Spain Resists Philippine Islands Claim in Paris Talks
Washington reports officials view this day as critical in Paris peace negotiations with Spain. A cipher dispatch from Paris reached the state department but its contents are unclear. American representatives seek progress and earnest Spaniards toward a quick settlement amid bondholder pressure and a rumored customs syndicate. The administration fears delaying tactics could threaten an early withdrawal from talks.
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States
Spain
Paris
State Department
American Representatives
Seri
Spain insists on control of the Philippines at peace talks
In Paris on November 16 Spanish peace delegates sent a written reply to the American demand for Philippines control. The session adjourned without reading the document and will be discussed by the Americans on Thursday. Madrid reports Spain will not relinquish control and seeks arbitration on the phrase the control and disposition of the government.
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Paris
Peace Commission
Philippines
Spain
Madrid
Flower Mission Fair Thrills with Mother Goose Extravagan
The twenty first annual Flower Mission Fair opened in Tomlinson hall with Mother Goose leading a village street of booths and games. Attendants in Mother Goose outfits offered dolls crafts and libations while Shakesperean themes and a grand Mother Goose extravaganza drew cheers from the audience. The Friday to Saturday lineup includes minstrel shows and vaudeville performances.
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Mother Goose
Tomlinson Hall
Flower Mission
Edward Harmon
Raymond Lynn
Herbert Gates
Blackbirds
Quartermaster Milton Hopkins
Stars and Stripes
Ethel Reeves
Hazel Kinney
Prof
Brenneke
Dispute Over Salary Arrangements Ties Ex-Commissioner and Successor
The salary deal between ex-Pro bate commissioner Gus O Bryan and successor Merle Walker sparked court house controversy. Walker denies paying O Bryan to resign and says he reimbursed him for funds O Bryan advanced from February. Records show O Bryan sought a clerk salary, an allowance of 50 dollars monthly, and Walker says he will not collect it further, while O Bryan claims reimbursement covered only extra pay.
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Gus O’bryan
Merle Walker
Court House
Walker
Mr. O'Bryan
Walter
O’bryan
O’ Bryan
Proposals Rise Over County Office Investigation Plan
Debate grows over hiring ex Probate commissioner Gus O Bryan to handle county office inquiries. Greer could not commit to employment. Some suggest a two man team from opposing parties or a trust company could complete the work faster and at similar cost.
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Court House
Gus O’ Bryan
O’bryan
Greer
Independent liquor dealers vow year long beer boycott
In Indianapolis independent saloonkeepers pledge not to buy or trust beer for a year to break the Indiana brewers' combine. Fred Hinnenkamp serves as president and Albert Hitzelberger as secretary of the group aiming to smash the brewery trust.
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Agin
Indianapolis
Fred .Hinnenkamp
Albert Hitzelberger
Indiana Brewers’ Combine
Aguinaldo vows to fight United States after Spain leaves
Captain John Barneson of the transport Arizona reports from Manila that Aguinaldo warned he will declare war on the United States as soon as Spaniards depart, following the peace commission's conclusion and withdrawal.
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Seattle
Wash
John Barneson
United States
Arizona
Manila
Barneson
Philippine Cape
Peace Commission
Aguinaldo
Pressing the President Calls for Early Extra Session
Washington reports strong evidence that currency reform supporters urge President McKinley to convene an early spring extra session. Republicans returning to Washington resist, hoping urgent matters can wait through winter. The White House sees a costly war inquiry and possible partisan tensions over expansion policy.
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Washington
Monetary Commission
Congress
Indianapolis
McKinley
Pilati
White House
Platt
O'Dell
New York
Republican State Committee
Executive Mansion
United States Senate
O’ Dell
War Investigation Commission
Fireproof building claims mocked after Willoughby blaze
A Wednesday morning fire in the Willoughby building at 224 N. Meridian st. damaged or destroyed apartments of several physicians and dentists. The blaze started near the fifth floor ceiling from an electrical fault and water damage spread through walls down to the first floor. Insurance on the structure is 20000 dollars. several tenants including Dr. H D Weller reported losses from furniture and instruments lacking insurance. Local doctors questioned the building’s fireproof status amid the damage and leakage.
