War talk and Cuban war outlook from Morian opinion
Washington May 24 Senator Morian foresees a Spanish declaration of war on the United States. He estimates a 25 day conflict costing about 50 million dollars and predicts Spain would surrender Cuba to the U S under favorable terms after a brief blockade and sham battles. The Cuban people would gain liberty and security as a hundred thousand Americans go to Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Morian
United States
Spain
Cuba
Havana
Gulf of Mexico
Tulace
New York
Tiuvana
San Quintin
Oma Calderon
Managua
Wayana
Juan Delgado
Tiavana
Ansi
Hese
Spain in Cuba policy and Baltimore saloon drive clash
The article reports on Spanish politics with Sagasta and Canovas in Madrid and Cuba’s military situation, noting a single Spanish column in Camaguey and Cuban control of the district, while U S policy on Cuba remains awaiting. It also describes a local push to close saloons above Tenth Street, with Ex Judge Lamb and others speaking at Friends' church and a parallel meeting at Fourth Christian Church pledging support.
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Madrid
Heraldo
Senor Sagasta
Cuba
Camaguey
Senor Dupuy de Lome
Senor Salasta
United States
Canovas
Cortes
Seno Pidal
Sagasta
la Jipoca
Spain
Old Soldier Nabbed for Obscene Letters at Marion
Albert A. Woodworth, 50, an inmate of the soldiers home at Marion, is arrested on obscene letter charges after inspector Fletcher found a crude artist’s kit and a blank book with vulgar drawings. Letters were mailed from Fittsfield and Lowes Mass to Gen Stephenson and Sergt.-Maj Goodwin, with Woodworth alleged to have attacked officials in a printed circular. He faces trial likely in Boston after transfer from Wabash.
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Fast Office
Fletcrer
Albert A. Woodworth
Marion
Woodworth
New Hampshire
National Soldiers’ Dormies
Maine
Virginia
Oho
New Wampshire
Maire
Duuther Stephenson
Goodwin
Post Office
Fittsfield
Lowes
Mass
Woodwourth
Wabash
Boston
Willis Kersey for city clerk nomination sparks mixed support
Willis Kersey a colored barber is named as a Republican candidate for city clerk drawing mixed comment from black community. Some allege rival factions in the Taggart camp aim to topple him to ease black vote splits while Kersey is cited as sincere and seeking the nomination. Also notes weather forecast for Indianapolis and various local incidents including a counterfeiting arrest in Evansville and a Decoration Day parade plan with school flower distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Kersey
Charles Brown
Court House
Nersey
Kersey
Social Teas Luncheons and a Cincinnati-Wedding in Town
Mrs. Kate Perry Morris hosted a Tuesday tea while Mrs. Albert Fletcher and Miss Fletcher of Milwaukee were guests of honor. Mrs. J. G. Thurtle and Miss Winnifred Harper organized a Tuesday luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. James W. Lilly entertained for Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Kern newly returned residents. Mrs. John T. Brush hosted a Lombardy luncheon for Mrs. Hempstead of New York and Mrs. Hugh L. McElroy of Kansas City. The marriage of Miss Jessie Morgan and Mr. Stephen Williams of Cincinnati took place at Mrs. A. L. Reesdale’s home with Rev. Miller officiating. Mrs. Henry D. Pierce hosted the Women’s Club with guests Mrs. C. F. Pames of Louisville and Mrs. Moore of St. Louis. rooms adorned with pink and white roses.
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Kate Perry Morris
Albert Fletcher
Miss Fletcher
Milwaukee
Bernent Lyman
J. G. Thurtle
Woodruff-place
Winnifred Harper
James W. Lilly
Augustus Kern
George Lilly
Anderson
John T. Brush
Lombardy
Hempstead
New York
Hugh L. McElroy
Kansas City
Franklin
A. L. Reesdale
Splace
Jessie Morgan
Stephen Williams
Cincinnati
Rev. Miller
Ninevaah
Willams
Henry D. Pierce
Women’s Club
C. F. Pames
Louisville
General Federation
Chicago Wife Murder Trial A Witness Recalls Lutgerts Factory Vats
In Chicago May Mr Brank Plath a watchman testified about seeing at Luetgerts Brush factory a vat with chemicals used to disintegrate a murdered wife's body. He described the process and the alleged involvement of Luetgert and his wife Gorey, with police details and the investigation timeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Brank Plath
Lueetsert
Tharlemeyer
Luetgert
Wim
Stillwater and Eagle Lake May Meeting Discusses Foreign Missions
At May 24 meeting in Stillwater and Eagle Lake the General Assembly considered the report of the committee on foreign missions read by Dr J Withar Chapman. Dr Chapman spoke on the mission work and secretary Bos a Missionary from missions, while other missionaries from foreign countries delivered addresses. The group vowed to support the foreign missions program, with one exception proposing a full Wednesday devoted to missions.
