England 3 Defeated and Guerilla Threats Rise
Special to Times London reports a severe defeat at Midder river where Gen Methuen's forces lost twelve thousand. Gen Waterhope was killed and many prisoners were taken. In the Philippines Col Smith captured insurgents near Malasaui and executed or hanged suspected bandits.
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London
Methuen
Midder River
Waterhope
Manila
Col. Smith
Seventeenth Infantry
Malasaui
Malasqui
Malasquui
MacaArthun
Bayombong
San Fernando
Pilar
Cavite
Vigan
Pena
Young
Benguet
A Sure Cure for Croup and Its Record
Hoarseness signals croup and a rough cough follows. Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at hoarseness or at the onset of the cough to prevent the attack. Widely used in homes across the land, it has twenty five years of uninterrupted success and is sold by all druggists.
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Swift
Randchild
Ruth Berkeley
Salinas
Kan
Chamberlain
Scott & Bowne
New York
Perfecto CO
Caxton
Chicago
O. W. Cunningham Goshen
Fire destroys pavilion at Simonton Lake
The pavilion at Simonton Lake burned Sunday after a fire started at the nearby store. Report says Elkhart parties had gathered there for the day and kindled the blaze. The loss is described as not serious.
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Simonton Lake
Elkhart Arties
Elkhart Review
Editor’s endorsement for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
An editor notes he prints for patrons and money, and in the Leader Courier Osceola Mills PA he states Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts magically and that none is better in his household. He adds if you have a cough, try it, for sale by all druggists.
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Leader Courier
Osceola Mills
Chamberlain
Garden improvements spark court park plan and bonds
County commissioners seal a garden bill reducing costs for court park updates from 588.05 to 382.99 and approve lighting expenses total 775.45 with city county split. January plans aim to fund 10000 bond maturities due February while auditor Berkey seeks a clean slate and possible January meeting of county council.
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Court Park
Deahl
Berkey
Board of Commissioners
Ratner Sues Garver Over Court Appearance Bond
Anna Ratner files a complaint in Justice Young's court alleging Joescon Garver must post $100 for his appearance after a waived arraignment. The case centers on damages tied to the court appearance requirement.
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Justice Young
Anna Ratner
Joescon Garver
Burt Lerry Company man visits to inspect furniture bill
Burt Lerry Company representative Tm Burt arrived to settle a bill for new furniture but was told to wait until installation and inspection are complete.
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Tm Burt
Burt-Lerry Company
Tole
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Gains Noted Approval
D. B. Johnston of Richmond Indiana suffers rheumatism since 1862 but reports relief after one application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He calls it magical and says his swollen foot improved quickly. Available through all druggists.
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Chamberlain
D. B. Johnston
Richmond
Ind
Abraham Lincoln Brick Tallies For Name Charm
In Congress, Abraham Lincoln Brick of Indiana attracts chatter for his long name. Hoosier colleagues say he may not be the historical Lincoln, but he certainly embodies the rest of his notable moniker.
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Congress
Abraham Lincoln
Indiana
Chicago Titaes-Herald
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted by Berlin Vermont Firm
IR S R Churchill of Berlin Vermont touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for piles and skin diseases claiming a baby was cured by the product. Warns against counterfeit imitations offered by others.
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Irs
R. Churchill
Berlin
DeWitt
Q. J. Beeson
Dredge Explosion Kills Two Men Near Winamac
A soiler used on the A. W. Willis and Son dredge on the Monon river near Winamac exploded Saturday. Engineer Sanders of Ohio and Michael Hodeck a local farmer on the dredge were killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Willis & Son
Monon
Winamac
Sanders
Ohio
Mchael Hodeck
Baker's troubles drive Bay City baker to kidney cure
Bay City is warned about kidney trouble from overwork in the baking trade. Mr. L. A. Mans credits Dr. A W Chase's Kidney Liver Pills with curing his ailment after druggist George Leyer recommended them. The ad warns of kidney disease progression and lists symptoms and a 25 cent box price.
