Major General William R Shafter Named Cuba Invasion Commander
Major General William R Shafter, born in Galesburg Michigan sixty two years ago, is selected to command the invasion force in Cuba. He began as a private in the Civil War, rising to lieutenant for bravery, and has served with distinction in both the volunteer and regular armies.
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William R. Shafter
Army of Invasion
Cuba
Galesburg
Mich
William R. Shafterhood
General Shafter
Volunteer Army
War Department
Miss Alger's Marriage to Eugene Pike Surprises Society
Miss Frances Aura Alger youngest daughter of the secretary of war marries Eugene Pike a wealthy Chicagoan. The match draws notice as the War Department engages in vital matters. Miss Alger is described as medium height with a rosy complexion dark eyes and brown hair. She enjoys horses and golf.
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Miss Alger
Frances Aura Alger
Secretary of War
Eugene Pike
Dewey's Defeat Years Ago Romantic Tide in Society
Washington society headlines recount Commodore Dewey's romance with Archibald Lowery's daughter Virginia a 20 year engagement with Count Jack Brpetti and her later marriage to Duke d Arcos. The tale notes Dewey's bitterness over a Spanish defeat and hints at a naval past passion.
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Commodore Dewey
Virginia Lowery
Archibald Lowery
Washington
Miss Lowery
Legation
Jack Brapetti
D’ Arcos
Mexico
Jack ‘Tar Cupid
Spain
Washington Cor
New York Herald
First Union Prisoner Ayres Exchanged After Capture
Colonel William Ayres died weeks ago and was the first Union prisoner exchanged in the Civil War. On a reconnoitering mission he and several soldiers were captured by Mosby's guerrillas and sent to Libby Prison. Ayres won release through Secretary of War Simon Cameron after an exchange for Alexander H. Sto, the vice president of the Confederacy.
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Philadelphia
William Ayres
Mosby
Libby
Ayres
Simon Cameron
Long and Active Service of Captain Silas Casey
Captain Silas Casey now a rank ing captain in the navy and commandant at League Island naval yard. A 1560 Annapolis graduate, he has held many posts since the war began, most recently commanding the armored cruiser New York.
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Silas Casey
League Island Navy Yard
Annapolis
New York
Explorer Carl Holmholtz to Live With Tarabomara Indians
A telegram from Chihuahua, Mexico, reports Professor Carl Holmholtz has reached the region en route to the Sierra Tarabomara to join the tribe and live with them for two years or longer.
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Chihuaheva
Mexico
Carl Lomholtz
Sierra
Excited Lady Questions Aid for Stranded Ship
A dialog shows Excited Lady pressing why aid wasn’t offered to a distressed ship. Life Saver says the crew were told to come ashore, while the Excited Lady quips about awaiting a formal invitation. Source: New York Weekly.
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Atlantic City
New York Weekly
Advice to a Would Be Actor From a Cow to Stage
A Philadelphia Bulletin quip suggests a course for a timid performer to go to Chicago and join a livestock company. An ad promotes One Minute Cough Cure claiming quick relief from colds bronchitis la grippe and throat and lung troubles with Judisch Tos.
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Chicago
Philadelphia Bulletin
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Cited For Skin Cure
In Pierson Michigan S M Geary reports DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve is curing more piles and all eczema and skin diseases. The Chicago Record notes changing news delivery by telephone amid gossip and busy town life.
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Chicago
Geary
Pierson
Mich
Poor Sailor's Struggle Highlighted By War Commentary
A sailor's hardships are used to critique wartime conditions and social neglect. The woman recalls his plight and questions how a man in such straits could even ride a bicycle, underscoring broader issues of poverty and mobility.
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Chicago Post
Grain-O: A coffee substitute from pure grains
Grain-O is promoted as a non stimulant coffee substitute that nourishes and cheers. It is marketed as suitable for nervous people, youth, and children, claiming a taste and look like coffee. Available in 15 and 25 cent packages from grocers. try it in coffee.
Remembered by Home Folks From Civil War Battle Letters
A Chickamauga soldier receives a letter from home describing food and mercy prayers. The note mentions a Bible two quarts of buttermilk homemade biscuits a smokehouse ham and a bundle of tract prayers carried via an uncle traveling to Chattanooga. The item reflects wartime home front morale.
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Chickamauga
Jmsi
Chattanooga
Atlanta Constitution
Elkhart Carriage Harness Co. Free Catalog Offer
A modern advertisement promises doubles the pleasure of driving with a fine carriage. It invites buyers of carriages or harness to request a free catalog from the Elkhart Carriage Harness Mfg Co in Elkhart Indiana. The price note 1.80 1.60 appears as part of the deal.
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Elkhart
Mig. Co
Elkhart, Ltd
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Cures Piles
The ad notes relief from suffering with DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for piles promoted by Judisch Bros, presenting a medical relief claim in a marketing tone.
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Mles
DeWitt
Judisch Bros
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