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Eagle Lake
General Assembly
Marhingsosst
J. Withar Chapman
Elf
Dee Chiaemean
Lewwood
Bosa
de Todia
Chapman
Indisuipalis literary club plans Hawtensihan anniversary banquet
The Indisuipalis literary club will observe Ha twensitih birthing anniversary with a banquet at the Grand hovel next Monday night. The remnants of Albert Tetwel, killed in the Tieher brewery explosion, were shipped to Terre Haute on Wednesday. Harol Albert McAfee, son of Owen Alearen til, a greeney at 2a Pnelish ave., Dy, died Tuesday after a deep gash. Mrs. Plorence Harrison, 37, 217 WY. Seve enthst., died suddenly last night, probably due to neuralgia of the heart. Evra Drek seeks a divorce from her husband Albert, alleged habitual drunkenness. Neilie Slager sued her husband Willis for divorce, alleging abandonment. Park memorial tree association trustees push for a city forester to trim trees and curb defacement by advertising. The Morning musical of Fort Wayne was incorporated. Also the Gas Witwy athletic association and the Ruby oil company of Indianapolis, with $10,000 capital stock, with officers Charles A. Schmidt, William J. Keller and George M. Hawkins. Straw beer factories not in the trust met in Indianapolis and debated joining to raise prices. another meeting to be called soon. Modellite insurance company of Indianapolis filed incorporation articles under how bill 120, Passed by the last general assembly, JT. has 215 applications for $215,000 in insurance. Jas. J. Beacham is president, Robert S. McKee president, Isaac Russell second vice president, John W. Krick secretary, and I. Cook medical director.
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Indisuipalis Literary Clib
Plorence Harrison
Evra Drek
Albert
Neilie Slager
Willis
Solvorce
The
Park Memorial Tree Association
Fort Wayne
Gas Witwy Athletic Association
Ruby Oil Company
Indianapolis
Charles A. Schmidt
William J. Keller
George M. Hawkins
Jet
Modellite Insurance Company
General Assembly
Jas. J. Beacham
Robert S. McKee
Isaac Russell
John W. Krick
I. Cook
Der Hiram Caster and Massachusetts Avenue Hours
fragmentary notice lists Hiram Der and Caster related to Massachusetts Avenue with hours 9 to 11 a m and a Sunday time block. unclear details and locations.
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Der
Hiram
Massachusetts Ave
Turbulent Senate Debates Teeter Over Tariff Bill
The text notes deep Republican splits over the sugar schedule and tariff provisions as the Senate edges toward a final vote. Leaders fear no legislation may pass this session while observers describe the struggle as intense amid friction between competing interests.
German Wentucky Asphalt Co Wins in Indianapolis Turnaround
The Board of public works adopted new menu standards for asphalt work that enable any firm to meet city specs. The German Wentucky Asphalt Co, a new Indianapolis contractor, secured a recontract to repair streets but was blocked earlier by local specifications. The ring will underbid the firm under updated specs, with the city hoping for savings in asphalt pavements through competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Pullie Works
Wentucky Asphalt Company
Indianapolis
Monument board contracts engines for fountains at $3100
The board of monument repair contracts two Roth horsepower engines from Capital Machinery Works of Indianapolis to power parapet water for large fountains. Costs total $3,100. The board shows mixed views on war imagery photographs, demanding a few modifications while Bruno Schmidt is teased about the matter. A jail labor reference circulates as a joke. Grand Lodge of Masons meets for elections with Mason J. Niblack of Vincennes named Grand Master and other officers listed. treasurer reports $14,296,900 on hand. Dr. W. T. Newton becomes U S government physician for prisoners in Indianapolis. Sheriff’s guard finds a disappeared Louisville man in Alexandria after illness.
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Board of Monument Re
Meachies Works
Indianapolis
Roth
Mace
Bruno Schmidt
Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge of Masons
Gran Ledge
Mason J. Niblack
Vincennes
Simeon
Johnson Deffersenville
Wiliarm Oo
Fort Wayne
Rh. Holloway
Krightstown
Martin Ff. Rice
William J H. Smythe
Tndianapolis
Texas Melons Arrive at Mummenholl Co. for Indianapolis Market
About 800 Texas watermelons reached Mummenholl Co.'s commission house on Wednesday, two weeks earlier than usual, with retail prices ranging from seven cents to one dollar per melon. The stones tell a humorous tale of Joe Villa fearing melon's arrival, while a courier delivery by T. Du Chiffey accompanied the goods.
