Maine disaster report looms this week at White House
Washington March 21 and Havana dispatches outline a US plan to send the Maine board of inquiry report to Congress by Tuesday or Wednesday. The finding is expected to say an external explosion caused the blast, with the blame likely directed at Spain if Cuban independence is accepted. Autonomist efforts and arbitration prompts are debated, while secrecy surrounds the board’s travel to Washington.
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Maine
Congress
Washington
Maine Board of Inquiry
White House
Spain
Board of Inquiry
Florida
Executive Mansion
A. 5
Barker
Key West
Fla
New York
The
Sun
Havana
Juan Ramirez
Chavez
Gomez
Blanco
Pando
Cork
Newport News
Carl, Wiley
Wiley
Capt. Sharp
Merritt Wrecking Company
Christopher Glass Dead Noted Antislavery Advocate and Judge
Christopher C. Glass, a justice of the peace in Indianapolis from 1872 to 1880 and early G A R member, died at 173 Hadley Ave W J of Brights disease. Born in Rush county, he stood against slavery, edited an anti slavery paper, and served in Civil War regiments before returning north. Surviving are Frank, James Glass, and daughters Mrs Ida Bruce and Mrs Mattie Kerr. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher C. Glass
Brandon Block
Hadley Ave
W. J
Bright
Mr. Glass
Rush County
Fairview College
Fayette Counts
Hendricks & Ray
Shelbyville
Decatur
Glass
Supreme Court of
Chattanooga
Pekin
Flo
Eighth Minors Infantry
Pleasant Frnckleman
Indiana
Wisherich
Tie
Indiaanapolis
Indianapolis
Frank
James Glass
Ida Bruce
Mattie Kerr
Closing In On John Stewart Divorce Record Victory
Helen Stewart’s attorney lauds judge Tudge Carter for expunging Jack Stewart against Wannie Stewart from the divorce file, reversing the decree on faulty affidavit grounds. An ensuing inquiry targets Fannie Stewart’s role and asserts John Stewart’s prior marriage legality, with Helen asserting fraud over a $5,000 to $20,000 estate.
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Helen T. Stewart
Tudge Carter
Jack” Stewart
Wannie Stewart
Helen Stewart
Fannie Stewart
John Stewart
Stewart
Young man’s apparent poisoning shocks city
Charles Zangmeister, 21, drank heavily and took a large dose of poison Sunday night. Dr. Mark Thomas treated him at the City dispensary after being summoned to save his life. Relatives cite heart trouble and pain, while the family denies any crisis. He returned to work Monday morning after treatment including an electric battery.
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Charles Zangmeister
Mark Thomas
Aangmeister
C. BE. Shover
Thomas
City seeks bids on telephone franchise specifications
The Board of Public Works received the bidding specifications from City attorney Kern on Monday. They will not publish them for a day or two while the board reviews and likely amends the document before making it public.
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Board of Public Works
Kern
Grand jury reports 21 indictments against listed defendants
The grand jury has reported 21 indictments. Those in jail or on bond include Grand Jarceny George Morton petit Jarceny Jack Stephens Moses Patterson assault and battery John Keeting burglary Smith Payne Thomas Russell Otto Randall Howard Reagan aka Arthur Taylor. They were arraigned, Kionday morning.
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Grand Jury
Grand Jarceny
George Morton
Petit Jarceny
Jack Stephens
Moses Patterson
John Keeting
Smith Payne
Thomas Russell
Otto Randall
Howard Reagan
Arthur Taylor
Kionday
Bound to Have Him And His Nomination Now Seems to be a Certainty
A political scramble surrounds Sauley for county chair and a looming convention. Blair, a Colored man who failed to win a township race, warns Republicans he will back the Democrats next fall. Colored leaders demand better treatment from state and national Republicans and consider nominating a Colored candidate, while Rochford’s proposed office order change stirs contention. A rumored slate, anti Rochford, circulates as the convention set for March 31 at Tomlinson hall approaches.
