Sinking of Stella tourists near Jersey and Guernsey
The Stella, a 1059 ton steel steamer sailing London to Guernsey and Jersey with 176 passengers, struck the Casquettes off the French coast in fog and sank in eight minutes. Only 80 reported saved. many missing. Lynx and Vera rescued several boats loads. Stella crew praised for actions.
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London
Jersey
Guernsey
Reeks
Southampton
Lynx
Vera
Stella
Casquettes Rocks
London & Southampton Railroad Company
Fraud claims plague ex Slaves' mutual relief meeting
At Second Christian Church in Indianapolis a revival meeting of the ex slaves mutual relief association ended amid denouncements of fraud. Detective Thornton pressed questions before being cut off as Stanley Mitchell and Dickson defended the scheme. Mme McNairdee accompanied Mitchell’s circle while locals debate entrance fees and weekly dues as rumors swirl over supposed congressional pension funding.
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ex-Slaves’ Mutual Relief Association
Second Christian Church
Missouri
Thirteenth-sts
Thornton
Stanley P. Mitchell
Dickson
Callie House
Thorton
Mitchell
Charles Stewart
Stewart
Indianapolis
Sosrie
United States Treasury
Hardin Goes to Grand Jury in Saloon Robbery Case
John Hardin faces a grand jury on charges of robbing a saloon. Details from the case remain sparse as the proceedings unfold and investigators pursue evidence linking Hardin to the incident. The outcome hinges on grand jury deliberations and subsequent legal actions.
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Hardin
John
Stella Wreck Claims Dozens as Crew Sacrifices Life
London crowds await news from Stella disaster in Casquette rocks as 60 feared drowned and 100 missing. Four boats with women and children were saved by Lynx and Vera. captain perished after urging all to save themselves. Later reports list 180 aboard with 74 saved, 19 crew, and 60+ dead.
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London
London & Southampton Railroad Company
Casquette Rocks
Beard
Lynx
Vera
Dean Company Members Charged With Theft Conspiracy
New York March 31 Indictments issued against J B Keller Myron L Bernard and Samuel Keller of the E S Dean company over two years of alleged swindling of thousands of small investors Indictments accuse them of stealing 180000 and conspiring to withhold client funds sent for speculation in wheat and sugar
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New York
District Attor
Ney
E. S. Dean
J. B. Keller
Jacob Keller
Myron L. Bernard
Samuel Keller
Saloon Keeper Tom McHugh Fined for Memory Lapse
Police court Friday increased the fine on saloon keeper Thomas McHugh of 105 California street after he was unable to recall selling liquor to a minor. Judge Cox noted his very bad memory and fined him twenty five dollars to refresh his recollection.
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Thomas McHugh
California-st
Cain
McHugh
Amiable Amos Rusie Skips Signing with New York for Now
Amos Rusie shows no concern about joining the New York team next season. While teammates train down south, he enjoys country life and a Martinsville conditioning stint ended early. He’s currently on a hunting trip as his father notes uncertainty about any future eastward plans.
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Amos Rusie
New York
Amos
Martinsville
City Life Violent Incident and Oil Inspection Steps
Carl Eckert attacked his wife over a saloon visit smashing the pitcher she carried and slapping her. She did not appear in police court and faces arrest on an attachment. W C Zaring state oil inspector demands notices from refineries to report all oil shipped into Indiana as part of tighter inspection measures. John Sonntag, former deputy state treasurer, is mentioned in connection with an incident on Friday.
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Carl Eckert
Ofl
Indiana
John Sonntag
Treaspolis
Fargon
Prather Censured Over Embezzlement Trial Evidence
Trial of Benjamin H. Prather for alleged embezzlement of funds from the Commercial travelers mutual accident association yields testimony on erased bank book figures and Prather's explanations. Witnesses describe cash handling, missing book, and bank discrepancies while juror illness briefly delays proceedings.
