Merritt report sways commissioners on Philippine annexation
Paris dispatch says Gen Merritt’s testimony convinced most American commissioners to back full U S annexation of the Philippines, except Senator Gray, while they reject assuming Cuban debt. Joint peace commission met an hour, deadlocked on Philippines, adjourned until Tuesday.
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Paris
The
Journal
Merritt
Philippines
Gray
United States
Gen. Merritt
Spain
Joint Peace Commission
Blood 15 Flowing Five Sending Terror Among Settlers
A Walker dispatch reports ongoing fighting as Gass Indians join Bear Island rebellion. Fear of a white massacre grows while troops reinforce Gen. Bacon on Bear Island. Casualties listed, reporters missing, civilians wounded, and aid offered by government. Indians head toward Bear Lake area with armed groups and tensions rise as authorities plan further action.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Walker
Bear Island
Bacon
Trumphrey
Massacre Feared At Cass Lake Reservation
Wires from Cass Lake report Indians gathering for rebellion and possible mobilization to attack towns. Urgent messages seek troops for Cass Lake, while efforts aim to move women and children away. Derriver Lumber sends rifles and ammunition. arms have been dispatched.
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Duluth, Minn
Duluth News-Tribune
Cass Lake
Cass Lake Reservation
Quivive
Gov. Clough
Derriver Lumber Company
Truelsen
Duluth
Marl deposits spark cement factory plans in Marshall county
State geologist Blatchley reports marl in Marshall county and at Lake Maxinkuckee, with dredging feasible for a large cement factory. He also notes finding the side saddle pitcher plant Sarracenia purpurea, Indiana's only species, which traps insects for nutrient intake. The state museum acquires a modest new bird egg collection by L W Brokaw of Carmel with careful data.
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Marshall County
Maxinkuckee
Blatchley
Indiana
The
State Museum
L. W. Brokaw
Carmel
Hamilton County
Young woman escapes shelter by climbing high fence
Bertha Fulton, 19, who had spent eight months in the Home of the Good Shepherd, slipped from her room Friday morning, climbed the high fence, and escaped. With no home, she went to the Rescue mission where she was recognized and turned over to the police.
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Bertha Fulton
The
Good Shepherd
Young man to grand jury in dentist office robberies
Herbert Raymond, arrested Thursday in police court, waived examination and went to the grand jury Friday. He faces multiple robberies of dentists offices, with Dr. Sampson, Dr. Reed, and Dr. Couchman among those reporting incidents.
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Grand Jury
Herbert Raymond
Raymond
Sampson
Reed
Couchman
Chickens Found At Police Station After Street Discovery
Several chickens including a game cook await owners at police headquarters after being dropped in sacks by two colored men who fled when spotted by a merchant policeman early Friday morning.
Clerk Stuckmeyer Improves After Illness Report
City clerk Stuckmeyer, previously ill with bowel congestion, shows improvement according to brief update. Progress Laundry mentions this note in a short item.
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Stnckmeyer
Stuckmeyer
Bel
Sun Publishing Co Renewal Ad Contract
EF P Smith and Co of Indianapolis renew their Sun advertising contract for one year claiming strong sales of incandescent gas burners in the state. They credit The Sun for unexpected returns and note past-year advertising success. Dated September 23, 1898.
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the Sun Publishing CO
SUN
EF. P. Smith & CO
N. Illinois-St
Trains Collide Near Indianola Killing Three Trainmen
Three railroad workers died when two freight trains collided near Indianola Nebraska on Thursday. Four were injured including engineers and a brakeman. one stock man suffered minor bruises as property damage ran high. Names of the dead listed include Sol Brace engineer E J Walters fireman and William McCarl brakeman with several injured identified.
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Lincoln
Neb
Indianola
Sol Brace
E. J. Walters
William McCarl
Addison Hastings
Jack Turton
True as Steel Camden Trial Clears Defense on Motive
The defense in Eli Shaw's murder trial rested as Miss Maybelle Neilson, Shaw's sweetheart, testified to his good character and innocence. She spoke of loving him despite poverty, ready to lend money, and plans to marry him, with a home to be provided. The jury then heard the case proceed toward deliberation.
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Camden
N. J
Eli Shaw
Shaw
Maybelle Neilson
Eli
Hungry Children in Police Court Case Over Drink and Husband
Ellen Mentvey, a young colored woman from Cornell avenue, faced intoxication charges after being arrested near Indiana avenue while seeking her husband. She testified he spent money with another woman at Greathouse's saloon as their two children starved. She fell during a pursuit. the husband escaped. Judge Cox discharged her, blaming Greathouse's saloon for the trouble.
