Cuba Transfers Authority as Flag Ceremony Prompts Nationhood
In Havana on May 20 1902 the Cuban republic is proclaimed with a formal transfer of control. General Wood reads the transfer document and lowers Old Glory while hoisting the Cuban flag as General Gomez and staff witness the moment. The event includes officials from the United States and Cuban leaders Palma and Gomez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Republic of Cuba
Washington
Palma
Congress
Supreme Court
William Jennings Bryan
Senor Palma
Central Valley
N. Y
Horatio Rubens
Col
William Astor Chanler
Wood
War Department
United States
Cuba
Paris
White House
Washington, D. C
Republic of the United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Gomez
General Wood
Whiteside
Santiago
Beef Trust Faces Temporary Injunction in Chicago
United States government wins a petition for a temporary injunction against the beef trust in a Chicago federal court. Packers offered no objection, with attorneys reportedly considering a demurrer to the petition underway.
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Chicago
United States
Beef Trust
Rare double rainbow spans sky after rain
A rare phenomenon was seen at about 6 pm as the sun emerged from clouds and a double rainbow appeared for nearly twenty minutes. One bow was faint while the other showed distinct colors and a reversed order of the primary rainbow due to two refractions and reflections.
Open Air Services Begin at Westminster Church
Beginning next Sunday evening Rev. J Budman Fleming will lead open air services on the vacant ground opposite Westminster Presbyterian church at Berry and Webster streets. Evening meetings continue through summer except on inclement nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Budman Fleming
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Berry and
Webster Streets
Loubet Welcomed by Cronstadt as Montcalm Arrives
President Loubet aboard the Montcalm is greeted by crowds in Cronstadt while Russian and French fleets exchange welcomes. The imperial yacht Alexandra arrives with the czar, and Grand Duke Alexis boards the Montralm. Loubet reviews the Russian fleet and escorts the French leader aboard the Alexandra amid cordial exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronstadt
Russia
Montcalm
President Loubet
Alexandra
Czar
Grand Duke Alexis
Montralm
President
Evar
M. Loubet
Barn Fire Quick Stop Prevents Loss at East Main Premises
Fire department extinguished a small blaze in a barn manger at the C Schiefer property on East Main Street between Barr and Lafayette. Fire spread toward the haymow but no damage occurred and no injuries were reported.
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C. Schiefer
East Main Street
Barr and
Lafayette
Severe Texas cyclone and Tennessee mine disaster tolls
Cincinnati reports a May 20 storm with a water spout near Covington causing hundred foot deep surges and property destruction. Coal Creek miners tally 34 dead from Fraterville explosion. Goliad tornado kills 92 and injures 103 demolishing 156 houses. relief pledged with free railway transport.
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Goliad
Texas
Sayers
Pavrific
High School Pupils to Perform in Decoration Day Concert
A Decoration Day concert at the Masonic Temple will feature about 200 high school pupils and a roster that includes Mrs. H. G. Keegan Mrs. William Miles Mrs. 8 C Moffat Miss Faust Mr. Stouder the Haydn quartet and violinist Harry Ross. Prof. William Miles will direct the chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
H. G. Keegan
William Miles
8. C. Moffat
Faust
Stouder
Haydn Quartet
Harry Ross
Local Notes From Small Towns And Nearby Cities
Mrs. C A Scott at 134 Baker Street is homebound with stomach trouble. Dr J Evanson of Columbia City plans a new residence. Mrs Frank Marvelius and Mrs A F Bolman travel to Bluffton for Frank Rupp's funeral. Mrs D Oakes and son De visit Mrs G B Bunyan in Fort Wayne from Roanoke. James Eaken, Roanoke native now in Fort Wayne, plans a grocery near St Joseph Hospital. Charles Dustman, Fort Wayne conductor, visits parents and expects a car on Robinson park line in two weeks. Mrs M Madden in 6 Madison Street learns her son Joseph was killed in a fire in Fort Jones California. funeral Friday.
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C. A. Scott
Baker Street
J. Evanson
Columbia City
Frank Marvelius
A. F. Bolman
Bluffton
Frank Rupp
Kendallville
St. Joseph Hospital
Roanoke Review
Chas. Dustman
Fort Wayne
Hiram Dustman
Charles
Robinson Park
Fort Wayne Traction Company
M. Madden
Madison Street
Fort Jones
Cal
Joseph
Ben is coming telegram misaddressed says Mrs Madden
Mrs Madden hopes her son is en route after a telegram she believes went to the wrong address. Charles Moore, a Fort Wayne fireman on the Pennsylvania Railroad, arrived Monday morning to visit his parents east of Columbia City.
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Ben
Boy Bitten by Dog Near Elkhart Threatens Death
Five year old son of George Forrey of a dairy farm north of Elkhart Ind was attacked by a neighbor s bull dog and seriously wounded The dog tore flesh and mauled the boy holding him while he lay defenseless The child was found near dead and may die with lasting disfigurement if he survives
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Elkhart
Ind
Anderson
George Forrey
Old Roanoke Seminary Holds Final Service
In Roanoke Indiana on Sunday evening the last religious service was held in the old Roanoke seminary attended by many. Speakers included Rev J L Goshert S A Grim Mrs Florence DeLong and others. The building will be torn down for a modern United Brethren structure. The seminary, started in 1860, faced destruction in a storm but was rebuilt with local aid and later leased to Methodists before returning to United Brethren control.
