Weyler in Havana faces orders and possible arrest
In Havana Weyler defies Madrid by delaying his command transfer as Gen. Blanco visits. A Cuban manifesto denounces autonomy while Spain reviews its stance. In Washington officials seek to block filibustering expeditions to Cuba amid European reaction. Madrid studies naval upgrades and warns diplomacy may fail. Bribery plans in Madrid aim to quell the revolution with a $2,000,000 fund.
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Castillo
Tration
New York
Bahamad
Merida Keys
Spain
Cuba
Madrid
United States
Carlos V
Reina Regente
Wergler
Germany
Sun
Havana
Spin
Amiost
Cuban famine death toll explodes across Cuban cities
The Diario de la Marina calls for public aid after reports from El Tiempo and official sources show hunger deaths in Pinar del Rio Havana Matanzas Santa Clara Villa Clara Manzanillo Holguin and Santiago de Cuba totaling 68 500 over two months. Pacificos and Weyler orders cited as uncounted casualties. Population halved since before the war, with widespread disappearance due to famine and war.
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Havana
Diario de la Marina
Los Fosos
Cuba
el Tiempo
Santa Clara
Pinar del Rio
Matanzas
Villa Clara
Missing Links Found Introduce Golf at Pom Pett Grounds
The Martindales transform six vacant acres above old Fifteenth Street in Indianapolis into a temporary six hole golf field to host the game until the Country Club grounds are ready next summer. Lynn Martindale, promoting outdoor exercise, calls golf good for Americans despite its English origins.
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Old
Fifteenth-st
Central
Martindales
Country Club
Indianapolis
Yankeedom
Herring Pond
Seotech
Martindale
Lynn Martindale
England
Mrs Ellis Death Shocks Astrology Circle In Indy
Indiana obituary notes Mrs. Dr. Ellis a famous American astrologer who predicted the St Louis cyclone and McKinley’s presidency. She died Thursday at 4 am at 614 N Senate Ave, leaving siblings and a funeral planned by Flanner Buchanan.
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Dr. Ellis
America
W. A. Barry
N. Senate-ave
McKinley
SUN
Kansas
Muncie
William A. Harry
Order of Chosen Friends
Jamestown
O. Flanner & Buchanan
Mary Ellis
Adams County
Ohio
Indianapolis
Montpelier
Missing Antilia Feared Lost After Atlantic Storm
New York anxiously awaits word on the British steamship Antilia from Nassau with 28 crew aboard. Four days of reports describe a severe Atlantic storm and possible wreckage near Hatteras. The 1000-ton iron vessel, 245 feet long, vanished after departing four days earlier.
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Due
Nassau
Man Without a Name Detained After Stranger Visit
A nameless, unkempt man was found by police Wednesday afternoon near a riverbank. Officer Walker questioned him about his identity. the man claimed no home, no past, and provided a vague description before being released on condition to begin his journey home.
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Popever
Governor Mount Debate Dominates Indiana Political Scene
In Indianapolis discussions reveal mixed views on Governor Mount with critics saying he ignores farmers while supporters claim reverence from rural voters. ALS secretary Agnew reports continued interest in a governor candidate for next year.
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J. W. Agnew
Dust Senate
Indianapolis
Duyere
Sovernor Asain
Warren
Mounte
Gov
Mount
Plank Went the Ax The Detective Force Caught in the Massacre
In a sweeping reshuffle, Colbert is named chief of detectives with Splann, Kinney, Thornton, Stout, and Wilson forming a restructured unit. Dr Ferguson is ousted as superintendent of City Hospital, replaced by Dr Charles H C Poucher, effective December 14. Other posts shift, including police surgeon and clerk roles, as the Board of Public Safety enacts a broad personnel slate amid internal disagreement and political tension.
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Ile
Commissioners of Public Safety
Pound of Health
Durham
Lockhlee
Charles E Pergusc
Wits
Cire Hospital
Board of Safety
da Cmirthey
Noreph Wrenner
Din Ferguson
Mester Gdots Board of Health
Caiministracion
Eymud Lockridge
Tay
Merguson
Tut
Morrison
Tates
Akins
Drs. Lockweld
Taggart
Lockridge
Alorrison
Lar. Ferguson
Ferguson
Medical College of Indiana
Marsee
Charles H. C. Poucher
Poucher
DePauw University
City Hospital
Thomas F. Colbert
Timothy Splann
Colbert
Jere Kinney
Ben Thornton
Thos. Stout
Frank Wilson
Quigley
Splann
Christian
Bruce Wiley
Bunting
Clerk Herrick
Herrick
C.F. Ferguson
Dr Foucher
Marion Counts
State Auditor tightens control at blind institute scandal
The State Auditor demands strict enforcement of the Mull law at the Indiana School for the Blind amid purchases from private firms and nepotism concerns. Resignation of Superintendent Glascock follows audits and accusations of family ties, with talks of unexpended appropriations and possible refunds to the state treasury. The board faced pressure as reports tie the institute to bid violations and improper spending while a Paris review at the Grand draws crowds and new vaudeville acts fill the theater schedule.
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Els Agen
Crh
Glassenk
Te Kemp
Lis
Board of Trustees
Howra
Board of Printees
Vigoroously
Glenscock
Wiinois
Institute
Tanapelis
Hhese
Glascock
Town
Pt Wit Ma
Fair Grounds Fire Destroys Two Buildings in Ed mund
Fire at the fair grounds consumed Edmund Fuller’s boarding house and the nearby W C T U building, forcing Wie and his family to flee into a box stall. The boarding house valued at 620 and the W C T U structure at 1300, with no water to fight the blaze. Fire started near Truller’s boarding house. Salvation Oil cited in an unrelated testimonial.
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Fair Grounds
Edmund Fuller
Fuller
Wie
State Board of Agriculture
Truller
Try to Mob Him Murderer Meyer Faces Lynch Crowd
New York crowds gathered outside the E Wirths police station as Fred Meyer, charged with killing Policeman Smith, was brought out for a coroner’s hearing. Officers kept the mob at bay while Meyer, terrified, was hustled toward court. Police plan a speedy trial despite fears of violence. Weather forecast for Indianapolis area included cooler conditions with a high near 70.
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John T. Woodward
Cox
Lim Faw
Woodward
League Town
Smith
Meyer
Mans
Third-ave
Moeber
Mever
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Port
Mannie Wheatley
Brooklyn
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Beothimd
Philharmonic Club
Oliver Willard Pierce
Edward Nell
Indiana
State Board of Medical Examination and Registration
Boar
Eddie
Eddie Kriel
Grand and Denison Hotel
DR. Ferguson
Thes. Colbert
Dr. Foucher
Charles H.C. Poucher
Thomas Calhert
W. TW. Christian
Superintendent of Police
Thomas Hedian
T M. Vheeler
Joseph Wag
Michael Scherrer
Harry Siegel
Daniel Penrod
Savenaveh
Bincer
Reeds
The
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Boole Nesulth
Meyer Taggart
Doards
Glascogh
Ms. Clascock
Paris
Marie
Sullivan
Cerny
Willig Biniedell
Mie
I Fleurette
Carrie Rehr
Jane's
Remins
Wilhir Opera Company
Wrere
Park
Hagwlish’s
Ney Rosenfeld
Tigality
Wright
Isadore Rush
C. E. Darling
Central Ave
Lynn, Mass
Sipwerye
Wm. L. Elder
Amd
E. Wirthst
Fred Meyer
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