Americus Georgia touted as regional commercial hub
A sprawling 19th century promotional profile extols Americus in Sumter County as the Southwest Georgia commercial capital. It highlights climate, fertile agriculture, cotton and fruit production, local industries, marble buildings, utilities, hotels, and rail links, urging investment and settlement by farmers and manufacturers.
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Georgia i Vaia
Mies
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Alaya
Teaaun
Virginia
Teonessersie Velta
Uigderany
Ereby
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Angelty
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Mack
Americus
Jatin
Conde Ely
Mks
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Ime
Wats
Georgia
Wuntles
Alwericus
Tee Alerleus
Wal Ism
Peo
Sauiiere
Thid
Basinesa
Fwetlen
Coote
Geogia
Sears
Innis Tosel
Fol
Bernt
Eer & Palmer
Asmario
Merritt Sees Trouble Now in Manila and Peace Hints
General Merritt reports unsatisfactory and dangerous insurgent attitudes in Manila drawing comparisons to Garcia’s Cubans. He plans joint demand with Admiral Dewey for surrender to American forces, while protecting civilians and repelling insurgents if needed. About 12 000 troops with 7 expeditions from San Francisco, aims to boost to 20 000. full attack possible only after arrivals, with September as a possible Manila take. Peace prospects emerge as Madrid dispatch hints Spain may accept terms and suspend hostilities, with peace likely before August 15.
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Wasnixorow
Meritt
War Department
Manila
Merrit
Garcia
Merritt
Admiral Dewey
United States
Geni Merritt
Cavite
San Francisco
Paltigpinos
Philippines
Paris
Madrid
Spain
Antilles
The Body and Head Metaphor in Medical Advice
A fragmented ad style piece uses the brain body metaphor to promote Dr. Pierce’s Medical Discovery and its supposed remedies. It touts relief for headaches appetite nerves digestion and constipation with Pleasant Pellets as natural and perfect with claims of curing disorders and aiding digestion.
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Pierce
Renee Epee
Condemned Thorn Executed for Guldensuppe Murder
New York August 1 Martin Thorn was executed at Sing Sing at 11 17 am for the murder of William Guldensuppe. He faced the chair calmly, slept well, and showed no fear. The case linked Thorn to a web of motives involving Augusta Nack and a possible lover’s dispute, with dismembered remains later tied to Guldensuppe. The trial spanned years and included appeals. final action concluded with Thorn's death sentence and execution.
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New York
Martin Thorn
Sing
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William Guldensuppe
Thorn
Germany
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Thorne
East River
Ogden's Woods
Fabber
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Farmen
Guldensuppe
Augusta Nack
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Inid
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Mra. Nack
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Spaniards to Resist Miles and Bring V Army North
War dispatch from Ponce Puerto Rico reports Major General Miles expects 6,000 led by Brig. Gen. Schwan aboard transports and the Mohawk with Fifth Cavalry. Henry’s division, 3,400 with 26 artillery pieces, moves from Yauco toward Ponce to join the thrust toward San Juan. Sixteenth Pennsylvania sent toward Juana Diaz as troops brace for hard fighting near Aibonito.
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Island
Porto Rico
St. Tuomas
Danish West Indies
Miles
Schwan
Henry
Yauco
San Juan
Pennsylvania
Juana Dias
Ae i A Palacee
Sixteenth
Aibonito
Cape San Juan
Peace Negotiations Shift Attention In War News
August 1 report notes quiet opening at state war and Davy departments as interest in the war wanes and peace talks proceed. Secretary Day and Assistant Secretary Moore absent awaiting Spain’s word on U S demands. Colonel John Jacob Astor among those awaiting Alger, with dispatches from General Shafter in tow. Astor may rejoin General Miles in Porto Rico, while General Greely reports direct cable with Miles at Ponca Porto Rico.
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Wasnixoday
State, War
Davy
State Day
Moore
Spain
United States
Alger
John Jacob Astor
Astor
Shafter
Ata
Santiago
Shatter
New York
General Miles
Porto Rico
Sry
General Greely
Miles
Ponca
Porta Rion
Fresh Meat for Troops as Transport Michigan Sails
Tampa Florida August 1 The transport Michigan sailed from Port Tampa with fresh meat for Shafter’s army and other supplies General Farique Collazo commander in chief of Cuban cavalry boarded to resume command after consultations in Washington and orders to Santiago General Coppenger of the Fourth Army Corps was ordered to Porto Rico aboard the transport Aransas tomorrow a surprise move away from Fernandina with his corps as quarantine approvals arrive
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Michigan
Cubs
Tampa
Fla
Port Tampa
Shafter
Farique Collazo
Collazo
Miles
Cuba
Washington
Santiago
Coppinger
Fourth Army Corps
Porto Rico
Aransas
Fernant
President names new customs collector and appointees
The president named Richard G. Banks collector of customs at Norfolk and Portsmouth Virginia and appointed George G. Pierce US consul at Munich Bavaria. Other picks include Jones pass supervising inspector of steam vessels Ninth district and several Marine Hospital Service positions. A health official in New York reported sick troops ashore with transfers after overcrowded quarters and rest aboard.
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Richard Banks
Portsmouth
Wasmngton
George G. Pierce
Pennsylvania
United States
Munich
Bavaria
Richard G. Banks
Norfolk
Portamouth
Jones Pass
LD. Fricks
M. J. White
Marine Hospital Service
Frank T. Arm
Mavy
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