Old Claremont journalist on Cuba and U S interests
A veteran writer recalls travel from Key West to Havana during a time of war, describing Moro Castle, Havana harbor, city streets, housing, and life in late February. He notes limited docks, shallow streets, scarce glass, iron barred windows, and hotel conditions with canvas beds and late breakfasts.
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Troy
Eorror Courier
Cuba
R. M. Fishback
Barry W. Fitch
Florida
Key West
Havana
Moro Castle
Blue Ridge
Virginia
Havana Bay
Gulf
We should take Cuba to expand the United States
T D Fitch argues from Key West to Havana that Cuba should be bought or seized by the U S. He notes tobacco from Vuelta Abajo, mentions a New Orleans dealer paying two hundred dollars per bale, and contemplates African American settlement there under U S protection. He asserts Spain must fall and urges aiding insurgents.
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Guage
Key West
Havana
Vuelte Abajo
United States
Cuba
Moro
Spain
Louisiana
Gulf
South
T. D. Fitch
Burglars Captured Near Locust Corner After Pursuit
Local report describes two burglars pursued by armed citizens and captured in Columbia at dawn. George Williams of Richmond Indiana and John Thomas of Cincinnati were arrested on horse stealing charges after a chase from Marion Butler’s residence near Locust Corner. A gold watch and pawn ticket were found. both denied revolvers, other cartridges found, with a $500 bail set before Batavia jail. Police suspect they belong to a larger gang active in nearby towns.
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Mr. Butler
Mr. B
Peter Wagal
Ginginnat
California
Columbia
George Williams
Richmond
Indiana
John Thomas
Eighth Street
Cincinnati
Thomas
Darky
Squire Short
Batavla
New Richmond
Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Penitentiary for Murderous Assault
State v Frank Davis ended with a guilty verdict for murderous assault after aOctober saloon scene in which Davis struck Tom Perkins with a hatchet crushing his skull. He was sentenced on Saturday to ten years in the penitentiary. The trial featured about 40 witnesses, and Judge Davis presided with noted calm.
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Frank Davis
Davis
Marks
Amos
Cincinnati
McDonald
Foraker
Mike Brant
Tom Perkins
Perkins
Marshal Fishback
Messrs
Frazier
Messrs. Frazier & Hicks
Young Davis
Dummy Davis
George W. Goodwin
Perintown
J. B. D. Silcott
Lindale
Charles Glaser
Moscow
Frank Ely
Amelia
James McMurehy
Felicity
Albert Williams
Williams Corner
Joseph Kirgan
C. R. Wise
Philip Aultmann
James E. Shaw
New Richmond
Jesse Hunt
Moore’s Fork
William Granoy
Bantam
FIRES HIS WIFE Serious Accident at Withamayille
Three people were severely burned when a cooking accident caused an inflammable mixture to ignite. John Huis hurried to save his wife but burned fabric caught fire, spreading to his wife, his sister, and himself. The house barely escaped destruction. all will recover though injuries are painful.
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John Huis
Withamayille
Hulz
Clermont County
Bantam
Valentine Mnehbacker
Jacob Isler
Mr. Musbacker
General Grant
Methodist Church Fresco Plans By Turner Impress Local Ladies
The Cincinnati contractor Roland Turner fills the Methodist church with plans praised as chaste and beautiful. Walls will feature tan coloring, green and gold panels, carved corner pieces, and paneled ceilings with gothic elements. The work aims to exalt worship through art and music, reflecting the era's devotion. In Batavia, William Perkins mourns the loss of his cow and his aged horse, awaiting a new start. Fatal flames claim a young girl and 13 old men in a separate, deadly fire incident.
