Bad Debts and Jealousy Hit Firms and Families
Indianapolis scene reports a receiver appointed for William Bushmann & Co in a long established grocery firm with 42000 dollars in liabilities. In Elkins West Virginia a farmer soldier, H G Brum, shot his wife twice then killed himself. wife expected to recover. Weather outlook for Ohio Indiana and West Virginia calls for rain or snow and colder conditions with brisk winds in the northeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
William Bushmann & Co
Elkins
W. Va
Gilman
Here
H. G. Brum
Ohio
West Virginia
Indiana
Kentucky
Multiple events marked by fire deaths and political notes
A Kansas City car foundry suffered a fire causing 150000 dollars in damage. Scott Reynolds a Panhandle brake man died at Xenia Ohio. The Paris exposition opens April 14. Salisbury apologized for Former Consul MacRum’s mail a semi official denial. Marshal Mennécke killed arresting Jocko Jones Booneville Missouri. Secretary Hay sent Congress correspondence on open door policy in China. Rev Frank Wells claims drunkenness is scandalously prevalent among American officers in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Scott Reynolds
Panhandle
Xenia
O. Paris
Frank Wells
Philippines
Novel Torpedo by New York Woman Attracts Government Interest
Dr M J Alsbau of New York and Capt T Weyms Just of England claim a dual attack torpedo with a submerged main warhead and an air-borne false head. A New Jersey company formed with $1,000,000 capital plans $50,000 in experiments and seeks $10,000 from the U S Bureau of Naval Ordnance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Alsbau
New York
United States
Navy
New York Herald
T. Weyms Just
Tasmania
Dr. Alsbau
Just
New Jersey
United States Bureau of Naval Ordnance
Just-Alshau Torpedo Company
Root, Howard, Winthrop & Stimson
Secretary of War
Just-Alshau
Confession Suspect Culton Meets Prosecution Lawyers
In Frankfort on March 28 Culton who waived examination and is bound for circuit court met for over two hours with prosecution lawyers at the Capital hotel joined by his brother in law E E Hogg. Reports sayCulton offered a brief confession but the details were not sweeping. Meanwhile Youtsey asked Colonel Campbell about a jail interview after being arrested as an accessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Goebel
W. H. Culton
Capital Hotel
Inlaw
E. E. Hogg
Coulton
T. C. Campbell
Henry E. Youtsey
Sweeney
Colonel Campbell
Youtsey
Campbell
Examiners Report on Defiance County Treasuries 1900
Examiners Chas Coughanour and J W Palmer certify the county and city treasuries were examined February 27 to March 15 1900. They counted funds and inspected books and vouchers, detailing amounts: county treasury 132094.30 dollars and city treasury 102057.90 dollars with fund allocations and assets listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D
Chas, Coughanour
J WS Palmer
Treasury
Defiance
Ohio
City Treasury Audit in Defiance Reveals Uncharged Payments
City records show E. A. Latty paid 126.65 for Arabella and Wayne streets and 166.32 for Hopkins Jefferson and Fifth, total 292.82 not charged by the city clerk. Seven council orders were canceled from light funds totaling 2287.09.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Latty
Arabella
Wayne
Hopkins, Jefferson
Ami
Bue
Ee General Fund
Fire Department
Fece Etary
Cemete Fund
Clinton Street
Sth
Bridge
Wayne Street
Clinton St
Fifth and
Williams
East Hopkins Street
Hopkins Firth and
Jefferson Street
Perry and Deatrick Street
Weeene Seaee
Wees
Holgate Ave
Third St
Firemen’s Pension Fund
Defiance Free Library Fund
Treasury
Powers Held Without Bail In Goebel Conspiracy Case
In Frankfort on March 28 Governor Brown said no defense testimony would be introduced and the case waived for examination. The judge overruled a bid to dismiss, stating Powers is connected to the Goebel murder conspiracy and will be held without bail to the grand jury. Culton and Davis were released on bail after waiving examination. Democratic Governor Beckham contemplates troop reinforcements to keep order during upcoming trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Caleb Powers
Brown
Powers
Taylor
Moore
Goebel
Beckham
Powers, Culton
Davis
Conference blocks Indiana mines may shut indefinitely
Miners and operators fail to bridge gaps after talks, threatening indefinite mine closures in Indiana. Operators propose Indiana scale alignments with Illinois terms, but miners reject.
