Americans Block the Port in Salu and Capture Crew
A London dispatch reports severe fighting between Americans and Filipinos on Mindanao with Zam Banga bombarded and in ruins. The Americans blockaded the port at Salu and captured two officers and a boat crew while Gilmore and his men are reported safe. burial planned for Col. Stotzenberg on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Journal
London
Labuan
Mindanao
Zamboanga
Sulu
Call for Troops Discussed with President in Washington
Secretary Al ger held a long conference with the president on the advisability of an additional call for volunteers. He stated that he had carried Gen. Otis and would learn the strength Otis wants, with numbers to be granted if needed to reach the Philippines by the rainy season’s end. New Mexico governors reported rough riders ready to re enlist, and a quick call was seen as allowing equipment and concentration before warfare resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alger
Otis
Philippines
New Mexico
Americans Capture Two Officers Off Camp Dewey
Off Manila May 31 two officers and a boat's crew from the hospital ship Relief were seized by insurgents while sailing a catboat off Camp Dewey opposite Paranaque. The captors put off from the shore in boats. ED L KEEN reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Relief
Camp Dewey
Paranaque
ED L. Keen
Navy reports Gilmore and crew alive after Baler ambush
The May 31 dispatch from Manila through Capt. Barker says Lieut. Gilmore and Yorktown sailors are alive and well. Officials believe they are being held for ransom and show cautious optimism about their safety.
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Washington
Navy Department
Barker
Manila
Secretary of Navy
Gilmore
Baker
Lieut. Gilmore
Yorktown
Baler
Funeral for Col. J. M. Stotzenberg in Arlington
The remains of Col. J. M. Stotzenberg of the First Nebraska volunteers killed near Manila arrived in Washington and were taken to Arlington. A funeral is planned for Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev. J. S. Wallace who baptized him. Accompanied by his widow and nephew Lieut. Cavanaugh of the Twentieth Infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. M. Stotzenberg
Nebraska
Manila
Arlington
J. S. Wallace
New Albany
Ind
Col. Stetzenberg
Lieut. Cavanaugh
Twentieth Infantry
Schemes of Filipinos the Americans
Mail advices from Manila say Gen Otis secret service arrested Gen Pio del Pilar inside the city. The insurgent wore a uniform under a white suit and communicated with Aguinaldo. A guard stopped a Filipino woman en route to Marquina, inspecting a basket she carried containing soap parts and a hollow object.
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Washington
Manila
Otis
Pio del Pilar
Aguinaldo
Marquina
Plan to burn the city thwarted by American troops vigilance
A figure announced full understanding of the burning plan and attempted execution but was stopped by vigilant American troops.
Dewey to Sail for Singapore Monday
Hong Kong dispatch reports Admiral Dewey will sail from New York for Singapore on Monday June 6, a move reported by the World.
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Dewey
New York
Hong Kong
Admiral Dewey
Singapore
Surgeon Jensen Says Hard to Whip Filipinos in Manila Remains Row
Omaha May 30 Surgeon P P Jensen of the first Nebraska volunteers who returned from Manila with Col Stotsenbergs remains says he doubts victory over the Filipinos and that many soldiers share the view that the war is not justified. He notes proclamations in territories visited urging insurgents to die for independence rather than surrender.
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Omaha
Neb
P. P. Jensen
Nebraska
Manila
Stotsenberg
City engineers advice on bridges and bond funding
City engineer Jeup urged concrete and steel arch bridges with stone facings on Meridian street and Illinois street across Fall Creek, and iron bridges at Washington street and Indiana Ave. across Fall Creek. He suggested advertising in October for delivery next spring as costs drop. Contingent on $150,000 bonds, Mayor Taggart favored small denomination bonds to locals.
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Jeup
Board of Works
Meridian-st
Illinois-st
Fail Creek
Washington-st
White River
Indiauna Ave
Fall Creek
Norihwe Ornave
Michigan
Morrissts
Pleasant Run
Pogue's Run
Johnson
Taggart
Peace Conference Delays on Poison Wells and Naval Rules
May 31 report from The Hague notes the peace conference committee on the laws of war rejected a proposal prohibiting poisoning wells and destroying dikes for defense. The cross rules for naval warfare were also withdrawn at the request of English and American naval representatives. Five arbitration plans were presented by the arbitration section.
