Cleveland to host Grand Army encampment crowd in September
Cleveland prepares to entertain the Grand Army from September 9 to 14 with a goal of 250000 attendees and a fundraising drive reaching $100000. An executive committee led by General James Barnett coordinates plans including entertainment, public comfort, unions, and parade logistics for the event. A Naval parade and Lake Erie naval review are also planned with about 2000 naval veterans.
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Rassieur
Cleveland
Euclid Avenue
Frederick E. Haskins
National Association of Naval Veterans
Committee On Naval Affairs
Lake Erie
Perry
C. V. R. Pond
Department Ofchigan
Cc. A. Partridge
Department O
Bliss
Michigan
Indiana
Committee On
Grand Army
Cleveland Encampment Preparations Expand Committees and Plans
The city’s Grand Army of the Republic unit appoints committees for transportation lodging and entertainment fund management as Cleveland readies for encampment week. Secretary B Doty leads the executive group with 407 Chamber of Commerce Building offices active by mid March. A one cent per mile rail rate and a half dollar fee will be used for a centralized ticket office, with more than 250000 expected visitors. Colonel James Hayr chairs the Free Quarters Committee and McBride heads the Finance panel while John J Sullivan oversees visitor entertainment and John H Blood coordinates Public Comfort with fifty four volunteers split into seven subcommittees.
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Cleveland
C. C. Denstoe
John ©. Winship
James Ritchie
Grade Crossing Commission
United States
B Doty
Ohio General Assembly
Business Men's Convention League
Chamber of Commerce Buising
Eee
Daughters of Etrans
Grand Army of Theublic
Women’s Relief Corps
Committee On Transportation
Centra Passenger Association
Grand Army ‘National
Central Passenger Association
James Hayr
Grand Army
McBride
McBride Lid
Er Gut
J.j.ullivan
United States Bank
Ohio
Ohio State Senate
Prohibition Candidate Plans Around-the-World Trip
Chicago on June 16 John G Woolley the Prohibition candidate for president in 1900 departs for San Francisco to sail around the world He will speak in Honolulu Auckland New Zealand Australia and hopes to lecture in Japan India and Korea next year to promote prohibition
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
John G. Woolley
Prohibition
San Francisco
Honolulu
Woolley
New Zealand
Auckland
Australia
Japan
India
Korea
Cailles Surrenders 500 Rebels After Agreement
Manila June 16 Colonel Infant and Gaviri signed for General Cailles to surrender. Cailles to gather his forces at Santa Cruz Lagunda Province and surrender to American authorities. Exact force size unclear but likely over 500. Cailles led insurgents east of Bay Lake north of Mantanfi and earned a reputation for cruelty.
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Manila
Infant and
Gaviri
Cailles
Santa Cruz
Lagunda
Bay
Caffles
Edward N. Jones, Jr
Bight Infantry
Aguinaldo
Was of Much Influence Cailles Surrender Nears
War Department officials in Washington report strong prospects of surrender by General Cailles the Filipino insurgent leader. Cailles wields influence and with hundreds of followers has hindered U S efforts to quell the Luzon rebellion. Authorities view his capitulation as a sign of insurgent disintegration and relief for military operations.
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Washington
War Department
Cailles
Department
Luzon
Mob hangs man in Limestone County incident
In Athens Alabama on June 16 a mob hanged Joe Harris a farmhand who worked for a farmer in Limestone County. Harris was accused of setting fire to the farmer's barn after a prior stock barn destruction by a fellow worker.
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Athens
Ala
Joe Harris
Limestone
Harris
Memorials on Battle Field at Lafayette
A memorial service at Lafayette honors officers including Hon. E. D. Cremeans and others decorated for their service. The event preserves memory of the fallen and celebrates military valor with ceremonial remarks and recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Field
Lafayette
Nate Vee
Poems Published After She Died
Special Despatch notes the posthumous release of Only Today and Other Poems by Eva Donaldson of Wabash Indiana. The author, born 1862, died November 6, 1897, after a year of illness. her work appeared in Eastern journals and magazines and was collected by friend Mrs. Ader of Greencastle.
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Commercial Tribune
Wabash
Ind
Indiana
Eva Donaldson
Estern
Ader
Greencastle
Miss Donaldson
E. F. Donaldson
Wabash High School
Wooster University
Wooster
Kappa Kapamma
Dewar Aims To Liquefy Helium And Reach Absolute Zero
A London report details Prof. James Dewar’s experiments as he solidified hydrogen to near absolute zero and explores the challenge of liquefying helium. The notes describe cooling with liquid hydrogen, potential methods, and the search for a more volatile gas to approach zero temperature.
