Admiral Dewey on Manila surrender and Aguinaldo
Admiral Dewey testifies that he doubted Spanish capitulation terms and that some Spanish officers considered firing. He recalls discovering the white flag, discusses public disclosure of surrender terms, and questions Aguinaldo’s loyalty and motives, suggesting he sought loot and independence for gain.
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MacArthur
Dewey
Patterson
Merritt
Admiral Dewey
Sthl
Manila
Aguinaldo
Pratt
Providence
Williams
Cavite
Dietrich
Spain
Washington
Aguinalde
Heart Disease Described As Threat To Healthy Circulation
A correspondent from Huntington, Indiana notes that irregular heartbeats and palpitations signal weakness or disease. The writer explains how persistent problems can fail to sustain normal circulation and cites a remedy begun with a discussion of improving heart function.
Miles' Heast Cure for the weak and throbbing hearts
A vintage patent remedy ad promotes Miles Heast Cure as a tonic to aid weak hearts and throats. It claims quick effects, urging readers not to delay and to buy the oil from the listed druggists. Names and exact places are obscured by OCR errors, but the ad centers on a tonic offered for immediate use.
Atlanta Selected for Court of Appeals
Washington reports the House passed a bill mandating the fifth circuit court of appeals hold at least one annual term in Atlanta on the first Monday in October. The measure, aided by Georgia lawmakers, includes amendments on injunctions, speedy hearings, and clerk expenses. The bill allows additional Atlanta terms and authorizes travel expenses for court records and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Fifth Circuit
Atlanta
Wiley
Alabama
Montgomery
Fsaurd
Fleming
Georgia
Judiciary Committee
Bacon
Senate
Circuit Court of Appeals
Fifth Judicial Circuit of
United States
District Court
State of
Court of Appeals
Afth
Judicial Circuit
Fifth Judicial Circuit
New Orleans
Canada Is Fond of the Fugitives Diplomacy For Surrender Delay Risks
Washington June 2 prominent lawyers express surprise at Canadian inaction on extradition of Greene and Gaynor. Extradition commissioner ordered detention, habeas corpus writs followed in Montreal and Quebec, delays discussed for diplomatic remonstrance. Justice Dept says treaty obligations will be kept despite unusual moves.
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Washington
Greene
Gaynor
Montreal
Andrews
Caron
Quebec
Canada
Department of Justice
Department
Teller Taunts Cuban Senators in Senate Debate
Washington June 27 A sharp senate debate on Cuban reciprocity centers on Teller Colorado who opposes sweeping sugar duties while supporting general tariff revision. He accuses sugar interests and sugar lands in Cuba of driving the push and says relief claims are unfounded. Platt argues friendly Cuba is a duty and warns against annexation. Pettus offers a Russia entry resolution amid Philippine bill actions. Conference on deficiency appropriation set with Hale Allison and Teller named.
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Washington
Senate
Teller
Colorado
Senate Committee of Cuban Relations
Cuba
American Sugar Refining Company
Cuyen
United States
Island
Republicans
Sugar Trust
Platt
Connecticut
Pettus
Russia
Alabama
Bacon
Fpettue
House
Messia
Lodge
Massachusetts
Allison
Iowa
Culberson
Texas
Mitchell
Oregon
Legislature
Lewis and Clarke
Pacific Coast
Portland
Messrs
Hale, Allison
Eller
Southern States Lead Cotton Industry Growth 1880–1900
Washington report on the 1900 census industry break down shows the United States textile sector with 4,312 establishments and over $1.04 billion invested. It notes cotton and wool goods, hosiery, dyeing, and mill supplies, with U.S. production valued at about $9.96 billion and total materials spent around $521 million. Georgia led in 1880, but by 1900 South and North Carolina surpassed it, Alabama’s capital nearly quadrupled, and regional shifts highlight rising southern prominence in cotton manufacture. The report discusses world production ranks, yarn quality differences, and rising southern capital and employment.
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Washington
Census Bureau
United States
France
Germany
Austria
Russia
Great Britain
Atlantic
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Maine
New Hamshire
New England
Alabama
PAZO OINTMENT claims cure for ringworm and skin diseases
Advertises PAZO OINTMENT with promise of money refund if it fails to cure ringworm and related skin ailments such as eczema, tetter, old ulcers, pimples, and blackheads on the face.
Contested election case heard in House over Horton and Butler
Washington June 27 the house opened debate on the Horton vs Butler contested election from Missouri’s twelfth district. Committees split with fraud taint cited by the majority to void the seat while the minority supported Butler’s election. Three hours of debate occurred with Smith Bartheldt Bowie speaking for respective sides. vote due tomorrow. Dolphin arrives Vancouver from Skagway with Dawson gold in hand.
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Horton
Butler
House
Washington
Missouri
Messrs Smith
Town
Bartheldt
Bowie
Alabama
Moon
Tennessee
Indian Territory
Cannon
Lllinoia
Messrs
Barney
Wisconsin
Livingston
Georgia
Senate
Cooper
Payne
New York
Crumpacker
Indiana
Jones
Virginia
Maddox
Texas Wonder Kidney Remedy Ad in Hallettsville
A Texas Wonder advertisement claims one bottle of Halls Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder troubles, gravel, diabetes, nocturnal emissions, back pain, and irregularities in men and women, with children’s bladder issues. Dr EW Hall is sole manufacturer, order by mail if not sold locally. testimonials available.
