Spanish Merchantman Buena Ventura Captured Off Key West
The notice reports a blockade of Cuban ports and one Spanish ship captured while Alphonso XIII destruction remains unconfirmed. Spanish cruisers and torpedo craft left Cape Verde and returned, ready to sail on short notice. The volunteer army bill passed likely without debate and awaits presidential signature. Governor Tanner informed the War Department that 8,200 state guards are available and could raise 60,000 volunteers if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Alphonso XIII
Cape Verde Islands
Volunteer Army
Tanner
War Department
State Guard
Local Laconios April Showers and Town News
April showers bring leaves and swallows. A Klein's offers Mena cloth tops and silk shoes with many colors. Arbor Day prompts tree planting. Local notices on work, sickness, and a baby girl arrival. Town life includes limited war talk, a German church coffee event, and elevator/building updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klein's
A. Klein
Vici
Lndica
Pleasant Parties Gather for Miss Merten and Friends
A party at Mr and Mrs Herman Rump home Friday night honored Miss Lilly Merten of St Charles Mo who is visiting the city. Many attended with dancing and amusements until late and there were elegant refreshments. Misses Ida Edwards and Edos Donohoe hosted another party at Ida Edwards home with classmates and a few friends featuring games entertainment and abundant refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Rump
Lilly Merten
St. Charles Mo
Ida Edwards
Edos Donoho
Stolen Property Recovered Near Highland Farmington
Wm Keepy of near Highland traveled through the city last Saturday with a team of mules and a horse stolen from his farm about two weeks ago. The horse was found 38 miles below Carondelet Missouri and the mules near Farmington. Two gang members in the thefts were captured and others are hunted. Requisition papers were obtained to bring the prisoners across the line but they will be held to answer crimes in the other state. Inquire of Pubviance & Hoytman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keepy
Highland
Carondelet
Farmington
Journey to the Klondike from Skaguay to Sheep Camp
A letter from Charlie in Alaska describes landings in Skaguay and Dyea, bond fees, and a rugged White Pass trail toward Sheep Camp. He details cold, wet camps, disease, high costs, and dangerous work hauling freight 24 miles to the summit, with few finds and warnings to his family.
Election results and local notices in Belleville paper
Report covers a Saturday election for President and three Board of Education members, with President J. H H. Harding winning 225 votes and Board members Jus. Collins, W. Rawson, August Ritcher, and G. A. Purviance listed. City clerk and alderman races follow, with varied tallies across wards. Includes book sale ads, “Purely Personal” society notes, and local transfers at county courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Teo
J. H H. Harding
Jus. Collins
W. Rawson
August Ritcher
G. A. Purviance
Time Card for Trains and Rates Published
The excerpt lists several trains with destination stations and times including Indianapolis, Vandalia, and Effingham. It directs readers to contact W. Bronner for a complete time card and information on through cars and rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Mail
Vandalia
Effingham
Sun
Cara
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Buenaventura
Key West
Nashville
Laconios
R. L. Dawson
Market Street
John Deimling, Jr
Jon, Haas, Jr
Nature
Uncle Sam
Frauenverleti
Glen Carbon
Bernoet
Craft & Zeuk
Adolph Kunitzmann
Haa
Hassinger
Erast
Dolph
Chas, Schott
Troy
John Polisch
Rees Liewellyn
Hoor
Enterprise
C.C. F
Belleville
Mr. Liewellyn
Ben
Will L. Thompson
Enat Liverpool
Maine
Flue Thoroughbred Hound
Papa: ‘Inquire of
Pubviance & HoysTan
The
Klondike
M. P. Auwarter
Chiis
Alaska
Canon Cry
Skaguay
U.S
British Columbia
Dyea
Skaguayatarta
White Pass
Chilcoot
Dyes
Seales
Link
Henel
Rose
Bennyett
Seattle
Mornis
Puget Sound
Charlie
Lake Linderinan
City Council
Wm. Norbury
Wim. Morrow
H.A. Vanedy
John Kaveny
J. W. Buel
Price
Africa
America
Auwartet Waa
St.Louis
W. W. Jarvis Waa
St. Louis
S.W. Rawesoti
J. F. Clepper
H.E. Bront
Ed Kiein
John Bugger
Fred Schwarzfeger
Quincy
Chas. ‘Tegtmeyer
May, Stern Furniture Co
Misa Daisy Risser
RB. W. Woodward
G. G. Bock
Smithton
H. A. Risser
Lous Kloge
Collinavillle
George Becker
Collinsville Cullinge
G. Phelps
City
Leo
Friend
Mrs. Peers
Mrs. Hareland
Bellesville
A.J. Platt
Mrs. C. Davis
Alberta Reed
M. Weisenberger
Texas
Mesdames M. Hanovey
KL. Kluger
Mollie Willhelm
Trenton
F. Humphreya
M. D
Humphreys’ Medicine Co
William & John Sts
New York
Recorder’s
Andrew W Jarvis
Anna Maurer
Wil
Andyx
Bee
Fred U Schmitt
St Jacob
Bartha Ocehsle
Marine
Charles Dale
Edwards
Vandalia Accom
D. My
Bai
Fard
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