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Sk Orome
Indianapolis
Mr. Blair
Justice of the Peace
Court House
Bruce Bushy
Oelock
Maron
Tomlinson Hall
Rochford
Kor
Committee On Rules and Organization
Backus
August Tamm
Chas. Maguire
Tamm
Banks and Gates face tough choice on Krag Reynolds deal
The Krag Reynolds plan offers 45 cents on the dollar to New York banks, instead of 60, provoking strong opposition. A B Gates, under the first mortgage via Harriet Reynolds’ $25,000 note, would receive about $10,000. If rejected, assets may fall by $41,000 and unsecured creditors risk nothing in litigation. Assignee Reagan may demand book examinations if the compromise stalls.
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New York
A. RB. Gates
Krag-Reynolds Company
A. B. Gates
Harriet Reynolds
Reagan
Woes Of Debts End In Self-Driven Death Of Durkee
Charles Durkee a 75 year old man suicide by hanging in Zumpf's woods near the Belt Madison road. He faced unpaid rent and disappearance after leaving a wheel of old rails forming a shelter and rope setup. Identified later at Turewiler morgue by night watchman George Minter. Durkee had recent job loss in Chicago and came to Indianapolis seeking work. He rented a room for 1. per week. missing ten days rent triggered concern. Police traced him through missing persons reports and family in Montana. He carried only a cent when found.
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Charles Durkee
Zumpf
Belt
Madison Road
George
William Ante
Durkee
Indianapolis
Brayton
Quigley
Kruger
Turewiler
George Minter
Soldiers’ Monument
Hunter
Chicago
Wabashawe
Jie
Hendricks Block
Circle
Lyons
Min
Funter
Southpoort
Greenwood
Montana
Saloonkeeper and wife charged after street brawl
Daniel Trelm and his wife Tillie Helm faced police court in Mongay for assault and battery on James Tracy after a Sunday confrontation at Helm’s saloon. Tracy, injured but not seriously, was not present as Mrs Helm allegedly used an axe during the fight. case continued to Friday.
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Daniel Trelm
Missouri
Blerrill St
Tillie
Mongay
James Tracy
Helm
Tracy
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the six hours ending 6 p.m. March 22 calls for cloudy or partly cloudy skies, with colder conditions Monday night and Tuesday. Temperatures recorded include 50 at 7 p.m. Monday, 53 at noon Monday, and 54 at 2 p.m. Monday.
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Indianapolis
Annunciations Feast and Local News Update
The Annunciation feast will be widely celebrated among Catholics this Friday. Loaded car movement reached a weekly record of 22 791 with total movement 30 862. Mrs. Mary A. Reynolds of Irvington died Sunday, survived by husband and four children, described as an earnest Methodist worker. Mr and Mrs B F Gresh host their sixth social reception Thursday evening at their Union Trust Building dancing academy. Charles Lind reports to police that he fended off two highwaymen Saturday night with an umbrella and gave descriptions. Teli Blank, recently released in police court after near killing another man, faces new bicycle theft charges Monday and a $500 fine with 180 days. Levi Morris paid $1 and costs for jumping a freight train, with unverified claim of shoving a white boy from a moving train.
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Opera House
Mary A. Reynolds
Irvington
B. F. Gresh
Union Trust
Charles Lind
Lindenave
Teli Blank
Lewis W. Krug
Levi Morris
Cox
Harry Stewart
Jones Seeks Easter Suit Soon at Illinois Street Store
Local shop urges customers to place orders now for Easter attire with Jones promising a timely delivery. The ad also promotes Dustless Oats from Jones dedicated to horse feeding at the same address.
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Jones
S. Illinois-st
Health inspector Cramer faces Board over duty failures
Horace H. Cramer, city health inspector, failed to report for duty on Saturday and Monday, alleged to neglect duties to aid Mayor Taggart. The health board fined him ten days’ pay and reprimanded him, though reliefs say he is under the board of safety as a sanitary patrolman. Mayor Taggart denies employing workers and vows accountability for all city staff.
