War Dispatches From Manila and Washington Jan 8
Reports from Manila show limited contact with General Otis and a cautious U S approach toward the insurgents. Reinforcements are dispatched by sea and by Mediterranean routes, with Major General Tawton to command operations after a New York conference.
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Washington
War Department
Otis
Manila
Nkalo
Miller
United States
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Fort Leavenworth
San Francisco
Pacific
Mediterranean
Suez Canal
Tawton
el Onney
Archipelago
New York
New Year's at White House reception by President McKinley
Washington notes describe President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley greeting a large cross section of public life at the White House in midwinter splendor. The decor was lush with flowers and ferns, and generals Miles Shafter Lawton and Corbin joined the receiving line. The event marked a successful ushering in of the new year despite travel constraints.
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Washington
McKinley
White House
Army
Navy
Miles
Shafter God ‘Lawton
Corbin
Cuban Forces Hold Fast as Pay Talks Proceed
The Cuban troops in Santa Clara press for U S payment before disbanding amid ongoing negotiations. Major Davis handles the issue with Cuban commanders who expect United States funding. Havana’s mood remains calm despite postponed festivities as Brooke monitors disarmament plans and Casilda surrendered arms. The Third Nebraska Regiment marched to camp, while garrison decisions for provincial towns depend on circumstances.
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Third
Nebraska Regiment
Santa Clara
Havana
Jan
Washington
Brooke
Davis
Pinar del Rio
United States
Greble
Ludlow
Simon Snyder
Department of Santa Clara
Casilda
Trinidad
Ferdinand VII
Quemados
Nebraska
Lee
Riot at Armoura House in Memphis sparks bloody strike
Ashland Neb Jan 3 A labor dispute at the Armourice plant in Memphis led to a violent clash as day laborers resisted an influx of night workers from Omaha. About 50 men fought with pike poles. eight injured seriously and one Lincoln native is critically hurt and may die. Other items note Gomez’s status, Nebraska volunteers in Cuba, Paris flood fears, and the steamer Bovie mishap.
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Judge Day
Canton
William R. Day
Peace Commission
Paris
Washington
Armoura
Ashland
Neb
Armourice
Memphis
Omaha
Lincoln
Nebraska
Cuba
Havana
Third
Nebraska Volunteers
McClay
Savannah
Buena Vista
Vitquain
Roumania
Tragedy at Anita ends with uncle suicide and more news
At Anita Iowa January 2 Ernest Bangham aged son of H C Bangham accidentally discharged his gun while climbing a wire fence injuring his uncle Charles McKan by the back. McKan then shot himself dead. He is not expected to live. Also reports a New Year reception by the Y M O A with 7000 visitors 1300 baths and 500 books in the library. County board organized electing D B Frink as chairman and approving bonds and road petitions. Also notice of a marriage in Atlantic between Miss Mary Sandberg and Mr Morris Pearson. E Powett advertises for fat draft horses and mules to be bought at Clarences barn Atlantic Iowa on January 12 1899.
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Des Moinns
Board of Railway Commissioners
W. W. Ainsworth
Iowa State House
Ainsworth
Iowa
Granger
Carl P. Pray
Webster City
Gib Pray
City
Dawes and Mowery
Anlta
Ernest Bangham
H. C. Bangham
Charles MceKabei
Mc Bangham
McKaban
Recption
D. A. Shuter
Nin
Clarence Lavery
George McCormick
Atlantic Green House
Parmelee
Newton Culver
County Board of Supervisors
Court House
D. B. Frink
N. W. Way
Marne
Clarences
Atlantic
E. E. Powett
College notes open term and enrollments 1899
Our third term begins January 23 1899 with Wm Green and Frank Rogge in the commercial course. The department fills rapidly as students show enthusiasm. Jens Christofferson Myrtle Stahl and Belle Schneider return after a week away. Due to his wife's illness Prof Widener leaves the music dept and Prof Erwin takes over. Ed M Blakesley of Anita bank shows rapid progress in shorthand and typing and aims to resume work soon.
