Lawton Reports Abuses of Yorktown Prisoners in Philippine War
Gen Lawton at Candaba cites evidence from a rescued Spanish officer that American prisoners from the Yorktown suffered severe mistreatment by Filipino captors near San Isidro. A Yorktown crewman’s letter describes kicks and hair pulling as captors beat and lashed prisoners. Lawton notes 22 engagements this month with 6 killed and 35 wounded, 1,000 prisoners taken, and civil government set at San Miguel Balinag and Sanishlie.
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Tawton
Yorktown
Lawton
San Miguel
Balinag
Sanishlie
Filipino staff members surrender after crossing lines
In Manila on May 24 Guisen and Mapua, two Filipino general staff members, surrendered after slipping through American lines. Earlier that Wednesday Gen Lawton's rear guard, with detachments from the Third and Twenty second infantry and escorting the signal corps, fought a ten mile running engagement from San Miguel to Balinag. One American killed, one officer and 12 soldiers wounded. 20 insurgents captured.
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Manila
Guisen
Mapua
Lawton
Signal Corps
San Miguel
Balinag
ED L. Keen
Death toll in Spanish-American War totals 6208
Adjutant General Corbin reports deaths by theater: Cuba 1399, Porto Rico 287, Hawaii? 4, Philippines 106, United States 3872. Total deaths 6208 since war began.
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Washington
Corbin
Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Honor sTaly
Philippines
United ' S States
Admiral Dewey Calls for Rest in Hong Kong interview
The Journal reports Admiral Dewey saying, exhausted after a year in the Far East, he will rest two weeks at Victoria Peak in Hong Kong and then return home. He pledges to keep the Philippines under American control and directs continued pursuit of Aguinaldo in Luzon, with the Olympia returning home slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Journal
Admiral Dewey
Hong Kong
Miaila
Victoria Peak
Philippines
America
Aguinaldo
Tagalos
Volunteers Want to Quit in Philippines Duty Dispute
In a private letter Victor Duboz, colonel of the First California regiment, details efforts to establish a stable government on Negros island described as next to the stepping off Place of the earth. He says volunteers are heartily weary of guard duty in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Victor Duboz
First
California
Negros
Duboz
Philippines
Government to relieve volunteers and send regulars home
The passage urges the government to recognize volunteer service and arrange relief by regular troops, allowing the volunteers to return to America without delay. It reflects a call for orderly demobilization and continued support for those who served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Battalion Heads to the Philippines from Jefferson Barracks
One battalion of the Sixteenth Infantry that fought at Santiago departed Jefferson Barracks on Tuesday evening with orders to proceed to the Philippines. The move continues U.S. forces’ deployment in the Pacific theater following the Cuban campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Sixteenth Infantry
Santiago
Jefferson Biarracks
Philippines
General King Will Return Home
San Francisco May 24 The Solace reports General King among the passengers returning to aid his health.
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King
San Francisco
I A
Chas
General Arolas Dies in Madrid
Madrid reports the death of General Arolas the former military governor of Hluyana province. The notice states he is dead in the city, with no additional details provided.
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Arolas
Madrid
Hluyana Province
Railway ferry sinks. five soldiers drown near Manila
A Pasig river transport rail used by the Twelfth infantry overloaded on Wednesday and sank in mid stream. Five soldiers were drowned in the accident and rescue efforts were started by nearby units. Local authorities ordered an investigation and aid for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Pasig
Manila Advance Reaches Malolos as Filipino Forces Suffer Losses
General Lawton with the main body of troops has reached Malolos. Twenty insurgents killed and forty four wounded in a skirmish with Maj. Gell's scouts west of Bacolor on Tuesday. Oregon and Minnesota volunteers head back to Manila for rest. ED L. KEEN.
