Cuban soldiers threaten outbreak over arms surrender
Cuban troops in Havana press for arms retention amid disarmament talks with Americans led by Gen Brooke. They accuse Washington of plans to Americanize Cuba, demand arms be handed to Cuban officials only, and warn war if an honorable settlement is not offered. Gen Gomez advised bypassing Americans. Brooke may issue a proclamation to have arms turned over to Cuban mayors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Brooke
United States
Gomez
Gen. Gomez
Gen. Brooke
Washington
War Department
Judge Rules Sheriff Bond Liable in Lynching Case
Judge Baker overruled a demurrer in a federal suit by John W. Tyler's administrator against James F. Gobin sheriff of Scott county and bondsmen. The ruling holds the sheriff and sureties liable for breach of ministerial duty in guarding a prisoner taken by a mob, with the case to proceed in ten days and notes the jailer’s care for human life and property. Marion Tyler’s mob lynching, involving a street car employee, is central. suit filed in federal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
John W. Tyler
Marion Tyler
James F. Gobin
Scott County
Indianapolis
Indiana
Jury selection in Maud Goodin conspiracy case continues
In criminal court on Tuesday jurors faced Prosecutor Pugh about familiarity with jurors from a prior trial linked to the alleged acid attack on Dr. Aimee Haskinson. The state appears to be considering further action as voir dire proceeds with inquiries about past acquittal allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Goodin
Lotte Klein
Aimee Haskinson
Pugh
Goodin
Grave U S Cuba tensions prompt cautious plan to disarm
Washington reports growing rift between Cubans and Americans with officials urging patience and a wary approach. Gen Brooke favored for restraint but not armed disarmament. McKinley to be kept informed as the government weighs how to stabilize Cuba without provoking a wider war.
Spirit of the Law Riles Over County Council Seats
Judge Allen face criticism for appointments with districts underrepresented in the city council. Names listed include Strange, Layman, Wier, Bell and MecuieveL as district and at large members. Advisory boards span Pike to Center townships with several named trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
John Strange
Breed Rmple
James T. Layman
Ivineset
AL Wier
St Newton
Bell
Indianapolis
James E. Mecuievel
Indianapoli
Eli Heines
Perry Township
B. MebDonald
New Augusta
Pike Township
Wiliam A. Wiley
Matthew J. Wagle
Wiliam N. Gunn
Washington
Granville S. Wright
Jesse Pletcher
Lafayette Lesvellin
Lawrence
John J. Johnson
Georges Toulander
William B. Flick
Warren
John WH. Toon
Frederick C. Ritter
William Schleiber
Franklin
Garrett Stanton
Alfred H. Firmate
Henry J. Grown
Perry
George C. Thompson
John Peters
John Webb
Decatur
Thomas W. Janeway
George P. Blank
Levi Paddock
Wayne
Albert Huffman
Fielding Beefer
John McClelland
John J. W. Billingsley
George Ilitz
George Welf
Undertakers debate health board licensing rule at annual convention
The Indiana state funeral directors association opened its nineteenth annual convention with debate over a new health board rule requiring exam and a $5 license to prepare contagious disease bodies for shipment. Opponents call it illegal while supporters deem it protective and common in many states. President J H McCully backs the rule. invocation by Dr Carsten Ley precedes a welcome from Mayor Taggart that did not occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Health Board
Fee
Indianapolis
J. H. McCully
Carsten- Ley
Taggart
C. A. Renouard
Murders and a deadly fight in Florence Alabama
George Puttman, a San Quentin convict, stabbed and killed John Showers, a life prisoner, for testifying against him. In Florence Alabama, Monday night, Del Rawson toppled Bill Hewitt, breaking his neck in a separate fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Puttman
San Quenten
Cgal
John Showers
Florence
Ala
del Rawson
Bill Hewitt
Harness Lowest Prices Vanderpool
Harness offer at Vanderpool located at 228 Meridian Street features collars and cuffs priced at 1 cent. Progress Laundry listed in the same note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderpool
Meridian St
Aggie Decamps Anxious to Surrender, Pilar Seeks Terms
Manila dispatch reports General Gregorio Pilar, opposing General Lawton, believes Aguinaldo deserted him and seeks surrender to the Americans on favorable terms. Aguinaldo moves north with his staff. Spanish prisoners relocated, American aid limited. Five unnamed American prisoners were taken through San Miguel last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Gregoro Pilar
Lawton
Aguinaldo
San Isidro
San Miguel
Reward Offered for Killings in First Washington Volunteers
