Lawton advances as San Miguel skirmish grows
Manila dispatch reports Gen Lawton pushing north toward Costabonga and San Isidro. A clash at San Luis near Calumpit leaves one American sergeant dead and two privates wounded while Filipino losses reach about 30. Scouts under Wm Young encounter 200 natives in San Miguel, many flee after shots. Rios to depart with ships to quell Zamboanga and Jolo garrisons.
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Manila
Lawton
Costabonga
San Isidro
San Luis
Rio Grande
Calumpit
Gen. Lawton
Wm. Young
San Miguel
Leprosy Germs Pumped Into American Prisoners
Frederick W. Schneider reports from Milwaukee that Philippine insurgents inoculated captured American soldiers with leprosy. He cites two prisoners from the First California regiment and another unit who were seized near Manila around February 5 or 6 and released to rejoin U S forces.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Frederick W. Schneider
South Dakota Infantry
Philippines
California
Manila
Dewey and Otis Clash Said To Delay Peace Move
Paris May 13 The Filipino junta claims Admiral Dewey’s return is caused by conflicts with General Otis not ill health They say Dewey favors negotiate terms with the Filipinos and would align policy with his earlier agreement with Aguinaldo The junta argues his departure lowers chances for early peace.
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Paris
Dewey
Otis
Aguinaldo
Vanderlip Heads Subscriptions for Admiral Dewey Home
May 15 in Washington the assistant secretary of the treasury F A Vanderlip announced he will chair a national committee to receive subscriptions for a Dewey home. U S treasurer Roberts will collect funds and every contributor will have their name entered in the deed. Vanderlip says admirers should celebrate with a home show, banquets and parades, though banquets may cause headaches next day.
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Washington
F. A. Vanderlip
the Treasury
National Committee
Admiral Dewey
U.S
Roberts
Vanderlip
Dewey
Letter from dead son comforts grieving mother in Wyoming
Cheyenne May 15 A letter received by Mrs. C C Woods from her son Clyde Z Woods killed at Manila April 26 describes battles he fought and ends with his insistence that he is not afraid to fight and will follow orders. He asks not to show the letter but hopes his mother understands his bravery.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
C. C. Woods
Clyde Z. Woods
Manila
Filipino Junta Vows War Until Independence Secured
London May 15 The Filipino junta says it has received two messages from Aguinaldo dated Hong Kong May 12 stating the Filipino government will continue the war at all costs until independence is won.
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London
Aguinaldo
Hong Kong
SINKING OF THE NELSON IN LAKE SUPERIOR GALE
Sailors recover details of the Nelson disaster off Grand Marais. Captain Hagany and his two year old child perished, and his wife also died. Captain Hagany, sole survivor, drifted to life station No 12 after wreckage and surf. Crew included Fred Hawes and six sailors. the Nelson sank in 300 feet of water amid ice and heavy seas.
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Andrew Hagany
Toledo
Hagany
Fred Hawes
Nelson
A. Folsom
Peace Conference delegates arrive at The Hague
About half the delegates to the peace conference have arrived accompanied by 20 journalists from various countries except Russia. The first session is set for Wednesday at 3 pm for receptions. Groups will be appointed Friday to study questions, with adjournment until Tuesday. Seth Low is expected to join the arbitration committee. The plan for an international tribunal is discussed, aiming for voluntary compliance and gradual disarmament.
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the Hague
Russia
Seth Low
Riot at Princeton injures crowd at Pawnee Bill show
A campus riot at Princeton New Jersey injures a colored man named Dillon fatally and injures Oscar Gardner and Rube Willie among others after students clash with Pawnee Bill’s show personnel. Nearly 1000 students lined the parade route. warning to the crowd had been issued by Pawnee Bill.
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Princeton
N. J
Princeton College
Pawnee Bill
Dillon
Oscar Gardner
Willie
Identification of Florence Taggart in Paul Jones disaster
In New Orleans on May 15 the body of Florence Taggart, daughter of Indianapolis Mayor and Mrs. Taggart, was identified as one of the Paul Jones disaster victims. The report was denied by relatives and Grand officials noted disbelief and telegram rumors. The mayor was to return home by Wednesday.
