Americus Georgia as Regional Capital and Growth Hub
A historical description portrays Americus as the central hub of Southwest Georgia, highlighting its climate, agricultural wealth, rail links, utilities, and growing industries. It emphasizes cotton, crops, hotels, electric service, and its appeal to capitalists and manufacturers seeking affordable real estate and expanding trade.
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Wien
Wemibere
Lins
Iran
Hise
Duilt
Georgia
Americus
Can Petlive
Aregie Ceuning
Alerts
Tennants
Eorla
Giaeries Dry
Viel
West
Indian Volunteers Move From Camp Thomas For Porto Rico
The One Hundred and Sixtieth Regiment sails from Camp Thomas to Newport News for transport to Porto Rico in place of the Fifth Illinois. The First South Carolina prepares to depart for Jacksonville to join General Fitzhugh Lee. The Sixth U.S. Volunteers are due from Knoxville. Weather is clear and regiments prepare for movement as officers drill saber and mounted parades continue.
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Cuickamawaa
Rossville
Southern Railway
Newport News
Porto Rico
South Carolina
Jacksonville
Fla
Fitzhugh Lee
United States Volunteers
Camp Thomas
Knoxville
Tenn
Maton
General Boynton
Grigoby
Brotherton Field
Sunderland
Snes
Lloyd
First Corps
Smith-Whitefield
Thi
Dr Pierce’s Remedy Promises Relief for Women’s Ailments
An article touts Dr. William A. Pierce of Buffalo New York as a trusted physician for invalid women. It claims his medicine cures inflammation ulceration nervous weakness and female disorders by strengthening the reproductive system and easing pain. The piece presents testimonials and highlights thirty years of practice.
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V. Pierce
Invalida’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N.Y
Setbert Caerare
Orne Comte Co
Dr. Pierce
Galen Stedioat
Victory at Santiago Quietly Seized Amid Hardship and Mourning
Soldiers in Cuba endured immense hardship after Santiago fell as rain and mud battered camps. News of capitulation spread quietly to avoid distress among Spanish troops. Soldiers kept vigil, endured scarce food, sleepless nights, and rough roads while Cuban civilians suffered, with one woman begging for work amid hunger and exhaustion.
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Siboney
Red Cross
Caney
Eley
el Caney
Pin
Sik Bay
Aly
Bnd
Alleged Bad Faith Denied by Spain and U S Officials
A wartime note from Utterances attributed to Premier Sagasta is dismissed by the United States and Spanish officials as false. They say there were no peace overtures or accusations of hostilities, and any claims to the contrary seek to prejudice the peace movement. Military law and international practice are cited regarding armistice and hostilities.
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Wasaiarox
State Department
Spain
United States
Sagasta
Premier Sagasta
Philipes
Porto Rico
Shafter
Miles
Dewey
Preamier Sagasta
Italy
Two Georgians Succeed In Marine Hospital Exams
White and Fricke pass the examination for assistant surgeon in the United States Marine Hospital Service. The board met in Washington on July 6 1898 and reported two high averages with Pennsylvania and Kentucky notables among the successful candidates. Private Henry A. Taylor dies of typhoid at Savannah Deepwater Hospital and will be shipped home. John R. Straton Mercer university wins southern oratorical championship.
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White
Fricke
Washington
United States Marine Hospital Service
Marine Hospital Service
Pennsylvania
Tes RoAiem
Town
William C. Hobdy
Kentucky
Savaxwan
Henry A. Taylor
North Carolina Volunteers
Savannah Deepiat
Tybee
Taylor
Fayetteville, O
Straton
Moxy Baatx
Tenn
John R. Straton
Mercer University
Macon
Shafter’s Army Ordered Home From Santiago
War Department orders General Shafter to move the entire army from Santiago to Montauk Long Island as soon as feasible. Nearly 4000 illness cases are reported, including typhoid and mild yellow fever, among the troops and transfers may begin when safe.
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Washington
War Department
Final Peace Terms Reported From Wasminatox
It is unofficially stated that peace terms demand cession of Puerto Rico independence for Cuba and seaports in the Ladrones and Philippines. A free port is sought at one island and McKinley plans to issue an ultimatum outlining these conditions to Spain.
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United States
Spain
Wasminatox
Porto Rico
Cuba
Ladrones
Philippines
McKinley
Soldiers Almost Drown Near Wake Saling, Fla
A party of North Carolina soldiers from the barracks nearly drowned while sailing from Avaustixe to North beach. Their small boat began sinking a few hundred yards from shore. a second boat appeared and rescued them. Only one loss noted a missing shoe. The group included Milton Mall Bolick Puett Walsh and Satterwhite of the Second North Carolina.
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North Carolinta
Wake Salling
Avaustixe
Fla
North Beach
North Carolina
Rome
Milton Mall
Bolick
Puett, Walsh
Satterwhite
North Caroling
Alabama Women Seek End to Canteen Sales at Military Posts
The Alabama Woman's Christian Temperance Union, led by president Mrs. O. P. Spencer, circulated a petition to President McKinley urging cessation of intoxicating liquor sales at all military posts and camps. The drive targets all regimental canteens with plans to broaden across Alabama.
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Christian Temperance Union
Brawixclaw
Ala
Alabama Woman's Christian Temperance Union
0. P. Spencer
United States
Alabama
McKinley
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Shuate
Lois Western Alvistas
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Chrison
Mole
Wief
Ual
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Cance
Ny Confederacy
Selabiseoa
Iver Agen
Cas Pope
API
Baptist Doestaterian
Bissepaj
Ted Wes
Chas. M. Stoever & CO
Uyeda Gey
F. O
Oxford
Allen & Sheffield
D. Pearlman
Lamar St
LAMAR
J. Q. Bass
Wcich Shock of
Olgars
Q. Bass
Moerlein Beer
Indiana Boys
Cayelloa
Santiago
Briong Santiaco Pe Cra
Wheeler
John Jacob Astor
Mapnin
Dyal
Sharter
Hamburg
Hauucee
Wilhelm Lange
le Louis
St. Louis
Jellico Coal and Mining Company
Jellico District
Wasuixaton
Treasury Department
Cervera
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