Watson to Relieve Dewey in Asiatic Squadron
New York May 3 Rear-admiral John Co Watson selected to relieve Admiral Dewey as commander of the Asiatic squadron. Watson will leave Mare Island Navy Yard, sail from San Francisco May 16, reach Hong Kong June 10, and Manila shortly after aboard Baltimorr. Dewey to return to the United States later, possibly by September, weathering ongoing Philippine peace efforts.
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New York
John Co. Watson
Admiral Dewey
Asiatic Squadron
Long
Watson
Mare Island Navy Yard
San Francisco
Hong Kong
Baltimorr
Manila
Dewey
Philippines
United States
Olympia
Major Diggles Shot Near Calumpit in Manila Campaign
Maj. Diggles led a battalion of Minnesota volunteers toward San Miguel about a mile west of Calumpit when shot in the head Tuesday by Filipinos from trenches. The Americans charged and repulsed the attack. one private was wounded during the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Diggles
Minnesota Volunteers
San Miguel
Calumpit
Edl
Keen
American Major Diggles Dies After Filipino Gunfire Near Calumpit
Maj. Arthur M. Diggles, a 48 year old insurance man born in Massachusetts, long resident of Minneapolis, was shot Tuesday near Calumpit by Filipino forces. He leaves a widow and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Arthur M. Diggles
Calumpit
Massachusetts
New York Plans Grand Official Welcome for Admiral Dewey
New York on May 9 announces a plan to supplement Dewey's banquet with a magnificent official city welcome. The form is not finalized, but the event promises a triumph unmatched in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Admiral Dewey
America
Prince Was a Spy
Prince Von Lowenstein once an interpreter for Gen. Miller is identified as a spy for Aguinaldo. C S Bradley reports the prince was killed by Oregon soldiers near Caloocan. A passport signed by Aguinaldo, granting entry to insurgent lines, was found on his body.
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San Francisco
Prince von Lowenstein
Gen. Miller
Aguinalds
C. S. Bradley
Philippines
Oregon
Caloocan
Aguinaldo
Another Battle Before Manila Surrender Hinted
Washington May 5 Officials continue to believe Aguinaldo will surrender soon. President McKinley’s actions hint he expects word during his Hot Springs visit. Filipino resistance appears weak, though a supposed 7,000 strong force could spark another decisive battle, likely the last of the war.
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Washington
Aguinaldo
McKinley
Hot Springs
Colorado Governor Denies Colorado Volunteers Return
Adjutant general Corbin received a Denver dispatch from Governor Charles S. Thomas denying reports of plans to return Colorado volunteers and seek court aid. Thomas requests discredit of the claim. Secretary Alger responds that volunteers will be returned from the Philippines, noting transportation issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Corbin
Charles 5. Thomas
Colorado
Denver
Toto
Colorado Volunteers
Col
Charles S. Thomas
Alger
Adjutant-General
War Secretary Alger Vows Full Government Support
The quotation asserts that war needs all the resources the government can furnish as stated by R. A. Alger, the secretary of war, emphasizing unwavering commitment to supply. This reflects official stance on mobilization and preparedness during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Alger
Navy orders Watson to Asiatic station to relieve Dewey
The Navy Department on Tuesday ordered Rear Admiral Watson to the Asiatic station to relieve Dewey on May 16. Plans for Dewey’s reception are underway, with his voyage to be greeted at sea by the North Atlantic squadron led by Sampson and escorted to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Watson
Asiatic Station
Dewey
Sampson
New York
Charleston to Stop Filibuster at Aparri Harbor
Admiral Dewey cabled the navy department that the cruiser Charleston left Hong Kong for Aparri Luzon to curb filibustering activities. Aparri, outlet of the Philippine tobacco district and cattle center, is suspected as a landing point for Aguinaldo supplies. Charleston aims to halt this.
