Dramatic interview on Shafter Breckinridge at Santiago front
A Lexington dispatch to The Herald and Journal recounts an alleged July 3 meeting at Shafter’s headquarters near the besieged city. Breckinridge reportedly refused to command, citing illness, yet offered to take over if Shafter did not retreat on July fourth, as Cervera’s fleet was destroyed and Santiago soon fell.
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New York
The
Herald and Journal
Lexington
Santiago
Shafter
Breckinridge
Breckenridge
War Department
Cervera
Rumored Hitch Dismissed In Philippine Peace Talks
Paris dispatch quotes Senor Abarzuza of the Spanish peace commission saying the United States has not demanded the whole Philippine group and may settle for Ladrones or part of them, perhaps Guam. He adds the commission won t need to consider money indemnity and Cuba is indemnity in their view. He calls reports of a break in negotiations ridiculous.
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New York
the World
Paris
Senor Abarzuza
United States
Guam
Gas Explosion at No Colliery Kills Five Miners
An explosion of gas at No colliery Coaldale Schuylkill county Pennsylvania Thursday afternoon killed five miners and seriously injured 11 others. Fire in the gangway followed orders to dam the water to overflow the gang way. Names of the dead include Thomas Smith John Cooke Edward Reese and Matus Clonkey all from Coaldale with one unidentified. A fierce mine fire rages.
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Pottsville
Coaldale
Schuylkill County
Pennsylvania
Thomas Smith
John Cooke
Lansford
Edward Reese
Mat
Us Clonkey
Rumor of Marsh Return Splits Philadelphia Gop
Reports say Gudgeon W. Marsh, Keystone National Bank defaulter, has returned to Philadelphia and may direct bank affairs in league with the Quay faction. Senator Penrose acknowledged contact with Marsh and excess political infighting looms as the feud intensifies.
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Philadelphia
Gudgeon W. Marsh
Keystone National Bank
Quay
Marsh
U.S
Penrose
Keystone Bank
His Reiny Day Fund Suit Between Mather Brothers
Edward G. Mather sues his brother William J. Mather for $500 claiming wages held in trust for a rainy day. The elder brother kept a bath house in the Masonic building and retained as much as $450 from monthly wages over several years. William J. Mather allegedly refuses to repay despite repeated demands.
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Edward G. Mather
Vm. J. Mather
Wm. J. Mather
Wm. Mather
William
Kane sues Covenant Mutual Life for accident insurance
Thomas E. Kane files in superior court seeking 1500 dollars from Covenant Mutual Life Association on a policy that payable 3680 dollars on death and 1500 on total disability. He says an injury during the erection of the Stevenson building left him totally disabled.
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Thomas E. Kane
Covenant Mutual Life Association
Stevenson
Heiress warned as Cheyenne man seeks San Francisco marriage
Miss Genevieve Goad will not marry Charles A. Williams alias White once of Cheyenne and Ludlow Street jail New York where he spent weeks on a stock and bond appropriation charge. Her warning dispatch cites his violent temper and alleged abuse of his ex wife. Williams plans to leave for Johannesburg and is tied to Standard Oil. The social exposure shocks San Francisco society.
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San Francisco
Genevieve Goad
Charles A. Williams
White
Cheyenne
Wio
Ludlow St
New York
Wiliams
Williams
Johannesburg
Standard Oil Company
E. A. Wiltze
Goodin Jury Deliberating As Judge Seeks Verdict
Judge McCray expresses desire to avoid a hung verdict as the Maud Goodin jury continues deliberating Friday morning. The jury, cut continuously since Wednesday, remains without sleeping accommodations and a curious crowd watches the courtroom for any agreement.
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McCrAy
Maud Goodin
Brown county poised for Indiana Klondike boom
Reports say the Brown county gold mining company, led by Charles Lauer, is buying Bear creek lands to develop an Indiana Klondike. Indianapolis investors back the venture as locals watch, noting drift gold in the creek and doubts about profitability despite early land purchases and secretary I T Short and Brown native Mr. Lee overseeing interests.
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Bear Creek
Brown County
Stu
Indiana
Charles Lauer
Indianapolis
Lauer
I. T. Short
Lee
Brown
Conspiracy Nipped In Paris As Plot Report Surfaces
The Matin and other papers report a military conspiracy to overthrow the ministry in Paris. Premier Brisson was informed and plans to secure tranquility. A prominent general allegedly led a plan to seize civil government on Oct 15. General Chanoine will remain in Paris.
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Matin
Brisson
Rapnel
Aurore
Petit Republique
Mafin
TM. Brisson
Flo
Gen
Chanoine
Brown freshmen paint Brown University buildings in Cane Rush celebration
The Brown University campus sees three buildings coated in Chinese vermilion as freshmen celebrate winning Cane Rush over sophomores. Sailors Memorial Hall suffers worst with steps and pillars painted and 1902 displayed in large numerals. President Clarke seeks culprits and promises inquiry. Additional political remarks from Isaac N. Bradwell accompany local campaign claims.
