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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1900
Page
6
Soldier writer recalls a year in the Philippines describing heat from 85 to 100 degrees, daily baths, and a blanket comfort during night cold. He details three 20 second quakes, the canteen system, alcohol issues, and the small towns of duty. He notes orders to be ready for an attack and hopes for repatriation with the peace commission decisions pending.
Philip Clark received a letter from his son Leonard Clark who serves in a volunteer regiment in the Philippines. The note from San Marcelino says he was wounded in action but recovering and expected to sail home from Manila soon. He describes missing speedier recovery due to waiting on wounded comrades to whom he was close.
The village lockup at Glenmont in Holmes County burned the jailed man Blanchard last February. His widow Mrs. Blanchard sued Glenmont and officers for 310000 alleging wanton negligence. Blanchard left five children.
The SQBROE Grange reports a timely relief payment received from Menree Grange. Named contributors Matheury, A. Maure, H. J Schouever, and A. L. Woliam supported the fund with prompt forwarding.
Health Officer Foster released a June report noting five deaths: one from convulsions, one from peritonitis, one from scarlet fever, and 84 from consumption. The city is described as healthful despite concerns in the June period.
Ora Carnes, a Eureka laundry employee, was injured Saturday when her hand got caught between the rolls while ironing. Thomas Lear assisted and said the burn was not serious and she would be back on duty in a few days.
A damaged report notes two homes in West Lafayette were struck during a storm, shattering windows and causing debris to fly. Residents John Kirk and others endured impact as power and light lines were affected. Local crews assess damage and safety afterward.
Fragmentary report notes two of the third Xpress engines of the Punile, which had been running Beni and Ca lemus, were sent to the end of the line Wes OUT Gn rf.
Readable fragments indicate a local public notice with names and dates blurred. The unsigned text mentions events but lacks clear actions or deadlines.
Fragmentary ad copy mentions remedies and brands with scattered references to products and names, suggesting a general sales pitch. Readable bits imply health claims and endorsements, but details are incomplete and uncertain.
London reports circulated on July 6 that moreigzer deaths in Peking for June 30 or July 1 may be true though not confirmed by dispatches. Descriptions cite mobs attacking the British legation, looting courts, and widespread fear among natives toward foreigners.
Dispatches from London July 6 report that 1,006 foreigners including 209 soldiers and 160 Chinese customs officials, women and children, remained barricaded at the British legation in Peking until food and ammo ran out. The legation burned and all were killed. Rumors say the emperor and dowager empress were poisoned. Emperor Kwang Hsu reportedly died by opium under compulsion of Prince Tuan. The empress dowager is said to be alive but insane.
Readable fragments mention names and places but lack coherent events or dates. The text shows scattered references to individuals and terms like Li Hung and Dasponten with no clear action, outcome, or context.
A fragmented item notes persistent efforts by individuals named Andersen to maintain early morning routines. It references a second person and a pair of Andersen workers tied to a local store project. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
Dispatches from Bremen and London report turmoil in north China with rebels advancing and foreigners in Peking believed killed. Japan prepares to reinforce with up to 26000 troops as Russia signals a free hand for China policy while tensions rise over Tien Tsin and Shangtung disturbances.
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