Gallant Rescue Attempt in Baler Ambush Described
Lieutenant Gilmore’s report recounts the April 12 1899 Baler river incident in which his cutter's crew landed Ensign Standley and a quartermaster to reconnoiter a church defended by Spanish prisoners. They faced a heavy Filipino ambush, suffering multiple deaths and wounds as they fought to return to the ship and rescue the men.
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Washington
Gilmore
Yorktown
Baler
Navy Department
Standley
Walton
Voudoult
Ellsworth
Nygard
Rynders and
Woodbury
Brisolese and McDonald
Dilton
Morrissey
Edwards
Anderson
Vanville
Peterson
Dillon
Rynders
Colt
Howarday
Dilson
McDowmald
Vondcuil
Ensign Standley
Rebel General Pana Surrenders to Gen Kobbe
Manila reports Gen Pana who led the Panay uprising has surrendered to Gen Kobbe and is being brought to Manila for processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Pana
Panay
Kobbe
Dashing Heroine Leads an Ill-Fated Breakout
News from Seattle reports Senora Pedro Gamundi wife of a second lieutenant and a small band of 700 starving Spanish soldiers siege Moronjo mountain holds led by insurgent Malvar. She planned and led a bold assault using sticks as weapons to seize guns and break free but overwhelming numbers forced them to abandon the attempt amid despair and starvation.
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Seattle
Wash
Malvar
Garonne
Senora
Pedro Gamundi
Governor Allows Convicted Killer to Attend Father's Funeral
Gov Mount permits Victor Hill serving life in state prison to attend Henry Hill's funeral in Winchester on Sunday. Pressure mounts against a pardon or parole. Secretary Hunt and Judge Marsh have shown interest in the case.
Rail boom would make Muncie hub for Indiana lines
Muncie Indiana faces a dense railroad expansion. The Chicago and South Eastern extends from coal fields into Muncie offices moved there. Cincinnati Richmond and Muncie plans to reach Muncie from Richmond via Erie. Electric lines Muncie Hartford City interurban Union Traction Indiana and Ohio to be extended here.
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Munacie
Muncie
Ind
Chicago & Southeastern
Indiana Coal Fields
Cincinnati, Richmond
Converse
Hartford City
Union Traction Company
Indiana & Ohio
Indianapolis
Indiana
Important Decision on Liquor License by Indiana Judge
Shelbyville judge rules remonstrances signed by an attorney in fact illegal. Several applications denied in the county. W B Scripter of Ferland won his appeal. judge Morris says voters cannot delegate power to an attorney. Decision may kill the Nicholson law by making it too burdensome for the people to enforce.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Morris
W. B. Scripter
Fairland
Nicholson
Anderson Gets the Teachers
Loganport Indiana March 31 Anderson was selected as the next meeting place of the northern Indiana teachers association. About 3000 teachers registered with estimates over 3750 expected to attend. President David Starr Jordan of Stanford University lectured on The rise of the common man denouncing imperialism militarism and island possessions.
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Anderson
Logansport
Ind
Northern Indiana Teachers’ Association
David Starr Jordan
Leland Stanford, Jr
University
Citizens clash over aiding escape in Albany incident
In Albany Indiana on March 1 a crowd of about 500 men fought in the street to aid George Russell who fled from custody. Russell is charged with assaulting Mrs William Moore. Glassworkers and the accused's father who owns the Moderlini glass works aided his supporters and the constable held Russell until he posted a 31000 bond.
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Albany
Ind
George Russell
Russell
William Moore
Moderlini Glass Works
Klondike pioneer George W Hower returns to gold fields
HAGERSTOWN Ind March 31 George W Hower a former resident has gone back to the Klondike gold fields where he had already made a fortune. He was the first to erect a cabin on Dawson City site and recovered the biggest nugget found there. He struck it rich and still owns two rich mines.
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Hagerstown
Ind
George W. Hower
Klondike
Dawson City
Canal Proposal Aims Deep Waterway Between Great Lakes and Mississippi
Attorney Charles H. Peters of Knox promotes a deep water canal linking Lake Erie to the Mississippi River and plans to seek federal aid. The proposed route would pass through South Bend Indiana.
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South Bend
Ind
Charles H. Peters
Knox
Lake Erie
Mississippi River
Steller and Furey Elope Despite Warning Letter
A Fort Wayne report says Katie Steller and Peter Furey eloped on Wednesday after a letter from Steller’s father warned against the marriage. The letter claimed the writer was Steller’s husband with one child.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Katie Steller
Peter Furey
Miss Steller
Furey
Widow Inherits Estate. Heirs Sue over Will Validity
Agnes Royerdick filed suit in Richmond Indiana to set aside the will of her father Clarence Arkenberg. The measure leaves the estate to his second wife for several thousand dollars. The complaint contends the father was of unsound mind at the time of the will.
