Battlefield Impressions From Manchuria War Reporter
Richard H. Little, Chicago News war correspondent, recalls the Manchurian campaigns including Mukden and Shaho. He appraises Russian and Japanese forces, noting tactics, leadership, and the brutal realities of siege and battle as he witnessed corpses and massed casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard H. Little
Chicago News
San Francisco
Far East
San Francisco Chronicle
Manchuria
Siberia
Nicholas I
Tashichao
Anping
Mukden
Liaoyang
Keller
Shaho
Sanjapu
Kaulbars
Siberian Corps
Pate
Kuropatkin
Dalny
Japan
United States
Jefferson and a Curio Dealer
The Pall Mall Gazette recalls Joseph Jefferson as a virtuoso actor who, while in England in the 1870s, visited curiosity shops daily and bought anything that caught his eye. He could be induced to purchase items at sharp prices, showing his keen interest in the curio trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Joseph Jefferson
Pall Mall Gazette
England
London
Gene Sharp
Supreme Samaritans Meet For First Quadrennial Session
Members of the Supreme Congress of the Modern Samaritans of the World gathered in the Odd Fellow building for their first quadrennial meeting. Officers to serve next four years will be elected as preliminaries concluded this afternoon. Attendees included Supreme President G. Conn and officers W. D. Hazelton B. E. Hayes Rev. E. J. Shouse 4G. S. Boice W. E. Cannady and A. T. Cole with visiting members L. B. Emory and E. J. Heise. An evening lawn social hosted by the Samaritan Greys and Samaritan Orchestra will be at M. B. Brooks residence on Michigan Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Congress of
Samaritans of the World
Samaritan
Odd Fellow
Co. G. Conn
W. D. Hazelton
B. E. Hayes
E. J. Shouse
Christline, Ill
S. Boice
W. E. Cannady
Bedford
A. T. Cole
L. B. Emory
Princeton
Ind
J. Heise
Michigan City
M. B. Brooks
Michigan Street
Samaritan Greys and Samaritan Orchestra
Bank Guaranties Pay for R. H. Cramplin Drafts
Fremont Nebraska bank agrees to hold a draft found on R. H. Cramplin and cover his expenses while he remains at Clark hospital. They anticipate a brother from Raton New York may assume charge or a guardian will be appointed if not. The wanderer is described as demented but sometimes rational and healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Fremont
Neb
R. H. Cramplin
Clark Hospital
Cramplin
Joshua Cramplin
Raton
N. Y
Russian Cruiser Kuban Reaches Saigon in Neutral Port
The Russian cruiser Kuban, escaping the Sea of Japan battle, sailed into Saigon in Cochin China on June 14. It was ordered to depart within 24 hours, but Kuban officers insist they await orders from St Petersburg and may be interned for the duration of the war as French forces move to preserve neutrality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
French
Cochin China
St. Petersburg
Bill Harper Named Extra Fireman at Central Station
The board of works appointed Bill Harper as extra fireman at the Central station to replace Walter Carpenter who resigned. The board also granted a plumbing license to Peoples Bros. The Lake Shore remonstrance against opening Tyler Avenue to Third Street awaits action next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill’ Harper
Bill” Harper
Central Station
Board of Works
Walter Carpenter
Peoples Bros
Lake Shore
Tyler Avenue
Third, Street
Lake Shore Freight Derails at Goshen Delays Crossings
An eastbound Lake Shore freight derailed near Goshen this afternoon, blocking the Big Four crossing and causing several cars to derail. A wrecker was dispatched from Elkhart to clear the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Goshen
Elkhart
Cosmo Soap Works Receiver Sells Goshen Property
The Cosmo Soap Works receiver aims to sell the Goshen property in a matter set before Judge Dodge tomorrow. The firm reports $26,000 in unsecured debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmo
Cosmo Soap Works
Goshen
Judge Dodge Tomorro
Briggs Buys 40HP Columbia to Replace Burned Stearns
George Briggs ordered J W Fieldhouse to supply a 40 horsepower Columbia automobile today. The new car will replace the Stearns machine that burned Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Briggs
Columbia
J. W. Fieldhouse
Stearns
Hall's Catarrh Cure Company Adends Oath in 1886 Toledo
Frank J. Cheney declares as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason attests December 6, 1886. Company advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills, Toledo, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
One Minute Cough Cure Promoted for Children
The Children's Favorite claims to cure coughs croup and whooping cough without opiates. It is described as harmless with a pleasant taste and is marketed as suitable for kids. Sold by all druggists.
