Lawton Presses In on Tarlac Advance in Philippines War
General Lawton makes rapid strides toward Tarlac as Maj. Parker and Col. Hayes seize Talvera and Caban and capture war munitions including cannons shells torpedoes and 45000 cartridges. Macabebes report success and lie in ambush near Tarlac while Aguinaldo moves capital to Bayambang 50 miles north.
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Manila
Lawton
Tarlac
Aguinaldo
Maj
Parker
Aliaza
Col. Hayes
Talvera
Caban
Bayambang
St. Louis
Batson
Schurman Warns on Sulu Polygamy and War Risks
Prof. Schurman of the Philippine commission says the U S treaty with the Sulu sultan mirrors earlier native agreements with Spain. He notes the sultan seeks friendly ties but warns interference with Sulu rights and customs could provoke a long costly bloody war.
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Washington
Schurman
Philippine Commission
Spain
United States
Jolo
Sulu Islands
Governor Schofield Declines Philippine Annexation
Milwaukee November 1 Gov Schofield issues a long open letter declaring annexation of the Philippine islands neither expedient nor just. He argues against adding the territory and outlines his reasoning in detail.
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Schofield
Milwaukee
Wis
Philippine Islands
McKinley to unveil Philippine commission report
Washington report predicts a preliminary Philippine commission document showing unanimous support for permanent American control with broad local self government. The memo argues U S sovereignty is essential for civilized governance and for advancing commercial development and American trade in the Orient.
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New York
Washington
The
Herald
McKinley
Philippine Commission
Philippines
United States
Orient
Aguinaldo’s Birth and Naming of Son George Washington
Hong Kong correspondent reports Mrs. Aguinaldo gave birth to a son on November 1. The baby was christened with the name George Washington Aguinaldo, in a ceremony described as grand by attendees. The note links the birth to ongoing events involving Aguinaldo.
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Hong Kong
Mistake Noted in Spanish American Treaty
Madrid reports Count D'Almenas stirred the senate by saying the peace treaty left out three Philippine islands Batanes Calayan and other islets due to commission ignorance. He argues these islands should underpin moves to free Spanish prisoners.
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Madrid
D’almenas
Senate
Batanés
Calayan
President Holds Talk on Philippines Question With Commission
On Wednesday morning the president met with the executive and discussed the Philippines issue. He asked the commission to inform him on specific points soon. The commission will prepare a preliminary report by week’s end and make it public, while members refuse to discuss it in advance.
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Philippines
Islands of Manila Dispatch Downplayed by Philippine Commission
Washington November 1 members of the Philippine commission regard the islands mentioned in the Manila dispatch as of little importance if the statement proves correct.
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Washington
Manila Dispatch
Philippine Commission
Maimed by a Horse
Gladys Louck a seven year old girl is injured after a runaway gardener’s wagon strikes her on Churchman avenue near Prospect street. Change in condition as doctors say she will recover though she lies in a semi conscious state at home.
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Gladys Louck
John Leouck
Churchman Ave
Prospect St
Charles Andrae
Charlie Cox
Lee Tacoma
C. H. Alford
Oliver
Thresher Trust Plan Fails In Richmond Ind
Information from Richmond Indiana indicates the threshing machine trust failed to form. Options on two local factories near expiry show no effort to close the deal and observers believe the combine will not be effected.
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Richmond
Ind
Bridge Trust in Jeopardy as Indiana and Ohio Decline
Wabash Indiana and Ohio companies refuse to join the bridge trust, signaling likely failure. Wabash and Indianapolis investors in the Blue Goose lead mine at Joplin Missouri wish to sell as water removal costs rise and dividends stop.
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Bridge Trust
Wabash, Ind
Wabash Bridge and Item Company
Indiana
Ohio
Wabash
Indianapolis
Blue Goose
Joplin
Wood Carvers Strike Over Pay and Foreman in Indianapolis
At an Indianapolis chair factory about a dozen wood carvers walked out after two were fired for presenting a petition to resign foreman George Featherman. They seek 2.25 a day and the dismissal of Featherman, noting other plants pay 2 to 2.50. Company president Edward G. Cornelius says only three or four quit and no strike is underway.
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Indianapolis
George Featherman
Featherman
George Fl. Fahrian
Gordon G. Jeffery
Supreme Court Hears Rail Case Over City Paving Right of Way
The Supreme Court heard arguments in RH & SW railway company vs Ely of Seymour about paving a street cut through the railroad right of way. The railway asserts the street area largely belongs to its property and the city lacks paving jurisdiction. The appellate court previously heard Nevian vs Proschinger.
