Ransom Talks and Flooding As Manila Battles Continue
In Manila the Spanish commission plans to return to secure release of captives with ransom funds deposited to prevent use in the war against the United States. Civilians cannot board ships from Apary despite Aguinaldo signed passes. Heavy rains flood Manila. insurgents on the Rio Grande shore fire on a gunboat Laguna de Bay, killing one soldier and wounding two before a Gatling gun dispersed them.
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Manila
Tarlac
United States
Apary
Aguinaldo
Rio Grande
Laguna de Bay
Lafayette swindler arrested in Durance Vile tale
A Lafayette case reports Herman J. Bylandt alias Max Van Bulan and Max Furth alias Max Kantier arrested for trying to swindle Catholic clergy doctors and Jews in Lafayette. Van Bulan, with wife and ten month old child, used forged parish paper from Detroit and a letter from J Lehman. The suspects shift blame as police hold the evidence and Lafayette prepares legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorsline
Harrison
Lafayette
Herman J. Bylandt
Max van Bulan
Max Furth
Max Kantier
Father Durham
Fort Wayne
van Bylan
Wabash
J. R. Dinnen
Father Dinnen
Bylandt
van Bulan
Gault
Detroit
J. Lehman
Max Pottlitzer
Fatally Hurt In Sewer Cave-In Near Auburn
Freeman Hensinger was fatally hurt when a sewer excavation under the Wa bash railroad tracks collapsed. He was trapped under tons of earth for fifteen minutes before being dug out. He survived initially but could not recover. Hensinger leaves a wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
Freeman Hensinger
Wabash
Hensinger
Boy Injured in Accident at Red Seal Cigar Factory
A boy was knocked unconscious for hours by an accident at the Red Seal cigar factory. A physician feared brain concussion but reported improvement and expects the boy to recover. The injured lad is the son of Mr. Baker, owner of the Red Seal cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Baker
Red Seal Cigar Factory
Lad Hurt When Dropped From Tree After Watching Show
Everett Marts of East Washington Street climbed a tree on Madison Street to view a show last week and broke his left wrist when he jumped to the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Marts
East Washington Street
Madison Street
Fire destroys Fort Wayne Hide Fur and Wool warehouse
A late Tuesday fire at the Fort Wayne Hide Fur and Wool company warehouse at Columbia and Lafayette streets caused a total loss estimated between 4660 and 5000 dollars with only 1000 dollars insured. The low frame structure owned by L. P. Stapleford held eight carloads of rags rubber wool and hides. Firefighters fought the blaze past midnight with dense smoke hindering efforts and prevented spread to nearby buildings. Losses included the stock and the building valued at 200 dollars with no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Samuel Minsky
William Wunderlin
Minsky
Horse Killed in Street Accident In Pittsburg Tracks
Frank Miller drove a grocery wagon for Dudley Doyle of 319 East Creighton avenue when a switch engine backing from east yards struck and killed the horse at Walton avenue. Miller suffered a broken collar bone and minor injuries, was rendered unconscious, and taken home with medical attention from Dr. G. C. Stemen. The wagon was destroyed, Doyle faces a heavy loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Miller
Dudley Doyle
Creighton Avenue
Pittsburg
Walton Avenue
Miller
Edgerton and
Lillie Streets
G. C. Stemen
Doyle
Nickel Plate Excursion To Niagara Falls On August 15
On Tuesday August 15 the Nickel Plate road runs its 17th annual excursion to Niagara Falls with tickets good for fifteen days return. Toronto tickets cost $1 extra and Thousands Islands tickets $6.50 extra. Stopovers at Chautauqua Lake are allowed without charge. Sleeping car reservations should be secured early. tickets valid on any of three fast express trains. For details inquire of agents.
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Nickel Plate Road
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Chautauqua Lake
Nickel Plate
Chautauqua Lake Excursion By Nickel Plate Road
Tickets go on sale July 28 with return valid through August 89 at special low rates for a visit to the resort. Daily fast express trains offer palace sleeping cars and superb peace car service with elegant equipment. Ask agents for details.
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Nickel Plate Road
Visiing
Democracy and Its Issues Letter by Henry Warrum Warns Against Dropping Money Question
Indianapolis July 4 1899 Henry Warrum writes a strong letter to Rockville Tribune urging Democrats to keep the free coinage plank in 1900 arguing that abandoning it would weaken the party and that the gold standard harms producers while monopoly grows. He defends silver, attacks trusts and warns reconciliation with gold Democrats is unlikely.
