McArthur advances on Malolos with Bocave taken
General MacArthur resumes the push toward Malolos as Bocave falls eight miles from the Filipino capital. Expected arrival Wednesday night with battle likely Thursday. Bridges and rails are being repaired. A score of insurgents slain. many heads cut, possibly for refusing to fight. Aguinaldo and family may flee Malolos as American marines patrol. A French agent from Agoncillo denies talk of peace with the Americans. Roxas notes Filipinos study American revolution history and vow independence or death. Spanish officers reportedly fight as volunteers.
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Manila
McArthur
Malolos
Bocave
Aguinaldo
Malgabon
Agoncillo
M. Roxas
Otis dispatch reports Manila advance and supply status
Cablegram from Gen Otis to Washington dated March 29 cites advances toward Marilao Bocaye and Bigaa with railway and telegraph lines destroyed by the enemy. He notes guarded progress, slight casualties, troops in good spirits, and ample supplies to meet immediate needs in Manila.
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Washington
Otis
War Department
Manila
McArthur
Marilao
Bocaye
Bigaa
Malolos
Bravery of Filipinos Moves Capital Near Malolos
Washington dispatch notes Filipinos resist bravely under leaders, earning admiration from officers. Despite courage, term surrender may follow. Reports say Filipino capital shifting to San Fernando, about ten miles north of Malolos.
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Washington
San Fernandino
Malolos
Independence Slogan Sparks Roiled Tension in Roxas Unit
Paris dispatch says Felix Roxas leads Spanish officers in the ranks chant Independent Nation slogans during protests. The report notes unsettled morale and calls for discipline as authorities monitor the scene.
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Roxas
Paris
Felix Roxas
Wii
No Call for Troops Declared After Cabinet Meeting
Washington report says the cabinet discussed budgets and departments during the president's absence. Replacing Cuban military officers with civilians was not on the agenda. Officials stated no immediate need for 35000 more troops in the Philippines. Also, Alice Mains sues Charles and wife Traub, claiming they harmed her job by alleging a board bill at her workplace.
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Washington
Cuba
Philippines
Alice Mains
Charles G. Traub
Justice Lockman’s Court
Traubs
Helped Himself
New York report states Carol Abeles twenty six was arrested and charged with robbing mail boxes. He confessed and checks totaling one thousand nine hundred twenty five dollars and fifty six cents were found. Abeles claims the checks came from one day's work and a notebook carried the motto God helps those that help themselves.
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New York
Carol Abeles
Abeles
At the Rinks Grand Skating Carnival Winners Named
At the skating rink event Tuesday night 50 couples competed in the grand match. Mrs. McFarland and George Wise received prizes for the best costumes.
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McFarland
George Wise
City basketball tilt between LizE Lafayette and Indianapolis
Local 7 arena hosts a Wednesday night game between LizE Lafayette and Indianapolis M C A basketball teams. A forged check matter involving Father Sheidler is noted in connection with the event.
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Lafayette
Indianapolis
Asium
Dame of
Sheidler
Americans Break Filipino Line Near Malolos at Bigaa
Gen McArthur’s division lunching at Bigaa seven miles from Malolos as the front four miles long braces for final reckoning. American brigades under Otis Hale Wheaton advance. Bocave river crossing, 29 Pennsylvania killed, other regiments suffering. First Nebraska swam river under fire aiding the assault and securing Higaa and Bigaa. Prisoners say Filipino leaders restrain surrender.
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Manila
McArthur
Bigaa
Malolos
Aguinaldo
Otis
Third Artillery
Montana and
Kansas Volunteers
Hale
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Nebraska Volunteers
Wheaton
Oregon
Minnesota
Bocave River
Kansas
Nebraska
Montana
Bocave
Higaa
Admiral Dewey Reports Manila Equipment Availability
Admiral Dewey cabled the navy department that Manila can supply all necessary shore equipment for marines such as bunks furniture and related items. He notes cooking ranges must be brought from San Francisco. The items would accompany the American battalion soon departing San Francisco to garrison Cavite.
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Dewey
Washington
Navy Department
Manila
San Francisco
Cavite
Two Questions On School Transfer Law Answered
Frank Jones, superintendent, questions attorney general on the transfer of pupils between school corporations and on whether Terre Haute normal graduates qualify as county superintendents under a new three year professional license rule. The opinions affirm tuition for transferred pupils and require the actual license for eligibility, not mere teaching evidence.
