Roberts Disaster Reported From Samas Post
London reports detail Lord Roberts failing effort near Samas Post with guns not recovered and Boers protecting retreat. Despatches note heavy casualties, crossfire, and continued contact with the enemy as British forces withdraw toward safety. Maseru to Thabu NChu note possible capture of the Daily Mail war correspondent.
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London
Samas Post
Lord Roberts
War Office
Bloemfontein
Essex
Munster, Shropshire and
Northumberland Mounted Infantry
Roberts
Royal Horse Artillery
Taylor
French
Maseru
Basutoland
Earl of Rosselyn
Daily Mail
South Africa
Thabu N’chu
Boers Report Successes In Foe Engagements Near Brandfort
Reports from Pretoria describe heavy fighting between Brandfort and Bloemfontein with the Wakkerstrom and Ermelo commandos driving 7,000 British forces back amid heavy losses. Federal casualties are listed as nine killed or wounded, while later Brandfort dispatches claim 2,000 federals repelled 3,000 British and 13,000 reinforcements arrived forcing a retreat with light federal losses.
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Pretoria
Brandfort
Bloemfontein
Wakkerstrom
Ermelo
Mexican Anniversary Observed in City of Mexico
City of Mexico observes yesterday's anniversary of an event marked by officials and residents. The brief noting of the occasion records a ceremonial observance held in the capital with local figures and community participation.
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City of
Mexico
The
Ee of
General Diaz Observes Holiday Troop Review at San Lazarus
Years ago a general holiday was observed as military maneuvers were held on the plains of San Lazarus near the city. President Diaz, in division general uniform, reviewed the troops before hundreds of distinguished guests, cabinet ministers, diplomatic corps members, visiting Americans and Spaniards.
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San Lazarus
Diaz
Twomey and the Baron in Calhoun Street Fight
Tom Twomey and H C F Von Westrumb clashed over union activity on Calhoun Street. Westrumb allegedly struck with a billy, causing a deep gash and requiring a surgeon. Westrumb was arrested and bailed. affidavits against both men filed in Justice Huser's court.
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Tom Twomey
Westrumb
Justice Huser
Quarantine Lifted at Sacred Heart Academy After Smallpox Case
Health officers declare no further danger from smallpox at Sacred Heart Academy north of the city. A 17 year old pupil fully recovered and the quarantine was lifted. Dr Carl Proegsler says stricter vaccination enforcement will start before fall terms to prevent evasion.
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Sacred Heart Academy
Carl Proegsler
County Board of Health
Proegler
Board of Health
Local society notes from Maumee township and surrounding area
Dave Shinbee of Maysville is building a large barn in Maumee township. Ora Miller sells his farm and plans to move to northeastern Ohio this fall. Oliver Morrow's house will be ready soon for occupancy. Dot Weightman and family from Bryant Indiana visit Geo Morrow for a few days. Leona Bollinger works in Fort Wayne. J C Irland entertained guests from Pennville. Pearl Bloom returns from Huntington county visit. John Hammond moves to A W Greges place. Mary Morrow visits from Fort Wayne. For ditching work, Flora Worle offers top wages. Rev E A Bunner attends M E conference this week. The candidates road attracts many travelers. Patterson sells the confirmation suits.
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Dave Shinbee
Maysville
Maumee Township
Ora Miller
Ohio
Oliver Morrow
Dot Weightman and Family
Bryant, Ind
Geo. Morrow
Leona Bollinger
Fort Wayne
J. C. Irland
Pennville
Ind
Pearl Bloom
Huntington County
John Hammond
A. W. Grege
Mary Morrow
Flora Worle
E. A. Bunner
M. E
Chicago Voters Brisk Start in Aldermen Election
Chicago April 3 A lively early vote for aldermen and town officials. Reform candidates face traction and corporate opposition as voters head to polls under sunny spring weather. Thirty-six aldermen plus assessors collectors supervisors and clerks to be chosen across townships.
