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Columbus Daily Herald

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1899

Page

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Rebels Attack Macabebe and Burn Town in Manila Area

On Saturday insurgents attacked the friendly town of Macabebe driving out inhabitants and burning it. They continue nightly shelling San Fernando near Gen MacArthur's HQ. one shell landed 30 yards from his headquarters. Americans report several minor wounds and exhausted marches amid heat.

Manila Macabebe San Fernando MacArthur Peninsula Hall Morong Truman Binangonan Pio del Pilar Washington Pasig Santa Teresa Mogong Washington Regiment Lawton Maj Col. Arguelles Tarac Luna United States

Laying the New Cable Involves United States Germany Links

June 7 report from Wasuixeton states final details are set for cross Atlantic cable between the United States and Germany. Government message arrangements and toll rates are settled. Laying work to start this summer with first message expected in fall.

United States Germany Wasuixeton

Police Chief Killed in Train Collision Near Hamilton

Chief of Police Peter A. Clair, his wife, and three year old daughter were struck by an Indianapolis express four miles south of Hamilton while in a phaeton. Clair died instantly, his wife was badly injured, and daughter Margaret died after skull injuries despite trephining. The horse and phaeton were destroyed. Clair had barely served as police chief since last April at age 42.

Keefe Clair Board of Control F Hamilton

Mataafa Bows to Samoan Compromise and Disarms Followers

Mataafa agrees to abide by the compone rs decision in Samoa dispute and surrenders 1 800 guns aboard the Badger. The Philadelphia cruiser under Adm Kautz sails from Apia on May 21. Natives brought from other islands will be sent home.

Auckland N. Z Mataafa United States Philadelphia Adm Kautz Apia Samoa

Dry Dock at Hunter’s Point to Grow to 610 Feet

The dry dock at Hunter’s Point in San Francisco will be lengthened to 610 feet on the bottom. It will allow the harbor to service the largest merchant ships while remaining slightly short for some battleships. Work is expected to take about a year to finish.

San Francisco Hunter’s Point

Spanish Archbishop Seeks Hague Action on Filipino Prisoners

At a Valencia meeting the archbishop presiding announced a telegraph to the peace conference at The Hague. The appeal asks delegates to consider steps for the release of Spanish prisoners in Filipino hands after other labors are completed.

Madrid Valencia The Hague

Thieves cause Manhassett to sink in Elizabeth River

The large ferry steamer Manhassett lies at the river bottom after thieves stole aboard at Thomas marine railway. The watchman ordered them off and the vessel cut its hawsers and drifted into the river where it sank in midstream near Norfolk.

Norfoix Elizabeth River Navy Yard Thomas Marine Railway

Will Hill Captured After Bibb County Murder Suspected Lynching

Centerville Alabama June 7 Will Hill an accomplice in the murder of Mrs Rufus Hubbard near Boline Bibb county was captured Monday night nine miles from Centerville A posse had not reached Centerville by noon Tuesday and it is believed Hill was lynched Reed Will Not Resign His Seat in Congress WasHINGTON June 5 Ex Speaker Reed will serve the First Maine district through the Fifty sixth congress and has no plan to resign his seat now that the speakership succession is settled on Gen Henderson

Centerville Ala Will Hill Rufus Hubbard Boline Bibb County Hill Reed Congress Washington Maine Gen. Henderson

Dewey Sails From Hong Kong Amid Gloomy Weather

The United States cruiser Olympia led by Admiral Dewey departed Hong Kong at 4 PM Tuesday amid rain and strong winds. No ceremony accompanied the departure, and the weather was described as wretched.

Dewey Hong Kong Olympia Adm

White Pass railway to Lake Bennett by July first

San Francisco reports completion of the White Pass line to Lake Bennett by July 1, with Puget Sound to Dawson travel about eight days. In Curacao, no glass price rise is planned per American Glass Co president James A. Chambers. A flagman, Martin OMalley, died Tuesday while trying to save 9 year old Mabel Smith from being crushed by a passenger train.

San Francisco White Pass Lake Bennett Puget Sound Dawson Pitrspuren James A. Chambers American Glass Co Curiaco Mabel Smith Martin O'Malley

Cuban capital Havana praised for sanitation and policing

Former Havana consul general Ramon Williams says Havana is well policed and in the best sanitary condition with a lower death rate. Cuban creditors oppose the April mortgage decree, warning it limits production. A Cuban merchant commission will travel to Washington to protest the decree. members include Fidel G. Pierra Emilio Delguncio and I Remirez.

New York Havana Ramon O. Williams Cuba City of Washington Williams Washington Fidel G. Pierra Emilio Delguncio I. Remirez

Secretary of State Hosts Spanish Minister and Duchess

Secretary of State John Hay and Mrs Hay entertained the new Spanish minister and the Duchess D Arcos at a dinner in Washington. Prominent members of the diplomatic corps and friends attended. The evening marked the minister’s first official society appearance and featured green and white decorations with a central orchid display.