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Wm, Green
Frank Rogge
Jens Christofferson
Myrtle Stahl
Belle Schneider
Widener
Erwin
Ed M. Blakesley
Anita
Levi Downs Grand Semi Annual Clearing Sale
Levi Downs announces an advanced sale date to move a large stock. The retailer vows not to alter former prices to artificially contrast with sale tags and promises seasonable, actual consumption goods at regular prices prior to the sale.
Bargain Cloak and Dress Goods Sale Highlights
Great reduction sale on cloaks capes and dress goods with many price cuts. Fine Kersey jackets in various colors and grades from 3.98 to 10.98, Astracian jackets listed, blue Kerseys, and 12 to 85 piece dress fabrics in first class patterns. Limited stock on Astracian items, sale emphasizes value and selection.
Underwear sale offers wool and cotton fleece gear
A dated advertisement markets full lines of wool and cotton fleece underwear in sizes for women and children. It promotes low sale prices and dramatic discounts, claiming long lasting value and intent to endure two years with steady stock. It lists graded wool products and price points though some figures are unclear.
All Wool Blankets at Great Discounts
Wool blankets advertised at factory prices. Kanawha dark gray 10-4 priced at 1.98 and Newport 82.75. Rival 70 by 80 inches at 2.98. Royal 11-4 8.76. Hungarian 11-4 4.75. Also reduced carpets and lace curtains and portieres.
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Newport
Royal
Blooming Sale Offers Deep Discounts Across Departments
Included in this sale are seven dozen wrappers at prices below the material value. Domestics of all kinds, laces and dress trimmings, skirts and muslin underwear, corsets, hosiery, notions, pillow shams, cushion covers, table linens, and napkins all contribute to the big cut. The sale is cash only with no premiums issued.
Atlantic Iowa Mayor Proclaims Special Election Details
Mayor I J B Jones announces a special election for February with provisions for voter registration on January 2 at ward offices and designated city sites. Registration closes if voters fail to appear and vote on election day. Polling places listed for each ward with registrars and meeting times.
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Atlantic
Iowa
I.J. B. Jones
Air Iowa
Atlamtic
Ofice
Fourth Street
Chestnut and
Waluuit
McWard's Ofice
Chestnut
Poplar
J. S. Tedges
Walnut Street
Firth
Alove
B. Jones
Fifi
Walnut Streets
Lyman
Barney Cavenaugl
Avantic
Wat J. B. Jones
Conveyances December 19 to 31 1899 from Iowa records
Multiple property transfers listed by date. Donahue to McWilliams, Crawford to Savery, Baldwin to Langerson, Langerson to Wood, Simon to Voorhees, Van Every to Crawford and Merrillian, Adams to Davis, Ratzluff to Kuhl, Davis to Rose, Adams to Davis, Verkans to Palmer, Chew to Hubbard, Stoner to Eusden, Bryant to Stockdale, McNeil to McNeil, Worthing to Hahn, Northern to Appleman, Rocketelin, McKinley to Lattig, Wheaton to McWard, John to Ham, Wilcox to Griswold. Total diverse deeds with monetary values and parcel descriptions across Atlantic, Griswold, Maine and surrounding areas.
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John P Donahue
Geof McWilliams
David Simon
J C Voorhees
Sp Deed
Chas B van Every
Crawford
Augusta Ratzluff & Hus
Holin Kuhl
TM Davis
Peter Rose
Adam Adams
Isaac C Davis
CE Verkans
Nancy Palmer
Cumberland
Fred P Worthing
Catherine Hahn
Atlantic
Iowa
Margaret Ann Northern
PY Appleman
Ben B&l Asso Toy
Rocketelin
Owe
McKinley
Chas. Lattig
Anita
Lote
Wheaton
McWard
Ata
Lowa
Augusta
John
Ham
Jon Wilcox
Griswold
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a refund if the remedy fails and mentions the L. B. Q. labeling on each tablet.
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L. B. Q. Jou
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