War Seems Near as U S Forces Engage in China
A series of dispatches from Admiral Kempff and reports from London and Washington describe U S Marines and Russian troops engaging Chinese forces near Tientsin. News notes 2,000 troops heading to relieve Tientsin and a push to protect Americans as tensions rise around Peking and the legations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Kmpff
United States
Department
Hackett
Chefoo
Maj
Waller
Tientsin
Admiral Kempff
Tientain
Wallees
Kempfr
Brookyn
Kempff
Long
Admiral Crowninshield
Church
Admiral Remey
Asiatic Squadron
Manila
Taku
Brooklyn
Crowninshield
Remey
China
London
Prince Tuan
Wu Ting Fang
Nominates Alechuler for Governor at Springfield Demo Meet
Springfield delegates reaffirm 1896 platform and name national convention delegates. Car Harrison of Chicago Ben Cable of Island A B Trade of Chicago A R Williams of Carmi join delegates at large. Also notes Elizabeth town Ky death of Mrs De Shackleford and Utah revenue up to 267 211 955 with 1 31 months of fiscal year. Brigham Roberts sentenced to 150 fine or jail for unlawful cohabitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Democrate
Samuel Alechuler
Aurora
Gap
Car H. Harrison
Chicago
Ben T. Cable
Island
Trade
Dge
A. R. Williams
Carmi
Recelpta Incre
Washington
Werta
Utah
Sale
Lake City
Brigham Roverts
Norrell
End of Boer War News Signals Slender Dispatches
London dispatches from June 21 to June 27 report Roberts moving to split the Boer forces in the Orange Free State and preparation for a final push. Buller seizes Standerton while Heidelferg and other places are contested. Rebellious Cape Colony forces surrender. 220 men 281 horses 18 wagons and 100000 rounds capitulate.
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London
South Africa
Enid
Orange Free State
Roberts
Botha
Kruger
Lord Roberts
Buller
Standerton
Ian Hamilton
Heidelberg
Honingspruit
Rundle
Ficksburg-Seneral
War Office
Lord Robertson
Charles Warren
Cape Colanr
Orange River
DeVilliers
Train wreck near McDonough claims many lives in washout
A Southern Railway passenger train on the Macon branch collided with a washout about 1½ miles north of McDonough Georgia on Saturday night. The fire destroyed the train except the sleeper car. Thirty five people were killed and many more injured. A day later thirty seven bodies were recovered from the wreckage.
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Atlanta
Macon
Southern Railway
McDonough
Southern
End of Chicago Building Trades Strike Declared
The Bricklayers union withdrew from the Building Trades council in Chicago at 2:15 am marking the practical end of a strike that paralysed city construction for months. The stoppage began in October 1909, costing laborers about 159 600 dollars daily and affecting up to 50 000 workers within 100 miles of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bricklayers’ Union
Ttates Council
National Game standings of leading clubs up to date
The article presents updated tables showing the standing of the leading clubs in the national game. It lists positions, points, and key teams across the major organizations, reflecting current form and rankings.
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Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Cincinnati
New York
Six Die as Trains Collide Near Green Bay On Sunday
A northbound Chicago and Northwestern passenger train carrying excursionists to a Saengerfest collision with a freight train at DePere, five miles south of Green Bay, results in six deaths one missing and 34 injured. In Solomonville Arizona five children die in a Thatcher fire at night.
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Green Bay
Wis
Chicago & Northwestern
Depere
Here
Solomonville
Ariz
Thatcher
Nine business houses burned in Buss ey Iowa
Nine business houses and contents at Buss ey Iowa were destroyed by fire Tuesday morning causing an estimated loss of thirty thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ira
Bussey
Railway wreck claims two lives in Crownpoint
Crownpoint Indiana June 21 engineer Richard Ricksacker and fireman Moses Livingston were killed in a railroad wreck near here. The crash killed two members of the train crew and halted services pending investigation.
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Crownpoint
Ind
Richard Ricksacker
Moses Livingston
Here
Death of Mrs J B Cassaday wife of Wisconsin chief justice
Madison Wis June 27 Mrs J B Cassaday wife of the state supreme court chief justice died at 1 30 Tuesday morning A brief notice notes her death following the long illness and records her as the spouse of the jurist whose court serves the state.
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Madison, Wis
J. B. Cassaday
State Supreme Court
Mrs Eleavor Horrom Dies at Age 88
Mrs Eleavor Horrom born February 12 1812 in Warren County Ohio died June 19 1900 in her ninetyth year. She married Lyman Horrom March 16 1848 and lived in Putnam County before moving to Henry in 1664. She was the eldest of seven siblings and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church at age twelve.
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Lyman Horrom
Eleavor Horrom
Warren County
Ohio
Horrom
Putnam County
Henry
Mre Horrom
Elizabeth Powell
Esther Buyere
Mary Barnes
Temperance Coan
David Baker
Frank Baker
The
Jordan
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mare Horrom
Memorial service marks life of Mrs Horrom in Henry
The obituary notes Mrs Horrom's long church involvement and liberal benevolence totaling about $6000. She suffered paralytic affliction for 14 years yet remained devout, uttering faith at last. Funeral was June 21 1900 with ministers Rev A K Tullis Rev John Rogers and Rev John H Scott officiating. Executor C R Jonas named. personal estate awaits final valuation.
