Plea for Peace Routinely Advanced by Filipino Officials
Manila reports a peace scheme presented by the United States Philippines Commission as a provisional government plan pending Congress action. The proposal includes an advisory council elected by natives, with broad support from commission member Gratzia Gonzales and others amid ongoing insurgent activity and improving local conditions.
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Manila
Bionday
United States Philippines Commissinnter
Unani
Grave
Gonziga
P Ilipino Commission
Aguinaldo
Ily
Otis Reports Philippine Front Outlook and Rebel Disintegration
General Otis describes insurgent forces in the Philippines weakening as Luna’s troops desert or retreat toward Manila. He notes railways destroyed, scattered officer desertions, and civilians returning home in Pampanga and Bulacan while American forces prepare to move battalions and gunboats to Negros and Cebu to quell unrest. An armistice request from Aguinaldo’s commissioners is denied.
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Luna
Manila
Pampanga
Bulacan
Hames
Negros
Cebu
Aguinaldo
Admiral Dewey Arrives in Hong Kong on Way Home
Admiral Dewey arrives in Hong Kong on Tuesday en route to the United States. He will remain for weeks and be the guest of U.S. Consul General Wildman. British authorities have prepared protection and security measures during his stay as Filipino junta activity is noted but details remain unclear.
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Hong Kong
Dewey
U.S
Jlying for Sympathy in Manila Letter Allegations
A Manila letter printed by The Matin claims Americans began hostilities and first offered peace, alleging the fire at a Paco church killed 200 native women and children while depicting Filipino sympathy efforts to sway French opinion against the American conquest.
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Aris
Matin
Philippines
Manila
Paco
Grand stand burned at Harlem race track in Chicago
Fire at Harlem race track destroyed the grand stand and paddock early Monday morning. The blaze threatened nearby stables housing valuable horses. Estimated loss is $100,000 with no insurance. Opening day was scheduled for May 30. the grand stand was among the finest in the United States.
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Chicago
Harlem Race Track
Harlems
United States
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity shows cloudy with showers
Forecast for the 36 hours ending May 23 calls for generally cloudy weather with occasional showers Monday night and Tuesday. Temperatures noted 54 at 7 am, 53 at noon, 60 at 2 pm, with historical remarks on May temperature ranges and a nod to Prof Wappenhans.
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Indianapolis
Lost All His Money A Despairing Man Ends His Life
Richard Cox, 28, of 1447 Booker's Alley, wife ABR, borrows money, sinks into financial collapse and mortally poisons himself with arsenic. Dr Ostro rescues but Cox dies. a farewell letter to his wife blames the failed finances and cold snap for his ruin.
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Bret
Dr. Ostro
West
Richard Cox
Booker's Alley
Titchard
Church Sermon Sparks Singers With Old Time Tunes
The recounted service notes an audience at Tin Rew WLR Methodist gathering Monday morning. Leaders discussed incorporating popular airs like Annie Roeves to warm up worship and featured remarks on violin accompaniment and a chorus led by a choir.
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Lidare
Hardix
Janes
Ted Cots
Pat
Evyershody
Quawper
Miteshc
W. OW
Bernolds
Annie Roeves
Hessian Fly Threatens Wheat Across Indiana Region
The Hessian fly is attacking wheat near Indianapolis and in Hancock County with reports of widespread damage across the state. Farmers describe the pest as laying eggs on wheat joints, then feeding through summer. the affected fields are considered doomed with no cure that year. The only control is rotating crops to nonhost species for several seasons.
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Indianapolis
Broad Pipple
Indianapols
Vroead Ripple
Alonduy
Hancock County
Rom
Not Guilty Ruling in Counterfeiting Case
Levi Wilson of Hackieman Grant county was acquitted by a federal jury on counterfeiting charges. The Saloon keeper, Wilson’s main accuser, testified about passing bad money for drinks. Senator Drummond defended Wilson while government officials anticipated acquittal as he spoke.
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Levi Wilson
Hackieman
Grant County
Wilson
Drummond
Young boy bound over after park boat trip
Patrolman Patroman Mackessey balks at a water crossing in Garfield park as a girl passenger watches. The 12 year old Guthrie Power is sent to the reform school after his arrest for stealing three pounds of tobacco from a West Indianapolis grocery.
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Patroman Mackessey
Garfield Park
Mackessey
Guthrie
Plainfield
Cox
Little Guthrie
Power
Reform School
Grand Jury
Powers
Indianapolis
Easterns Defeat Pastimes In High-Scoring Opener
The Easterns beat the Pastimes 17 to 16 in seven innings on Spring Dale grounds. Pitcher White of Pastimes struck out 12, as six teams in the boys' city league prepare for weekly Saturday games.