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Bay City
Mich
L. A. Mans
Columbus Avenue
Michigan
George Leyer
A. W. Chase
Bright
The Chinese Capital Peking as a remarkable world city
A historic portrait of Peking the capital of China, its Mongol walls and layout dating to Kubla Khan era, and the unusual blend of Chinese and Manchu rule. It notes the ancient fortifications, nine gates, and the contrast between Manchu bannermen and the Chinese populace under a distant empire.
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Peking
China
Great Wall
Russia
Kubla Khan
Marco Polo
Question of Apport Hernly to Succeed Himself
Gossip on politics notes Charles S. Hernly faces no opposition for renomination as Republican state chair. An "organization week" in January will finalize party reorganization with apportionment of delegates to the 1900 state convention. Delegates total 1434 with 715 votes needed. changes affect Elahart county delegation and overall counts.
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Charles S. Hernly
Republican State Committee
Journal Bays
Charles 8S. Hernly
Republican State Central Committee
Pennsylvania
Hernly
Elahart County
Hood's Sarsaparilla Clears Up Purified Skin Claim
South Bend resident Edward H Willie reports a lifelong skin problem from infancy to age 20. After using Hood's Sarsaparilla he claims pimples disappeared and complexion improved following a few bottles.
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South Bend
Ind
Edward H. Willie
Hood
The Great Difference Pedestrian vs Wheelman Step Distances
The text compares walking and cycling motion. It notes a pedestrian covers about thirty inches per step while a cyclist covers about seventeen feet per pedal revolution. It adds that cycling is easier, with the rider lifting the foot twice as often, totaling about thirty-four feet per same time, while the pedestrian advances two and a half feet.
Goshen Mining expands land holdings in Missouri
The Goshen Mining and Investment Co purchased forty acres near Joplin Missouri, increasing their mining land to two hundred forty acres. Mines to begin operations once plants are erected.
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Goshen Mining & Investment Co
Joplin
To Hunt In Topeka and Freight Accident Report
Will Wise and Burt Smith traveled to Topeka for a day of hunting. A freight wreck on the Grand Rapids and Indiana near Auburn left twenty three cars piled and a tramp fatally hurt. Silver Brothers bought a new device to lower caskets, arriving yesterday.
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Will Wise
Burt Smith
Topeka
Grand Rapids & Indiana
Auburn
Silver Brothers
State Committee Unchanged as Indiana Republicans Meet
The Indianapolis Journal reports the Republican state central committee will mostly stay intact with three retirements. Vesey, Case, and New leave. Leonard, Goodrich, and Kealing replace them. Other members listed across districts. outcome uncertain as party leaders gauge governor race momentum.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Journal of Today
Republican State Central Committee
Hornley
Vesey
Allen County
Elmer Leonard
Myron L. Case
Dunkirk
James Good@drich
Winchester
H. S. New
Joseph Kealing
George A. Cunningham
Evansville
Nat. A. Hill
Bloomington
Geo. W. Self
Corydon
Thomas McNutt
Madison
Nicholas Filbeck
Terre Haute
Miles Ix. Moffat
Connersville
Fred A. Sims
Frankfort
Thomas J. McCoy
Rensselaer
Warren Bigler
Wabash
Elmer Crockett
South Bend
Democrats hold vote on Parks M. Martin chairmanship
Committeemen meet in Indianapolis the Wednesday after district meetings on January 9 to name the state chairman. The fate of Parks M. Martin as chair rests with the party vote.
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Parks M. Martin
Indianapolis
Testimonial for Chamberlain's Diarrhoea Remedy Cure
Myson suffered chronic diarrhoea for years until taking Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After two bottles of the 25 cent size, he was cured. Testimonial from ToHuomas C Bower of Glencoe Ohio hoping others may benefit.
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Myson
Chamberlain
ToHuomas C. Bower
Glencoe
Phosphorescent Seas Seen From a Revenue Cutter
A northern voyage report describes intense bioluminescent phosphorescence in the Bering Sea near 63 degrees north. A traveler recalls vivid white-glow seas, silver foam, and ships plowing through glowing water, with eerie, otherworldly illumination aboard the McCulloch.
