Logan Killed in Luzon Battle with Filipinos
Maj John A Logan Jr of the Thirty-third U S volunteers is reported killed in Luzon while leading his battalion in action near Dagupan San Jacinto and smaller engagements outline the rapid American advance and surrounding insurgent positions. The story notes his family, career, and President McKinley’s telegram of condolence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A Logan
Sinois
Mary A Logan
Washington
Youngstown
Logan
Root
Maj
Johnson
Mas. Logan
McKinley
San Jacinto
Mra McKinney
William M Kinley
John A. Logan, Jr
Murphysborough
Ill
West Point Academy
Wash- Tot
Edith Andrews
Dr. Andrews
Neal -Mallida
Lugan
Fies
Prsident McKinley
Assin
Leutenant
John Bates
Cuba
el Caney
Torgattuniry
Bates
Santa Clara
United States Volunteers
John A. Logan
Mary Louise Logan
Edith Josephine Logan
Manila
Thirty-third Infantry
San Fabian Battle Toll and Filipino Casualties
From San Fabian on Saturday an American force lost one officer and six men killed with twelve wounded. The Americans captured 29 Filipinos and 100 rifles and found 81 insurgents dead in trenches and fields. insurgents reportedly retreated toward Dagupan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Fabio
Dagupan
San Fabian
Post Office Appointments and Policy Highlight Year
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General John L. Bristow reports 14,6044 postmasters appointed in the year, 2935 new offices opened and 1605 closed, with rural free delivery expanding causing some closures. The report criticizes past removals for politics and notes office consolidations and private post offices being discontinued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Bristow
National Republican Committee to Meet in Washington
After talks between Senator Hanna and Charles F Dick the national Republican committee will convene in Washington on December 15 for two days to decide the time and place for the next national convention. Likely nominees for the convention include Chicago St Louis San Francisco Cleveland Minneapolis Denver Kansas City Milwaukee and Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
M A Hanna
Charles F Dick
National Republican Committee
Washington
Chicago
St Louis
San Francisco
Cresiland
Minneapolis
Denver
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Buffalo
Lost at sea and other items from London and Philadelphia
A stormy night near the Casquet rocks leads to the presumed loss of the Beygan straiver Belgique with 18 aboard, crew of 26, and multiple drownings during rescue attempts. Other items report US October imports at 72.7 million dollars with 29.5 million duty free and exports at 125.2 million, ten months’ trade gap, and the Philadelphia schooner Willam M Bird wreck with ten dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Beygan Straiver Belgique
Antwerp
Alexandria
Casquet
Alderney
London & Southwestern Railway Company
Stella
St. Kilda
Washington
United States
Inet
Teo
Philadelphia
Willam M Bird
Charleston
D. C
New London
Conn
Frying Pan Shoals
Barrett
School Notes Highlight Classroom Decor and Activities
Miss Olive Ramsey visited several lower rooms on Wednesday. Marie Green of Mason City is a new pupil in Miss Nicholson's room. Edna Clark Pauline Forrest and Quinn visited this week. The 4th year geometry class finished plane geometry and began solid geometry. The Institute was a success with coverage to follow. The second year literature class gained new supplementary readings. The LaSalle football game ended 12 to 12. Four teachers added sash curtains to their rooms. Motter's primary room features birds pictures weather charts and a large stained glass window. The high school displays portraits banners and a football pennant with crimson and black decorations and the Stara and Stripes flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Ramsey
Marie Green
Mason City
Miss Nicholson
Edna Clark
Pauline Forrest
Quinn
LaSalle
Miss Bickerman
Nicholson
Baker
Carpenter
Miss Motter
Papire
Columbus
Daniel Webs
Bryant
Blaine
Washington
Lincoln
Gilmer
Henry
U. of
Lacon
Grain-O name advertised as a nourishing food drink
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a pure grain beverage aiding digestion and nerves not a stimulant, sold by grocers for about 4 4 a package. Also a notice from J O Boulter a Silver Lake Nurseryman pledges honest service and to replace losses with reliable stock after switching from middleman to direct sales in Ohio nurseries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake Nur
