Peking Legation Guard Instructions After China Departure
War Department dispatches outline guard duties for Company B Ninth Infantry under Maj. B. B. Robertson to protect the American legation in Beijing. Guard to act only in defense of the legation or Americans and may cooperate with other forces if attacked. Separate report notes Russia expected to self-supply cotton. import down while production rises. cotton fields replacing wheat in some regions.
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Ashington
Chaffee
War Department
United States
China
Department
Pany B
Ninth Infantry
Tron Gird
Robertson
Russia
State Department
Hanauer
Mirfort
Germany
Post Office Closures and Officials Amid Turbulent Times
Notices report the removal and discontinuation of post offices at Pierston and Effner with addresses in Newton and Wells counties, plus bond approvals for Joseph Park and William Cassell as postmasters. Treasury balances show available cash and gold reserves with bond purchases, while land offices define mineral status in land disposition. Navy orders send various officers and ships for duty, with Admiral Remey's stay in New Zealand undetermined.
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Pierceton
Marcus KR Bishop
Effner
Newton County
Sheldon
Allen County
Joseph W. Park
Murray
Wells County
Indiana
William G. Cassell
Devore
Owen Ened
Secretary of the Treasury
Commissioner of the Land Office
United States
Edwin N. Gunulus
Ac Pernambuco
Granll
State Department
Olius
Gunsaulus
Ohio
Navy Department
Vancord
Alaska
Gold
Admiralty
Melbourne
Duckland
New Zealand
Kkiya
Admiral Remey
Ohio launched satire moves crowd at workingmen rally
The scene shows workers and a surging crowd reacting as the President spoke of patriotic unity and workers’ response to California during the finish of the war. A striking laborer heckles with a question about next week while companions urge him to stop.
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California
President praises Union Iron works in San Francisco speech
The speaker thanks God and lauds San Francisco workers at Union Iron Works for their skill and perseverance despite fuel and material hurdles. He recalls meeting volunteers from the Forty sixth and second United States, salutes California troops, and honors Merritt’s army and the Oregon, Olympia, and Dewey’s Manila campaign with frequent applause.
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Union Iron Works
San Francisco
Atlantic
Works
United States
Golden State
Philippine Islands
Merritt
Nation forward in shipbuilding and commerce speech
A speaker thanks the Union Iron Works workers and praises American shipbuilding. He urges he want for more ships and a US to Philippines cable line, stressing commerce unites nations and liberty for all. He endorses expansion, urges duty, humility before God, and leaves a cherished souvenir for his family.
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United States
Peeraecey
Peter Ahue
Union Works
San Francisco
Scott
Union Iron Works
Ohio
Sepa
Philippines
Universal Brotherhood of Man
Porto Rico
Guam
Wake Island
Hawaii
Tutuila
Launching of the Ohio Monitors Hyped by President and Delegation
At San Francisco on May 18 President Harrison and Cabinet members attended the christening of the new monitor Ohio. Miss Barber pressed the launch button as Miss Deshler christened the vessel, the hull slid down, water rose in waves, and a celebratory parade followed including naval honors and a swift return to the city.
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San Francisco
Ohio
Oregon
Harrison
Monterey
Nash
Deshler
Barber
McKinley
Army
Navy
Miss Barber
Secretary Long
Marine Guard
Slocum
Casey
Three Pretty Gifts Honor McKinley in San Francisco
May 15 in San Francisco, a burnished gold plate 5 inches diam bears the U S seal, California quartz shield, and flags, honoring the launching of the battleship Ohio. A tablet souvenir for Miss Helen Deshler and a portrait collage of McKinley, Deshler, and the Ohio are included.
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San Francisco
McKinley
Union Iron Works
California
California Republic
Ohio
United States
William McKinley
Cal
Irving M. Scott
Helen Deshler
President McKinley
Miss Deshler
Ae Helen Deshter
Wealdeat
States of America
Lanent
United State
President and Ohio visitors sail on the Slocum
The article notes Mrs. McKinley to press the button launching the Governor Nash of Ohio as his party travels with the President aboard the Slocum. It mentions Miss Helen Deschler and an Ohio contingent, with the Resolute chartered for other Ohio visitors and all Congress members, including Pacific coast members.