Manila, Philippines bound telegram reports Captain J. D. Weisenberger of the First Washington volunteers says Filipino forces in the field have placed a special reward on the killing of any officer or private in the unit. The letter, dated May 16 from Seattle, recounts the offer and its potential impact on troop safety and discipline. The communication highlights the dangers faced by the Washington battalion abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Manj. J. d. Weisenberger
First
Washington Volunteers
Philippines
Washington
Twenty two Manila veterans pass through on way to re enlist
May 16 UC reports twenty two members of the naval forces who fought at Manila and were discharged from the Raleigh rode through here in a special car on Monday. They are bound for San Francisco to re enlist and return to the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia, S&s
Nsiphes
Manila
Raleigh
San Francisco
Philippines
Sold Arms to Aggies Revelations From Hong Kong
A Berlin dispatch reports Spitzel and Co. of Hong Kong fled the city after authorities discovered the American firm was supplying arms and ammunition to Mexico. The claim links the firm to illicit transfers as the Staats Zeitung notes the sudden departure followed the discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Berlin
The
Staats Zeitung
Hongong
Spitzel & Co
Hong Kong
Ldo
Watson Ready to Sail for Manila from Mare Island
Rear Admiral Watson, who relieved Admiral Dewey on the Asiatic station, retires from Mare Island command and will sail Tuesday night aboard the City of Peking for Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Vallieig
Bi i
Uthair Watson
Dew
Asiatic
Mare Island
Mimnila
Peking
REBEKAHS DAUGHTERS AT GRAND LODGE MEETING
At 1a m on Tuesdays the Daughters of Rebekah gathered with flowered hats and bright waists, while a grand lodge meeting attracted attention to leaders Calfax Foster Mc Quiddy and Reynolds. The morning session covered questions, committee reports, and officer elections with Mrs Mary A Wiley Fowler elected president and Mrs Victoria L Craner of Muncie named vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
Daughters of
Renekah
Lewis
Great Lodge
Calfax
Foster
McQuiddy
Reynolds
Mary A. Wiley
Fowler
Victoria L. Craner
Muncie
Temporary Bridge to Patch Fall Creek Crossing
County commissioners and Supt. Elliott of the street car company reached a temporary repair plan for the Central ave bridge. The Wrought Iron Bridge Company secured the contract to strengthen the south span and erect a temporary structure over the north end chasm, with work due by May 25 to allow street cars for Decoration Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall Creek
Supt
Elliott
Street Car Company
Central-ave
Wrought Iron Bridge Company
Winslow
New City Baseball League Forms With Six Youth Teams
A new ball league teams six boy squads: Pas times, Ash sts, E Tenth sts, Blake sts, Meridian sts and Baker's team. Located in the east part of town. Schedule fixed with games to begin Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Pastimes
Ash-sts
E. Tenth-sts
Blake-sts
Meridian-sts
Baker
Anti bike crusade by Reverend Reynolds draws Chicago police inquiry
Rev Warren W Reynolds pastor of Brightwood M E church seeks to question Chicago police about whether women cyclists affect morality. Captain Luke Colleran replies that some women cyclists invite discomfort and that cycling by women may harm morality, while Mrs Chas Henrotin questions cycling as gendered, healthy activity. Reynolds refuses interview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren W. Reynolds
Brightwood M. E
the Sun
Chicago
W. W. Reynolds
Methodist Church of
Brightwood
Indianapolis
Luke Colleran
Chas. Henrotin
National Association of Women's Clubs
Reynolds
SUN
Wright
Rey. Reynolds
File
Hicage
Prohibitionists plan conference and early campaign
Prohibitionists vent enthusiasm for a conference in the old library building this Wednesday attended by district organizers and officials. Leaders say districts have distributed literature for six months and aim for an early, active campaign to shape the next platform, likely two planks: prohibition and woman’s suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DY T. McWhirter
Prohis
Tam
FF. T. McWhirter
Carpenters Strike Ordered in Marion Indiana
At a union meeting on Monday night carpenters voted to strike demanding 25 cents an hour for nine hours daily. The current wage scale is 22 1/2 cents. Contractors have been notified and say they will oppose the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Spl
Carpenters’ Union
Death toll rises in remote Texas flood crossing tragedy
In Shackleford county Hubbard creek ruins claim Julia Stansbury and Mrs. Victor Tram mell drowning as buggy attempts to cross. Adkins Greenup Kentucky team ran away injuring Adkins and killing his son. Henry Nelson falls from New York home window causing death along with his cat Dewey. Louis Steding of Cincinnati ends his life by shooting himself. Feed your Horse Jones Dustless Oats advertises amid a cluttered final column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Stansbury