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Horace H. Cramer
City Health Department
Board of Health
Taggart
Cramer
Clark
Health Board
Morrison
Yaggart
Ele
Board of Safety
Ministers Debate Social Purity At Indiana Meeting
Rev. Tineher urged ministers to address social purity in pulpits criticizing modern novels and restrictive literature. Critics in attendance supported reducing sensational content while planning a Methodist hospital event and DePauw university appeal. A March 29 Roberts Park Church meeting will organize the program ahead of April 26 27 conferences and hospital plans.
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TW. S. Tineher
Indianapolis
Indiana
Snowoarth League
DePauw University
Roberts Park Church
Wassows Millinery Opening Draws Ladies For Spring
H P Wasson Co announces a spring millinery opening with Monday afternoon crowds in the second floor parlors. An afternoon orchestra provided music as decorators showcased Paris London and New York hats. Colors lean yellow turquoise blue black and white with shredded wheat material and Liberty silks noted among new designs.
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H. P. Wasson & Co
Little Bower
Wasson
Paris
London
New York
Linn Faulkeners
Rue de Quatre Septembre
Mrs Henry Myer Dead At 2117 Fark Ave Home
Mrs Henry Myer died of heart trouble at home in Indianapolis Sunday night aged 58 after short illness. Residence 2117 Fark avenue. widow of a real estate agent. Survived by two sons Royit's and Elmer's ages unspecified. Funeral arrangements pending. interment Crown Hill.
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Henry Myer
Fark Ave
Royit
Elmer
Crownhil
Funeral director resumes business at old establishment
Co. E. Kregelo, funeral director, has resumed business at his old establishment, 223 North Delaware Street. Everything new and complete. Telephone 250.
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E. Kregelo
N. Delawarest
Sun is a Liar Sparks Board of Works quarrel
During a Monday morning session Commissioner Thomas Montgomery dismissed a charge as a lie amid complaints about reporting duties. The board debated whether certain deductions were made and if a contractor was improperly docked as an inquiry revealed inconsistencies and unverified claims.
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Board of Works
Thomas Montgomery
Sid
Specter Gerard
Spectar
Milburn Urges Peace Within Democracy’s Reach
Sunday morning Rev. J A Milburn preached against war arguing the United States is divinely called to prove democracy favors peace. He contrasted monarchies and aristocracies as martial and destructive, stating that peaceful rule by the plain man can be governed with love and good will toward all the world.
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J. A. Milburn
United States of America
Stabbing on Indiana Avenue Stirs Local Officials
Police pursue a description of a colored assailant after a conductor was stabbed on a streetcar at Indiana avenue and North streets Friday night. The incident prompted discussions of Indiana representation at the Trans Mississippi Exposition in Omaha, with a meeting set for next Tuesday to form a commission despite no state funding yet allocated.
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Board of Trade, Commercial Club
Governors Office
Indiana
Omaha
Notable Deaths and Odd Claims From Local Page
The list notes Louis Deschler aged 76 dying at Valpai raise Robert Aitken aged 8 dead in Rochester after fifty years in Fulton county Mrs Joseph Coder described as a leading Portland woman dies Jacob Schaum Englishman reports killing rats since February 15 and plans a coat from their skins Sgt Nelson described as a half witted man attacked and suffered a broken jaw various quack cures and oddities are claimed including folk remedies for scrofula and skin blemishes
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Louis Deschler
Valpairaise
Robert Aitken
Fulton County
Rochester
Joseph Coder
Portland
Jacob Schaum
Sgt
Nelson
O Wood
Abo
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Capitol
Cuba
United States
Christopher G. Glass
G. A. R. Post
John
Endianapelis
Saulcy
Blair
Sauley
Sentinel
Perver Sindlinger
M. Johnson
Willard Edbertine
Vic Backus
Thomas Tu. Sullivan
W. OW. Spencer
John, McNutt
al Blue
William Moore
Wm. FB. Burford
Chas. Durkee
Tims. Helm
Town Tale
Tommy
Hoerace Cramer
Wassows Millinery
Tommy Montgomery
Meetin
Rng
Montgomery
Gus. Roth
Fall Creek Bottom
Alabama
Daniel O'Connor
Milburn
Uncle Sam Haas
Cory
R. F. Cory
Indiana-ave
North Sts
New York St
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