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California
Ohio
McKinley
Nash
Helen Deschler
Slocum
Congress
Pacific Coast
Ohio battleship to join navy as pride of force
The battleship Ohio will be the pride of the American navy, 388 foot waterline length and 72 foot 5 inch width. Displacement 12,500 tons with 18 knot speed, armed with a 12 inch main rifle and sixteen 6 inch secondary guns. Crew includes one flag officer, one commanding officer, sixteen wardroom officers, twelve junior officers and five warrant officers. The ship features an advanced engine room and extensive electrical and water systems, described as a steel city behind walls of steel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Oregon
Iowa
Reverend Maltbie D. Babcock Dies in Naples
News from New York reports Rev. Maltbie D. Babcock pastor of Brick Presbyterian Church died in Naples of Mediterranean fever after a brief illness. A Syracuse graduate in 1875, he studied Auburn Seminary and was ordained in 1882. He served First Presbyterian Lockport, then Baltimore, and in 18?? led Brick Church in New York after Dr. Van Dyke.
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New York
Maltbie D. Babcock
Brick Presbyterian Church
Naples
M. D. Babcock
Syracuse University
Auburn Theological Seminary
First Presbyterian
Lockport
Baltimore
Frank W. Gunsaulus
Henry van Dyke
William S Preston Former U S Consul Dies in France
Private advices from France report the death at Angouleme of William S Preston aged seventy four. Former United States consul at Liege Belgium and later at Cognac France, he retired from active life about seven years ago and was brother of the late Mgr Thomas Preston.
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New York
France
Angouleme
William S. Preston
United States
Liege
Belgium
Cognac
Mgr
Thomas Preston
Death of Detroit clergyman Mer. Edwin Joos in Monroe
Very Rev. Mer. Edwin Joos vicar general of Detroit diocese and domestic prelate to Pope Leo died in Monroe Michigan on May 18. Born in Belgium in 18 percent he came to the United States in 18 percent. Joos had been mentioned for a bishopric several times but declined the honor.
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Monroe, Mich
Mer. Edwin Joos
Detroit
Leo
Mar. Joos
Belgium
United States
Mgr. Joos
Duchess of Cleveland Dies in Germany at 1819 Birth
London May 18 Duchess Catherine Lucy Wilhelmina mother of Lord Rosebery died in Germany where she had gone for health. She was born in 1819 and first married in 183? to Lord Dalmeny eldest son of the fourth Earl of Rosebery, who died in 1851. In 1854 she married the fourth Duke of Cleveland who died in 18?.
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London
Catherine Lucy Wilhelmina
Duchess of Cleveland
Lord Rosebery
Germany
Lord Dalmeny
Earl of Rosebery
Duke of Cleveland
Death of Rev Thomas M Hopkins Elderly York Street Pastor
Denver May 18 Rev Thomas M Hopkins pastor of York Street Presbyterian Church died at 74 after apoplexy. He was among the oldest Presbyterian ministers and previously led congregations in several Ohio towns.
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Denver
Col
Thomas M. Hopkins
York Street Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Ohio
Concert by June graduates fills School 45 hall
Several hundred attended the School 45 assembly for the School 2 June graduating class concert, with reading from The Merchant of Venice, mandolin and guitar numbers, and a strong glee club showing. Proceeds of about 0 will fund a class gift to School 29, while State Factory Inspector McAbee praised the orderly crowd and safe gathering. Patrolmen assisted crowd control, though little aid was needed.
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School No. 29
Merchant of Venice
Duke of Venice
Clarence Barton
Antonio
Clyde Long
Bassanio
Joseph Overman
Gratiano
Rex Young
Shylock
Paul Akin
Salario
Fred Ward
Portia
Margaret Burke
Nerissa Edith Beck
Mr. Akin
Miss Burke
Beral
Grace Kernodell
van Buskirk
Julia Rhodes
Seegmiller
McAbee
Quigley
State Inspector flags seating violations at school concerts
Factory Inspector McAbee attended concerts in local schools to check compliance with public hall seating laws. At School No 10 assembly hall the venue was crowded, aisles were blocked, and Japanese lanterns posed a fire risk. A lantern burned before being dropped from its position on the line as authorities counted ten minutes to evacuate, indicating potential panic risk.
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McAbee
William Edwards Pioneer of Western Reserve Dies at 80
William Johnson Edwards, a direct descendant of Jonathan Edwards and a former Princeton University president, died last night aged eighty. A Warren County, Ohio native, he was a pioneer of the Western Reserve.