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Willoughby
Meridian St
William S. English
Indiana Trust Company
Robert Martindale
H. D. Weller
Agnes McMahan
Weller
Marie Haslop
Dr. McMahan
Marion County Medical Society
Drs. W. B. Robinson
T. 8. Hacker
O. F. Britton
L. F. Page
P. J. Blakeman
W. H. Wishard
L. Burckhardt
W. N. Wishard
F. R. Chariton
L. C. Cline
A. B. Graham
Frank Ferguson
George J. Cook
John J. Benepe
O. G. Pfaff
A. E H. Sterne
W. M. Wright
I. H. Waten
McMahan
Poison threat hits Cedar Rapids farmer and family
Govert Durland, Benton county farmer, and his six members of the family become ill from poison suspected to be in the flour chest. Nurses also fall ill but are not in danger. Coroner labels the poison Rough on rats and sends samples to Chicago. Earlier arson destroyed his machine shop, while a harness was stolen. A barn fire recently burned cattle, horses, tools, hay and grain. detectives investigate.
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Cedar Rapids
Govert Durland
Benton County
Chicago
Durland
Ingersoll Contests Will Of Dr Robertson
Col Robert G Ingersoll filed a notice of contest against the will of Dr Thomas S Robertson the physician and friend of Ingersoll He represents Mrs Mary W Robertson the widow who was cut off entirely from the estate Ingersoll is also a legatee under the will and had written a funeral oration for Robertson read at his coffin in New York on Monday
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New York
Robert G. Ingersoll
Col. Ingersoll
Thos. S. Robertson
Robertson
Ingersoll
Mary W. Robertson
Indianapolis 36 hour forecast warmer with showers possible
Warmer, partly cloudy weather with possible showers is forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending Wednesday afternoon. Temperatures ranged from 30 at 7 am to 44 at noon and 46 at 2 pm on Wednesday.
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Indianapolis
Reform school request for 15 year old by Sallie Hightower
Sallie Hightower seeks reform school placement for her 15 year old daughter, calling her incorrigible. Matthew Bowe of Nineteenth Street and Highland Avenue walked with Laura Wilson Monday night, his scarf pin disappeared, he accused her, she denied it, and he struck her. Judge Cox fined him five dollars for drinking and five dollars for assault and battery.
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Sallie Hightower
Reform School
Matthew Bowe
Pro Bono Cigar at Foran Good 100 to Smoke Fry
An unclear clipped note mentions a pro bono cigar near Foran Good 100 to Smoke Fry with unspecified details. No identifiable people, dates, or organizations are clearly stated. The fragmentary text yields no verifiable events or outcomes.
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Foran
Army surgeon testifies on Cuban yellow fever toll and supply gaps
Maj. La Garde testifies before the war investigations panel on Cuba's disease deaths, noting staff shortages and lack of fresh provisions hindered treatment. Col. Jacobs cites Shafter's order restricting ambulances and gear, while Capt. Patten backs Camp Montauk provisioning as adequate.
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Washington
Maj. la Garde
Siboney
Negros Condemn the Carolina Blood-Ferast Meeting
At Bethel A M E church in Wilmington 600 prominent Black residents gathered Tuesday night to discuss outrages against their race. Rev D A Graham urged peaceful action while warning federal troops may be needed to protect Black citizens amid state rights tensions. A seven member committee was formed to draft resolutions and appeal to federal authorities.
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D. A. Graham
Massadesane
Bethel A. M. E
Wilmington
N. C
TD. A. Graham
W. T. B. Willams
Congress
Indiana
Coroner Brayton Closes Tenure After 615 Inquests
Inquests tally shows Coroner Brayton presiding over 615 cases after taking office. Dr Castor handled 499. A day marked by a bid to reach 500 by Castor was halted as Brayton refused and relinquished the post at Friday noon.
