Spain Abandons Concessions in Cuba and Porto Rico
New York dispatch reports Spain has abandoned claims as a matter of right and thrown itself on the mercy of its conquerors at the joint peace commission. In Philadelphia speculation swirls over a midnight meeting between the president and cabinet. Madrid notes the American ultimatum remains firm and Spain’s debt relief demands are rejected by Washington.
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New York
the Sun
Paris
Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Joint Peace Commission
Madrid
Washington
Duke Almodovar de Rio
Senor Montero Rios
Spanish Peace Commission
WANTS TO BE HIS OWN BOSS IN GUARDIANSHIP CASE
An acting probate case before Merle Walker heard Thomas Heston petition to end guardian Joseph Price’s protection. Heston says he has reformed after a lifetime of drinking and seeks removal. Testimony highlighted odd anecdotes from Mrs Price and a crowded probate court filled with local residents.
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Merle Walker
Thos. Heston
Joseph Price
Heston
Horace ‘Heston
Price
Guardian
Walker
Jedge
Kentucky
Murbarger Accepts Challenge For Wrestling Bet
Indianapolis article notes Sam Murbarger accepts Al Roberts challenge and offers a $200 side bet with a $25 forfeit if Roberts wrestles within three days or weeks. Murbarger calls for Roberts to stake money through The Sun and name opponent like Jenkins or Yousouf the Turk.
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THE
SUN
Indianapolis
the Sun
al Roberts
Jenkins
Yousouf
Sam Murbarger
Rival Electric Traction Firms Form Incorporation
The Camden Dunkirk and Albany traction company filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state on Thursday. Capital stock is $150 000. Directors are Jos A Simpson Chicago Geo W Simpson Chicago and Geo T Whitaker Dunkirk. The new corporation rivals the Albany Dunkirk and Camden traction company which filed articles Wednesday.
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Camden, Dunkirk & Albany Electric ‘Traction Company
Jos. A. Simpson
Chicago
Geo. W. Simpson
Geo. T. Whittaker
Dunkirk
Albany, Dunkirk & Camden Traction Company
Men Placed Before Grand Jury In Wagon Robbery Case
John Gorman and Fred Kalles appeared before the grand jury on Thursday facing charges related to robbing Wagoner's. The record from the police court notes the proceeding and the indictment process.
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John Gorman
Fred Kalles
Robbing
Lawsuit Alleges Usurious Loan Between Fowler and Slatts
Robert H. Fowler sues William G. Slatts for 500 dollars claiming a 1891 loan of 35 dollars secured by a chattel mortgage. Fowler says he paid 456.40 so far, with 51 dollars deemed usurious and seeks the remainder.
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Robert H. Fowler
Wm. G. Slatts
Crockett Confesses Murder Of Peddler Showalter
Franklin Crockett, in Welch West Virginia, confessed to murdering Jake Showalter the peddler. He said Melville Trent tied Showalter to a log in Tug River and Crockett helped drag him to the water where Showalter drowned after an attempted rescue. Crockett claimed the crime followed a planned robbery.
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Welch
W. Va
Franklin Crockett
Jake Showalter
Tug River
Crockett
Melville Trent
Showalter
Trent
Where's St. Clair: Martinsville mob forms over sergeant’s conduct
A mob gathered in Martinsville over Sergeant St Clair of Company K 18th Indiana after allegations of mistreating Maud Bain. He feigned illness at a wedding, left for Camp Mount, was allowed to hotel due to illness, and did not return. He previously claimed long regular army service and had long furloughs with the Bain family. He borrowed $10 from his intended father in law.
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Martinsville
St. Clair
18Th
Indiana
Maud Bain
Camp Mount
Monical
Cincinnati
Bain
Choate Mocking Croker at Republican Meeting in New York
Joseph H. Choate lampooned Richard Croker at a Chickering hall mass meeting in New York City. Despite rain, a large crowd laughed at his jests about Croker and a clean judiciary, warning Croker may retaliate.
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New York
Joseph H. Choate
Richard Croker
Chickering Hall
Choate
Balaam
Statement by Rev Father Stafford at Catholic rally urges equal effort
Rev Father Cr J Stafford rector of St Patrick's Church tells the Catholic Young Men's National Union that if young men work as energetically as their sisters, the country would gain greatly. He spoke Thursday in Washington about national effort and unity.
