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Newspaper

The Harrison News

Location

Harrison, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1899

Page

1

Fragmentary notice on advertising and writers

Incoherent OCR fragment references advertising and workers.

American and Filipino forces clash near Calamba and Labao

On October 24 Manila dispatches report Maj Cheatham's battalion with infantry and artillery driving insurgents from Calamba trenches and pursuing them three miles with heavy losses. One American killed and three wounded from the 21st infantry. Lieut Ferguson and 20 scouts kill six mounted insurgents and seize eight with rifles. Gunboat Velos Marines lured ashore by flag of truce. one Marine killed, one wounded, one captured. Reinforcements from the 19th regiment embarked at Iloilo.

Manila Calamba Angeles Cheatham 87Th Infantry 21St Infantry 5Th Artillery Ferguson Labao Marivelos Iloilo 19Th Regiment Maj Reese Lloilo

Money Order System Shows Big Annual Rise Across the Year

The annual report of the post office money order system cites total issues at 224,958,363 dollars, up 20,364,492 from last year, with earnings of 1,591,638 dollars, up 395,004. War tax collected 579,886 dollars. New offices 4,396. domestic orders 29,007,870. international 968,501. Average order value 7.28 dollars, up 40 cents. Orders drawn in Cuba and paid here 3,345,098. Porto Rico figures 409,185 drawn for payment here.

Washington Post Office Department Cuba Porto Rico

American Army Officers to Observe Transvaal Conflicts

Four officers have been detailed to go to South Africa to observe and report on military operations in the Transvaal. Col Sumner, a brigadier general of volunteers, serves as military attache in London. Maj Storey, Capt Gibson, and Capt Slocum hold posts at New York Harbor, Columbus and Lisbon respectively, with Slocum already en route to Cape Town. The cruiser Dahlgren completed part of her speed trials, with a final run to follow as builders claim 29.46 knots is reachable.

Transvaal Col. Sumner United States London Maj Storey Governor’s Island Capt Gibson Columbus Slocum Lisbon Cape Town Dahlgren Bath Shen Lal

Hot October Weather Breaks Nebraskan Records

In Omaha Nebraska on October 24 1920 existing heat records for the last decade in October were broken over three days. Saturday's shade reading reached 89 degrees at 4 PM and Sunday stayed at 88 for four hours. Monday's high was 88 with humid conditions. A south wind gale accompanied the heat.

Omaha Neb Nebraska

McBride Confession Verified In Local Post Office Robbery

OSAWATOMIE Kansas October 24 The confession of J C McBride convict from Stillwater Minnesota of a post office robbery and murder here has been verified The marshal shot by McBride was almost certainly James Helms killed January 22 1895 The identities of the murderers had previously been unknown

Osawatomie Kan J. C. McBride Stillwater (Minn McBride James Helms

Opera Company Reorganized After Disbanding

The Lombardi Italian Grand Opera Co. reformed in Kansas City with Collamarini as financial backer. The company plans to tour Missouri Iowa Nebraska and the south following the Sunday disbandment.

Kansas City Lombardi Italian Grand Opera Co Collamarini Prima Donna Missouri Iowa Nebraska South

Fuller takes seat on bench at start of term

Washington October 24 Chief Justice Fuller officially assumes the bench for the current Supreme Court session while Justice Brewer remains indisposed since returning from Paris. Commissioner Paul leaves Philadelphia en route to Chicago to handle Transvaal government duties at an international congress and other business.

Washington Fuller United States Supreme Court Brewer Paris Paul Philadelphia Edwin van Duren Kruger International Commercial Congress Chicago

Choynski Stops More in Third Round Fight

St Louis on October 24 saw Joe Choynski, a famed California boxer, knockout Dick More of St Paul in the arena of the St Louis Athletic Club during a ten round bill that ended early in the third round.

St Louis Joe Choynski California Dick More St. Paul St. Louis Ahhletic Club

Syracuse bout ends early in seventh round loss

Syracuse boxer Ed Dunkhorst lost to Peter M. Her in the seventh round of a ten round scheduled match at the Monarch club on Monday night in Syracuse New York.

Syracuse N. Y Ed Dunkhorst Peter M.her Monarch Club Lere

Revolt at Mitchellville Industrial School in Iowa

Sixty seven defiant girls at the Mitchellville state industrial school revolted against management on Sunday night, wrecking over 10 000 dollars of property. Sheriff Stout and deputies corraled them and brought the offenders to Des Moines where they await punishment. ringleaders likely to face severe penalties.

Des Moines State Industrial School For Girls Mitchellville Stout

Veteran Perry Clark fatally stabbed in Sand Fork clash

In Gallipolis Ohio on October 24 Perry Clark a 52 year old Sand Fork resident struggled with Charles Eddy and a Mud Sock boy. Clark allegedly struck first and the fight ended when Eddy stabbed him four times fatally wounding him.

