Philippine Fighting Precise notes on Feb 4 start of hostilities
Major General Arthur MacArthur reports on the night of February 4 when insurgents crossed the line at Santos triggering firefight with American troops. The exchange began with an insurgent patrol near blockhouse No. 7 and escalated to full firing along the front, marking the early outbreak of hostilities. A prior exchange of notes between Colonel San Miguel and American officers framed the incident.
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Santos
Arthur MacArthur
MacArthur
Eighth Army Corps
War Department
Otis
Nebraska
Strong
San Miguel
Major Strong
Manila
P. L
L. F
Miguel
Nebraska Regiment
American Sentinel
Stotzenburg
Nebraska Infantry
United States Volunteers
The Chin and Two Finger Handshakes Discussed
A New York correspondent notes the chin handshake and the two finger gesture as social quirks provoking laughter and derision among educated minds. The piece mocks perceived cold cordiality and jokes that a novice may feel compelled to strike with the left hand. It concludes that social manners are assessed by reputation and business ratings like Bradstreet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradstreet’s
New York
Pittsburg Dispatch
Exhibition ship by Austrian Lloyd to visit eastern ports
Ragoon Times notes the Austrian Lloyd Navigation company has launched a ship fitted as an exhibition. The vessel will cruise to eastern ports, staying about a week at each stop, presenting a shopping opportunity in Aden where stores are scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Navigation Company
Aden
Spangler
Wannamaker
Edgerton
Chase
Archibald
Leo Headley
W L Hosack
Sherwood
Merry Milk Maid Company
Bell Telephone Co
Preventive for Elevator Sickness Remedies
A New York Sun account recommends a simple cure for elevator sickness. Enter the car, throw the head back to rest on the collar, and hold until the car starts. The technique is said to prevent dizziness and stomach sinking in both directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
City Council Deadlocks Over North Defiance Bridges
The Defiance city council, with members Abele Helimck Shutters Groselle Morse Marshall Schneider Conkle, debated repealing the Wabash bridge ordinance. High bridges opposed as a nuisance. grade crossings favored for safety and property values. Several street and sidewalk measures discussed, including Holgate avenue improvements and Perry Deatrick street access, with votes recorded on each proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abele
Helmick
Shutters
Groselle
Morse
Marshall
Schneider
Conkle
Wabash
North Defiance
Shuilters
Third Ward
E . Hooker
D E Dozer
Arl
Able
Age Groselle
C. J. Thompson
Conkleaye
Mr. Abele
Morseaye
Grogelle
Holgate Avenue
Third Street
Shulters
Second Ward
Commissioner of Railways
Pierce Street
Wabash Railway
Abele,allaye
Perry and Deatrick
East Defiance Addition
August Myers
J R Lower
Court House
Shalters
Citizens Opera House
Joseph Partee
Ottawa
Clinton Street
Front
Williams
JW Hughes
Hughes
Anthony Smith
E Chenevert
General Fund
Fae Raukarg
Aias
Sca Beerbeektte
Ies Butt
Vetscerces
Taxpayers warned of June 20 1899 tax due date
The notice states all taxes are due by June 20 1899 and urges early payment. If not paid before the books are returned to the auditor a penalty of 15 percent will be added to the amount due.
Suppress Alum Powders Warned by Hygienists Across States
Doctors call alum a poison and urge bans or warnings on alum baking powders. Minnesota Wisconsin DC impose or consider prohibitions or labels. Public health advocates urge state notices in newspapers to warn households. Many local items follow, including community events and local notes.
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
District of Columbia
Congress
Divine services at Reformed church Sherwood
Next Sunday June 4 German services at 10 am English services at 2 pm. Preaching by Mr George Grether from Swanton Ohio. All are invited. FE LaG r, Pastor.
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The
Reformed Church
Sherwood
George Grether
Swanton
Ohio
FE Lagr
Memorial Day ceremony praised and school notice criticized
At a large G A R meeting held June 6 1899 resolutions praised kindness shown for Memorial Day ceremonies and thanked the Defiance fire department military band octette singers M E choir and volunteers. The resolutions also decried school officials for discouraging children from participating and noted lack of unfurled flags. Publication requested. Stern Co music publishers announce new offices and catalogue.
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Bishop Post No. 22
Memorial Hall
Bishop Post
Defiance Fire Department
Octette
M. E. Choir
Edna Wertheimer
O. C. Wright
A . Smith
Citizens Committee
Woman's Relief Corps
Jos. W. Stern & Co
East Diet Street
New York City
New York
Taggart and Witt
Braisted and
Carter
Tennessee
Old
Kentucky
Witt and Boden
Georgia Rose
Dave Marion
Messrs. Stern & Co
Dave Lewis
Alabama
Rodgers
Local News Briefs Highlight Planting Woes and Canning Factory Progress
Mrs. John Norway returns from Cleveland visit with daughter. L D Gottsball of Archibald toured town. Farmers prep tomato beds amid cutworm losses. some wrap paper around stems to deter worms. Strawberry crop hurt by heavy rains. berry men report shortages. Contractor Palm rushes canning factory materials and imminent work. E H Randal reports a good well.