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Roland Turner
Cincinnati
Music Hall
William Perkins
Batavia
William
U. B
Presbyterian
Methodist
Morris
Boston
Massassi
Bell
George Chatterton
Batavia Quartet
Judge Breeding
Jesus Christ
St. Joho
I Wbd
Dr. Bishop
Judge
Golden Wedding Esteemed Meir Couple In Amelia Nod
The fiftieth wedding anniversary of John and Mary Meir was celebrated near Amelia with family and friends present. A supper followed and several distant guests attended from Almeda California Dubuque Iowa and Mt Vernon Indiana. The couple enjoys good health and prosperity as relatives shared gifts and well wishes. Batavia Republicans in convention last Saturday released nominations for township and corporation offices and for school board.
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John
Mary Meir
Amelia
Fred Voogt
Almeda
California
George Mehl
Dubuque
Iowa
Mt. Vernon
Indiana
Providence
Batavia Republicans
Batavia School
Batavia
Joseph I, Kidd
Daenesereetes
Melior
Agsessor Chrie Kmawer
Esciecere
John &. Robinson
Nelson Applegate
Cemetery Trustee Corporation
Ereecaetach Oh
Frank Knauer
Commell
Frank C
Apple
Couneil
Paul Fi
Bie
Csaceyriers Spregad Eee
John O
Homecoming for Baum Family Brightens Batavia Ties
Batavians welcome Claus Baum and his family returning to their native town with plans to settle and build new improvements. Mrs Baum, a renowned farmer social figure and gifted singer, accompanies two children as they join the community.
Will Join Interests Olive Branch and Batavia Bands
The Olive Branch band and the Batavia band have formed a partnership and will practice together as one band under an undecided name. Practice nights alternate between Batavia and the Branch with about sixteen members, increasing to sixteen upon the return of Judge Hullek’s young men from Washington in June. P. F. Jamieson will direct and arrange the music, and promenade concerts are planned at the court house park all summer.
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Olive Branch
Batavia
Judge Hullek
Washington
P. F. Jamieson
Court House Park
Death of Peter Gaskins in Prison Shocks Batavia
The father of Peter Gaskins received word that his son died Sunday in a penitentiary at Columbus after bringing sulfuric acid into his cell. He was last serving a three year term for a murderous assault on Benny the Russian Jew. The death appears instantaneous and may suggest a violent mental breakdown. He will be buried in Batavia.
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Peter Gaskins
Benny
Gaskins
Batavia
Columbus
Ghost Social at Grange Hall and local notices
The Mr. Carmel Universalist Sunday school hosts a Ghost Social with old-time songs at Grange Hall on Saturday evening March 2, with a 7 o clock programme and refreshments for sale. Public invited. admission ten cents.
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Mr. Carmel Universalist Sunday School
Grange Hall
New Footwear Fashion Startles City Crowd
Eyewitnesses yesterday noticed an elegantly dressed woman wearing mismatched shoes, one a ten and the other a calf leather style. Social reaction ranged from curiosity to shock, with commentary on foot attire and public decorum amid urban street fashion bobbles.
Duckwall Lane Vacation Rejected by County Commissioners
The commissioners rejected the petition to vacate Duckwall lane running through O P Griffith and Miss Kate Duckwall lands after bond with George Beacham and C B Nichols as sureties was posted. A separate county road location report in Pierce township was dismissed as irregular and excessive. Services in Batavia churches continued despite snow with Easter plans and music noted by local clergy and choirs.
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O. P. Griffith
Duckwall Lane
Kate Duckwall
Batavia & Cincinnati
East Fork
George Beacham
C. B. Nichols
Pierce Township
F. M. Lindsley
Johnson
Trees
Sapp
Megara
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Locust Corner
Simmons Liver Regulator
Simmons
Mre
R, W.smith
Mctntosh
Blut
Ala
Vuar
Zro
Mushhacker
Pune
Pete Gaskins
Ghost Social
Afton
Ohio
Charles Blanchard
Cleveland
G. A. R. Post
Germany
Burg
Williamsburg
J. H. White
George Dillman
Messers, White & Dillman
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