Republican Delegates Meet in Augntic for Cass County
The Cass County Republicans plan a delegate convention at the opera house in Augntic Iowa on Saturday June 1898 at nine oclock to nominate candidates for Clerk of Courts County Auditor County Recorder County Attorney Supervisorial District No 1 and No 4 and to select delegates to the state and congressional conventions and a judicial convention The basis of representation is one delegate for every fifteen votes or major fraction cast for Hon Leslie M Shaw governor Nov 2 1897 Delegates by township including Atlantic Stuart Lincoln Radward Victoria Bruce Anita and others were named with officers listed and a call for township committee men to hold caucuses the Saturday before the convention W C Frazier County Chairman
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Ublican
Iowa
Dubuque
Supreme Court
L. M. Shaw
Govxoor
Belea
Adair
Johnsonly
Adams Keokuk
Allamakes
Appanoose
Koxsath Audubon
Lee
Benton
Black Hawk
Louisa_ ta
Boone
Lucas
Toemer
Lyona Iudhana
Madison
Buona Vista
Mahaska Oo
Butler
Marion
Calhoun
Marshall
Mills
Carrot Mitchell
Cedar Monona
Monroe
Cherokee
Montgom
Chickasaw Muscatine
Clarke
Brien
Clay Osceolai
Clayton
Pege
Clinton
Palo Alto Way
Crawford
Plymouth
Dallas Ase Pocahontas
Solavis
Deca
Pottawaua
Delawari i Poweshiek
Ssed
Cass County
Opera House
Augntic
Runelock
A. m
Supervisoria
Leslie M. Shaw
Atlantic
Stward
Lincoln
Radward
Victoria
Ieee
Bruce
Anita
Chas
Brown
Wiota
Eee C. Bryant
Griswold
W. A. Dowell
Cumberland
Reading
W. C. Frazier
Submarine inventor Holland seeks chance to test harbor defense
The article urges government support for Holland to go to San tiago and clear the channel of mines and sink Spanish vessels. It likens his submarine boat to past trials that revolutionized naval warfare and argues for allowing a demonstration to destroy the Spanish fleet with minimal own damage.
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Holland
Santiago
Memorial Day Reflections on Soldiers and Veterans
The piece notes Memorial Day conditions differ from past years as veterans decorate graves with flowers while many young men rush to the front. It foresees potential graves in foreign lands and their return to honor fallen comrades, preserving the old ritual amidst ongoing conflict.
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Ous
Navy aims to trap Spanish fleet this summer
The speaker pledges persistent action to locate and strike the Spanish fleet, comparing the pursuit to driving a cork into a bottle necking shut the escape. He asserts determination to spend the entire summer until success is achieved, signaling resolve and strategic patience.
Curtis for Congress in Cass County Support Rally
The Cass County editorial urges unity for Curtis in the congressional race, declaring Curtis the winner over Wilson and calling on all supporters to back him in the district convention and, if nominated, in the general election. It emphasizes Curtis’s proven campaign work andCass County’s entitlement to the next congressman from the district.
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Wilson
Curtis
Cass County
Wwe
Cass
Defending strength in a changing era prompts urgent need
The piece warns that the United States may never again endure such a small standing army and navy, urging preparedness for war. It notes the Cuba situation, the cable cut at Santiago and San Juan, and the impact on Spanish communication, then shifts to the Trans Missisippi exposition opening June 1 with grand preparations and a fully booked exhibit space.
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United States
Cuba
Spanish Army in Cuba Expands Amid Supply Strains
Report says Spanish forces in Cuba number 85 000 to 125 000, concentrated in large seaports. They require vast provisions for troops and city residents, with no external supply base. The blockade hinders inbound aid and island reserves grow thin.
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Cuba
Oregon Arrives in Florida After 18000 Mile Run
The battleship Oregon has reached Port Florida in good shape following an 18000 mile voyage the longest continuous run by a battleship. The ship is ready for action though needs bottom scraping to achieve top speed.
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Oregon
Florida
Trina
Alabama Colored Troops Ready for Frontline Service
The first regiment of Alabama troops is composed entirely of colored men and they are ready for the front. Though they are colored they are true blue and will prove it by service in the field.
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Alabama
War news chronicles swift victory and plans for occupation
The report lauds rapid naval successes in Manila and Santiago harbors, noting twelve ships destroyed and several captured. It describes a large invading force to Cuba and Puerto Rico, with blockades easing advance, and outlines postwar aims to establish stable governments and revive island prosperity for inhabitants, including American participation for rapid recovery.
