Reception for Gen Siger in Detroit fuels Alger echo
The piece portrays Alger’s strong influence and Gov Pingree as a conduit for his views during a Detroit reception. It notes near-term Army expansion discussions, Secretary Root’s leadership, and tensions about reform and governance. The narrative frames Alger as pivotal to policy and provincial suppression of dissent.
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Wovsittsaron
Root
Iniwever
Downing Carini
Gren Miles
Congress
Iry Sigur
Detroit
Nate
Siger Im Daetrom
Pingree
Iren Alger
Bowldal
Owas
Bos Am PD
Bentey
Morrow’s Kidneoids Promise Quick Kidney Relief
testimonial from a Van Wert resident praising Morrow’s Kidneoids as a cure for backache dizziness and urinary issues. claims include dramatic improvements in pain mobility sleep and energy after two weeks with a descriptive booklet offered by John Morrow & Co chemists.
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Morrow
van Wirt
van Welt
Central
Ab Baes & Sond Deng
Croker Recants on Philippines Policy and Democratic Candidacy
Richard Croker publicly conceded he was wrong to oppose keeping the Philippines and defended Bryan’s stature while distancing himself from naming a convention candidate. He warned of divisions within the party, criticized imperialism, and signaled no current effort to influence New York delegates, noting the 10 month gap before the convention.
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New Pork
Apald Duestay
Richard Croker
Amu
Tien
Cain
Philippines
Timmot
Tsaid L
William J Bryan
Bryinert
Tlick
New York State
Croker
Spediab
Wasuinaian
Bryans
Thas
Mune
Bern
Presidente Nomititeon
Canti Montab Repubian Party
Orpeanis Union
de Tgeue
Phice
United States
Republians
Anm
de Teat Yn
Wacap
Ong Atts
Diave
Dougan
Dei Aeit
Dache
Warner
Blinow
Reed Wall
Congress
Guest list and local notices from Middlepoint and nearby towns
A fragmented list of social visits and local happenings includes John Ringwald and Jacob Distler hosting relatives in Middlepoint Ivasa City and Van Wert area. Reports cover political views, Democratic ticket support, barn fire and injuries, horse accident, travel to Washington and Decatur, and church picnics with notes on local candidates Mentzer and Hoverman in Tully Township.
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Peerott
John Ringwald
Jacob Distle
Mhieyathe
Hutchinson
Celica
Lee Thatchiteson
Malle
Gths
Washington
Gare
Wit Noor
Dr Ladds
van Wert
Ithoritis
Democratic Party
Satuday
Thay Wall
Bryant
WilLadso
Sarah
Badu
R OF Pollock
Ringewods
Shia
Geo Brown
Toriine
Ohio
FE Longwell
Jerry Swygart
Decatur
Ind
Luesday
de W IL Myers
Ft Wayne
Morgan Morday
Dixon Church
Dixon Sunday
Monrvesille
Jacob Beam
PD Cox
Clinton Hertel
Klinger Hros
Cox
Tully Township
Alex Mentzer
Mentzer
Tully
Hoserman
Mentsies
Hoverman
McKinley Faces Republican Split Over Ohio Aid and Hannaman
The Chronicle reports President McKinley is alarmed by a brewing Republican split as Ohio Republicans rally against Mark Hanna. Discontent spread to Michigan Nebraska South Dakota and Oregon amid war disapproval and shifts in party loyalty threaten his reelection prospects.
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Cacano
Chronicle
Washington
McKinley
Ohio
Mark Tinga
Mc Winley
Alger
Alper
Niame
Algers
McKinky
Nebraska
South Dakota
Oregon
Setfafe
Republican Party
Mark Hanna
Hann
Convention Program for Hoaglin Township Sunday School
Readable fragments show a convention program at Pleasant View ULT church on August 20 1899 with morning and afternoon sessions including devotions lessons by Rev Carey Rev Wortman and Rev Barker. A town entertainment section promotes the Pawnee Bill show with elaborate acts, horse stunts, parades and a whiskey advertisement urging social drinking.
Doans Kidney Pills Promote Local Health Claims
Residents of a near by town discuss the claimed benefits of Doans Kidney Pills as a remedy for back pain and fatigue. A testimonial from Mr. dos Cannan of Notte Findlay street Fostoria Ohio attributes relief after using the pills following a lengthy bout of kidney and muscular discomfort. The advertisement notes a nationwide claim and lists Rustin Milburn Co Buffalo as the distributor.
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Kustoria
Fostoria
Leipste
Resteria
Doan
da Resteria
Dos Cannan
Notte Findlay Street
Fostomia
Ohio
Aroman
Trase Harter Milling Co
Line Kade
Pepe
de Wena
Rustin Milburn
Buffalo
Yoso
Deans
Notice to Teachers Nom Bo Seeks Bid for State Road Work
Notice to teachers and bidders regarding the opening of sealed bids for furnishing delayed clothing and roadwork submissions. The joint Board of Van Wert County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to enter into contracts for material and labor. Administered by the county probate official, dated August 2, 1900.
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Ye County Board OF Schout HX Aminore
van Wert
Tyne Ant
Tanohore’ Institute
OTR GC
Yao
Delphos
steneGre
Karachi
Andar Ot Joint Board
Oun Hostone
Oto van Wort
Ohto
Local notes from Kok Town and area
Sunday School plans at 90 Plowing for wheat near Kok Town. Dayton excursion participants include several locals. Josiah Sheets and wife left for Kentucky on a pleasure trip last Thursday. Yellow figs reportedly abundant and tasty. Company Hfamer Rummel and Thomas King involved with unknown Micau ds across the state. Rex Slade gave a notable speech. Harmony church hosted a gathering for Mel Anderson Oak ley. Many locals took low fare to Detroit. Niagara Falls trip by Mrs Baxter of Westel and Mrs Baxter of Grover Hill. Typhoid fever arrives at the Chevalier Roth home. parents reportedly very concerned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Josiah Sheets
Kentucky
Chailes White
Hfamer Rummel
Thomas King
Bethel Church
Rex
Mel Anderson
Oakley
Harmony Church
Theket
T. G. Baxter
Wetasel
Mra J. Baxter
Grover Hill
Niagara Falla
Chevalier Roth
Ohio honors in Spanish American War enlistment figures
A Gen Axine report details Ohio's role in the Spanish American War. It notes Ohio furnished 15 164 men under the first call and 8 052 enlisted in the second, including hospital and signal corps, engineers, and immune units, with 223 privates and seven officers among the dead. It cites state discharge practices, claims for value of public property, and widespread mobilization across the state from April onward.
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Contusius
Axime
Olio
National Guard
United States
Ohio
Te Il
Signal Corps
United States Engineers
Oho
Mida
Astor Tax Burden Cited as The Price of Dying Briton
New York August 4 reports William Waldorf Astor faces annual quotas between 850000 and 200000 as income tax burden for becoming a British subject. He is taxed about 8340000 in England where the income tax equals three and one third percent on incomes over 2000 yearly. Storms devastate crops in Dakota and Minnesota. The Great Southern Hotel in Columbus passes to a receiver. Fire Department reform discussions arise in council with calls for a single chief and improved discipline. Jacob Densil of Union township sues for divorce from Susan Densil, alleging willful absence. wife now in Oklahoma, married October 12, 1462.
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New York
Wiliam Waldorf Astor
Dacome
Mr Astor
England
Ivor
Jacob Densil
Union Township
Susan Densil
Oklahoma
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