Navy shifts fleet for Atlantic coast protection amid Cuba crisis
Washington reports the fleet at Key West and Tortugas was redeployed not from Spain but by a naval board planning wartime campaigns. The move aims to shield the North Atlantic coast as tensions rise with Spain over Cuba. Senators urge action as reports describe famine and suffering in Cuba under Spanish rule.
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North Atlantic Coast
Havana
Washington
Texas
Massachusets
Key West
Spain
Sicard
Teller
Tillman
Foraker
Cuba
Chandler
Theodore Roosevelt
the Navy
A. S. Crowninshield
Bureau of Navigation
A. S. Baker
Co. F. Goodrich
Naval War College
Richardson Clover
Office of Naval Intelligence
Procter
Davis
Committee On Foreign Relations
Frye
Washington awaits naval board report amid Cuba crisis
Washington crowds pace the Capitol as a naval board report on Cuba looms. Senators and officials expect the document to reach the president by weekend with a potential abstract. Congress stands ready to back any presidential demands in the Cuba dispute with Spain.
New Naval Plan Forms Three Squadrons for Atlantic Coast
Three squadrons will be formed with Key West Port Royal Hamp ton Roads as rendezvous points. The New York Iowa Indiana will guard Key West with cruisers gunboats and torpedo boats. Brooklyn Massachusetts Texas Columbia Minneapolis at the Roads with monitors at Port Royal. Hampton Roads squadron ready to sail to Belfast or to Key West to reinforce Sicard against Cuba. The plan aims to protect the coast while keeping northern ports secure and to assess the Maine disaster through a naval court of inquiry’s findings.
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Key West
Port Royal
S. C
Hampton Roads
New York
Iowa
Indiana
Brooklyn
Massachusetts
Texas
Columbia
Minneapolis
Roads
Belfast
Sicard
Cuba
Italy Seeks Peace Maker Role in US Spain Crisis
London dispatch reports Italy may urge an international naval commission to investigate the Maine destruction with one representative from each of England France Germany Russia Austria and Italy. The proposal met cool response from Sir Thomas Sanderson of the British Foreign Office. The Sun notes Italy has approached other powers with the idea. Secretary Long denies concessions with Spain over Key West fleet withdrawals. The Montgomery left Havana due to diving gear needs. The Herald weighs the Washington Madrid dispatches on prospects for settlement.
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New York
London
the Sun
Italy
United States
Spain
Verrero
Thomas Sanderson
Foreign Office
England
France
Germany
Russia
Austria
Holland
Denmark
Belgium
Sun
Texas
Massachusetts
Sicard
Key West
Montgomery
Havana
Fern
Herald
Washington
Madrid
Protests Grow Over City Street Cleaning Contract
A city committee from the League of American Wheelmen pressed the Board of Public Works to ensure proper cleaning of streets ahead of the upcoming national meet. They cited late work hours, dust issues, and lack of contract penalties, while Col. Downing admitted improper cleaning partly due to weather.
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Board of Works
Capitol Paving Company
Horacio Mee- Way
F.id. Moffett
League of American Wheelmen
Indianapolis
Col. Downing
Ele
Aly Jickas
Cigar Fire Destroys Pittsboro Factory Stock
Fire at 645 Russell Avenue Pittsboro cigar and stogie company causes water soaked and burned cigars piled on the floor. Estimated loss about 800 dollars, with 0,000 cigars destroyed. Fire likely started in the rear room. owners Stein and Gardner insured and in business since February 15.
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Pittsboro Cigar and Stogie Company
Russelleave
Stein & Gardner
Prominent Cleveland Lawyer Morris Black Dies in Toledo
Morris Black husband of Indianapolis singer Sarah Layton Walker died in Toledo after a pneumonia bout. The Cleveland attorney, active in politics and opponent of Mayor McKisson, departed Thursday night and was brought to Cleveland for burial. Walker may return to Indianapolis after mourning.