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Supreme Court
RH. & ©. S. W. Railway Company
Ely
Seymour
Crouch Bros Promote Concert Capabilities at Novi Garden
Crouch Bros present concert event featuring Beatty and other entertainers at the 8 foot garden venue on Shelby Street in Novi. The Saturday show highlights include performances by America’s greatest entertainers with emphasis on family and community crowds.
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Crouch Bros
America
Beatty
Garden
Novi
Shelby-st
Horse Janes and Dustiews Feed Your Feed
A brief item notes odd nicknames in a quirky feed topic. It mentions Horse Janes and Dustiews as terms circulating among readers with playful tone and minimal factual backing.
Inventor Black Sells Patents for 20000 to Build Cars
Charles H. Black wagon maker at 40 E Maryland street sells his automobile patents for 20000 to the Crawford company to produce vehicles on a large scale. A Shelbyville factory is planned pending formal organization. Black claims 14 patents and a hydro carbon motive power with low operating cost.
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Shelbyville
Charles H. Black
Maryland St
Crawford Company
Black
S. D. Pierson
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Chicago
St. Louis
Louisville
Buffalo
Sioux City
Artillery Duel Near Ladysmith Fails to End
A heavy artillery duel continued at Ladysmith as British and Boer forces exchanged fire all day. British batteries included two 50 pounder naval guns while the Boers fought with 40 pounders. The city remains closely besieged and the battle rages on.
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Ladysmith
Ancient Trick by Boers Stamps Artillery Mules
London reports Gen White details of the left wing capture. Carleton’s night move aimed at Nicholson Nek was foiled by boer rock slides causing mule stampede with sun equipment lost. British lines endured a heavy Boer assault as ammunition ran low and prisoners were taken to Pretoria. Wounded cared for with safe conduct offered for doctors and ambulances.
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London
Gen. White
Col
Carleton
Nicholson
Goucester
First Death Returns Under New Vital Statistics Law Reported
The State board of health received the first death returns under the new law. The documents show six to seven disinterments due to burial without permits, with fines in Howard county. Dr Hurty plans to publish pure food standards once funds allow.
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State Board of Health
Vital Statistics
State Board
Howard County
Hurty
Minneapolis
A New Patrol Wagon For Public Safety Meets Approval
The public safety commissioners examined Charles H. Black's new patrol wagon on Wednesday. After a few alterations it will be accepted. Police Superintendent Quigley praised the vehicle. It is an open wagon with curtains that can close for prisoner transport weighing about 1600 pounds with rubber tires. The cover protects the driver in bad weather and the high top accommodates a preacher in a silk hat.
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Commissioners of Public Safety
Charles H. Black
Quigley
Rumor of Nubia Transport Foundering Near Cape Town
The Exchange Telegraph reports unconfirmed rumors that a British transport bound for Cape Town, the Nubia, has foundered with 1450 men aboard after sailing from Southampton on Oct 21. Owners deny the report as England plans another army division to be sent to South Africa at once.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Cape Town
Southampton
England
Aldershot
Eng
South Africa
Taylor Turns Over 18234 Dollars to State Treasury
Attorney general Taylor deposited 18 234 35 into the state treasury on Tuesday. The sum includes unclaimed estates and the unexpended balance of school revenue for tuition and fees paid to county clerks and remaining unclaimed funds revert to the state.
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Taylor
Tageblat Sets Gag Tone Over Schley South Africa Move
Berlin paper mocks U S policy as Admiral Schley is set to lead a squadron to South Africa raising questions about the Monroe doctrine and American noninterference. The remark frames the issue with irony and humor in a domestic context.
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Berlin
Admiral Schley
South Africa
Berliner Tageblatt
City life notes and civil suits in local court
Mattie E Dill sues for separation from Emanuel Dill claiming he is cross profane and a drunkard. Lizzie Mancosas seeks divorce from George citing cruelty and unfaithfulness. May Gaube asks divorce from Frank after his December 1898 arrest and prison sentence for grand larceny. Carrie Crompton hosts Halloween with Los Angeles and Aurora guests. Josephine McCann sues Indianapolis Coffin Co for 2000 after wagon crash injuries. Rose Shull seeks divorce from John over neglect and filth. Chas Fear sues Robert Light for 5 and travel-expense payment after involvement with racing assets. Attorney Dye notes uncertainty about appellate court action.
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Mattie E. Dill
Emanuel Dill
Northwestern Ave
Lizzie E. Mancosas
George
Cross
May Gaube
Frank
Carrie. Crompton
E. St. Joe
Hallowe’en
C. E. Johnston
Los Angeles
Cali
Marsh N. Bailey
Aurora
Josephine McCann
Indianapolis Coffin Company
Superior Court
Rose Shull
John
Chas. E. Fear
Broad Ripple
Fear
Br. Light
John. T. ‘Dye
Big
Four ‘Railroad
Circuit Court of Ap
Napoleon's Prophecy Recalled in British Defeat Note
Berlin dispatch reports several papers on the British defeat at Ladysmith quoting Napoleon's claim that South Africa may become the grave of England's empire, suggesting a possible fulfillment of the prophecy.
