Philippine Dispatch From Cavite Depot Chief in 1910s
Private A B Hisukn writes from Bacoon Cavite detailing life in the Philippines with dullness of town, prices for drinks and water, and a vivid tale of bamboo band and local hoppers. He reflects on entertainment, locals, and the struggle to occupy evenings, ending with cordial regards and duty notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bator
Cavite
Henary Sran
Philippines
Willpino
Winteraville
Yale
Senorita
Rola
Senora
Rio
Remarkable Corfu Woman Rebounds After Medical Trial
A Corfu nurse's woman’s health allegedly improved after treatment by two doctors. The patient reportedly suffered trouble for years, then recovered following a series of procedures. Records note the case and payment of $3.50 for services.
Man Held for Grand Jury in Blunt Saloon Fight
Millard Barrett was held for the grand jury in the sum of 300 after a preliminary examination before Mayor McEaua following a Saturday night clash in the Sixth ward. Pat Gaffney testified that he defended his son during a dispute at Elliots saloon, describing Barrett's slash with a razor and subsequent events. Witnesses described the struggle and damage to clothing, while a road of lumber was unloaded at the depot to repair platform damage from April floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Barrett
Pat Gaffney
Éor Elliot
Barrett
Gaffrey
Jasdoing
Wasiouti
iBarrett
Topaton
Dracet
Sher
Wras
Drepering For Construction And City Boulevards
Contractor Stringer leads Inep crew clearing brush and preparing the right of way for the boulevard project linking the upper city to Alikama Juallen's Court. Architect Lindsay from Zanesville consults with First M E church on remodeling plans while a justice court trial is set for Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stringer
Inep
Wiy
Jminong
Alikama
Lindsay
Zanesville
M. E
Death notices from Dunkite and Independence area
Deaths reported from Dunkite and nearby towns include Mrs Jane Swearingen Brady of South Fifth Street aged about 74, widow of Anthony Swearingen, died after long illness. Remains to Breakinville for interment. burial plans announce. Also David Buchanan of near Independence died at 73 after short illness. noted as prominent farmer and Buchanan family member. Richard L Ricks of Mt Pleasant died at 83 after heart trouble. funeral set Friday at 10 AM. commencement postponed due to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrb
Jane
Hamthomdaville
Boi Cris
Thosraty
Cbaries
Mra
Jes
Mea
Mary A. Lea
High
Indtown
Thodenéaeed
M. EK. Obhurch
Breakinville
David Buchanan
Near
Independence
Buchanan
Bern Aulterlog
Richard TL. Ricks
Mt. Pleasant
A.J
William White
Ons
Tennessed
Friends’ Church
Ricks
Piagant
Personal mentions fill city social page with names and visits
Geog ie Moore of Unionport and Wm Coleman of Pittsburgh are in the city on business. Mrs Ruth Knox visits her daughter in East Liverpool and Miss Elma Worley visits cousin Miss Ada Corbett of Beliaire. Local figures and travels include Cooke of Martins Ferry, B O Stamehorn, John E Malone, and many relatives visiting or returning from trips, a state funeral directors convention in Columbus, and plans for a Pan American Exposition trip to Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geogie Moore
Unaionport
Wm. Coleman
Pittebuurgh
Ruth Knox
Liverpool
Elma Worley
Ada Corbett
Beliaire
Cooke
Martin’s Ferry
B. O' Stamehorn
Bea
Etern
Oni
Neds
John ‘E. Malone
North
Atreet
B.W. Mettenberger
Columbus
Davis Weight
Cholsra
Morbumy
Bdaaty
Howard’ ‘Lewis
Alef
Stoubertville
Iaia
Mary A. Kerr
Day Guise
Mies
Vesta
Mra
Harley
Beleyna
Char
Wintersville
George Moore
Unionport
Amnoaog
Mien Grace Kollong
San Francisco
Misses Welle
Rosa Park
Florence Schnorrenbarg
Washington, Pa
Mera
Quartos Schellach
Braler
City Water Works
Ane City
Steubenville
Wheeling
Dr. Boxman
New Alexandria
Bosman
Ja Dennison
Mias Kittie Norris
Akron
Rows Alban
Weat
Market Street
Will
Denninon
Richards
Stats Bond
Diyson
Gav
Richarde
Geangs
Grange
Vasbloglard
Church of the Agapelon
Moone
Uae
Pittsburgh preacher receives call from Punxatawney church
Rev Charles A Ol rz formerly of Rehoboth church Pittsburgh received a call from Punxatawney church in spring and the meeting on May 16 opened auspiciously with large attendance Rev Coulter presiding and sermon by James Drummond. Married couple Frank Meed and Blanche Mandel in Ravenswood Chicago details noted.