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Washington
Dewney
Navy Department
Hong Kong
Charleston
Aparri
Luzon Island
Ziparri
Philippine Tobacco District
Aguinaldo
Hoosier Trusts and rail talk color Indiana politics
Chairman Hernly talks about trusts and expansion shaping the public mood. Census supervision and appointments are being discussed in districts with Vinson Clifford named as a likely census supervisor candidate. Taggart’s rail plan prompts hints he will seek mayoral reelection. Governor Mount allocates terms on the State Board of Education, with Stolt, Macnan, and Mills commissioners and Stott's successor awaiting Mount's term. Political maneuvering centers on the school question ahead of the next governor nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hernly
Republican State Central Committee
Hernig
Eeach
Vinson Clifford
Indianapolis
Congressman Overstreet
Money Congressional Committee
Atlantic City
State Board of Education
Mount
Stolt’s
Macnan’s
Mills
Stott
Monster catch-all fish net on court house lawn sparks case
A 300 foot monster net, claimed largest in the county, lay as an exhibit in a case against William Akers for possessing it in violation of state fish law. Justice Smock fined Akers 75 plus 43 costs after evidence convinced jurors. Deputy Newhouse found the same net. Akers initially denied ownership, then said he believed a small net was in his summer kitchen. Deputy Newhouse offers 325 reward for information on dynamiters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Park
William Akers
Justice Smock
Akers
Newhouse
Fanciers to Discuss Statewide Poultry Show Unity
A meeting of all pet stock, poultry and pigeon fanciers of the state is set for Thursday night at the Grand Hotel. The goal is a united show to attract greater patronage and improve success compared to separate individual events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Hotel
Girl rider breaks right arm after bicycle fall
Alice Allen twelve year old daughter of Judge Henry Clay Allen sustained a broken right arm in a Monday night crash near Central avenue. She fell from her bicycle while avoiding a vehicle, rode home several blocks afterward.
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Alice Allen
Henry Clay Allen
Central Ave
Bankrupt filing by Albert G Johnson in Huntington
Albert G Johnson of Huntington filed a bankruptcy petition on Tuesday showing liabilities of 15814.20 and assets of 11165. The case lists a debtor with significant financial obligations and limited assets, reflecting a debtor filing under bankruptcy procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert G. Johnson
Huntington
Demented man threatens relatives in insane outburst
Harry Strickland aged 50 a bookbinder declared insane on Tuesday awakens and menaces his family. Wilhelmina Appersbach aged 5 also declared insane claiming abuse by husband and children. Visit Marcy's for hand painted china and cut glass bargains.
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Harry Strickland
Wilhelmina Appersbach
Marcy
Best 3 Hats At Beaton s Hat Store
Beaton s Hat Store advertises a trio of hats priced at three dollars each. The offer highlights affordable headwear options for customers seeking budget friendly fashion. The ad emphasizes value, variety, and quick, easy purchase.
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Best
Beaton’ S
Death Probe Seeks Answers on Mrs Barquet Case
Coroner in Mount Vernon holds three people including Mrs Margaret Fowler and the Barguets under $1,000 bail as Christian Science treatment for Mrs Charlotte Barguet faces a fatal outcome. Physicians say earlier medical care could have saved her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Christian Science
Banning
Mount Vernon
Charlotte M. Barguet
Liston Barguet, Jr
Ethel Barguet
Margaret Fowler
Barguet
Jesus Christ
Mary Baker Eddy
Barquet
Promr
Lizzie Kranz
Reyelarion
Martha Miller
New York County Medical Society
TOCH IN A BOARDER
John O Duncan sues for divorce accusing wife Rhirys of infidelity with a boarder after he returned from Verre Haute two weeks away Pauline Deming seeks separation from husband Charles alleging drunken abuse Emil Sproston requests separation alleging threats and attempts to assault with a broom witnessed by their daughter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O. Duncan
Rhirys
Emil Sproston
Daughteral
Assat
Rehearing Refused in Prescott vs Haughey Case
The petition for a rehearing was overruled in the case of Wm. B. Prescott et al. against Theodore P. Haughey et al. Prescott, former president of the International Typographical Union, had on deposit 332000 in the defunct Indianapolis national bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. B. Prescott
Theodore P. Haughey
Prescott
International Typographical Union
Indianapolis National Bank
Weather Outlook for Indianapolis May 10
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 8 p.m. Tuesday: warmer and fair conditions. Tuesday night remains fair, with temperatures from 53 at 7 a.m. to 70 at noon and 72 by 2 p.m.
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Indianapolis
Buncoed the Grocer, 'Tis Said
Everett L. Smith was arrested in Justice Clark's court on Tuesday for obtaining WS.23 in groceries under false pretenses from Lew Wilson's grocery at 1150 Lexington Ave. He allegedly claimed ownership of valuable property, leading Wilson to extend credit. The case will be tried Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buncoed
Everett L. Smith
Justice Clark
Lew Wilson
Lexington-ave
Smith
Wilson
Weather and Crops Report Indicates Favorable Week
The weather bulletin notes a week favorable for farm work and crops with hail and light frost causing minor damage in central and northern Indiana. Wheat yields look good in the south, rye is heading, oats and potatoes thriving in the center, tobacco light but early, timothy and clover fair, meadows yielding fine pasturage, and overall fruit crop strong except peaches.