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Chicago
Nebraska Municipal Elections Reach All Cities Except Omaha
Omaha voters abstain as Nebraska holds municipal elections in all towns. In larger cities issues are political while local matters mix in. South Omaha eyes a lively race amid a Democratic stronghold as liquor licenses dominate smaller towns. Perfect weather aids a large turnout.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
South
Milwaukee Election Heats Up In Franchised Street Rail Fight
Municipal elections were held across Wisconsin with Milwaukee featuring a tense race over the street railway franchise. Mayor David S. Rose, a Democrat, sought re election against Republican Henry J. Baumgartner as heavy turnout occurred despite threatening weather. Aldermen, supervisors, and a county judge also faced ballots.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
David S. Rose
Henry J. Baumgartner
Kansas City Polls Open as Citywide Vote Looms
In Kansas City Mo on April 3 fine weather drew near full turnout for a city election. The mayoral race centers on P S Brown Jr for the Republicans and James Reed for the Democrats as a full city ticket is sought.
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Kansas City, Mo
P. S. Brown, Jr
James Reed
Mixed results in Michigan municipal elections
Detroit April 3. Michigan cities held local elections with lines drawn between republicans and democrats. Fourteen of thirty elections went to democrats. Marquette elected Joseph Weidhart and the entire people's ticket. Hastings and Grand Haven saw republican gains. Lansing and Eaton Rapids shifted to democrats or overturned regimes.
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Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Marquette
Joseph Weidhart
People’s
Hastings
Lansing
Grand Haven
Eaton Rapids
Shirley City Revival Spurs Growth and Church Conversions
In Shirley City spring brings building boom and business bustle. The United Brethren church association, formed last winter, hosts a revival led by Rev. Coats with over thirty converts already joining the church as the revival continues.
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Shirley City
United Brethren ‘Church Association
Coats
Ohio Election Results Show Republican Gains
A Columbus United Press summary reports that Ohio municipal and township results indicate more Republican than Democratic gains, with factions consolidating and Democratic indifference noted, especially in larger cities. Cincinnati shows a reversal from the last general election, attributed to intra party factional issues.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Republicans win Cleveland in decisive city election
In Cleveland the straight Republican ticket led by Julius Fleischman captured the mayoralty and key city posts by margins of 3 000 to 7 000 votes. The fusion ticket of Democrats and GOP rivals failed to gain ground, sending the city three years into GOP control and signaling a strong county, state, and national impact. Dr Washington Gladden was elected councilman in Columbus, with other cities like Toledo and Dayton noting mixed results amid strong local issues.
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Cleveland
Washington Gladden
Columbus
Gladden
Toledo
Samuel Jones
Dayton
Lindmuth
Julius Fleischman
George B. Cox
Hamilton
Alfred M. Cohen
Fleischman
Thomas J. Noctor
Noctor
Fusion
Board of Public Service
Board of Legislation
Board of Education
Churubusco items cover personal moves and local events
R O Stites of Warren visits his old home and wins many suit orders. G B Slagle returns to work after a month with la grippe. Eel River township schools reopen with same teachers. Sturgeon liveryman visits town. Mrs Mary Ackley in ill health after a second stroke. Mrs J N Nickey and daughter Maude return from Decatur. Farewell party for Misses Bessie and Ella Long as they head to Kansas. Madden plans sale April 17 before moving to North Main. Eva Patterson's funeral at Eel River draws many. John Fullam trades interest in the livery to George Wyatt. Wyatt sells blacksmith shop to Joe Jackson. Fink advertises for Indiana Furniture. Emma Hyre and Blanche Fuller visit. Sheaff and Lida attend Johnson funeral in Fort Wayne. Women’s Missionary Society held a church supper. Clarence Bectol back in drug store. George Garwood visiting Nettie Smith. Joe Roberson on sick list. Ott Rider and wife of Columbia City guests of Brown. About 100 Whitley teachers attend the Logansport meeting.