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Ellen Mentvey
Cornell-ave
Indiaana-ave
Greathouse
Indiana Ave
Bucktown
Shine
Cox
A Strange Mania Chicago Rug Clerk Dies in Indiana
Jos Schroeder alias Maier, known for feigning appendicitis and peritonitis to beguile hospitals across Chicago and obtain food and lodging, died in Union Hospital Terre Haute Indiana. Officials say peritonitis likely caused his death, but it remains unclear if it resulted from the illness or an operation he deceived doctors into performing.
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Chicago
Jos, Schroeder
Maier
Union
Terre Haute
Ind
Schroeder
Indianapolis Weather Forecast for 36 Hours
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for cloudy weather with showers Friday night and Saturday remaining cloudy or partly cloudy. Temperatures ranged from 60 at 7 am Friday to 74 by 2 pm Friday, with noon reading listed as 71.
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Indianapolis
Lutheran Gathering Mission Feast in Tomlinson Hall
The German Lutherans of Indianapolis plan their annual Mission feast in Tomlinson hall on Sunday morning with Prof. Pieper of Springfield, Illinois as principal speaker. Funds will be raised to support the church’s mission work.
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Indianapolis
Tomlinson Hall
Pieper
Springfield
Ill
High Court Decisions In Damages Case In New Albany
James and Huth Lines sued New Albany for damages to property abutting a poorly drained alley and were awarded 500 dollars. The appellate court Friday affirmed the lower court. Merrit Hadley loading freight into a wagon on a Cicero side track in 1894 was told unloading would finish before the car moved. The car moved and tipped his wagon. he lost the suit. Judge Robinson sustained the lower court. Judge Wiley concurs noting Hadley’s contributory negligence. Judge Comstock dissents.
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Merrit Hadley
Cicero
Robinson
Wiley
Hadley
Comstock
Found a Bride engagement in Louisville during furlough
Lieut Luke W Terrell of Company E First Kentucky on furlough announces engagement to Senorita Mexia Antonious of Ponce Porto Rico. They will wed at the bride’s home. Met at the father Capt Jesus Antonious’s bedside after he was mortally wounded in a skirmish with American troops. Mexia educated at a Pennsylvania seminary and is quite wealthy.
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Louisville
Luke W. Terrell
Company E
First Kentucky
Senorita Mexia Antonius
Ponce
Porto Rico
Terrell
Jesus Antonius
Senorita Mexia
M Pennsylvania Seminary
Grand Opera House Entrance Redesign Adds Marble and Bronze Splendor
Polished marble and bronze elements transform the Grand opera house lobby and entrance. A copper portico greets visitors, with marble wainscoting, palm leaf wall panels, and blue and gold ceilings. Bronze chandeliers, new seats, repapered balcony, and a rebuilt stage complete the lavish renovation by Dickson & Talbott, ready for opening night.
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Granch Opera House
Indianapolis
Iere
Dickson & Talbott
Grand
Healy & Millett
Chicago
Rain or Shine to Meet Franklin at Newby Oval Saturday
Indianapolis athletic club football meets Franklin college at Newby Oval Saturday at 3 PM. Franklin claims a strong season start and aims to hold the rival to a close score. Lineups list Indianapolis and Franklin players with Whitesides captain and Waggoner at fullback.
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Franklin College
Newby Oval
Franklin
Indianapolis
Finch Kirkhoff
Pettit Johnson
Bowser Clemens
Vannuys Smythe
Arthur Williamson
E. Johnson Murburger
J. Johnson Holliday
Covert Wilson
Whitesides Moore
A. Wilson Scott
Waggoner Whitesides
Reign of Terror as Yellow Fever Spreads in State
Demoralization grips Michigan as yellow fever spreads with 12 counties infected and 14 towns depopulated. Gov McLaurin has fled to Smith County, the capitol is nearly closed, and most state offices are unmanned. Insurance taxes and relief acts loom. Panic drives northward exodus.
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Jackson
Mich
McLaurin
Smith County
Pair of Wild Ones Faces Judge on Petty Larceny
Guthrie Powers and Frank Owens, both youths, appeared before Judge Cox on petty larceny charges after taking a loaf of bread from Ada Parker. They claimed a larger boy forced them, but police matron Gregoire separated them to keep the peace. The court suspended judgment due to their ages and sent them home.
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Guthrie Powers
Frank Owens
Cox
Ada Parker
Gregoire
Powers
Striking mine workers forecast win at Pana Illinois
United Mine Workers President M D Ratchford says miners at Pana will win their strike. He notes only minor recent changes favoring miners and reports from the United Mine Workers Journal indicate no side has gained much. Ratchford plans to attend a Chicago industrial commission meeting on Oct 20 and will retain the presidency until January.