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New York
English
McCulloch
Bering Sea
Washington Star
Shively Tops Democratic Gubernatorial Aspirants
B. F. Shively of South Bend is listed as the sole Democratic aspirant for nomination for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Shively
South Bend
Sam Ralston Retires From Secretary of State Campaign
Sam Ralston, a late candidate for the Secretary of State, announces his retirement from the race. He is described as another wise Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Ralston
Secretary of State
Enthusiastic Chairman Hornley Sees Bright Outlook
Chairman Hornley expresses optimism for the outlook as the Republican state committee gathers tomorrow with a plan for full attendance and coordinated efforts. The event signals party unity and active organizing ahead of upcoming proceedings.
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Hornley
The King of Pali in a Medieval Picture
The Geographical Journal describes a royal procession near Jepiroh with 1459 bowmen in loin cloths, a bodyguard of twenty in red gowns, and forty to fifty mounted followers. The king stands center under trees wearing a chain mail cap, surrounded by colorful turbans, bri dles, and jingling saddles as guards bow in friendship.
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Pali
Jepiroh
Spur Money Claimed By Windsor Chapel Choir
Windsor chapel choir boys enforce an ancient rule demanding five shillings from any officer wearing spurs in church. After a Sunday service an officer was fined when he wore spurs, and the boys claimed the spur money as required.
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St. George’s Chapel
Windsor Castle
Climate comparisons show scarce rainfall in southern Africa
Observations across the Cape Colony and South Africa reveal many regions with annual rainfall under ten inches. Meager twelve month totals persist outside near Cape Town, with Orange Free State around twenty inches and Transvaal reporting drought in mid year but rain from October onward.
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London Standard
South Africa
Cape Colony
England
Transvaal
Meteorological Commission
Cape of Good Hope
Cape Town
London
Orange Free State
Johannesburg
Basutoland
Grain-O advertised as a grain beverage for children
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute for children, claiming it tastes like coffee and costs about as much. It is described as made of pure grains and available in 15 and 25 cent sizes at grocers.
Rations for British Soldier in Europe Described
The British soldier is described as the best fed of his class in Europe. Daily rations include 16 ounces of bread 12 ounces of meat 2 ounces of rice 8 ounces of dried vegetables and 16 ounces of potatoes with weekly provisions of 2 ounces salt 4 ounces coffee and 9 ounces sugar.
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Europe
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Purify Blood and Liver
Advertisement for DeWitt’s Little Early Risers pills promoted as purifying the blood and cleansing the liver. The copy claimed invigorating effects and relief for constipation and liver troubles with O. J. Beeson listed as the advertiser.
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DeWitt
O. J. Beeson
Women Endure Church Scoldings Too Much at Home
An Atchison Globe remark notes women suffer scoldings from church preachers and husbands, claiming homes clutter with sofa cushions force men to lie folded like a jack knife to fit on lounges.
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Atchison Globe
One Minute Cough Cure Ad Promotes Quick Relief
An ad touts One Minute Cough Cure as a fast remedy for throat and lung troubles. It claims to prevent consumption and describes the product as harmless and pleasant, attributed to O. J. Beeson.
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O. J. Beeson
Vincennes Officer Investigate Death of Karl Wilson
Vincennes police probe the death of Karl Wilson 2 son of Thomas Wilson. The Christian Science family reportedly delayed medical care after a prolonged illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Karl Wilson
Thomas Wilson
Beggs' German Salvo Promoted as Piles Cure
The notice touts Beggs' German Salvo as a well known remedy for piles including bleeding itching and related symptoms. It claims the product is recognized by doctors and druggists as a sure cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mos
Nine Year Old Burglar Slips, Breaks Arm
Orren Gehring, a 9 year old burglar in Elkhart, slipped in his cell last night and broke his arm. His arraignment has been postponed because of the injury.
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Orren Gehring
Elkhart
Pharmacy Association President praises Cherry Cough Syrup and Beggs Pills
Henry Bollman of the Wisconsin State Pharmacy Association confirms long standing sales of Cherry Cough Syrup and Beggs Little Giant Pills. He endorses their performance as satisfactory and a reliable seller with a guarantee.