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Benjamin H. Prather
Commercial Travelers’ Mutual Accident Association
E. S. Wells
E. C. Atkins & Co
Prather
Wells
McPherson
Minnie Griffith
Kennedy Guilty Of First Degree Murder In Hotel Killing
Samuel J. Kennedy was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the slaying of Dolly Reynolds at the Grand hotel, the jury returning the verdict Friday morning in the criminal branch of the supreme court in New York.
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New York
Samuel J. Kennedy
Supreme Court
Dolly Reynolds
Grand Hotel
Kennedy Sentenced to Electrocution at Sing Sing
Dr Samuel J Kennedy was arraigned before Justice Williams on Friday and sentenced to be electrocuted at Sing Sing during the week of May 22. When asked for remarks he proclaimed his innocence and stated his appeal will be filed without delay.
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New York
Samuel J. Kennedy
Justice Williams
Sing Sing
Kennedy
Rear Admiral Howison Takes Command of Chicago
Rear Admiral Howison assumed command of the South Atlantic squadron and took control of the flagship Chicago on Friday morning. The admiral's salute was fired and the pennant hoisted to mark the change in command.
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Will
Chicago
New York
Howison
Charles Montgomery Very Ill Brother-in-law Cancer
Commissioner Harding was summoned from the courthouse Friday morning by news of his brother-in-law Charles Montgomery near Crown Hill. Montgomery is suffering from stomach cancer.
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Charles Montgomery
Harding
Court House
Crown Hill
Mr. Montgomery
Vandalia Woman Sues Rail Company for 10000 Dollars
Elizabeth Hawkins widow of Addis Hawkins and son George were killed by a Vandalia passenger train on February 8 1898 two miles west of Mount Jackson. She sues the railway company for 10000 dollars claiming the driveway over the tracks was too narrow for rapid crossing.
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Vandalia
Elizabeth Hawkins
Addis
Emperor Franz Josef to wed either Maria Mercedes or Bulgarian princess
In Dresden on March 31 court circles state the Austrian emperor will marry one of two royal ladies. The choice is between Princess Maria Mercedes, age 19, sister of Alfonso of Spain, or the younger sister of Princess Louise of Bulgaria.
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Dresden
Franz Josef
Austria
Maria
Mercedes
Alfonso
Spain
Louise
Bulgaria
Samoan Mass Crisis Scrutinizes U.S. Role and Berlin Treaty
Washington reports England and Germany have been officially notified of Samoa disturbances while the United States remains largely uninformed. Critics target the American consul and admiral for not sharing details, yet officials back their efforts to restore order. Berlin Treaty provisions are cited as key to stabilizing relations as Germany, Britain, and the United States seek to uphold peace and international equilibrium.
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England
Germany
Washington
Samoa
United States
Samoa Fighting Confirmed. London Sees Stable Relations
Official advices from Apia to the admiralty confirm press accounts of fighting in Samoa. British officials view the outbreak as not altering international relations but accelerating a settlement for governing the islands.
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London
Admiralty Office
Apia
Samoa
Germany warns patience has limits over Samoa fighting
Berlin papers condemn Samoa clashes with severity. Kreutz Zeitung asserts England and the United States should recall Germany is not Spain and warns that patience has limits, noting potential international combinations beyond an Anglo German entente.
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Wail
Germany
Berlin
Samoa
Kreutz Zeitung
England
United States
Spain
Young Doctors Compete for City Dispensary and Hospital Internes
Dr. Clark, secretary of the Board of Health, led Friday's competitive examination for Indianapolis interns for the City dispensary and City hospital. Eleven graduates from local colleges competed. Four will join the dispensary and four the hospital, with St. Vincent's hospital and Indiana Medical College each reserving selections. Positions begin in May and June.
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Clark
Board of Health
City Hospital
Indianapolis
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Indiana Medical College
Indiana Dunkards Secure 7000 Acre Alabama Colony Move
Athens Alabama March 31 A deal closed with Indiana dunkards for 7000 acres west of the city in Limestone county. The land is well located and finely watered and the group will move there at once, arranged by a special immigration agent of the Louisville and Nashville railroad.