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Manila
Lawton
Malolos
Maj. Gell
Bacolor
Oregon
Minnesota
ED L. Keen
Otis Rubs It In Good and Deen on the Natives
Washington May 24 War and State Department officials see no irreconcilable rift between Gen Otis and Philippine Commission President Schurman over Filipino policy. Schurman favors concessions while Otis demands unconditional Filipino surrender. Officials note Otis has natives on the run and expect a decisive American triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schurman
Washington
War
Otis
Philippines Commission
Gen. Otis
War Department
Osis
Red-Headed Hero Manida In Northern Campaign
Gen. Nunston distinguished himself near Santa Anita when scouts were fired on by insurgents. Gen. Funston led a rapid charge with the Montana and Kansas regiments, driving back nearly 1000 insurgents and wounding about 20 Americans. ED L Keen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED L. Keen
Large meeting backs elevated tracks at Hartford Sanders
A Tuesday night gathering at Hartford and Sanders streets drew about 22 000 residents in favor of elevated tracks. Resolutions urged the city council to pass the required ordinance. Albert Sahm reported nearly 12 000 signatures on petitions for elevated tracks with similar support on both sides of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford and
Sanders Sts
Albert Sahm
Judge Coffin weighs Mohawk and Undine seance testimony
Luke Klein faced a rigorous cross examination by Attorney Duncan representing Mrs. Maud Goodin who is accused of aiding Mrs. Klein in throwing acid at Dr. Aimee Haskinson. The court considered whether Klein’s prior seance communications with Mohawk and Undine should be admitted after a lengthy defense argument.
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Luke Klein
Duncan
Maud Goodin
KI Klein
Aimee Haskinson
Klein
Aged Man Fined and Jailed for Pension Scam
Charles H. Woolford 72 was found guilty of posing as a pension attorney and taking fees to secure a benefit. Judge Baker fined him 14 dollars and ordered 60 days in jail. Woolford, from Louisville, is described as feeble and was assisted during the trial. He recently fell in jail, cutting his head, as his wife watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Woolford
Baker
Louisville
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area May 23
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 36 hours ending 8 pm May 23 calls for fair weather. Wednesday night and Thursday are expected to be clear. Temperatures recorded were 54 at 7 am, 73 at noon, and 7 pm.
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Indianapolis
Riley Captivates Indianapolis Audience With Poetic Return
James Whitcomb Riley drew a large Indianapolis crowd at English's Tuesday night, breaking a long silence. Gov. Mount introduced him as Riley described scenes behind his verses, receiving heartfelt applause and two encores. Gross receipts reached 1450 with about 290 going to expenses. local notables attended in boxes. attendance in boxes and lobby reflected strong public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Whitcomb Riley
English
Gov. Mount
Riley
Indianapolis
Noet
Tomorry
Dr. Hays
W. EK
Volney
T. Malott
H. P. Wasson
Bement Lyman
Myr. Riley
Indianapolis Art Association
Bertha Schellschmidt
Elma Igelmann
Narl Schneider
S. L. Kiser
Woman Accuses Husband of Brutality in Court
Mrs McConnell testified of beating by John McConnell at home. Judge Cox, noting no marks on her, dismissed McConnell as the aggressor and released him from police court after considering the evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McConnell
Judge Cox
John BP. McCoss
Bos Dougsherry Jr
McConnell
Road race to award bicycles and prizes on Tuesday
Eleven bicycles and 25 prizes of value will be awarded to winners in the fourth annual road race to be run Tuesday. Entries close Saturday night. Start from in front of the grand stand at the Business men's driving club, finish at the same point after a 15 mile course to Broad Ripple. Admission to grounds free, grand stand 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Ripple
Indianapolis
Ioanne
Child Fends Off Attacking Newfoundland Dog
A nine year old girl was mauled by a large Newfoundland at Hugo A. Miller’s home on 334 N Davidson St. The dog, usually chained, was loose during carpenters’ work. Miller restrained the animal and saved the child from serious harm as neighbors watched in horror. The family’s 15 year old son works at a New York store to support them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Oliphant
Dirs
Nellie Oliphant
N. Davidson St
Hugo A. Miller
Miller
Oliphant
New York
Ringo On Trial In Chiniquy Murder Case
A jury was secured to try Sidney Ringo for the murder of Emi Chiniquy and his wife in St Anne on Oct 18. Their bodies were beaten and mutilated in their sleep. motive unclear as nothing was taken. Ringo was captured in New Mexico weeks later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre Sidney Ringo
Emi Chiniecuy
Ringo
Chiniquy
St. Anne
New Mesteo
Crec Hs Tech
Getth
Chinquy
Widow fights pension rights in federal fraud case
A federal jury will decide if Maria Flapper of Lafayette alias Miatri Youngs has a pension right as widow of Silas Youngs of Hannibal Missouri. Prosecutors prove marriage to William Hopper produced a child and voids pension. Wilson testified he saw Silas Youngs dead in Hannibal. The case hinges on whether Flapper married Hopper or Youngs.
