Washington Letter on Alaska Boundary and World Affairs
The dispatch reviews U S and British temp boundary talks with Canada as the main obstacle to a permanent Alaska agreement. It notes policy secrecy over Philippines reports and outlines recruiting pushes, isthmian canal timing, and reactions to Beresford's China policy critique. It quotes Cuban committee members urging recognition of skilled Cubans and downplays reports of Cuban disorder.
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Canada
U. S
Great Britain
Philippines
Manila
War Department
U.S
London
Lord Charles Beresford
House of Commons
China
Russia
Germany
Japan
W. S. Broderick
Foreign Office
Lord Beresford
Lord Beresfod
Washington
House
South
Alabama
Kentucky
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Cuba
Havana
Glorious Fourth Picnic Plans in Amboy
The Fourth of July picnic is set for Dr. Baldwin's grave in Amboy under W C T A and local Prohibitionists auspices. Rev. D H Cooper of Peru will give the principal address with talks by Nathan Johnson W A Bender D A McDowell W W Betts and others. A gold medal contest features six participants from Peru Bunker Hill and Amboy. Music by the Miami Male Quartette a sixty-voice chorus and a twenty-voice male chorus is planned.
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Dr. Baldwin
Amboy
D. H. Cooper
Peru
Nathan Johnson
W. A. Bender
D. A. McDowell
W. W. Betts
Bunker Hill
Miami
Peru pair visits Denver relatives and friends
Mrs Will Smith and her son Harry of Peru came to Denver on Tuesday evening to visit relatives and friends.
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Will Smith
Harry
Peru
Denver
Jefferson township graduates hold seventh commencement at Baptist church
The Jefferson township class celebrated at the Baptist church Tuesday evening with twelve graduates marching to the pulpit for the address by Rev. W. A. Bender of Mexico. The program included music, talks by Rev. J. H. Runkle and Rev. J. A. Koontz, diploma presentation by Supt. Andrews, and praise for Trustee Overly’s school effort. The graduates included Pearl Day, Cora Miller, Vera Newell, Maude Grimes, Anna Greer, Verne Stowman, Maude Newman, Ethel Whistler, Clayson Bender, Samuel Sargent, Joseph Kraning, and Tony Fisher.
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Jefferson Township
Baptist Church
T Zevening
W. A. Bender
Mexico
Pearl Day
Cora Miller
Vera Newell
Maude Grimes
Anna Greer
Verne Stowman
Maude Newman
Ethel Whistler
Clayson Bender
Samuel Sargent
Joseph Kraning
Tony Fisher
Clayton Medsker
Death of Mrs Bertha Karn at Deedsville
Mrs Bertha Karn of Deedsville died Tuesday June 13 after a yearlong battle with consumption at her parents home of Mr and Mrs F M Moody. The funeral will be at the U B church in Deedsville on Thursday at 11 o clock.
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Bertha Karn
F. M. Moody
Deedsville
Bertha
U. B
Popular cheap excursion to Indianapolis by Lake Erie and Western
On Sunday June 25 1899 the Lake Erie and Western Railroad Co will operate a popular cheap excursion to Indianapolis. Special train leaves Denver at 17 AM rate 1.00. Enjoy a delightful day in Indianapolis with boating bathing bowling bicycle races and other amusements around the city. Baseball Indianapolis versus Detroit. For details contact the L E and W ticket agent.
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Lake Erie & Western Railroad Co
Indianapolis
Denver
Detroit
Mrs Leonard and child visit North Manchester kin
Mrs. R. R. Leonard and her child ren stayed with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Richard Olds in North Manchester for several days this week.
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R. R. Leonard
North
Manchester
Richard Olds
Programme Children Day Exercises at M E Church
A Sunday evening program at the M E Church features a June 18 event with Otto Fishburn as Voluntary and school songs. Students perform recitations by Katie Brower Victor Long Glen Baker Edgar Tharp Kenneth Arnest Letha Woolley Glen Wright Marie Long Edith Kirkpatrick Lee Long and Russell Long plus duets and a violin solo by Rosa Fagan.
