Miles’s Expedition Aims to Bring Porto Rico News
Despatches from General Miles report the Porto Rico expedition one quarter toward its target off the Mole San Nicholas. If progress holds, Porto Rico may be reached by Sunday with further troops to follow, potentially boosting Miles’s reputation and signaling notable war progress for the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Porto Rico
United States
Dewey
Manila
Schley
Sampson
Shafter
Santiago
Orto Rico
Rumors of Peace Among Spanish Leaders Rise
The piece notes Senor Gamazo's pro peace stance in the Sagasta government and reports that peace sentiment spreads in Spain as the public complains of high prices and factory closures. It questions the certainty of Gamazo’s claim but urges statesmen to seek peace to avoid dishonor after costly resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senor Gamazo
Sagasta
Madrid
Spain
Santiago
Catalonia
Americas control of the Philippine and Cuban conflicts
The article argues that Philippine leader Aguinaldo proclaims a dictatorship and Cuban General Garcia severs ties with U S forces. It notes native factions exaggerate their role against Spain and will realize the war is chiefly a U S enterprise pursued for broader aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Cuba
Garcia
United States
Spain
US stance on Cuba irks Garcia amid future expectations
The speaker contends Garcia does not understand or approve of US actions in Cuba. He asserts US strength will persist along its chosen path and that eventual resolution will appease abrasive allies who lack intelligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garcia
Cuba
United States
New Patriots Seek Plea for Porto Rico Plebiscite
The article reports a new Porto Rico patriot movement proposing a plebiscite after capture. Exiles and a band of commissioners sail from Newport News with arms from the U S government to join General Miles. The piece questions outcomes and whether annexation plebiscite will be delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Newport News
United States
Miles
Lesson in relief as Seneca carries sick soldiers
A hundred sick and wounded from Siboney arrived in New York aboard the Seneca revealing serious failures in official relief. The vessel lacked medicines instruments and adequate ice water and food though not a hospital ship. Private groups like the Volunteer Aid Association help fill the gaps and highlight the need for competent government relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Seneca
New York
Siboney
Volunteer Aid Association
War scare grips Spanish coast as Watson squadron readied
The article notes a widespread panic along Spain’s 1200 mile coast as Commodore Watson’s squadron prepares for a coastal descent. Harbor lights are said extinguished at Bay of Biscay ports and banks in Barcelona move specie inland amid the alarm.
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Spain
Watson
Cervera
Lloyds
Bay of Biscay
Cadiz
Barcelona
Mediterranean
la Coruna
Observant Citizen Notes in Boston and Navy Yard Frictions
The Observant Citizen reflects on Boston’s subway charm during heat and recalls Sherman Hoar’s comment on Cervera’s fleet. It mentions Charlie Stearns earning a lieutenant’s rank by merit, a rumored police prayer during a squall off Graves, and George Allen Jr at the Y M C A. The piece also notes William T. Hanley moving into hotel management at Rangeley, plus a dispute at the navy yard over imported gin found on a merchant ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Sherman Hoar
Cervera
Hoosac
Coud
East Boston
Station 7
Navy Yard
Liquor use and honors for Hibernian leaders rise in Boston
The piece notes an order allowing liquor to be sent to Washington for the capital, praises Thomas F. Fitzgerald for A O H Division 6 honors, and salutes John R. Murphy's apt farewell at Bass Point. It mentions a South End shoe store misprint, suburb living appeal, and bridge timber concerns. It also covers local notes from Everett to Nantasket Beach, a Wood Island Park concert, and a war poem listing many naval names.
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Washington
Howison
Uncle Sam
Uncle Samuel
Hibernian
Peninsula District
Thomas F. Fitzgerald
South Boston
Fitzgerald
Boston
Hibernian Knights of the Hub
Hirinn
The
Trenton
N. J
Wood Island Park
East Boston
Musical Commission
Arnold Arboretum
War Witticisms Across Newspapers
A compilation of wartime quips from multiple papers including Galveston News Philadelphia Record Detroit Free Press Philadelphia Times Philadelphia North American Indianapolis Journal and Kansas City Journal. Traders circulate jests about Spain Roosevelt and wartime sacrifices with humorous exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Galveston
Port O’rice
Philadelphia
Gibraltar
Philadelphia Times
Roosevelt
Detroit Free Press
Times
Indianapolis Journal
John
Topeka
Kansas City Journal
Coach Lehmann Reflects on Harvard Yale Cornell Race Outcome
Rudolph C. Lehmann, Harvard coach, spoke to a Sportsman reporter in Henley after the varsity race. He expressed disappointment at the result but defended his training methods, insisting the long slide and long body swing remain the best approach and he has no criticisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph C. Lehmann
Harvard
Sportsman
Henley
Lehmann
Boston Evening Transcript
Munyon's Headache Tablets Claim Quick Relief
Munyon's Headache Tablets are advertised to cure all headaches in three to ten minutes. The copy touts a splendid stomach and nervetonic benefit and references Munyon's Doctors.
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Munyon
The Red Heel Mystery on a Riviera Cruise
An unnamed narrator recalls a London to California voyage with Mrs. Jack Graham's party. He falls for Miss Hilliard, who reveals herself as the wife of a famed diamond smuggler. A red high heel conceals a hollow heel used to smuggle diamonds before her arrest at Lenox and the couple's disappearance.