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Richmond
Ind
Agnes Roy~erdick
Clarence Arkenberg
Ugsound
Evansville Miners Idle as Powder Question Pending
Evansville district miners shut down without warning, preparing to idle Friday until the powder question is settled. Hundreds of men will be affected across the mines as operations halt pending a decision.
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Evansville
Ind
K of P Lodge Contract For New Building In Richmond
In Richmond Indiana the K of P lodge at Strawns has set the contract for a new building. Harry Miller near Milton captured a large American eagle in a steel trap.
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Richmond
Ind
K. of
P.lodge
Strawns
Harry Miller
Milton
Soldier from ENGLISH slays self with shotgun in Orange County
John Newbird of English Indiana killed himself by blowing off his head with a shotgun in Orange county. He was a soldier in the Spanish-American War.
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Ind
John Newbird
Orange County
Indiana Inklings And Local Happenings Layout
Indiana news notes include Whitely revival in progress Eden may gain a new church and Monticello to vote on city status April 9. Samuel Turner of Cloverdale dies at 94. Muncie merchants seek stronger retail ties and a Beveridge Republican club forms. Grant Lee Marion attempts arsenic suicide despondent. several county updates from Starke to Winamac and Greencastle.
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Daleville
Monticello
Grant Lee
Marion
Local Bergin notes and regional incidents across Indiana
A jumble of brief notices from Lafayette to Marion includes a body found in the Wabash river near Lafayette, a pastor salary raise in Valparaiso, and political candidacy mentions for governor by Hazzard and Darbin. Other items report lamp accidents, a mail clerk incident in Rushville, a marriage raid in Elwood, a drunken suitor in Marion, and Sunday funeral controversy from Elkhart ministers.
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August Schindler
Lafayette
Wabash River
Valparaiso
Auburn Courier
Wm. S. Hazzard
Wm. T. Darbin
Anderson
Harry Hill
Harry Strieter
Elwood
Lucretia Cullen
Wm. W. Clark
Warrick County
Evansville
Nora Kiefer
Elkhart
Rabbi Says Jews Had No Hand In Christ's Crucifixion
Chicago March 31 Rabbi Emanuel Schreiber of the Emanuel congregation lectured Friday night presenting 16 reasons that Jews bore no responsibility for condemning and crucifying Christ. He argued the Sanhedrin lacked power to sentence death at that trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabbi Schreiber
Chicago
Emanuel Schreiber
Emanuel Congregation
Christ
Schreiber
Sanhedrin
Carpenter union set to strike over 35 cent wage demand
The American carpenters union met at 144 E Washington St to press for a 35 cent hourly scale. H E Travis noted possible trouble if demands are ignored as other trades receive higher wages, with German union likely to act next. Also reported is the sudden death of Lizzie Alexander, 29, at 1109 Parke Ave after a heart trouble while en route to prayer meeting.
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American Carpenters’ Union
Washington St
H. E. Travis
Indianapolis Union
Lizzie Alexander
Laura Russell
Parkeave
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Ad Promises Health Cure
An old advertisement presents constipation as sewerage poisoning of the body, praising Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a natural laxative. It claims dramatic health benefits, lists prices, and urges readers to inspect tablets for the genuine CCC mark and beware of imitations.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Chica
Montreal
Can
New York
Peace Commission Faces Easter Sunday Opening Controversy
The protest of religious bodies against opening national buildings on Easter Sunday triggers debate. Secretary Hay grants Commissioner Peck full authority while French authorities urge Sunday opening rules. Peck hesitates, citing French wishes, and displays a French letter praising American preparedness for the April 14 exposition opening.
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PRa_tion
S. Gult
America
Hay
Commissioner Peck
Peck
Victory for Machinists in Chicago Labor Pact
In Chicago on March 31 6000 local machinists on strike are likely to ratify a late Friday agreement. It offers a nine hour day with pay raises to be set later and arbitration to settle future disputes. The accord, hailed as a historic victory, could prevent a nationwide general strike if recognized by unions.
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Chicago
Frankfort Interview Denies Confession Implicating Republicans
W H Culton says he has never confessed and knows nothing to confess and mentions a puzzling matter told to Col Campbell. Judge Moore refuses to reveal how many warrants were issued on Friday night.
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Col. Campbell
Ohio governor rejects Kentucky requisition on same arrest
Columbus Ohio March 31 Gov Nash refused to recognize W B Taylor as governor of Kentucky. Friday William Lambert presented a requisition from Gov Taylor for Jacob Gregg under arrest in Cincinnati. Nash said he would not honor a requisition from Taylor or Beckham, but would honor duplicates if both issued for the same charge.
