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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1899
Page
1
Fragmentary 19th century report describes a planned Native American tribal reorganization with chiefs and councils, land allotments, and U.S. federal court transfers. It notes elections, tribal funds, and the push toward a system aligning tribal governance with federal authority amid land disputes and citizenship debates.
The Dreyfus court martial begins with tense testimony and explosive exchanges. Gen Cernuschi and Col Journst present decisive statements while defense and prosecution clash over treason documents and suspects.
A fragmented report describes a deadly boiler explosion in Chipmin and Sargent area injuring several, with victims including Muete Miah and others. The blast caused widespread damage, disrupted transport, and prompted emergency responses across multiple locations. Several names appear, linking the incident to nearby communities and ongoing investigations.
In New York Labor Day celebrations drew thousands as parades formed across streets and districts. Police maintained order amid festivities with 14 bands and numerous unions marching to the Great American Expo grounds where speeches and rallies echoed through the day. City offices closed and business largely paused as workers enjoyed the holiday.
Report uses garbled OCR to describe a late night murder at Grind Crossing. It mentions Cheigo sept, Uoench and Herman Tilimthansen, a schoolmate Walter b fyveller, and a motive tied to revenge. Testimony links Hornech to the crime during a trial for arson.
A chaotic Sept issue details a Sound Keynote platform event with leaders including Simon and Lars, plus debate over renomination and war policy in the Philippines. It covers a large fire north of Baytty Sunday afternoon destroying thirty-two frame buildings, with two dwellings lost and damages estimated in the hundreds. The report also notes medical concerns, a death of an Indian voter, and other scattered incidents across towns, with no clear single focus.
Insurgents attacked a town near Manila with shelling and infantry assaults. Government forces, aided by gunboats and naval escorts, repelled the attack, inflicted casualties, and captured wounded. The engagement ended with insurgent losses and the fortifications dismantled, as transports prepared for river towing to U S ports.
Washington September 5 cabinet meeting covered long term Philippine policy with Schurman proposing a hopeful view of conditions. He suggested limited American force could quell Aguinaldo and insurgents, while acknowledging large native support is varied. a commission akin to DC’s would oversee three months, including customs and legal matters, under presidential control.
Rioters clash with police in Cheselond near Gad dingascine Sosonll torpeda. An officer fired into the crowd after orders to disperse, with stones thrown and several injured. A passerby was shot and mortally wounded, and a five year old girl killed in the bed. The Pottsburgh Coal Company formation is noted amid broader industrial tensions and dock controls. The day also brings pension and charity appeals as the nation contends with war losses and fundraising efforts.
A New York market review discusses strong activity and rising prices driven by demand, employment, wages, and expanding manufacturing capacity. Separately, Dominican politics unfold with President Fagueroa resigning and Horacio Vasquez forming a provisional government as unrest continues and Jimenes Sina Domingo is expected to arrive in Puerto Plata.
A Pretoria correspondent warns war between Britain and the Boer republic seems nearly certain, noting Boer scarcity and a looming exodus. Reports cite food-price spikes, bank distress, and commercial collapse as tensions rise across London, Washington, and Gibraltar amid diplomatic moves and naval activity.
A 19th century account describes stiletto as a slender blade embedded in common scissors, carried by women as a concealed weapon. It notes the blade’s pointed tip and ease of use, with Spanish American women depicted as quick and expert in wielding it to threaten rivals or attackers.
A fragmentary fashion and household note discusses the trends of pointed girdles versus round girdles with lace and ribbon trims. It includes a recipe style jelly method, toothbrush case sachet, lemon tonic for beauty, and belt designs, noting silk goods and decorative hems from a period voice.
The article extols beauty through full body health and cleanliness. It describes hot baths with brushes and cleansing powders, suggests ammonium in water, sponge baths, and various professional baths from Russian to Turkish. It emphasizes the link between hygiene and complexion, with practical tips.
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