Local unit recruiters face scramble as fourfold overquota
A report notes more than four times as many companies have tendered Governor Shaw as can be accepted. Most wish to march as intact local units with their own officers, complicating recruitment and reallocation into existing regiments. Individuals may volunteer, but filling quotas will be slow without accepting complete companies.
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Shaw
Printing and Binding Industry Third in State Wage Payments
Statistics under the new law show printing and binding as the third highest in wages paid by industries in the state, with coal mining first and gas and door manufacturing second. Only institutions employing five or more are reported, noting the newspaper business as important to wages and farming, since printers are buyers of farm products. The TELEGRAPH employs seventeen with families of three to seven, indicating the local printing trade supports many households.
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State Commissioner of Labor
Telegraph
Atlantic
Confederate General Joy Wheeler Returns in Blue Uniform
Gen Joy Wheeler, once famed for Confederate service, now brigadier general by McKinley, says he feels like returning from furlough. He appears pleased to be back and ready to demonstrate he has not forgotten how to fight.
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Joy Wheeler
McKinley
War talk pushes tempo on Cuba and Puerto Rico plans
The article warns that activists claim a mission to hasten the war with cries of On to Cuba and On to Porto Rico. It urges readers to watch the news for the next ten days as authorities may act to curb such calls.
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Cuba
Porto Rico
Lares Youne Elected War Correspondents Club President
Lares Youne from the Capital is chosen president of the war correspondents club in Tampa among the boys. He enjoys the role but warns he will move his base to Des Moines unless there is a move to invade Cuba soon.
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Lares Youne
Tampa
War Correspondents Club
Cuba
Des Moines
U S Warship Docks For Barnacle Removal To Boost Speed
A U S warship is covered with barnacles hindering speed and usefulness. The vessel will enter dry dock for cleaning and resurfacing, with officials noting that scraping off the growth could improve performance.
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United States
Sita
U. S. Senate
Schley Cited as Corker by Spanish Fleet
The remark suggests Schley will be regarded as a corker by the Spanish fleet, reflecting contemporary naval rhetoric and morale. The line implies a reputation-building jab amid ongoing hostilities and command controversy.
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Schley
Corker
US role in Cuba after Spanish exit emphasized
The piece argues Cuba requires a prolonged US presence to secure peace and establish a stable, popular government. It rejects immediate Cuban sovereignty, stresses disarmament and protection of life and property, and asserts the United States will withdraw only when a lasting, republican system is ready for the island. The Omaha Bee reflects on the complexity of stabilizing Cuba post–Spain.
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Cuba
McKinlay
Spain
United States
Union
Omaha
Rise of American War Readiness Amid Cuban Crisis
The writing notes rapid U S war mobilization from April 21 declaration to a 165 000 strong army and a strengthened navy. It praises the quick buildup, Dewey’s support, and a planned invasion of Cuba with a blockade, arguing popular patience is exhausted no longer.
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Dewey
Cuba
Rogard
Sampson to Seize Spanish Fleet Bottled in Santiago Harbor
The report says Sampson will capture the Spanish fleet trapped in Santiago harbor, preventing escape or interference with American vessels. It warns that if Spain sends more ships they will be met in American waters, risking loss of speed and capability for Spain.
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Sampson
Santiago
Spain
American
Cervera Warned On Coal Shortage Near Santiago Harbor
The speaker notes Cervera has dodged seeking coal and warns that if he ventures beyond Santiago harbor, Simpson will direct him to a location with ample coal supplies so his fires stay burning without the need to search.
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Cervera
Santiago Harbor
Simpson
Japan Progress and US Ties Amid Fiscal Strength
Observers note Japan has improved its government and military, keeps friendly trade with the United States, and its leaders favor intelligent, progressive partners. Revenue this fiscal year exceeds last year by over 859 million dollars, while treasury balances remain above 200 million despite war spending. The gold reserve stands high and the gold supply is notably greater than a year ago, signaling strong government finances.
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United States
Japan
Cfficorn
Treasury
Yankee nickname bridges North South tensions across war feelings
Small remarks about Spaniards calling Fitzhugh Coe a Yankee show how regional lines fade. Old Confederates now sing Yankee war songs and accept the label, liking the idea of a Yankee as a strong fighter. The term reflects mutual respect born from conflict and rivalry.
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Fitzhugh Coe
Oame
Joya
Johnny Yank
Uncertain That 75,000 Call Will End War Soon
The speaker warns the present call for 75,000 men may not be the final mobilization. Recruits who enlist could be required to serve the full term and, after fighting ends, needed as an army of occupation until occupied territories establish stable governments, a process that may take considerable time due to the diverse nature of island inhabitants.