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Presbyterian Bannse
Ponzantaghey
Charles A. Ol Rz
Rehoboth
Obar Pitteburgh
Kat
Jems Drummond
Bed
A. F Boyd
J. W. Bell
Alven
Clark
W. A. Clark
Frian Fa Tn Tate
Frank Meed Aou
Mies Blanche CG. Mandll
CO. Mandal
Pan Heddis
Seonterday Ih
Ravenewood
Chicago
Wid Waa
Piok
Toebride
Waa
Siager
Misa
Secret orders and Chinese law reform debated in synod
Pittsburg June 1 In the Reformed Presbyterian synod a bitter arraignment of secret societies occurred led by Rev John Wiffle of Colorado. The assembly considered labor unions alongside secret orders and urged a committee to study arms and aims of labor groups. A China relief measure sought repeal of the Chinese exclusion act granting equal rights and privileges, with votes to be taken in congregations and reported to President and Congress. Professor D Wilson led Friday morning devotion, and Moderator Martin announced committees for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Reformed Presbyterian Synod
John Wiffle
Colorado
Committee On Secret Societies
Daniel Chestnut
United States
Congress
Ye- Ufiong
Frida
Wison
Martin
Contempt arrests over bar exam questions in Ohio
Clay Runyan and Bert Steele were arrested in Columbus at the urging of the attorney general and brought before the supreme court on alleged contempt. They allegedly possessed copies of state bar exam questions and offered to sell them to students at the University of Michigan Cincinnati Western Reserve University and Ada Normal School. Runyan, a former state railroad office employee, and Steele, a printing company worker, allegedly arranged to split proceeds with others. Each was held on $500 bond for today's hearing with potential indeterminate prison under the offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
sColumbus
Clay
M Runyan
Bert. M.steela
Supreme Court
University of Michigan
University of Cincinnati
Western Reserve University
Ada Normal School
Runyan
State Commissioner of Railroads
Stogle
Nerve Pills Prominent Steubenville Endorsements
Local Steubenville readers praise Dr. A W Chase’s Nerve Pills for reliable nerve support and digestion. A quoted testimonial from Harry Stewart of Steubenville highlights personal use and steady benefits, noting availability at Steple’s Drug Store and in Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
A. W. Chase
Ail Monte
Dlatane
A. W
Harry
Bhorijan
Steuben
Dr. Chase
Beall
Steple
Norvs
Uffalo
A.W. Obase
M.D
Carnegie Warns of Continental Pact Against Britain
London June 5. Andrew Carnegie warned that continental powers may unite to “smash up the island of Great Britain.” He predicted the United States would intervene if Britain faced attack, just as Britain acted in the Spanish American War. He praised Anglo American ties and noted King Edward’s interest in U S business links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Andrew Carnegie
Great Britain
United States
Carnegie
Scotland
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Carnegie
New York Chamber of Commerce
Windsor
King Edward
Edward
Adenie
New York
Creasy Calls Speaker's Allegiance as Transit Bills Pass
Harrisburg June 6 The Focht and Emery rapid transit bills cleared second reading and head to third. Creasy protested a ruling and challenged the speaker’s allegiance to the people or corporations. Amendment attempts, rail car interchange limits, and eminent domain provisions shape the measures before final passage.
Chinese Bond Issue Divides Allies in Indemnity Debate
Washington outlines the Chinese indemnity of 337 million dollars and the clash over payment. Russia backs joint bond guarantees while Britain prefers individual guarantees. the United States worries over constitutional authority and Congress approval. A modus vivendi may emerge as talks continue with Hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
China
Banda
United States
Hay
Congress
Russia
City of Erie Wins 100 Mile Cleveland to Erie Race
On June 5 in Cleveland to Erie racing the steamer City of Erie beat the White Star line Tashman by 45 seconds. The City of Erie covered the 100 miles in 4 hours 19 minutes 9 seconds and won the Great Lakes speed championship and about $100,000 in bets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Erie
City of
Cleveland and Buffalo Transit Company
White Tar Company
Great Lakes
Transit Bills Advance in Harrisburg Session
Harrisburg June 4 The Emery and Focht rapid transit bills pass first reading in the house and will be taken for second and third readings this week. Senate amendments to the Ferrebee store bill and Garner mine inspectors bill were concurred in both measures now go to the governor. The Ferrebee bill levies a 26 percent tax on face value of store orders and coupons by corporations except coal and rain. The mine inspectors bill increases inspectors from 8 to 16 and provides for election by the people. Additional city amendments assign powers to the city recorder and public works directors, with council oversight and fitness-based appointments. The Snyder school appropriation bill seeks $1,000,000 to cover deficiencies caused by Governor Stone’s reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creasy
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Focht
Emery
House
Corporations Committee
Senate
Stone
Creany
Rawlings
Emery and Focht
Rules Committee
Ferrebee Company
Garner
Henderson
Allegheny
Pittsburg
City Recorder
Public Works and Public Safety
Snyder
Renee
Aiko Droughton
Clarion
Almira
New Castle
Gettysburg Battlefield
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