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Henry Bollman
State Pharmacy Association of Wisconsin
Sugar Beets Prosper in San Benito County California
A California grower notes a bumper sugar beet crop in San Benito county with average yields around twelve tons per acre at a net $3.50 per ton. Three Swedish brothers renting 278 acres reportedly produced eighteen to twenty tons per acre and expect about $6,000 in profit after expenses with minimal labor.
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Washington Star
San Benito County
Cal
California
Sweden
Fame and Names Spark a Cabman’s Confusion
During Rudyard Kipling’s illness American author Henry James told a London cabman Kipling’s al right. The cabman, puzzled, replied I dont seem to know the name o the ass. The tale, cited by St. Louis Republic, mocks fame.
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Kipling
Howells
Rudyard Kipling
Henry James
London
Pardonable Confusion in a Realistic Novel
Detroit Journal notes a character who blends romantic fiction tropes with modern realism. The girl with a broad forehead pleads for forgiveness while the inevitable man in frock coat declares this is the first chapter. The piece comments on the clash between old romance and contemporary narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Journal
Midland lodge treasurer J A Buck defaults on duties
A Midland lodge treasurer named J A Buck defaulted on his post and left duties unsettled. In Muncie the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel and Tin Workers pleaded guilty to embezzlement and was sentenced to a term ranging from two to fourteen years.
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J. A. Buck
Midland Lodge
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel and Tin Workers
Muncie
Bond Set in Ratner Case With Continuance Noted
The case against Ratner was continued until the 22nd of this month. Ratner gave bond in the amount of $50.
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Ratner
Where the Trouble Lies in a Chess of Words
The Chicago Evening Post quotes a witty exchange where a fair maiden declares she will, and a hopeful young man admits the ambiguity of desire. The society quip underscores the gap between speech and intention in courtship.
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Chicago Evening Post
Reverend Jones Arrested for Hunting on Farm Land
Fort Wayne pastor Rev. Ralph Jones of an M. E. church was arrested on Saturday and fined for hunting on a farmer's land without permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Jones
M. E
Fort Wayne
Son Reported At Home Of Clinton Township Residents
A son is reported at the home of Mr and Mrs N BR Bevaner in Clinton Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. BR. Bevaner
Clinton Township
Early printed Bibles command high sums in rare book markets
The Mazarin Bible sold for over 20000 dollars as a premier example of Gutenberg's printing from 1455 with 100 copies made and 85 yet missing. The Psalterium fetched 25000 dollars, six copies survive, printed by Faust and Schaeffer on parchment bearing the 1457 date. Latin editions dominated early output, with a 1462 Latin Bible priced at 7000 dollars and the 1514-1517 polyglot Bible marking a cross linguistic milestone.
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Gutenberg
Ador
Cardinal Mazarin
John Faust
Peter Schaeffer
Jack and Jill Tale of a Lost Pursuit
A fragmentary verse recounts Jack and Jill going downhill for water. Jack abandons Jill and attempts a sprint while Jill takes a Little Giant Pill, and Jacek discovers he is not present.
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Jack
Jill
Jil
Jacek
Japan to Ease Foreign Ownership in Mining
The Japanese government plans to introduce in the next diet session a law lifting restrictions on foreign participation in mining. Current law bans foreigners from shareholding in mining firms. the new measure would remove that ban. Officials expect foreign capital to flow once ownership privileges are allowed, potentially expanding to real estate and industrial shares. The empire's mining resources are described as undeveloped, attracting growing interest.
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Japan
A Sure Coffee Test
Test for coffee purity explains that pure coffee will float on water and barely color the water, while chicory mixed in will sink quickly, absorb the water, and tint it dark reddish.
Teething Relief Advertises Soorgina Syrup
An old rem edy is promoted for babies teething. Mrs. Winston's Soorgina Syrup claims to soothe the child ease gums relieve pain cure wind colic and diarrhea. Price is twenty five cents a bottle.
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