War Fears Sweep Washington Senators Expect Clash Soon
Washington reports show leading senators from both parties predicting war with Spain over Cuba. Gorman Chandler Lindsey Burrows Grosvenor and others urge intervention, while Gould and Cleveland comment on potential outcomes. New telegraph and naval measures prompt readiness as authorities prepare reports on the Maine incident.
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George Gould
Four New Substations Aimed at Faster Police Response
The Sun urges Indianapolis to create four suburban police substations each with a lieutenant two turnkeys two drivers and a one horse patrol wagon. Locations include Prospect Street rear of engine house No 3 West Indianapolis Indiana Ave near City hospital and Hillside Ave. Total annual cost about $16000 with $800 per substation for setup. Patrols will report to central station until circuits are split.
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New York
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Iowa
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Spain Notified of Maine Court Findings in Washington
Washington reports Spain has been officially notified of the Maine court of inquiry findings and awaits Premier Sagasta's reply. Senor Polo, the Spanish minister, was informed he may view the full findings and evidence. President McKinley faces Congress pressure over Cuba policy as Spain seeks more time.
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Woodford
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City flood damages eyed in White River interceptor
City engineer Jeup assesses flood damage to the White River interceptor and says any losses will not burden the city. About 20000 dollars remains withheld from Fulmer and Seibert to cover deficiencies while one sewer section, never accepted as perfect, must be rebuilt. Total repair costs unlikely to exceed 500 dollars.
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Jeup
White River
Fulmer & Seibert
Mr Condwitt's Suggestion On Gold Democrats For Congress
Allen W. Conduitt, chairman of the county gold democratic committee in 1816, proposes that if Republicans nominate a gold Democrat for congress they will do the right thing. He argues the money question is the key issue and a gold Democrat can handle it as well as a Republican.
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Navy Yard
Havana
Senate
City CList: Backus Sheriff Bid and Knox Congressional Run
Camp Gray endorses Vic Backus for sheriff on Friday night. George L. Knox, a well known colored man, will run for congress independently. A Chaminade recital is set at Carlin Lenox music store by the Progressive piano forte club on Tuesday night. Paul Bahr and pupils plan their annual musical at Plymouth church on March 29.
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Camp Gray
Vic Backus
George L. Knox
Congress
Carlin & Lenox
Progressive Piano Forte Club
Paul Bahr
Plymouth Church
Funeral Carriages and Laxative Ads 1898 Notes
Fragment collection notes funeral carriages in 1898 from Crown Hill or South yards by Frank Bird Transfer Co. An ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with money-back guarantee at druggists. Also mentions Dustress Oats for horses and acetylene gas safety for country houses and stores. Includes a fragmented Easter suit order reference.
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Crown Hill
South Yards
Frank Bird Transfer Co
Fresh clue on Maine explosion stirs Cuba policy push
Washington reports reveal the board of inquiry found the Maine’s destruction stemmed from an outside mine, with Havana harbor movements raising questions. Senate backing for hard action against Spain grows as officials prepare naval response and possible reparation terms.
Naval appropriation bill moves swiftly in house debate
In Washington on Saturday the naval appropriation bill advanced in committee of the whole amid rapid action and several minor amendments defeated. Boutelle urged raising naval militia funds to 100000 to prepare for Cuban matters while Lewis pressed a broader increase to meet Spain and the flotilla approaching Hampton Roads. The Cuban-supporting speeches drew acclaim before the amendment’s rejection. Peters added a pro Cuban view urging immediate war for humanitarian aims.
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Tilinnis
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Spain
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Aves
Peters
Morgan's Hot Talk on Cuba Crisis and Spain Blame
Senator Joan T. Morgan of Alabama urges U S intervention in Cuba after the Maine explosion. He accuses Spain of active connivance or incompetence, denounces Cuban slaughter and says autonomy is past, arguing the United States must act to protect peace, trade, and human rights. He compares Spain's actions to France’s aid in the American Revolution and predicts war to end the Cuba issue.
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Joan T. Morgan
Alabama
Committee On Foreign Relations
Maine
Spain
Cuba
France
United States
Last act in الزوجed quarrel as Beckners face court
Mary McFadden testifies in police court about alleged infidelity with William Beckner. Mrs. Beckner accuses, denies by McFadden and Beckner. Stewart house case cleared. Ruby Dynes and Annie Smith fined for minor offenses. Beckner previously sued Helwig. retrial set next week.
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Hey H. Beckner
Cox
Mrs. Beckner
Wary McFadden and Beckner
Mrs. Stewart
Illinoisst
Grand Hotel
Stewart
Supreme Court
Beckner
Helwig
Verdict of the Maine inquiry shocks Madrid and Havana
Gen Woodford reports the American naval court finding that the Maine was destroyed by an external explosion. Spain clings to an interior explosion theory. U S and Spanish ministers hold firm lines as tensions rise in Madrid and Havana with war talk intensifying and possible conflicts looming.
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Key West
Fla
Maine
Woodford
McKinley
Miinister
United States
Senor Gallen
Spain
Alame
Imparcial
America
Congress
Best Harness for the Money
Strawmyer and Nis offer remedies at 37 Monument-plece with claims to cure stomach and bowel troubles. Promises prompt relief or no pay. Advertises ladies only sessions in afternoons and evenings at 2931 Capitolave, Mary Cleveland Stone, M.D.
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Capitolave
Mary Cleveland Stone
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Spain and Maine dispute heads to arbitration amid censorship
Washington reports on Spain and the Maine affair show a clash of narratives with Madrid and Washington each preparing public disclosures. Officials consider arbitration and insist censorship blocks dispatches on Spanish war movements while Gen Woodford and Lieut Dyer reported torpedo boat flotilla departures.
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Army and
New Journal
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Law of Defense
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Spain
Meti
Maine
Madrid
United States
Europe
McKinley
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Woodford
Lieut. Dyer
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