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Cleveland
Morris Black
Sarah Layton Walker
Indianapolis
Toledo
McKisson
Black
Mayor McKisson
Bondy House
Mail carrier Frederick Ward fatally injured in street car crash
Frederick Ward a 50 year old mail carrier on a south side route was struck by a southbound street car near Raymond street Friday morning. He suffered a brain compression and died at noon the same day. Ward a veteran postal worker noted for his trained horse traffic and leadership among carriers served in the war and was known as Captain Ward.
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Frederick Ward
S. Meridian-st
Raymond St
Ward
Ife
Horne
Hyves
Sanders St
Col. Holloway
Connecticut
Ammons
Krag Reynolds creditors plan proposed distribution
The Krag Reynolds proposal to creditors would allocate 4144,000 to creditors immediately with 40060 to first mortgagees and 737,000 to second mortgagees. Replevin suits will be dismissed if goods have not reached petitioners. Attorneys say they added 410,000 to the fund and would withdraw it if the offer is rejected. The compromise is believed to be accepted.
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Krag-Reynolds
Supreme Court Hears Taxation Challenge on Building and Loan Stock
The court heard oral arguments on taxing building and loan stock in Monroe county where a stockholder seeks to bar county treasurer from collecting taxes. Attorney General Ketcham urged rehearing in the life insurance tax case, joined by Senator Duncan and others from Bloomington, arguing no law authorizes such taxes. The case links to the broader fight over life insurance policy taxation.
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Supreme Court
Monroe County
Ketcham
Duncan
Rogers
J. B. Wilson
Alsof Bloomington
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Prange Sued Over Smoked Herring Illness
Rose Skillman and her husband Paul sue Anthony Prange grocer at Massachusetts avenue and Oak street claiming a February 15 purchase of smoked herring caused Mrs Skillman to fall deathly ill. She has not eaten since and seeks $5,000 while Paul asks $1,000 for care.
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Prange
Rose Skillman
Paul
Anthony Prange
Massachusetts Ave
Oak St
Schrader's China Sale Closes Soon at East Washington Street
We are now moving the sale of Schrader's China and expect closing in a few days. Come quick for big bargains at No 74 East Washington Street. Feed your horse Janes Dustless Oats.
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Schrader
East Washington Street
Bargain laden retail page touts hats and clothing
The item lists stores and promotions across many vendors offering hats suits corsets shoes and groceries with prices like $2.50 for vestee suits 98 cents umbrellas 23 cents silk capes 9.40 and 25 cent Swiss muslin yardage. It promotes ads from Albert Gall Danbury Star and others with dates for Saturday sales.
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Rubens
Drake
Marion Trust Co
W. J. Wader
Madame Ruppert
Star
Court Trouse
Danbury Hat
Chicago Shone
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Haviland China
Dan Yeount
Central Rubber & Supply Co
E. Hedrick
Indiana-ave
Faks & Co
N. B. Groff
Elgin
O. J. Conrad
Keller & Gamerdinger
New York
Granger
Badger Furniture
Herman W. Rentsch
Henry Mazur
Fountain Square
People’s Outfitting Company
Wasson
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for the six hours ending 6 p.m. March 19 calls for cloudy skies with occasional rain and probable thunderstorms Friday night and Saturday. Friday temperatures: 7 p.m. 48, noon 50, 2 p.m. 59.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis press club reorganized and new officers named
The Indianapolis press club reformed at the Denison after noon on Thursday, enlarging membership and planning quarterly dinners. Officers elected include President Maj W J Richards and Treasurer H A Brown. Also noted is Dr B A Sterne purchasing nearby property for a $10,000 sanitorium. Col John W Blake of Indianapolis served under Rosecrans in 1861.