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Frank Jones
Terre Haute Normal
Medical Board grants licenses to numerous doctors
The State medical board authorized a large list of physicians to practice medicine on Wednesday. Names include Harlan E. Mize Lebanon W L Hammersley Frankfort W F Patton Orleans Francis M. Siner P T Simpson Dillsboro Solomon Stone New Albany W B Hardman Roann John Q Garner Kweed A M Zaring Birdseye Chas Patton Terre Haute Milo King Rochester Geo H Hopper Wabash John W Bell Huntington F A Zeller Union City G W Smail Indianapolis E B Flavien Silver Lake E Barbour Indianapolis Henry F E Harold Indianapolis Chas B Benson Union City Jas M Achor Cornetsville A B Stevens Marion John A Williams Patricksburg J D Roberts Indianapolis. The board decided not to recognize ai.
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Medical Board
State Medical Board
Harlan E. Mize
Lebanon
W. L. Hammersley
Frankfort
W. F. Patton
Orleans
Francis M. Siner
P.T. Simpson
Dillsboro
Solomon Stone
New Albany
W. B. Hardman
Roann
John Q. Garner
Kweed
A. M. Zaring
Birdseye
Chas. Patton
Terre Haute
Marion
John A Williams
Patricksburg
J. D. Roberts
Indianapolis
Beard
Prather Is Being Tried For Embezzlement
Prosecutor Pugh opens the case against Benjamin H. Prather on embezzlement charges as secretary treasurer of the Commercial Travelers’ Mutual Accident Association. He allegedly diverted funds, with directors told of shortages and improper deposits. Witness Carey McPherson begins the state’s examination.
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Benjamin H. Prather
Pugh
Millard Cox
Prather
Commercial Travelers’ Mutual Accident Association
Prathes
Carey McPherson
Hancock Grand Jury Hints Major Indictments in Hancock County
Hancock county grand jury in session faces a sensational report with nearly 360 indictments expected against one official for extortion, defalcation, salary law violations and other illegal acts. Democratic officials are said to dominate, sparking calls for full investigation and possible political upheaval as books show discrepancies and fraud. William Hough assists Prosecutor Wiggins in a thorough probe aimed at reform.
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Greenfield
Ind
Hancock County
Telesun
William Hough
Wiggins
Hancock
Mrs. Dougherty May Die After Fall at Home
Mrs. Frank L. Dougherty, who fell from a step ladder at her home at 3608 North Illinois Street Saturday, may die from internal injuries suffered in the incident.
Sprinkling Bids Again Sought By Board Of Works
The Board of works will again receive bids for street sprinkling on April 10. Earlier bids were deemed too high and hints of collusion among bidders arose. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as a medicine for impure blood nervousness and stomach and kidney troubles.
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Board of Works
Hood
Week Only Easter Souvenir Entitled
A fragmented line notes a week only item titled Easter Souvenir. The readable portion hints at a publication or product name tied to Easter celebrations with limited text available for full context.
Irish-born Blacksmith Dies at 117 in Indianapolis
Michael Shea, born September 29, 1781 in County Kerry Ireland, died at his son's home 805 Highland Ave Indianapolis at age 117. A friend of Daniel O Connell in youth he moved to America in 1864, became a longtime St. Joseph's parish member, and outlived his wife who died in 1834. Four children survive. funeral Thursday at 2 p.m.
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Ireland
Daniel O'Connell
The
Michael Shea
Highland Ave
County Kerry
Shea
O'Connell
Mike Shea
America
Bellefountaine
Indianapolis
St. Joseph's Church
Flo
Faith Curists Fined Over Child's Appendicitis
John Harrison and wife were fined in West Indianapolis for neglecting their 15 year old daughter during an appendicitis episode. Doctors urged hospital care. parents relied on faith healing until an order to hospital care was issued and enforcement halted the fines. Attorney Winpenny sought further action against prayer participants at the bedside.
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John Harrison
SUN
Cunningham
Benham
Harrison
United States Judge Appointment Report
Washington March 2 The president has appointed ex Senator George to the United States judiciary position.
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United States
Washington
George
Fire in Titanopolis High School Damages Art Work and Basements
Fire broke out in the east basement of Titanopolis High School at 3:30 am. Janitor J. M. Biddy turned off the gas, averting a likely explosion. The blast damaged art on the second floor, with some valuable Steele portraits saved. the building is slated for repairs so classes can resume by Thursday.