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Promoted for Coughs
An old advertisement claims Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar makes coughs, croup, and bronchial troubles easier by opening the bowels. It touts the product as the original laxative cough syrup and highlights its ease in expelling cold from the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Murderous assault shocks Shelbyville town
A four year old girl May Hill was brutally attacked in central Shelbyville Indiana. The infant lay near death as a mob searched for a suspect after the home was ransacked. A suspect named W S Bybee was arrested but neighbors doubt guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press News Assn
Shelbyville
Ind
Public Square
May Hill
Indiana
W. S. Bybee
Canton, Sr
Hill
Bybee
Changes in Lake Shore schedule after June 18
Elkhart residents will see several timetable changes starting June 18. No 6 fast mail departs 10 25 am. No 26 Twentieth Century Limited Chicago to New York reduced to 18 hours, departs Chicago 2 30 pm Elkhart 4 29 pm arrives New York 9 30 am. No 25 westbound leaves New York 3 30 pm arrives Chicago 8 30 am passing Elkhart 6 21 am. No 14 Old Road moves to 6 20 am. Kling er Lake patrons affected. three new Toledo Grand Rapids trains to compete with Pere Marquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Twentieth Century Limited
Elkhart
Old Road
Klinger Lake
Toledo
Grand Rapids
Pere Marquette
Clark Hospital Auxiliary Promotes Tag Day Efforts
The Clark Hospital Auxiliary Ladies organize tag day to raise funds. Volunteers who have not been solicited should report to Mrs. W F Stanton by Friday night to assist on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Hospital
W. F. Stanton
Lake Shore Freight House Burns at Lydick
The Lake Shore freight house at Lydick the first station west of South Bend was destroyed by fire this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Lydick
South Bend
Big Peach Crop Expected in This Vicinity
Aaron Work predicts a good peach crop for the area after noting heavy load on trees. He reports needing to cut at least half the peaches as limbs bent under the weight. Neighbors faced the same necessity to prevent damage to trees and ensure fruit quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron
Silvers Contempt Case Seeks Change of Venue
Silvers' attorneys plan to seek a change of venue to LaGrange County for the contempt of court case against Supt. of Police Charles Silvers to avoid Judge Dodge. An attempt may also appoint a special judge. J. L. Harmon and Perry L. Turner represent Silvers, Deputy Prosecutor Burris will defend for the state. Trial set for June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrange County
Charles
Settlement Talks End Suit Against Mrs Johnston
In Elkhart an agreed settlement emerged in a $10,000 slander suit filed by Anna G. Brown against Mrs Jennie Johnston wife of Home Telephone Co manager John K Johnston. Johnston paid 100 plus 4 court costs. Brown alleged slander over employment conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Races Set for LaPorte July 4 Meet at County Grounds
LaPorte County Agricultural Association schedules a July 4 race meet in LaPorte Indiana with music and non stop activities. Notable events include 2 19 pace 2 24 trot 2 35 pace and 2 40 trot under American Association rules. Purses total 1000 dollars and heavy advertising is planned to attract entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte
LaPorte County Agricultural Association
Ind
American Association
Wilson M Jenkins Dead in Bristol At 45
Wilson M Jenkins died at his Bristol home Tuesday at 9 30 am from Brights disease. He was 45 and survived by his wife May a daughter Elsie his mother Mrs Prudence Merritt and half brother Earl Merritt. Funeral from the Episcopal church at 3 pm Thursday with Rev Brant in charge. Services under the auspices of the Odd Fellows and the Samaritans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson M. Jenkins
Wilson, M. Jenkins
Bristol
Bright
May
Elsie
Prudence Merritt
Earl Merritt
Episcopal Church
Rev. Brant
The
Odd Fellows
Samaritans
Appointment of administrator and guardianship reports filed
On petition of Clyde Aurand, Harvey J. Kantz appointed administrator of Lewis Aurand estate. William J. Miller, guardian of Maria Hartung minor heirs, filed current report. Balance 23.16. Minor heirs of Rosa Quimby filed report. Balance 124.55. Claim for 20 services not allowed. Charged with 144.55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Aurand
Harvey J. Kantz
Lewis Aurand
William J. Miller
Maria Hartung
Rosa Quimby
Heaton Family Reunion at Island Park Today
The Heaton family holds its annual reunion at Island Park with about eighty expected to attend. Many relatives live nearby while others are scattered across southern Michigan and northern Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaton
Island Park
Michigan
Indiana
Schwab Attends Notre Dame Commencement Event
Charles M Schwab, noted steel magnate, spent two hours at Notre Dame. His brother Howard Schwab, a law graduate, attended as the multi millionaire joined the commencement exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Schwab
Notre Dame
Howard Schwab
Ice dealer buys another team of horses in Chicago
W. H. Russell the ice man and his son Lawrence traveled to Chicago to purchase a new team of horses for use in their ice wagons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Russell
Lawrence
Chicago
Miller Will Address Pythian Knights in Goshen
Hon Charles W Miller Indiana attorney general will deliver the Memorial Day address to the Knights of Pythias of Goshen and vicinity next Sunday afternoon.
Marriage Licenses Granted in Elkhart and Wilkensburg
Glenn B. Arnold of Elkhart aged 39 weds Daisy B. Cobb of Elkhart aged 32. Addison Clark Wagner of Wilkensburg aged 24 weds Anna Francis Rabe of Elkhart aged 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn B. Arnold
Elkhart
Daisy B. Cobb
Addison Clark Wagner
Wilkensburg
Anna Francis Rabe
Assessing Corporations by County Tax Board
The county board of review visits corporations to assess them for taxation, expanding the tax base and ensuring proper valuation across businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
South Bend Enforces Quarantine Over Smallpox Epidemic
South Bend faces a growing smallpox epidemic with police stepping up strict quarantine enforcement to curb spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
New Green Carpet Bought for St. Pauls Church
The Ladies Aid Society bought a new green carpet for St. Pauls M E Church today. The fine textured carpet will enhance the church interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies -Aid Society
Cousin of City Treasurer Campbell Dies in Michigan
Mrs. Campbell widow of the city treasurer received word last evening of the death of Omar R. Everett of Volinia Cass county Michigan. The deceased was well known here for many years.
