in memory of a deceased relative or friend. A children's playground will be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Park
Memorial Tree Planting Association
Powers
Memorial Association
Elks Parade Promises Big Minstrel Show Night
Elks march in a Monday parade advertising their upcoming minstrel show at English's. About one hundred Elks, hats, carnations, canes and police escorts lead the route, as clowns perform and performers ahead of the show prepare to deliver rapid jokes and laughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English’s
They Snared Mr Smith in Brooklyn Case
New York report states Henrietta Wechsler the Brooklyn girl who vanished last Wednesday was found Sunday in a private sanitarium after a confession coerced from Albert Smith the navy yard messenger long suspected in the case. Smith ingested carbolic acid during questioning and later revealed the girl’s location and the events leading to her detention. Police visit confirmed she had borne a child last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henrietta Wechsler
Brooklyn
Albert Smith
Navy Yard
Smith
Miss Wechsler
Non-State College Men Expected on State Board
President Mills of Earlham asks the governor for a conference on appointments to the state board of education. The governor may name new members before laws are published. DePauw’s President Gobin and Franklin’s President Stott were in town, signaling likely non-state representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills
Earlham College
State Board of Education
Gobin
DePauw
Stott
Franklin
Woman Meets Gov P ingree On Vital Stats Mission
Mrs Grace Carter statistical clerk from the State board of health returns from Lansing Michigan where she studied Michigan system for gathering vital statistics The secretary of state supervises this work which costs $9600 yearly Parts of the Michigan system will be used in Indiana She also met Gov P ingree who she found to be genial and friendly to the poor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Carter
State Board of Health
Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Secretary of State
Indiana
First Class Table. Hate Dinner at the Walhalla Ben ary
A brief table listing events at Walhalla shows a dinner motif with tension between attendees. Ben Ary is noted as a participant, with references to a hate themed gathering and a formal table setting. The item reads as a social snippet from a local column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Walhalla
Ben
Pool and Shaves Rule Bans Minors in Barbers with Pools
Judge Cox ruled that minors cannot enter a barber shop if the pool or billiard tables share the same room. Robert Hackley, who runs a combined barber shop and poolroom in West Indianapolis, was arrested for letting minors in. The defense claimed the boys came for hair work, but the judge said to run the pool table he must exclude minors from the barber shop. The case was indefinitely postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Robert Hackley
Indianapolis
Rabbis in Session Opens in Cincinnati Convention
The American rabbis convention begins at Mound Street temple in Cincinnati with Rev. Jos. Silverman of New York presiding Rev Dr David Philipson gives welcome and Rev Dr Joseph Silverman New York responds Isaac M Wise delivers the president's annual address Sunday night at the St Clair hotel A student jubilee banquet for Rabbi Wise is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverman
Cincinnati
Convention of American Rabbis
Mound St. Temple
Jos. Silverman
New York
David Philipson
Isaac M. Wise
St. Clair Hotel
Rabbi Wise
Kimbley Pins Blame on Senate for Defective Bill
Fred Kimbley, clerk of the house, says attempts to shift blame for the defective criminal sane hospital bill to the house are misplaced. He asserts the bill was killed in the senate and never returns to the house, so the senate bears the responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Fred Kimbley
Kimbley
Union Goods Only League Forms In Indiana
The Women's international union label League of Muncie filed articles with the secretary of state on Monday to promote buying only union made goods. Other groups mentioned include the Clover Leaf literary society of Indianapolis the Second Baptist Church of Alexandria Middletown Lodge K of P and the Campbell Moore Westfall implement company of Lafayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s International Union ‘Label League
Muncie
Clover Leaf Literary Society
Indianapolis
The
Second Baptist Church of Alexandria
Campbell-Moore-Westfall "Implement Company of
Lafayette
Thirteen Arrested in a Bunch at Police Court
A crowd of thirteen youths of mixed race were lined up in police court on Monday charged with railroad hopping. Patrolman Butcher made the arrest and Judge Cox fined ten of them three dollars costs. Eight of the group were sent to the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butcher
Cox
Twiname Seeks 757 From School Board Lawsuit
James E. Twiname sues the school board in superior court over alterations to specifications of School No. 29 on College Avenue built in 1893. He claims changes increased his contract by 757 and seeks compensation or adjustment for the overcharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twiname
James E. Twiname
College-avex
Beard
Young Pleads Guilty in Indecent Proposal Case
John O. Young of Muncie pleaded guilty before Judge Baker on the indecent proposal charge connected to Miss Eddie Copper Smith. He received a 50 day sentence at hard labor in the county jail, with two months already served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
John O. Young
Muncie
Eddie Copper Smith
Baker
Missing Princeton student Richard Webster returns to college
Richard Webster, member of Princeton University class of 99, has returned to the college after being described as mysteriously missing from home. Frances Wells appears connected to the case with a note about a missing pose card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Webster
Princeton University
Frances Wells
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