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Providence
R. IL
Brown University
Sailor's Memorial Hall
Lyman Gymnasium
Wilson
Brown
Clarke
Wealthy Merchant Thought to Have Ended His Life
Wm. Divine a Cambria merchant vanished from his home last Friday and is believed to have committed suicide by going over Niagara Falls. His wife received a letter dated October 10 from Niagara Falls stating intent to end his life.
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Niles, Mich
Wm. Divine
Cambria
Niagara Falls
Guilty cashier dies after bank closure scandal
Oswego New Jersey October 14 The Tioga National Bank closed after bank examiner C E Van Becklin uncovered defalcations by cashier Stone who confessed to stealing about 40000 over 20 years. Stone died suddenly from convulsions the morning after the confession. Senator Thos C Platt president and his brother Frederick a cashier faced the blow. No evidence of other officials' complicity is found.
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Oswego
N. J
Tioga National Bank
Thos. C. Platt
Stone
Senator Platt
Frederick
Bank Examiner
Missing Bridal Party In Peckville After Eloping
A 14 year old boy John Williams of Oli phantom and 13 year old Annie Bigelin of Peckville vanished after attempting to obtain a marriage license. A wedding feast remains spread at Peckville though the couple has not been found by Friday morning and police may be asked to help if they do not return.
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Scranton
Peckville
John Williams
Oliphant
Annie Bigelin
Joan Bigelin
President McKinley to Visit Indianapolis Next Friday
President McKinley's special train will arrive in Indianapolis Friday morning at 9 30 and stay until 2 30 pm A large entertainment committee of state county and city officials and many citizens will meet Friday night to plan the president's entertainment.
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McKinley
Indianapolis
Billy Fesler at Home Before Manila Return
County clerk Fesler holds naval cadet rank on the cruiser Buffalo and is in Indianapolis preparing to rejoin his ship for a Manila reporting trip. He says he is enjoying his new seaman experience.
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Billy” Fesler
Fesler
Buffalo
Indianapolis
Manila
Mr. Fesler
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area cooling frost risk
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 86 hours ending 8 pm October 15 calls for fair, continued cold conditions with frost expected Friday night then fair and warmer Saturday. Readings show 7 am 41, 2 pm 49, with no frost Thursday night due to westerly winds 20 mph increasing to 32 mph at 3 o'clock.
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Indianapolis
Moon
Board of Works Rescinds Cement Walk Resolution on Pennsylvania St
Friday board action drops the plan for cement walks on Pennsylvania street from Pearl to South due to remonstrance. Petitions received for gravel road work on Ringgold avenue from Orange to Pleasant Run and brick gutters and cement walks on Ringgold. Also brick pavement proposed for the first alley west of Illinois from Fifteenth to Sixteenth. Mercy's Window daily bargains and a Pro Bono Cigarattc ad appear in the notice.
Indiana town and city school superintendents meet in state house
Indiana town and city school superintendents will meet in the state house on November 10 11 and 12. Henry Smith colored was sent to the grand jury from police court Friday on a charge of conspiring to rob a barn on Park avenue. Mrs Elizabeth Gideon sustained a fractured elbow Wednesday afternoon when she was thrown from a surrey in a runaway.
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Indiana
State House
Henry Smith
Park Ave
Elizabeth Gideon
Mrs Downey Dies on Train in New Mexico
Mrs James E Downey formerly of Irvington died on a train in New Mexico while traveling from California to Indianapolis. She had been in the West for a health trip.
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Downey
James E. Downey
Irvington
New Mexico
California
Indianapolis
West
Tate Homestead Burned On Churchman Pike
The brick mansion known as the Warren Tate homestead on Churchman Pike was destroyed by fire Thursday night. It was occupied by Robert Brock at the time of the blaze.
Robbed His Teacher Pleads Guilty in Court
Vinton Black, 15, pleaded guilty in a police court Friday to stealing 10.50 dollars from school teacher Miss Laura B. Harn. The case details a youth theft at the school and the court proceeding.
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Vinton Black
Laura B. Harn
Hospital 15 Filling Up As Muster-out Music Continues
80 patients at Camp Mount hospital Friday noon an increase of four in one day. Lieut colonel May urges keeping the hospital open and government reimbursement. Medical examinations shift among Indiana regiments to prevent favoritism while troops question clothing prices charged by the state.
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Camp Mount Hospital
Geo. Leach
Company K
Col
May
War Department
Teco
Stankard
Hawkins
Davis
Indiana
Frith
Camp Mount
Richardson
Read at His Side Mary Williams Dies at 47
Mary Williams wife of James Williams laborer 1666 W Market Street died suddenly Friday morning after rising from bed and weakening. She had been ill since Sept 10. Dr Crose had last seen her days ago. Autopsy to be performed by Coroner Brayton to determine cause of death likely acute gall stone distress.