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John Norway
Cleveland
L D Gottsball
Archibald
Contractor Palm
E H Randal
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Local Reader in Defiance
The Daily Work highlights the Little Conqueror and praises Doan's Kidney Pills. Mary Palmer of 708 Harrison Street shares her kidney complaint experience, noting back pain and stiffness eased after using one box. Pills sold by dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributes by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Mary 5. Palmer
Harrison Street
Woodward
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. 8
West Tiffin News Briefs Highlight Local People and Events
John A Wieland builds a new barn. John Hancock and Wm Figley haul for Nick King. E D Bergman is ill with stomach trouble. Sunday school convention at Evangelical church held May 28. McKinley Figley near West Unity early last week. Anti imperialists clash over next year platform. James Figley receives from Milton Poowphrey a copy of the Daily Alaskan from Skagway. Poowphrey notes forty years in railroading. since last July in Skagway with Pacific and Arctic Railway and Navigation Co. hopes to return to San Francisco in November.
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James Figley
Milton Poowphrey
Alaskan
Skagway
Alaska
Klondike
Mr. Pumphrey
Pacific and Artic Railway and Navigation Co
San Francisco
Cal
American Medical Association Meeting Nearby Travel Plans
The notice outlines an excursion option for the American Medical Association annual meeting in Columbus Ohio from June 6 to 9 1899. Baltimore and Ohio routes offer round trip tickets from June 2 3 and 5 with return until June 13 1899. An additional Sandusky excursion is offered on June 11 with a 1.00 round trip fare, with Defiance departure at 5 41 a.m and Sandusky return at 6 00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio B.y
Columbus
B.N. Austin
Gera
Chicago
Sandusky
Ohio
Defiange
National Education Association Convention Tickets Sale
Account of the National Educational Association convention in San Francisco California. Tickets on sale June 24 to July 17 one fare plus two dollars for round trip. Ask Nickel Plate Road agents for particulars. July 44
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National Educational Association
San Francisco
Cal
Nickel Plate Road
Nobles of The Mystic Shrine Excursion to Buffalo Adults
The Mystic Shrine invites members to an excursion to Buffalo via Nickel Plate road for the annual meeting on June 14 and 15. Tickets go on sale June 12 and 13 at a single fare round trip. Three fast express trains daily with Palace sleeping cars and dining car service. Details from agents Nickel Plate No 47.
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Buffalo
Nickel Plate Road
Nickel Plate
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Bob Wilkes
Brown Wilkes
Geo. Wilkes
Zella
Magna Charter
Calendonia
Bonnie Scotland
Wilkes
General MacArthur
San Juan del Monte
Isaiah Steed
Hughes River
Parkersburg
W. Va
Steed
Baltimore
San
Lafety Deposit Vantts
Defiance Branch
the Produce Exchange Banking Co
Cleveland, Ohio Court Street
Latty
Cc. J. Daoust
City Council
E. Hopkins
Jno. Brown
Henry Wilson
Jno
Rohrig
Flanagan
Steinberger
Service
Gorman
Bokop
Webb and Palm
Evening News
Livery Democrat
Winterich
Flowers
Martin & Co
Wei
Vacslea
Salsbury
JO Partee
Grayage
Defiance Machine Works
Martin, Sunds
Alestieh
Henry Toberan
Lou Spring
Jos
Davis
Ottawa Ave
Abel
Franklin Street
Light Co
North Clinton Street
Fabin
E P Hooker
Pearl Street
Session Street
Ayersville Ave
U B
Hopkins Street
Toberan
Yeagley
Madge Yeagley
Defiance Colleges
Defiance
Shirkey
St. Joe
Bryan
CC Biglow
M C Resen
van Wert
Loren E Ensign
Toledo
A P McConkey
Edward Winstanley
Detroit
Chas. E Stone
Ramsey
R E Chase
Lim Beattie
Darius Allen
Y S Headley
Hamilton
Ind
Elmer Grimm
Kmirs
C R Norway
Sunda Od
Kate Nicely
West Tiffin
John A Wieland
John Hancock
Wm. Figley
Nick King
E D Bergman
Evangelical Church
McKinley Figley
West Unity
Webb
William Thompson
Broadway
City
L. E. Brayman
H. O. Mackaes
M. D
Br. G. F. Webb
Dr. G. F. Webb
N. M. Platt
H.C. Brainard
Alexander W. Wheeler
C.H. Foster
Lawndale Ave
Henry Raymond
Euclid Ave
G. F. Webb
Benj. F. Dimmick
Youmans
Peter Astrup
G. F. Webb & CO
Reade
Dawson
American Medical Association
Via
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
California
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
Dalcorpf
Becond Street
Bennett Smi Grocery
Sam Cook
Wy Freight C. c. O. D
Acme Bird
Bestron
Wantiah Pavesiais
Sears, Roebuck & CO
Ill
Ears, Borbuck & Co
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