Notice of Defiance County financial inspector report 1900
Defiance County Ohio probate judge certifies a true copy of the report by Chas Coughanour and J W S Palmer, dated February 27 1900, examining the Treasurer and Auditor offices per 1129 Revised Statutes. Report filed March 15 1900. inspection occurred March 12 1900. judge J H Hockman signs and seals the certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Ohio
Defiance County
P . J- H. Hockman
Defiance
Chas. Coughanour
J WS Palmer
A. D
Kman
Marcn
J. H. Hoc
Parson and the Rooster: A Child's Gentle Trick
A Somerset county correspondent recalls Rev. Mr. Little who gave a parishioner a rooster named Brother Little. A 4 year old boy calls it Brother Little as Grandma hurries to dress, believing the rooster near the house, while the child reveals the bird is in the stable with the hens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset County
Mr. Little
Brother Little
Bangor Whig and Courier
Ancestors Mixed in Gallery Prompt Lively Debate
Mrs Walldorf and Mrs Justinn discuss ancestors as decorators mixed them for the gallery and the couple jokes about not knowing which is which. British Camp at Warrenton shelled on Saturday as Boers pressed to find range and an armored train arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenton
The Skill of a Mouse in Nature's Kitchen
A naturalist observes a large meadow mouse emerge from a log and slowly groom itself before foraging. The creature bites stalks to bring grain within reach, then deftly husks and eats the grain while sitting upright, using its forepaws like hands.
Night Sleep Habits of Horses Cause Danger
A historical note explains four in ten horses do not lie down to sleep. Standing sleepers rest one leg at a time. The habit is risky as a horse recently in a factory stable fell from sleep, breaking a leg. Many horses suffer permanent injuries with no cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bex
Smyth
Banen
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Sears,roebuck & CO. (Inc
Chicago, Ill
The Candy of Bird's Nest Sample from Wuhu Text
A brief sample from South China Wan Hung Birds Nest Co shows English usage as written in Wuhu up the Yangtse. The note highlights language quirks encountered in export trade and branding from a Chinese firm operating at the Yangtze frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird's Nest
Wuhu
Yangtse
South China Wan
Bird's nest candy advertised by South Cuina Wat Haxe Birps Nest Co
A London Globe ad touts Bird's nest candy priced at two and four dollars, claiming it cleanses with engines and sugar for sweetness fragrance and whiteness. promotes it as strengthening for all ages. Operates from No 147 Nanking Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird’s Nest
South Cuina Wat
Mrs Billings and John Observe a Handsome Look
London Telegraph reports Mrs Spruce and her husband arrive as John shuffles by. Mrs Billings ponders how to brace him up while a handsome girl draws curious glances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Billings
Mrs. Spruce
John
Mr. Billings
London Telegraph
Army Canteen Condemned by Delaware Methodist Conference
The Wilmington Methodist Episcopal conference representing Delaware and part of Maryland condemned the army canteen and liquor sales in possessions. A temperance committee resolution denouncing President McKinley for church tippling was defeated 67 to 43 after a heated discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Conference
Delaware
Maryland
Temperance Committee
McKinley
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fitzsimmons Stops Daly in First Round Sparring
In Philadelphia on March 28 a scheduled six round sparring match ended in the first round when Bob Fitzsimmons floored Jim Daly three times and the referee halted the fight. Attendance was small. In Cleveland on March 28 Mrs Edward Sumner 78 an organizer of soldiers relief and Ohio temperance figure died at home of paralysis. The Cairo to pyramids motor trip claim notes 14 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitz
Philadelphia
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jim Daly
Fitzsimmons
Daly
Cleveland
Edward Sumner
Relief Society
Ohio
Cairo
The
Pyramids
Hides Salted and Goods Prices Listed by A Groweg & Son
Listing shows prices for hides salted and green sheep pelts, grain hay straw and related agricultural goods. Includes quantities, bulk prices per ton, bale prices, salt used, and buyers like A Groweg & Son. Also notes sacks, lump rock, and New York sack details with per barrel pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Groweg & Son
Cortes
New York
Catry
Sacks
Lump Rock
Rich donor aids Nicholson Institute for the deaf
A wealthy woman cured of deafness by Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums contributed 10000 dollars to the Nicholson Institute. The gift enables free Ear Drums for deaf people unable to afford them. Address: 8102 The Nicholson Institute 780 Eigh Avenue New York.
Also Mentioned on This Page
AZAR
Ypmnsowr
Burt’s Bazaar
L. Burt, Prop
Defiance, Ohio
Culton
Defiance, Defiance County
Treasurt
Aig St
Cane Mount
Wee Wee
Sridge
Teachers’ Institute
Tocrie Adc Seensessis ' Eens Seeese
Treasur
City Treasury
Terre Haute
Illinois
Boston
American Bell Telephone Company
Long Distance Telephone Company
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
American Telephone and Telegraph
American Bell Company
Porto Rico
Washington
Senator Foraker
Produce Exchange Banking Co
Cleveland, Ohio
W. H. Gabriel
H. Kimberly
V. Pt. Co
Q. Evarts
Treas
8. Bentley
Asst
John W. Winn
F. L. Hay
J. B. Tennyson
John W. Lynde
Chas. J. Daoust
Chas. J Daoust
Winn & AY
Attorneys
Security
Bronson
Mortgage Loan and Real Estate Exchange
Defiance Ohio
London Globe
Billings’ Bracer
Minsel’s Drug Store
Market Report
M. B. Gorman
A. Groney & Son
Peter
J. H. Baker
H. P
A. Growe
Cortentes Oy Hw
Miller
the Dominion Company
Chicago
Ewe
Fredach Harcen
Burdick
America
Bose
Bureau of Civil Service Instruction
Washington, D. C
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!