War plans move troops to Atlantic and coast defense
Washington reports rapid army and navy preparations for possible war with Spain. Infantry and cavalry sent east, camps and equipment convoyed, and rail lines arranged for troop movement. Senate prompt action sought on navy personnel while debates over new Brazilian cruisers and coastal defense ferries continue.
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Washington
War Department
Spain
Army
Navy Department
Atlantic Seaboard
Adjutant-General
Cnts
Miunyrses
War Departments
McKinley
House Naval Committee
Navy
House
Naval Service
Brazil
Tong Siga
Columbus
Boston
Atlanta
Raleigh
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Maryland
Virginia
Department
Sam
Senator Proctor
Vermont
Sunsay
Investiza
Ships of torpedo flotilla head to New York in mock voyage
News reports describe Spanish torpedo boats leaving Cadiz to tow equipment toward Porto Rico with American ships Bancroft and Helena ready to assist if needed. separately a key West dispatch cites a submarine cable fragment found near the Maine wreck, strengthening claims of Spanish involvement.
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York
Cirdis
New York
City of Cadia
Porto Rico
Cadiz
Bancroft
Helena
Key West
Maine
Havana
Saulcy for Auditor Shaped by Sympathy and Subtle Moves
Political gossip outlines a movement to run Saulcy for county auditor despite his repeated declines and an earlier pledge to Harry Smith. Backers raise funds to cover his campaign costs while allies push for his nomination, regardless of his input, amid shifts in Democratic and Waggart factions and past campaign questions about assessments and leadership.
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Rochford
Democratic County Committee
Taggart
Yo Ois
Waggart
Willard Robertson
Robertson
Streetcar Firm Plans Paving Between Tracks in Indianapolis
A telegram to Mayor Taggart from William J. Turner, general counsel for the Citizens' Street Railroad Co., says the firm will pave the space between its tracks on Washington Street from Alabama Street to Senate Avenue with vitrified brick over a broken stone foundation. The Board of Works will soon receive bids for resurfacing the same section with asphalt, to be done concurrently with the streetcar company's improvements.
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Alabama St
Senate-ave
Washington
Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
Tageart
William Jas Turner
Street Car Company
Philadelphia
Taggart
Turner
Board of Works
Indianapolis
Alabama-st
Senieuve
Indiana Assessors Convene to Fix Hidden Tax Property
Seventy five of ninety two Indiana county tax assessors met in the hall of representatives Indianapolis to seek a uniform valuation method and to uncover property evading taxation. Gov Mount chaired the session and urged strict enforcement as committees were formed on banks corporations loans and personal security to report to the convention.
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Indiana
Hall of Representatives
State House
Ordey
Harrison
Capt
Taft
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Walker
Ketcham
W. D. Owen
State Tax Board
Owen
Whitsett Undertaker Opens New Office Amid City Ordinance
Whitsett has moved to a new building on N Meridian Street and runs his business there for two days without arrest under a city ordinance aimed at him. City officials backed by local residents pushed the rule, but opponents fear its invalidity and plan a boycott to deter his patrons while Whitsett awaits a court fight and possible arrest.
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United States
Cuba
Alger
Proctor
Floyd Woods
Sauley
LO UW
Whitsett
N. Meridian St
Johnson
Downing
Oard of Works
Indiana River Hunters and Political Moves Stir Region
Reports from northern Indiana note abundant ducks on the Kanka kee with many hunters along the river. Southern Indiana veterans rally for Rev. Dan Ryan as department commander. A cement war looms in mills with one firm cutting output. Eight New Albany doctors enter politics seeking mayor, coroner and council seats. Shelbyville’s telephone war promises free service from Central Union Company amid rate cuts. A man from Illinois, J W Hit, fined for assaulting Bertha Daily after a matrimonial ad led to engagement and rejection. arrest followed.
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Kankakee
Indiana
Dan Ryan
Utica
Southern
Indiana Mills
New Albany
Shelbyville
Central Union Company
J. W. Hit
Illinois
Ndt
Well Known Here Blanch W Bruce Dies in Washington
Blanch W Bruce a prominent national figure and former United States senator dies in Washington after a long stomach ailment. He served as registrar of the treasury, with a career spanning Missouri Mississippi Bolivar county and the District of Columbia, and chaired several posts under Garfield Harrison and McKinley while Indianapolis once served as his winter headquarters.
