China Settles Murder Case with Beheadings and Chapel
The Chinese government resolves the Dec 3 murder of Rev. Brooks of the Church Missionary Society. Two killers to be beheaded, one jailed for life, one for 10 years, and another for two years. A memorial chapel will be built at the site, and a Canterbury Cathedral tablet funded by China. In Kansas City a man shot his brother in law Dr. Shaw during a Sunday lesson, killing him. the suspect, John W. McKimm, 29, believed insane, threatened the remaining family members and was restrained after a struggle.
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Pekin
Brooks
Church Missionary Society
Canterbury
England
Kansas City
John W. W. McKimm
B. F. Shaw
Shaw
McKimm
Evas
Germany
U B
Geo. Burk
North Dakota
Henry Meyer
Ridgeville
Jesse
Frank Linebrink
Stringtown
Henry Mueller
Jacob Wise
Fred Gire
Jacob Robinson
Defiance
Jesse Linebrink
H L Stock
Anna Linebrink
Emma Daft
Fred Linebrink
Jacob Hockman
Glen
S L Dunn
Harley Turritan
Stryker
Henry Beiderwell
Celia
Paulding County
James Christy
Nora Kellermeier
Emma Neaderhauser
Emma Kellermeier
Asa Tuberan
J P Alshouse
Fred Kellermeier
Syl Stocks
Porte to Russia and Constantinople on rail concessions
The Ottoman government sent a note to the Russian embassy promising concessions if Black sea district railways are built as agreed. The move is seen as satisfying Russian demands. Elmira miners at Arnot Pa resume work after meeting with Superintendent Lincoln, who pledged Blossburg Coal Co would honor prior agreements ending 11 month strike.
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Constantinople
Black Sea
Russia
Elmira
N. Y
Arnot
Lincoln
Blossburg Coal Company
Unreasonable Russian Claim Contest in Korea
Seoul April 2 The Russian minister M Pavnoff claims Russians alone may own and develop Korea's mines forests and property. Japan seeks a concession to work gold mines and disputes over control surface as foreign interests press for access.
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Seoul
Korea
M. Pavnoff
Japan
Steamer Cleveland Adrift With $100,000 Sugar Cargo
Advices from Honolulu dated March 21 report the steamer Cleveland bound for San Francisco with a $100,000 sugar cargo from Kahulai is adrift due to a broken shaft. She lies several hundred miles from Maui in the open sea. Three crewmen left in a small boat seeking help and were sighted by the Eric on March 20 about 40 miles from Maui.
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San Francisco
Honolulu
Cleveland
Kahulai
Maui
Eric
Burial of Senator Sawyer in Oshkosh
Former Senator Philetus Sawyer was buried in Oshkosh Wisconsin with a large crowd. Special trains brought about 4000 people for a simple service led by Rev Edward H Smith. The civic societies and militia formed a long funeral procession, marking an impressive city event. Hartford City Indiana report notes a mill worker finding a tin box of 31 large stones believed to be diamonds.
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Sawyer
Oshkosh
Wis
Philetus Sawyer
Edward H. Smith
First Congregational Church
Hartford City
Ind
Doe ‘Bother
England
Kent Dies in Suffield After Influenza Attack
Sidney A. Kent aged 66, longtime Chicago speculator and organizer, died at his Suffield summer residence. Death followed a complication of diseases from an influenza attack last January.
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Suffield
Conn
Sidney A. Kent
Chicago
Strong Central Committee Election Shaping 1900 Campaign
The Republican Central Committee meeting at Hotel Defiance elected John W Lynde as chairman and Webb W Wood as secretary for the year. A nine member executive committee was chosen with A. Viers as chairman and John W Lynde as treasurer, amid strong support and plans for the April 21 state convention and March 14 caucuses to pick delegates.
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Republican Central Committee
Hotel
Defiance
Washinton
Wm. Donley
John W Lynde
Central Committee
Webb W Wood
Mark Center wood tally ends with 78 cords in 12 hours
In Mark Center, Amtz Bros. sawed wood for a dispute resolution. After splitting, piling, and independent measurement, the pile totaled exactly 78 cords. It took 12 hours to saw and process the wood.