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James Dewar
The
Royal Society
Dewar
Summer Orchids at Eden Park Exhibit Delights Visitors
Orchids at Eden Park greenhouses display thirty varieties from Mexico, Borneo, Burmah, Sumatra and beyond. The Queen-odonto glossum citros mum leads a parade of white star blossoms with pale centers, while others show violet veining, brown patches, and dramatic color splashes. The Victoria egina water lily and a rare blue pendant bloom are expected to captivate soon as the summer display nears its short life end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden Park
Ewa
Mexico
Borneo
Burmah
Sumatra
Famous Pioneer Preacher Rev. John L. Dyer Dies in Denver
Rev. John L. Dyer one of the West’s best known preachers died in Denver today from paralysis after a long illness. Born in 1812 in Franklin County Ohio he began preaching in Wisconsin in 1849 and later came to Colorado in 1861. He rode to remote mining camps surviving weather and hardship earning the nickname Snowshoe itinerary. he authored a book by that title.
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Denver
Col
John L. Dyer
West
Mr. Dyer
Franklin County
Ohio
Dyer
Wisconsin
Colorado
New Mexico
Cutting Affray Between Brothers Over a Girl in Dayton
John and Chas. Jordan, brothers long noted by police, fought violently over a girl. One drew a knife and slashed the other several times. Yank was arrested late at night and may be charged with cutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Dayton
John
Chas
Jordan
Yank
Young People's Union Concludes Synod Session
The final session of the Young People's Union convention of the General Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church was held at the First Reformed Church. Rev J D Breele gave the invocation and Rev J L Patton read the scripture. R H Munn spoke on fluctuations of life among young people and remedies. Miss Tarentum Pa spoke on Christian influence. The synod opened its session next morning at 9 o'clock.
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Young People’s Union
General Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church
First Reformed Church
J. D. Breele
New York
J. L. Patton
Columbus
R. H. Munn
Pittsburg
Tarentum
King Ag
eChesney
Cedarville
Risce
Avid McKinney
Synod
Indiana Saengerfest Opens in Peru with Large Attendance
The fourth annual Indiana-Ohio Saengerfest begins in Peru Indiana on June 16 drawing a very large crowd of about three thousand people for a two day session.
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Commercial Tribune
Peru
Ind
Caer
Railroad Excursions to Midwest and West Highlights
Travel rates listed for St Paul and Minneapolis 10.36 return Black Hills 25.00 return Utah 40.00 return. Travel windows July 1–9 and September 1–10 via Chicago and North Western Railway. Apply at any ticket agent or 43% Vine Street Cincinnati Ohio.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Black Hills
Utah
Chicago & North-Western
Vine
Cincinnati
Ohio
Unveiled Statue of Bismarck in Berlin Ceremony
In Berlin the Bismarck statue facing the Column of Victory at the Reichstag Building was unveiled at midday in the presence of Emperor William, the Empress, Prince Herbert Bismarck, Count Von Buelow, and other officials. Thousands attended as schoolchildren sang while wreaths were laid and the emperor placed the first wreath. The ceremony featured speeches praising Bismarck’s achievements and the unity of the German nation.
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Berlin
Bismarck
Reichstag
Emperor
Bess
Herbert Bismarck
Count von Buelow
Prince Hohenlohe
William
Guard of Honor
von Levetzow
Aunt von Buelow
Goethe
von Buelow
Prince Herbert Bismarck
Deutschland Ueber
Foreign markets feed U.S. farm imports in 1900
A federal bulletin shows total U S agricultural imports valued at 420 189 288 in 1900 with Europe as the leading source at 129 million followed by Asia at 101 million and Oceania 31 million Other regions show mixed gains and declines The report highlights Brazil as the top coffee supplier and lists major product sources and values for 1900.