Ohio
J. O. Boulter
Grain o coffee substitute and local loan firm notes
An article extols Grain o as a coffee substitute in stores, claiming near coffee taste, low cost, and free use for children. It also reports John Thompson & Ben loaning $25,000 to a Pekora party secured by Henry county land, praising local finance. Dr Seelye Wintergreen Ointment sold as a top salve with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
John 8
Lacon Journal
Dr Powell's
TE Gapen
Obituary of Samuel Holmes Pioneer of Putnam County
Samuel Holmes born January 4 1822 in Trenton New Jersey died November 7 1899 at his home farm one mile east of Henry He moved with his family to Putnam County in 1835 and endured pioneer life He married Sarah White in 1846 and later Sarah Taber in 1869 He traveled to California 1850 1852 and returned to farm near Henry He served as Justice of the Peace and was known for memory and community leadership His death followed by his wife and granddaughter Maude in attendance with services held at the New Church and burial at the family cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Holmes
Henry
Trenton
New Jersey
Lancashire
England
Putnam County
Holmeag
Philadelphia
Holmen
Bifes
Sarah White
Anna
George Hulme
Jane
Amos
Ide
Holmes
Chicago
California
Nicaragus
Hopewell Township
Lamp Stables
Joseph
Sarah Taber
Hile
Justine
Orus
Himap
Daglarad
Maude
Thoraday
Death of Amanda Magnuson Megna 800 Near Putnam
The obituary notes the death of Amanda Megna 800 on Tuesday November 7 1899 at her Swede settlement home northwest of Putnam after brain trouble and lung illness. Dr Pollock of Princeton treated her as did others. Her death brings deep sympathy to her father mother brothers and sister and a large circle of friends. Funeral at the Swedish Lutheran church north of Putnam conducted by Rey Appell of Peoria. Interment in Putnam cemetery Thursday. Mas O Christen son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Magnuson
Amanda Megna
New Jerusalem
Putnam
Pollock
Princeton
Rey Appell
Peoria
Mas O. Christenson
Woman's Club hears Chicago leader on Child Saving
An open meeting of the Woman's Club at Mrs Dell Adams home attracted a large audience for Hastings HE Hart of Chicago who spoke on Child saving as state superintendent and Illinois Children's Home and Aid Society secretary. Prof Calhoun praised the work. music by Mrs Eagleston Miss Lohmiller Edward Powers and Clera Williams enhanced the program. Miss Henrietta Helper organized the event. next meeting set for Mrs Amanda Niece's, November 27, in department science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun
Eagleston
Lohmiller
Ottawa
Edwoa Powers
Clera Williams
Philanthrophy and Reform
Henrietta Helper
Woman's Club
Amanda Niece
Oseprinel
Townsend
fSec
Seelye Wasa-Tusa hailed as rapid pain remedy ad praised by users
A garbled ad touts Dr Seelye's Wasa-Tusa claiming quick relief for nervous head ache neuralgia back and kidney pains, muscle stomach and bowels, and even animal ailments. It cites testimonials from Albert Mackentitaley Anabelm Orange Co Cal and others, urging purchase for 50 cents a bottle with refunds offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ublic
John Leaderer
Salmon
Kai
Wasa Tusa
Albert Muckenthaler
Anahim
Cal
Soos Medicina Co
Adilune
Raw
Paxico
Kan
Jore
Albert Mackentitaley
Anabelm Orange Co
Cuay Center
A. B
Nesswander
Sedge
School tablets two fora maker for sile at this office
Fragmentary note reports school tablets sourced from a maker for sale at the office. It mentions country schools as suppliers and lacks clear dates or names.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tarlac
Aguinaldo
A. Logan
Col. Bell
Bamban
MacArthur
Supi
Young
San Nicolas
Coleman
Carrangolan
Nueva Visaya
San Jose
Carrangian
War Department
Luzon
the Mail Service
Intercat
Lost
National
Deus
Cha
Iporia
Kev L. Landenberger
Theodore Dis ‘Opway
Ast Ag
Mother Hiarth
Toosan
Acee
T K Stoner
Isaac M Forbes
J H Jones
Henry Vogelsang
HC Wright
George Nicholson
W Www Heath
Moses Hartley
DR. Seelye
Aufferera
Nees Coren
Thouganda
Donald Wallace
J. W. Niccd
Lil Novesm
David McDonough
Marahall
Atate
Tilinola
Maraball County
Hlinois
Maraball
Tina al
Olaime
Anid
Vald Ontate
Rnders
Algne
Mma J McDonough
Aqmidasiraliix
Nsw
Fort Ser de Calendit
Propak Taylor
Malvern
Othe
Orlh
Bodeilok, Jr
Bolorwick
Taylor
Hood
Sherwin-Williams
Tom Sanwit-Wittiswes
Sherwin Williams
W.B. Deck
Sapolio
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!