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Weather Bureau
Indiana
New Indiana Postmasters Named on Tuesday
Washington May 9 announces Indiana postmasters appointed Tuesday Edgar H Cole Knightstown and John C Row Osgood joining the federal list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Washington
Edgar H. Cole
Knightstown
John C. Row
Osgood
Cigar Ad Promotes 5 Cent Good Smoke Try
An advertisement touts a 5 cent Good 10c Smoke Try a Fro Bono cigar at Vanderpool 22 South Meridian Street. It highlights low prices and urges customers to buy now. Also a stray line reads Tish I Mingos seid in 1888.
Life Assurance Company in Indiana faces scrutiny over absorbed firms
The Life Assurance Company of America distributed a notice that it had absorbed several Pennsylvania firms and would move offices from Indianapolis to Philadelphia. State Auditor Hart disputed the circular, citing illegitimate assets and a failed license in Indiana. He warned action under nine Indiana laws and noted policyholder figures and losses tied to premium liens.
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Life Assurance Company of America
Pennsylvania
Indianapolis
Philadelphia
State
Indiana
W. Binkles
Hart
Insurance Department of the Auditors
ST Tosees
Officers vanish as Life Assurance of America moves HQ
A Life Assurance Company of America notice action against Anna Greeves is filed in which officers are accused of diverting funds. The president Charles I. Binkley and secretary James W. Pows disappeared to Philadelphia with furniture. A Sun reporter found locked offices and staff saying the moves were planned days earlier. A policy holder recalls losing a $2 weekly premium tied to a Richmond order. The firm now claims $4,000,000 in insured, 3,000 members, and $1,850,000 assets after relocating headquarters.
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Shercis
Stevenson
Pusscir
Life Assurance Company of America
Anna EL Greeves
Philadelphia
SUN
Charles I. Binkley
James W. Pow‘s
Anna Greeves
Ofice
Sia
Richmond
Life Assurance of America
Supreme Court Denies Williams and Smith Appeal in News Receivership
The Supreme Court dismissal holds that Chas R Williams and Delavan Smith accepted receivership profits and are bound by the decree. The court notes one may not accept benefits from an adjudication and then challenge it. It details partnership dissolution, distribution rights, and management authority of the appellee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
R. Williams
Delavan Smith
Supreme Court
Baker
Appelee
appeHee
W. J
Mater
Geluvan Smith and Onis
BR. Wikies
Kirlirds
Supreme Court Clears Dusty Litigation Against City and Railway
The Supreme Court dismisses the case involving the river-city railway carpenters and the city of Lirationagalis. The action, treated as cleanup, ends the disputes between the city and the company with no further proceedings, leaving the parties effectively at peace.
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Supreme Court
Supreme Conredis
Srg
Cithese’ Company
Lirationagalis
Hesday
Ether Ogee Ethe
Stiaeners
Bers
Drehinesy
Kissells Regrest and Petition to Supreme Court
Fragmentary OCR notes show a petition filed Tuesday regarding a client named Somme Ou and an appeal to the Supreme Court. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate legal action initiated by John Spahr versus Kissells Regrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kissells Regrest
John Spahr
Ivo
Supremie Court
Somme
Elevating Tracks Question Emerges at City Meeting
In discussing elevated tracks, Centraller Teliesen notes the issue is complex with many parties affected. He cites rights of manufacturers and users of side-tracks and switches, the cost to raise tracks, and whether the city can compel railroads to fund the project. A Thursday meeting is expected to draw many stakeholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggart
Tueéschey
Centraller Teliisen
Eft
Confederate Veterans Meet in Charleston for Reunion
Confederate veterans and leaders of the Order of Sons of Veterans arrive in Charleston for the annual reunion. Attendance is expected around 30,000 with Gen Joseph Wheeler and Gen Wade Hampton slated to speak at memorial day and a dedicated Thompsons auditorium event. The Raleigh, lacking a pilot, ran aground near the north jetties and will be floated on the afternoon tide.
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Charleston
S. C
Order of Sons of Veterans
Jos. Wheeler
Thompsons Auditorium
Wade Hampton
Raleigh
Wanted to Come Back After Departure at Central Union
Manager Hill of Central union company reported that on Monday evening three operators and one relief visited to be re employed at the New company. Hill said their places were filled as a reserve force is kept for emergencies. Seven regular operators and four reliefs left with a promise of higher wages but did not explain their return.