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New Orleans
Chindeleur Island
Taggart
Indianapolis
Florence Taggart
the Grand
Jimprores
Grand
Judge Allen Nears County and Township Appointment List
Judge Allen has not released his list of county and township council appointees but hints his mind is nearly made up. Rumor centers on names such as James T. Layman Irvington Democrat Wm A Bell Indianapolis Republican Wm B Flick Lawrence W B McDonald Decatur Lucius B Swift Republican Indianapolis. The judge says the roles were not lucrative, else the task would have been tough.
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Allen
James T. Layman
Irvington
Wm.a. Bell
Indianapolis
Flick
Lawrence
W. B. McDonald
Decatur
Lucius B. Swift
Judge Allen
Knee Pants Controversy Haunts Civil War Monument
New York sculptor Hermann Muntzen seeks governor’s favor for Wednesday's contract let on monument work. Critics dispute the knee pants figure in the western group, claiming it misrepresents Hoosier Civil War veterans. Gen. Knefler asserts the Board of Regents has taken no action to modify the groups.
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Hermann Muntzen
New York
Board of Regents
Big Game Captured in New York Swindle Case
Detectives arrested George BE. i Warring ton in F Washington on Sunday night and took him to New York City. He is identified as a member of the Cohenging gang condemned for swindling firms nationwide by shipping goods under legitimate firm names. Ruth Howard and Tierman L. Cohen are detained in New York. The gang is said to have defrauded nearly $100,000.
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Fashington
George BE. i Warrington
New York City
Anthony says war exit through victory not retreat
Susan B. Anthony, turning eighty, sails to London June 10 to address a major women’s convention and then The Hague. She defends McKinley’s actions in the Philippines, condemns critics as idiots, and insists only victory can end the war, warning against liberty for guerillas and calling home dissent treason.
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Rochester
N. Y
Susan B. Anthony
London
Hague
Miss Anthony
Chicago
Philippines
Decrepit Pension Detective Faces Indictment
A frail old man from New Albany or Louisville, Charlie Woolford, appeared before Judge Baker in Marion county Jail on a Monday arraignment. Weak and barely able to walk, he wore a soiled handkerchief around his gray head and split shoes. He pleaded not guilty while his mental state is questioned as he prepares to contest the pension detective indictment for inquiring into pending lame claims.
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Marion County
Young defendants in string of mail fraud cases in Indiana
William Mickler and brother Austin admitted robbery of a mail pouch at French Lick with a large percentage loss and face possible prison. Thomas G. Westcott of Indianapolis pleaded guilty to using the mails for fraud and received sixty days. Other youths, including William Fair and Fuller, drew short terms for various offenses as judges weighed sentences.
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William Mickler
Austin
French Lick
Inch
Jude Cagli
Loys
Pinnfield
Westcott
Thomas G. Westcott
Indianapolis
Develaware
Eletrical
A. Berste
Biker
Frank Meffermack
Anderson
William Fair Colored
Virginny
Anil
Lafayette
Fuller
Mrs Goodin Trial Reopens Over Destruction Plot
The second trial of Mrs Maud Goodin for alleged conspiracy with Lulie Klein to ruin Dr Aimee Haskinson by acid attack began in criminal court before Special Judge Charles F Coffin. Prosecutor Edwin B Pugh leads with Wiltsie and Blackledge aiding. defense by John S Duncan and Fr H Hornbrook. The case stems from the May 23 incident with Klein and Wiein’s confession that Goodin instigated the attack amid jealousy over James Van Natta.
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Maud Goodin
Lulie Klein
Aimee Haskinson
Criminal
Charles F. Coffin
Edwin B. Pugh
Wiltsie
Frank H. Blackledge
Goodin
John S. Duncan
Fr. H. Hornbrook
Duncan
Gondin
Luke Klein
Lulis Wiein
Maud Ciandin
Stein
Divorces Debate Warns Against Moral Decline
Princeton May 15 Reverend Patten addressed Merquind chapel students on the rising divorce rates. He criticized various grounds and state actions as eroding conduct and Christian morals. He urged Christians to confront the issue and restore fundamental ethics amid a recent controversial divorce case.
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Patten
Princeton
N. 3
Francis L. Patten
Woman Injured in Bicycle Collision Near Syd Warren Ave
Mrs. Lewis, about seven, was struck by a rider known as Badly Eur near her home on Syd Warren Ave. She suffered internal injuries, a fractured arm, and a chin injury. Doctors Eisenbeiss and Hollingsworth doubt recovery due to her young age.
