Surrender Talk Delays in Santiago As US Presses Toral
Washington staff reports President demands prompt action at Santiago as General Shafter rejects Toral's demand to retain arms. Corbin issues orders for an unconditional surrender of all troops under Toral. Surrender details hinge on Spanish authorities in Madrid and the transfer of 28,000 troops to Spain, with 12,000 to 15,000 in and around Santiago.
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Washington
Shafter
Santiago
Mites
Fesand
Oral
Cuba
Spain
United States
Blanco
Wheeler
Lawton and Ney
Miles
Thin
Miley
Alger
ADJT
Henry C. Corbin
Brats
Bliss
Wilson
Smith
Corbin
Toral
Santiago City
Haa
Madrid
Watson to sail for Canaries with raiding squadron
A Washington dispatch says Commodore Watson will depart Guantanamo soon with a strong fleet bound for the Canaries and then Spain. The force includes Oregon, Massachusetts, Newark, Yankes, Dixie, Yosemite and six colliers, carrying 25 000 tons of coal. Dispatches from St Thomas expected midweek. Major Thomas Sommers and 25 First Tennessee troops depart to Cuba to manage yellow fever patients at Santiago.
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New York
The
Tribune
Washington
Spain
Navy Department
Watson
Guantanamo
St. Nicholas
St. Thomas
Canaries
Canary Islands
Camara
Cartagena
Cadiz
Philippines
Glacier
Sommers
Cuba
Camp Alger
Thomas Sommers
First
Tennessee
Santiago
Regular
Army Hospital Service
St. Paul
Corbett McCoy Fight Pact Signed For Buffalo September 10
Articles of agreement for a bout between James J. Corbett and Kid McCoy were signed in New York. The Hawthorn Athletic Club in Buffalo will host the fight on September 10 with a $20,000 purse and the winner take all.
Formation of Watsons squadron underway with potential ports
Washington dispatch on July 16 reports orders to assemble Watson's squadron with possible additions from Minneapolis Columbia and New Orleans. The fleet will sail soon as arrangements proceed amid unspecified activities across forty five ports where Camara is said to operate.
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Watson
Washington
Sampson
Minneapolis
Columbia
New Orleans
Call For Colored Troops To Serve In Cuba And Porto Rico
Washington July 14 The president will issue a call for 25 000 colored troops within a few days These troops will be known as the army of occupation for Cuba and Porto Rico The source notes this is reported on best authority
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New York Journal
Washington
Cuba
Porto Rico
Macias Ships His Fammily. Sr. Thomas, D. W.1., July 16. Ships
The family of Captain Macias of Porto Rico passed here today on an Italian steamer bound for Spain. The United States auxiliary cruiser Yosemite, which has been doing blockade duty at San Juan de Porto Rico, has also arrived here. She has been relieved at San Juan by the cruiser New Orleans. The Yosemite is coaling and probably will remain several day.
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Macias
Sr. Thomas
D. W
Porto Rico
Spain
Yosemite
San Juan de Porto Rico
San Juan
New Orleans
Letter From Dr Hill Portlands July 12 1899
Dr Hill writes from Portland Oregon recounting a long journey by train from Omaha to Denver Manitou Colorado Springs Salt Lake and back to Portland with 117 travelers mostly from Cass County He notes sermons seen and met many locals including Miss Blanche Brown and Mr Milner and his family Many churches visits and a fortieth anniversary celebration in Forest Grove He ends with warm regards and a product plug for One Minute Cough Cure by Vic Emmert & Co
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Portland
Oregon
Teixerarn
Omaha
Denver
Manitou
Barton
Boston
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Royal Gorge
Leadville
Grand Canon
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake
Blanche Brown
Misa Robinson
8. B. Milner
Charlie Lavery
Rey
My. Lindsay
Young Loufbouron
Mr. Milner
Charles
Lamson
Cass County
the Dashiels
Posten
Iowa
Wil
Atlantic
Medicine ads and pill endorsements in 19th century text
A collage of patent medicine pitches promises cures for bedwetting, colds, constipation and liver troubles. Endorsed by Parsons & Co and DeWitt’s Little Early Risers, with claims of fast relief and no cure no pay offers. Ads tout kidney cures and laxatives as swift remedies from Vic Emmert & Co.
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Milesburg
DeWitt
Vic Emmert & Co
Vic Emmert
Bob Moore
LaFayette
Ind
Vic Emmurt & Fo
Manufacturers offer Foley's Colic Cure free to first Civil War applicant
Vic Emmert & Co advertise a bottle of 25e Foley's Colic Cure free to the first Civil War veteran who applies. The remedy targets chronic diarrhoea cramp colic and bowel complaints, as promoted by the firm in a wartime era notice.
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Vic Emmert & Co
Vic Emmert & 0
Conservative The Conserva tive launches in Nebraska City
Ex Secretary Mortons new paper The Conservative makes its first appearance and will publish weekly for now supporting the continued gold standard in U S monetary policy. Also notes postal stamping rule for telegraphic messages and Red Cross fundraising appeals in London and via The Daily Chronicle.
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Morton
Nebraska City
Conservative
United States
Farewell reception for Rev E F Jordan in Grand Island
A farewell reception honored Rev. E. F. Jordan pastor of the First Baptist church as he departs for Omaha to serve as chaplain of the Third Nebraska volunteers.
