Rule by America save for Philippines report in 1898
The Philippine commission reports unanimous support to keep the islands under American control. It covers colonial history, Aguinaldo, Dewey memoranda, and the incapacity for self rule among Filipinos while urging continued American occupation to prevent anarchy and secure peace, trade, and future prosperity.
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Washington
White House
Philippine Commission
Admiral Dewey
Aguinaldo
Manila
Spain
Katipunan Society
Masonic Order
Biac-Na- Bate
Cebu
Luzon
Augustine
United States
America
Dewey
Hong Kong
E. Spencer Pratt
Singapore
Pratt
Commodore Dewey
Fort Hong
Mira Bay
Willams
City
Olympia
Cavite
Anderson
Bacoor
Paranaque
Gen
Merritt
Nebraska Sentinel
Negros
Congress
General Otis
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Australia
India
Japan
Atlantic
Pacific
China
Siam
Straits Settlements Tonquin
Annam
J. G. Schurman
George Dewey
Charles Denby
Dean C. Worcester
A Dream of Heaven Poem by W A Conover
A September evening meditation on heaven and the heavenly home from Journal and Messenger. The narrator describes soaring with angels to gates of pearl and meeting loved ones who have passed, hearing voices, and anticipating face to face reunion in the celestial city. Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Schley in Alabama crowds honor Admiral in Birmingham
Birmingham crowded with visitors from across Alabama to honor Admiral and Mrs. Winfield S. Schley. Their arrival by train from Atlanta was late, triggering citywide signals as crowds gathered at the depot. A military cordon under Col. T. O. Smith maintained order amid the bustling scene.
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Derry
Otis
Luzon
Batangas
Lawton
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Winfield S. Schley
Atlanta
Col
T. O Smith
Alshama Setuntants
Reception Sparks Enthusiasm Across Community
A lively reception drew strong, warm energy from attendees, with organizers noting broad support and upbeat reactions. Guests praised the event’s atmosphere and expressed anticipation for forthcoming activities and programs.
Burglars Battle Officer in Ohio Fals Safe Break-In
In New Albany Indiana on a Sunday dawn, Sergeant Kendall and Watchman Clayton surprised burglars at the Ohio Fals chain works in Jeffersonville as they blew open the safe. Kendall fired on the intruder who fled after a pistol duel. another man was wounded but escaped. Only thirty dollars was secured from the safe.
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New Albany
Ind
Kendall
Clayton
Ohio Fals Chain Works
Jeffersonville
Citizens urged to aid armory fund for new Indiana guard
A letter from the adjutant general urges organizing a new infantry company in Fort Wayne to join the Indiana National Guard. Captain Meyer reports most men secured, with about sixty needed and fifty one on list. Armory cost around $200. local men cannot cover it, so citizens may subscribe. Twelve companies already mustered into state service.
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Adjutant General’s Office
Indiana National Guard
Meyer
Fort Wayne
National Guard
Tailors and value debated in suit pricing
A shopper questions whether paying for a tailor-made suit yields double the quality of ready-made options. The note, attributed to Reuben Patterson, invites readers to consider the cost-benefit of bespoke tailoring versus off-the-rack garments.
Good Roads in Miami County Progress Report
Peru Ind Nov 7 reports county roads to be improved next spring as township trustees have done extensive grading this fall. All main roads from the city have been re-graveled in the last two months, signaling better travel conditions ahead. Patterson's advertisement appears in the passage.
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Peru
Ind
County adds half a million to tax roll with more to come
The official states he has added 500000 dollars to the county tax duplicate and expects to uncover more unreturned property. Included is a 110000 dollar surplus held by Lafayette Savings bank, which the bank contests by arguing the amount was already returned to depositors.
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Lafayette Savings Bank
A venerable pastor preaches at German Lutheran church
The Huntington Herald notes Rev. H. Juengel of Fort Wayne delivered one of the best sermons at the German Lutheran church Sunday morning. Though retired due to age at seventy five, he remains scholarly and sharp eyed without glasses and has agreed to supply the pulpit regularly until a pastor is found.
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Huntington Herald
H. Juengel
Fort Wayne
Bargain Prices On Underwear and Women’s Wear This Week
Bargain offering lists items including underwear hosiery gloves mittens corsets ladies wool shirt waists wrappers floor oil cloth men s shirts neckwear outing flannel night robes. Special this week includes ladies 50c natural color vests or pants for 33c and men s 25c underwear at 15c children s union suits 22c.
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the Commission
Philppines
Bulacan
Heaven
W. A. Conover
Journal and Messenger
Gates of Pearl
Heavenly Father
Earth
Jesus
Schley
Sakae
Ier
Wrath St
N. Y
L. A. Stevens
Rev. W. Selner
Lutheran Church
B. H. Bacon
Rochester
Glen King
KCBS
Esgapr
Csc
Lut
Teopher
Reuben
Patterson
Miami
Patterson’s
Cc J. Welker
Children’s Union
SAM, Pete & Max's
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