Ingalls on the War Review of Current Events
Ex senator John J. Ingalls surveys the Spanish American War after Dewey's Manila victory. He praises the mobilization, unity, and vast congressional appropriations, notes the war board's influence on strategy, and compares naval actions to ancient legends while preserving a cautious optimism about eventual Cuban outcomes.
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Florida
War Board
Washington
Cuba
Cervera
Oregon
Pacific
Dewey
John J. Ingalls
New York Journal
The Crack Astor Battery Enlists for Philippines Service
John Jacob Astor fronts a U S Army light artillery unit with Colonel Henry B. Ely opening a recruiting room. Lieutenant Peyton C March directs enlistments, warning that only willing volunteers join for three years to serve in the Philippines. Over 100 men sign as a fit, ready to fight.
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John Jacob Astor
United States Army
Philippine Islands
Henry B. Ely
Astor
Harvey Duryee
General Duryee
Seventh Regiment
Peyton C. March
Fifth United States Artillery
United States
Philippines
New York World
Yellowstone Park a World Wonder for Teachers and Tourists
Wonderland 98 offers a detailed guide to Yellowstone with its geysers, canyon, lake, mountains, and wildlife. The book provides practical information for schools and teachers, with options to tour by coach, horse, or bicycle and mailed for six cents. Excursion rates to Denver via Northwestern Line are advertised with June excursion dates and return limits.
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Yellowstone Lake
United States
Chas. S. Fee
Northern Pacific Railway
St. Paul
Minn
Denver
Col
Northwestern
Chicago & Northwestern Ra Y
The Cubans' Strength Questioned by Naval Courier
A naval courier casts doubt on Cuban fighting power in Cuba noting that Gomez and Garcia may lack large forces. He claims Cuban troops are few and that Spain could have far fewer than reported, while a rival officer questions the 250,600 Spanish troops.
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Wuave de
T.pen
Canaries
Newfoundland
Santiago de Cuba
San Juan
Venezuela
New England
Savannah
Galveston
Boston
Massachusetts
Hercules
Miles
Gomez
Garcia
Cuba
Somerset
Llanc
Army of
Sampson's Rich Reward for Warship Cargoes
Lawyer Edward E. Jones values seized cargoes at about 1.5 million dollars with roughly 37 thousand to Admiral Sampson. Each ship involved in captures will receive upwards of 200 dollars per ton, per the Pittsburgh Dispatch.
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Edward E. Jones
Admiral Sampson
Pittsburg
Trade Little Affected by the War
The Springfield Republican notes that business shows minimal wartime disruption and that trade indicators will be analyzed during the conflict for signs of ongoing hostilities.
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Springfield Republican
Doubles the Pleasure of a Fine Carriage Ad
Advertises Elkhart Carriage Harness Mfg Co of Elkhart Indiana offering a free catalogue for carriage and harness buyers. Promotes savings by requesting the catalogue.
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Elkhart
Grain-O: a nourishing grain drink for all ages
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a non stimulant coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims to nourish cheer and feed, suitable for nervous people, youth, and children, and suggests trying it in coffee. Available at grocers in 15 and 25 cents.
Celebrated Minnesota Flour Car brought by Mitter and Kooser
A new shipment arrives announcing a carload of the famed Seal of Minnesota Flour by Mitter and Kooser.
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Just
Minnesota
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Gota
Verly
Sia Ames
Republica
Henry Christmann
Ole Langland
Slater
Ingalls
Nicaraguan Canal
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Republic of Cuba
Republic
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Manilla
Cuban
Rvera
Sampson
Seventeenth Street
Crack Astor
Yellowstone National Park
Hood
John B. Smith
Box
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Julius L. Hauser
Osborn Street
Burlington
Hood’s
EPH
Valenciennes
Turkey
J. Jacobs
Prop
Yours
N. B
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Mitter & Kooser
Shane
Freesom
Devizes
England
Cincinpuati Enquirer
Board of Trade
Detroit
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Interstate Land Advertising Agency
Intelligencer Office
Elmes
Towa
Kansas
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Illinois
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Davison
Hanson
Charles Mix
Douglass
Hutchinson
Bon Homme
Blue Blanket
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Faulk
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