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Grand Islaxp
Neb
E. F. Jordan
First Baptist Church
Omaha
Third Regiment of
Nebraska Volunteers
Masonic Picnic Planned for Audubon and Casa Counties
The Masons of Audubon and Casa counties organize a basket picnic at Melliman's Grove near Extra on Thursday July 28 inviting all Masonic members and families to attend. Also promoting Bucktien's Arnica Sale promising relief for cuts sores and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Exposition notes describe a grand Indian exhibit to be staged in Omaha with delegates from every tribe and a range of hotels in Council Bluffs and Omaha led by The Grand in Council Bluffs offering European plan rates and convenient access to the exposition. Foley's Colic Cure endorsed as a safe precaution for vacation travel by Vic Emmert & Co.
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Masons
Audubon
Casa Counties
Melliman's Grove
Extra
Masonic Fraternity
Bucktien
Arnica
Vic Emmert & Co
Congress
Omaha
Great
N American Union
Exposition Grounds
America
Dakotas
Nebraska
Iowa
Oregon
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Council Bluffs
The
Testimonial for Chamberlain's Colic Remedy in Infant Care
A Keokuk Iowa parent reports persistent infant colic and cholera infantum relieved after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Gratitude expressed. product sold by Vic Emmert and H G Weber & Co.
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Hin
Chamberlain
G. M. Law
Keokuk
Iowa
Vic Emmert
H. G
Weber & Co
Henry C Herbert dies after civil war service in Iowa and Cass County
Henry C Herbert born December 29 1882 in Columbus Ohio died July 12 1898 at Marshalltown soldier’s hospital at six p.m. He married Catharine Allen Noy later Eliza Myers. Four children survive along with step children. Civil War veteran served in 38th Regiment Co G Indiana Infantry. He suffered from sun stroke and exposure after Little Rock Arkansas battle. Lived in Marion County Indiana Brighton township Cass County farm then Atlantic Iowa. Baptist church member for about fifty years. Survived by H K Herbert El Dorado Kansas Frank A Herbert Garnett Kansas Mrs Mary Duncan Harlan Mrs Ida Taylor Emmetsville and Maggie Myers Anita Iowa.
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Henry
Herbert
Henry C. Herbert
Columbia
Ohio
Soldier’s Hospital
Marshalltown
Catharine Allen Noy
Eliza Myers
Marion County
38Rd Reg., Co. G. In
Little Rock
Ark
Brighton Township
Cass County
Atlantic
Herbert Haa
Baptist Church
Hiss Church
H. K. Herbert
Eldorado
Kas
Frank A. Herbert
Garnett
Mary Duncan
Harlan
Ida Taylor
Emmetsville
Sherm Myers
Mrs. Stone
Anita
Maggie Myers
Cure Deafness and Hear Again with Catarrh Remedy
An advertisement explains deafness arises from inflamed mucous lining of the auditory tube and claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can restore hearing. It offers one hundred dollars for any case cured not by the remedy and lists Toledo suppliers. Also notes local greenhouse improvements, kidney cure claims, and various consumer ads for coffee substitutes and laxatives.
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Hall
F. J. County & Co
Toledo
Medical product testimonials from Scranton Iowa and beyond
Report from Rev J A Mitchell of Scranton Iowa praises Dr Kay's Lung Balm for coughs and offers free samples and a home treatment book via Dr B J Kay Medical Co Omaha Neb. Other testimonials mention Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children, Foley's Kidney Cure, DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for piles and skin issues with Emmert Co and Faumert Co as distributors.
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Dr. Kay
Child's Colic Ends After Foley's Cure Purchase
A baby named Bim suffers a severe colic attack but settles after Vic Emmert & Co's Foley's Colic Cure. The remedy, priced at 25e, calms the infant following a stiff waking spell.
Baby Teething and Remedy Advert Claim
In a compact ad style notice the supplier touts Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup as a teething remedy for infants and diarrhoea pain wind colic with a 25 cent bottle. Also promoted is DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve praised by John C. Dunn for piles and skin conditions including eczema. Vic Emmert & Co.
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DeWitt
John C. Dunn
Wheeling
W. Va
Vic Emmert & Oo
Quick Relief for Asthing From Foley’s Honey and Tar
Foley’s Honey and Tar promises prompt relief for asthma and related symptoms. The ad claims no cure, no pay, and offers a 25 cent price with Parsons and Co as sole agents. Vic Emmert & Co. is listed in association.
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K. Parsons & Co
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Sait
Dr. Hill
Evans City
Globe
Dr. E. Detchon
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Lowa
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F. Parsona & Co
Foley
Vic Ammoert
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Red Cross
Lonxpon
American Red Cross Society
Daily Chronicle
Assembly of All
Indigo Tribes
Atlantic Green House
C. G. Anderson & Co
F. Parsons & Co
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Chestnut Street
Palmer & Findley
van McGurdy
Chestnut St
Nichols’ Bank
Postoffice
Europe
Magarrell House
N. 24Th Street
Omaha Exposition
Cura
J. R. Magarrell
R. E. Magarrell
Proprietors
J. A. Mitchell
Scranton, Iowa
W. 8B. Cooper
el Rio
Cal
Vic Elimmert
G. Weber
K. C. Blanks
Lewisville
Texas
Vie Faumert & Co
Asthing
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