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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1898
Page
1
Cincinnati report says Germany seeks to force U S to cede the Philippines claiming rights purchased from Spain. The claim cites active navy yard work, insurgent resistance, and a stronger German fleet in Manila Bay. Alleged arms to Aguinaldo and Sehley’s Mediterranean plans are noted.
An Indiana life insurer, Western Life, plans dissolution after a rival company undermined its finances. Hundreds of patrons were warned not to renew premiums as papers were stolen from the Lemcke building. Officers blame two directors for betraying the company and vow to pursue the thief responsible.
In a partial November report the grand jury warns the county asylum lacks proper provision for the insane poor and calls for a separate building to prevent large loss of life in a fire. Indictments listed include Toner Finley Randall Sharkey Seger Baney Short Partee Balfour Spain Connors Rogers Reardon Snyder and others. Several defendants were discharged for lack of evidence including Russell Manahan Zurick Horn Birchman Stewart Melton Medows Zigler Powers Moore Messner and others.
Fatina sues William H. Cress for failure to provide cruelty and adultery while he accuses her of being too free with a potato peddler. He admits occasional beer drinking with his wife. Cress’s outburst at Attorney Blackledge nearly sparked jail threats.
Dr Fletcher Hart of Ne Pennsylvania Street guided a horse that became unmanageable on a Wednesday causing the animal to act uncontrollably and take several evasive maneuvers. No further details were provided.
The War Department advances plans to move troops to Cuba, with ports at Savannah preparing to assemble transport ships by December. Some northern Cuban garrisons may evacuate by December 1, while U S readiness to formally take possession by January grows. New transports from Philadelphia will carry around 2,300 men with improved sleeping quarters and hot rations en route.
In police court John Parks faced the Nicholson law charge. Prosecutor Iles failed to prove a liquor license existence after the judge noted the gap. The defense admitted Parks is licensed and the court fined him ten dollars plus costs.
Louis W. Nies, 74, was found wandering along East Washington street near Irvington after missing from 502 North East street. He narrowly avoided two cars as a conductor held him on the track and a motorman moved the vehicle past him. Bicycle patrolmen Holtz and Wallace took him to police headquarters and informed his anxious family.
The Mother Goose extravaganza drew a large audience at the Flower mission fair Wednesday night. The living picture exhibit in the library booth was popular and well patronized. Thursday features a dramatic club minstrel, then a cake walk for the Katherine home. Friday offers vaudeville with professional theater performers.
Representatives Roots and Herod and Senator Goodwine, part of the governor appointed legislative commission, met the governor and began a tour to assess needed appropriations. Letters were sent to superintendents requesting concise statements of needs to avoid delays in the ways and means committee reporting.
Granville Kimball chief engineer of the United States steamer Leonidas recounts the storm that doomed the Maria Teresa, lauds Lieut Commander Harris for saving the crew, and explains the decision to abandon ship as seas surged, fires raged, and pumps failed.
Indianapolis coverage details Jim Watson's injury at a masquerade, political maneuvers over Senate contests, and candid views from state officials. Frank Littleton prepares a contest against E. E. Stoner while Frank Dreger wins. Polls show diverse support for Posey Hanley Steele or Taylor, Beveridge as backup. Cy Powell earns Cass county clerk post. Uriah Culbert notes senatorial timber and未pledged legislators.
Miss Ethel Marlowe, about 24, who played Polly Love in The Christian at Standard theater, collapsed backstage from heart disease after finishing most of the third act. She died in the wings as the play continued to its end. Her father Owen Marlowe was a noted actor, and a family coincidence links deaths at Globe theater Boston in 1876.
Mrs Jacob Whearley, 36, died Wednesday evening at her home in Virginia of consumption. She leaves a husband and three sons. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon with burial at the family plot.
A special committee rejected the building committee report for a 12 story lodge hall costing 250000 for the Odd Fellows. The annual meeting approved the adverse verdict and deferred action. Mortgage plans faced opposition. potential loans included 200000 from Northwestern Mutual Life and 1000 from Union Trust and E F Claypool, with possible lodge assessments if built. Officials elected included O M Cranor grand master and W H Leedy grand secretary.