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Pastimes
Spring Dale Grounds
White
Lawsuit Seeks 2500 Damages From Street Car Company
John Aferl sues in superior court claiming he was struck by a trolley pole in 1895 during repairs on E Washington Street. While standing on a car running on the left track he was knocked off the vehicle and injured.
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John Aferl
E. Washington Sr
Long sues over notes bought from McDonald
Mason Long sues the Indianapolis and Broad Ripple rapid transit company for five thousand five hundred dollars alleging due on notes purchased from R. T. McDonald and filed in court seeking repayment.
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Snes
Mason Long
Indianapolis
Broad Ripple Rapid Transit ‘Company
Sixteen to One Must Be Abandoned Says Capt English
Capt and Mrs W E English returned from a five weeks trip visiting Pass Christian New Orleans Memphis and Nashville. He urges track elevation and expansionism while predicting Democratic unity hinges on abandoning 16 to 1 as a platform plank. He backs Cuba annexation and favors trusts as a 1960 issue.
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W. E. English
Pass Christian
Miss
New Orleans
Memphis
Nashville
Hermitage
Andrew Jackson
English
Taggart
Democratic Party
United States
Twins born with joined chests in Broad Ripple tragedy
Mrs Amos Day gave birth Friday to boy and girl twins who were joined by a seven inch band of flesh from shoulders to chest. Both died shortly after birth and were buried. Doctor Bates notes the unusual union and Mrs Day is ill. This marks five pairs of twins for the family with only one surviving past infancy.
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Amos Day
Broad Ripple
Isvins
City Engineer Jeup to Study Elevated Track Issue in Chicago
Jeup and possibly city officials will visit Chicago to study elevated track plans for Indianapolis. A plan is expected by June 10 with Buffalo as a backup site, while other officials may not accompany him. John W. Kern, city attorney, argues Indianapolis can follow Chicago’s approach and require railroads to elevate street crossings, with the city bearing property damage liability and railroads covering other costs.
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Jeup
Chicago
Buffalo
John W. Kern
Indianapolis
Enlistments Reported Amid Claims of Faulty Examinations
Monday's enlistments listed John Hedger Albert T Lang Decatur Oscar D Pauley Thorntown Riley G Bryant Princetown Edward A Wittmer Webster Homer M Welch Seymour Captain Black received a report from Adjutant General Corbin criticizing exam carelessness. The note said many recruits reached their regiments unfit due to physical ailments. Capt Black notes no men from his unit were returned.
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John Hedger
Albert T. Lang
Decatur
Oscar D. Pauley
Thorntown
Riley G. Bryant
Princetown
Edward A. Wittmer
Webster
Homer M. Welch
Seymour
Black
Corbin
Clergy and laymen to select bishop in Indiana diocese
A meeting of clergy and laymen from the new Indiana diocese will be held at Cathedral Church on June 6 to choose a bishop. Several nominees are under discussion including G A Ray and Carg tehgen rector of St Paul's Church.
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The
Episcopal Church
Indiana
Benton
Jay County
Cathedral Church
Ray
G. AS
Cargtehgen
St. Paul's Church
Detroit Sinks Nicaraguan Gunboat San Jacinto
A report from Bocas del Toro says the American cruiser Detroit fired on and sank the Nicaraguan gunboat San Jacinto after it fired on the cruiser. No independent confirmation has been received.
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Colon
Colombia
Bocas del Torasilos
Detroit
Ageresfer
Reunm
Navy denies Detroit sank Nicaraguan gunboat
The Navy Department Nasner received confirmation that Detroit sank the Nicaraguan gunboat San Jacinto. The report is discredited though officials note Nicaragua has shown unfriendly conduct toward the United States. Commander Caxton of the Detroit is described as level headed and capable of sinking a Nicaraguan vessel if attacked. Awaited word from Commander Dayton remains anticipated.
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Washington
Navy Department
Nasner
Detroit
San Jacinto
Comiminder Caxton
Wato
Dayton
Clifford Named Census Supervisor Candidate in Indianapolis
Vincent G. Clifford an attorney from Indianapolis was recommended for supervisor of the 1900 census in district 7 by Congressman Overstreet on Monday. Born in Rush County, he moved to Indianapolis as a boy, graduated from Butler College, taught school, and later practiced law. He worked as a reporter at the Indiana Supreme Court for one term and is a Marion Club member. Enumerators for each township and ward will be selected.