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Washington
Frank H. Hitchcock
Agricultural Department
United States
Europe
Asia
South America
Brazil
United Kiom
Dutch East Indies
Cuba
Germany
Japan
China
France
Hawaii
Italy
Mexico
Countries
British West Indies
British Guiana
Santo Domingo
Puerto Rico
British East Indies
United Kingdom
Russia
Music Box Fraud Complaint After Nickel Fails
Edward Heaton, advance agent for Pawnee Bill's group, filed a police complaint in Springfield against landlord Harry Rockfield alleging a fraudulent music box scam after a nickel dropped in the Arcade device produced no response. He asserts no refund and reports the machine malfunctioned and the owner appeared evasive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Springfield
Edward Heaton
Pawnee Bill
Harry Rockfield
Ato 2
Ima
Harriman Drives Consolidation Across Western Railroads
The Harriman combine gains control of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and organizes a broad community of interests among western lines. Key figures J Pierpont Morgan E H Harriman push policy while Hill Gould and Rockefeller factions align routes from Chicago to the Pacific Coast.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago
Harriman’ Combine
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Harriman
East
John J. Mitchell
Illinois Trust and Savings Bank
Western
Northern Pacific
Western Lines
Pacific Coast
Hill and Organ
St. Louis
Gould
Rockefellers
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
J. Pierpont Moreen
E. H. Harriman
Mr. Morgan
Mrs McKinley Health Improves Says Doctor
Washington June 16 The improvement in Mrs McKinley's health continues Dr Rixey said he was satisfied with her condition She sat up in a reclining chair during the day and chatted with the President At night she returned to bed The weather has been cloudy and rainy depressing the patient The President spent most of the day with his wife and visitors hoped she may travel to Ohio by July 1 with recovery progress considered favorable
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Washington
White House
Maritime Notices from Bergen and Liverpool June 16
shipping brief lists arrivals and sailings for Bergen land Philadelphia Liverpool Etruria Lauren tian Sfax Luca rpool Rhymand Rotter Armenia Hamburg San cisco and Honolulu with destinations Queenstown Moville Philadelphia and New York.
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Christiania. Com
Armenia
Halifes
Hamburg
Sancisco
Honolulu
Noted Minister Lies at Point of Death
Middletown Ohio June 16 Rev Dr Thomas F Collett a widely known Methodist minister lies in a dying condition at his home He was coworker of Rev Dr J F Marlay a pioneer in Central States Methodism and the loss is severe to him
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Commercial Tribune
Middletown
Thomas F. Collett
Ohio
J. F. Marlay
Central States
Philippine timber potential faces road and labor barriers
Manila reports Captain Ahearn of the Forestry Bureau outlines challenges and profits in Philippine timber. Lack of roads and labor hinder access though vast untapped forests exist with species like narra and ebony. planned exhibits aim to spur American demand for Philippine woods.
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Orient
Tidewater
United States
Samles
Grand Rapids
Tey
Martin Kept Up a Run Before He Was Caught
Edward J. Martin, ex lieutenant, was arrested after weeks on the run in the tenderloin district. He admitted forging and passing checks in others names, including a $74.86 draft at Gorham Company. Police say more forged documents tied to him exist and he lived on South Fifth avenue.
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Tribuna
New York
Edward J. Martin
United States Army
Larkin
Tenderloin
Martin
Ft. Hamilton
West Point
South Fifth Avenue
Gussie McKee
Gorham Company
Mechanic’s National Bank of Philadelhia
Wallaos F. Schales
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H. C. Ellison
E. W. Doty
James Barnett
Webb C. Ball
Alva J. Smith
John H. Blood
Ryerson Ritchie
Geo. A. Garretson
Arthur Bradley
C. C. Denstee
John ©. Roland
P. Haserot
R. E. Burdick
Heran C. Baehr
Louis Black
C. W. ccCormick
First Ohioight Artillery
Rge Worthington Company
First National Bank
Meral Barnett
Cleveland Associated Charities
Nison
State National Bank
Nash
Ofces
Ritchie
Cleveland Chamber of Ommerce
Public Comfort Committee
Com
Miss Eva Donaldson
London
the Tribune
Nature
Science
Circuit Rider Fame
John Jordan
General ‘Synod of
Reformed Presbyterian Church
England
Jnitem
Frias
Entina
Spain
Costa Rica
Colombia
Netherlands
Any
British 1St Indies
Dutch Guinea
Portugal
Music Box
Springfield Police
Morgan
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Pee
Southern Pacific
Boys Cages
Evetegs
Ras
Union Pacific
Beccen Bedecone
Chicago & Piareetectacee
Santas
Chicago, Susie & Quincy
Great Norther
Chicago & Alton
Mrs. Mkinley
Canton House
Philippines
Associated Press
Forestry Bureau of the Philippines
Ahearn
Islands
Cheerfully
Carter
Carters
Epworth League
California
Sore Fuki Wiss Rose
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