Victor Trammell
Hubbard Creek
Shackleford
Texas
Adkins
Greenup
Henry Nelson
New York
Kitty
Dewey
Louis Steding
Cincinnati
Miss Field Marryes in Boston Home Ceremony
In Boston on Monday at Chief Justice Field's residence, Eleanore Louise Field, his eldest daughter, wed Alfred F. Pillsbury. The couple will reside in Minneapolis. The groom is the son of former Minnesota Governor Pillsbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Field
Boston
Mass
Justice Field
Eleanore Louise Field
Alfred F. Pillsbury
Pillsbury
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Women Seek Separation From Unfaithful Husbands
Minnie Belle Lock petitions to quit her husband Charles alleging drunken temper and poor support. Minnie E Prall also seeks separation from Elam G Prall after he threw chairs and pinched her. The text mentions Marcy's place selling watches and jewelry with low prices and a Bono Cigar ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Belle Lock
Charles
Minnie E. Prall
Elam G. Prall
Marcy
Oil Sharks Startling Statements Before Commission
Attorney-general Monnett of Ohio testified before the industrial commission on May 16. He discussed state suits against insurance firms, the Standard Oil of Ohio, and the role of railroads in oil trust power. Monnett traced the Ohio oil company’s capitalization and the trust’s expansion, asserting trusts wield federal and state power to suppress competition and calling for uniform rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Monnett
Ohio
Industrial Commission
Phillips
State of Ohio
Standard Oil Company of Ohio
Big Trust
State Supreme Court Becaushe
Standard Oil Company
Ohio Oil Company
Iss
Ning Wurtees
Tuntil
Iniweir
Thio Oil Company
Ets
St Pay
New Jersey
Hei
al Swen Company
New York
Es Ley Capetai
Mensurias
Francard Coil Trust
Commercial club meeting postponed due to grocers association
The Commercial club directors postponed their regular meeting on Tuesday to accommodate the State wholesale grocers association annual meeting with about 30 members present. The session convened after 11 and adjourned in the afternoon, with officer elections as the main business. The group discussed the sugar refining dispute and chose to remain neutral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Wholesale Grocers’ Association
American Sugar Refining Company
Melbourne Archbishop Visits Indianapolis for Weeks
High church dignitary Rev. Thomas Carr archbishop of Melbourne Australia arrived in Indianapolis Monday night as guest of relative Michael OConnor for several weeks before returning to Melbourne to complete a global circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Carr
Melbourne
Australia
Indianapolis
Michael O'Connor
THEY LL WEAR THE BLUE Lafayette Ind enlists many recruits
Lafayette Indiana furnished most of the recruits on Tuesday for the draft. George A. Lockwood and Robert Gerhard of Lafayette enlisted there. Additional enlistees include Furman E. McGinley Morton M. Barnes Loyis A. Fairman Jerry Mulcahy John J. Brown Ola Carlsson Lewis C. Gerhart Alien K. Graham plus Ifred B. McAtee Tipton Henry Swanstrum New Richmond Abner J. Akers Buck Creek Ernest R. Shortridge Bernard W. Heithaus Indianapolis William Hawkes Brooklyn Worley F. Eliott John H. Sanders Richmond Harry Martin Samaria John I. Hauser Portersville all listed as enlistees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
George A. Lockwood
Robert Gerhard
Furman E. McGinley
Morton M. Barnes
Loyis A. Fairman
Jerry Mulcahy
John J. Brown
Ola Carlsson
Lewis C. Gerhart
Alien K. Graham
Ifred B. McAtee
Tipton
Wenry Swanstrum
New Richmond
City Life Benefit at Greenleaf Hall Featuring Local Talent
An evening of music and literature at Greenleaf hall on Rader and Twenty eighth streets proceeds to support Home Presbyterian Church North. Local performers and the Ladies Aid showcase the city’s talent in a charity event scheduled for Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenleaf Hall
Rader and
Twenty-eighth-sts
Presbyterian Church, North
Indianapolis
Eby Shy One Hand After Highwayman Shotgun Rampage
Oliver F. Eby of Marion reported a holdup two miles above Millersville. He said two men in a buggy shot his right hand with a shotgun and stole his watch and $540. Detectives doubt his story as statements conflict. Eby was later treated at St. Vincent's where his hand was amputated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver F. Eby
Marion
Asch and Dugan
Millersville
S. Re. Valderm
Milersville
Eby
Ile
Powers
Indianapolis
Ross
St. Vincent's
Ebs
Fie
Promaria
Mir
Goan
Satiel
Tee Uae
Bert Aedel
Phe
Lus
Bettt
Abe
Loskworst
Conscience and Crime Motive Highlight Early Trial Details
A convoluted account from Cayuga recounts a suspect who initially hesitated to confess after two mail bags were cut, then fled to Chicago, where he surrendered after weeks in jail. Details mention a judge’s uneasy reaction, a change of heart, and later related arrests including forged money orders and post office break-ins with sentences ranging from 15 months to 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleahal Baker