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Bunday Forenhan
Lewis
Syd Warren-ave
Tie
Bride and Groom Shot in New Orleans Wedding Incident
In New Orleans on May 15 Varaco Fusando and Caterina Vivona wed. After the ceremony Fusando took his wife home when Joe Fortuna, living with the bride, arrived, bowed, and fatally shot Fusando and mortally wounded Caterina. Fortuna, enamored with his sister-in-law, fled the scene.
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New Orleans
Varaco Fusando
Caterina Vivona
Fusando
Joe Fortuna
Fortuna
Candy shop owner sues over school candy ban
A Huntington candy shop keeper Geo. Gunthier appealed to the supreme court on Monday. He claims $5,000 damages after school officials forbade pupils from buying candy at his shop and the lower court sustained the demurrer to the complaint.
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Supreme Court
Geo. Gunthier
Huntington
Laborer Nearly Dies After West Street Fall
James O'Brien, 55, a laborer residing at South and Missourists, fell on West Street about dawn Monday. Two gashes, one two inches and the other one inch, bled near the left eye. He was taken home and doctors Karshner and Bernard stopped the bleeding after hours of fainting spells.
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James O'Brien
South and
Missourists
West St
Boy Stolen Near Atlantic City Reported Kidnap Plot
Atlantic City New Jersey May 15 No trace found of Joseph Stillman three who vanished Sunday while returning from church. Local suspicion rests on possible kidnapping by tramps believed to be holding the boy for ransom. He is son of Somers Stillman retired ship owner.
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Atlantic City
N. 3
Joseph Stillman
Joseph
Somers Stillman
Alleged Postal Robbery Indictees Plead Not Guilty
Davis Hughes and Howard face robbery charges for the Dunkirk posts theft. They plead not guilty as Senator Char PRP and Dr. Drummond, newly based in Indianapolis, are named as defense counsel.
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Davis
Hughes
Howard
Dunkirk
Char Prp
Drummond
Indianapolis
Wheeler rejects snub claim on Charleston parade
Gen Jos Wheeler said the idea of neglect in the Charleston Confederate reunion parade was ridiculous. He explained he did not ride in the procession because the arrangements sub committee forgot to send his carriage.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Huzxter Divorce Suit Focuses on Failure to Provide
Little Delve Hunter, 19 months, observed in the courthouse as Burton and Mabel Hunter pursue a separation in superior court room No 3 under Judge Carter. Mrs Hunter claims Burton drinks, mistreats her, and fails to provide. testimony centers on the failure-to-provide aspect.
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Huzxter
Little Delve
Burton
Mabel Hunter
Superior Court Room No. 3
Carter
Illinois Street Sunday Incident At Pratt and Illinois
Allen Irvin of 1225 Lafayette street intervened to aid his nephew after an assault by a man nicknamed Babe Morgan at Illinois and Pratt streets. Patrolman Conklin arrested Irvin for assault and battery. Morgan escaped. Irvin faces trial next Wednesday.
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Allen Irvin
Lafayette-st
Wheelman Injured in City Wreck at Pennsylvania and Sixteenth
W H Monroe of 718 Huron street was thrown from his bicycle Sunday afternoon at the junction of Pennsylvania and Sixteenth streets after colliding with a Whitsett wagon. He suffered bad bruises but no serious injuries and was taken to City hospital by ambulance.
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W. H. Monroe
Huron St
Pennsylvania and
Sixteenth-sts
Whitsett
City Hospital
Rockefeller's Manager Dies in Tarrytown Shooting
Geo D. Scott, manager for John D. Rockefeller, shot himself in a small building on the estate grounds Monday. Authorities say a trolley accident two years ago and heavy cigar use may have driven him to temporary insanity.
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area May 16
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m May 16 calls for fair weather with occasional showers Monday night and Tuesday. Warmer Monday night. Temperatures were 53 at 7 a m, 6 at noon, and 72 at 2 p m.
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Indianapolis
Robbers Blow Safe At Greensburg Depot
In Lebanon Kentucky on May 15 a Louisville and Nashville depot in Greensburg was entered late Saturday night. The safe was blown and robbers took a bag with 1000 dollars in silver consigned to a bank plus 80 dollars of the company’s money. No clue was reported.
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Lebanon
Louisville & Nashville
Greensburg
Justice in Shores Court: Eight-year-old Loiterer Sent Home
A boy about eight, described as a little fellow of Maple-aye, was brought to police court on loitering charges. Judge Cox ordered him to go home and stay with his mother and warned that trouble would be harsher if he reoffended.