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The
Hague
Ohio Republican Convention Set to Shape Postwar Policy
Columbus dispatch outlines a tense Ohio Republican state convention as three major factions led by Daugherty Kurtz and Cox vie for control. Hanna maintains a stance of non-endorsement while Nash competes with Daugherty for influence. Delegates number 203 with large stakes in choosing the national delegation and policy direction on Philippines Cuba currency trusts and the Nicaragua canal.
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Columbus
Ohio
Spain
Philippines
Cuba
Congress
Hanna
Geo. i. Nash
Nash
W. S. Werr
Board of Public Works
Daugherty
Sxurtz
Cox
Mark Hanna
Small-pox Returns as Yandes Street Case Emerges
Yarry Allen, a colored resident living rear 1221 Yandes street, was taken to the pest house on Wednesday morning with a well developed small pox. The outbreak began on Yandes street earlier in winter but had been free until now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarry Allen
Yandes-st
Divided Family Case Before Judge In German Mother's Suit
Margaretha Krenzer sues her son Joseph for 1000 claiming he borrowed 525 from her and never repaid. She holds a 1700 note due in six years and accuses him of converting three building and loan shares. He contests that he supplied goods from his bakery and that shares belong to him. The mother struggles with English as he mocks her on the stand.
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Young Krenzer
County delays fire escape work on poor asylum building
County commissioners postponed installing the fire escape at the poor asylum until immediate improvements are decided. The factory inspector gave 20 days to complete the work, with Commissioner Harding suggesting the project could proceed later that week.
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Harding
Tattoo Champion Ernest Devree dies in train tragedy
Ernest Devree the world famous Grand Rapids tattoo artist was killed near Blue Island when his buggy was struck by a train. Lt. Amos Winkelpeck and his daughter Maude, from Windham Ohio, also died in the crash.
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Ernest Devree
Grand Rapids
Mich
Blue Island
Amos Winkelpeck
Maude
Windham
Tax Commissioner Buskirk Stops Fast Train at Franklin
Tax commissioner Buskirk, jolly and portly, visits Columbus and aims for Frankfort. He convinces a railroad crew to halt a Louisville-Pennsylvania fast train at Franklin, where spectators watch as he exits with his grip. He jokes about his rheumatism and shares a light moment with onlookers.
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Buskirk
Columbus
Frankfort
Pennsylvania
Louisville
Franklin
Whittler
Few Cases to Try The Jail Clears Long Timers This Summer
The criminal court docket is nearly clear and a short summer vacation is anticipated. The Fletcher Coyle case on surgical death charges may be postponed to September. The Hicks murder case likely ends with a plea to voluntary manslaughter. the victim’s family favors this to avoid a public trial. Hicks has been jailed since February and could be offered the plea.
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Hicks
Criminal Court
C. I. Fletcher
Thomas Coyle
Laura McDaniel
Goodin
Pugh
John S. Dincan
Fletcher
Ceyte
Fitz Hicks
Josephine Roms Wilt
Iliciks
Mrs Goodin Testifies in Defense in Acid Attack Case
Mrs Maud Goodin took the stand to deny portions of Mrs Kicia's account of an alleged conspiracy to throw acid at Dr Aimee Haskinson. Her testimony was brief and similar to prior statements. Jurors moved closer to hear her, and cross examination was anticipated as her account differed slightly from earlier testimony.
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Maud Goodin
Luke Klein
Aimee Haskinson
Kicia
Allegerd
Goodin
Wave of suicides shocks New York City area
A May 31 report details multiple suicide attempts in New York and nearby. Frank Smith of Cleveland inhaled gas. a young woman drowned at Bath Beach after a rescue attempt failed. Charles Miners shot himself after a girl’s betrayal. Harvey Aubrey and Joseph Howard died by carbolic acid and morphine respectively. Others, including a 52 year old who jumped into the North River, survived or were saved.