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Vincent G. Clifford
Indi- Tmnapolis
Congressman Overstreet
Mr. Clifford
Rush County
Indianapolis
Butler College
Ilm
Supreme Court of Indiana
Clifford
Marion Club
New Witnesses Tie Mrs Goodin to Acid Attack Case
State prosecutors revealed fresh testimony in the Maud Goodin case alleging complicity in throwing acid at Dr. Haskinson. Ada Beard and Mrs. Peak placed Goodin and Mrs. Klein near scenes in Pennsylvan ia and at a park bench on a Sunday, while Rube claimed sightings near churches and described prior statements.
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Maud Goodin
Haskinson
van Nati
Rube W
Porto Rico
Indianapoli Tery
Weaver gras life sentence sparks rural lynching fears
Dr E E Gras of Bloomfield was sentenced to life for stabbing his mistress Malissa Skinmer to death. State officials phoned Sheriff John E McLaughlin to check on public order. The sheriff said he slept in the woods with the prisoner overnight and planned to leave for Michigan City at 1 pm Monday, signaling likely no daytime mob.
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State House
E. E. Gras
Bloomfield
Malissa Skinmer
John E. McLaughlin
Michigan City
Keifer Says Hanna Not All Of It On Trusts
J Warren Keifer ex speaker of the U S House and Spanish war general in Springfield Ohio visits Kansas City. He declines to say he will seek Ohio governor nomination but argues a trust issue will decide the next election. He criticizes Mark Hanna and notes moneyed interests backing him over Bryan.
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Wappenhans
Keifer
Republicams
Kansas City
J. Warren Keifer
Springfield
House of Representatives
Ohio
Mark Hanna
Bryan
Milk Men To Be Named For Pure Food Violations
Board of health will notify milk dealers that within days newspapers will publish two lists of those who break the pure food law.
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Board of Health
First Indianapolis Concert Band Sale Opens at Big Four
Ticket sale for the Indianapolis concert band at Tomlinson Hall begins Monday at the Big Four office. More than 1,600 seats have been subscribed in advance for the Friday night and Saturday matinee event. The group aims to establish a large band in Indianapolis with affordable concert prices. One thousand special reserves are priced at 25 cents.
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Indianapolis
Tomlinson Hall
Big Four
Bella Municipal League Endorses School Commissioners
The Bella municipal league endorsed five candidates for school commissioners: Martindale, S. E. Morss, Whitcomb Basa, and Jacob Woessner. A committee was appointed to contact them about entering the race. Track elevabelh mentions appear as garbled text.
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Indorsed
Bella Municipal League
Vice-counsellor's Contract Opinion Split Among Judges
Leonard J. Hackney former supreme court judge finds the vice-counsellor's contract for State Use Insurance Company of Indiana lawful and known by policyholders. Byron K. Elliott, ex-supreme court judge, disagrees, saying the contract is valid but not a special insurance contract.
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Leonard J. Hackney
Supreme Court
State Use Insurance Company of
Indiana
Vier-Counsellor
Auditor of State
Byron K. Elliott
Lightning strikes kills two in Harrisburg Utah home
During a Sunday thunderstorm the residence of George Simpson in Harrisburg Utah was struck by lightning. His daughter Fiera and a hired man Osear Murdock were killed. George Simpson and Fake Trousdale were seriously injured, lying on the floor.
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Harrisburg
George Simpson
Simpson
Fiera
Osear Murdock
Trousdale
Calumet preacher clashes over czar peace talk
In Calumet Michigan on a Sunday sermon Rev H C Hunter condemned the czar peace conference and called an unnamed speaker a traitor amid broad church attendance. The incident occurred during a local congregational service.
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Calumet, Mich
Calumet Congregational Church
H.C. iTunter
Paris Steamer Wreck Near Falmouth All Passengers Saved
The American line steamer Paris ran aground on rocks near Lowland Point off Falmouth Eng on May 2 as dense fog and high tide hindered rescue. Crew kept passengers calm and most were removed safely. no panic among most passengers.
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Falmouth
Eng
Scripps-McRae Association
London
Paris
New York
Lowland Point
Siy Thes
the & Paul
Long Branch
Sud
Vess
Watkins
Chershough
R. Joliffe
Los Angeles
Cal
Joliffe
Paris Wreck Near Mohegan Sighted After Collision
Falmouth reports Captain Watkins refuses to discuss the Paris accident briefly. The Paris, after leaving Southampton, struck near the Manacles with 18 feet of water in her forehold while a Mohegan sighting looms. Passengers recall the Paris’ steady stance after impact as crews seek buoy enforcement amid ongoing mystery.
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Paris
Southampton
Cherbourg
York
Kinross
Falmouth
Watkins
Mohegan
Mokeran
Heran
Ake
Lloyd
N James the Rapad
New
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