Americus Promoted as Southwest Georgia Commercial Capital
The piece extols Americus Georgia as a growing economic hub with artesian wells, healthy climate, and no malaria. It notes population growth from 4,000 to over 8,000, booming real estate demand, strong public buildings, schools, a library, newspapers, and a diverse industrial base including guano works, mills, ice, carriage factories, and a major railway shops project. It highlights prominent hotels, river lines, and the city’s role as trade center for ten counties with extensive wholesale activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cus
New County Court House
Windsor Hotel
DeSoto
Atlanta
Pavannal
Americus
Metho Met
First Baptist Church
Lilly
Georgia
Florida
Savannah
Americuss
Nis
Peteadiy Increen
Sunk Spanish Cruiser Reina Mercedes in Santiago Harbor
Reports from Spanish sources confirm severe Spanish losses at Santiago after US shelling. The Reina Mercedes was sunk by a 13 inch shell from the Oregon as Vizcaya and Furor also suffered damage and casualties. General Shafter reportedly sails with twenty thousand troops for a siege of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Santiago
Morro
Reina Mercedes
Vizcaya
Furor
Tampa
Fla
Shafter
Spain Admits Cruiser Lost In Santiago Bombardment
Reports from Mapato claim the Spanish cruiser Reina Mercedes was sunk during the U S bombardment of Santiago de Cuba as American forces attacked the Spanish batteries. Official dispatches list Spanish losses including officers wounded and sailors killed, while some wounded are able to attend to duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapato
Santiago de Cuba
Sampson
Haat
Ordonez
Linaires
Disis
Woodey
Unlouez
Reina Mercedes
Benito
Manzanillo
Jamaica
Jacksonvange
Fla
Carlos Carbonel
Lee
Washin
Evangelina Cisneros
John A. Logan
Carbonel
Cisneros
Wasarxaroy
Alger
United States
Tampa
Cuba
Santiago
War Department
Spa
Sepadaiane
Navy Department
Department
Admiral Sampson
Army in Chickamauga Hard Drills Amid Summer Heat
At Chickamauga June 8, General Brooke’s volunteer army conducts hard drills as governors arrive for visits. Plans discuss inviting President McKinley for a formal park invitation and entertainment. Health updates note vaccination effects and new hospital readiness as regiments prepare for departure and water supplies improve.
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Chickawacca
Brooke
Bradley
Lookout Inn
Kentucky
Hastings
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Ca Sey Hins
Park Army
Sc. Pethe Leiter Hospital
Army
Second
Arkansas
Third
Tennessee
First
Missouri
Massachusetts
Slocum
John A. Wiley
Yania
First Ohio Cavalry
Officials at Capital Mum News on troop movements debated
Officials at the capital press speculation on U S troop sailings to Cuba. Secretary warns against publishing landing points or naval movements to avoid aiding Spain. Admirals Sampson and references to the Merrimac wreck tied to blocking the harbor channel.
Dr Pierce's Discovery Promises Health Cure All
Fragmented text extols Dr Pierce's Real Discovery as a general remedy for many illnesses. Claims it strengthens the stomach aids digestion and builds blood and flesh. Mentions female concern and warning about illness for wives and husbands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastead
Pierce
Sarah
AY Co
War Arbitration and the New Demand For American Home Missions
General O. O. Howard delivers the annual address at the Congregational Home Missionary Society meeting in Cleveland. He argues universal arbitration remains unlikely, cites wars and slavery as obstacles, and urges faith-driven reform and mission work amid international law limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Congregational Home Missionary Society
O. O. Howard
Onor
Erex
Supreme Court
Terry
Siuely
Santana Coe
At- Seale
Fernandina Gets Troops for West Indies Departure
Vergan dina selects a basin of operation for troop deployment to the West Indies. Nine thousand soldiers to assemble by an early date with four transports ordered. United States mules arrive to support the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenxanmixa
Fila
Vergandina
West Indies
United States
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Sumter Coan Yoteld
Fitwate
Etsinah
Wales
Prorida
Coneville
Cig
Virginia
Confederacy
South
Simmons, Prendent
People’s National Bank
Allen & Sheffield
New Lot
Manchester Chambrays
Ubrellas
White
India
Osford
Big Lot
Forsyth St
Americus, Ga
Bailey’s Haberdashery
Big Shoe House
0. N. Gregg
Greene Bros
Corzon Ave
Oregon
Vizcaya and
Mercedes
Santiago Harbor
Spain
Port Santiago
Phillip
Texas
Washington
St. Thomas
Danish
West Indices, Jane
Calabris
Martinique
Umbris
Perry Davis
Chickamauga Park
Howard
Home Missionary Society
Fernandina
Paris
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