Alger Defends War Department in Long Reply Letter
Secretary of War R A Alger defends outputs and sanitary practices during rapid 1898 mobilization. He details outfitting 125000 men, camp conditions, typhoid cases, and sacrifices in logistics from Tampa to Santiago and Manila with figures on transports, hospitals, rations, and equipment.
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New York
Chauncey M. Depew
Secretary of War
War Department
Washington
Santiago
Adjutant-General’s Department
Porto Rico
Manila
Honolulu
Quartermaster’s Department
Signal Corps
R. A. Alger
Dewey’s Cousin Renews Starlet Ambitions after Marriages
Mrs. Elmer C. Royce of Middletown New York a second cousin of Admiral Dewey has decided to pursue acting She is the daughter of Rev Edward F Dewey a retired Methodist minister from Walton Delaware County NY She has been married twice obtaining a divorce from her first husband and seeking separation from her second husband B C Royce The article notes her involvement as a principal accuser in a church dispute at St Pauls Methodist Society.
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Odist Episcopal Church
Mrs. Royce
Dr. Darwood
Middletown
N. Y
Elmer C. Royce
Admiral Dewey
Edward F. Dewey
Walton
Delaware County
B. C. Royce
Royce
Royal Intrigue on Board Yacht Sparks Princess Exit
A year of hints from the prince toward a high‑born guest culminates in a tense scene as the princess, angered by the suggestion she might join the royal yacht trip, leaves the vessel without bidding farewell to her husband.
Husband Sues Wife For Absolute Divorce In New York
Charles Ellwanger liquor dealer at 14 Duane street and Mary Ellwanger remain under same roof but do not speak terms. He sues for absolute divorce in the Supreme Court citing estrangement and a young man named Gustave as a factor after bringing home her letters. He says a Europe trip a year ago was to remove her from bad influences.
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New York
Charles Ellwanger
Duane Street
Mary
Supreme Court
Bllwanger
Gustave
Fillwanger
Ellwanger
Pacific Cable Plan Outlined by Australian Premiers
In Sydney Nova Scotia on August 21 officials from Queensland New South Wales and Victoria met to discuss a Pacific cable. They proposed that Britain and Canada guarantee five ninths of the cost and urge their legislatures to provide one ninth each while New Zealand would cover the remaining ninth.
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Sydney
N.S. W
Hugh Muir Nelson
Queensland
George H. Reid
New South Wales
George Turner
Victoria
Great Britain
Canada
New Zealand
Largest Street Car Order for Japan Reported in St Louis
A St Louis street car maker negotiates what may be the largest U S order for street cars, to supply 150 motor cars for shipment from San Francisco to Kioto, Japan. Japanese capitalists plan to travel here within ten days to finalize details of the contract despite uncertain weather affecting royal plans in Britain.
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ST. Louis
Japan
San Francisco
Kioto
Orient
Prince of Wales may visit Boston with Royal Artillery
London reports the equerry for the Prince of Wales was asked whether the prince plans a Boston visit with the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company. The equerry did not confirm details.
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London
Prince of Wales
Boston
Wife Alleges Conspiracy in German Trip Divorce Case
In a New York court Mrs. Ellwanger claims her husband acted to end their marriage after a Germany visit. She cites neglect and lavish spending on male companions. A Rockaway Beach hotel incident and letters to a "Dear Gustave" friend are presented. she seeks alimony, which the judge denies, though he awards counsel fees.
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Germany
Rockaway Beach
Ellwanger
Gustave
Beekman
Double wedding groom charged with larceny in Plainfield
Edward Drake of Plainfield was arraigned in Justice Mosher's court on a larceny complaint by Miss Margaret Cassidy of North Plainfield. Cassidy claims she paid 125.25 dollars to buy a lot for a future home, promised to marry Drake in October, and seeks recovery. The ceremony proceeded at Holy Cross Church. Drake pleaded not guilty and the case set for Monday afternoon.
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Drake
Holy Cross Church
Miss Cassidy
Angleman
Texas Exports to Cuba Begin From Fort Worth
Texas exports to Cuba start as Santa Fe transports 4000 head of cattle from Red Rock to Galveston, including 1000 head bound for Santiago to be offered on the market.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Cuba
Santa Fe
Red Rock
Galveston
Santiago
Munyon’s Digestive Pills Claim Cure for Digestive Ailments
An ad-promotional item touts Munyon's Dyapepeis Pellets as cures for indigestion constipation and stomach troubles with doctors allegedly free. The text markets medical remedies and appeals to consumer trust in physicians.