Hay Duchess D’ Arcos Washington John Hay D’arcos Diplomatic Corps

Drowning at Miller Park Shocks Stanford Resident

Miss Nannie Paul of Stanford is found drowned at midnight in Miller park lake Bloomington. Believed self inflicted with probable mental aberration. Nearby reports include troop movements in Manila and a fatal trench dispute in London Mills P E Emory charged.

Broomington Nannie Paul Stanford County Miller Park Bloomington Bank of Stanford Peoria Jil Dune Harry Thurman London Mills Alex Hammond Thurmens Grand Jury P. E. Emory

Belle Marshall Roloson Dies At Home After Suicide

June 7 report states Mrs Belle Marshall Roloson wife of R W Roloson a long standing and affluent member of the board of trade killed herself at her home 2109 Prairie after years of prominence in the community.

Curiaco Mra Belle Marshall Roloson R. W. Roloson Board of Trade Prairie

Indiana State News A rebuke to Indianapolis and two escape incidents

The Indiana news brief reports the Epworth League committee denouncing Indianapolis enthusiasm for the July convention with a forecast of 50 000 attendees and a need for temporary housing. It also notes Frank Penn and George Fitzgerald escaping from the Indiana reformatory during night work.

Indianapolis Ind

Gas inspection units seek injunction in Marion oil dispute

In Marion Indiana on Tuesday State Gas Inspector Leach and State's Attorney Taylor filed injunction proceedings in the superior court to stop an oil syndicate here from wasting natural gas.

Supreme Court Indianapolis Indiana Supreme Court Portland Natural Gas & Oil Co Marion Ind Leach Taylor

Premonition and drowning tragedies reported in Indiana

Laportz Indiana June 7 Mrs Anna White living near New Buffalo is dead after predicting her death in a letter written a week earlier. White River Vincennes Indiana June 7 two boys Louis Bowles and Emile Huffman aged 12 and 14 drowned in White river at Decker Tuesday. Bowles body recovered Huffman body not located.

Laportz Ind Anna White New Buffalo Vincennes Louis Bowles Emile Huffman White River Decker Bowles Wuuffman

Stoll Announces Northern Indiana Editors Meet in Munice

Sauth Burnp Indiana June 7 J B Stoll president of the Northern Indiana Editorial association has sent notices for the annual gathering to be held in Munice on June 15 and 16.

Sauth Burnp Ind J. B. Stoll Northern Indiana Editorial Association Muncie

Governor Mount improves. danger point passes in Indiana

In Indianapolis Indiana on June 7 officials report Gov Mount showing improvement and that the danger point in his condition has passed. Separate dispatch from Branefort notes a strike may spread, with June 7 date.

Indianapolis Ind Gov. ‘Mount

Second Battle Fights Dinameters Train Robbers North of Casper

A second battle with dynamiters of the Union Pacific express train occurred in mountains 40 miles north of Casper Wyoming. Sheriff Hazen died after being shot early in the engagement. U S Marshal Hadsell led reinforcements as posse surrounds the robbers awaiting rescue or capture and possible lynching in Casper and Douglas.

Caryvenne Wyo Union Pacific Express Casper Teapotcreek Hazen Douglas Dickinson Union Pacific United States Hadsell Wyoming Omaha Neb

Lieut. Pearce a 6th Artillery officer commits suicide

June 7 report from Manina details Lieut. Fred W. Pearce of the 6th United States artillery taking his life by pistol while on leave from Iloilo. He had been arrested after failing to respond to telegrams, with friends citing sunstroke affecting his mind.

Manina Fred. W. Pearce 6Th United States Artillery Iloilo

Extradition talk and global notes reach from Berlin to Samoa

The Matin reports France seeks Esterhazy extradition while Choate meets Lord Salisbury in London. The five ton schooner Coke sails to Manila. Captain French expects 60 days at sea. Samoa notes Britain will veto Mataafa kingship. Grahle & Strotz Tobacco Co. absorbed by American Tobacco Co. In Oshkosh a windstorm injures students and frightens others. Robert Wallace MP dies after a cerebral attack. Rigo dies in Alexandria after elopement with Princess De Chimay. Buffalo club members cleared in a Sunday case. Yosemite arrives at Port Said with Leary governor appointment. Iowa storm damages Guttenburg. Radach drowns in the Mississippi. Col. Mattox of Mattox Rucker & Co. dies of paralysis. a southern financial figure and Confederate veteran.