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Horror Express
Amtz Bros
Mark Center
E Shirley
Easter blizzard planned as spring turns wintry
Reports warn of an Easter blizzard despite springlike weather current. Local notes mention DC Garman's ill son, Mrs. Helm and daughter visiting the Armbrusters on Ottawa Pike, and several residents pursuing building projects and public office. A wedding rumored near Ottawa Pike and a large turnout at the McCauley sale are also noted.
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DC Garman
Chas. Helm
Tiffin
Armbruster
Ottawa Pike
March
Wm. Longemith
Naveau
Tip Travis
Pike
Myrtle George
Virginia
Marshall’s
Clinton Street
S . Abbott
Geo Getter
McCauley
Aguadilla and Caparra: Historic Puerto Rican Landings
The article recounts Columbus's first view of Puerto Rico and Aguadilla's spring, the naming of the island as Puerto Rico, and the founding of Caparra by Ponce de Leon. It notes Caparra’s ruins near San Juan and links Aguadilla and Caparra to key historic figures in early Caribbean exploration.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
W. A. Townes
Porto Rican Tobacco Company
Europe
China
Japan
United States
Puerto Rico
Christopher Columbus
Bahamas
Cuba
Haiti
Santo Domingo
Columbus
America
Bay of
Aguadilla
San Juan Bautista
St. John the Baptist
Borinquen
Ponce de Leon
Caparra
Pueblo Viejo
San Juan Harbor
Catano
Caribbean Sea
Bay of San Juan
Florida
Sunday School Work Spurs Home Department Push in Defiance
March 18 and 25 Sunday Schools in Defiance including German Reform German Lutheran Grace Episcopal Baptist German M E and Methodist met with hearty welcomes. Talks urged conventions and a permanent Primary Teacher's union while warnings about Home Department attendance and recruitment stressed gospel impact and community outreach. Doan's Kidney Pills ad ends the column.
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Grace Episcopal
Christ's Vineyard
Confronting a Profit in The First Battle by Bryan
The excerpt from William Jennings Bryan's The First Battle argues that his gold standard view leads to a chain of dire outcomes. The writer counters that events since publication have disproved Bryan, labeling him a false leader and urging prudence before prophesying.
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William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Prosperity
Grain-O New Grain Drink Replaces Coffee at 15c
Try Grain O. Ask your grocer for a package of GRAIN-O the new food drink replacing coffee. Suitable for children and adults. It has a rich mocha like color but is grain based and easy on the stomach. Priced 15c and 26c per package. Sold by all grocers.
Dodd's Dyspepsia Tablets Claim Unmatched Efficacy
An advert summarizes Dodd's Dyspepsia Tablets as curing dyspepsia indigestion biliousness sour stomach and other digestive issues after meals. It touts stronger digestion and sharper senses as benefits and cites Dr R B Strong of New York City praising the remedy.
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Dodd
R. B. Strong
New York City
American Journal of Health
Protracted meeting and district reports from area churches
A long meeting continues at U B church while exhibition in school district No 6 drew strong attendance Friday. Numerous local names appear with farm transfers, teaching assignments, visits, and road trips across Defiance and nearby counties.
Grain-O advertisement and College Notes update
An old notice highlights Grain-O a healthful grain beverage with positive user testimony and pricing at 15¢ and 25¢. College notes report Dr Latchaw's sudden trip to West Cairo for services, illnesses among Leonard children, election affecting enrollment, Derbyshire visiting Putnam county, and a Defiance meeting of church and college leaders درباره آینده مؤسسه.
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Latchaw
West Cairo
T D Leonard
McComb
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Farmer
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Sam Click
Mark
J E Wheeler
Tiffin, J J Craine
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Hicksville
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Milford Township
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W. C. Burke
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Flory
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Wauseon
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Kellermire School
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