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Titanopolis High School
Bschool
The
Echo
Tillie Holle
Ralph Jones
Louise Pugh
Biddy
Haley and
Cerchoren
Chemical Company 2
Nather
American Tobacco to Increase Capital Stock to 76 Million
In Newark on March 22 the American Tobacco Company directors voted to raise capital from 35 million to 76 million dollars. The move funds the acquisition of Union Tobacco and other purposes, with 140,606 preferred and 1,126,000 common shares at 50 dollars each. Directors will rise from 12 to 15. In New York on March 29 traders noted various combinations, including safes and coal.
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American Tobacco Company
Newark
N. J
Unier Tobacco Company
New York
Wall St
Cincinnati
Friendless Maggie Wells Tries Suicide With Carbolic Acid
Maggie Wells 1559 Hamilton avenue swallowed carbolic acid in a Tuesday evening act of despair. She asked to smell the odor after swallowing and confessed the self harm. Doctors Scott and Lukenbill revived her after hours of care. Poison likely obtained at the Beville avenue home of Misa Wells, a domestic. An additional suicide attempt by Mrs Anna Lucas at 5806 South Capitol avenue involved morphine.
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Maggie Wells
Hamilton Ave
Bevilieave
Misa Wells
Anna Lucas
Capitolave
Indianapolis Forecast For 36 Hours Ahead
The outlook for Indianapolis and nearby areas calls for warmer and fair conditions. Wednesday night and Thursday are expected to stay dry with clearing skies. Temperatures rise from 24 degrees at 7 am to 38 at noon and 41 by 2 pm.
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Indianapolis
Studebaker Turns Author with Sword and Scepter
Peter Studebaker Jr., son of a wagon maker, wrote and will produce a romantic drama titled Sword and Scepter across the United States with his own company. The work is set for production in San Francisco and other cities.
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San Francisco
Peter Studebaker, Jr
United States
Zealandia Sails with Ninth Infantry for Manila
SAN FRANCISCO March 23 The transport Zealandia sailed for Manila Tuesday with the six remaining companies of the Ninth Infantry and a full hold of stores. The Charles Nelson will soon sail with 900 tons of stores and 100 men, including nurses and mater.
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Maztia
San Francisco
Zealandia
Manila
Ninth Infantry
Storsa
Charles Nelson
Navy court hears testimony on canned beef quality in Cuba
Rear admiral Edwin Stewart testifies that the navy uses canned roast beef since 1861 with inspectors at every station. About 560,000 pounds are used annually, more during war. Descriptions of Manitoba refrigerated beef and issues at Ponce and Sans Tiago follow, including claims some beef was thrown away as bad and assurances it would keep 72 hours.
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Washington
Edwin Stewart
Navy
Cuba
Stewart
Henry G. Colby
John D. Black
Miles
Porto Rico
Ponce
United States
Manitoba
Maj
Black
Pomeroy
Pence
Col. Weston
Sanstiago
Col
A. J. Smith
Fonce
Maj. Hbieck
Gen. Hagan
Voucers
Maj. Black
Precedent Ruled Against Bucket Shops in New York
In a landmark decision the general sessions court upheld Henry Wade of Colonial Stock and Company after a conviction for running bucket shops. Wade had testified he bought two share lots on margin, claimed profits, and swore out a warrant in 1895. The ruling could close hundreds of bucket shops operating across the city.
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New York
Henry Wade
Colonial Stock and Company
Wade
Deaths and notes in wire service entries from Chicago and St Louis
The report records deaths including Bishop Dugan who died at St Louis insane asylum and was laid to rest in Chicago. It notes Lester Ewing, 21, of Red Bank, a deserter who ended his life by drinking carbolic acid. Simeon Brooks Armour, 71, a prominent citizen, dies Wednesday. he was brother of P D Armour. Jank Burns, Snchomieh, Wa, noted as brother-in-law to William Kingman, involved in a domestic racket.
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Bishop Dugan
St. Louis Insane Asylum
Chicago
Lester Ewing
Red
Bank
Jank Burns
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Sawbones
Ma ‘Prather
Mr. Clark
William A. Clark
Europe
Marceau & Power
Justice Hawkins
Studebaker
Sword and Scepter
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