US policy in Philippine islands urged self government with American guidance
A Manila dispatch summarizes a new American commission address to Filipinos outlining the goal to develop self governance under U S sovereignty. It urges insurgents to lay down arms while promising protection and a hybrid system: local autonomy under a central American military to civil transition.
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New York
Manila
Evening Journal
Philippine Islands
American Commission
United States
Philippines
ANOTHER BATTLE IMMINENT IN MANILA
All is quiet in Manila as a preliminary suspension of fighting ends. Shifting troops signal a planned general campaign against insurgents north of the city within 48 hours. The US transport Sherman arrives with Unit forces, and Gen Hughes will replace Gen Miller at Iloilo as Miller returns home.
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Manila
Wheaton
Laguna de Bay
United States
Sherman
United States Infantry
Seventeenth Infantry
J. J. Page
New York
Gen. Hughes
Gen. Miller
Tloilo
Miller
Edl
Keen
Did He Starve Homeless Man Dellert Dies at Reed's Mission
Charles Dellert, an elderly Bavarian migrant living on W Maryland Street, died early Wednesday in squalor at Reed's mission. He had few meals in days, drank coffee at a nearby restaurant, and refused hospital care. A pending sanity exam supported by the dispensary deemed him sane, and he declined aid. He previously stayed at a local poor farm and a city institution but would not remain.
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Reed's
W. Maryland St
Charles Dellert
Geistner
Dellert
Weather Outlook for Indianapolis 36 Hours
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for colder conditions with rain or snow through Wednesday night and colder air Thursday. Temperatures reach 7 am around 4, noon about 51, 2 pm near 49. Grand Hotel Cafe advertises meals and value cigars.
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Indianapolis
Women Die in Omaha Fire at Maccabees Meeting
Fire at the Patterson block in Omaha claims two lives and leaves about 20 hurt as women from the Maccabees lodge leap from windows to escape a wall of flame. Fatalities include Mrs. Thomas Taylor and Mrs. Anna Schamel. injuries include Mrs. C. F. Brosius and many others. Fire chief investigates origin, suspects incendiary act.
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Women’s Lodge
Omaha
Neb
Thomas Taylor
Anna Schamel
C. F. Brosius
A. King
A. L. Samuelson
May Samuelson
G. D. Wilson
J. C. Halt
Marguerite Holt
Mary Hopkins
Mary Sullivan
W. A. Rex
Ed Schiner
French
A. A. Smith
C. E. Allen
Thomas Thornton
Walter Scott
Steve Williams
William Guider
James Adams
Women’s Lodge of Maccabees
Patterson Block
Taylor
Riddell
False report of John Sherman death shocks Washington
Washington uproar as word spread that John Sherman had died causing half mast orders and diplomatic notices. By evening a denial said he likely would recover. Sherman remains weak but improving in Santiago as Morro signals prompted early misread news.
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Washington
John Sherman
Porter
Guantanamo
Paris
Sherman
Santiago DE Cuba
Morro
Mysterious death of Hardy in Grand Opera House Hotel
BE H Hardy, 30, of Louisville, was found dead in his Grand Opera House Hotel room by manager Samuel Carr. Two morphine boxes were found beside the bed. Hardy, a Toursville soap sales rep, was known to drink but not intoxicated. Roommate Cal Reinhart reported his last words, and manager noted unlocked door at 11 pm. No motive or message appeared. sister in Louisville notified. undertaker Kregelo took charge.
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Grand Opera House
BE. H. Hardy
Louisville
Samuel Carr
Hardy
Toursville
Cal Reinhart
E. C. George
Kregelo
Who Is He Selecting for Deputy Inspector Role
Factory inspector McAbee says he has picked a Muncie man for one of his deputies but will not name him yet. He knows the applicant and considers him capable. There are scores of applications for the two posts, and McAfee notes most lack the required labor or factory experience to qualify.
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McAbee
Muncie
McAfee
Windsor hotel fire victims unnamed as search continues
New York dispatch says by Friday night and into Saturday workers recover a headless burned trunk and charred remains. Identification seems impossible. morgue numbers show ten identified dead and seven unidentified. The missing list, reduced to 36, includes guests, employees, and visitors. Jewelry and valuables are cataloged and sent to the police as debris clearing drags on day and night.
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New York
Windsor Hotel
Murderer Blume Sleeps Through Trial in Lebanon
In Lebanon Indiana March 22 during Blume murder trial arguments Blume slept and glanced at the ceiling. His mother and Grace Harvey’s mother wept as more letters were introduced suggesting sanity. The judge allotted four and a half hours for each side with prosecutor Shelby contending premeditation and defense attorney Ralston arguing lack of premeditation and questioning Earl Jackson’s testimony.
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Lebanon
Ind
Blume
Grace Harvey
John Shelby
Sam Ralston
Earl Jackson
Beeler Sues City Over Faulty Street Injury Case
Laura Beeler sues the city claiming a faulty street caused her wagon to mire on Massachusetts Avenue and toss her from the wagon. Deputy city attorney Bell explains the suit began partially as the plaintiff seeks 16000 dollars in damages.