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Blanch W. Bruce
Indianapolis
Washington
The
Treasury
College-ave
Seventeenthst
Mary Willson
Victoria Willson
Bruce
Mississippi
Missouri
Gen. Alcorn
Voung
Bolivar County
United States
the Treasury
Garfield
Cleveland
District of Columbia
Harrison
McKinley
Treasury Department
Bicycle crash and assault disrupt city news
A stenographer, Miss Nannie Stafford, was riding with Bert Berry when they crashed into a street car, injuring her but not seriously. Berry and friends resisted press publicity, while Bert Johnson was later arrested for assaulting a reporter. Johnson paid fines in police court. Separately, creditors of Krag Reynolds reached a settlement plan draft with Hord and Perkins.
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Nannie Stafford
Bert Berry
Stevenson Building
Washington St
Illinois
Meridian-sts
Berry
S. Christ
Bert Johnson
N. Pennsylvania Sr
Journal
Johnson
Streit
Lancaster
Krag-Reynolds Company
Hord & Perkins
Hord
Powers to be Stripped of Park Authority Title
The mayor and Board of works shift J C Powers from park engineer to park superintendent to limit his authority. Mayor Tagepart denies a demotion, saying Powers stays in charge of park construction but becomes subordinate to city engineer Jeup. Under the charter, one engineer exists, so Powers’ title changes with shared forces and oversight by Jeup.
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Board of Works
J. C. Powers
Powers
Tagepart
Indianapolis Park System
Jéip
Jeup
Mr. Powers
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for the 86 hours ending 8 p m March 16 calls for cloudy periods with occasional rains and cooler nights then fair skies. Tuesday temperatures reached 58 at noon and 46 by 7 am Wednesday with 2 pm readings noted. Burford of Indianapolis advertises copper plate calling cards and invitations in fine style.
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Indianapolis
W. B. Burford
Funeral Garbages and Fees Listed in Brief Notice
Brief item notes funeral garbages and charges of two dollars to Crownhill or South yard. Frank Bird Transfer Company listed with telephone bad.
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Crownhill
South Yard
Bird Transfer, Co
Menace of Spain and Maine disaster sparks war fears
Havana dispatch reports the board of inquiry will stay aboard the Montgomery to avoid friction with locals and cites Admiral Manterola offering a floating dock to raise the Maine hull, which the group declines as insufficient. It notes a ball for Visiting Spaniards and praises the Montgomery crew, amid calls for one broadside before sinking.
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Viscaya
Almirante Oquendo
United States
Montgomery
Maine
Fern
Matanzas
Spain
New York Harbor
Madrid Urges Extension Of Mortgage Decree In Cuba
Warned Madrid reports American minister Woodford has asked Spain to extend the 1896 decree banning foreclosure and tax collection in insurgent Cuba districts. Aimed to prevent confiscation of property, with Capt Gen Llanço likely to receive orders to extend before March 31. Government eyes neutral cables through Halifax Bermuda Jamaica. French firm proposes Spain direct link to Cuba. Dispatch from Havana notes Manuel Calvo claims a US contact warns McKinley of a grave crisis and urges arbitration submission to Senor Polo y Bernabe.
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Madrid
Woodford
Cuba
Gen. Llanco
United States
McKinley
Senor Polo Y Bernabe
Washington
Senor Calvo
Great Britain's Aim to Secure Alliance with the Old States
Dispatches from London report Britain seeks a formal alliance with the United States in a move discussed by officials in St. Petersburg. The article continues from a previous page, outlining diplomatic efforts and potential implications for postwar alignment.
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Board of Inquiry
Edward O. Matthews
Bureau of
Miuval
Alatthews
Exqal Mining
Iers
Admiral AtAtthews
Francis W. Dickens
Bureau of Navigation
Albert G. Barker
Washiington
Long
State Department
Spin
Michael
Secretary of States Office
Usuis
Wiestas
Boutele
Post Office
Boutelie
Tome
Herald
World
Morton
Congress
Gene
Harry Smith
Yngene Sauley
Nis
August Tamm
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Ton-St
Senate
Blanch K. Bruce
Plan of Settlement
Capitolate
Mary Cleveland Stone
Nilius
Janes
Great Britain
Board of
Quiry
Havana City
Sigsbee
the Board of Inquiry
Manterola
Amer
Ican
Vana
Merritt
London
Petersburg
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