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Napoleon
Berlin
Ladysmith
South Africa
England
German peace leader appeals to Queen Victoria on South Africa hostilities
Court Vom Bothmer, head of a German peace group, telegraphs Queen Victoria requesting she accept friendly mediation by the United States to end the South African war.
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Berlin
Court Vom Bothmer
German Peace Organization
Queen Victoria
United States
South Africa
Garrison cheerful as British ships shell Boer batteries
The garrison in the town is described as cheerful and hopeful. Guns from the British cruisers Powerful engaged Tuesday, replying to Boer artillery that bombarded the town. Naval guns silenced several Boer batteries, though others were brought up, and Boer losses are said to be very heavy already.
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Patch
Pacific Coast Biscuit Company Formed in West
A San Francisco syndicate with four million dollars in capital has founded the Pacific coast biscuit company to consolidate all biscuit factories west of the Rocky Mountains.
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A Biscuit Trust
San Francisco
Pacific Coast Biscuit Company
Rocky Mountains
Sympathy for England Mass Meeting In Victoria
A large audience in Victoria British Columbia endorsed Britain's South Africa policy and expressed sympathy for the relations and friends of those who died in the Natal conflict.
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England
Victoria
B. C
Great Britain
South Africa
Natal
The Squadron at Gibraltar Arrives in Channel Fleet
The British Channel squadron has arrived at Gibraltar on November 1, with ships berthed in the harbor and crews preparing for routine operations. The movement underscores ongoing naval activity in the region.
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Gibraltar
Boers Lose 40-Pounder Guns in Ladysmith Duel
A Cape Town dispatch reports that in the Ladysmith artillery action on Tuesday the naval contingent knocked a Boer 40-pounder off its platform and silenced the Boer batteries on Hepworth hill forcing the Boers to abandon those positions.
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London
Cape Town
Ladysmith
Hepworth Hill
Only One Representative Allowed
London dispatch reports it is settled that only one United States officer may accompany the British in South Africa. Boers will not be allowed to send more than one.
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London
United States
South Africa
Government Forces Rout Rebels in Two Colombia Battles
In Panama on November 1, government forces fought two major engagements with revolutionaries. On the Magdalena river, two armed steamers sank a rebel boat and captured four others. rebels suffered 270 killed and several prisoners. At Bukamaranga land battle, rebels were defeated. Gen Uribe was killed and Gen Ruiz captured.
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Panama
Magdalena River
Bukamaranga
Uribe
Ruiz
Cartanega
One Term for Bryan Supported by Ohio and Kentucky
The Record reports Bryan would win a single term if elected next year with Ohio and Kentucky solid for his candidacy. It cites an arrangement with Ohio gubernatorial candidates and mentions a deal that Bryan would yield the presidency in 1904 to John R. McLean if Ohio elects him governor, allowing a possible re-election two years later.
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Chicago
Wiliam J. Bryan
Ohio
Col. Bryan
Kentucky
John R. McLean
MecLean
Bryan
Mason Uses Ohio and Other States to Gauge Philippine Policy
Senator Mason predicts Republican reverses in Ohio Kentucky Iowa Nebraska and other states will justify his anti administration stance on the Philippine question. He seeks large majorities in Republican states and gains in Democratic states as a rebuke to President McKinley. Mason expects Iowa to stay Republican but with smaller margins while Kentucky Nebraska and Ohio lean Democratic or uncertain.
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Chicago
Wm. E. Mason
Ohio
Kentucky
Iowa
Nebraska
McKinley
Mason
Skentucky
Recruiting for Boer service alleged in Cincinnati
Cincinnati reports reveal secret recruitment for a filibustering expedition to aid the Boers in South Africa. Harry Lowe, 21, of West Sixth Street, acts as agent for a Washington recruiting firm planning to ship 20 000 volunteers in December.
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Cincinnati
South Africa
Cincinnai
Harry Lowe
W. Sixth-st
Lowe
Washington
United States
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Toursville
St. Louis
Pitts
Sburg
George A. Armes
New York
Salary Commissioners Study County Officer Pay
The state fee and salary commission members Timothy E. Howard from South Bend A C Daily from Lebanon and William Wilkins from Indianapolis will meet Saturday to review county councilmen’s responses on officer compensation. Seventy five answers show an average of 1700 dollars yearly for county officers and 400 dollars for deputies.