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Washington
Cr. J. Stafford
Casting Off Of An Unhappy Wife
Supreme Court Judge Howard condemns the case of H D Natcher of Clinton county who sent his estranged wife and daughter to Pennsylvania and secured a default divorce with alimony. The court notes alimony determined property rights to the date of divorce and denounces the attempt to claw back funds during her incipient insanity.
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Howard
Supreme Court
H. D. Natcher
Clinton County
Pennsylvania
Assault in Court Leads to Multiple Fines and Jail Time
Mabel Jones of Chicago assaulted Mrs. Carry Brown in police court after earlier vandalism and theft. She was fined 10 dollars plus costs for malicious trespass, 10 dollars and 30 days for petty larceny, 10 dollars for the assault in court, and 10 dollars plus 30 days for the court assault.
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Mabel Jones
Chicago
Brown
Chanler Accuses Abner McKinley At East Side Meeting
Capt. William Astor Chanler claims Abner McKinley profited from military clothing contracts in a Democratic East Side meeting report. Chanler states all army contracts went to Republicans for political ends, provoking a sensation among listeners. He notes his own World War II service.
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New York
Abner McKinley
the Times
Wm. Astor Chanler
Congress
Chanler
Abner
Crisis nears end as Marchand withdraws from Fashoda
London reports Thursday that France will withdraw Maj. Marchand from the disputed Nile city. Lord Salisbury allegedly arranged a graceful retreat for M. Delcasse. Paris dispatch says France will evacuate Fashoda but will resist relinquishing Bahr el Ghazal rights.
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London
Get
Maj. Marchand
Nile City
Lord Salisbury
M. Delcasse
Paris
Central News
France
Fashoda
Bahr el Ghazal
Dreyfus Case Update From Paris To Devil's Island
The Matin reports Jean Hess traveled to French Guiana to learn about prison life on Devil's Island and confirms Dreyfus was confined in a harsh cell. In Paris the court of cessation heard Bard’s review on revision, noting only suspicions not proofs, amid police in force and public interest.
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Paris
The
Matin
M. Jean Hess
French Guiana
Dreyfus
Devil’s Island
Cayenne
Hess
Bard
M. Bard
Minister of Justice
Madame Dreyfus
Henry
Bordeaux
Maj
Esterhazy
Picquart
du Paty de Clam
M. Larrien
Col. du Paty de Clam
President remits fine for James B. Wilson editor case
The president has remitted the two year sentence and $250 fine plus costs for James B. Wilson editor of the People Indianapolis who was imprisoned for sending a message. The action removes the monetary penalty and confinement in the early report.
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Washington
James B.wilson
The
People
Indianapols
Lynching Details Tie Plot to Postmaster Target
In Augusta Georgia on October 27 details emerge of the lynching of Wash Mackie and two relatives who aimed to kill Postmaster Atkinson of Republican Church South Carolina. They planned to avenge the failed McKinley era postmaster appointment, firing at Atkinson but striking his wife instead.
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Augusta
Wash
Mackie
Jim Mackie
Luther Sullivan
Atkinson
Postmaster Atkinson
Republican Church
Mackies
Smith Excluded From County Ballot Despite Populist Emblem
The county election board ruled Wm. P. Smith and certain populist names not to appear on the county ballot while preserving the regular county ticket. Seven petitioners sought withdrawal but were deemed too late. Proponents claimed irregular convention timing. the hammer and plow emblem was allowed on the county ticket.
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Wm. P. Smith
Congress
Hazelrig Fined for Fast Driving After Run-Down
Charles Hazelrig was arrested Wednesday afternoon and fined $5 and costs in police court for fast driving after running down Mrs. Mary Cobb at Washington and Pennsylvania streets. He faced a charge of assault and battery on Mrs. Cobb, but that case was continued due to her absence.