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Youngstown,o
William Johnson Edwards
Jonathan Edwards
Princeton University
Western Reserve
Warren County
Ohio
Istl
Question of Lineage and Heraldry Across Generations
A reader from Richmond asks the Indianapolis Journal editor to weigh in on legends of descent from Adam and other biblical forebears. He cites Robert Deniston Hume and a Philadelphia matron, questions heraldic devices for Noah, argues the need for authentic arms, and requests the editor’s informed opinion on noble lineage and insignia.
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Indianapolis Journal
Robert Deniston Hume
San Francisco
Adam
Israel
Ireland
Argyleshire
Scotland
Alfred the Great
Charlemagne
Mr. Molitor
Philadelphia
Powys
Hume
California
God
Noah
Mount
Ararat
Richmond, Ind
Major Edward Evarts Dies in Alameda Army Figure and Cousin of Evarts
ALAMEDA Cal May 15 Major Edward Evarts United States army retired is dead at his residence in this city He was a cousin of the late Senator William M Evarts and well known in army circles in California and other States.
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Alameda
Cal
Edward Evarts
United States Army
William M. Evarts
California
Huge Vario painting removed from Christ's Hospital hall
A colossal two and a half ton canvas by Antonio Vario, long displayed in Christ's Hospital Great Hall, was lowered yesterday. The 80 by 15 foot work commemorates the Royal Mathematical Scholarship, created by King Charles II. It will be taken to Horsham with the bluecoat boys for cleaning and rehanging after removal under C. W. Carey.
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London Mail
Christ's Hospital
Antonio Vario
Royal Mathematical Scholarship
Charles II
Charles Lamb
Coleridge
Vario
Horsham
C. W. Carey
Royal Holloway College
Carey
A Stupid Bird in Western Wetlands
A New Orleans traveler reports a peculiar aquatic fowl known as a shag. He describes its lazy behavior, noting how a water hen repeatedly takes its catch after the shag overreaches for fish, sometimes letting three hens feed before the shag eats. The account blends humor with a curious naturalist tone.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
New Orleans
Convie
Indiana Delegates Named for National Civic Federation
Governor Durbin announced the Indiana slate of delegates to the National Civic Federation conference in Buffalo this Thursday and Friday. The list includes T. B. Howard of South Bend Union B. Hunt state official William L. Taylor John C. Wingate and others.
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Durbin
State officials named for Buffalo conference delegates
Governor Durbin plans to attend a Buffalo conference with a large slate of state officials named as delegates. The list includes commissioner Parks M. Martin of Spencer state tax commissioner John H. Stot senburg of New Albany Louis Legler of Evansville Alpheus G. Compton of Richmond H B Brown of Valparaiso Straf ford Maxin of Elkhart August H Koern er of Jasper W E Stone president Pur due University Lafayette M W Walsh of Fort Wayne William P Rogers of Bloomington The Governor noted that State Auditor Hart Secretary of State Hunt and Attorney General Taylor would attend as state government delegates immdiately. Durbin plans to go to Buffalo himself.
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Parks M. Martin
Spencer
John H. Stotsenburg
New Albany
Louis Legler
Evansville
Alpheus G. Compton
Richmond
H. B. Brown
Valparaiso
Strafford Maxin
Elkhart
August H. Koerner
Jasper
W. E. Stone
Purdue University
Lafayette
M. W. Walsh
Fort Wayne
William P. Rogers
Bloomington
Hart
Hunt
Taylor
Durbin
Buffalo
City News Items Highlight Local Personalities and Events
Mrs A J Graham of Rochester visits sister on North Pennsylvania street. Mrs George N Ness of Kansas City visits her parents there. Bankruptcy petition filed by James R Christian of Noblesville with assets and liabilities listed. Hugh H Hanna elected trustee of Tuskegee Institute. Marion County schools close for term. 154 graduates expected. P W Dykema leaving for New York to teach music and psychology. Relief draft sent to Jacksonville for fire victims. William F Schuessler marks 11th year at Denison Hotel. Merrill Moores travels to Bowling Green for Ohio River boundary case. Funeral for Elizabeth Butterworth to be held at Hoyt avenue home. Hospital fund drive and subscriptions planned by Dr Halstead. Sallie Boyd arrested for theft. $110 recovered. Certification extended to Indianapolis MTHS S to admit Wellesley College. June ’01 class picnic held at Riverside Park. Murphy Gospel Temperance League meetings announced. Public telia nce events scheduled with Indiana speakers.