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Maria Flapper
Lafayette
Miatri Youngs
Silas Youngs
Ey Company
WK. Fiftenth
Indiana
William Hopper
Hannibel
Eight bids filed for Delaware street improvement project
Bids ranged with M. M. Defrees of the Indiana creosoting company winning at 6.45 per lineal foot each side for a wooden black roadway with Parkhurst curb. Other bids covered asphalt and cement sidewalks and alleys along Washington St and Delaware area. Final action approved for Sanders street sidewalks and Indiana avenue section.
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Delaware St
St. Clair
Sixteenth-st
M. M. Defrees
Indiana Creosoting Company
Parkhurst
Johnson
John &. Wild
Prospect
Julius Seller
Delaware
Maryland
H. T. Nolting
Tenth
Tecumseh
Hamilton
E. Phillips
Tacoma
Mhigan
State
Washington
State Ave
Hampton
New York
Sanders St
Wright
Shelby
Indiana Ave
First Alley
North Georgia St
Illinois
Capitol Ave
Row Over Color Splits Indiana Masons
The grant lodge of Indiana masons faces a split as it severs ties with the Washington Grand Lodge pending rescission of recognizing colored lodges as free masons. Key officers named include Grumastyn, William Geaks of Port Wayne, and Willam N. Smythe re-elected grand secretary for the twenty second time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Lodge
Indiana Masons
Washington Grand Lodge
England
Grumastyn
Wiliam Geaks
Port Wayne
Ole KB. Holloway
Knightstown
Orlando W. Brownback
Pendleton
James W. Dunbar
New Albany
Martin TH. Hice
Indianapolis
I P. Lestien
Willam N. Smythe
New Jeffersonville
George TE. Grimes
Ladoga
Edward Ht. Prather
Anderson
Capt. W. BE
English
Theodore P. Davis
Nobleserville
Roger Parry
Tyler
Bad Postal Cards Create Compliance Challenge for Post Office
Postmaster Hess warns about illegal private mailing cards that imitate official cards. Since July, devices that can convey written messages with a one cent stamp pass through mail streams, prompting printers to consult the law before producing private cards. Hess notes many misprinted samples are being held by postal authorities nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hess
Preacher Mathes Convicted in Seminole Burning Case
Andrew J. Mathes, second of 20 defendants, found guilty in U S court on kidnapping charge. Mathes, a preacher, prayed for Seminoles at the stake scene but did not intervene to save them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscogee, TI. T
Andrew J. Mathes
United States Court
Mathes
Indiana letter carriers plan state association
Letter carriers in Indiana meet in Morrison's hall Indianapolis on May 30 to form a state organization. Chicago carriers endorsed a levy to raise 203.00 for an wage advance from 1.00 to 1.200. President Millhouse notes no state plan yet, though many support the idea and cite a recent visit by national head Parsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Morrison's Hall
Indianapolis
Chicago
Millhouse
Parsons
Sheriff Appoints Administrator in Hat tie Wright Estate
Harry C. Nields was named administrator of the Hat tie Wright estate and guardian of her two children on Wednesday. The small estate prompted a prior request to declare Mrs. Wright of unsound mind. The deputy sheriff found her on her death bed during service of the summons. she died about an hour later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Nields
Hattie Wright
Nields
Wright
Legal action over scaffold death at Park Theater construction
Catharine Greeley administratrix of Michael Greeley's estate sues plastering contractor Joseph Ernst for 10009 damages. She claims the scaffold fell and caused her husband’s death during the Park theater project, alleging negligent setup and inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Greeley
Michael Greeley
Joseph Ernst
New Park Theater
Greeley
Town Talk and Local Notices Include Sickness and Meetings
Union B Hunt secretary of state is ill in Denison. Soldiers' aid society to host a morning musicale soon. Charles Winters to serve 60 days in the workhouse for stealing broom stock from a Washington street grocer. Acton camp meeting association to hold May meeting at Acton park Thursday. Trains stop 7 am to 6 pm with tents to receive usual accommodations. All are invited to use The Sun's Popular Teiters. Call at the office or phone mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union B. Hunt
Denison
Soldiers’ Aid Society
Charles ‘Winters
