Curious notes in Aberdeen Herald on war, politics and reform
The Aberdeen Herald from Washington discusses Spanish American War aftermath, immigration of ideas, and San Francisco charter reforms. It notes U S victory at Santiago, critiques Spanish rhetoric, and highlights San Francisco voting reform for franchise referendums and street railway control. It also mentions Porto Rico’s strategic naval value and civic distrust of corrupt councils.
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San Franccisco
Lkely
The Invincible Anglo Saxon Temperament Examined
An editorial discusses American expansion in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines emphasizing the strategic value of territories and the opportunities for disciplined young workers. It extols the Anglo Saxon temperament as the key to national success and perseverance in face of adversity.
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Outlook
Ife
War as Seen by a Boy From Evanston Exchange
A boy in an Evanston school writes about the war with vivid, earnest images. He mentions the Spanish minister's insult to Makinley, the rumor of great explosions, starving Cypriots, and the impact on families. He foresees ships sinking, battles on land and sea, and the flag flying over the Philippines. Free advice is critiqued as often worthless.
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Evanston
Till
Sirius
Bekas
Makinley
Doings of the Week From the Press Dispatches
A review covers Captain Clark ill aboard the St. Paul, troops to Santiago, Maguire for California governor, Gelding’s suicide, Merritt’s Philippine plan, Blanco’s Cuba orders, a Red Cross hospital site in San Francisco, and consular aid. Navy expansion, casualties at Manta, and peace talks in Paris are noted, with British neutrality concerns, Klondike gold, and Manila tensions.
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Clark
Oregon
Cuiser
Merritt
Manila
Blanco
Cuba
Presidio Reservation
San Francisco
Red Cross
Naval Boards of Experts
Secretary Long
Manta
John Dunsmore
California
Edward O'Neil
Augustus Thote
Clements Bauer
Archie Patterson
Minnesota
William Lewis
Nebraska
Robert McCann
Samuel Howell
Bismarck Estate Valued At Three Million Dollars
The article states Bismarck's personal estate lauds a value around $3,000,000. It notes the Pennsylvania alien tax law has been declared unconstitutional and void. It mentions Boston opening twenty school yards as summer playgrounds. It reports Cecil Rhodes aiming to regain power in the South African republic after the Jameson raid.
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Bismarck
Pennsylvania
Boston
Cecil Rhodes
South African Republic
Manila cable restored and miles returns home
Major-General Miles comes home with his staff as Manila cables resume operation. Native control of Manila water limits supply to a few hours daily while U S forces plan rapid coalings at Pango Pango and Samoa harbor security improves with naval actions.
Seven Die and Many Hurt in Sharon Rail Crash
A rear end collision at Sharon station on the New York New Haven and Hartford line killed seven and wounded twenty six as an express train struck the local section after a late schedule. Victims include Mary Fitzpatrick, a ten year old, and two Revere residents among others.
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Sharon
Mass
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Boston
Franklin M. Waters
Somerville
W. J. Fitzpatrick
Mary Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick
Watson
Westerly
Rk. II
H.C. Brisco
Revere
C. B. Frye
Mags
Mansfield
Canton Junction
Getehell
Keman Holmes
Mansfeld
Park Square
Daniel C. McCann
New Bedford
Dawson City Stampede Heads Toward Forty Mile Find
Seattle reports a rush from Dawson City toward Forty Mile Creek after a rumored August 2 rich discovery. Within 24 hours about 500 people prepared to travel to the site amid a flurry of miners and speculation.
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Seattle
Dawson City
North Fork
Forty Mile Creek
Dawson
Forty Mile
Rebels Victorious in Wu Chow Battle Amid Chinese Turmoil
Dispatches report a July battle at Wu Chow where rebels defeated imperial troops and over 1,600 troops died. Do Sing, commanded by Captain Tholeman, carried about 1,000 Chinese to the scene but crew mutiny and a comprador's shooting led to Tholeman's arrest and confinement in an iron cage, then British jail. his American citizenship claim fuels local anti American sentiment.
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San Francisco
Orient
Wu Chow
Do Sing
Tholeman
Canton
Wo Chow
Manila yields to military rule as Merritt proclaims occupation
Manila reports General Merritt has declared a military government after the armistice. Fear spreads that the Philippines could be returned to Spain, but foreign opinion praises excluding rebels and preventing pillage. American transport ships Peru and Puebla arrive with Generals Otis and Hughes aboard.
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London
Manila
Daily Telegraph
Ing Dispatch
Merritt
Philippines
Spain
Peru
Puebla
General Otis
General Hughes
McKinley Sends Manila Honors to Dewey and Merritt
President McKinley cables congratulations to Admiral Dewey and Major General Merritt in Manila for the gallant conduct in the Manila campaign. The messages extend thanks to Dewey’s officers sailors and marines and to Merritt and his command for conspicuously gallant conduct.
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Washington
McKinley
Admiral Dewey
General Merritt
Manila
Dewey
Executive Mansion
William M’kinley
Merritt
Arizona On for Manila with Merriam and 1800 troops
The Arizona sailed for Manila via Honolulu just before noon with Major General Merriam and staff and about 1,800 troops. The Scandia will depart in a few days with another detachment. Merriam carries plans and authority to construct barracks and hospitals for the troops at Honolulu, now attached to the department of the Pacific where he serves as commanding officer.
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San Francisco
Arizona
Merriam
Manila
Honolulu
Scandia
Department of the Pacific
Steamship Toledo sinks after collision near Sicily
The British steamer Toledo bound from Galveston to Rotterdam hit Gun Rock in dense fog off Sicily and foundered in 25 fathoms. A lifeboat saved all aboard, many in night attire. Built in 1882 in Sunderland, registry 1,818 tons gross. length 801 feet.
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Falmouth
England
Toledo
Galveston
Rotterdam
Gun Rock
Sicily
Sunderla
John Tully
Prospectors arrive from Copper River with relief resolutions
About 150 disappointed prospectors from Copper River arrive on the Excelsior at Seattle and present mine meeting resolutions declaring no gold in paying quantities near Copper River and that Valdes glacier blocks large outfits. The resolutions caution transportation firms and note the boom's potential.
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Copper River
Seattle
Excelsior
Valdes
Tuin Transportation Companies
Porto Rico Tariff Rates and Troop Withdrawal Notification
Washington announces Porto Rico tariff rates mirroring the Spanish minimum tariff previously in force. The tobacco schedule matches Cuba. General Shafter informs the War Department that no more troops are needed at Santiago to preserve peace and order.
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Santiago
Havana
Cuba
Connecticut
Washington
Porto Rico
Shafter
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Bot Penix
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Chattanooga Powder Company
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Q@Quang Mon
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