War profits and future value of Pacific possessions
The New York Herald argues that United States gains from war with Spain exceed costs, citing Porto Rico Cuba Ladrones and the Philippines as valuable naval and commercial bases. It projects future trade growth and mineral wealth under American control, with emphasis on strategic and economic benefits.
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Wastunciros
Sam
Spain
Porto Rico
Badrones
United States
Philippines
Cuba
Carribbean Sea
Gulf of Mexico
Perto Rico
Caribbean Sea
Inter-Oceanic Sea
Washington
Pacific
Orient
Australasia
Ladrones
Ural
West Indies
San Juan Bay
North Atlantic Naval Station
Florida
Vanderbilt in Atlanta Mob Attack After Spy Arrest
Joseph Castellanos, alias George Vanderbilt, claiming Cuban general rank, was freed from Port McPherson and fled into a crowd in Atlanta. He said he was an American citizen and Cuban general, displayed stars on his coat, and was mobbed by soldiers and civilians outside a candy factory before being guarded at the police station. He bore facial wounds and a knife scar. he also claimed kinship to Cornelia Vanderbilt with a mother in New York.
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Allagra
Joseph Castellanos
George Hdward Vanderbilt
Tampa
Pla
Port McPherson
Thanderbilt
Central
Atlanta
Vanderbilt
Alabama
Pryor
Tor
Hire
Cornelia Vanderbilt
New York
Letter of Consolation From the President to Breckinridge
The President declines a visit to Chickamauga Park citing duties in Washington while praising the 40,000 volunteers for two months of readiness. He honors all soldiers for duty and sacrifice and pledges the nation’s gratitude once peace returns. The piece ends with a note on weaving as an ancient art and mentions McKinear.
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Wasux
Breckinridge
Chickamauga
Executive Mansion
Washington
Chickamauga Park
William McKinear
Catarrh Cure Claim and Reward Advertisement
A 3100 reward notice promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy. It asserts the medicine cures constitutional catarrh by internal action on blood and tissues and urges readers to send testimonials if it fails. The ad promises one hundred dollars for proof of failure.
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Hall
Charleston Delegation Sets Sail for Porto Rico Trade Link
A Charleston business delegation of four to five men plans a late week departure for New York and an August 27 steamship to Porto Rico. W. A. Merchant will represent the city. others include Walter Pringle of Pringle Bros., H. S. Bremer of Charleston Importing and Exporting, and B. F. McLeod of the Trade-Tunes-Green Shoe Co. The group will survey Porto Rico ports, assess saleable goods, payment methods, and best landing sites for a potential Charleston to Porto Rico shipping line. They anticipate broad rail and steamship support to move Western goods to the island and will report findings after returning. Merchant will also serve as interpreter due to his language familiarity.
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Charleston
New York
Porto Rica
W. A. Merchant
Walter Pringle
Pringle Bros
Porto Rico
Hey
Merchant
War outcomes cited from the Santiago bombardment and related notes
The item reviews the value of the naval bombardment of Santiago forts, notes the moral impact over material damage, and discusses coast defenses for the United States. It also mentions Cuban palm varieties, veterans, a Belleville boy’s heroism, and updates on the Bamberg knitting mill under Jehn Mier with expanded production plans.
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Santiago
United States
Sampson
Troy
Anderson County Democratic primary candidates announced for various offices
Multiple figures announce for county roles including Treasurer, Supervisor, and House seats. Names include William L. Bolt, J Payne, R E Parker, L C Walliford, Brown A Willson, Oliver Bolt, W P Snelgrove, Jas M Sullivan, R B A Robinson, J L Jackson, Hon J W Ashley, J F Rice, G N C Boleman. Also candidates for Superintendent of Education and Probate Judge.
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William L. Bolt
Anderson County
J. Payne
R. E. Parker
L. C. Walliford
Rock Mills Township
Brown A. Willson
Belton
Oliver Bolt
Anderton County
W. P. Snelgrove
State Senate
Jas. M. Sullivan
R. B. A. Robinson
House of Representatives
J. L. Jackson
J. W. Ashley
Houe of Representatives
TE M Rucker, Jr
John B. Leverett
G. A. Rankin
J. H. Grant
Lewis M. Mahaffey
A.W. Attaway
RW Nicholson
H. Edwards
R. Y. H. Nance
R. M Burriss. T
J. F. Rice
DH. Russell
Boggs and Latimer Seek Democratic Nomination for Congress
Julius E Boggs of Pickens declares candidacy for re election to the Fifty sixth Congress subject to the Democratic primary in South Carolina A C Latimer also announces seeking the Democratic nomination for Congress pledging to accept the primary result.
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House Representatives
House of Representatives
T. Wakefield
Geo
Prince
Anderson County
B.C
Martin
Julius E. Boggs
Pickens
Congress
Democratic Ae
Sans Carolina
A. C. Latimer
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Spot Cash Clothiers
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Sullivan Hardware CO
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Hvans Pharmacy
Luzon
New York Herald
Hardwick
Egypt
Viruinia
Kentucky
Q Uito
8Th Virginia Infantry
Claude Murdock
Belleville
Mich
34Th
Michigan Volunteers
Cubs
Detroit Tribune
G En. Shafter
Miles
Bamberg Knitting Mill
Jehn Mier
Manning Knitting Mills
Manning
State News
Newberry County
Chris Cannon
Spartanburg
Capt
Blassingamie
Tramwell County
Bennettaville
Arch Ter
Greenwood
FR. C. Watts
Greenville County
Yorkville
State Railroad Commission
Southern Express Co
Chas. Cotesworth Pinckney
Flat Rock
N.C
Grace Church
Clemson College
Berkley
South Carolina
W.R. Stokes
Warlisle
Union County
S. C
Columbia
Gorman & Wright
Flovence
Japan
Joseph Berrier
Richland Volunteers
Suis
Berrier
Southern Railway
Till
Jonathan
C. Hanks
Sandy Flat
Greenville Mountaineer
Marlboro
A. J. Matheson
G. N.C. Boleman
Geo. Johnstone
Belton High School
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