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Hill
Central Union Company
Miss Dis de Ber Arrested in New Orleans Again
Miss Dis de Ber was arrested in New Orleans. She agreed to leave town. National Christian Association will hold its annual session Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Chicago and Illinois modify martial law at Pana allowing sheriffs to carry arms. Rear Admiral T S Skenney becomes parmanent general of the navy. Cox without a specific gubernatorial candidate. will run for U S senator. Fire chief Swente marks twentieth year as head and fiftieth as a fireman. Three hundred girls in Richmond factory strike over seven colored workers. dispute ends with color workers dismissed.
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Dis de Ber
New Orleans
National Christian Association
Chicago
Gay
Tanner
Illinois
Pana
T. S. Skenney
Cincinnati
United States
Pire
Swente
Richmond
Marchand Reverted Hilled
Paris reports a rumor that Maj. Marchand was killed by marauders while traveling from Addis Ababa to Ras Kebegot. The claim remains unconfirmed as officials await details.
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Marchand
Paris
Maj
Addis Abeba
Ras Steoutil
Tragic Scalding Death Of Willie Middaugh At Home
Six year old Willie Middaugh died after 20 hours of agony from scalding water spilled from a Kell er wash boiler. The incident occurred while he played near a tin engine and the boiler at neighbor Mrs Keller’s home, despite his mother’s warnings. Doctors could not save him.
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Willie Middaugh
Charles Mitchell
W. Nore Word
Wile
Wille
Maysie Keiler
Mitchells
W.norswood-Si
Keller
Willie
Svillis
Chee
Whitd
Charity drive considers 100 nurse aprons request
A meeting on Tuesday discussed Marta's appeal for 100 aprons for nurses. The group agreed to have needy women sew them, with surtery ladies declining to volunteer. The plan aligns with charity policy, aiming to fund welfare by "expe meetings" and seek subscriptions for needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I' Oh Goclety
Ies
Marta
Rds
S&s
Bridge Collapse Kills Engineer in Wisconsin River Span
The Nomads River bridge at West Superior Wisconsin collapsed Monday as a heavy train crossed. Engineer Thomas Quinn was killed and Fireman Harry Miller fatally injured in the wreck. Details of the accident follow the bridge failure report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Superior
Wis
Nomads River
Thomas Quinn
Harry Miller
Woodward Promises Leniency After Plea in Court
John Woodward, arrested weeks ago on selling lottery tickets and acting as an agent for the lottery, pleaded guilty in police court Tuesday and threw himself on the court's mercy. On the first charge he received the minimum fine of ten dollars, the second charge held in abeyance for good behavior. He vowed solemn promises to the judge and aims to become an ideal citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward
John Woodward
Woodwar
Will of Sarah Davis probate assigns estate to Halden Hall
The will probate states Sarah Davis left her property to the widow and her foster son Halden Hall with prior intention for Bill if alive. After Mrs Hall’s death the property passes to her children Jod and Trene Hall. The estate is valued at 720 30. James A. Pritchard is appointed administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Davis
Halden Hall
Bill
Triangle fight case opens in police court
Police court opened Tuesday with the trial of a triangle fight involving Maggie Smith her son Tom and Perry Fishback all residents of Wabash street Fishback applied assault charges after Maggie and her son allegedly assaulted him on Sunday afternoon They were fined in the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Wabash-st. Fraess
Maggie Smith
Tom
Perry Fishback
Wabash-st. Fishback
Maggie
Soil Ticklers Advance in Steel Plow Prices
CHICAGO May 9 An immediate 15 percent price rise for steel plows follows a manufacturers meeting in Chicago. Higher raw material costs cited as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Democrats Call to Action in Milwaukee Meeting
May Stone from Missouri sent party data to the national committee for a meeting in St. Louis aimed at mapping the next campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Was
Stone
Missouri
Pat Tiens
National Committee’ Data
St. Louis
Latest Hartess Style In Hartess Feed Summary
A terse note summarizes Hartess style updates in the Hartess feed. It references Horse Janes, D Schissel, and bath ROW. The fragment hints at a publication or column shift, noting no clear events, dates, or outcomes.
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Prince
Oregon Boys
Colorado Boys
Philippine Islands
Republican Party
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UNITE
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Toch
John
Haughey
Vanderpool
Tish-I-Mingo
Wife Assurance Company of America
Noah
Richards
Wiliams and Smith
Dusty Litigation
Ex- Fudge Alco
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Tate
Fhem
Schissel's
Bath ‘Row
Opesi
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