Acton Camp Meeting Association
Acton Park
Or ’Ahone Mo
Frischmeyer Sent Home After Homesickness In Philippines Route
Frank Frischmeyer enlisted and headed to the Philippines when he became overwhelmed by homesickness. He was left in Albuquerque New Mexico to be returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Frank Frischmeyer
Philippines
Albuquerque
N. M
One Enlistment Noted on Wednesday
A brief wartime notice records a single enlistment on Wednesday by William Montgomery from Lebanon. It mentions feed products and laundry services as part of the sparse OCR fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Montgomery
Lebanon
Janes
Man Sues City Over Hat Blow From Strong Oct Wind
Frank Keeley sues the city for 20000 dollars claiming a high gust on Martindale Avenue near Twenty first Street caused him to reach for his hat and fall into a state ditch. He says the ditch banks were dangerous and the city knew of the hazard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Keeley
Martindale Ave
Twenty-first St
State Ditch
Tasane James T Berlen Declared Insane and Imagines Police Role
James T Berlen a 30 year old carpenter is declared insane on Wednesday and is reported as imagining he serves as a police officer. The item lists a local shop Marcy's place selling watches jewelry diamonds and silverware with low prices and mentions a 10c cigarette.
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Tasane
James T. Berlen
Marcy
Labor Comissioner McCormack Warns on Trusts in Indiana
Indiana labor commissioner Lycurgus P. McCormack says big capitalists manipulate markets by buying raw material and keeping wages low. He cites factory consolidations to reduce costs and argues the only solution is firm action against trusts to prevent price and wage suppression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lycurgus P. McCormack
Indiana
Ife
Indianapolis in Play for National Plant Consolidation
Superintendent Samuel F J Murray returns from Cincinnati where he conferred with management about consolidating two factories, one in Cincinnati and one in Indianapolis. The company may locate the merged plant in Indianapolis if a suitable site is found, with several hundred workers affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inanapolis
Samuel FJ. Murray
Cincinnati
Ciscinnati
Indianapolis
Township advisory board oath ceremony details fail
It was expected that all members would appear in circuit court Thursday to take oath and qualify. Formal notice mailed to Schleicher at Warren was returned by mistake to a different Schleicher on Newman Street, delaying completion of the required number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Schleicher
Warren
Schleicher
Irvington
Wm. Schleichers
Newman St
Blind boy Harry Dodson arrested for dist during house incident
Harry Dodson, a blind boy, was arrested late Tuesday night after creating a disturbance at Chris Cook’s house on 238 Ental Street. Dodson’s friends fed him until drunk, he wandered into the Cook yard and damaged a screen door and an inner door before Cook confronted him. Judge Cox fined him 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Dodson
Chris Cook
Will Hanna Support Hopkins
CHICAGO May 28 Senator M As H na is in Chicago He denies political significance but hints his presence relates to Hopkins candidacy for the speakership of the house
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Hanna
Hopkins
Chicago
M. As'Hna
House
Prisoner’s Dock Case Notes and Fines Detailed
The report lists several court actions with defendants including Solomon Barnes who will tell the grand jury about a bicycle purchase on W Vermont St. Harry Frown, Edward Bennett, Edward Tate, Warren Johnson and Keffer are noted for various offenses and fines. Ex-Judge McCray is mentioned in relation to a $10 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Barnes
Will
Grand
George Bauslee
Cox
Vermont St
Harry Frown
Edward Bennett
Edward
Bennett
Tate
Marquis of Berry
Warren Johnson
Keffer
Bres
McCray
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Dewey
Candaba
San Ysidro
Col. Ray
San Isidro
Gen. Corbin
Coffin
Uncle Sam
Grand Opera House
Trattanapolis
Indianangelis Crete Track Association
Gay Affernson
Getemy
Borm
Circle
Capitel
Ast
Pennsylvania
Sixth
Meridian
Cirete
Trade Association
Progteas'laundry
Smoka
Labor
McCcessie
BIG Capitalists
Beast
R Bor
Ray Matevisi
Re Teel
Ned
Vanderpool
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