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Athens
Ala
Indiana
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Limestone County
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area ends April 1
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p m April 1 calls for fair conditions tonight and Saturday. Early morning temperature 27 rising to 35 at noon and 36 by 2 p m. Wappenhans predicts a pretty day with ribbons and feathers allowed, though signs may fail. Thursday night thermometer fell to 26 above. weekendtemps similar, with Sunday looking unclouded and balmy. Rainfall Thursday night measured 0.2 inches.
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Indianapolis
Wappenhans
Mr. Wappenhans
Bondsmen liable for school house contract suit
George W. Markland built a school house in Van Buren township Shelby county and posted a $5,000 bond to secure performance and payment for materials and labor. John M Brown sued Markland and bondsmen for debt. The lower court declined to hold the bondsmen responsible. The appellate court on Friday reversed, holding the bondsmen responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Markland
van Buren Township
Shelby County
John M. Brown
Markland
Where Our Money Goes Payrolls Reported
The payrolls for county institutions under the commissioners were received Friday. Workhouse 287.50, court house 262.50, engineers 181.50, guardians' home 30. The poor farm relief was not received. Friday last month the roll amounted to
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Court House
Pistol Misfire in Cuba Dramatic Assault Encounter
Lieutenant Frank Clark recounts a harrowing melee with a Cuban laborer in a Cuban camp. A machete drawn for a strike, Clark’s revolver failed to fire yet seemingly discharged, the assailant collapsing pale and fleeing after the near miss. Clark expects to return to Cuba next week.
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Clark
Emperor washes feet of 12 octogenarians in Maundy rite
Vienna reports that on Maundy Thursday Emperor Franz Josef followed his custom by washing the feet of twelve octogenarians in Hofburg, witnessed by nobles and diplomats. After the silent ceremony he placed a bag with 30 pieces of silver around each elder’s neck, as part of the rite.
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Vienna
Franz Josef
Hofberg
Bond Fixed At $3000 In Lauter Factory Murder Case
Edgar Van Cleave was given a preliminary hearing in police court on a charge of murdering Adolph Fischer at Lauter's cabinet factory. Judge Cox set bail at $3,000, with the case sent to the grand jury. Eye witness Henry Nickell, a Lauter employee, testified Fischer struck Van Cleave and Van Cleave threw a chisel, striking Fischer in the neck. If bond is posted, the case may be delayed. otherwise grand jury action could occur soon.
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Edgar van Cleave
Adolph Fischer
Lauter
Cox
Henry Nickell
Fischer
van Cleave
Nickell
Nickoll
Grand Jury
Bond
Charles Wil
Wage Rise Hit Central District Coal Mines
President Dolan of the United Mine Workers announced by telegraph that Berwind White & Co. with about 26 mines in the central bituminous district and employing around 10,000 men granted a voluntary 7 percent advance. The move will likely push the entire central district to raise wages for about 25,000 workers.
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Pittsburg
Dolan
United Mine Workers
Berwind White &Co
Hay Famine Threatens As Hay Prices Jump
From Pittsburg March 30. A hay famine threatens the country as hay prices rise from 10 to 12 dollars per ton. Farmers used hay during the cold, reducing receipts from about 50 carloads daily to five or six. Scarcity is reported as widespread.
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Pittsburg
Malolos Falls to Gen MacArthur Amid Filipino Retreat
Manila report says Malolos capitulated at 9:20 a.m. Friday under Gen. MacArthur with slight American losses. Filipinos fled to Calumpit two days earlier, leaving a small volunteer squad and triggering American pursuit along the rugged countryside.