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M. D. Ratchford
United Mine-Workers of America
Stevenson Building
Pana
United Mine Workers Journal
Ratchford
Industrial Commission
Chicago
Dover Delivers Ada Botkin to State Custody in Murder Case
Ada Botkin, accused of killing Mrs. J. D. Dean and Mrs. J. P. Dunning, is in Delaware custody after Detective McVey wired the attorney general. A habeas corpus summons in California halted immediate transfer, but Delaware officials remain confident she will be brought to this state.
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Dover
Del
Ada C. Botkin
J. D. Dean
J. P. Dunning
Delaware
McVey
Squabble Over a Note Between Grocers and Couple
William Buschman and Sons sue Isaac and Alice Boyer for 250 dollars claiming fraud. The grocers say Alice Boyer offered a note for 1889.54 to settle an account but demanded Isaac Boyer signature. They say an agent was sent to collect, Alice stated Isaac was away and left the old note, then upon return she denied ever making a note and refused to sign.
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Wm. Buschman & Sons
Isaac
Alice Boyer
Isaac Boyer
Boyer
Warner and Lewis to Attend National Prison Congress in Indianapolis
Charles Dudley Warner noted critic will address the assembly on prisoner treatment in Plymouth Church during the congress sessions beginning October 15. Charlton Lewis of New York also to attend as a reformer. State board of charities invites public to attend all deliberations of the congress.
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Charles Dudley Warner
National Prison Congress
Indianapolis
Plymouth Church
Charlton Lewis
New York
State Board of Charities
Judge McCray Rules In Maud Goodin Trial
Judge McCray cracks down on attorney practices in the Maud Goodin case. Prosecutor Wiltsie questions Goodin on past incidents while Klein’s alleged confession and memory gaps are explored. Witness credibility is challenged via prior statements and affidavits as the defense rests and prosecution plans rebuttal before a Monday or Tuesday jury verdict.
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Indianapolis
Wba
Wiltsie
BNO
Lyceum Theater Company
Empire
Sked
Mustering out role outlined for Indiana regiment leader
Lieut colonel W. T. May of the Indiana regiment receives a telegram appointing him chief mustering officer for Camp Mount, with Chrisman as adjutant. The governor’s office clash over command prior to May’s assignment is noted, and May will oversee mustering out as the unit is discharged after serving with the United States. Col. Studebaker’s health is poor in South Bend as May visits him. May is to remain in charge of the regiment during mustering out.
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VW. T. May
Hesse
Waterman
Indiana
United States
Studebaker
M. G
May
War Department
Alay
United States Volunteers
Beckarts
Chrisman
Sixth Infantry
Beckuris
Fort Thomas
Santiago
Col
S Debaker
157Th
South Bend
Tle
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London dispatch says the Foreign Office has sent sole instructions by telephone to Sir Edmond Monson in Paris. Relations between France and England are under strain as Lord Salisbury rejects negotiating Maj. Marchand’s Fashoda occupation and M. Del Casse slowly yields to British pressure while avoiding overt surrender.
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Eng
London
the Courier
Foreign Office
Edmond Monson
Paris
France
England
Lord Salisbury
Maj. Marchand
Fashoda
M. del Casse
Garcia Leads Pacification Mission From Santiago
Gen Calixto Garcia departed Santiago with 60 Cuban soldiers for a 400 mile inland drive. Supplied by Gen Wood with ten days rations, the party travels by horseback first to Jiguani then Bayamo and Manzanillo where major Cuban forces are encamped. Garcia believes thousands may surrender their arms.
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Santiago
Calixto Garcia
The
Interior
Wood
Garcia
Jiguani
Bayamo
Manzanillo
Saloon Wedding After Divorce Sealed Ostertag Split
Mrs Minnie A Ostertag wed John Timmert two weeks after divorcing Albert Ostertag in an apartment above her saloon The Ex Husband acted as best man with the cake kiss Then he sent liquor up by dumb waiter Mrs Emert will keep her ex husband as bartender at the saloon.
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Baltimore
Minnie A. Ostertag
Albert Ostertag
John Timmert
Appeal to save Chinese women from slavery at Midway
Chicago prominence appeals to rescue Chinese women sold into slavery at the trans Mississippian Midway exhibit. The Chicago woman's club calls a special meeting for Saturday to organize steps to free the women and oppose their sale to the highest bidder.
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Chicago
Chicago Woman’s Club
Greensboro prohibitionist appeals printing bill case
Dr. Samuel V. Wright of Greensboro has appealed to the appellate court in a suit aiming to stop Decatur county from paying J. E. Caskey for printing. He contends that no estimates were prepared and no bids were requested, though the lower court ruled the payment permissible.
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Dr. Samuel V. Wright
Greensboro
Decatur County Commissioners
J. E. Caskey
Fort Wayne statue company files articles of incorporation
Incorporated. The Fort Wayne statue company filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state Friday. Capital stock, $5,000. Also the Matthews land company, with $50,000 capital stock.
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Fort Wayne Statue Company
Matthews Land Company
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