Warships bombard Samoa as eight day siege unfolds
United States cruiser Philadelphia and British ships Porpoise and Royalist bombard Samoan villages near Apia after Mataafa defies the provisional government. Fires rage, casualties mount, and refugees seek safety aboard the Royalist while Germans and others clash with Allied forces.
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Associated Press
Aria
Samoan Islands
Auckland
N. Z
Samoa
United States
Philadelphia
Kautz
Porpoise
Royalist
Mataafa
Rudge
Falke
Samoa Crisis Report Indicates Three Powers Seek Amicable Settlement
The State Department notes no official advices on Samoan events as Admiral Kautz acted within his instructions after consulting British and U.S. officers. Officials expect a unified stance among the Berlin treaty signatories and hope for an amicable resolution amid German objections.
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Washingtoa
State Department
Admiral Kautz
Sturdee
Porpoiee
United States
Kautz
Navy Department
Allen
Long
Herr Rose
Mataafa
Bia
Philadelphia
Suva Placed Under Home Government Order
Suva, capital of Fiji, is described as being under an order issued by the home government directing administrative action and oversight in the colony.
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Suva
Fiji Islands
Home Government
Bombardment Continues As White Evacuations Reported
Official dispatch from Apia Samos dated March 20 notes ongoing bombardment. Whites have evacuated many houses per military orders. Tanus chiefs exiled to other islands are brought back from Upo-Ia. Firearms and ammunition taken on January 2 are returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beri
Apia
Samos
Tanus Party
Upo- Ia
Admiral Kautz Dispatches Improve at Apia Situation
From Waiainatoa Samoa March 30 Assistant Secretary Allen reports the latest message from Admiral Kautz says the situation has improved since the March 18 telegram via Sydney. The note provides no details on Apia troubles and the exact dispatch date from Apia is not disclosed.
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Waiainatoa
Allen
O Navy Department
Admiral Kautz
Auckland
Apia
Samoa
Kautz
Sydney
Navy Department
New Proposal for a Joint Samoan High Commission
Washington reports that all three governments accept a joint high commission as the pending proposal. Britain hesitates but is seen as ready to accept, while Samoa awaits three months for commission assembly and staffing. New Zealand premier Seddon offers dispatch steamer and troops to aid British warships, with Auckland volunteers ready.
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Waassington
Berlin
High Commission
White
Foreign Office
Lord Falisbury
Samoa
Germany
Siamoa
Wellington
N. Z
R. J. Seddon
Auckland
Hayes Heirs Propose Spiegel Grove Purchase in Ohio
The Ohio Archaeological and Historical Society considers buying Spiegel Grove the former presidents home at Fremont. The heirs offer the 25 acre property for 25000 dollars with income used to maintain the house and a collection of curiosities. Endorsements come from President McKinley’s successors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coumers
Ohio
Ohio Archeological and Historical Society
Hayes
Spiegel Grove
Fremont
Mo.Kinley
Sherman
Baumgarner Elected Presiding Elder at Evangelical Conference
Rev. S H Baumgarner formerly of Bethel church Rochester held the forty seventh annual conference of the Evangelical associations where he was chosen presiding elder of the Elkhart district. Rev Banagartper, longtime pastor in Wabash, gains honor and will likely relocate to Elkhart with Fort Wayne friends pleased by the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S H. Baumgarner
The
Evangelical Association
Rochester
H. Baumgartner
Bethel Church
Elkhart
Banagartper
Evangelical Church
Wabash
Fort Wayne
Vanderbilt Wedding Unites Virginia Fair and William K Vanderbilt Jr
New York reports millions in dowry and lavish display as Virginia Fair marries William K Vanderbilt Jr at the Oelrichs home. About 150 guests attend a garden like ceremony with music by a fifty piece orchestra and a private breakfast, guests include prominent society names and gifts range from pearls to diamond brooches. The couple depart for Idlehour Oakdale and Newport with plans for Europe in autumn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Virginia Fair
William K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Fifty-seventh Street
Herman Oelrichs
Thomas F. Murphy
Mary Baldwin Tolfree
Miss Pair
Mr. Oziridis
J. P. Kellogg
Emil Baure
Lohrengin
William K Vanderbilt
Long Island
Hermann Olrichs
Hermann Oelrichs
H. McK. Twombley
Clarence H. Mackay
Wm. C. Whitney
Mrs. Astor
Corneliua Vanderbilt, Jr
Harry Payne Whitney
George B. DeForest
John W. Mackay
M. H. DeYoung
George Crocker
Duke
Duchess of Marlborough
Local News and Notices from Woodburn 1899
Ed Spronger returns from Michigan for the winter. J Syphers family preparing to move to Little Rock Arkansas. Bd Harris family visiting Berne. Wm Wittmer and Joe Winteregg visit Berne on business. J R Yaggy attends teachers association in Fort Wayne. Henry Yaggy builds kitchen to his houses. Young people visit David Scheidegger's Sunday. Mr and Mrs Rupp visit Fort Wayne. Austin Angsparger takes a business trip to Berne. Jaliag Sweet and Anna Strine wed at the bride's home. Bad roads hinder fuel delivery this period. April 3, 1899.
