Progress of the War Reaches San Juan Porto Rico
The Portland era dispatch describes Admiral Sampson’s fleet battering San Juan and the Spanish defenders abandoning the fortifications. The capture marks a swift end to Spanish power in Porto Rico, with calls for public safety measures to prevent post bombardment excesses as American control begins. The Rita steamer’s surrender is noted, and plans shift to occupation and stabilization.
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Porto Rico
Sampson
San Juan
Conqueror
Cuba
Robley D. Evans
Admiral Simpson
Cape Verde
Maya
Adin Simpson
Porto Rieu
Atlantic
Bay of San Juan
Rita
Yale
Nono
Progress of the Muster at War Department May Day
War department officials report progress in mustering 125000 volunteers for the United States army. About 69000 have been mustered, with completion expected by week’s end. Many volunteers lack essential equipment and proper clothing while some camps lack guns, carriages, ammunition, and uniforms. Expedition plans to the Philippines show 11900 volunteers ready for movement and about 11000 likely to qualify.
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War Department
United States Army
Adjt
Corbin
Adjutant General's Office
Philippines
Mississippi River
Predictions of a three to four year war with Spain
Ex Judge I J Mackey, introduced as Captain Thomas J Mackey, claims in Washington dispatches that the Cuban and Porto Rico campaigns will only mark the war's opening. He forecasts a 250,000 man battle on Spanish soil, foresee lasting conflict for decades, and endorses by ex Confederates and some Union generals. He cites Morro Castle studies from 1866 and predicts a Cuba focused victory will not end the war.
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I. J. Mackey
Washington
Thos. J. Mackey
Richmond
Morro Castle
War Department
Cuba
United States Army
Spain
Porto Rico
Cornbread Diet Praised As Wheat Prices Rise
A historical editor argues corn pone offers a nutritious, digestible alternative to wheat loaf amid high flour costs. He notes the southern negro farmer’s reliance on bacon and corn and urges households to embrace corn bread for nourishment and cost relief.
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Watte
Kentucky
South
Prodine J
Neal Tang
Joniufort
Steeneth
Disease spreads among the colored in Sumter county
News notes outbreaks of smallpox in Sumter County mainly affecting Black residents, plus a roundup of local items: dental association meeting in Harris Lithia Springs July 12 14. fire losses in Winnsboro and Florence. a shooting death in Greenville County. political endorsements in Saluda and Marlboro. a fire at S L McBell’s property with no insurance. managerial changes at the Columbia Register. a murder case in Spartanburg. a jury verdict in Union County. a windstorm destroying churches and property. a long untimely obituary and local anecdotes.
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South Carolina
Winnsboro
9. C
Florence
D. C
Luther Henderson
T. R. Henderson
Butler Township
Greenville County
Saluda
Rh. B.watson
Marlboro
Hillerbe
Columbia Evening Record
L. McBell
Anderson Volunteers Muster Roll Names Company OC crew
The Anderson Volunteers third Company OC of First Regiment C. Volunteers U.S. A swore allegiance last week and lists commissioned officers, non commissioned officers, corporals, privates with names, occupations, and hometowns chiefly in Anderson, Belton, Pendleton, and surrounding South Carolina towns.
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Anderson Volunteers
United States
C. Volunteers
U.S. A
Henry H. Watkins
Anderson
Joseph N. Grant
Clarkeville
Joseph N. Brown, Jr
Richard 8. Divyer,Jr
Starr
Henry
Martin
Farmer
Aaron
George I. Baker
Charles F. Power
Luther E, Tate
Moscow
Joseph J. Trowbridge
Leon P. Brock
Due West
John F. Tatum
Valhalla
John G. Robbins
Wagoner
Newton Acker
Belton
Samuel Adams
Carpenter
Redmond
Paul E. Ayer
Thomas H. Bigby
Honey Path
James H. Brown
Iva
Prug H. Gerriss
Holland's
Walter, C. Burris
Mountain Creek
Robert B. Cheshire
Will W. Cochran
Americus
Daniel P. Coley
Townville
James A Dillingham
Rabun
John Dodd
West Union
Joseph Dodd
Clark
Adolphus A. Duncan
Baylis D Burle
Preston Cant
Glyde N. Faut
Robert T. Feltman
Hartville
Alfred SN
Fortune
Pelzer
Jefferson Gawdrell
Lower Path
Tra A. Giles
Edward O. Gordon
Guy T. Grove
Almon C. Hall
James L Hall
Samuel D. Harper
Primus D. Henderson
Stephen F. Hoover
Kershaw
William N. Jolly
Weaver
Pendleton
James P. Killebrew
Edgefield
George W. King
Larin O. King
Thomas B. Lee
Greenwood
Tay W. Madden
Jno
W. Martin
Reuben M. Martin
Wade H McGee
Clerk
Jacob R. Miller
Hamilton A. Moore
Eagle Grove
Buuler T. Norris
Toney Creek
Thomas M. Norwood
Benjamin B. O'Shields
Charles Poore
Ernest H. Poore
Walter B. Pratt
Frank J Rhody
Mantus
Ala
Jno. T. Rose
Kinard’s
Etna P. Rudiseal
Turnersville
Thos
R. Rowland
Edgar M. Scott
Brushy Creek
Noel B. Sharpe
Wm S. Sharpe
Rufus C. Sherard
Moffatsville
Herman M. Simpson
Honor Path
Luther G. Smith
Burdine
Marseille M. Stewart
John T. Stewart
Frederick Taylor
Thomas R. Vandiver, Jr
James R Vandiver, Jr
John E. Wood
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B. C. Evans & Co
Spot Cash Clothiers
W. D. Simpson & CO
D.C. Brown & Bro
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Ra. Gomme An
Sro
Ottiew
Dol
Gary Evans
Wastysaron
John Gary Ryans
Senate
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Tilinear
Wis Commission
Dion
Doe Wheeler
Pama
Bktreneval Wheeler
Che Itil Conduale
Yale Gavaley Mintler
Wade Hegil
Midaui xii
Pth
Avatote
Whinfecake Prairie
Tuten
Pymasse Ak Abstewce
Wholesale Dreige
State News
Theba
Sumter County
N. J
Gonzalo State
He State Dental Association
Harris’ Lithia Springs
Thomas Addison
Columbia Register
W. McB. Sloan
R. Sydney Rivings
Spartanburg
Mercy
Tom Trimmier
Clemson College
Navy
W. Oscar Stewart
Kastatoe
Pickens County
Oscar Stewart
Pickens
Messrs
J. C. Wallace J
W. W. Dison
Mary Ann Wallace
Union County
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Baptist
Jaron Stall
Heltoing
Dy. W. Dargan
Towns Street
Busy Beaver
Hadhey
Elmech
Larhone
Regiment
Thelday
Tast
Becauss
Teyser
Jeave
Hainess
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