Gallipolis Perry Clark Sand Fork Charles Eddy Beaver Clark Young Eddy

Canadians South Africa contingent nears departure

Toronto on October 24 reports enlistment for the Canadian South Africa contingent nearly complete with the full regiment expected to depart by Tuesday night or Wednesday morning for Quebec for embarkation. Elsewhere in Michigan at Hoeventon on October 24 the second largest pump in the world with a 40 million gallon daily capacity was started at the Tamarack and Osceola stamp works, while Calumet and Hecla maintains the largest pump at 60 million gallons daily.

Toronto Ont Quebec Hoeventon Mich Tamarack Osceola Calumet and Hecla

Harvard launch John Harvard sold to Wisconsin

The launch John Harvard that has coached many Harvard crews was sold to the University of Wisconsin. Coach O'Dea is in Cambridge arranging transportation of the boat to Wisconsin.

Cambridge Mass John Harvard

Tragic drowning of Mrs Neister near Riverside Park

Emma Neister, of Topepo, killed herself Monday by drowning. She left home about 4 a.m. and her body was recovered from the river near Riverside park about 50 feet from shore. She had just given birth to a child a week earlier.

Richmond Man Arrested for Embezzlement at Carnegie Works

John Kelley, charged with embezzling at Carnegie steel works in Pittsburgh, was arrested in Richmond and sent to Pittsburgh Monday under guard of Detective Millen.

Richmond John Kelley Carnegie Steel Works Pittsburgh Millen

General Nelson Miles to Visit Omaha on Tuesday

Omaha Neb October 24 General Nelson A Miles will visit Omaha Tuesday arriving at 8 15 a m and being escorted to the Millard hotel where a reception was held for an hour.

Omaha Neb Nelson A Miles Millard Hotel

Two Die in Lumber Mill Boiler Explosion at Orange

An explosion from a boiler at the Luther & Moore lumber mill in Orange on Monday afternoon killed two men and injured eight others. Local and state authorities investigated the blast and identified the deceased and injured workers. The incident disrupted operations at the mill as rescuers aided survivors and secured the scene.

Orange Tex Luther & Moore

Yellow Fever Cases Rise in Jackson Miss

Eight new cases were reported in Jackson Monday night, bringing the total under treatment to 18. The city continues to battle an outbreak as health officials monitor the spread and response.

Jackson Miss

Minister Duran resigns after Barcelona suspension

MapRID reports on October 24 that Justice Minister Senor Duran resigns following the government decision to suspend constitutional guarantees at Barcelona, marking a political shakeup amid the unrest.

Maprid Senor Duran Barcelona

Freight space to South Africa sees rising demand

New York reports shipping agents say freight space to South Africa is in quick demand, driving up rates as carriers allocate more capacity to meet the surge.

New York South Africa

Illiana Murder at Kitchen's Bridge Quarrel Fatal

At Kitchen's bridge near Aprox Ill on Sunday Mrs. Michael Aukenbrand was killed by neighbor Mrs. A McLane after a quarrel. The incident occurred in the local vicinity and authorities are reporting the case as a homicide.

Aprox, Ill Michael Aukenbrand Kitchen’s Bridge A. McLane

Boers Advance as Kimberley Surrender Rumors Spread

Reports from Natal claim General Joubert and Commandant Vogan led a large Boer force firing on Dundee with reinforcements en route to Kimberley. Dispatches note Kruger’s surrender decision and a 9,000 strong Boer force near Ladysmith as the London press races to verify the evolving crisis.

Gen. Joubert Vogan Dundee Kimberley Transvaal Free State Daily Mail Ottawa Lord Minto South Africa Kruger London The Daily News Ladysmith Joubert Wogan Daily Telegraph

O Brien Firing Remark Triggers Poll Debate In Kilkenny

In Loxpon on October 24 Patrick O'Brien member for Kilkenny city challenged the colonial secretary Chamberlain over the supply estimates. The House debated as a vote of 316 to 26 passed a motion to withdraw. O'Brien left the chamber with a shouted line about army corps unless action was taken.

Patrick O’brie Kilkenny Bridgetary Colonies

Alarm in London Over General’s Troop Movements

Fragments indicate alarm in London over a general and his troops near Glencoe. Reports mention a large force surrounded by aircraft, with fighting strength estimated around 9 000. Parliament is referenced by the government amid grave concern in front.

Loxpon London Yule Glencoe

National burglary shocks Savoy as valuables vanish

London residents woke to a bold burglary at the Savoy Hotel. In Mrs York’s apartment, jewelry and bank notes were taken while the occupant, widow of an unnamed man, dined nearby. An alarm was raised as the intruder fled, with reports noting about ten thousand pounds in value and a Newark jeweler's involvement in the investigation.

London Savoy York Stockwel Stone Newark

Boers Attack Glencoe Report Amid Widespread War News

Dispatches from Ladysmith and Cape Town describe Boer forces pressing Dundee and Glencoe while British leaders warn of ongoing casualties. Reports note a Br itish defense at Elandslaagte and a Dundee setback followed by renewed provocations and searches for thieves in New York society.

Mand Joubert Kruger Glencoe War Office George Stewart White Natal Ladysmith Yule Dundee London White Times Colesburg Cape Colony Driekop Naarwpoort Bethulie East London

Fireman killed and another injured in ladder accident

In McKeErnsport Pennsylvania on October 24 fireman Rosebrough died and fireman Maloney was badly hurt during an afternoon ladder practice at the central fire station. The aerial ladder toppled and broke apart as the men reached the top, sending the workers tumbling from the ladder.

