Holding His Own General Otis Reports on Philippines
General Otis cables from Manila describing the Philippine situation. Insurgents scattered with only a few thousand in Tarlac and northern Pampanga, natives seeking American protection, trade disrupted, courts functioning under Filipino direction, and forces marching to Negros. Also notes sickness levels among troops and reorganization with transports and regular regiments. Large fire hits Batson Ohio damaging a grain elevator and cribs, threatening further losses due to water shortage.
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Washington
Otis
War Department
Philippines
Manila
Luzon
Imus
San Fernando
Laguna
Tarlac
Pamainga
Cavite
Bnangas
United States
Cuba
Batson
Ohio
Churchill & Co
Fisher Brothers
Grover Hill
Findlay, Fort Wayne and Western Road
Century-old divorce shocks Bartholomew court
In Columbus Indiana George Wray aged 103 was granted a divorce from Susan E. Wray 35 in Bartholomew circuit court. The defendant won custody of the children and alimony. Wray born May 1 1796 in Londonderry Ireland emigrated to America as a youth and lived in Brown county Indiana fifty years. He is a farmer fruit grower and gold hunter, has amassed a fortune and fathered twelve children from three marriages, with two more born after his ninety seventh birthday. The case drew wide attention.
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Columbus
Ind
George Wray
Susan E. Wray
Bartholomew
Londonderry
Ireland
America
Brown County
Indiana
Sudden Death of Local Farmer George Blessing
George Blessing, a 75 year old farmer from St. Joe township, died suddenly at his home seven miles north of the city on Saturday. He had lived in the county for about fifty years, was a widower, and leaves no children. Found dead in bed, Blessing had been in poor health and lived with a nephew. Funeral services were held Monday at his home and Parker's chapel with Rev. Samson officiating.
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George Blessing
St. Joe Township
Blessing
Parker’s Chapel
Samson
Clerks Get a Raise at Post Office
Postmaster Page forwards favorable action on salary increases for lower paid post office workers effective July 1. The department aims to raise wages for lower salaries while keeping top pay unchanged. Beneficiaries include Jesse S. Braden from 700 to 800 dollars, M C Chambers from 600 to 700, M H Soliday from 600 to 700, W H Smith from 600 to 700, and F E Shreve from 400 to 500.
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Page
Jesse S. Braden
M. C. Chambers
Stamper
M.H. Soliday
W. H. Smith
F. E. Shreve
Fire devastates Wolcottville Masonic hall and victims home
A fire at around 1 am destroyed the Masonic hall and the I O O F building in Wolcottville, with the Pontius residence also consumed. Losses total about 4500 dollars, with the lodge and stock losses, and insured Fontius property valued at 500 for the building and 200 for contents. Origin undetermined.
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Masonic Hall
B. F. Pontius
Wolcottville
Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows Lodge
Fontius
Fireman H F Mansfield Weds in Cleveland Surprise
Fireman H. F. Mansfield of the Nickel Plate married a Cleveland bride whose parents live there. He traveled to Cleveland a week ago for the ceremony and has since returned home while his bride remains to finalize housekeeping arrangements. Railway friends were surprised by the nuptials though marriage had been planned for next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Mansfield
Nickel Plate
Cleveland
Mansfield
Porto Rican Patriotism in San Juan Fourth of July plan
Citizens of San Juan propose a patriotic Fourth of July with speeches by leading locals and a fireworks display. A 25 member committee asked the War Department to waive tariffs and grant free transport for the fireworks, a request Acting Secretary Meiklejohn granted by cable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
San Juan
Porto Rico
United States
Meiklejohn
Cable
Boilermaker Gorman Survives Heat in Engine
Prostrated by heat, T Gorman, a boilermaker, was found collapsed in the firebox of an engine on Wednesday. Fellow workers alerted others, he was removed and taken home where he soon revived though he will miss work for several days. It was a narrow escape from serious injury and he hopes not to repeat the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Gorman
Mr. Gorman
Gorman
Cunopop
Hurwitz
Dr Proegler Returns From State Health Meeting
Dr Carl Proegler secretary of the county board of health returned Friday from Indianapolis where he attended the state board of health meeting. He reports the smallpox contagion was discussed with many southern state cases noted. City boards of health plan precautions but no fear is urged. Dr Li FB Drayer went to and will return to Fort Wayne Monday.