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R. O. Stites
Warren
Stites
G. B. Slagle
la Grippe
Eel River Township
R. F. Sturgeon
South Whitley
Mary Ackley
J. N. Nickey
Maude
Decatur
J. 0. Long
Bessie
Ella’ Long
Kansas
W. W. Madden
Heff
North Main Street
Eva Patterson
Eel River
John Fullam
Hvery
George Wyatt
Wyatt
Joe Jackson
S. C. Fink
This Place
Indiana Furniture Company
Emma Hyre
Fort Wayne
Blanche Fuller
Bronson
Mich
J. P. Sheaff
Lida
Johnson
Flour offer and local health note
Use White Loaf Flour and get a set of silver table spoons free. Every sack guaranteed. WM. H. BRADI & BRO., a 4-41 Bloomingdale Mills. August Hartwick, who has been ill with paralysis for the past year, is improving. it our boys all go to Pat-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. H. Bradi & Bro
Bloomingdale Mills
August Hartwick
Only Survivor of Mexican War in Allen County Lives Here
Captain James E. Serjeant, a veteran of Mexican and Civil Wars, is believed to be the sole Mexican War survivor in Allen County. Since 1840 he worked as a harnessmaker in Fort Wayne and served in the First Indiana Volunteers at Monterrey Buena Vista and Point Isabel. He later joined the Seventeenth Indiana and was wounded at Rolling Forks Kentucky before retirement in 1868. His wife and sister Mrs Jack Swain are his remaining relatives.
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James E. Serjeant
Wells Street
Dunton
Captain Serjeant
Allem County
Fort Wayne
Samuel Shoaff
Mexico
First
Indiana Volunteers
Zachary Taylor
Serjeant
Point Isabel
Brownsville
Monterey
Buena Vista
Seventeenth
Wilders
Rolling Forks
Jack Swain
West DeWald Straet
Hubler Union Sunday Sabbath School Attendance Surges
Samuel S. Hall Jr will speak each evening at 7 30 this week at the Hubler Union. C H Rose severely ill. John F Hubler returns from California with good health and a four pound gain. A Scarlet schoolhouse show Saturday night drew a grand crowd. Chauncey Poinsett uses his new buggy nightly. McMahen to speak next Sunday at 2 pm on improving Sunday school.
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Samuel S. Hall, Jr
C. H. Rose
John F. Hubler
California
Scarlet School House
Leonard Stoke
Open meeting of Little River grange features Indiana leader
Aaron Jones of South Bend, worthy master of the Indiana state and National grange, delivered an address at the open meeting Tuesday evening of last week. The Sewing society met at Mrs. Wellbaum’s, while George Oliver did business in Chicago last week. Grant Graham visited Roanoke midweek. Mr Baumgartner of Fort Wayne moved onto a farm west of the A. D. Cressler farm. Maud Scarlet, northern county resident, visited her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Baker.
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Little River Grange
Aaron Jones
South Bend
Indiana State Grange
National Grange
Maud Scarlet
George Baker
Cedarville Notices Ignite Local Social Ties
Dr Noble of Leo relocates nearby. Mrs Hellopeter visits Decatur relatives. J Kern from Fort Wayne visits J Roller. A youth party at Dr Noble's yields a good time. Rev Chineworth delivers farewell sermon. hopes to return. D Tucker ordered to move amid muddy road worries. Mrs Frederickson buys Mrs Halter property. Catholic Benevolent League plans 20 to 30 members to Garrett via Lake Shore at 11 46 a.m. Fort Wayne members to perform ritualistic work.
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Dr. Noble
Leo
Catholic Benevolent League of
Indiana
Garrett
Lake Shore
Fort Wayne
Jenkinson Resumes Duties After Ankle Injury Recovery
W. E. Jenkinson of the Jenney electric light offices has recovered enough to resume his office duties after dislocating his ankle in a fall some time ago.
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W. E. Jenkinson
Jenney Electric Light
Mr. Jenkinson
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Academy
Dr. Proegler
Dawkins
Patterson
Boss Cox
Politics
Kansas City
Joe Roberson
Ott Rider
Columbia City
Charles Brown
Whitley County
Teacher’s Association
Logansport
Allen County
Boston
Hubler Union
Cedarville
Black Hawk Corn
East Columbia Street
Clinton and
Barr Sts
Soliday, Hite & Co
Foster Furniture and Carpet Company
Charles A. Feistkorn
W. G. Burns
Fort ‘Wayne
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