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New York
Frank Smith
Cleveland
Twelfth St
Brooklyn
Bath Beach
Charles Miners
Harvey Aubrey
Catherine King
Stesp
Joseph Howard
Charlies Berk
North River
John Sibley
Suicide deaths mount in Baltimore as gas causes two more
In ten days Baltimore records twelve self destruction cases with two more deaths on Wednesday. Thomas Pollard and John Snyder reportedly used gas to end their lives in separate incidents, adding to a growing tally of tragedy in the city.
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Baltimore
Mid
Thomas Pollard
John Snyder
Weather outlook for Indianapolis area in late May early June
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 36 hours ending Wednesday afternoon shows cloudy skies with occasional thunderstorms. Temperatures planned for 7 am 68, noon 70, 4 pm 70, and 6 pm 70 with Wednesday mainly warm and possibly a fall Thursday.
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Indianapolis
Public Works Board Approves Street Openings and Widening
Final action taken Wednesday by the Board of Public Works on Sheldon street opening from 159 feet north of Pile street to Jackson park lots 262 and 233. improvement of Alabama from 25 to 15 feet north. opening of Orange Barth to Ringgold. widening St Paul English to C Co St tracks. Vacation actions deferred include second alley north of Orange and portion of St Paul street from Geneva to first alley south.
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Board of Public Works
Sheldon St
Pile St
Jackson Park
Alabama
Orange, Barth
Ringgeld
St. Paul
English
C., Co
St. Tt
Second Alley
Orange
Dawson
St. Paul St
Geneva
First Alley
War department receipts for Indiana guardsmen pay
Indiana war department mails receipt blanks to captains and colonels of four regiments moved from state guard to federal army. Signatures will acknowledge funds to reimburse men charged first-class prices for second-class clothes, average about $3 per man, with lump sum payment after signatures.
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War Department of
Indiana
National Guard
Federal Army
State Guard
Rev W Taylor Accepts Call From Indianapolis Church
Jefferson City dispatch reports Rev. W Taylor told his congregation he had received a call from College Avenue Baptist Church in Indianapolis and decided to accept. This is the first definite information of his decision reach the local church.
Town Talk items mix crime fines and city notices
A mixed town page reports Charles Gleason found guilty for failing to turn in Hay Willets collections and fined, while 13 city officials attended Supt Billy Essman’s workhouse decoration day. Ethel Worrell faces Friday hearing for receiving goods stolen by her brother. Hattie Burton is bruised after an incident on Ninetieth street. G F Winkel injured in a collision.
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Charles Gleason
Hay & Willetts
Billy Essman
Ethel Worrell
Wiliam
Hattie Burton
Baltimore-st
Ninetennth-st
G. F. Winkel
Milburn St
Ohtost
Indiana-ave
Jas. Groves and Son
Washington
United States
Indianapolis
Bond
Charles Bechtold
Charles Graf
State House
State Auditor
Capt
Quigley
Tom Maher
Louisville
McGuffey
Armin Koehne
Recruits Headed for Manila from Presidio Destinations
Nine recruits arrived at the station on Wednesday and began travel to Presidio California. Names listed include George Cope John E Dupree Oral L Stulz William L Christy James W Shaw Harry F Maye Mert Emerich Casner L Lilly and Hiram H Brewster from Vassar Mich and Whitestown Rich mond Indiana.
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Presidio
Cal
George Cope
John E. Dupree
Oral L. Stulz
Indiannapolis
William L. Christy
James W. Shaw
Whitestown
Harry F. Maye
Richmond
Hiram H. Brewster
Vassar
Mich
Mert Emerich
Colburn
Casner L
Lilly
Fowler
Delinquent Corporations Face Charter Forfeiture
Martinsburg May 31 Seven hundred fifty corporations chartered under West Virginia law have been deemed delinquent by the state auditor. They must pay license taxes and a $5 penalty within a set period or their charters will be forfeited.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Fatal shootings raise grim questions in Rhode Island style note
Brees Barnes age 27 and Emma Ti were shot and killed by Lee Walker aged 14 after an encounter of coercion. Edwin Leisy from Reading Pennsylvania found Harry Good with his wife and then shot Good, his wife, their son Frank, and Sood before surrendering. Good and Mrs. Leisy were in critical condition.