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Ioys
Sons of their daddies and the soldier’s fate
A critique argues that promising sons of powerful figures seek fast military ranks, while true commissions belong to those proven by faithful advice and bravery in battle. It urges reserving cushy posts for rested fighters and notes public criticism is a constant, even in war, with limited impact.
Atchison High Students Present City History Graduation
The Atchison Kansas high school class replaces long literary ora tions with a city history recitation by each student, offering a complete city history from founding to graduation. The president calls for 76,000 more volunteers, with organized companies drilling and likely forming two more regiments soon. Those eager to serve should enroll to gain drill time before deployment.
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Atchison, Kansans, High School
Swain’s phantom feet in Santiago harbor debated
The document notes Swain’s phantom feet may be in Santiago harbor, a finding regarded as favorable since it allows keeping them there while reassigning most of the fleet. It suggests no need to pursue them at sea and proposes landing a land force to assault from behind the forts.
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Swain
Santiago Harbor
Bryan awaits second call from party in Lincoln
From Lincoln Nebraska the latest word is that Bryan is waiting for a second call from the democratic party and would volunteer at once upon receiving it.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Bryan
Rumor-mongers warned against wild sea fight tales
A fragment condemns fellows who spread baseless rumors of great sea battles and sinking ships. It urges arrest and confinement in Havana harbor until their stories prove true, calling such Spanish style deception an outrage and noting the strain on the truth seekers.
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New York
Havana
Siena Ania Anc NA
Manila clash over supply landings tested Dewey stance
The Vic German consul at Manila was warned by Dewey that any attempt to land supplies for the Spanish under Germano cruiser protection would be met with force. Dewey asserted he controlled the area and could fire on the cruisers if needed, indicating he was taking charge there at that moment.
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Vic
Manila
Dewey
Corn Hope Returns After Warm Wet Spell
Farmers who feared a failed corn crop due to a cold backward spring now see a rapid revival as rains and warm days spur quick germination. Weeds will rise fast and harrows stay busy as fields begin to recover and crop vigor improves.
Clean up this side first before expanding empire
The speaker argues for consolidating control in Cuba and Puerto Rico before pursuing further expansion. Focused on reducing manpower needs and securing existing holdings, the plan warns against spreading forces too thin by taking on too many territories at once. The emphasis is on finishing consolidation prior to broader campaigns.
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Canary Islands
Cuba
Porto Rico
Battleships prove valuable as confidence builds in fight
The speaker notes that battleships, though not as fast as cruisers, provide security and boost morale when a potential battle looms. More battleships are needed, preferably swifter ones, as their presence steadies resolve and strengthens expected victory.
Bryan Loses Captain Role Again at Lincoln Company
Bryan fails to be elected captain of the company he recruited at Lincoln as H. G. Whitmore is chosen. Bryan may grow discouraged if defeated in future attempts to run for any position.
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Bryan
Lincoln
H. G. Whitmore
ReEronir Claims Spanish Spies Target Gen Fitzhugh Lee
ReEronir states Spanish spies tail General Fitzhugh Lee. If accurate and they persist, they may learn the true nature of his character and struggle to report to their patrons.
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ReEronir
Fitzhugh Lee
Ships to Dewey with troops depart for Manila
Ships begin departing with troops and supplies for Dewey. As they arrive they will move quickly to support order at Manila and bolster American forces there.
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Dewey
Manila
Star Spangled Shirt Wais Protectors Enlist Soon
The Nouparell notes that star spangled shirt waists will bring ample arms to protect the stare and stripes. The boy will not wait for commissions before enlisting.
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Nouparell
Enlistment Call Urges Accelerated War Effort
Those who favor speeding up the war effort are invited to enlist under the 76,000 call at once, offering immediate aid to bolster military manpower and hasten operations.
Front Correspondents Report Spanish Fleet Bottled Up
Eastern papers correspondents at the front describe the Spanish fleet in a constrained position, cut off from escape routes and under pressure from opposing forces. The scene highlights strategic limits and worsening supply lines near the frontline.
Electric Bitters Promised Cure Advertised at Vic Emmett
The copy claims the Bure La Grip Cure relieves widespread body pain liver disorder loss of appetite and low energy. It promotes Electric Bitters as the direct remedy for liver stomach and kidneys promising quick relief and a guaranteed cure or refund. Sold at Vic Emmett & Co’s drug store for 50 cents per bottle.
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Vic Emmett & Co
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by a claim of the New Great South American Kidney Cure. It allegedly relieves bladder and back pain and water retention almost immediately. Sold by F Parsons & Co Druggists Atlantic Iowa.
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the Weekly Telegraph
Ayres & Hollowell
Republican County Convention
Congress
San Juan
Manila Harbor
Sinca
Dewsy
Phillipines
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