Cayuga
Higan
United States
Chicago
Marion
Clank
Baker
Seborg
Gts
Vteo
Chirard
Germain House
Warra
Columbus
Thos
Luck
Dayton
Richmond
Works
Frank Isimmun
Canler
Cynthiana
A Berg
Weather forecast for Indianapolis May forecast
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 86 hours ending at p m May 1 includes windy fair and unsettled weather. Tuesday night may bring thunder showers and cooler conditions. Temperature readings expected at 7 am noon and 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Local saloonkeepers fined for Sunday liquor sales and other misdeeds
Tuesday reports show Jacob Brown and Mrs Philip Ungar fined for selling liquor on Sunday. Frank Cooper released on horse theft charges after proving he bought the horse for 3.59 in a trade involving a black dog. Chris Zimmerman fined for drunkenness and poor company. Henry Pruitt and Jesse Rankin fined 10 each for vagrancy and resisting officers Hoffbauer and Rockafellow. William Brown jailed in the workhouse after stealing George Swain's bicycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Brown
E. Washington St
Philip Ungar
Russell Ave
McCarty St
Frank Cooper
Elmer Sebastian
Cooper
Sebastian
Henry Pruitt
Jesse Rankin
Hotbocs
Hoffbauer and
Rockafellow
William Brown
George Swain
N. Meridian Jr
Fragmentary sales pitch line from Sun liners ad
A fragmentary OCR line shows a sales pitch urging selling a product with mentions of Sun liners and a phrase about a means to accomplish the end. The readable content is sparse and lacks clear dates or entities.
Conference shutters disarmament hope at Hague meeting
The Hague peace conference shifts from universal disarmament to arbitration and humanitarian projects as Russia faces financial strain from its army. Plans call for a high court of nations with rotating judicial membership while outsiders’ petitions are likely to be rebuffed. Stead and other peace advocates arrived amid delegate reluctance and marble bears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hague
Russia
Dreibund
High Court of Nations
TY Stead
League
Hague Peace Conference Opens With Three Committees
The Hague peace conference begins with three committees on Disarmament War humane measures and arbitration. Each panel will draft reports for plenary decision, balancing great and small powers while Serbia Denmark Switzerland and Greece form counterpoise to the major states. A dozen secretaries assist, led by ex-Minister President Van Eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hague
Wilhelminany
de Beaufort
Will Bailey
M. de Staal
Servia
Sism
Sfenenesre
Denmark
Switzerland
van Eye
Mayor Involved in Train Fight During Indy Excursion
Major Henry Steeg and his wife were returning from Indianapolis when he clashed with unruly Brazilian miners aboard a train. After attempts to quiet them, the mayor fought back, being knocked down but rising to strike a miner in the mouth. Train crew intervened to end the melee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Henry Steeg
Indianapolis
Brazil
Conn Man Convicted of Petit Larceny in Local Court
John Conn colored was convicted of petit larceny before Judge Alford on Tuesday. He was seen leaving Mrs. Fisher’s home through a window at Michigan Street and was subsequently missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Conn
Alford
Snowy night in Marquette and other city notices
Snow fell at Marquette Michigan Monday night. Senatorial committees work in Chicago. Miss Lottie Linthicum and Jas W Bankson marry in Baltimore. Vice president Hobart to leave Washington for summer home. Bertha Beilstein committed to insane asylum after killing her mother. National conference of charities to meet in Cincinnati with 800 visitors. Golden Reward Mining buys Deadwood smelters for 1 509 000 dollars. Social settlement convention sits in Chicago. Sam Jones to speak in Toledo. Judge Grosscup improving at his parents’ home in Ashland. Cincinnati bishops convocation to fill Bishop Watterson’s successor. Results were sealed for papal approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette
Mich
Raleigh
Portsmouth
Michael J. Malley
Joliet
Tucxon
Chicago
Hobart
Washington
Sons Branch
Bertha Beilstein
Pittsburg
National Conference of Charities
Cincinnati
Golden Reward Mining Company
Deadwood
S. D
Delaware
Sam Jones
Golden Rule
Toledo
P. S. Grosscup
Ashland
Watterson
Columbus
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McKinley
Cuba
Cusa
Ulshnould
Desiraue
Spirit OF the Law
Undertakers
Aggie
Jackies
Aggies
Rebekah
Wiley
Paghis
McWhirter
Alger
Griggs
Carpenters Strike
Jones
Nitius
Merumost ‘Place
Gogad
Bono
Mia
Attorneygen
Commission
Feduasi
Grocers’ Association
M. O’connor
City Life
East
Chris Zimmerman
Stead
the Hague
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