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Brees Barnes
Emma
Lee Walker
Barnes
Edwin Leisy
Reading
Harry Good
Frank
Sood
Good
Leisy
Lake tug trust collapses amid wartime dispatches
In a wartime wire nutshell, reports note a lake tug trust collapse and multiple related items. Chicago surgeons hold sessions while Fifth Infantry units muster out at Camp Meade. Rear Admiral Schley to depart Omaha for the east and Confederate graves honored in Richmond. Incidents include a miner shooting a conductor in Tennessee and a wrecked gunboat crew salvage. Chinese attache in Paris dies by his own action after recall for treason. A Broadway collison involving the schooner Lotus and a known steamer is also noted.
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Cleveland, O
Chi Min
Paris
China
Lotus
Chicago
Thiee
Massacre Claim Linked to Cuban Forces Report
Capt J A Hoefer notes a letter from his brother in Santa Clara province Cuba recounting a massacre of 27 United States soldiers from Troops K and I Second Cavalry. The letter claims Cuban soldiers killed the men with no shots returned and that fellow troops were restrained from defending them.
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Quincy
J. A. Hoefer
United States Volunteer Cavalry
Santa Clara Province
Cuba
United States Caval
United States
Second Cavalry
Hoosier Democrats Attend Ohio Valley League Meeting
Silverites report strong Indiana attendance at the League of bi metallic clubs in Louisville. Speakers include F J Van Vorhis Henry Waerrum Parks Martin J G Shanklin and Col Bryan with a Friday banquet planned. Belmont also on the program as the group weighs Chicago platform money plank trust and imperialism issues.
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Louisville
Hoosier Democrats
Indiana
League of Bimetallic Clubs
Ohio Valley
Parks Martin
J. G. Shanklin
F. J. van Vorhis
Henry Waerrum
Indianapolis
Col. Bryan
O. H. P. Belmont
League
Chicago
State agent rescues and transports girl to new adoptive home
W. B. Streeter, Indiana’s state agent for homeless children, travels 30 miles over Perry county hills by carriage to place an eight year old girl in a log house home with a German couple. The journey spans an all day trek to a rustic setting with traditional fire place breakfast and corn shelling scene.
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W. B. Streeter
Perry County
Cammelton
Indiana
Electrified accident claims horse at Shelby and Beechcr
A gray horse owned by Nelson Morris & Co. was electrocuted at mid day Wednesday at the corner of Shelby and Beechcr streets. Linemen hauled a wire across the street and a trolley wire caused the line to wrap around the animal. The driver Ronald McIntyre was shocked when he grabbed the horse’s head before the wire could be cut.
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Nelson Morris & Co
Shelby and
Beechcr~ Sts
Shelby St
Ronald McIntyre
Watery Graves Sailboat Tragedy Near Fon Du Lac
Two sailors William Skinner and Arthus Pratt lost their craft near Fon Du Lac Wisconsin. Bote drowned. James Cole of Cleveland Ohio died in the Cuyahoga River incident. Two crewmates were rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Skinner
Arthus Pratt
Fon du Lac
Wis
Bote
James Cole
Cleveland, O
Cuyahoga River
Unhappy Tangles in Courtroom Reports
Sue Kelch accuses Frank and his band of failing to provide for her while Archie Vincent condemns a person named Therresia for a racial offense. Dora Abbitt describes a past cruelty incident including an object struck to her face. A number of mismated couples had bonds severed by the courts amid complaints. Nancy Rinehart reports separation from her husband.
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Sue Kelch
Frank
Archie Vincent
Dora Abbitt
Nancy Rinehart
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Coosboes
Marcy
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