Tensions Rise as McKinley Appears Pro Spain in Cuba
A wide dispatch reports Havana panic and U.S. warnings as Consul-general Lee faces threats. Capt. Sampson may send a warship if danger escalates. Spain gains momentum in Madrid with diplomacy and arbitration talks while U.S. naval actions and public sentiment trend toward possible war.
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Gem Lee
Washington
State Department
United States
Maine
Sampson
Key West
Supreme Court Allows Pole by Telephone Company in City Street
Rufus Magee of Logansport sued Elsworth Overshiver over a night erected telephone pole blocking Magee’s sidewalk. The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed the Howard county ruling that the pole is a lawful part of street use, not a new servitude requiring compensation, upholding corporate and private rights to operate a telephone system.
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Logansport
Sweden
Elsworth Overshiver
Telephone Company
Magee
Supreme Court
Acetylene Gas touted for safer home lighting
A brief note from EB Walestt at Marketst promotes acetylene gas as safer than coal oil for country houses and stores and easier to light than a single lamp.
Tricky Spain’s Objective in Shering an Armistice
The report argues the aim of Spain’s leadership in seeking an armistice is to contain insurgents in Cheek. It frames the strategy as delaying action to maintain leverage while negotiations proceed.
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Shering
Armistice talk and Cuban crisis dominate Washington
Washington scene as U S Spain tensions surge over armistice terms for Cuba. President Mckinley weigh plan for autonomy while Congress calls for action and public calls for immediate independence or intervention amid mounting war sentiment. Captain Sigsbee returns home to hero welcome as officials push for clearer policy signals.
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White House
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Maine
Riggs Place
Migshee
Capt
National Geographical Society
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for the 36 hours ending 8 p m March 30 calls for warmer conditions with Tuesday night turning milder and increasing cloudiness with rain on Wednesday. Tuesday temps were 30 at 7 am, 40 at noon, and 44 at 2 pm.
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Indianapolis
County assesses to tax dogs and note transfers this year
County assessor Boswell orders no dog escape taxation and plans tax collection when assessing property. A special hunt targets money moved by note between women to hide from taxes. Teed your horse Janes' Dustless Oats. Best Harness for the Money. Strawmyer and Nilius advertise funeral carriages and Crown Hill or South yards for 1898 transfers via Frank Bird Transfer Co.
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Crown Hill
South Yards
Frank Bird Transfer Co
Cuban Independence and Court Settlement News Summary
A collection of political quotes advocates Cuban independence and US recognition amid a broader debate on intervention. Separate items report a court settlement involving the Beachbard and Elston families over a fatal fear incident, a bank conversion to Fletcher National Bank in Indianapolis, and a Supreme Court resolutions committee naming for memorials to former justices Townes and Miller.
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Fletcher's Bank
Fletcher National Bank
Indianapolis
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J. Fletcher
Vicentee Itenil
A. M. Fletcher
Charles Latham
S. A. Morrison
Supreme Court
Benjamin H Flarrison
W. T. A. Milfer
Ohn W. Kern
John TP. Dye
Jippert M. Tamb
Alexander C. Townes
John D. Miller
Central Lakhor Union backs independent oil firms amid Standere Trust clash
The Central Lakhor Union adopted a resolution urging members to support independent oil companies facing pressure from the Standere oil trust. The sevance committee was asked to review Rolls sons refusal to sign the wages scale and a complaint by broom makers against Perry Brown & Co. plus a local debate on a tragic wreck and a hospital discharge in Los Angeles.
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Standere Oil Trust
W.thr Rolls Sons
Perry Brown & Co
Insane Veterans urged for hospital aid amid new counts
A note from the states cites discrepancies in the veteran totals as the G A R plans to petition for a dedicated hospital. Squire Babbitt faces a fine for malicious trespass after a clash at a property. another case involves a teardown of an apple tree and barn. A split in the Washington Presbyterian church shakes local ties as Rev Anson J resigns amid vacancy.
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Gen. Smack
Indi
National
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Veneriss
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Flay
Babbitt
Mendax
Gabbitton
Jeseph
Clark
Thirty fourth annual state Sunday school celebr in Green field
Report lists events and people including Mrs Mary L Barr of 2866 NW Capitol Ave, a new godf rocking cradle, and notes on a Chicago death of Mrs Mary C Brouse mother of Charles W Brouse, plus other local items from Indianapolis society and legal notices.
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Charles W. Brouse
Elmst
Chicago
Tordianapolis
Edward Bissett
Watrise
van G. Dassett
Women's Missionary Societies
Indianapolis
Michaell Kennedy
Libertyst
Conner
To Cure a Cold in Gre Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old time drug advert promises a cure for colds in a day with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It notes a 25 cent refund if not effective and marks the genuine tablets by L. B. Q. on each tablet.
War talk shifts Senate toward Cuba action
The Senate scene focused on Cuba with resolutions by Allen and Rawlins demanding independence and war against Spain. Mason declared pro war, urging immediate action as galleries overflowed and public sentiment pressed Congress to intervene in Cuba amid the Maine wreck and Spanish brutality claims.
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