Spanish Cruiser Maria Teresa Wrecked Off San Salvador
A Spanish cruiser named Maria Teresa was wrecked about 30 miles north of San Salvador in a northeast gale. The towing ship Merritt rescued Captain Harris and 136 crew members, bringing them to Charleston for rail transport. no lives confirmed lost. Reports from the wrecking tug say the vessel broke apart in the storm, with authorities receiving updates from Lieutenant Commander Harris.
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San Salvador
Merritt
Cnandzston
Charleston
Hobson
Bahamas
Caimoners
Cubs
New York
Cape Maysi
Renta
Harris
Navy Department
Maria Teresa
Caimaners
Teresa
O'Slock
Fragmentary old medical note on blood and vitality
Partial OCR text describes venal claims about invigorating the liver and enriching the blood. Mentions medicine deniers and a line about “great blood maker,” but the fragment is incoherent and lacks verifiable facts or context.
Health Beauty and Pe-ru-Na book claims for women
A period piece advertorial urges women's health against pelvic diseases with Dr. Hartman’s Pe-ru-Na and Manalin. It quotes a testimonial praising recovery, promises free counsel to fifty thousand women, and invites letters for personal attention and a question blank for women.
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Hartman
Columba
Hartz
Tl. D. Amoss
Greensboro
Grey Cheren
Burghal Hotel
Columbus
Charges Against Weyler in Philippine Looting Case
A Manila dispatch reports direct evidence linking General Weyler to the Philippine treasury looting. Maximiano Rosales and Julian Reyes say Weyler and associates rented $1,300,000 in Mexican silver and were unjustly jailed. Moffett and General MacArthur order treasury book scrutiny to probe the claims.
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San Francisco
Chronicle
Manila
General Weyler
Bilibid
Maximiano Rosales
Julian Reyes
Otia
Dellv- France
Moffett
Billbid
Rosales
Rayes
Weyler
Bia
MacArthur
Treasury
Finn
Four Men Fatally Injured in Swain Reservation Clash
In Swain County North Carolina at an Indian reservation meeting of white Republicans four men were fatally or severely injured. William Bradley and his son Wallace Bradley used pistols and clubs during the Jeval apa gathering, dragging a member from the building. A free fight ensued with multiple cuts and gunfire. Thomas Baker, Republican party chairman in the precinct, appealed for armed support to prevent further trouble.
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Swain
Asnerville
N. C
Swain County
William Bradley
Wallace Bradley
Jeval Apa
India
Thomas Baker
Republican Party
Work almost complete Camp Guanabacoa ready for soldiers
Havana reports chief quartermaster Williams expects troops by December 1 as Guanabacoa site work nears completion. About 200 carpenters to operate locally, others from Key West, totaling 400 workers. Playa 0 landing pushed. 69 Cubans employed at $1.20 silver daily. American officials complain of inefficiency in work and heavy camp and water works costs. French Congress meets. Paris chamber reopens after cabinet fall. pledges civil power, republican sovereignty, and army support. War board in Cincinnati resumes hearings on Cuba hospital tent shortages and unit transport issues.
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Guanabacoa
Havana
Williams
Key West
Playa 0
Spanta
Bret Jaya
Ana
Or van Leer
Paris
Chamber of Deputes
M. Extasctl
Mees
Republian
Red Shirt Mass Meeting in Wilmington Protests County Tickets
A red shirt rally in Wilmington North Carolina on November 4 drew about 1500 citizens who formed a procession to the city park. Speakers including Lawyer McKey denounced the governor amid calls for lynching and strong applause, with participants from laborers to bankers and merchants present.
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Wilmington
Whianotos
N. C
Winchestern
Colts
Smith & Wessons
McKey
Texas Votes on Pensions Ex Confederates in Texas to Get $8 Per Month
Dallas reports that a constitutional amendment authorizing pensions for ex Confederates passed, though final returns are incomplete. Eligible are ex Confederates who settled in Texas before 1830, with monthly payments up to 8 dollars and total pension fund capped at 350000 dollars. Secretary Madden estimates about 48000 ex Confederates in the state, many ineligible due to settling after 1880. Most ex Confederates reportedly voted against the amendment. Iron and steel shipments surge in Birmingham, railroads use side cars for iron.
