Rivera to be shot after capture in Cuba
U P dispatch from Havana reports Gen Ruis Rivera captured near Consolacion del Sur after a surprise attack. Velasco surrounds the camp with 800 men, Rivera wounded and taken to Havana likely to be executed. Weyler’s assent to spare life doubtful amid Madrid congratulatory cables. Col Vidal Ducasse named successor. A separate note covers recovery of dead American reporter Crosby’s body.
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U. P.jj
the Sun
Havana
Ruis Rivera
Cabezadas
Consolacion del Sur
Velasco
Consolacion
Colfin
Rivera
Hernandez de Velasco
San Cristobal
Weyler
la Lucha
Diario de la Marina
Madrid
Duke of
Duke of Tetuan and Gen. Azcarrago, Have Been Sent To Gen. Weyler
Pinar del Rio
Col Vidal Ducasse
Santiago de Cuba
Maceo
Ducasse
Washington
U. P
Senor Dupuy da Lome
Ahumada
C. E. Crosby
Arroso Blanca
Day to Cuba as special commissioner to probe Ruiz murder
Judge William R. Day of Canton Ohio named by the president as special commissioner to Cuba to participate in the Spanish inquiry into the death of Dr. Ruiz. The mission aims to ensure a fair investigation of American interests and rights, with Day reporting back to the president.
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Washington
C. P
Wiliam R. Day
Canton
Cuba
Ruiz
Lee
William R. Day
Dr. Ruiz
Judge Day
Ohio
City
Sherman
White House
Military promotions in Third regiment updated with new colonel
Lieut colonel Geo M Studebaker of South Bend is named colonel of the Third regiment to replace the previous commander. Adjutant general T A Bowman of Waterloo becomes lieutenant of the regiment. Capt Kuhlman of Co K Auburn promoted to major along with Capt Jritzgerald of Co C Goshen and Capt Skinner of Co B Second regiment promoted to major after Maj Rockwood's resignation. Also noted are advertisements for water wells at 4c per foot and dentist contact details.
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Geo. M. Studebaker
South Bend
T. A. Bowman
Waterloo
Kuhlman
Auburn
Mb. H. Jritzgerald
Goshen
Skinner
Maj
Rockwood
Devastating Texas Storm Levels Homes Across Lower Coast
A powerful storm moving from the Rio Grande valley to Galveston caused extensive damage in Hitchcock and Texas City, blowing houses from foundations and injuring residents. At Galveston the sea rose and the city endured heavy rain, with multiple structures damaged and communication cut before partial restoration.
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Texas
Galveston
Tex
U. P
Rio Grande Valley
Gulf
Fort Point
Galveston Island
Arthur Meininger
William Meininger
Here
Houston
Hitchcock
A. J. Eddina
Texas City
Texas City News
Woman fined for wounding lover over romantic dispute
Mary Morrison a colored woman who carved wings faced Judge Cox in police court Tuesday morning. In a jealous rage she slashed her lover at his workplace causing neck and arm injuries. She admitted intention to injure not kill and received 80 days at the workhouse plus a $5 fine.
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Mary Morrison
Judge Cox
Wings
Cincinnati
Indianapolis Weather and City Hall Tax Measure
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through March 31 shows cloudy skies with occasional rain Tuesday night and Wednesday. Tuesday noon temperature 52, 2 p.m. 58. Councilman Smith's ordinance to tax breweries and agencies $1,000 was killed in committee but a substitute with similar provisions may be reported. Allegations claim the measure originated with Albert Lieber to push bottling firms to use Indianapolis Brewing Company products. The ordinance would require breweries and agencies to pay a $1,000 license unless their product is from a licensed company.
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Indianapolis
Lieber
Smith
Albert Lieber
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Central W C T A Meeting and Licensure Update
The Central W C T A will meet Wednesday at 2:30 at Mrs Balch's home. Secretary Bicknell of the State board of charities visits institutions with Jos P Byers of Ohio. About 75 manuscripts for professional and life state licenses reached the state superintendent this week. Typically 40 to 50 percent pass examinations.
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Central W. C. T. A
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Yantic Grounded Off Uruguayan Coast
Wire notes the U S cruiser Yantic aground on the Uruguayan coast with the vessel in a dangerous position. The item also reports that East Liverpool potteries may grow if the tariff bill raises earthenware duties by 25 percent and notes the opening of the great West river in China to foreign commerce as viewed by Minister Denby.
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United States
Yantic
East Liverpool
Great West River
China
Denby
Levee Break Floods Mississippi Farm Regions Below Vicksburg
A Baton Rouge dispatch reports a 2000 foot wide levee breach ten miles below Greenville Mississippi, flooding into the state. Thousands flee with cattle and homes washed away as the historic Jefferson Davis plantations near Vicksburg face ruin and the Hille church on the Davis Taylor plantation is under water two feet deep.
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Jef Davis
Vicksburg
ST. Louis
Baton Rouge
Greenville
Miss
Harvey Klemmer
John Marshall
Jefferson Davis
Joseph Davis
Zach Taylor
Hille
Jeff Davis
Gen. Taylors
Quarhter
German Emigrant Cleared of Smallpox at Indianapolis Stop
An emigrant from Marienbad, Jacob Stapert, arrived in Indianapolis after quarantine in New York harbor. He stayed briefly at the Shelby House and a nearby farm, but medical examination found no disease despite initial alert from Washington.