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State
Stone Throwers Fined for Halloween Street Pranks
Frank Flora George Wilson Charles Bly James Wilson William Bly and Albert Tamm of Bungaloo gang No 2 were fined $1 and costs in police court on Wednesday after celebrating Halloween by parading the streets with pockets full of rocks and throwing stones at houses.
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Frank Flora
George Wilson
Charles Bly
James ‘Wilson
William Bly
Albert Tamm
Bungaloo
Hallowe’ En
Halloween Vandal Activity Suppressed by Police Efforts
Supt Quigley reports a quiet Halloween with detectives preventing major incidents. Minor property damage included a rubber-tired buggy in a canal, cut hose on College Ave, and a streetcar damaging a Maltese cat. Incidents at Irvington Meridian Chiosts and Tuxedo Park were limited to scattered fights and arrests of two suspects from the Rural Street gang.
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Twelfth-st
College-ave
Seventeenth-st
Washington St
Hallowe’en
Sir Thomas
Irvington
Meridian
Chiosts
Tuxedo Park
Elmer Nieman
N. Priest
Herbert Riefner
Michael Laraway
Ambassadors Seek U S China Policy Clarity
The Temps reports that Britain Russia and France ambassadors in Washington asked the United States for its Chinese policy to avoid future clashes of interests. The move signals allied effort to align on Asia policy amid rising tensions and U S debates.
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Paris
the Temps
Great Britain
Russia
France
Washington
United States
Board of Works approves contracts and holds some bids
The Board of Works approved contracts for gravel roadway cement walks and curbing on Twenty second street and Wabash street. Draper street bids were rejected as costs exceeded 25 percent of adjacent property values. Henry Maag was sole bidder on several cement walk projects but bids were not opened. Improvements will wait until spring. Vouchers included payments to Indianapolis Light and Power Co for October street lights Robbins and Frazier for Pleasant Run bridge work and Minnesota street bridge masonry Capitol Paving for brick street repairs.
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Board of Works
Twenty-second St
Martindale Ave
L. E. & W. Railway
P. E. Phillips
Wabash St
Missouri
Draper St
Cottage-ave
Minnesota St
Indianapols Light and Power Company
Robbins & Frazier
Pleasant Run
Linden St
Minnesota-st
Capitol Paving and Construction Company
Forecast for Indianapolis 36-Hour Outlook
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for cool, fair weather. 36 hour period ends 8 p.m. November 2 with temperatures around 40 at 7 a.m. and near 50 at 2 p.m. Conditions expected Wednesday night and Thursday remain dry and clear.
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Indianapolis
Irvington free delivery to begin after postal order
The post office department will discontinue Irvington delivery and start free delivery from Indianapolis. The local office is prepared to begin and Postmaster Hess expects Irvington mail to be delivered within a day or two.
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Irvington
Post Office Department
Indianapolis
Hess
All Saints Day Observed as Holy Obligation
Wednesday marks All Saints Day and is observed as a holy day of obligation with services at 5:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The first mass was set for laborers. Thursday is All Souls Day with masses for the dead. it is not a holiday.
Mrs Snyder Purchases Clang and Warren Piano
Mrs Snyder of Fishers Station visits city piano shops and after careful examination purchases a Clang and Warren piano from G Maxwell.
Indiana’s 1899 finances show strong year end balance
The auditor reports a prosperous year with receipts of 7.12 million and disbursements of 6.98 million leaving 691 thousand in balance. General fund stands at 534 thousand with an expected 2.5 million income and 2.2 million expenses for the coming year. Debt interest drops to 142 thousand, aided by a 3 cent levy and a projected 3 million rise in taxable property.
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Insurance Department
Secretary-Of-State
High Court Reverses Rulings in Damage and Indictment Cases
Appellate court reverses Marion county ruling awarding Herman Ernsting 3000 in a personal injury suit against wagon maker John Guedelhoefer. Supreme Court upholds Wayne circuit conviction of John Thrawley for murder in the first degree. Howard county case Pollard v Howard county reversed after auditor refused to issue a warrant for 3100 in legal fees.
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Marion
Supreme Court
Wayne Circuit Court
John Thrawley
Thrawley
Marth
Howard Superior Court
Board of Commissioners of
Howard County
Clark N. Pollard
Pollard
Circuit Court
Neighborhood dispute leads to court affidavits and confusion
Reports from the Yandes Street area describe a Tuesday in which residents swore four affidavits in Justice Hayg's court over conflicts involving Mrs. Westnover and others. The hearing extended late into Tuesday and resumed Wednesday with testimonies about weapons and assault amidst a crowd of about 20 witnesses.
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Yandes
Twenty-second
Justice Hayg
Ternoom
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Gen. Uribe
Gen. Ruiz
W. J. Bryan
John R. M’lean
MacHinley
Hallowe'en
Supt. Quigley
William Hilgendorf
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