McKeErnsport Rosebrough Maloney Central Fire Station

Mexican City Notes on Salvador Ex-President

Cit of Mexico reports General Carlos Freta, ex-president of Salvador, staying in the capital. Salvadoreans here watch him closely, suspecting he plans another revolution.

Cit’c Mexico Carlos Freta Salvador

Injunction Proceedings Against Toledo Norwalk Fremont Road

In Lucas county Ohio the circuit court in Toledo began hearings to block further laying of tracks by the Toledo Norwalk and Fremont electric road and seek ouster of the line. The attorney general argues public highway rights on Maumee turnpike were granted to a private corporation and seeks damages of 20000 for already done.

Edco Circuit Court of Lucas County Toledo, Norwalk Maumee Turnpike

Home for Inebriate Women Planned in Columbus

The Central Woman's Christian Temperance Union in Columbus announces plans for a home for inebriate women, noting no U.S. institution exists and comparing to England's Duckworth home. Also, Fred J. Herman's resignation as Battery B captain was accepted. he moves to a new U.S. Army post and a new captain will be elected within 10 days.

Herman Columbus Fred J. Herman Cincinnati Adjt Axline United States Army Clarence Patton

Forest City Stone Co secretary treasurer secret marriage

William C. Stewart secretary treasurer of Forest City Stone Co secretly wed Estelle Patra teat of Coasting When Killed. Meanwhile in Wooster David Keifflin 80 found dead after bicycle mishap on steep hill near Overton. Star Pointer retired from racing to stud at Two-Minute Villa farm. Jackson & Huntington Railway Co incorporated to build through Jackson Gallia and Lawrence to tap Waterloo coal fields.

Cleveland, CO William C. Stewart Forest City Stone Co Estelle Patra Teat Cleveland, O Star Pointer W. J. White Pacer D. J. MecClary Pointer Mr. White Villa Columbus Jackson & Huntington Railway Co WV. H. Leete Lima Price Jackson Galiia Lawrence Waterloo

Campbell Gaussman assigns in Chillicothe Ohio

The undertaking firm Campbell and Gaussman assigned Monday to James Cahill citing poor business. Assets valued at about 1200 will cover liabilities. In Cleveland Ohio a Bessemer ore contract for 69000 tons was arranged at 24 dollars per ton for next quarter, likely for Ohio buyers. W S Wade named treasurer of restructured Cleveland Lorain Wheeling line, replacing H T Sanford and H R McMahon as secretary. Gen McClernand shows daily improvement in Springfield Ohio. The U S currency controller ordered a 25 percent dividend to creditors of insolvent First National Bank of Flushing Ohio.

Chillicothe, O Campbell & Gaussman James Cahill Cleveland Bessemer Association Bessemer Ohio Cleveland, V Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Railway W. S. Wade H. T. Sanford H. R. McMahon W. A. Numacher Washington First National Bank of Flushing Columbus Cincinnati

Notable Names in National Railway and Press Circles

National figures H. C. Urner treasurer of Little Miami Railroad Company James M. Glenn Vachel M. Anderson W. Smith president of Commercial Tribune Company and American Cotton Vil Company Capitalist Joseph Rawson of Jos Rawson & Sons Ree He rod appear in a scrambled OCR snippet listing prominent individuals and affiliations across rail, media, and commercial sectors.

James M. Glenn Vachel M. Anderson 8. W. Smith

Gallagher Loses Glove Fight on Foul at Club

At Rockport Athletic club on Monday night Denny Gallagher was disqualified in the sixth round when Loudon Campbell of Pittsburgh fouled him, ending the bout a round early. Separately, sewer excavations in ToLeepy uncovered numerous human bones on Oak street at a depth of 12 feet.

Cleveland, O Rockport Athletic Club Denny Gallagher Loudon Campbell Pittsburgh Toleepy Oak Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

TSO West Madison Cook Book F. L. Gillette Voi Maj. Cheatham Opera Company Reorganized Chief Justice Fuller Dick Moore Harvard ’O'D Gen. Miles O’brien Kilkenny City of Commons Bow Street Scotland Yard Stockwell Louise Stockwell Tiffany & Co Ezeta Qhio State News Cass Toledo, Norwalk and Fremont Toledo Bessemer Ore Wade Gen. McClernand Springfield McClernand National H. C. Urner, Treas Little Miami R.r.co Benj. F. Evans Banner Pack. & Prov. Co John L. Stettinius Longworth Estate Joseph Rawson Jos. Rawson & Sons David B. Gamble Procter & Gamble Co Ree Rod Perin Langdon Henry Stix Stix Krouse @ Co Godfrey Holterhoff G. W J. P. Marvin New York Weekly Tribune Citizens’ Bank Harrison, Ohio Frank Bowles John Knepfie Market St Harrison Cus Wuestefeld State and Broadway Th. R. Merrill Will Ascresters Walter Hartpence Joseph Bernhard Sonable
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