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Malcom
Mass Meeting in Indianapolis Church on Peace Conference
A large gathering of Indianapolis women held Monday afternoon at First Baptist Church to approve the czar peace conference. Rev. Joseph Milburn spoke on "The responsibilities of peace" and Rev. F E Dewhurst discussed "The cost of war" in an address.
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First Baptist Church
Jos
Milburn
F. E. Dewhurst
Indianapolis
Hole in Tongue Mystery After Fall On Fence
A small son of Prof. Max Leckner returned home Sunday afternoon with a hole in his tongue. He was told he slipped and fell on a sharp pointed fence. the cause of the hole remains unknown.
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Max Leckner
Strike Hits Clover-lest Shop in Frankfort May
Workers at Clover-lest railroad shops in Frankfort Indiana walked out on Monday with the entire shop force likely to join. The company recently stopped allowing one and a quarter time for Sunday or night work, triggering the walkout.
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Frankfort
Frankstort
Ind
Flopped Againz Rule Changes Hit Local Tax Desk
The Internal Revenue Department flops again as a local rule imposes ten cent tax on mortgage releases needing no tarial certificate. Lawrenceburg district reportedly ignores this rule and continues practice.
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Internal Revenue Department
Lawrenceburg
Dying From a Horse Bite in Indiana County
Clar ence A ller of Starke county is dying after a horse bite received weeks ago. No attention was given to the wound and hydrophobia symptoms appeared on Sunday.
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Laporte
Ind
Clarence Aller
Starke County
China Russia loan talks eyed to expand navy
Svet reports China negotiating with Russia for a loan to build and reorganize its navy. British troops ordered to Kowloon amid rising local tensions. The Hague sees papal envoy Tarnassi depart Tuesday via Luxembourg to protest the pope's exclusion from a peace conference.
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ST. Petersburg
Svet
China
Russia
The
Hague
Tarnassi
Luxembourg
Bankrupt filing by Geo W Best at Huntington
Bankrupt petition filed Monday by Geo W Best of Huntington with debts around seven thousand dollars. Assets not enough to exceed legal exemptions.
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Geo W. Best
Huntington
Dawson Seeks Divorce Amid Accusations of Desertion
Sam C. Dawson petitions for divorce from wife Kate alleging desertion for over two years since their 1879 marriage. Separately Lizzie Hitchcock seeks separation from husband Jesse citing neglect of her duties and improper conduct.
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Sam C. Dawson
Kate
Dustless oats and watches headline in small-town ad
Teed your r Horse Janes' Dustless Oats. Schissel's bath now open. Temperature 74, Marcy's Place to buy watches, jewelry, diamonds and silverware. Lowest prices.
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Marcy
Cuban discontent grows over Brooke rule in Cuba
War Department faces serious Cuba situation as Cubans blame Gen Brooke for repressive military government. Critics urge Gen Leonard Wood's involvement, with confidential letters exchanged among high officials in Washington. Disorder and discord persist as reforms are halted or reversed, worsening tensions.
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Washington
Cuba
War Department
Gomez
Brooke
United States
Leonard Wood
Briggs Ordained Priest Amid No Protest in New York
Rev Dr Charles A Briggs, suspended by the Presbyterian assembly for heresy, was ordained a priest of the Episcopal Church at a crowded pro cathedral service in New York. No protest was filed, Bishop Potter presided with Rev George W Douglass delivering the sermon. Briggs plans a Europe trip before aiding East Side missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles A. Briggs
Presbyterian Assembly
Episcopal ‘Church
George W. Douglass
Potter
Intus
Charles A. Snedeker
Briggs
Europe
Labor Commissioner McCormack to Appear Before Industrial Commission
Summoned to Washington, Labor commissioner McCormack will appear before the Industrial Commission. A telegram from the commission was received. he will be asked about labor affairs and may be quizzed on wage laws. The attorney general’s opinion allows excuses for firms if a petition by workers or a posted notice triggers a modification of the law. Unionized Cayuga workers allegedly faced discharge, prompting renewed concern.
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McCormack
Industrial Commission
Ting
Washington
Commissio
Indiana
Fred Dilcher
United Mineers
Evansville
Cayuga
Robber Stole From Victim Then Damaged Window
A man named Robert Volshi, 36, reported being fleeced at a residence on 324 West Street. He claims a weapon was used to threaten him and that a window was broken in the assault as part of a vengeance attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Volshi
Hazel Zearing
Esi
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