Americus Georgia A Growing Commercial Center in 19th Century Prospect
A promotional overview extols Americus Georgia as the county seat near the junction of major railroads, detailing its climate and fertility, rapid growth in population and real estate demand, extensive infrastructure including schools, libraries, newspapers, hotels, and factories, and urging investors and manufacturers to settle there for agricultural and industrial opportunities amid railroad expansion and favorable conditions.
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Americus
Mumterrounty
Georgia
Wretern
Central
Macot
Anderwnville
Salles
Thomasville
Virginia
Tenmnearce
Gulf of S.e
Leianttes
Lous
J Fl
Atates
Rome
Atlin
Savannah
Umea
Wuane
Ila
Berof Swalier
Dreesrellens Books
Westan i Threety Fiero
Avaunal
Huns Vtek
CoUneque
Geena
Averican
Georga
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Sheppesfil
Geogia
War Council Hears Of Possible Spanish Surrender
A White House war conference with President McKinley and cabinet members discussed the Santiago situation as reports say Spanish officers desert to the American lines. Washington also heard ships will move to Hawaii, and a commission will frame laws for Hawaii’s status. The exchange of Hobson is officially welcomed as a success. Congress eyes adjournment.
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Wasitixetox
Shafter
Santiago
White House
Long
Alger
Miles
Admiral Sicard
Crowninshield
Mahan
Secretary Long
Philadelphia
Mare Island
Hawaii
United States
Union
Miller
Pacific Station
Mare Islam
Bloont
Cona
Leretafere
Spain
Wasnixorox
Bhafter
Hobson
Hig Jeep
Spanish Loss Heavily in Cuban Naval Action
July 4 to 7 reports describe the Spanish cruiser Cristobal Colon forced to surrender after a sharp engagement off Santiago de Cuba. 508 prisoners taken, including 18 officers and crew. Collateral details note minimal Spanish casualties, heavy Brooklyn fire, and coal shortages. Admiral Cervera aboard Iowa, treated with consideration, claims order to leave harbor originated elsewhere. General Pando’s forces and malaria conditions also referenced.
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Guaytanamo
Cuba
Elvestox
Jamaica
Resolute
Cristobal Colon
Colon
Mac Rine
Mindrid
Spanio
Brooklyn
New York
Gon
Americana
Santiago de Cuba
Cienfuegos
Santiago
Toneral Pando
Pando
G. H. Ellis
United States
Brook
Cusco Mountain
Ellis
Peoria
Isl
Cervera
Iowa
Young
Cubs
Guiteras
Woman's health and social power linked to Dr Pierce
A historical advertisement extols female vitality and social prowess, arguing ill health erodes wit looks and charm. It promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for "ailing women" and credits Pierce as a longtime physician to the Invalides Hotel and Institute, claiming the medicine restores health, vigor and feminine vitality.
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Minand
Pierce
Phin
The
Invalides’ Hotel and Sa Institute
Befale
N.Y
Ramon
Bath
No Prisoners Butchered In War Dispatch Denial
War department released General Shafter dispatch denying reports of Spanish prisoners being killed or mistreated by Cubans. The message says no prisoners have been turned over and there is no evidence of any Spaniards being treated badly. Meanwhile a separate fire in Texas destroyed about 201 buildings in Rogers Bell County, with Perrin seen nearby.
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War Department
Shafter
Texas
Darlis
Rogers
Bell County
Arekse
Perrin Seener
Baie
Merrimac Heroes Exchanged After Santiago Action
The seven Navy men led by Lieutenant Richmond P Hobson and Admiral Sampson’s crew of the collier Merrimac were exchanged for Spanish prisoners near Juragua. The return through American lines drew wild cheers at the hospital and base, as Hobson praised humane treatment and good health. The exchange ceremony occurred under a tree between American and Spanish lines with Major Irles and Colonel Astor overseeing the handover. The truce was set to end at 3 o clock, with hostilities potentially renewed immediately.
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Merrimac
Epsom
Sampson
Richmond P. Hobson
Santiago de Cuba
Sons
Chadwick
New York
Hospital
Joragna
Hobson
Wood
General Wheeler
Reina Mercedes
Santiago
Irles
John Jacob Astor
Miley
Muertre
Amelio Velez
Aurelius
Twenty
Regular Infantry
el Caney
Adolo Aries
Barcelona
Aries
Astor
Plact
Greensboro News Tells of Merrimac Hero Exchange
A telegraphic message reaches James M. Hobson’s home revealing Richmond Hobson, who commanded the Merrimac into Santiago harbor and was captured, has been exchanged and is safe among friends. The town cheers, business halts, and Mrs Hobson’s tearful joy spreads as the family shares the news.
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Curvaco
Hobson
Greensboro
Ala
Seage
Alainettes
Telegraph Company
James M. Hobson
Baten
Associated
NEW MANILA EXPEDITION SAILING MID WEEK
San Francisco July 4 The fourth Manila expedition departure is assured by mid next week with two transports carrying up to 1000 men. Sanford C Kellogg may command if General Miller does not lead. A fifth fleet of at least four ships is planned to sail before July 20 under Miller with four volunteer regiments and regular battalions. Major General Otis is said to accompany.
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San Francisco
Manila
Miller
Sanford C. Kellogg
Fourth
United States Cavalry
Fifth Fleet
Kansas
Tana
New York
Iowa
Eral Otis
House Votes to Adjourn After Dalzell Resolution
Interior of a busy House session with Speaker Reed absent and Mr Payne presiding. The House quickly passed a concurrent resolution for final adjournment at 2 o clock tomorrow amid applause. Delegates from the National Educational Association occupy the galleries as debate continues on a war related bill with amendments.
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Congress
Wasnixgton
Committee On Ways and Means of the House
Dalzell
House
Senate
National Educational Association
Secretary of War
United States
Negro Soldiers Wanted for War Effort in Congress
President tells senators and representatives that adjournment would be unwise as Congress passed a bill to raise 25,000 negro troops. Chair Holl reports confidence the bill will become law soon. War plans note Cuban climate suitability and war success. European press urges Spain to seek peace.
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Wasmiatoy
Congress
Holl
Military Affairs Committee
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