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Carl Proegler
County Board of Health
Indianapolis
State Board of Health
Proegler
Explosion Triggers Fire After Oil Stove Blast
An oil stove explosion caused a fire damaging property and prompting a quick response from local firefighters. No injuries were reported, and authorities are investigating the incident to determine the exact cause and any future safety measures.
Waldeck Rousseau Forms New French Cabinet
Paris notes say Senator Waldeck Rousseau was recalled by President Loubet to form a cabinet. By 6 10 p m he presented ministers including Delcasse for Foreign Affairs Caillaux for Finance Gallifet for War Monis for Justice Miller for Commerce Daudin for Public Works Leygues for Public Instruction Decas for Colonies Dupuy for Agriculture.
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Paris
Waldeck- Rousseau
Elysee Palace
Loubet
Waldeck-Rousseau
M. Pierre Daudin
M. Leygues
M. Decras
M. Jean Dupuy
Overland to Arkansas by Weikel Family Party
A two wagon caravan and a buggy depart the city for a 1000 mile trek to southern Arkansas. George Weikel his wife and four children and P Zitsman nephew of Weikel lead the party with camp gear and a 19 by 9 foot tent. They plan three months on the road to settle farming or ranching, possibly moving on to California if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
George Weikel
Harrison Street
and & P. Zitsman
Weikel
California
Mesars
Allie Weikel
Israel Mesaler
Mrs Freeby Hurt in Runaway Near Knox Indiana
Mrs George Freeby visiting relatives at Knox Indiana was injured in a runaway Saturday evening when a horse driven by her and Mrs McCormick bolted, overturning the buggy. Details are scarce and injuries to occupants are not yet known.
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George Freeby
Knox
Ind
Honors for Fort Wayne reading event at Geneva
For the Fort Wayne District Epworth league an evening of readings singing violin and piano music was presented at Geneva last week to honor the group. The program featured performances by local musicians and showcased talent from the fort Wayne area.
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Fort Wayne
Epworth League
Geneva
Concert Triumph Delights Geneva Congregation
Tuesday evening's concert proved a grand success with visiting delegates and local citizens praising the performers as perfect artists. The event, combining music and readings, uplifted and refined the gathering, seen as especially educational for the church youth.
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Geneva
Barrow wife pleads guilty to kidnapping baby
New York June 26 Mrs. George B Barrow pleaded guilty before Justice Werner in the criminal branch of the supreme court to kidnapping baby Marion Clarke. She was sentenced to twelve years and ten months in prison.
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New York
George B. Barrow
Werner
Supreme Court Today
Marion Clarke
Bids Rejected for County Courthouse Furniture
County commissioners rejected all bids for courthouse furniture after deeming the lowest bid from Wallaeger Manufacturing of Milwaukee unsatisfactory. Under new law contracts must go to the lowest bidder, with plans by Architect Tolan for a second bidding to proceed, allowing equal footing for all dealers and expecting more bidders.
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New Court House
Wallaeger Manufacturing Company
Milwaukee
Tolan
Deaths and Funerals: Mrs Mary A Boss 70
Mrs Mary A Boss died last Saturday at her home 138 East Main Street from paralysis aged seventy. She was a widow born in Germany. Two daughters survive Mrs W E Driftmeyer and Miss Anna Boss a Hanna school teacher.
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Mary A. Boss
East Main Street
Miss Louisa Haag Dies in City at Age 24
Miss Louisa Haag died at 9 p.m. Friday at her home 155 Van Buren street from consumption of the bowels. She was 24 years 11 months and 15 days old and was the daughter of Councilman Charles Haag. She leaves three sisters and two brothers among her surviving relatives. For over a year she had frail health and in the last four weeks her condition declined rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Haag
van Buren Street
Miss Haag
Charles Haag
Baby Neagles Dies at Four Weeks Old in Center Street Home
Herbert James Neagles, the infant son of Mr and Mrs James H Neagles, died Saturday evening at their Center street home from illness at four weeks old. Funeral arrangements are not listed in the excerpt.