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Louisa Hicks
Brayton
Dr. Castor
Judges Ignoring Law On Indeterminate Sentences
Gov Mount warns judges that the supreme court has upheld the indeterminate sentence law and insists it be observed. Some judges previously disobeyed it and six convicts now remain in the penitentiary without parole eligibility as intended by the statute.
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Gov. Mount
Supreme Court
Federal jury panel set for Indianapolis criminal trials
A federal jury to try criminal cases will meet in Indianapolis on Monday. The jurors listed include Thos. E. Chandler Indianapolis Andrew Clarke Nashville John T. Eller Bloomington J. F. Flack Indianapolis J. C. F. Forshea Brownsburg A. P. Games Greensburg John Girtley Castleton Theodore Harlan Osgood Alexander Hough Lexington P. T. Innis Milroy Wm. Kleighle sr. Hammond E. R. Minear Greensburg Geo. Moredock Markland Wallace Robinson Rensselaer Thos. Sefton La Grange Geo. Shortle sr. Tipton Jas. Singer Versailles Silas Snead Terre Haute David Steele Peters on W. R. Tall Indianapolis Chas. Wheeler Noblesville J. D. Wilson Greenwood O. L. Woodruff Walcottville Wm. Wycoff Cross Plains.
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Indianapolis
Thos. E. Chandler
Andrew Clarke
Nashville
John T. Eller
Bloomington
J. F. Flack
Brownsburg
A. P. Games
Greensburg
John Girtley
Castleton
Theodore Harlan
Osgood
Alexander Hough
Lexington
P. T. Innis
Milroy
Wm. Kleighle, Sr
Walcottville
Wm. Wycoff
Cross Plains
Hoosier Pointers and Local Notices of Interest
Mooresville unearths several fine Indian skeletons in a large Jos Newby farm mound. Wabash civic note reports Capt Alex Hess buys the Atkinson home for 25000. Jeffersonville sees Edward Hale gift 200 books to the state reformatory. Terre Haute reports Vigo county election cost 4000 dollars. Daily ads preview Dustless Oats feed and bargain watches.
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Mooresville
Newby
Wabash
Alex Hess
Supreme Court
Atkinson
Jeffersonville
Edward Everett Hale
State Reformatory
Terre Haute
Vigo County
Dozens Strike at Indianapolis Chair Factory
About a dozen rub bing department workers at the Indianapolis chair factors strike Wednesday morning over wage increases. Foreman says no strike but fired several workers. office staff acknowledge a small walkout. The firm employs union and non union men and the walkout may slow production.
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Indianapolis
New York
Ellsworth Sta
Murray
A Negro's Brick Strikes Woman Near Tomlinson Hall
Shortly after noon on Wednesday Mrs. EB Brown of 1002 N Capitol Ave was struck on the head by a stone tossed by a colored man near the Delaware entrance to Tomlinson hall. She had been helping with the Flower Session and was entering her carriage when hit. The assailant fled and was not captured. Brown was not seriously injured. she is the mother of Mrs. Harry S New.
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Shakespere
Candy
Lucys
Peek-a-boo
Mary
Bo-peep
Hugh McGibbeny
Karl Schneider
Harry S. ‘New
Mother Goose
Hewitt Howland
King Cole
Queen of Hearts
Sinbad
Jack
Robber Chief
Geo. E. Hunt
Joven
Brown
N. Capitolave
Delaware
Tomlinson Hall
Wabash St
Harry
Roby Races End As Hammond Meet Closes
Hammond Indiana reports Lakes Jockey Club ends its 15 day meet and closes the racing season. Plans call for a 15 day meet next spring at the same track followed by 15 days at Harlem and later Hawlhy before returning to Roby.
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Roby
Hammond
Ind
Lakes Jockey Club
Harlem
Hawlhy
Barclay Walker Debuts Dance of the dofannie
Barclay Walker releases a new orchestral dance piece titled Dance of the dofannie issued by Wulschner and Son. The lively work features a catchy air and a cover with four comic sketches, arranged for orchestra and band.
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Barclay Walker
Wulschner & Son
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