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Roanoke
Ind
Roanoke Seminary
J. L. Goshert
S. A. Grim
Florence DeLong
Koontz
Ed Washmuth
Wilkins
W. C. Chafee
M. L. Spencer
United Brethren
Indiana
Methodists
The
Gaulois Arrives with Reception Squadron at Virginia Capes
The French cruiser Gaulois reached the Virginia capes this morning with the special squadron including the battleships Kearsarge and Alabama and cruiser Olympia. After passing Cape Henry they headed for Annapolis, where the ships were to moor around 5 PM. no shore messages were exchanged.
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Baltimore
Gaulois
Rochambeau
Washington
Virginia Capes
Kearsarge
Alabama
Olympia
Cape Henry
Chesapeake Bay
Annapolis
Coy Lassiter Safe After Roanoke Shooting Incident
Huntington Ind May 20 Coy Lassiter the man shot by F D Smith near Roanoke Friday night is reported out of danger by Dr Koontz. Smith was taken to Columbia City via Fort Wayne Saturday evening and remains in jail after prosecutors refused to lower bond to 2500.
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Huntington
Ind
Coy Lassiter
F. D. Smith
Roanoke
Koontz
Smith
Columbia City
Fort Wayne
Whitefeather
Milan Township Convention At Gar Creek Church
Milan township Sunday school convention set for Gar Creek church starting May 31 with a Saturday evening program including an address by Mr Blosser. Sunday schedule features instrumental music, lessons led by Jessie Rothgen, recitations by Emma Rothgen Maude Harper and a talk on What Benefit is a Sunday School to a Neighborhood by s Doty.
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Milan Township
Gar Creek Church
Blosser
Jessie Rothgen
Gar Creek
Emma Rothgen
S. Doty
Maude Harper
Sunday School Program Highlights Readied by Barnett Chapel
A Barnett Chapel Sunday school program lists 11:30 recitations by Edna Stauffer and Hattie Rothgeb, 1:30 Deveaux song and Mary Harper talk, 2:10 Barnett song and recitations, 2:30 John N Lake talk on getting workers, 3:00 E A K Hackett talk, 3:30 E F Yarnelle talk, and 4:00 Rev V J Becker address with prayers and song God be With You Till We Meet Again, concluding remarks by superintendents.
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Barnett Chapel Sunday
Edna Stauffer
Hattie Rothgeb
Deveaux
Mary Harper
Sadie Harper
Cora Rothgeb
Otto Clayton
Barnett School
Bessie Baker
Lizzie Rothgeb
John N. Lake
Fanny Johnson
Gorrell
E. A. K. Hackett
E. F. Yarnelle
V. J. Becker
Ettie Johnson
Local Briefs Highlight Weddings Deaths and Accidents
Dr Stults notified by telegram of the sudden death of his brother in law David Bucher. Several upcoming events include the fifteenth annual Eel River township schools commencement at Wesley M E church on Saturday June 14 and the wedding of Emma Kramer to August Deuter on Wednesday June 11 at 6 pm. plus a birthday of notable residents.
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Stults
Huntington
David Bucher
Eel River Township
Wesley M. E. Church
W. S. Kramer
East Wayne Street
Emma
August Deuter
Louise Zwinder
H. A. Popp
California
Christina
Mary Popp
Frank P. Cross
Blue Lake
Wayne
Henry Cour
Wabash
Porter
Springfield
Cour
Casterline
William Donnell
The
Electric Works
Walnut Street
Sentinel
William Watkins
St. Mark’s Hospital
Salt Lake City
Miah
Bancroft
Oregon Short Line
Richmond
Ind
Panhandle
Fort Wayne Road
Watkins
Lucy McComb
Weeds Improve Poor Soils Through Deep Roots and Storage
Ainslee's Magazine notes weeds loosen subsoil by their deep roots allowing air and water to penetrate while drawing up potash and phosphoric acid. When plowed under these nutrients, especially on sandy or marshy lands, boost cereal and root crops. Perennial legumes also fix nitrogen improving soil fertility.
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Ainslee
Florida Beggar Weed Shows Soil and Fertilizer Value
Government trials report beggar weed improves soil texture and color after plowing under. Experiments indicate the crop returns substantial nitrogen, lime, phosphoric acid, and potash when burned to ashes. At four tons per acre the weed yields about $27.75 in fertilizing chemicals from soil previously worthless.
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Florida
Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills Endorsement
Mrs. A B Slemmer of Fort Wayne Indiana testifies that Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills act as a general tonic and nerve strengthener. The pills are sold for 50 cents a box by dealers and Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY, with portrait and signature on every package. Meyer Bros Co Fort Wayne also stock them.
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A. B. Slemmer
Monroe Street
Fort Wayne
Ind
A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
M. D
Meyer Bros. & Co
Druggists
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Cuban Republic
Cespedes
Beef. Jrust
Open Air Services
Loubet
Algy
Covington, KY
Coal Creek
Cincinnati
Lewisburg
Covington
Millens
Ball Park
Tenn
Fraterville
Leach
United Mine Workers of America
Little Elkhart
OLD Seminary
Boston
Shields’ Clothing CO
Calhoun St
Court House
Cole Ee
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