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Mummenholl & Co
Asea
Ustal
Texas
Indianapolis
Joe Villa
Joe
du Chiffey
Brokers Clapp and Clapp Arrested In Trust-Tilt Case
In New York on charges of defrauding creditors two brokers Clapp and Clapp were arrested after allegedly moving 710,000 in assets to a disinterested party before a legal failure. Complainant Albert Mains alleges the pair, once merchants, failed in recent speculations and concealed property transfers to evade creditors.
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Cta
New York
Chapas Albert Mains
Osroen Clapp
Sal
Camm Uo
Aisha
Alane
Colbert Injury Report After Runaway Incident
Supt. Colbert suffered injuries when a runaway horse and buggy broke loose near a Washington street corner, tearing his front leg and leaving him with possible internal injuries. He is reported improving slowly, despite fears of more serious damage, after losing balance near a large plate glass window.
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Colbert
Merjcdian
Petition Seeks Probe of Equitable Building and Law Assoc
William Marshke holder of shares files petition and bond with the auditor of state requesting an examination of the Equitable Building and Law Association. The petition alleges unsoundness and illegal conduct. Auditor Daily appoints Geo. Cunningham and John J. Cleland to conduct the examination.
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Wm. Marshke
Equitable Duilding and Law Association
Auditor of State
Auditor Daily
Geo. Uingham
Jonn J. Cleland
Notable World Events Mentioned In Early 1900s Dispatch
A string of scattered notices covers a variety of topics. A French playwright Sienri Meilhac is reported in Paris in danger. The president plans a June trip to Nashville with brief route stops. A fire or incident costs $50,000 at the Johnson chair factory in Chicago Wednesday. Rose Joyce is jailed in St Joseph for mail-based blackmail. A Chicago trolley collision injures five. Petitions flood the U.S. Senate opposing a tax on cigars. Yellow fever cases arise aboard the Colon ship at San Francisco quarantine. A Weather Bureau air navigation device bill is introduced in the Senate. AM. E. Ingalix proposes a 1903 Cincinnati world fair for Ohio’s centennial. Notices urge colored settlers in Oklahoma to depart. governor appeals. The B&O railroad prosecutes 25 National Guard members in Pittsburgh. Thieves steal “gruh” from stations on the Philadelphia route home.
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Mre
Pauraday
Sienri Meilhac
Paris
Nashville
Tire
Johnson Chair Factory
Chicago
Rose Joyce
St. Joseph
U.S. Senate
Colon
San Francisco
Senate
Weather Bureau
AM. E. Ingalix
Cincinnti
Spits $15 Trousers $3.50 at Jones The Yailer
Hildebrand Hardware Co lists prices for items at Jones The Yailer 9 S Illinois Street and challenges Iceberg Refrigerators at 62 and 54 S Meridian Street.
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Challenge Iceberg Refrigerators
Hildebrand Hardwarde Co
S. Meridian-st
Hildebrand Hardware Co
S. Meridianst
Real Pie Added To The Jail Fare Of Johnson
Johnson looted the State national bank of Logansport and faces indictment as the grand jury returns a full national banking law charge. He eats prison pie brought by his wife and has formed a staff among inmates while awaiting arraignment before Judge Baker.
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Johnson
John F. Johnson
State National Bank of
Jiogansport
Baker
Federal Grand Jury
Case Dismissed in Police Court After Spite Claim by Judge Cox
Judge Cox dismissed the police court case saying the court would not be used for venting spite. The proceedings involved Geo Allen and Allie Webb, both described as colored, with a man named Naughton testifying he had informed police they lived together. The defendant admitted a prior altercation at the workhouse.
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Cox
Geo. Allen
Allie Webb
Naughton
Allen
Suspect in loitering case arraigned in police court
Thomas Donnellan or Darnell was arraigned Wednesday on a loitering charge after detectives picked him up Tuesday with two bicycles. He claimed one wheel came from a Louisville firm and the other from Dayton, Ohio, but firm representatives are en route to testify. The case was continued.
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Joanna Allingham
Louisville
Cox
Cincinnati
Little Sisters of the Poor
Thomas Donnellan
Darnell
Dayton, O
Indianapolis
Holliday suit to block state tax, insurance policy case ends
In the Thinking Stage the argument in the suit of John TH Holliday and others against the State Board of Tax Commissioners for an injunction to prevent tax collection on insurance policies was concluded. Wednesday morning Judge Allen of the circuit court took the case under advisement.
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John TH. Holliday
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Allen
Circuit Court
Hildebrand Hardware Ad Promotes Oats and Furniture
Hildebrand Hardware at 52 and 54 South Meridian Street advertises Janes Dustless Oats and offers Furniture at low prices from WM L. Elder. The notice emphasizes horse feed and home goods in a compact classified retail blurb.
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Wm. L. Elder
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