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Munyon
Echo of Our Guns Reverberates in Tremont Temple Sermon
The Rev Cortland Myers of Brooklyn preached at Tremont Temple on war as a global issue. He praised President McKinley and Dewey, spoke of national unity after Civil War era divisions, and urged obedience to God’s laws. He argued the war accelerates liberty, commerce, and the spread of republic values.
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Cortland Myers
Brooklyn
Tremont Temple
Brooklyn Divine
Dewey
North
South
Virginia
George Dewey
Vermont
Fitzhugh Lee
Lee
Myers
Dr. Myers
Paris
Maine
McKinley
Richmond
Sidde
Armenia
Turkey
England
America
Cuba
Lord Chamberlain
China
Complete Brotherhood of Man
Souvenirs costs rise as Spanish sailors paid off at Camp Long
A crowded scene at Camp Long Portsmouth shows 3000 onlookers as 1600 Spaniards form near the riverfront for a burlesque bull fight. Paymaster Dies completes a $35000 payment in Spanish coin and expects parolees before return to Spain. Prices for souvenirs jump. officers buttons sell for five dollars. hull bands scarce. Also noted are preparations for 600 Marines aboard the United States steamer Resolute and ships Piscataqua and Frolic due at the navy yard this week.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Dies
Spain
United States
Resolute
Camp Long
Piscataqua
Frolic
Navy Yard
Annex the Philippines urged at People’s Temple gathering
General Morgan urged colonizing Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines and argued for keeping acquired territories. Resolutions declared it a national obligation to protect these peoples and establish an English language unsectarian common school system at the earliest practicable time.
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Thomas J. Morgan
Harrison
People’s Temple
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Spain
McKintey
Uba
Philippine Islands
United States
Knights of Pythias Gather in Indianapolis for Supreme Lodge
The week long Supreme Lodge meet of the Knights of Pythias opens Monday in Indianapolis with the uniform rank encampment to last a week. Camp Colgrove hosts 9500 tents for 12 000 to 15 000 uniform rank members as Major General Carnahan sets headquarters and cheap rail rates draw crowds.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Knights of Pythias
Supreme Lodge
Rathbone Sisters
Pythian Sisterhood
Knights of Khorrascan
Camp Colgrove
Carnahan
War Concert to Open G A R Encampment Week in Cincinnati
The thirty second national G A R encampment in Cincinnati runs September 5 to 10. A three night war concert at Music Hall features local choral groups with Weber's Military Band of 50 players. Commander in Chief Gobin will attend on leave. President McKinley and Cabinet members are expected for the peace jubilee.
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Cincinnati
Music Hall
Weber
Gobin
Camp Alger
Ohio Democrats Set for Dayton Convention Week
Ohio Democrats announce a Dayton gathering with district meetings Tuesday afternoon, committee sessions Tuesday night, and the main convention on Wednesday in Dayton.
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Dayton
Diamond Robbery Reported at Narragansett Pier
Mrs J O Bonnell of Youngstown Ohio a hotel guest reports a diamond robbery at Narragansett Pier The jewels described as solitaire rings valued at several hundred dollars were taken from a hotel guest room or area awaiting police investigation.
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Narragansett Pier
J. O. Bonnell
Youngstown
Two Hot Senatorial Contests Stir the City
The Republican candidacy of Aldermes Milton C Paige for the tenth congressional district was launched Saturday afternoon at the Tavern with a representative gathering from the wards and Quincy and Milton. After lunch and talk, supporters resolved to back Paige fully until the convention, asserting he is the only Republican who can win.
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Barrows
Atwood
Simpkins-Randall
Fall River
New Bedford
Paige
Folsom
Tenth
Dorchester
Boston
Alderman Lott
Quincy
Congressman Barrows
John K. Berry
John Conness
John C. Cobb
Richard C. Humphreys
John May
Suffolk
Board of Alderman
Senate
Lyon
Bartlett
Tuttle
E. B. Callender
House
Beacon Hill
Charles H. Innes
Innes
Isaac F. Paul
Senator Lodge
George A. Hibbard
City Committee
Curtis
Milton C. Paige
Tenth Congressional District
Milton
Pope Holds Reception in Rome for Saint's Day
The Pope hosted a reception in Rome for his saint's day with many prelates nobles and Catholic association representatives present. He appeared in good health and spirit despite a long hour and a half event and received a large number of gifts.
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Rome
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Ida E. Dewey
DR. Jekyll and MR. Hyde” Company
NEW Pacific Cable
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Mrs. Langtry
Merman
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Lord Durham
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Edward Drake
Mr. Myers
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