Cuban Victories Rally Cuban Rebels In Cuba War Report
Key West reports from Havana describe consternation at the Spanish palace after De Lome dispatches reach Washington. Insurgent successes in Santa Clara Mindangos and Havana provinces spur unrest, with a major Cuban victory near Manzanillo Bayamo cited by a Herald Hawk special. Washington considers Me rgan resolution as consular reports reveal severe Cuban suffering and collapsed trade. The president seeks time before any naval move, awaiting Calhoun’s findings.
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Key West
Pla
Havana
de Lome
Washington
Lee
United States
Weyler
Rabi
Garcia
Santa Clara
Mindangos
New York
Calixto Garia
Manzanillo
Trocha
Iavania
San Acico
Herald
Schuters Davis
Foraker
Morgan
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Cuba
State Department
Sherman
Uited
Spain
Watarship
Cuban
Ass. Calhoun
Senate
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 pm May 1d calls for fair and cooler conditions Thursday night and Friday. Daytime temperatures reached 64 at noon and 67 at 2 pm Thursday.
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Indianapolis
Rambler Bicycles Offered at Vast Prices and Stock
Rambler bicycles headline 80 in bold price, high-grade models dominate sales with 19 years of leadership. Dealer claims tripled high-grade wheel sales this season, lists 1897 Ideal at 50 and a $40 special 67 model, all fully guaranteed. Call to see them at 29 EF Market st from William N Bird & Co.
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Wm. N
Bird, Iri, & Co
Market St
Calf Bitten by a Dog Prompted Doctor Visit
Charles F. H. Dark of 567 N Illinois st was bitten on N Pennsylvania st while bicycling. A setter dog from the owner’s home chased cyclists. the dog’s fang cut flesh before returning inside. Dark sought medical help and reported the incident to police. hydrophobia ruled out. Health department informed.
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Charles FH. Dark
N. Tllinois St
N. Pennsylvania St
Litton
Pennsylvania-st
Dark
Manned by a Corpse On the Stormy North Pacific
A San Francisco bound schooner Gen. from Woodhind with a mother father and three children aboard was seen derelict and dismasted on May 5 about 116 miles west of the Queen Charlotte islands. Only a solitary corpse remains aboard, believed lost with all hands as a relentless storm rages in the North Pacific. The crew of Willard Ainsworth reported the wreckage and the grim scene, while the ship’s officers and passengers are presumed dead.
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North Pacific
Willard Ainsworth
Queen Charlotte Islands
San Francisco
North American Commercial Company
Woodighind
Jerorr
Thomas
Bart Saunders
Jd. W. Ohin
R. Berdix
Mar
Jeppesen
Simpson Reed clash deepens senate spat over journal approval
In Washington on May 13 Representative Simpson challenged the journal as Speaker Reed faced renewed criticism. The House divided 142 to 67 as Simpson pressed for action under rules, while Reed cautioned that criticism should come from the floor. Morgan forwards Chapman contempt case as Cuban resolution stalls until Monday.
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Simpson
Dingley
Maine
Senaker Reed
Terry
Arkansas
Yeas and
Mays
Speaker
Reed
Morgan
Washington
Tiverton BR
Chapman
District of Columbia
Senate
Allen
Mr. Allen
Faulkner
Chewman
White
Daniel
Hoar
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Tillman
Finance Committee
Mr. Morgan
Philadelphia street railway chief returns amid talks of expansion
Turner of the street railroad company returns to Philadelphia and plans to spend much time in Indianapolis as Kennedy Crossan becomes the new company president. Crossan built Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park electric line, five miles, debt free, with 72-seat double-truck cars and automatic stack signals. The franchise with park commissioners takes 2 percent of gross receipts. Crossan, a wealthy Philadelphia figure, controls much stock and related railroad ventures.
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Turner
Street Railroad Company
Philedelphia
Ble
Indianapolis
Kennedy Crossab
Philadelphia
Fairmount Park
Crossan
Notiie
Counterfeiting Ring Faces Grand Jury Trials This Week
A U S grand jury discharged after 39 indictments. James Underhill and Dorsey Tyler pleaded guilty. Wavy the aged counterfeiter, 73, spent 43 years in prison. Others include Miller alias Bob Wilson and Jerry Karshner. Trials extend through next week before Judge Baker.
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United States Grand Jury
Baker
James Underhill
Dorsey Tyler
Mont
Sviderce
Desse Wavy
Randolph County
Miller
Bob Wilson
John Doe
North Vernon
Jerry Karshner
Monticello
Twin Boys Missing From Vermont Street Home
James Curry of Vermont and Bright streets reported his four year old twin sons missing Wednesday morning. They wandered away from the front yard and were found later at a farmer’s home one mile south of the railroad. Residents and police aided the search. the boys said they had been with someone and returned home safely. The relief association treasurer reported ten years’ receipts totaling $1,260.97 for relief funds.
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James Curry
Vermont
Bright Sts
Tel Road
Whale
Teqith Animuel Busin Inc
Applesite
AL AleCurthy
Joseph Mash
Phall
Leperle
Association
Lwe
Death of John Sheas 59 in Dillon Street incident
John Sheas, 59, died after a fall following an Easter Sunday incident near Dillon Street. An autopsy at Collier and Murphy’s morgue found a base skull fracture. Funeral planned Sunday afternoon. death attributed to non violent but fatal injury. Births, deaths, and marriages listed follow.
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John Shee
Speeches at Anti Civil Service League Meeting
The Anti civil service league heard another batch of speeches in a criminal court room on Wednesday evening. Petitions calling for repeal of the civil service laws reached 2,500 signatures and were sent to federal congressmen. Monthly meetings in court rooms end. weekly gatherings will occur in hall venues. Next Wednesday Joseph Wealing will deliver a speech.