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London
Jack Graham
Mrs. Jack
Miss Hilliard
Mr. Archer
Custom House
Notable deaths and historic ages noted in society column
Henry Perigal, treasurer of the Royal Meteorological Society, died aged 97. The piece also notes a family history of longevity, with his father living to 99 years and five of thirteen children reaching over 80, averaging 90 1 3 years, plus a grandfather who lived to 90.
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Henry Perigal
Royal Meteorological Society
Our Army Mostly American Born In Battle List
The Army and Navy Journal notes that among 170 wounded near Santiago 120 had American names, about 76 percent, with many Irish names born in this country. It argues at least 8 percent of the army is American born and praises the physique and conduct of the enlisted men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Army and Navy Journal
German interests in the Philippines debated by a Boston reader
Henry W. Peabody of Boston disputes Count Von Rhoden Kohsee’s claim that Germany held the greatest commercial stake in the Philippines. He cites prewar export shares by British, Chinese, and Spanish firms, with German and other nations accounting for only about 2 percent, detailing 1897 commodity tonnages.
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Count von Rhoden Kohsee
Germany
Philippines
Manila
China
Great United Con
sun-Anus
Britain
Henry W. Peabody
Boston
Shift in Trade As War Ends Drives Cuban Market Pulse
R G Dun weekly review notes war does not halt business but grain movement creates misread trade dips. Post Santiago surrender Cuba opens to trade on favorable terms, pesos replace paper dollars, boosting Eastern Cuban commerce. Boots and shoes shipments surge, cotton goods pare production, iron and copper demand rise while wheat declines and corn exports stay strong.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Santiago
Porto Rico
Cuba
Fall River
Shenango
Mahoning Valleys
Pittsburg
Great Wire Association
Chicago
New England
United States
Canada
Boston Women Demand End to High Step Trolley Inconvenience
A letter to the editor dated July 22 1898 laments the high step on Boston trolley cars. The writer highlights discomfort for old infirm and short women with children and bundles, pleads for legislative redress, and urges The Boston Post to advocate for reform.
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Pypt
Boston
Post
Seaside Afternoon Wear Described in Linen Finery
The article outlines a white linen gown with a plain blue collar belt and blue bands on the skirt cuffs and coat lapels. Pearl buttons adorn the trim and the sleeves are noted for their design.
Final downfall of the shoulder puff observed
A fashion note reports the shoulder puff shrinking steadily from hip to shoulder until it disappears, marking its final decline as the latest trend update.
Wool and iron trade trends in Bradstreet reports
Bradstreet's notes midsummer trade conditions with no strong drop in bank clearings while wool demand edges higher in select grades. Iron prospects rise on rail orders and steel orders. pig iron stocks shrink yet price shifts give an irregular touch. Cereal markets show Dulness as old wheat falls and new crop remains below hoped totals.
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New York
Bessemer
Watson's Task in Spain Promised In Sunday Issue
The article previews Commodore Watson’s bold plan to strike Spanish coast cities if peace delays. It compares him to Paul Jones and Decatur, notes his fearlessness, and recalls his service with Farragut near New Orleans and Vicksburg. The Sunday Post promises the full story next Sunday.
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Commodore Watson
Paul Jones
Decatur
Spain
Watson
Farragut
New Orleans
Mobile
Vicksburg
Port Hudson
Spanish
Tyre
Carthage
Rome
Sir Francis Drake
Nelson
Sunday Post
Breakfast hints from Daily Table notes
A compact recipe listing morning fare including baked eggs in a gem pan and an old fashioned johnny cake. The item credits Mrs. L. P. Carr of Piermont New Hampshire for the hints and directions.
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L. P. Carr
Piermont
N, H
Uncle Sam's supporters vow to aid Cuba
Poetic wartime chant from AMERICUS urges resolve against heat and peril. Leaders deemed brave oppose fear, pledging to feed starving Cubans and defend liberty as the nation faces danger at sea and land.
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Sam
Americus
Boston Merchants Report on Washington Depot Move
The Boston Merchants' Association reports to Vice-President A. Shuman on securing a government depot in Boston. The delegation met with Massachusetts lawmakers and Secretary of War Alger, obtaining written agreement to establish the depot at once and praising New England manufacturers' benefits from the decision.
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Merchants’ Committee
Boston Merchants’ Association
A. Shuman
Boston
Washington
Massachusetts
Congress
Frye
Lodge
Clarke
New Hampshire
Russell
Connecticut
New England
Alger
Edward P. Wilbur
John Hopewell
Governor delays Torrens Registration Court appointments
Governor Wolcott says selections for judges and clerk of the new Registration Court will not be announced before October first when the Torrens land-transfer act takes effect. He affirmed definite intent to appoint under the act but noted no action can occur until the law is in force.
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Wolcott
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Rangeleys
Hanley
John R. Murphy
Bass Point
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Ninth Regiment
South End
Benjamin S. Chase
West Everett
Broadway Extension
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Wright
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Merritt
Hains
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Chaffee
Day
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Clifton Street
Malden, Mass
Charles Denby, Jr
Pekin
Orient
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Far East
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Beverly K. Moore
Merchants’ Association
Gill
Moore
Treasury Department
Bradstreet
Johnny Cake
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Smith
Cinecinnati Enquirer
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