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Manila
Malolos
MacArthur
Calumpit
C. H. Ball
Twentieth
Kansas Volunteers
San Isabel
Utah
Sixth United States Artillery
Nebraska
South Dakota
Aguinaldo
ED L. Keen
Malolos Taken as War Prospects Divide Officials
Washington reports split views on the capture of Malolos by American forces. Some fear it signals guerrilla warfare, others expect a final push to end the conflict. General Otis relays Manila dispatch noting MacArthur took Malolos at 10 15 Friday morning with 20 casualties. Hall led three battalions from a pumping station, advancing to Mariquina and into the interior as Otis signals possible inland operations.
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War Department
Gem
Otis
Manila
Washington
MacArthur
Malolos
Hall
Mariquina
Pasig
Taytay
Escape of Aggie Washington March 31 headline note
War department officials express disappointment that Aguinaldo and his forces evacuated Malolos without a fight. Officials feared a fierce battle would bring high American losses, though such a clash was anticipated. Describes expectations surrounding the Malolos evacuation and ensuing plans.
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Washington
War Department
Aguinaldo
Malolos
Justice Hay flags weakness in transcript fee in venue cases
Justice Frank M. Hay critiqued parts of the old law not repealed by the new statute. He argued that a transcript fee could be charged in change of venue disputes, allowing litigants to avoid certain costs by moving proceedings to a different township. He warned the fee would go to the town where the case is held, affecting costs.
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Justice Hay
Frank M. Hay
Cargo of Supplies for Manila Sails with Coffins
The transport Charles Nelson sailed Thursday night from San Francisco for Manila carrying 300 tons of supplies. It includes 2 companies of the 16th Infantry and 1,690 coffins for soldiers.
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San Francisco
Charles Nelson
Manila
Highteenth Infantry
Admiral Dewey Placed Under Gen Otis In Army Orders
In Washington on March 31 Admiral George Dewey was made subordinate to Major General Otis in new army orders. Dewey must first call on Otis, who will then call on him. The arrangement, required of all naval commanders in chief visiting the governors general, keeps Dewey under Otis though Dewey outranks him.
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Washington
George Dewey
Otis
Gen
Governors General
Dewey
Navy Department
Malolos in Manila in 1899 Colonial Narrative
Malolos city, about 15 000 population, lies in swampy country with bamboo jungles and rice fields. malarial swamps surround the town. Aguinaldo maintained quarters in a large two story stone building measuring 309 by 150 feet. The Filipino congress met within this structure.
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Manila
Malolos
Aguinaldo
Filipino Congress
Troops Resting at Malolos Dispatch
Washington reports from Manila March 31 that Otis says troops are resting at Malolos with a large portion of the city burned. Casualties include one killed and 15 wounded. Hall has moved back to the troops north of Manila.
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Washington
Otis
Manila
War Department
Malolos
Hall
Hall's Losses Light in Filipino Engagements Near Manila
Describes Hall's brigade advancing from water works into San Mateo valley with multiple clashes against Filipino forces. American casualties totaled one killed and 19 wounded, including Lieutenant Grigg of the Fourth Infantry killed at the head of his company. Manila lines widen. Brigadier General King's brigade positions near Pasig. Aguinaldo's paper touts a supposed American disaster at Pasig and alleged acts of violence. Montana troops reportedly helped raise the Filipino flag at Aguinaldo's former headquarters as pursuit of insurgents begins at daybreak.
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H. Hall
San Mateo
Lieut
Grigg
Manila
King
Pasig
Republica Filipina
Aguinaldo
Malolos
Montana
Wreck of Burlington Train Near Parkville Injures Eighteen
Eighteen passengers were seriously hurt when the Burlington passenger train from Omaha plunged 20 feet off an embankment north of Parkville Missouri. Fire erupted, mail sacks burned, and several travelers nearly suffocated before firemen contained the blaze. William Norton of Missouri City and mail clerk F E Hensee of Kansas City are likely fatally injured. other injured are badly but not fatally hurt.
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Parkville
Burlington
Omaha
Here
William Norton
Missouri City
FE. Hensee
Kansas City
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Aggie
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