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Flere
Anti-civil Service League
Am Iin
Criminal Court
Wdndiaia
Joseph
Wealing
Davilson property sale and Sunday barbers rule
Ss will buy the Davilson property at the corner of Christ and Tlighlant-ayve for 23500 dollars, Ars G. P. Miller the current owner. Mayor Taggart says barber shops need not close on Sundays. meat shops news stands drug stores and butcher shops may stay open. Other notes include a reception for Pr. J. Kierce in Indianapolis and Indiana Jersey cattle club officers elected at the Grand hotel.
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Davilson
Corner Christ
Tlighlant-ayve
Ars G
Ile
Wadsworth Brothers
A. (. Remy
John H. Smith
Lincoln Smith
Henry Overton
William Coble
Nickerson
Coble
Squire's Office
Darky
Park Commissi
Bindem Patent Flour Promises Quality and Guarantee
Noblesville Milling Company offers Bindem Patent flour described as the best high trade flour for fine pastry and white flaky bread with a guarantee. The ad lists Second water driven wells and provides contact details for Frank Butts at 183 Indiana avenue, phone 1791.
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Noblesville Milling Company
Frank Butts
Indiana-ave
Missing youths prompt police notice in city
Harry Whetzel, 2, of 1065 West Michigan Street, has been absent from home since last Monday. A separate report notes the absence of W Rowley, 112 Cornetl Avenue, described as aged and feeble minded, brought to the police Wednesday.
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Harry Whetzel
Michigan St
W. Rowley
Margate Shover Launches Red River Sand Boat
A village crowd gathers Wednesday afternoon as Margaret Shover christens a new barge for the White River Sand Company. The boat, painted deep red, carries 25 flags and a sign Keep off, and slides into the river amid cheers. The launch marks the second vessel, with four more due, enabling dredges to yield 1,500 yards of sand daily, praised as purer than land-excavated sand.
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Margaret
White River Sand Company
Thomas Taggart
Humboldt
J. W. Riley
Damnation
Margaret Shover
Sand Company
Wandering woman aided by police matron to Home of the Good Shepherd
Mrs Joanna Allingham, in Indianapolis for about a week and from Memphis, wandered the city seeking work. She met Gen Florrison who failed to recall her wartime ties but verified her identity. She declined aid at first, then sought admission to a Catholic home before requesting placement at the Home of the Good Shepherd assisted by police.
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Buchanan
Joanna Allingham
The
Good Shepherd
Indianapolis
Memphis
Tenn
N. Capitol Ave
the Good Shepherd
Taken to the asylum by forceful hospital staff
Dr. Pawson FE Barnes of Woodruff, once sane at home, was removed to the insane asylum after becoming violent at the police station. Eight deputies restrained him until shackled. He calmed after rest, then attacked Police surgeon Courtney during meal cleanup, prompting three deputies to escort him to the asylum.
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Pawson FE. Barnes
Woodruff Place
Flo
Courtney
Dr. Barnes
Dr. Courtney
Insurance paper targets state tax board coacher
A Rough Note from Rough Notes of Indianapolis attacks E. D. Williams, described as a notorious teaser, for being employed by the Indiana State board of tax commissioners to advise on surrender values of life insurance policies. The piece questions why a reputable actuary was not used and notes Williams’ controversial letter to the Chicago Times.
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Indianapolis
State Board of Tax Commissioners
E. D. Williams
Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners
Williams
Chicago Times
State Board
Festival seat sales surge as single seats outpace season demand
The Big Four ticket office opened Thursday for single seat sales to the May festival performances and the demand for singles exceeded the season ticket interest. About 60 of the season tickets have sold and orders from out of town indicate strong interest. Early indications point to a financial success for the festival.
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Big Four
Henley Bicycles Offers $75 Deals and Address
Henley Bicycles advertised bikes for 75 dollars and listed contact address 62 West Market Street. Gus Habich appears associated with the listing. Also mentions Janes Dustless Oats and a full line of bookcases at William L. Elder's store.
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Henley Bicycles
Gus Habich
W. Market St
Janes
Wm. L. Elder’s
Lockjaw case on river houseboat shocks family near bridge
Lafayette Sterrett, a plasterer by trade, lies in agony from tetanus after a rusty nail pierced his shoe and into the ball of his right foot. Doctors say recovery chances are slim, about one in ten, as his wife and five children watch his decline in a one room houseboat below the River Avenue bridge.
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River-ave
Dickerson
The
Indians Medical College
Sterrett
Emall
Miraculous Escape After Wagon Accident In Indiana
June Williamson four survived a heavy wagon crush in Indianapolis while crossing East and McCarty streets. She sustained multiple broken ribs yet remained conscious and is expected to recover. The 3,000 pound wagon driver only later realized the injury from noises. Nearby federal and local medical discussions occurred during the eclectic medical association session in Room 12 at the state house with debates on dosage sizes. Dr Lyman Pike of Terre Haute condemned recent medical law as tyranny, while others defended it.
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June Williamson
James Williamson
Journal
East and McCarty-sts
Eclectic Medical Association of
Indiana
State House
Lyman , Pike
Terre Haute
Missing child alert reports Joseph Moore’s disappearance
Officer Joyce of the Board of Children’s Guardians seeks a missing child believed abducted by his mother Benza Howard also known as Blige Moore and a man named John Lockwood after leaving the city with the boy. An attempted abduction of Carrie, a child aged years, is also noted. Details include local addresses and disjointed references to driller wells and a dentist’s office at Indiana Avenue and Stewart Place.
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Joyce
Board of Children’s Guardians
Joseph Moore
Perso
Benza Howard
Blige Moore
John Lockwood
Carrie
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