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26 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1899
Page
1
Incoherent OCR fragment references advertising and workers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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