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Ed, Spronger
Michigan
J. Syphers
Little Rock
Ark
Harris
Berne
Wm. Wittmer
Joe Winteregg
Ind
J. R. Yaggy
Teachers’ Association
Fort Wayne
Henry Yaggy
David Scheidegger
Rupp
Austin Angsparger
Jaliag Sweet
Anna Strine
Bridegroom’s Kin Received Silver Cups and Trays
Groom’s sister received four gold loving cups while Mrs. Elliott F. Shepard the bridegroom’s aunt was given a silver soup tureen. Mr and Mrs William D Sloane plus Mrs Sloane the bridegroom’s aunt received silver trays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott F. Shepard
Mrs
William D. Sloane
Sloane
Monroeville Adds Brick Fronts and Prospects of Growth
Monroeville eyes a building boom with plans for a brick opera hall on Summit and South streets and new brick businesses on Main and South streets. Town officials discuss an electric plant street improvements and fire limits while the April fool mill whistle confusion prompts residents to check clocks. County Commissioner Baker remains critically ill as doctors forecast poor chances of recovery.
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Louis Goillot
Sommit
Chas. Valentine
Northern Indiana Teachers’ Association
Fort Wayne
James Gaily
Emma Siamons
Noizar & Graft
South Street
Lizzie Miller
Grand Rapids
Mich
Summit
South Streets
Adam Robinson
Main Street
Henry Krick
Redelsheimer
John Meeks
G E Spake
da Long
Payne
Ohio
Isis
Elitor Allegar
Mre
Allegar
Edgerton news and local transfers dated April 2 1899
August Viland and Jacob Larkc return from Missouri where they allegedly joined slaves. Edith Auspach returns to Oak Harbor Ohio to graduate in June. O H S L company stockholders divide 900 acres into five equal parts to clear and improve. Various locals hire, move, or open businesses including a tile mill, a restaurant, and a new house. An Easter program impresses, property trades occur, a boy fight leaves a bruise, and social notes close with the date.
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August Viland
Jacob Larkc
Missori
Edith Auspach
Oak Harbor
Ohio
O. H. Co. 8. & L. Company
Will Anspaugh
Martin McNatt
Briant
Ind
Noah Brown
Colina
Mills Dogan
Cass Bricker
Eaton
George Garmroth
Jacob Lark
Boyer Building
Hustlera
William Kea
Samuel Blakely
Sherman Ruch
Little Ones
Andrew Ricker
Sim Debold
France
Viland
Isaac Debold
Stewart Wins Vote in Harrissure Republican Ballot
In Harrissure Pa on April 4 the anti Quay Republicans dropped Dalzell and supported Judge Stewart Franklin county. The ballot totals: Quay 95 Jenks 76 Stewart 51 total 222 with 112 needed and 31 not voting. Mr and Mrs Wm Schnitker and children Nina and Clarence visited New Haven.
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Harrissure
anti-Quay Ysepublicans
Dalzell
Judge Stewart
Franklin County
Toaday
Quay
Jenks
Stewart
Mrs. Wm. Schnitker
Nina and
Clarence
New Haven
Lafayette Township News Snapshot From Fort Wayne Meeting
Teachers attended the county association at Fort Wayne last week. Jonathan Stump recovers mobility after most of winter. James Kress moved to the Wysong farm bought by his brother William. Deet McGinnis held a public sale to settle the estate. Flood victims at Shawneetown reported by travelers. Mrs. John Gruber improves at home. William Wright moved to a Wells County farm. Mrs. Barlawice and Mrs. Shaw visited for McGinnis interests. Chaney and Austin returned from Illinois after two weeks planning summer. Easter entertainment at Munson Chapel Sunday School drew a large crowd.
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Teachers’ Association
Fort Wayne
Jonathan Stump
James Kress
Wysong
William Kress
Deet McGinnis
McGinnis
Myhart
Shawneetown
John Gruber
William Wright
Lafayette Township
Wells County
Barlawice
Huntington
Shaw
Rush County
Church Event Pleases Attendees With Noted Program
Attendees enjoyed a beautifully decorated church as a very interesting program was rendered. D. W. DeWitt is visiting his son Frank in Danville while plans for upcoming events are noted.
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D. W. DeWitt
Frank
Danville
New Oil Venture Plans Drilling Soon Near City
A new oil company formed by Henry C. Zollinger Frank Falker and Henry Eckert secures 3600 acres south and southeast of the city. Drilling starts next week with first well about six miles south near the Wayne trace. The venture is separate from the New Haven company and Falker travels to Chicago to secure capital. Mrs Jap Edsall of Oliver street is reported ill.
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Henry C. Zollinger
Frank Falker
Henry Eckert
Wayne Trace
New Haven Company
Falker
Chicago
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Phila
Delphia
Mulinuu
Lsmias
Matsafa
Matassans
Malintu
Tauranga
Tonga Island
Pacific
Tanus
Joint High Commission
Hetra
Millions OF Money United
Vanderbilt
Woodburn
Monroeville
Edgerton
Okl Company
Jap Edsall
Oliver Street
Friend’s Clothing Store
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R. T. McDonald
Riverview Farm
St. Joe
Ag Strathmore
Truman
Red Bell
Arthur Dodge
Electric King
Jerseys
Riverview Farm CO
W. H. Fleming
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