11 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1899
Page
1
Major Bell with 120 picked men of the Thirty-sixth regiment repulsed insurgent forces near Florida Blanco four miles from Guagua capturing a lieutenant and three armed privates. A second clash yielded another lieutenant and a private. Up to two days of outpost firing and rumors of hospital attacks follow.
An excerpt from a Chicago Inter Ocean piece recounts how soldiers vented tents at night. The veteran recalls building a rear opening by loosening stitches and propping sides with a stick to let air in while managing rain and wind.
In sight of San Francisco de Malabor the American force camps near Cavite where insurgents number about 5 000. After marching from Noveleta to Rosario few shots occurred and manyFilipinos wore white disguises. An expedition from Cavite toward Pasig river seeks to raise the Spanish river gunboat Ayat. General Schwan’s column moved from Bacoor to Cavite Viejo and Noveleta, with American losses of three officers and nine privates and unidentified enemy casualties.
Washington reports the navy will boost forces in the Philippines with the Brooklyn Nashville New Orleans and Badger among first to sail. Admiral Dewey says cutting insurgent supply lines is crucial while Manila advices note insurgents now struggle for food, signaling possible early collapse.
An old miner recounts Cecil Rhodes declining champagne to celebrate a gem find in Kimberley. Rhodes says he did not come to drink but to make money, a trait noted as part of his later wealth and career in South Africa. The anecdote, cited by the New York Sun, frames his early focus on profit over celebration.
Rome reports heavy rainfall in the Salerno district causing railways to be disrupted and extensive property damage. Dozens of fatalities are feared as the flood and landslides unfold across the region.
The text presents disjointed OCR scraps including dialogue about illness and washing faces, a barter of loans and misfortune, and a brief note about a tombstone design praised by a widow. It ends with a brief price comparison of uniform colors in battle, referencing a numeric ratio of killed men.
excerpts reveal club members acting as private detectives who track fellow members and report to detective agencies. Employers monitor expenditures or spouses suspect jealousy, raising concerns about loyalty and trust within social circles.
Several Woburn leather manufacturers who joined the American hide and leather combination say their retention at head of plants was promised but violated. They report being retired from active connection by the company’s executive board. Named are James Skinner John M Murdock William L Murdock John P Crane and Julius F Ramsdell.
Arthur M. Beaupre secretary of legation at Guatemala reached Washington after arrival late yesterday. He is reported to have been summoned regarding complaints against Minister Hunter.
George Joluisan of Carlisle bled to death from a hemorrhage at work for McCammon. The deceased, about 25, unmarried, had lived with his father’s family and recently moved with his mother Louisa. Ed Hilderbrand, urging Sullivan as a site for an axle factory, envisions a stock company and notes strong interest from Cincinnati and other cities.
Sullivan High suffers a 11 to 0 defeat to Vincennes in Saturday grid battle. The loss highlights Vincennes weakness and Sullivan gains motivation ahead of two upcoming games against Terre Haute High at Terre Haute this week.
D. Soames & Co offers quality tin work with durable materials at the lowest prices, promising reliable service and value for all tin installations and repairs.
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