The Indiana bankers’ convention closed at the Grand hotel with a banquet for 156 attendees. John H. Holliday served as toastmaster as C. T. Lindsey of South Bend became president, followed by I. H. C. Rouse of Terre Haute. James H. Eckels spoke on Our country, taking an anti expansion stance, while Albert J. Beveridge delivered a vigorous address on Indiana as a sound money state.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for generally cloudy skies with possible showers Thursday night and Friday. Early readings show 7 am temperature 40, noon 48, 2 pm 43 as of Thursday.
Governor Mount has chosen Capt. O. S. Bundy of the regular army to replace Maj. M. R. Peterson of the 161st Indiana after Peterson’s resignation. Bundy, once favored for the honor, was at Santiago and may not accept now as the regiment is slated for Cuba. The governor reportedly holds ill will toward Peterson due to the resignation.
Ernest Alexander was fined ten dollars and costs by Judge Cox for throwing a stone that hit Mrs E C Brown at the Delawarest entrance of Tomlinson hall last Wednesday afternoon. The assault and battery charge was continued until Wednesday, and police expect to arrest other colored men involved in the fight.
George J Marott owner of ground north of Fall Creek between Meridian and Pennsylvania streets offers to fill to Meridian Street level if the Board of Works vacates the alley through the property He also proposes a brick wall along the north bank of Fall Creek and to cooperate with neighbors on the project
City life notes that Amphion club will present two more concerts and has retained Karl Schneider as director. Robert McCracken is arrested and charged with aiding Jacob Noble in stealing brass from street cars near College avenue stables. both to be tried Saturday. Frank Swail of 27 Spann avenue borrowed a horse and buggy from neighbor J H Boling of 1532 Spann avenue and police say he tried to sell it Wednesday night.
Paris Nov 17 The Spanish peace commissioners offer arbitration on the Philippines issue instead of a flat refusal. They seek to submit the entire protocol and surrounding papers to an impartial judge arguing both sides misinterpret key terms. Spain notes U S control of the Philippines but aims to shape a satisfactory document without admitting ownership.
A Paris dispatch to the Post states that the U S and Spain peace terms are reduced to a formality. The note delivered Wednesday signals willingness to surrender the Philippines if the United States recognizes Spanish sovereignty, turning the issue into a political question. A Spanish commission member notes Americans insist on their right to the Philippines.
Santiago reports local papers exaggerated Monday shooting of two police officers and several civilians by American negro soldiers. Critics call the occupation army incompetent and bullyish while El Cabano demands removal of negro troops and La Independencia lambasts U S administration.
Thomas Shayne claiming to be Gen Lee army photographer was bound over to the grand jury in police court. He circulated a $10 check on the National Bank of Jacksonville Florida to When clothing company and received $7 in change with no funds. Shayne says he has funds and that he was once photographer for the 161st Indiana regiment before returning to Indianapolis to deliver photographs.
Evangeline Cisneros, who escaped from Recojidas jail a year ago, returned quietly to Havana on the Mascotte. She is now Mrs. Carbonell, wife of Captain Carbonell, one of her rescuers, in a notable chapter of Cuba’s freedom struggle.
An over heated stove at 1743 Alvord street in Thomas John son’s home caused $200 in damage Wednesday night. At 1:45 am Thursday a fire of unknown origin scorched 844 West Pratt Street, home of a Smith, causing $200 in damage.
An old advertisement notes Good 10c Smoke at five cents per? pro bono cigar style robes blankets Strawmyer Nilius at 37 Monument Place.
Washington reports say Spanish officials expect to relinquish sovereignty over the archipelago and discuss indemnity for pacific improvements as the United States presses for settlement. Officials deny any official Paris advices though indicate Spain may yield to American terms and reject outside arbitration.
In Havana on November 17, Parrado, head of the Spanish evacuation commission, said Spain would accept the American demand that evacuation occur by January 1. American officials welcomed the concession and anticipated turning over Havana forts before the new year, signaling the flag over Cuba’s capital soon.
Judge Allen says the county commissioners granted zero dollar clerk hire to the probate commissioner without his knowledge. He notes it was unusual and doubts he would have approved such an allowance if asked, while recognizing the probate commissioner may have sought it.
Edgar B. Sprague named receiver to settle months of strife between partners Frederick J. and Richard Hasbrough. Stockholders' meetings allegedly violated law and parliamentary rules as tensions rose. E Kinney, trustee for external creditors, petitioned for the receiver.
Railroads push to resume action against scalpers as conference in Pittsburg plans an anti scalping bill to curb ticket resales.
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