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Rockville
Chicago
Senate
Wolcott
Chandler
Morss
Mora
Cleveland
Congress
Bryan
Republican Party
S. O. Pickens
Lydia Pinkham Remedy Help For Women Aging Well
A reader from Johnstown Pa writes of relief from headaches dizziness hot flashes and nerve trouble after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She praises her improved sleep, reduced pain in ovaries and womb congestion and notes better overall health with continued use.
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J. ©. Orms
Horner St
Johnatown
Dean Mus
Pinznamu
Sean
County Sunday Schools Report Highlights Allen County
A. D. Craig's annual Sunday school report shows 142 schools in Allen county with 12 677 scholars, 994 teachers, and 7 9 officers. The county lists township presiding officers and includes a grateful note from C. D. Meigs praising the statistical and financial showing and a $56.45 check.
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A. D. Craig
Allen County
Indianapolis
Aboite
John A. Clark
Adams
W. M. Harper
Cedar Creek
E. J. Brown
Eel River
Samuel Watterson
Jackson
Wm. Keller
Jefferson
W. BE. Bowers
Lake
Levi Binkley
Lafayette
Wm. Lessig
Marion
M. Smith
Madison
J. W
C. D. Meigs
The
State Sunday School Association
Finance report on Memorial Day observance by E S Walker camp
At last week’s meeting of the E. S. Walker camp Sons of Veterans the finance committee chairman presented a report. Subscriptions totaled 3838 with expenditures 343.43 across decoration memorial and general committees, leaving a 5.43 deficiency. Auditors Allen H. Dougall I. N. Medsker Ed C. Close and W. F. Geller certified the report and the group thanked business men and others for contributions to the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Veterans
Bookwalter
Memorial Day Committee On Finance
Allen
Dougall
I. N. Medsker
Ed. C. Close
W. F. Geller
Sworn Into the Service Volunteers Take Oath in Fort Wayne
Nineteen volunteers with bared heads took the oath at 8 am in the Foster block recruiting office. Lieutenant Rowell, arriving from Indianapolis, swore in the recruits and left for Terre Haute at 10 am. More volunteers joined today, including Walter M. Poe William McCumber Henry Behrman Walter H. Butler Frederick Miller and Henry Storch. Miller and Storch were from Company B 157 Indiana. Recruits will depart for Indianapolis tomorrow at 7 10 after overnight delays. The Fort Wayne office reports a hopeful future for more enlistments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Foster Block
Rowell
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Terre Haute
Walter H. Butler
Frederick A. Miller
Henry Storch
Miller
Storch
Indiana
May Go to Reese's Regiment Volunteers Depart
A large crowd at the Lake Erie and Western depot witnessed the first detachment of volunteers leaving for Indianapolis. Recruits include Fred E. Warner and Howard E. Salisbury among others. Some join the Thirty-first regiment at Fort Thomas while others enlist in the Thirtieth at Fort Sheridan under Capt. C. E. Reese. Additional recruits Richard Shade and Paul A. Roepke were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends Potherel
Lake Erie and Western Depot
Indianapolis
Fred E. Warner
Howard E. Salisbury
Max Straus
Max Beruth
Floyd W. Cook
Fred N. Stewart
Russell M. Henning
Roy G. Warner
Burt C. Anderson
Fort Sheridan
Chicago
C. E. Reese
Richard Shade
Helmer
Paul A. Roepke
Roepke
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FIGHT
America
Posey Baker
Amy Ie
Wool Company
Columbia and
Lafay
Ette
Democracy and
Henry Warrum
Rockville Tribune
County Sunday Schools
Craig
Finance Report
John Michaelsen
Laporte
Lieutenant Rowell
Reese’s
Packard
Packard Music House
Fort Wayne, Ind
Calhoun St
Diether Lumber CO
Red
State of Indiana
Leonard Jaxtheimer
Alexander Jaxtheimer
John E. Dalton
H. F. Bullerman
Justice of the Peace
Wayne Township
State of
Henry F. Bullerman
J. P
McClellan & Jordan
Columbia Street
Bebol
Pratt's Food
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