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Washington
Indianapolis
Jacob Stapert
Shelby House
Shelby St
Neighan
Hurry
State Board of Health
Flurty
City Board of Health
VanaAlla
Woman in Noblesville Finds Daughter in Indianapolis
Mrs Boone wife of Capt Boone retired farmer of Noblesville travelled to Indianapolis on Monday to locate her daughter Miss Carrie Alice Watt 21 who had vanished last August The girl was found on Meridian street with help from Union Station matron Mrs Ellen Goodnoe Reports say she was engaged to marry Richard S Peed formerly with a Noblesville newspaper and that he brought her to the city Mother and daughter then returned home.
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Boone
Capt. Boone
Noblesville
Indianapolis
Carrie Alice Watt
Meridian
Meeting of county surveyors to discuss duties and funding
A meeting of county surveyors is called for April 5 in the courthouse to consider the extra duties imposed by house bill 144. Signed by J R Brown of Frankfort J v Coyner of Indianapolis and J A Mitchell of Noblesville, the group will plan to legalize surveys of ditches since the Supreme Court ruling. It notes surveyors receive no salary and funding may be needed. Second water driven wells by Frank Butts at 133 Indiana Ave. Phone 179%
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J. R. Brown
Frankfort
J. v. Coyner
Indianapolis
J. A. Mitchell
Noblesville
Court House
Supreme Court
Want Him Ousted From Order of Equity Receiver Sought
A circuit court suit filed Tuesday seeks to remove Blair as assignee of the Order of Equity and install a receiver. Plaintiffs Henry D B John, George Slaughter, and Wm Albertsmeyer, former members, contend Blair is ineligible due to his past office. Judge Allen postponed ruling to allow Blair’s defense. Blair remains in charge until a receivership hearing. Meanwhile three men sought methods to remove Blair, citing lack of trust in anyone connected with the order.
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Henry DB. John
George GE. Slaughter
Wm. D. Albertsmeyer
Order of Equity
Supreme Council of the Order
aAilen
Blair
McCullough
Issaly
Druids
Supreme Council
Jacob Mathias
Order
Gen. Carnahan
Frank Bowers
J. Fr. Taylor
Lanier
Cavin
W. W. Blair
Franz Sten
Lander
O rder of Equity meeting exposes alleged abuse and losses
Members of the Order of Equity held a decisive meeting in Druids hall to vent anger over missing funds and alleged mismanagement. They protested high executive control, demanded removal of the assignee Blair, and criticized books being moved while questioning where the substantial certificates and assessments vanished.
Governor Reappoints Prison Board Of Control North
The governor reappointed the prison board of control north Tuesday. It includes Henry Van Vorst of Monticello TR S Foster of Indianapolis and Sk H Nebeker of Covington. The move keeps prison management with Warden Havri and signals a capable deputy will be hired to bolster operations. Nebeker’s and Van Vorst’s terms expire in January 1898 and 1900 respectively.
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Board of Control
Henry van Vorst
Montieillo
TR. S. Foster
Indianapolis
Sk. H. Nehbeker
Covington
Havri
Mian
van Vorst
Iester
Nebeker
Mker
Massachusetts Mai
State health board reorganizes with new officials
The State board of health met at the secretary’s office in the state house on Tuesday and organized with two new members Dr Henry Jameson of Indianapolis and Dr Laughlin of Orleans. Dr T Henry Davis of Richmond was elected president unanimously and resigned, citing reforms and the need for an Indianapolis president. Jameson was named president. The board plans a quarterly bulletin to connect health officers and supporters, will add hygiene volumes to the library, and considers how best to use a 1200 dollar appropriation to stamp out typhoid fever.
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State Board of Health
State House
Henry Jameson
Indianapolis
Laughlin
Orleans
T. Henry Davis
Richmond
Real Criminal Pardoned After Conspiracy Trial
Thomson Arnold, a Whitley county bookkeeper and cousin of bank president James Arnold, was pardoned by the governor on Tuesday after a conspiracy trial over deposits in a solvent South Whitley bank. He received a one year sentence though the minimum penalty was two years. the governor’s intervention and supreme court ruling led to exoneration.
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Thomson Arnold
South
Arnold
Supreme Court of the State
Matthews
No Yellow Streak as Vassos Declares War in Crete
In London March 34 the Commons heard Curzon read admiralty dispatches on Crete. Col Vassos allegedly declared war on the great powers after insurrectionists attacked Canea and a block house. British MPs cheered insurgent gains as a tense scene unfolded with reactions from Tim Healy and others.
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Canea
Vassos
Suda Point
John G.S. MacNeill
Col. Vassos
Timothy M. Healy
Greece cheers crown prince and family at cathedral
In Larissa Greece on March 32 Crown Prince Constantin his wife Princess Sophie Prince Nicholas and Princess Marie arrived and were greeted by the archbishop. Cheers from all in the church followed as the royal party proceeded to the palace amid dense cheering crowds. Momentous consequences are anticipated from the royal visit.
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Gresvo
Larissa
Greece
U. P
Constantin
Sophie
Nicholas
Marie
Big Strike of Tanners in Chicago T
In Chicago on March 30 a general strike was ordered by a Tuesday meeting of table hands and finishers at Walsh's hall, halting operations in major tanneries. Efforts to mediate via the new State arbitration board failed as workers stood united to strike.
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Chicago
U. P
Foreclosure suit over Light property and receiver
James Stevenson through Harriet Pinney sues Dr Light and Indianapolis & Broad Ripple rapid transit for foreclosure of a mortgage on Light lands later built as Bellevue subdivision. Plaintiff claims notes totaling 60389.76 are unpaid, seeks 65000 judgment and a receiver to collect rents and guard the property.
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Light
James Stevenson
Harriet Pinney
Dr. Light
Indianapolis
Broad Ripple Rapid Transit Company
Bellevue
Stevenson
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