Old Comrades Meet Famous Rough Riders
Veterans gather for a reunion marking a second meeting of the Famous Rough Riders with former members in attendance. The event highlights past battles and honors shared among comrades.
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1900
Page
3
Veterans gather for a reunion marking a second meeting of the Famous Rough Riders with former members in attendance. The event highlights past battles and honors shared among comrades.
Col Theodore Roosevelt attends the second annual reunion of his Rough Riders in Oklahoma City. A crowd of 5,000 greets him as he rides with dignitaries and veterans. He delivers a broad address stressing unity, duty, and civic decency, then accepts a sword gift and watches western sports before departing.
Two people die and 33 are wounded when a train wreck occurs at Track Siding near Butte Mont 12 miles away. Reports describe a chaotic scene with emergency crews responding to the crash.
National League leaders Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati Boston St Louis New York and American League leaders Chicago Milwaukee Cleveland Minneapolis Kansas City Detroit Buffalo and Indianapolis show win loss percentages. Tuesday results list games at Pittsburgh Cincinnati New York Chicago Philadelphia Kansas City Milwaukee Detroit Cleveland Indianapolis and Fort Wayne Dayton.
London July 4 The war office reports British casualties in South Africa totaling about 20 706 with 244 officers and 21404 noncommissioned killed and wounded 70 officers and 616 noncommissioned officers and men missing 65 officers and 2624 noncommissioned officers and men prisoners and 14 officers and 4204 noncommissioned officers and men died of disease 744 mixed figures The later notes also mention a party ticket and Christian Endeavor candidacy from London The storm reports from Milwaukee area describe severe rain and wind with unroofed buildings and drownings Three fishermen from Milwaukee reported missing and locations including Pewaukee Heaver Jam and St Peters church damages noted.
In Shanghai, male Chinese tailors reproduce American garment styles with exquisite lace and tucked muslin. A customer sought a lost button style and received dozen outfits all matching the sample, only to hear disappointment when the user exclaimed the button was not “likee.” The tale highlights cross cultural fashion copying and the humor of mimicry.
Cronje described as of Scottish descent with connections in a border county and linked to Galloway heritage. The note compares his warfare style to raiders. Separate report notes Himalayan antelope bones at Glen Eyrle near Pike's Peak and extinct horse remains, marking ancient fauna links.
Northeastern Boston area Coppa Hill once hosted a British fort during the Revolutionary War and helped fuel fires at Charlestown during the Battle of Bunker Hill. Puritan ministers are buried on its summit, and the ancient cemetery remains reverently preserved.
Excerpts hint at romantic intrigue with George's claimed love and sharp remarks among a social set. A concert anecdote recalls a singer performing through discomfort. The Philadelphia Bulletin notes a remark about a pin pricking during a final song.
Occasional phrases discuss baronets as descendants and the origin of a tale or poem. The text reads as a garbled excerpt with unclear names and context, limiting a concrete reconstruction of events or figures.
The mangled body of printer Capt W B Gallaher was found along the railroad near the city by Alex Clark. The inquest at City Hall heard witnesses and the jury returned a verdict in line with the displayed facts.
A fragment recounts a father telling his daughter she must seek intellectual achievement and keep a good name, followed by her marriage to a man named Gander. It briefly notes Spain’s African colony Rio de Oro, describing its location from Capes Bojador to Flance, its size, and potential resources and development prospects as reported by the Chicago Tribune.
A collection of quirky vignettes and snippets from newspapers and magazines. Humorous exchanges about sleep, diet, literary gossip, population estimates, marriage views, and a note on European forests. Contains a mix of playful quotes and curious facts.
Henry Camp carries off county honors as Lucon hosts a Woodmen log-rolling day. A grand procession led by Magnolia Band moves through Edward Street to the park. Judgefully, the event features races, log-cutting, a dog race, and a tug of war with Henry camp awarded $75 in prizes.
Three new dances selected from about twenty submitted will be introduced this year. Belieffield by Harry L. Braun Pittsburg Asbury by Isadore Bampton Lynn Ma s s and Dixon by JB Gay Ree EC Inenes were praised before the convention. Asbury Park N J correspondence notes the new dances and their popular reception. A Philadelphia North American correspondent adds that since McKinley’s inauguration the United States has solidified its role as a world power benefiting both nations.
Roosevelt Yates and Cullom will open their Illinois campaign today in Quincy. The event signals early efforts to rally support ahead of state contests and showcases key figures touring the region.
Nedrean January 3. Secretary Hay informed the British government that the United States regards the seizure of American flour at Delagea War by a British cruiser as wrongful and that indemnity is claimed. Weak OCR fragments noted.
Peter Green Sr. died recently at 72 and was buried in Camp Grove cemetery beside his wife. He emigrated to New York in 1846 and moved to Henry Illinois in 1851 where he wed Mary Marooney before settling on the Camp Grove farm 84 years ago. He had three sons William Thomas Peter and two daughters Mrs Frank Colgan and Mrs Eddie Colgan. He built a city home later moved back to the farm and was described as industrious and provident.
Harriet Granburg Losee born July 12 1818 New York joined Baptist church at 15 and married John Losee who died June 27 1888. She lived with son John J Losee in Lake City Calhoun County before dying June 15 1900 after a short illness. Funeral at M E church and burial in Franklin cemetery.
Mack Kline 37, son of George Kline, died Sunday June 24 1900 after years of locomotor ataxia. Born Saratoga township, lived in Henry, worked in clothing and groceries including Galva and Augusta. Survived by wife and four daughters. funeral held at home with Stevy Painter of the Congregational church officiating.
One size smaller after using Allen's Foot Hust powder shaken into shoes. It eases tight new shoes and relieves coins bunions and sore spots. Claims cure for swelling feet blisters calluses and sweating. Sold at druggists and shoe stores 25 cents. trial package free by mail Allen E. Olmatead Le Roy NY.
The Republican office promotes subscriptions and sales of legal blanks, promissory notes, and receipt books. It offers envelopes, stationery, and various printing services with low prices. It also advertises the Henry Republican weekly Inter Ocean Farm Journal and a combined offer, urging wide readership and wedding, birthday, and anniversary stationery orders.
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