Matin Esterhazy Joseph H. Choate United States Foreign Office Lord Salisbury Coke San Francisco Manila French Philippines Samoa Great Britain Mataafa Chicago Tribune Gradle & Strotz Tobacco Co South Water Street American Tobacco Co Oshkosh Wis Panhoquah Robert Wallace East Edinburgh Gen Kitchener Khartoum Vienna London Daily Telegraph Rigo Princess de Chimay Austria Alexandria Buffalo N. Y St. Paul Yosemite Guam Richard P. Leary U.S. N Islands Port Said Guttenburg Emil John Theodore Rath Radach Mississippi Col R. F. Mattox Mattox, Rucker & Co Atlanta Col. Mattox South Capital City Club

National Sport standings of major baseball clubs

The article lists Tuesday results and current tallies for clubs led by Brooklyn Boston New York St Louis and Philadelphia, with wins losses and percentages. It shows Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago Washington Baltimore Cleveland Louisville Philadelphia and others with their records and positions.

Baltimore Washington St. Louis New York Boston Brooklyn W.l.pe W. L. Pe Cincinnati St Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Phildelphia Louisville Cleveland Urea Washington Griff Dineen McGuire Chance and Nichols Lynch and Connolly Philadelphia Donahue and McFarland Young O'Connor Burns and Smith RAE New York stries—Durling Grady Carsey Zimmer O'Day McGarr Killes Clarke Cunningham and Kittridge Gaffney and Andrews

Market snapshot Cincinnati June 6 Flour and grain prices

Cincinnati markets show Flour Spring patent at 3.85 and Spring Fancy 3.35 with variations across grades and futures. Corn and oats bids listed, hog cattle lambs and veal calf ranges noted, reflecting mixed demand. Chicago and Pittsburgh receipts cited with June contracts and deliveries.

Cincinnati Northwestern Chicago Bae

Jumble of Quotes and Quick Notes From Old Papers

A collage of humorous clippings from early 20th century newspapers. Includes a brisk undertaker tip exchange about who lands dig jobs, a sample-cutting clerk scene, a family quilt squeak about blue fading, and a punny verse about Professor Jones a “walking dictionary” who marries a loquacious wife.

Professor Jones Puck

Tramp and Countryman Exchange Quip at St Pauls

In a brief exchange at St Pauls a tramp remarks you’ll know him by his stare, while a countryman responds he won’t if he has washed himself, capturing a moment of street wisdom and humor.

St. Paul’s

Some awful stroke has caused relapse

A brief World item notes a patient, after paying a modest bill, suddenly collapsed and died following a relapse described as an awful stroke by an anxious doctor. The report centers on the unexpected fatality and its medical commentary.

World

Haunting Notion Spars in Daily News Cartoon

A playful exchange notes a haunted home in Chicago Daily News style. Virginia jokes about a crowd of collectors haunting the house while Winnie counters with disbelief.

Virginia Winnie Chicago Daily News

Chappie-Averted Tragedy Stuns Tit Bits

A bizarre report from Tit Bits recounts a confrontation where a man threatened to pound another into mincemeat unless given half a crown. The victim complied, averting a darker outcome in what is described as a comic yet alarming exchange.

Chappie Charlie

Mose Johnson Arrest Highlights Small Town Shame

In a court scene Mrs. Johnson laments Mose Johnson's arrest for stealing chickens. Mrs. Jackson sobs as the judge remarks the young man faces disgrace and a possible political downfall from his offense in the community.

Johnson

Child compares himself to Tommy Jones in New York Journal dialogue

A mother tells Johnnie he has a stronger home more toys and more money than Tommy Jones. Johnnie notes Tommy can wiggle his ears, highlighting a perceived difference. The exchange reflects juvenile rivalry and parental praise.

Johnnie Tommy Jones N. Y

The Way Men Are dialogue snippet

A brief dialogue captures gendered attitudes: Lilian-Marie asks if husbands mind interruptions. Marie-No replies that men lose temper when interrupted during meals or sleep, while being interrupted during conversation is less vexing. Detroit Free Press.

Lilian Marie Detroit Free Press

Wrong All Round Dress Complaints Echo in Somerville Journal

A dialogue from the Somerville Journal reveals discontent with a new party dress. The man objects to the low neckline and the high bill, while the woman’s cool reply questions his stance.

Village banter captures childhood praise and joshing

A fragment from the New York Journal quotes humorous childhood boasting and playful exchanges about being the best boy in a rural village. The brief snappy lines reflect local voice and nostalgia.

Harry Fle Teddy N. Y

Cannot Crow Over Hina and the Fence Boy

A fragment from a Chicago Tribune comic page features dialogue about a rabbit foot and a hare lip, with characters Hina and a boy in the next yard discussing luck and siblings. The brief humor reflects everyday suburban banter.

Chicago Tribune

It Was Cheaper Landlady It Is Our Custom To Return Thanks

A fragment from the Indianapolis Journal humor column notes a new boarder suggesting gratitude replace cash payments. Edna and another character discuss bearable prospects, while a Towies remark on fear of the other. The snippet reads like casual dialogue from a domestic scene.

Indianapolis Journal

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