Bell people after the South Bend Home Co sale plot
Fort Wayne readers report a suspected plan to sell control of the South Bend Home Telephone Co to Bell Telephone Co. stockholders fear Bell dominance and vow to oppose any such move, drawing parallels to the earlier United sale and promising further developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell People
South Bend Home CO
Fort Wayne
Ind
South Bend Home Telephone Company
Bell Telephone Company
Bell
South Bend Company
United Telephone
South Bend Securities
South Bend
Indiana
The
United
Dotsons Move Saloon License Granted in Main Street Building
Charles Dotson received a license to operate a saloon in the building formerly used by Lawrence Thorne on Main street just north of Jackson street. The Dotsons will relocate their Mash and High streets saloon to Thorne’s old stand as the building will become an Elkhart Gas Co office once vacated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dotson
Lawrence
Slim”) Thorne
Main Street
Jackson Street
Dotsons
Thorne
Elkhart Gas Co
Dotson Bros
Elkhart Colonel Pleads Guilty to Assault Charge
Colonel Thompkins of Elkhart pleaded guilty in circuit court to assault and battery against Josephine Everett a 15 year old girl who ran away from home and found refuge at a local factory. He was fined one dollar plus costs and sentenced to 30 days in the workhouse. Deputy prosecutor Ti L Burris said the act was an attempt to wrong the girl though no injury occurred. His wife accompanied him and cried as the case was heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompkins
Elkhartan
Elkhart
Josephine Everett
Te Gerber of Ligonier City About the
A fragment mentions Te Gerber of Ligonier in relation to the city, outlining a brief, unclear reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te _Gerber
Ligonier
Fire destroys Canning plant owned by C. H. Godfrey
Benton Harbor reports a Monday morning blaze gutting the Canning plant owned by C. H. Godfrey. Loss around 3000 dollars with about 1000 dollars insured. Godfrey related to H. W. Godfrey of this city. The piece also notes Herero cattle in Southwest Africa and Epworth League event in Denver with Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry sale details for June 29 to July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Godfrey
Benton Harbor
H. W. Godfrey
Africa
Epworth League
Denver
Col
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry
Lake Shore
Dean's Ointment Brings Instant Relief and Cure
Itchy piles can be cured with Dean's Ointment giving instant relief and permanent cure. Available at any drug store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Claim
If you are troubled with indigestion constipation sour stomach or any other pain Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea will make you well and keep you well. 25 cents Tea of Tablets. Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Houseworth Bros
Rocky Mountain
Houseworth Bras
Great Western Railways Announces Reduced Round Trip Fares
Great Western Railways offers greatly reduced round trip fares to many western and midwestern destinations including Arizona Arkansas British Columbia Colorado Idaho Indian Territory Iowa Kansas Manitoba Minnesota Missouri Montana Nevada New Mexico North and South Dakota Oregon Texas Washington Wyoming. Tickets go on sale May 2 4 and June 6 20. For details contact F R Mosier at 115 Adams St Chicago IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western Railways
Arizona
Arkansas
Assinibion
British Columbia
Canadian Northwest
Colorado
Idaho
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kansas
Manitoba
Mexico
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
North
South Dakota
Oregon
Texas
Washington
Wyoming
F. R. Mosier
Adams St
Chicago
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Beautifier Ad
Ladies urged to try Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for red lips laughing eyes sweet breath and rosy looks. Advertised as the greatest beautifier at 35 cents for tea or tablets by Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Houseworth Bros
Barnum and Bailey Circus Comes to South Bend
Circus act headlines a June appearance in South Bend with excursion tickets offered via Lake Shore Railway. Details are sparse but imply multiple show dates and travel options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum & Bailey Circus
South Bend
Lake Shore Railway
Patented Collapsible Cigar Box Proposed by Goshen Bookkeeper
George W. Schaefer of Goshen, a bookkeeper, applied for a patent on a collapsible cigar box that could halve freight costs for empty boxes. The simple design allows rapid collapse by removing the ends, then lies compactly, with quick one touch recovery, attracting the interest of a large manufacturer and promising potential profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Schaefer
Goshen
Schaefer
Alize
South Bend Visitors Highlight Local Social Scene
H Klinger Ang and H Ambos of South Bend were visiting friends for an evening gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Klinger
Ang
H. Ambos
South Bend
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Richard ¥ J. Little
Maeden
Manchurian
Supreme Samaritan
Silvers
LaGrange
Johnston
Lion Coffee
Ion
Grocers
Everywhere Woolson Spice CO
Ohix
Central Union Telephone Co
Angs
Inada
Iran
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