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Lone Star
Dallas
Texas
Madden
A‘sroea
Iron and Steel Movement
Bimunsauam
Als
Georgia Considers Constitutional Convention Next Year
Amasta Georgia Nov 5 report says a constitutional convention may be needed. In Bibb County Mr Ellis introduces a bill for such a convention in the house as Speaker Little delays committee announcements until Wednesday. The legislature adjourns to allow members to vote for congress next Tuesday after a busy ten days with 102 bills and 30 resolutions filed, one bill passed establishing a US fishery at Warm Springs.
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Amasta
Georgia
Ellis
Bibb
General Assembly
Little
House
United States
Warm Springs
Congress
Army Investigation Commission Plans Puerto Rico Visit
In Wasutxarox on November 5 the army investigation commission announced it will likely travel to Santiago and possibly Porto Rico to inspect fields of battle. The president offered no opposition and is understood to acquiesce in the commission’s decision.
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Wasutxarox
Army Investigation Commission
Santiago
Porto Rico
Typhoid Fever Decrease and Camp Disinfection Plans
Typhoid fever at Camp Shipp near Anniston Alabama shows a decrease. The Fourth Wisconsin remains a concern and may move west of the Second Arkansas. Sinks will be burned tents disinfected and washings done with bichloride. Winter quarters are under construction with 8 by 8 foot sheds and tented sleeping quarters. Tennesseeans Mustered Out in San Francisco. One hundred seventy five Tennessee regiment men found unfit for service will be mustered out with pay and travel allowances to Tennessee.
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Anniston
Axisiston
Ala
Wisconsin
Arkansas
San Francisco
Tennesse
War Department
Danes
Third Cavalry
Tennessee
Copper Colored Splotches and Contagious Blood Poison
The article notes a single cure for contagious blood poison remains unknown. Doctors fail to treat the disease and focus on hiding the poison in the blood, warning against mercury and potash treatments as they can wreck the system.
Gideon’s Bat 8 Talks Tax Reform at Governor
A Gideon’s Band delegation visits Gov. Candler in Artaxia to press retrenchment. The governor bluntly urges broader tax-raising ideas and cautions that eliminating statehouse salaries won’t cut taxes. Reformers leave sensing they are barking up the wrong tree.
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Artaxia
Gideon
Blalock
Gov. Candler
British Warships Press For Action At Hong-Heng
Extraordinary naval activity reported in Hong-Heng with British ships preparing for action. Powerfull has loaded coal and ordnance, Bons venturo recalled from Menta and now overseeing harbor defense. Naval yards busy mounting siege guns as rumors of rendezvous spread. In Kentucky, Fort Thomas inspected by War Board members General Dodge General Sexton and Dr. Conner. routine inquiries while patients examined. President appoints William J. Lucas as customs chief for district of St Johns.
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Hong-Heng
Hoxa-Koxa
Powerfull
Manisa Ti
Joes
Arniser Bonsventuro
Menta
Basta
Navy Yard
Ordnanos Department
War Board
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Dodges
General Sexton
Conner
War Investigation Commission
Fort Thomas
Comepany
Hall
Neetek
Tour
Aii Canal
Dodge
DP Eptede
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Ghoes
Jack Frost
Allen & Sheffield
E. D. Sheffield
Americus
Amricus
Lee Allen
Mn i
Indue
Canvomma
Canivonia Fie Syrup Co
Canronia Fie Srxcp Co
California Fig Syrup CO
Ban Francisco
Cal
Louisville
Mipotripono
Screwsbury Avenue
Pany
Naucheever Holiatag Com
Manciu ‘Camty
Manchester
England
Omo
Rinceville
Adam Rowe
Willum Smith
Rowe
Smith
Thomas Elder
Thomas L. Elder
Archbishop Elder
Negrnea
Knoxville
Virginia
Berux
J. Goldsmith
General Hardware
A.c.bell
Cotton, Ava
Allen House
Americus, GA
Levi Tower
THE
NEW York Musical Echo
Bearden
Jabinety
Aire
NEW York Musical Echo CO
Broadway
Hanesley
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Amiltar
Reat Actiin and
Camenon's
Lut
Strug
Are
War Investigating Commission
General Dodge
General Beaton
Cuba
Alvision
Ray
Ligon
Alabama National Goard
Alabama National Guard
Reumania Salle
Wasminotos
Babcock
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Gules Fleming
Onal
Wannsertox
Coriin
Fort Qaswell
Kitts
Mia
Florence George
Kate McAfee
Washington
Gaerne
Atlanta
Bwitt
Sce
Bteneriras Eet
Candler
Wasinimaron
Prealdene
William J. Lucas Callestor
St Johns
Fis
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