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Mary Williams
James Williams
W. Market Sr
Brayton
Republican business men form Denison political group
A meeting of Denison businessmen formed a Republican organization to boost the party this fall. H. H. Hanna was named chairman of the executive committee with ward representation. Special committees were created for wholesalers Louis Welsenberger manufacturers D M Parry railroads J Q Van Winkle traveling men T E Potter retailers H P Wasson and ex soldiers W H Armstrong. The group aims to support legislative and congressional tickets.
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Denison
H. H. Hanna
Louis Welsenberger
D. M. Parry
J. Q. van Winkle
T. E. Potter
H. P. Wasson
W. H. Armstrong
Unconscious Strump Dies After Unclear Illness
Mr. John G. Stumph, 75, of 13 Fulton Street lay unconscious in City Hospital after a suspected stroke or uremic coma. His daughter Kata Oswald lived with him. Police entered Thursday night after alarm, and doctors could not diagnose his illness. he died Friday afternoon without regaining consciousness.
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Mr. Stumph
John G. Stumph
Fulton St
City
Kata Oswald
Auction Sheds Light on Doctor Detwiler Estate
In Newport Rhode Island on October 14 a public sale of John W. Detwiler personal property followed his death revealing he had two wives. Mrs Detwiler No 2 was represented by counsel and concealed a large amount of property including the tandem bike she and the doctor rode.
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Newport
R. I
John W. Detwiler
Doctor Servoss Accepts Western Agency for Hagner Drug Milling
A letter from Dr George IL Servoss formerly of Indianapolis announces his acceptance of the western agency for the Hagner drug milling company, a large Philadelphia concern. His headquarters will be in St Louis but he will occasionally visit Indianapolis. DR BULL S Cough Syrup advertised as effective for coughs colds and chest or lung ailments.
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George IL Servoss
Indianapolis
Hagner Drug Milling Company
Philadelphia
Dr. Servoss
St. Louis
City Parks Pay Roll Rises as Week Totals Move Up
During the week ending Friday, city officials paid 1738.75 for labor in public parks, up 762.06 from the prior week with 226 workers employed versus 166 the week before. Of the amount, 1462.59 went to special park work on Riverside park lands and surrounding squares.
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Riverside
Gas Supply Low As New Wells Begin Operation In Indiana
Gas pressure drops as Consumers' Gas Company drills 75 wells in Hamilton, Delaware, and Madison counties. By Oct 25 gas will be usable from new wells, 35 miles of pipe laid, but many public places to switch to other fuels after Oct 31. West Indianapolis reports weak flow and some fires extinguished. coal dealers urge stockpiling coal.
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Indiana
Grant County
Abo
Timnes
John BR
Froin T
Tomlinson
Consumers’ Company
Bement Lyman
Lyman
Hamilton
Delaware
Madison
Indianapolis
Two Men Hanged in Chicago for Fiendish Crimes
John Druggan and George Jacks were executed in the Cook County jail as the first inmates to die by hanging in a double execution. Druggan died at 12 02 and Jacks at 12 09 after a delayed program due to a governor's appeal. Jacks proclaimed innocence and questioned the justice system while Druggan weakened at the end. Jacks had once been Muskegon police chief and Willows confessed to a separate burglary, with Willows now serving a lengthy sentence.
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Chicago
John Truggan
George H. Jacks
Jair
Druggan
Jacks
Foth
Springfield
Hira
Willows
Muskegon
Mich
Robert F. Gudgeon
Gudgeon
Masso to Visit Manzanillo Over Cuban Disbandment
Gen Wood reports Col Ray telegram from Manzanillo that President Masso of the Cuban Provisional Government will arrive Monday with authorization on disbanding Cuban forces. Ray sought authority and Wood requires all dealings in Santiago province to go through the provincial general command. If Masso has matters to discuss, he should come to Santiago.
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Santiago
Wood
Col. Ray
Manzanillo
Masso
Gen. Wood
Four Youngsters Fined for Fowl Conduct in Police Court
Sam Gordon Walter Hockersmith Reu ben Johnson and Frank Sharp all from the northeast section faced fines of 1 dollar and costs after police court on Friday for killing chickens and roasting them in the woods. Gordon and Hockersmith were initially arrested. Johnson and Sharp were later implicated as witnesses.
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Sam Gordon
Walter Hockersmith
Reuben Johnson
Frank Sharp
Gordon
Hockersmith
Johnson
Sharp
Man Fined and Sentenced for Assaulting Wife
Frank Stinson, 40, was fined 1 and given ten days in the works by Judge Cox on Friday for assaulting his wife. Officers went to arrest him Thursday night and found Stinson in bed claiming to be ill. he was to be taken to police headquarters. ice-surgeon Christian.
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Frank Stinson
Cox
Stinson
Christian
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Ermre
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