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Bell
Laura Beeler
Massachusetts Ave
Solons See a Scrap Parker Carrig Fight in Denver
Colorado Legislature adjourned Tuesday night to watch a Denver versus Olean, New York boxing match at the Denver Athletic Club. In the fifteenth round Parker knocked Carrig out after a sharp chin blow. Lawmakers also study a Horton law copy and attend for pointers.
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Colorado
Denver
Col
Denver Athletic Club
Kid” Parker
Jack Carrig
Olean
N. Y
Parker
Carrig
New York
Prince of Wales Sheds Fashion Cheer in Shabby Attire
London dispatch notes the prince of Wales abandoning his famed fashion sense. Hats shapeless clothes shabby necktie crooked. English dandies lament, some favoring the Kaiser as a model, yet the prince remains in uniform.
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London
Prince of Wales
Brave Woman Reveals Burglar After Mask Is Torn Off
Cincinnati report says a masked man robbed the Alexandria post office securing $125. Postmistress Mrs Sronz confronted him with a pistol, tore off the mask, and identified him as a well known Alexandria resident but would not reveal the name.
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Cincinnati
Alexandria, Ikay
S<ronz
Alexandria
New Mayflower Church Plans New Building at Delaware and Sixteenth
The Mayflower Congregational Church will construct a handsome new structure at the corner of Delaware and Sixteenth streets. Its current chapel occupies part of the property.
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Mayflower Congregational Church
Delaware and
Sixteenth-sts
Deaths and violence reported in scattered notices
An unknown man died by self action at the Continental hotel in Chicago. W J Menninger of Cincinnati, an electrician, was killed by a live wire while dealing with cross wires. John Epperson, a jockey and horse owner from San Francisco, was stabbed to death in a saloon by robber Jim Gilligan, who was arrested.
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Continental
Chicago
W. J. Menninger
Cincinnati
John Epperson
San Francisco
Jim Gilligan
Gilligan
Police marveled by Gladys Von Shell at Bates hotel
Mrs Gladys Von Shell of New York was arrested Tuesday night at the Bates on a disturbance charge after being ordered to leave. Police report she threatened to drawn sweat from her pursuers and vowed revenge on hotel owner Henry Lawrence who alleged a $7 debt. She argued for an immediate trial and threatened to return to Chicago after an indefinite continuation, with bicycle patrols assigned to follow.
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Gladys von Shell
New York
Bates House
Henry Lawrence
Beckman
Todd
von Sheil
J. B. von Shell
Mr. Lawrence
Father Gavish
California
O. B. Orton
Lawrence
Chicago
Beef With Green Whiskers Sours Army Beef Rations
Dr Nicholas Senn disapproves canned roast beef while Gen A W Corliss notes widespread dislike. Lt J D Hartwell testifies no Armour preservaline admission. Witnesses describe greenish growth on refrigerated beef, vomiting, and a stench. Other accounts cite chemical additives and illness among soldiers. inquiry to travel from Chicago to New York and Washington.
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Chicago
Nicholas Senn
Cuba
Porto Rico
Carlton E. Sterritt
Elgin
D. D. O’pell
Joliet
William J. Griffin
New York
Washington
Death by Own Action Rumor Shapes Canton Death
A Canton girl known as Madge Wade, real name possibly Tuck, died by poisoning with carbolic acid Tuesday night. Charles Beckwith was jailed. he says he lodged with Madge and that she urged marriage. He claims heavy drinking and that he learned of the poison only after awakening. Beckwith mentions Madge’s Philadelphia connections. her parents live in Louisiana.
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Canton
Madge Wade
Tuck
Chas. Beckwith
Beckwith
Madge
Philadelphia
Louisiana
Rehearsals Underway for Terp Sichore Carnival Dances
Daily rehearsals for the Terp Sichore carnival continue in various halls. Wednesday afternoon the silver-spray dance practiced at Brenneke's, and Wednesday night the Bohemian dance and the gavotte will be at Tomlinson Hall. Jewelry and silverware cleared at Marcy's with low prices this week.
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Brenneke
Tomlinson Hall
Marcy's
Red Ornaments Dominate W H Block Co Opening Hats
A vivid display centers on red Cyrano roses and ribbons in the W H Block Co opening. Creations include a red mesh chiffon toque with cream lace and many hats featuring roses front and center. Pink roses on a black hat and violet accents appear, with matron bonnets in violet. The sale runs through Thursday with medium priced and special offers highlighted.
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W. H. Block Co
University Park Rebounds as Spring Beautifies Campus
Merry Spring brings a revived campus scene with lush grass, fountains running full time, and several bird houses in the trees. Flower beds remain limited as the season progresses.
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University Park
Mayoral race hinges on streetcar deal and Taggart’s fate
City politics center on the streetcar settlement with Taggart likely to run again. Republicans fear a Populist shift, while New or Chalmers Brown are considered by some as possible rivals. The Streetcar Company and party clubs influence turnout and candidate support as the convention nears.
Quack Doctor Figure in Blaseport Case
A civil suit involving Catharine and her husband Frederick is in advisement after a Wednesday session. The plaintiff alleges a local quack doctor afflicted the couple, the claim referencing deceit and medical treatment meant to control or ruin them. Attorney W. T. Bro is named in the proceedings as the case unfolds amid concerns of insanity and manipulation.
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Catharine
Frederick
Jers
W. T. Bro
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