Japan and Russia Set for Great War in Far East
Friday December 29 1899 reports growing preparations between Russia and Japan for a future massive clash in the Far East. Russia holds about 65 000 soldiers and 160 guns in the region with more to come, while Japan commands around 170 000 soldiers 415 guns plus 130 000 reserve and garrison troops. Both powers push arms and fortify positions as tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Japan
Port Arthur
Far East
Karen
Chitin
Open Door Policy Threat to Civilization, San Francisco View
The Open Door policy is seen as a menace to civilization by observers including Joan P. Young of the San Francisco Chronicles. He argues that Chinese labor and customs in California could flood markets, affecting wages and social order. He notes Chinese adaptability as a potential threat and questions the benefit of opening China to Western habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
San Francisco
Joan P. Young
Relnown
San Pradice
Fort St
Bir
Young
Celestial Empire
Mur‘kota
China
Repulia
Moody dead but his influence still felt across nations
A long obituary notes Dwight L. Moody's life from Chicago missions to Moody and Sankey revivals, praising his devotion and impact on Christian outreach. It contrasts his passing with Geronimo’s era and hints at broader social and political commentary scattered through the piece. The tone remains mournful and reverent, honoring Moody’s legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Northfield
Mass
Christendom
Dwight
L. Moody
Inter
North Market Street
Chicago
Ira D. Sankey
Thescene
Nickel in the Slot at Royal Hotel Pay Station
Marshall to host an automatic long distance telephone pay station at the Royal hotel from the Michigan Telephone Company. Manager Drake received the apparatus this morning and it will be installed in a booth at the Royal soon. The new pay station promises better long distance service than the grounded line previously in use.
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Marshall
the Royal Hotel
Michigan ‘Telephone Company
Drake
the Royal
Patent Granted for Telephone Attachment by Richardson
Herbert J Richardson has been granted a patent for a telephone attachment that holds the arm while dialing and provides a pad for notes. He has sold half the patent to W F Cowham of Jackson, McCormick Harvesting Co. agent, and they plan to market the item soon.
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Herbert J. [Richardson
W. F. Cowham
Jackson
McCormick Harvesting Co
Real estate transfers listed for various towns in 1887
Susan D Cole transfers 89 acres on section 15 Bedford to Fred L Ashley for 2000 dollars. Wesley O Dodd conveys undivided one tenth of 100 acres on road to Eugene A Dodd in Clarence for 150 dollars. Wim H Minot sells part of lot 983 Marshall in March 1887 for 31000 to Betsey A Roberts. Ethelbert Neal to Andrew Sutherland include lots 2 and 8 Kendall's add Ceresco Riva. Chris Casey to Wim A Rohrer lot 5 and ety of lot 4 block 99 Wesleyan Cemetery add Albion and 20 acres of undivided west half of section 17 Sheridan township. Alice Mason sells lot 7 Welch's third add Battle Creek for 22500. Betsey A Bailey to Thos H Janes 52 acre farm on section 5 Homer town. Thos H Janes to Betsey A Bailey 1g of lot 154 and w1g of lot 156 Homer village for 840 dollars.
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Susan D. Cole
Fred L. Ashley
Bedford
Wesley O. Dodd
Eugene A. Dodd
Clarence
Wim
H. Minot
Betsey A. Roberts
Marshall
Ethelbert Neal
Andrew Sutherland
Kendall
Ceresco
Riva
Chris. FE. Casey
Wim. A. Rohrer
Wesleyan Cemetery
Albion
Sheridan Township
Alice Mason
Eliza Reynolds
Welch
Betsey A. Bailey
H. Janes
See
Homer Town
H. Tanes
Homer
Diseased Stomachs and Shattered Nerves
An old health ad promotes Drake's Dyspepsia Cure and Nerve Restorer to treat indigestion and nervous symptoms. It claims the medicine cleanses inflammation, corrects digestion, purifies the blood, and strengthens the nerves. The ad urges use at first stomach trouble and lists Drakes's product in every druggist.
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Drake
Drase
Rheumatic Cure Praised And Mine Disaster Updates
Daniel Grenier credits Dr. Brown's Rheumatic Cure with curing his rheumatism after severe illness and a slow recovery. The letter extols the medicine as a blood purifier and notes sale by D. H. Thoxpton in Marshall, Michigan. Separate dispatch reports four more bodies recovered at Brazwell mine in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, with several still unlocated and Blavouic society canvassing households.
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Herbert Teuipaens
Bartls
Daniel A. Grenier
Brown
D. H. Thoxpson
Jeweler
State St
Marshall, Mich
Wil
Brownsville
Brazwell
Blavouic Society
Religious services and New Year events announced
Churches list Sunday sermons and services across denominations including German Lutheran, Baptist, Universalist, Christian Science, M E B, Catholic, Presbyterian, and union meetings. Notable items include Rev. C H Heidenrich at 10:30, Rev. A H Bailey’s "A Message for the New Year," and a New Year service at the Christian church with Rev P W McReynolds. Miss Maud Evans will sing, and temperance meeting led by Mrs I L Calkins features special music.
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C. BH. Heidenricha
German Lutheran Church
A. H. Bailey
Baptist Church
J. M. Gotchell
Universalist’ Church
Christian Scientiat Church
Ward Bros
L. N. Pattison
M. EB
Christian Church
P. W. McReynolds
Maud Evans
P. A. Baart
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Union Seu Perange
I. L. Calkins
Kalama- 200
Presbyterian R
Hamilton
Edna Ingersoll
Union Meubing
Epworth League
Christian Endeavor Societies
Christian Endeavor Society
Misa Myrtle Bender
Heavenly Record
Marriage Licenses List From Several Cities In Michigan
A long list of marriage licenses is published including pairs from Cleveland Albion Clarendon Homer Newton Fredonia Battle Creek Battle Creek Marshall and other towns. Names include Philip Silverstein Edythe Jacobs Claude Pritchard Kate Smith George Rockwell Margaret Katz and many more. Also an odd ad or note warns against indigestion urging a meat beverage as a remedy for indigestion constipation and prostrated nerves.
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Philip Silverstein
Cleveland
Edythe A. Jacobs
Albion
Claude Pritchard
Clarendon
Kate Smith
Homer
Geo. Rockwell
Newton
Margaret Katz
Fredonia
Daniel ML. Waite
Rosa Belle Survey
Battle Creek
Wright A. Gardner
Mabel Anderson
Hartford
Mich
John Sweet
Laura Sharp
David Swain
Edith Latta
Leroy
Austin Asks Volunteers for More Marriage Licenses
County Clerk Austin seeks three additional marriage licenses to bring the total to 6,050 by Monday. Since taking office January 1, 1897, the count rose from 4,750 to current, averaging over one license per day. If the pace continues, 1,800 licenses will have been issued in three years.
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Austin
Tolome
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Giurenci
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Veane J. Lasyler
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Euuna Alae Hall Borh
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Locrie M White
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D. W. Knicker Locker
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Oscar D. Fitch
Alma Spencer
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Gertrude M Lewis
Lloyd E. Yinger
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Robert H. Alexander
Gertrude H. Trefry
Jacob Henderson
Battle Creel
Baara C. Jones
Toledo
Peter B. Ernaburger
Rochester, Mich
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Michigan
Fast National Bank
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C. E. Gorham
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