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EW. Hall
St.Louis
All Druggista
Beveridge Sees No Escape From Philippines Bill Fight
Washington June 27 Special Judge Maddox of Georgia named by the speaker as a house conferee on the Philippines government bill. Republican leaders consider dropping coinage and legislature provisions to ease passage, while Beveridge says the bill should fail if the house legislature is included. Roosevelt opposes island self government. Conferees discuss land and court provisions as adjournment looms.
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Jos. Ohl
Washington
Maddox
Georgia
House
Philippines
Culberson
Jones
Virginia
Repubicans
Senate
Islands
Taft
Rome
Lodge
House Committee
Beveridge
Indiana
Fsland
Senate Committee
Roosevelt
Root
Senate Court
United States Supreme Court
Confederate Soldier Heirs Sought By Georgia Attorney
William Ashley of Groton Dakota writes Adjutant General Robertson seeking records to locate heirs of Charles HU a man about 75 from Australia who died in a western city hospital He had $142000 in a bank box and $6000 in currency and may have served in the Confederate army Ashley offers a fee for locating heirs and mentions a photograph from October showing a well built man weighing about 118 pounds with a note about possible enlistment records and place of origin
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Georgia
Wiliam Ashley
Groton
Dak
Robertson
Charles HU
Western City
Australia
Savings Bank
United States
William Ashley
Major Rathbone urges probe of Gen Wood actions
Washington reports Major Rathbone plans a congressional investigation into the late Cuban military government. He seeks Senator Hanna to file a resolution to examine his conduct and similar officers, aiming to expose postal frauds and trials while defending his own position against misstatements. He welcomes a full inquiry and says misstatements were inadvertent.
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Washington
Rathbone
Hanna
Major Rathbone
France lets United States take Panama Canal concessions
Washington reports France will not object to transferring the Panama Canal Company’s concessions and property to the United States. The move aims to clear title with French aid to facilitate an American canal through the isthmus. Senate panel set to investigate bondholder and shareholder claims related to the Panama companies.
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Washington
France
Panama Canal Company
United States
Panama
Panama Company
Smalls and Mahone Named for Collectors of Customs
The president nominated Robert Smalls of Beaufort South Carolina and William Mahone of Petersburg Virginia as Collectors of Customs. Also named were Marshal Frank S Elgin Western District Tennessee and Army officer John P Kelly Florida as assistant surgeon volunteers with captain rank. Executive confirmations included postmasters in North Carolina Kentucky and Louisiana and others. Abyssinia advices report Fitzhugh Whitehouse of Newport Rhode Island and Lord Hindlip arriving safe in Addis Ababa after a Nile expedition.
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Washington
Senate
Collectors of Customs
Robert Smalls
Beaufort
S. C
Wilam Mahone
Petersburg
Marshal Frank 5
Elgin
Tennessee
John P. Kelly
Florida
Postmastern
North Carolina
George IL. Patterson
Concord
John O Burton
Weldon
Joshua P. Jessup
Hertford
George Young
Brevard
Mississippi
Louis J. Piernas
Bayst Louis
D W. Rhyne
Lexington
Hugene Robertson
Collins
Stéphen Farmer
Greenfield
Louisiana
J. Watts Kearney
New Orleans
Naval Appropriation Bill Reaches Agreement On War Ships
Washington June 27 conferees on the naval appropriation bill reached agreement on most items except building war ships in government yards The accord provides 500000 for improving the new naval station at Charleston South Carolina to be done under one bureau rather than multiple branches The agreement followed assurance that the Port Royal station would be sold as originally planned.
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Washington
Charleston
3. C
Fhrat
Foss
Port Royal
Pontiac Mining Company Formed to Work NC and VA
The Pontiac Mining Company of New York was incorporated to operate in North Carolina and Virginia with a capital of 1,600,000 dollars. Directors include Harry C. Drvai, William Lamb of Brooklyn, Robert W. Lansiter of Oxford North Carolina, William Brown, A. G Vreeland, A. O. Sumner, Frank Butterworth of New York City, Commodore P. Vedder of Ellicottville North Carolina, and Helen Butterworth of Morristown.
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North Carolina
Virginia
Albany
N. Y
Pontiac Mining Company
New York
Harry C. Drvai
William Lamb
Brooklyn
Robert W. Lansiter
Oxford
N. C
William Brown
A. G Vreeland
A. O. Sumner
Frank Butterworth
New York City
Commodore P. Vedder
Ellicottville
Helen Butterworth
Morristown
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Agui- Menalgo
Miles
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Tuntington
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Westville
Kolb
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Pronto
Ala
Thomas Ritchie
City of London
Senator Carmack
General Otis
General Bell
Admiral Dewey Roze
Willing
Taka Hiood
South
Dolphin
Vancouver
Skagway
Dawson
Hallettsville
E. W. Hall
St Louis
Devall
County
Treas
Snags
Forsyth
Petera St
Savannah
F. J. Gooledge & Bro
Gen. Wood
America
State Department
Morgan
Senate Committee On
Smalls
Mahone
Adis
Abeda
Abyssinnia
Fitzhugh Whitehouse
Newport
Lord Hindlip
England
Upper Nile
Biel
Sours
BE Hathaway
Offce
Ar Py
Mall Bend
Geneultae Agmrptom Ns
Smal ‘Espondence Conftent
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