Americus and Sumter County Hopeful Growth Hub
The Times Recorder reports Americus, Georgia as a healthy, climatewise center in Southwest Georgia, boasting 8000 residents, strong cotton trade, diverse industries, and growing real estate demand. It highlights three direct rail lines, palm hotels, artesian water, schools, churches, and plentiful farming opportunities, urging investors to join a prospering regional capital.
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Sumter
Ooh
Sextern Divisio
Sesasial
Wenstern
Georgia
Virginia
Tennessee
Confederacy
Mexico
Artedan Wells
Union
Tom Beethera
Alethus
America
First Baptist Church
Abe
Tee
Stesty Jocidry
Ciailec Giapu
Mists Poe
Americus
Weat
Florida
Haunawick
Mer
Wericus
Mirrivas
Suthwest Georgia
Theolola
Revson
Lerson
Tose
Wees
Xrt
Trason
Americas
Sumter County
Times Recorder
Srcricun
Undertaking Department to order management of Ma Andrews
Undertaking Department will oversee the management of Ma. Ed. N. Andrews. All orders will be issued promptly by the department to ensure proper handling and timely execution.
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N. Andrews
Initial Cuban Land Battle Ended With Heavy Marine Losses
Marines landed from the Panther at Guantanamo were attacked by Spanish guerrillas and regulars. The fighting lasted about 15 hours, ending after reinforcements from the Marblehead. Four Marines were killed and one wounded. among the dead was Assistant Surgeon John Blair Gibbs. The Spanish casualties were unknown but believed substantial.
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St. Nicholas
Hayti
Associated Press
Dauntless
Guantanamo
Colonvel BR. W. Huntington
Panther
Marblehead
Tdeutenante Neville
Shaw
John Blair Gibbs
Richmond
Charles I. Smith
Smallwood
William Danphy
Gloucester
Maas
James McColgan
Stoneham
Glass
Spicer
Huntington
Cockrell
Invaders Sail From Key West Toward Santiago
The first US division to invade Cuba sails from Key West at dawn under Major General Shafter. The 14,664 enlisted, 773 officers plus general staff travel in a convoy of warships and transports. Precautions aim to ensure safe arrival and swift landing near Santiago by Thursday. Roosevelt leads the First US Volunteer Cavalry unit aboard, with various volunteer regiments aboard.
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Wassixorox
United States
Cuba
Key Weat
Eneral Suafter
Shafter
St. Louis
Santiago
Caimanera
Guantanamo Bay
Sampson
Eonty Sem
Newark York Infantry
Nd Infantry
First
United States Volunteer Cavalry
Wood
Khen Roosevelt
Waiting for Transports Fleet Off Santiago de Cuba Ready to Begin Operations
The Tampa expedition led by General Shafter awaits transports due this week as American warships guard the fleet off Santiago de Cuba. The Dauntless dispatched from Guantanamo Bay seeks the Haytien cable Adria to splice for direct communication with Washington. Soldiers to leave Mobile move to Mount Vernon Alabama station.
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Santiago de Cuba
St. Nichotas
Haiti
Tampa
General Shafter
Associated Press
Dauntless
Guantanam Bay
Adria
Admiral Sampson
Washington
Mobile
Moinz
Texas
Louisiana
Alabama
Spring Hill
Bay Shore
Mount Vernon
Ala
Jackson
Mobile and Birmingham
Expedition composition and Cuban voyage report
Army dispatches describe the expedition to Cuba formed largely of regular infantry about 11,000 strong, with two regiments of old engineers and support corps, sailing from Tampa to Key West then Santiago. A semiofficial note denies reports of Cuban operations and asserts Spanish will continue resistance. Admiral Chumases Cadifleet unit reportedly reached sea duty as planned.
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Cubsa
Tampa
Fla
Key West
Santiago
Fifth Corps
Mobile
Coppinger
Bes Foen
Gage issues bond letter explains circular on 3 percent loan
June 18 Wasisauox notes secretary Gage issued a circular inviting subscriptions for 200 million dollars of bonds at 3 percent interest. Subscriptions run through July 3 1900 with bonds issued August 1 1898 in coupon and registered forms. Details cover denominations, payment, installments, delivery, and where to remit to the Treasury.
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United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington, D. C
Baker + Washington Panmore
Ginuatie
Chicago
St. Louis
New Orleans
San Francisco
Treasay Division of Loans and Currency
Treasury Department
Washington, D.C
New York
National City Bank
Central Trust Compty
New York and Vermyle & Co
PARK ARMY TO REMAIN DUE TO FEVER FEARS CALM CAMP PLANS
Reports of a yellow fever risk near Chickamauga are dismissed by officials. Surgeon General Sternberg says no epidemic threat and no ground for moving the camp. Tampa and Mobile camps may be considered for relocation. Chickamauga activity focuses on drill, equipment, and readiness. The First Ohio cavalry slated for Tampa. other regiments unspecified.
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Chickamares
Mississippi
Washington
Corbin
Sternberg
Chickamauga
Chattanooga
Tampa
Ja Ville
Mobile
Obickaumuga Park
Ohio
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Edwin Clapp
Bailey’s Haberdashery
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Cece
Big Shoe House
N. Gregg
Greene Bros
Corrow Ava
K. RV. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Spain
Mavaip
Oabs
Fae
Gunnar
Pease En Savers
Hare
Navy Department
Chumases Cadi
GAGE
Secretary of Treasury
Ebreer
Oops
Madrid
Loxpon
Vienna
the Times
Anya
Francia Joseph
An Lee
The
Phil
Wasuixeros
State Department
Ambasador Hay
Babin
Armeria
Kay West
Norfolk
Fort Taylor
Berlin
London
Germany
Philippines
Leafs
W. H. Maxters
Southern Pacific
Medicing Chest
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