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Otto Fishburn
Katie Brower
Victor Long
Glen Baker
Edgar Tharp
Kenneth Arnest
Letha Woolley
Long
Glen Wright
Marie Long
Rosa Fagan
Edith Kirkpatrick
Lee Long
Clara Long
Patent firm cites quicker patent procurements now
Of Interest to Inventors. C. A. Snow & Co. says improved U S Patent Office conditions allow patents to be procured faster than any time in twenty five years. They note they have secured patents for more than 17 000 inventors and that their Washington offices are opposite the Patent Office.
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C. A. Snow & Co
U.S
Notice to stock callers in driver cash lumper co
Notice states that any person calling for stock for other parties must be accompanied by an order from the parties responsible for the stock. Driver Cash Lumper Co.
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Driver Cash Lumper Co
Settle Up for Furniture Accounts at Gustin Brothers
All persons with furniture accounts are urged to call and settle immediately either by cash or note as funds are urgently needed. Gustin Brothers.
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Gustin Brooruens
Local Notes From Pettysville and Nearby Towns
Hor Truman Grimes mayor of Pettysville was in town Tuesday morning. Lee and Eva Skinner of Twelve Mile visit their aunt Mrs Ida Woolley. Piper the Macy barber visited friends. Clay Olds traveled to Denver Sunday for a visit with relatives R Olds and wife. Rev J M Baker preached at Zion church near Perrysburg. Richland township commencement at Chili this Wednesday with Rev J M Baker delivering the address. Lake Erie and Western R R advertises summer tourist rates Denver to Laporte Ind May 15 to Sept 30 1899 set at 2 60 round trip. Baptist Chautauqua will hold sessions in Laporte all summer.
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Lee and
Eva Skinner
Twelve Mile
Ida Woolley
Laporte
Ind
Lake Erie & Western R. R
Denver
Baptist Chautauqua
Denver Mills tops price for milling wheat in town
Top prices are paid for good milling wheat at the Denver Mills. Community notes include visits from Ross Woodring of Peru to Clyde, farm trade offers near Murfreesboro Tennessee, and Newbolds from Greencastle visiting Denver relatives. A new graphophone by Albert Eikenberry draws attention at his shop. The Alice Byne Dramatic Co. closed a successful engagement with Peck's Bad Boy, lingering praise for performers. Assessor Griswold reports dogs in Jefferson township with some unpaid, to be forwarded to the prosecutor. The town seeks a large hall to host crowds, asking who will build it.
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John Griswold
Jefferson Township
Alice Byne Dramatic Co
Mexico
Do You Understand Cure Claim Uses Odd Brand Names
A medical sales letter touts a remedy to purge “diseased germs” and restore life, claiming swift cures are impossible for long standing blood troubles. The text repeats invented names and dubious pills to be taken twice weekly, signed by W. L. Piper.
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W. L. Piper
Lake Erie & Western March Two-Step Published
Rud Knauer composes a new piano two step titled Lake Erie and Western March Two Step. Copies available for 15 cents by mail from C F Daly at the Lake Erie and Western Railroad Co Indianapolis Indiana.
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Lake Erie & Western
Rud. Knauer
Manila
C.F. DaLy
C. Yp. A
L. Be
Indianapolis
Ind
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Isthmian Canal Commission
Congress
Jefferson
M. KE
Truman Grimes
Pettysville
Trisune
George Piper
Macy Barber
Clay Olds
Chicago
R. Olds
Wife
J. M. Baker
Zion Church
Perrysburg
I. R.godwin
Richland Township
Chili
Denver Mills
Ross Woodring
Clyde
Sunny South
Murfreesboro
Tenn
W. F. Newbold
Mary
Greencastle
Albert Eiikenberry
Wideawake
Hosea Woolpert
Green Springs
Ohio
Hosea
Mike Taylor
Tribune
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