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Herbert James
James H. Neagles
Center Street
Monahan Mrs Johanna Monahan Dies at 42 in Fort Wayne
Mrs Johanna Monahan wife of John Monahan died of tuberculosis Sunday at her home 102 Webster Street Fort Wayne aged 42 She was a devout Catholic resident here for many years The husband and five children survive Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 am from the residence and 9 am from the Cathedral
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Johanna Monahan
John Monahan
Webster Street
Monahan
Fort Wayne
Reverend Leeper Delivers Sermon in Kansas City
Rev. Dr. J. L. Leeper, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian in this city, occupied the pulpit at First Presbyterian Church in Kansas City, Missouri, last evening. Dispatches report his sermon as well received and suggest a favorable outcome for his Fort Wayne engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Leeper
Westminster Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Kansas City
Fort’ ‘Wayne
Manna Falls Again Near Sinai Bed This Miracle Bread
A Cairo Suez news special reports white manna fallen across Sinai desert, extending through Lower Palestine. Bedouins call it man-hafu the old manna, while investigators travel to the Sinai to study the strange substance and its biblical links. In a separate incident Cunopop shot Hurwitz. Cunopop killed, Hurwitz gravely wounded.
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New York
Journal and Advertiser
Palestine
Cairo
Sinai Peninsula
Suez Canal
Suez
New Aveline Hotel To Be Sold Private Sale
Judge O Rourke orders private sale of the New Aveline hotel estate appraised at 120000. Administrators Taylor and Miller file a 240000 bond with Schrader and Wilson. Sale likely to be to Thomas B Shoaff, first mortgage holder, after four weeks and court approval.
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O’rourke
Aveline
R. T. McDonald
Hon. R. S. Taylor
Henry J. Miller
C. A. Wilding
Ed M. Wilson
Madison Avenue Bank
New York
Taylor and Miller
Schrader & Wilson
Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland
Thomas B. Shoaff
Robber shot by proprietor in Marion pawnshop
Willie Brown, eighteen, son of George Brown, entered the Chicago Loan company's pawnshop in Marion on a Saturday night masked with a revolver and demanded cash. Proprietor Max Cunepop tackled him, fired, and two shots were fired.
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Marion
Ind
Willie Brown
George Brown
Chicago Loan Company
H. Hurwitz
Max Cunepop
Cune
Authorities Return to Fort Wayne and Resume as Switchman
Robert A. Atkinson, arrested on suspicion of being Harry Atkinson wanted in Decatur Tennessee, was cleared of guilt. He was found to differ in height, vindicated by officers and citizens, and ordered to return to Fort Wayne to resume his job as a Wabash switchman.
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Blum and Elliot
Harry Atkinson
Decatur
Atkinson
Heighth
Gould
Wabash
Fort Wayne
Powerful shell tested for fall campaign in Philippine islands
Washington reports a shell of terrific explosive power with wide destruction and lightning like shock. Tests are conducted at Sandy Hook under guard. This engine of war could kill or cripple a large portion of a battalion if it lands near enemies, reducing escape chances dramatically.
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Washington
Philippine Islands
Sandy Hook
Mennonites Divided Over Tobacco Question In Indiana
Laporte Ind June 27 American Mennonites with large northern Indiana communities are divided over tobacco. The last conference interdicted tobacco use and its cultivation and manufacture, provoking bitter contention and likely a new conference to revoke the order. Eastern Mennonites argue western brethren must fund churches and missions and should not cut off revenue.
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Laporte
Ind
Indiana
Otto Klinkenberg Arrives in Seattle for Present Stay
Otto Klinkenberg, formerly in the drug trade here, has reached Seattle Washington and says he is settled there for the time being. In a letter to friends in this city he notes the drug business outlook is no better in Washington than in Indians.
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Otto Klinkenberg
Seattle
Wash
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Zeslandia
Sheridan
Corbin
Oncd
Batson and
Mise
Marie
Will
Dr. Yeo-Lawson
Chicago
Henson
DR. Proegler
M. Waldeck-Rousseau
M. Delcasse
the Marquis de Gallifet
M. de Lanesa
M. Monis
M. Caillaux
Commerce
M. Millerand
Tory
HAAG
Neagles
DR. Leeper
Manna
Heaven
Israel
Mount Sinai
Illinois
Robert A. Atkinson
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