Americus Georgia Described as Healthful Growing Trade Center
A detailed promotion of Americus, Georgia, highlighting its strategic rail access, three northern and western lines plus three to Florida, the flourishing cotton trade of about 6 000 bales annually, extensive manufacturing capacity including a large railway shop, planing mills, can factory, and the Windsor Hotel complex. The article extols climate, health, churches, schools, public buildings, and hospitality, inviting settlers, manufacturers, and farmers to invest while noting affordable property and rapid growth in this southwest Georgia hub. It emphasizes proximity to Sumter County seat, agricultural wealth, and opportunities for investors in land and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amer
Sumter
Savannah
Georgia
Ericua
Mnest
Virginia
Tennessee
Confederacy
South
Epacre
Allos Auth
Horth
Americas
Sovew County Court House
Windsor Hotel
DeSoto
Auanla
Americus
Var City
Trovail
Corre
Tee
Soan
Florida
Fla
Drasewick
Ean Poes Ader
Emericus
Undertaking Department Orders Promptly Served by Andrews
The undertaking department under the management of Mr Ed N Andrews will issue orders promptly. Smith.
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ED. N. Andrews
Smith
Grim famine isolates Santiago in Cuban war zones
Dispatch boat Wanda reports Rear Admiral Sampson and Schley press the siege of Santiago de Cuba, cutting off outside aid. Spains’s Reina Mercedes and torpedo craft are inside the bay while blockades and mountain passes hinder relief. About 8,000 Spanish troops and thousands of rifles and carbines are described as the siege tightens, with insurgents armed from the landing west of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kixastox
Jamaica
Associated Press
Wanda
Sarapeon
Sonedore Schley
Santisgo’ de
Cuba
Santiago de Cuba
Admiral Cervera
Bantiago de Cuba
Ple
Shipa
Schley
Reina Mercedes
Socapa
Cay Smith
Viscaya
Smith
Yenc Tori
Amarante Oquenda
Cristola
Panda
Sawane
Santiago
Fragmented OCR quotes on poison and vitality warning
The text presents partial thoughts about poison and medicine, suggesting a dramatic claim that a substance purports to detoxify the body and strengthen vital fluids. It reads like a medical or sensational claim, with unclear references and many garbled phrases.
Park Troops Depart Soon for Tampa Front
News of contemplated forward movement excites volunteers at Camp Thomas with hopes of many regiments going to the front. Possible first units include the Eighth and Ninth New York, Third and Fifth Illinois, First to Sixteenth Pennsylvania, and others, while details await Major General Brooke’s order.
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Cakamaroo
Camp Thomas
Tampa
Tow
Brooke
New York
Ilinois
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Massachusetts
Mississippi Infantry
Kentucky Cavalry
Bradley
Wisconsin
Nye
Volunteer Army
Chickamal Park
Anya
Ptt
Department of Subsistence
Lytle
Atkinson
Smoke Cloud Sighting Stirs Rose Innes Watch at Sea
Officers and crew of the American bark Rose Innes reported a dense smoke cloud east of the Rio de Janeiro route as they watched for Spaniards. Separate dispatches note no immediate movement by troops and a brief village clash near Fort Monroe, with casualties unspecified.
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New York
Rio de Janeiro
Es Islands
Mitchell
Havana to be attacked plan for land and sea assault
A Washington dispatch reports Havana will be attacked as soon as 40 000 troops can be brought together General Lee to command with cavalry under Wheeler Monitors to support a coastal assault Fortifications to be reduced in 24 hours then Lee to move in from the rear Ports to be landed forces for a coast to coast advance Spain to quit Cuba if the Philippines and Puerto Rico are already in American hands and Cervera’s fleet destroyed or captured
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New York
Washington
Havana
Fitzhugh Lee
Seventh Army Corps
Jacksonville
Anders
War Department
Lee
Santi
Cervera
Sampson
Santiago
Cuba
McKinley
Philippines
Porto Rico
United States
Spain
New Garrison at Tybee to House United States Troops
Colonel Tilley has opened permanent HQ at Tybee to erect barracks for United States troops. Plans call for 8 acres of ground and space for 11 buildings to house as many as 2,000 soldiers. The flag contract reportedly awarded to Churchill of Buffalo, N.Y. Permanent garrison expected at Tybee.
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Savannay
Colonel Tilley
United States Army
Tybee
United States
Boattiat
Churchill
Buffalo
N.Y
Tilley
Porto Rico Next On List Invasion Plans
Major General Coppinger prepares about 12 000 regulars for the Porto Rico invasion with convoys moving toward San Juan to reduce fortifications. Commodore Schle will lead a force from San Tiago to San Juan after fall of the city. Army movement targets San Juan with ships and troops nearing the island.
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Coppinger
Wasnixotoux
Oe Cme
Porto Rico
Trang
Porto
Schle
Santiago
Turkish Minister Denounces Hebrew Propaganda on Palestine
In Washington on June 13, Turkish Minister Ali Ferouk Bey issued a statement condemning Hebrew propaganda tied to the possible purchase and occupation of Palestine. He cited last week’s discussions in New York by about 5,000 Hebrews and warned that such moves threaten Turkish sovereignty, noting Turks enjoy freedom and prosperity. He questioned the aims of a rumored Jewish drive for a free home in Palestine and suggested the plan could harm co religionists.
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Minont
Paliadling
Wasuixetox
Ali Ferouk Bey
Palestine
Friends of the Ghetto
New York
Iam
Turkey
Hospital Ship Olivette Returns to Port Tampa
The hospital ship Olivette sailed into Port Tampa on June 16 for coal and white paint, signaling peaceful duties. Crew evacuated weapons and prepared for noncombat operations, while news from Linares and U.S. reports note no new yellow fever cases and royal navy cargo dealings in Key West.
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Tampa
Fla
Olivette
Muitil
Wasnigatox
Marine Hospital Service
Mississippi
Hattiesburg
Shubui
Key West
Twickenham
Kingston
St. Louis
Emi
Spalah Goversaseok
Hogks
Arness
Tne
William F. Boggs
University of Georgia
A A
Secolce
Daviau
Teaea
Rik Enrroemsne
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