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Moe
New Church
Horrom
Hero
M. E. Church
A. K. Tullis
John Rogers
Princeville
John H. Scott
Gilman
Tulse
Rogers
Scott
Henry
C. R
Jonas
Death of Mrs Bridget Dwyer at Henry Illinois
The notice reports the death of Mrs Bridget Dwyer wife of the late John Dwyer at Henry Illinois from apoplexy or heart failure while caring for her grandchildren. Born in Limerick Ireland 71 years ago she emigrated about 60 years ago living a life of patience humility and charity. The funeral was held at St Josephs church with a requiem mass conducted by a visiting priest.
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Wrs
Johme Dwyer
Bridget Dwyer
John Dwyer
David
Thomas
David Dwyer
Lacon
Teachers’ Institute
Henry Seelye
Pallis Green
Limerick
Ireland
Erin
Ribs Dwyer
Henry
Johnna
William Dwyer
Momence
Thomas Dwyer
Job
Hyeson
Margaret Harney
Mary Meister
Edward
William Harney
Thos O'Brien
Hin
Thomas Real
St Joseph’s Church
Fr Koiery
Peru
Miss Jessie Widmer Dies After Illness at Ottawa Home
Jessie J. Widmer youngest daughter of Major J H Widmer died at the family residence in Ottawa Illinois on June 18 1800 pneumonia followed a period of poor health after a trip to Redlands California. Funeral services were held at the residence with Zev L Of Baird officiating and interment in Ottawa avenue cemetery. She was born February 8 1877 and graduated from the township high school in 1894. Her loss is mourned by family friends and the community.member of Ottawa and Henry communities attended the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie J. Widmer
J H. Widmer
Ottawa
Zev L. of. Baird
Ottawa Avenue
Althe
Township
Southern California
J. Hayes
Redlands
Altho
Miss Widmer
Ottawa Republican Times
Henry
W.T. Law
Nellie
Virginia
E H Hutchins
Marshall Downey
Deafness Cure Claim in Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can restore hearing and offers $100 for any case not cured, directing readers to send for free circulars from J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio, with a 75 cent druggist price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & Con
Toledo
Fate Fanetly-Pilte
Church Notes and Local Parish Updates
July appointment for Rev L G Landenberger set for the 8th Sunday the 16th. Sunday evenings now at 7 45 summer time. Presbyter ian church prepares sacrament service Thursday and observes Lord's Supper Sabbath morning with a sermon and story. Grace Presbyterian youths plan an excursion aboard the City of Peoria with dinner. Rev K Tullia attends a funeral in Streator. New parsonage frame rising. builder Mr Coltra pushing complete. Christian Endeavor calendar issued for six months. Presbyterian Sunday school now reviews monthly lease. ten young boys and girls announce acceptance of Jesus Christ.
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L. G. Landenberger
Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Ladiess Union of the
New Church
S. Ar Jones
Deacon Hill
Younge
Peoria
K. Tullia
Streator
Nrew Presbyterian
Nrew Presbyterian Parsonage
Coltra
C. I
Presbyterian Sunday School
Burt
Carpenter
Locke
Campbell
Jesus Christ
Local News Notes and Social Update from Whitefield Corners
Whitefield Corners reports residents visiting and traveling relatives in Milo Wheatland Peoria and Saratoga Edmond Clark returns from Chicago. Local fishing trips at the lake bring modest luck while church and family visits occur in Saratoga Steuben and Homer Swift areas. The Republican office advertises legal blanks envelopes stationery engraving and printing services and a wedding inter Ocean subscription offer.
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Whitefield
Eilaabeth Fountain
Mason
Milo
Wheatland
Homer Swift
Willis
Peoria
Ed Clark
Chicago
Amos Thompson
Stephen Snder
Will Wright
Harry Monroe
Harry Snell
Pershing
Clark
Lester
Fosdick
A Benedict
Saratoga
Schurtz
LaHarpe Curthe
Tanquary
Bride
Elk
Chinson
Sparland Harbor
Steuben
Bethel Church
Ed Smith
George Griswold
Fureka
Henry
Lou Kik
Armour
Andrew Kelley
Wvanstob
Republican
Républican
Henry Republican
Inter Oceanr
Hirm Joureal
Inter Ocean
Ienry Republican
Cribe
Algo
Republican’office
"Incurable" Heart Disease Soon Cured Offer
An advertorial claims great improvements in heart disease treatment and offers $2.50 worth of new treatment free to readers. It cites Dr. Franklin Miles and lists cured cases, urging readers to request free treatment and reference the paper. The piece uses confident testimonials and marketing language.
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Franklin Files
Chicago
Frank Smith
Wabash Ave
Keester
A. Croce
Monnens Ave
Minn
A. P. Colburh
Blossipi Lng Irs MB
Morelan
Rogers
Whiu
Franklin Miles
State St
Pilgrim Hall in Plymouth Holds Colonial Relics and Artifacts
The Pilgrim Hall in Plymouth Massachusetts preserves colonial era treasures. Notable items include Miles Standish award Gov Carver's chair and the gun barrel linked to King Philip the last of the Wampanoags, along with long handed down documents.
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Plymouth
Mays
Miles Standish
Carver
King Philip
New Opera Trick Sparks Marriage Note in Ohio Journal
A humorous exchange in the Ohio State Journal features a bachelor subscriber promising marriage to access more books, with Lady Librarian offering a lending card and permission. The playful dialogue centers on library use and social convention.
How fast can a fish go
A boarding house discussion in Yonkers Statesman features a exchange about fish speed with a claim of a fish covering distance in about two minutes observed at a table.
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Repid
Yonkers
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Seymour
Admiral Seymour
Mols Democrats
Ian
Qver
Georgia
Bricklayers’ Union of Chicago
Paneed Avery
Jessie L. Widmer
Church Notes
Sporting Goods
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