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A. J. Graham
Rochester
N. Y
Edward Taylor
Pennsylvania Street
George N. Ness
Kansas City
John Landers
North Pennsylvania Street
United States
James R. Christian
Noblesville
Hugh H. Hanna
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute
Hanna
Marion County
Indianapolis
P. W. Dykema
Felix Adler School of Ethical Culture
New York
Board of Trade Relief Committee
Jacksonville
Fla
Bowden
A. M. Ives
William F. Schuessler
Denison
Schuessler
Mr. Moore
Merrill Moores
Bowling Green
Kentucky
Ohio River Boundary
United States Supreme Court
Elizabeth Butterworth
Hoyt Avenue
England
Methodist Hospital
Halstead
Sallie Boyd
North Illinois Street
Holtz and Morgan
H. F. Chappel
Riverside Park
Mamie White
Grace Hunter
Maud Dean
Olive, Staples
Alice Good
Edith Dockweller
Zenith Eller
Laura Matthews
Mary Lawson
Messrs
Lorenz Wachtstetter
Wit Bridges
John Holliday
Herbert Kipp
Walter Geckter
Chuard Seldon
Joseph Moran
Thomas Skirk
Normanat
Henry Hoes
Garry Bowser
Clarence Yocum
Ralph Teeter
Murphy Gospel Temperance League
Alabama
Senator
Marion Crosby
Central Universal Church
New Jersey
Fifteenth Streets
State WCTU forecasts big Indiana membership gain this year
Mrs. Mary Balch, state secretary, predicts at least 1.50 new members will join the State WCTU before Sept 15, claiming Indiana may secure the banner for the largest increase to be announced at the national convention in Fort Worth in November. The department board meets in Columbus June 5 to 7 with 36 department superintendents reporting.
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Shelton
Mary Balch
State Women's Christian Temperance Union
Indiana
Fort Worth
Tex
Columbus
Insanity of a Boy: Roger Sherman Declared Mentally Unfit
Roger H. Sherman aged fourteen living with his mother at M417 East Eleventh street was yesterday declared insane. He is described as violent at times and in need of restraint to prevent running away or causing harm. Doctors note a serious childhood spinal meningitis attack that affected his brain.
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Roger H. Sherman
L. H. Sherman
East Eleventh Street
Death of Mrs Reat Linked to Local Clergy Family
Dr. M L Wells of this city learned yesterday of the death of Rev A H Reats wife in Sadorus Illinois. Reat formerly pastored Edwin Ray Church here and served Greenwood and Columbus and other charges in the South eastern Indiana Conference. Mrs Reat was sister to Dr Merritt Wells and Dr M L Wells of Indianapolis and Rev A Wells of Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Wells
A. H. Reat
Sadorus
Ill
Reat
Edwin Ray Church
Greenwood
Columbus
Death of Enoch Wood after drunkenness charge
Enoch Wood aged sixty three died early yesterday at 151 East Washington street from acute alcoholism after a Police Court appearance on drunkenness. He recently came from Murdoch Illinois and was a veteran. He leaves a widow and several children in Murdoch and nieces here.
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Enoch Wood
East Washington Street
Jacobse
Hicks
Jie
Murdoch
Ill
War minister to tighten conscript medical exams in France
General Andre to issue strict procedures for medical examinations amid consuming tuberculosis fears. Circular targets principal medical officers and calls for returns on troop health at French stations and colonies. Measures aim to remove consumptives from active service to curb contagion and localize the disease’s impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Andre
Principel
France
Humphreys' Specific Manual Pocket Guide Ad
A list of international drugstore addresses and pharmacies followed by a note about Humphreys' Specific Manual, a pocket epitome of domestic medical practice mailed for view. The document names Paris London Vienna Alexandria Lisbon Barcelona Brussels Rio de Janeiro Buenos Aires Mexico City Havana Honolulu Panama Canada and drug stores and mentions Humphreys Medicine Co.
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Paris
Etienne Marcel
London
King Edward St
Newgate St
Vienna
Stephaneplatz
Alexandria
Cherif Pacha
Lisbon
Rua de Arsenal
Barcelona
Calle Sta. Ann
Brussels
Havana
Teniente Rey
Y Compostela
S. Honolulu
Hollister Drug Co., Ltd
Panama
Plaza Santa Ana
Canada
Humphreys
Iewoten
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Alexia
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A. H. Rent
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