22 Mar 1898
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1898
Page
1
The Sun reports the board of inquiry will likely say the Maine disaster resulted from an external explosion, not negligence by Capt. Sigsbee or crew, and that no Spanish official will be implicated. It may stop short of naming the exact cause, citing survivor and diver testimony, with a northward report path and shuffling naval orders as the case moves.
Key West reports the Maine board of inquiry stayed with the cruiser Nashville overnight, with Judge-advocate Marix at the hotel. Admiral Sicard hints the panel awaits additional members as discussion begins on when to forward the report north amid possible Tuesday or Wednesday departures.
A congressional commission led by Senators de Soto Money Gallinger Thurston and Representatives Cummings and Smith returned from Havana with a dire Cuba report. It says half the rural population is dead, Spain and Cuba suffer, and the US has been harmed. rebels are unconquerable, peace requires American intervention, and Cuban self-government is possible. The Maine wreck and torpedo boat purchase are also noted along with opposition to arbitration.
In criminal court Judge McCray, with Cass Connaway as special judge, presided over jury selection for the state case against Fred E Hackleman. Prosecutor Wiltse pressed about how several jurors happened to be in court, exposing precinct connections and local politics as the all‑male panel was shuffled.
Mayor Taggart pushes a 363000 transfer to the Board of Public Works for park lands, sparking legal threats and opposition from Little and others. Debates over cost, charter legality, and future tax implications heighten tensions as ward civic figures weigh in and a Maine resolution is adopted with bipartisan votes.
16 year old Anna Pearce, wife of Jesse Pearce who runs a Washington street bicycle shop, says two men forced her to a chair, tied her hands and mouth, then left after demanding money. Her husband found her unconscious. detectives investigated but no suspects.
The widow Sara Layton Walker of Cleveland will stay in Indianapolis for a few months before deciding her plans. She previously received offers from New York and may accept one now. She married Morris Black, a Cleveland attorney, a few months ago, and his death shocked their friends.
Forecast for the 3 hours ending 8 p m Tuesday calls for rain possibly changing to snow with much colder turning to Tuesday night cold and cloudy with flurries. Then fair on Wednesday. Readings: 7 pm Tuesday 54, noon 59, 2 pm 60. Chicago dispatch warns of a cold wave approaching Indianapolis Tuesday night.
Indianapolis recruiting station on N Illinois Street reports eight rural youths passed the physical for artillery training, with 64 acceptances to date and 164 rejections. Recruits are headed to Columbus barracks for Sixth and Seventh Artillery units as names from numerous Indiana towns fill the enlistment list.
Washington dispatch reports Cabinet met Tuesday with the president stating the Maine board of inquiry's findings will reach Washington by Thursday or Friday and be sent to Congress early next week. The president aims to separate Maine blame from Cuban independence in a strategic plan pending Spain's response and potential arbitration.
D M Parry of the Commercial club travels to Omaha to study the scheme for the Trans Mississipp i exposition He will report at a Thursday meeting of the Commercial club Board of trade and citizens The meeting was moved from Tuesday to await Parry s report Officials seek to enlist manufacturers and commercial groups to represent Indiana products No state appropriation is available for this effort
The health board and safety board clash over Horace Cramer’s ten days’ pay. Cramer’s salary deduction will be enforced by the safety board as the health board claims no authority to fine him. Justice Clark’s court will test the new boarding house law with attorneys Lamb and Colman arguing. A separate case sees Skate Dirk attempting to collect a $5.50 bill from Herman Flitz by attaching his property, with Flitz invoking a $600 exemption from lawsuit. Brown Ketcham ironworks, Flitz’s employer, is named as a co defendant.
Prison authorities plan a transfer of inmates between the Michigan City prison and the Jeffersonville reformatory. Some judges erred before the indeterminate sentence law was upheld, sentencing criminals to unsuitable institutions. The transfer is now required to align with the law.
Mrs Susan Fose of Wabash celebrates her one hundredth birthday on Wednesday. The report notes the occasion as a significant local milestone with family and community recognition.
Advertisements for Best Harness for the Money by Strawmyer and Nilius at 37 Monument Place plus Feed your horse Jane's Dustless Oats. Acetylene Gas for country houses and stores promoted as safer and easier to light than coal oil, from Co. EH Walcott at 114 East Market Street.
The four children of John Hardman at 816 S Delaware street fell ill Monday evening after drinking poisoned milk. Dr. C O Duryham treated them, and they had recovered by Tuesday noon.
Addison C Harris attorney for the New York auditors said he had heard nothing from his clients on accepting the compromise offered by the firm’s attorneys a few days ago.
Rev. J. C. Harrison of 1706 Lockwood Street, struck by a Big Four train near Adams crossing on March 9 while returning from Garfield church, is recovering. Local officials report the incident and ongoing medical care.
Carrie M. Barrett sues for divorce from Marcellus alleging failure to provide. Elizabeth Bristow sues Joan Bristow for trespass citing a will from their fathers leaving property in Perry township and John’s occupation of it. The Burford stationery house is noted for copper engraving and printing on calling cards and invitations.
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