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Hazelrig
Charles Hazelrig
Haferman
Mary Cobb
Washington
Pennsylvania
Cobb
Hazelrng
Court rules building taxable despite former school use
Supreme court holds the property remains taxable though it previously housed a school. Magegte Thompson alleges her husband Everitt repeatedly threatened to cut her throat in their divorce filing. Bondsmen of ex Treasurer Jenkins in Clark County face land seizure to cover shortages. Local breweries and agencies fix a uniform beer price of 7.20 per barrel to begin in December. Board of works may compel water company to rebuild canal bridges as the company property. Robert Foster Jr seeks 1000 from street car firm after his horse bolted into a car headlight, injuring him. William Syerup injured when his bicycle collided with a wagon near Massachusetts Avenue and Ash Street.
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Supreme Court
Magegte Thompson
Everitt
John A. Jenkins
Clark County
Board of Works
Water Company
Robert S. Foster, Jr
William Syerup
E. Tenth St
Massachusetts Ave
Ash-st
Evacuation pressure and Garcia victory in Cuba
Reports from Havana and Santiago on US pressure for a rapid Cuban evacuation. Admiral Sampson demands action within 40 days while Gen Garcia wins a convention battle and plans to pay insurgent troops and dissolve the provisional government. A joint commission session aims to set a firm evacuation date.
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Havana
Key West
Sampson
Parrado
United States
Gen. Garcia
Santiago DE Cuba
Santa Cruz
Garcia
Supreme Court keeps ban on oral argument before election
The Supreme Court refuses to hear oral argument in the Marion soldiers home voting case on Nov. 1 and Oct. 21 due to a ten day notice rule. The court will issue opinions by Nov. 4 before a vacation. Republicans arrange student fare relief to return home to vote, with counties bearing costs. Michael C. Foley spoke in Hamilton county as Democrats face fundraising shortages.
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Marion
Supreme Court
J. A. Kersey
Appellee
Paulus
Indianapolis
Whipple Hires Lawyer in Swindle Case
H Whipple charged with obtaining money under false pretenses has engaged attorney Henry Spaan to defend him. His police court cases set for Friday. Businessmen report Whipple or Cooper used in some adverts but many say he carried out his agreements and he claims the matter is a huge mistake.
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H. Whipple
Henry Spaan
Heroes Honored on Philadelphia Military Day Parade
In Philadelphia the peace jubilee featured a large military parade with 25 000 soldiers. President McKinley and Secretary Alger viewed the route with Gen Miles leading the procession. Notables such as Lieut Hobson and the Merrimac crew drew cheers from crowds along Broad Chestnut and Market streets. A reception for McKinley Hobart and cabinet members followed at the Academy of Music.
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Philadelphia
Broadst
New York Ave
McKinley
Alger
Warwick
Shafter
Hawkins
Ludlow
McKibben
Chaffee
Battle of
Santiago
Miles
Wainwright
Broad
Chestnut
Market-st
Court of Honor
Commodore Philip
Shaffer
Seventh
Market Sts
Gen. Miles
Lieut. Hobson
Merrimac
Tenth United States Cavalry
Twenty-first Infantry
McKin Jey
Hobart
Academy of Music
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis over the next 36 hours calls for warmer, fair weather with increasing cloudiness. Early Thursday morning temperature was 23, noon 39, 2 pm 44. Suburban residents report water froze but not enough to form ice. James Meyers, Morgan County farmer, must answer in police court for assault and battery after a fight at Moxley’s saloon on Washington and Senate. Mrs Meyers was struck and cut. police repaired the wound.
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Indianapolis
James Meyers
Morgan County
Moxley
Washington
Senate Ave
Mra. Harper
Mra
Per
Christian
Y M C A Lecture Series Opens With A A Wilitts
Dr A A Wilitts presents his lecture on Sunshine as the second attraction at the Y M C A courses. The favored lecturer remains among the most popular in the country and consistently captivates audiences. Latest styles from Robes and Binuli Strewmyer offered.
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Haparis
Peace Commission
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Smith
Griggs
Rios
Thomas
Murbarger
Roberts
Joseph Choate
Croker
J. G. Clark
Mrs. Brown
Brer Abner
War Department
Jim Wilson
Pops
American Evacuation Commission
Butler
A Imericans
Col. Hecker
Republican State Central Committee
Senator Fairbanks
Union City
Merrill Moores
Michael C. Foley
the Bryan
Westfield
Fisher’s Station
Hamilton County
Weathercocks
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Whipple
Janes
Binuli Strewmyer
Nilius
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