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Columbus
Nash
Taylor
Kentucky
William Lambert
Jacob Gregg
Cincinnati
Beckham
Peeler Indicted in Powers Assault Case
Lexington dated report says Patrolman Lesney was indicted by the grand jury for assault and battery on Caleb Powers during his arrest here three weeks ago, in connection with alleged complicity in the Goebel assassination.
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Lexington
Lesney
Caleb Powers
Goebel
Delagoa Bay Award Impacts Investors and Land Holders
A Berne dispatch notes the award hits American interests harder than British. American holders are mostly in stock or second bonds, while first bonds will be absorbed and held largely by Britain. The land question was refused and Lorenzo Marques landowners seized by Portugal receive nothing.
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Paris
A_ Berne
Delagoa Bay
Lorenzo Marquez
Portugal
Topeka Plans Mass Meeting for Starving India Aid
In Topeka Kansas a movement led by Rev Charles M Sheldon aims to collect a million bushels of Kansas corn for India. A mass meeting is set for Sunday April 3 to solicit pledges and Congress will be urged to pass a bill permitting free use of three transports to transport the corn to India.
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Topeka
Kas
Chas. M. Sheldon
Kansas
India
Congress
Dora Fredrickson Dies by Her Own Hand in City Leap
In Chicago on March 31 Miss Dora Fredrickson, after years of independence, leaped from a fourth story and died instantly. She had recently told neighbors she was tired of the struggle for existence.
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Chicago
Dora Fredrickson
Rev Moeller Named Bishop of Columbus Ohio
Rome report says Rev Moeller was appointed bishop of Columbus Ohio on Saturday March 31, marking a major clerical elevation.
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Moeller
Rome
Columbus
Burglars Crack Jewelry Store Safe in Isidore Weinstein Heist
New York March 31 burglars cracked the safe at Isidore Weinstein's jewelry store Friday night taking diamonds and jewelry valued at about $15,000. The crime reported early today has investigators tracing evidence at the scene and reviewing nearby surveillance for clues.
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Isidore Weinstein
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Promises Quick Cold Cure
An advertisement extols Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a faithful remedy for coughs and colds. It claims to cure a cold in one day and sells for 25 cents.
Are You Aware That Ponder's Photographs Are Excellent
Ground floor studio at No. 223 Massachusetts offers photography services with telephone contact 980 for inquiries.
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Ponder
Massachusetts
Local Advertisements and Services Highlight City Businesses
Colonial era ad list shows Edward G Gardner jeweler at 16 Hubbard block L D W Sleeping and Chair Cars run Indianapolis to Springfield. The Hitz sample room cafe at 1277 E Court St offers business lunch 11 to 2. Plaza restaurant at 40 Monument place proclaims new management and first class meals. Brazilian Balm claims to cure coughs and croup with 20 doses costing 10c. Merchant's Restaurant at 50 N DL operates day and night with full regular dinners and a citywide dining emphasis.
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Hitz
E. Court-st
Chicago
EK Rita
Reverend Elwood Scott Praises Paine's Celery Compound
Carthage Indiana minister Rev Elwood Scott says overwork nearly ended his ministry. After trying Paine's Celery Compound he reports marked improvement in nerves digestion and ability to resume duties with relief from head pain and discomfort.
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Paine
City Markets Prices From Indianapolis March 31
A detailed listing of provisions and groceries with prices in Indianapolis for smoked meats, pickled and fresh pork, lard, vegetables, fruits, canned goods, teas and spices, coffee, cereals, oils, dairy, eggs, poultry, and coal. Includes specific items like ram pork, hams, beans, crackers, oranges, strawberries, and various butchered products with price points. Also notes oyster prices and wholesale/retail ranges for staples.
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Indianapolis
California
Hamlets
Ste
Indiana
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Indiana Inklings
Ohio River
Whitely
Eden
Samuel Turner
Cloverdale
Terre Haute
Greencastle
Beveridge Republican Club
Gas City Land Company
Boggstown
Muncie Street Car Company
Monterey
Jesse Jones
Starke County
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Josephine Phillips
McKinley
Cuba
Winamac
Pulaski Correspondence
Winamac Republican
Atella Shields
Franklin Township
Hendricks County
Gregory
Thea
Thomas Havene
Rushville
Ola Bortz Steel
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Charles Webster
Heichert
Marion Soldiers
Webster
H. H. Hardsall
Hutsonville, IL
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Toms
Culton
Frankfort
W. H. Culton
Edward G. Gardner
M's’ging Jeweler
Hubbard Block
Springfield
Progress Laundry
Plaza Restaurant
Monument Place
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Chas
Muellerachoen
McCreast
Union State
Elwood Scott
Carthage
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DR. Carter & CO
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Sanday
Romsané
Chichester Chemical Oa
Pruggiite
Philadag
Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure
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