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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1899
Page
6
Dispatch from Washington claims General Brooke will command in the Philippines with a civil governor of Cuba to succeed him, likely Robert P. Porter. Cuban natives denounce Porter as biased while Secretary Alger denies the Cuba appointment rumor.
At the Democratic senatorial convention for the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Ohio district in Delaware Ohio on June 30 delegates from Muskingum Perry and others clashed. After 174 delegates assembled a temporary organization was formed and long balloting began with four candidates Padgett Miller Lawrence and Finck. The walkout occurred as tensions rose during the contest after a lengthy balloting process.
Governor Pattison urges prompt suppression of the Filipinos with 100000 to 200000 troops if needed. He argues no political delay, supports governance by Filipinos with no vote, and predicts 1900 will hinge on the war and administration, warning against backsliding.
Washington reports a decision to recruit 40 000 men at all stations for service in the Philippines as the rainy season ends. Volunteers will be tallies of the United States infantry or cavalry with officers promoted from regulars and veteran volunteer units. The White House rejected using Cuban soldiers for the Philippines due to citizenship and legal obstacles.
In New London on June 29 the new yacht Columbia defeated the Defender by eight minutes on an 80 mile beat to windward. Defender started with a two minute handicap, and Columbia led by riding a steadier, smoother course in rough seas, finishing well ahead.
The Wabash announces round trip and one way tickets for Sundays to Put-in-Bay and points south of the Ohio river. Special summer rates to Chantauqua NY Colorado Utah and Detroit conven tion events with return validity through late October. Full details at Wabash ticket offices and United Society Christian Endeavor Convention in Detroit.
Governor Jones issues a proclamation to preserve public peace. He states that some coal mine operators have brought into Arkansas a class of men who menace the state’s peace. The order directs sheriffs to enforce prior proclamations and halt further importations.
The Wabash offers a one fare plus 2 dollar membership fee round trip for the National Educational Association convention in Los Angeles July 11 to 14. Tickets go on sale June 25 to July 8 with a going limit July 11 and final return by September 4. Stopovers available at the Wabash ticket office.
National Educational Association Convention meets in Los Angeles July 11 to month end with special low rates via Nickel Plate trains. Excursions to Lake Chautauqua July 7 to Aug 29 return dates. Lynn Massachusetts July 12–19 for Young People’s Christian Union. Chicago & North Western offers Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs Glenwood round trip plus $2 from June 25 to July 11, with Oct 31, 1899 limit. Colorado specials depart Chicago daily with meals in dining cars. Contact Nickel Plate agents or D Ed Aldridge Cleveland Ohio.
Those planning travel to the National Educational Association Annual Meeting in Los Angeles July 11 to 14, 1899 should obtain a free booklet from the Chicago & Northwestern Ry. It covers routes times trains rates and other essential details. Send 2 cents postage to D W Aldridge 127 The Arcade Cleveland Ohio.
League of American Wheelmen in BostonMass holds August 14 19 annual meeting expected to be one of the largest. Hocking Valley Ry offers round trips from Ohio August 11 12 at half rate with return by August 31 99 to encourage wheelmen to visit New England resorts.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers half fare round trips to Mountain Lake Park Maryland for July 1 to 10 1899 with return by July 15 1899 selling June 29 to July 10. Also to Los Angeles California July 11 to 14 1899 with return by September 5 1899 selling June 24 to July 7 plus a 2.00 surcharge.
Nickel Plate road offers special tourist tickets from June 24 to July 10 to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo and Utah points with palace sleepers and dining car service at low rates. Also a July 28 to August 28 excursion to Chautauqua lake with a trio of fast express trains daily and enhanced equipment. No. 72 Sunday excursion tickets sell for one fare round trip with through connections at Chicago and low rates for Midwest Rocky Mountain and Pacific coast destinations.
Nickel Plate Road offers a California excursion tied to the National Educational Association convention in Los Angeles. Tickets go on sale June 24 to July 7 with a round trip fare of one fare plus two dollars. Inquiries should be made with Nickel Plate agents. July 1944.
The Hocking Valley Railway offers round trip tickets at half fare to Mt. Vernon Ohio for July 18 through 28, with return valid until July 29 for attendees of the Baptist Assembly at Lake Hiawatha Park.
The Nickel Plate announces its 17th annual excursion to Niagara Falls on Tuesday August 15 with return validity to August 29. Stopover at Chautauqua Lake included at no extra charge. Toronto tickets priced 1.00 and Thousand Islands 6.50. Sleeping car reservations urged. Dining car service noted. Tickets valid on peerless express trains. Inquiries via agents.
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