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Indianapolis Press Club
Denison
Maj. W. J. Richards
Anna Nichols
Flerbert Hunt
Laura Ream
H. A. Brown
Annis Burk
RB. T. Buchanan
Gavin L. Payne
Arthur White
Miss Laura Smith
Harry Thudhum
Fletcher
Cliffordaye
Woodruff Place
Col. Blake
Rosecrans
John W. Blake
Indianapolis
West Virginia
Co. C. Tenth Regiment
Indiana Volunteers
Parkersburg
W. Va
George Herpick
Michael Robinius
Local thieves fined and jailed for grease theft
Lon Baldwin and Isaac Forson were fined $10 and sentenced to 90 days in the work house after stealing three barrels of grease from the stock yards. Funeral services for Rev. G B Engle, 318 South Noble Street, are set for Saturday at 10 AM from Christchurch Church. He was 89.
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Lon Baldwin
Isaac Forson
G. B. Engle
S. Noble St
Christchurch
Holy Innocents
St Patrick's Loyal Sors Banquet Echoes Irish American Unity
The Friendly Sons of St Patrick closed Thursqax with a large Bates banquet honoring 160 guests. Frank Burke toasted. Andrew M. Sweeney welcomed attendees and introduced Bigsho)phazard who spoke. Geh. Michael Ryan of Cincinnati praised the American flag and Irish devotion. Discussion linked Ireland and Indiana progress in education and industry, urging broader opportunity and freedom.
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Sons of St. Patrick
Bates
Frank Burke
Andrew M. Sweeney
Order
Bigsho
Phazard
Michael Ryan
Cincinnati
Spain
Ray
Gev
James A. Moun
Insinoa
Ameraid
Ireland
Jediane
Indiana
March of Progress
EB. J. McDermott
Levin
Provernor
Americas
Flo
Mme Dreyfus vows to join husband in exile despite ban
Paris dispatch reports Mme Dreyfus, wife of Capt. Alfred Dreyfus, vowed to accompany him to Devil's Island even after Minister Lebon refused permission. Wealthy, renowned for beauty and intellect, she has pressed for four years to win his release. She plans secret departure if needed.
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Paris
MS Lebon
Mme. Dreyfus
Irish Emigration Fears and Respect for Ireland Abroad
The passage praises Irish migrants driven to America by poverty and hardship while noting Irish figures attaining high ranks in Britain and praise for American respect for Ireland. It contrasts poverty at home with the perceived virtue and capability of Irish people abroad, including leaders like Sir Garnet Wolseley and Lord John Russell.
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Iraland
Sir Garnet
Wvolse
Irelind
Bonds and Bondsmen Discussed by State Officials
Representatives from gas companies met at the governor's office to outline bonding for fuel and waste utilities. Bonds are described as heavy with surety firms to cover costs, while waste companies plan further financing to prevent shortages. Indiana religious groups, a Methodist university dye, and a German American club election are noted, including officers at Mozart hall.
Mme Dreyfus Appeals for Clemency Across Europe
Since her husband’s departure from France she has spent money time and strength seeking his release. She studied both sides, found evidence of innocence, and sought a new trial. France refused, yet she won sympathy from emperors czars and kings, excluding the pope. He faces life on a lonely island exiled far from France.
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France
Mme. Dreyfus
Germany
Franz Josef
Greece
Eiurope
Dreyfus
Judge Miller Dead Shuts Supreme Court in Respect
The Supreme Court adjourned until March 29 in honor of John D. Miller of Greensburg who died Friday morning at about 55 from paralysis and brain softening. He served on the Supreme Court from 1890 and later on the Decatur and Rush circuit bench before illness.
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Supreme Court
John D. Miller
Greensburg
Ketcham, Smith
Elliott
Gavin
McBride
Miller
Supreme Bench
Gov. Hovey
Berkshire
Hackney
Decatur and
Rush
Hoosier Tips Nominee Hofman Seeks State Secretary Post
Fulton county resident George W Hofman announces candidacy for secretary of the state on the Republican ticket. George Stubbs of Noblesville reports a brother Wynne serving aboard the Massachusetts at Tor Tugas. Wynne writes guns loaded and ready for emergency with orders to fire on suspicious vessels and inquire their business. Funerals Carriages priced to crowd.
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George W. Hofman
Fulton County
George Stubbs
Noblesville
Wynne
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