Rough Riders' Serene Triumphs and Navy Glory Across Seas
Reading through the war dispatches, the article notes American naval achievements since the war began boosting foreign praise. It mentions Triplet Wentzell from Jeannette and a Presbyterian minister lieutenant, Moody's 5000 conversions in camps, and general officers aging into retirement while praising Yankee grit and rapid mobility, including a Japanese rail anecdote.
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Europe
United States
Sixteenth
Tennsylvania Volunteers
Jeannette
Wentzell
Doings of a Week What Has Happened Throughout the World
A weekly condensed review covers Spain USA peace terms. President McKinley and M Cambon exchange protocols. Shafter’s forces in the Philippines report heavy Spanish losses at Santiago Camp Dewey. Generals Lawton Merriam Ewers named to key commands. Refugees suffer hunger near Santiago while yellow fever precautions rise. Also notes capships, imports, weather, crimes, and political nominations across the United States.
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United States
McKinley
Aintqeender Cambon
Madrid
Madriid
Torat
Santiago
Tien
Shafter
Camp Dewey
Philippines
Boame
Puerto Seco
Genhtaname
Frig
Ewer
Military Department of
Petry W. Lawton
Son
Sohley
Sampson
M. Cambon Aethoriing
Spaly
Mone
Wildman
Drete
Shufter
Brie
Ewers
Sehnar
Mayaguez
Puerto Rico
Canada
Secretary of the Treasury
North American Trust Company
Dole
Officr
Washington
Sanford J. Dole
Hawaii
Congress
Perso
Santiago de Cuba
Alicante
Isla de Luzon
St. Louis
Ninth
Adjt
Corbin
Montauk Point
Wikoff
Charles A. Wikoff
Twenty-second
United States Infantry
Mississippi News Highlights From Aug 11 Dispatches
A scrambled Mississippi section reports Preid Walker’s abduction, a Tennessee penitentiary past, and confessed robbery attempts. It covers railroads quarterly earnings, Confederate veterans’ Macon meeting, weather and crop notes, yellow fever quarantines, local fatalities, and a mix of state notices, audits, and camp meetings with regional updates.
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Tennessee
Selmer
Tenn
Covell
Enterar
Dalgrel
Hly
Proclamation Declares War as U S Responds to Spain
President William McKinley issues a formal proclamation announcing that the United States is at war with Spain following a protocol agreement and diplomatic actions. The document cites extraordinary measures and directs immediate orders to set the war’s course and mobilize government action.
War Leaders Notified of Surrender Talks and Orders
Washington reports reveal secret orders sent to Gen Merritt Shafter and Admiral Duke directing immediate negotiations with Spanish authorities in Manila. General Miles and Hoyt Shafter receive identical instructions as the plan unfolds to evacuate and coordinate with Puerto Rico, with crews alerted for urgent deployment.
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Washington
Alger
Corbin
Anil Og
Anlers
Foerhwich
Kent
Merritt
Shafter
Admiral Duwesteht
Chilers
Gem Merrion
Aterriet
Manila
Tnt Coumnteles
Ware
Corben
Greernl
Miles
Hoy Shatter
Merrint
Winsell Frearmmenien
Puerto Rico
Tien Nee Sandan
Coyle
Cuba
Shatter
Fierce Conflict Kills Americans in Philippine Skirmish
Reports from Manila Bay via Hong Kong describe Sunday night combat at the Cavite Malute trenches near Muni where 44 were wounded and several identified dead. Names include Carn W. Herens, Martin Beto, Ma uele Just, Dawson, McKelrath, Wicted, Springstead, Roddy, Rovers, Buckland, plus others. Further details indicate ongoing tensions with Spanish lines unbreached.
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Cavite
Manila Bay
Hong Kong
Malute
Muni
Tn Povenentas
Carn W. Herens
Pennto Brady
Wyereluit
Springstead
Colorado
Wiliam Lewis Roddy
Twenty-third Infantry
Tt. Rovers
Signal Corps
Fred Buckland
Misqnesota
Desperate Spanish attack at Cape San Juan repelled
A force of Spanish soldiers attempted to retake the Tentione lighthouse on Cape San Juan but was repulsed by heavy naval fire and a shore assault. One American cadet was mortally wounded, while no Americans were killed. The lighthouse garrison remains under Amphitrite guns as the battle ends with near total Spanish casualties.
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Berard
Spejclal
San Says
Tentione
Cape Ban Juarly
Turatay
Cure All Patter Nonsense From Advertisements
A jumble of early 20th century ads and notices mocks medicines and social gossip. References include laxatives like Bromo Quinine tablets and Pill products, random quotes about marriage motives, a Portland or Roxbury Gazette snippet, and stray lines about Fourth of July celebrations and bicycle wisdom from a Bulletin.
Aided By Mrs Pinkham Help After Childbirth
Mrs W E Paxity of Youngtown North Dakota recounts severe postnatal illness including hemorrhage and profuse menses. After trying various medicines she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and improved after two thirds of a bottle, then three bottles. She praises the remedy and endorses Mrs Pinkham’s guidance for expectant mothers. Her letter also promotes Mrs Pinkham’s Lynn Massachusetts address.
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W. E. Paxity
Youngtown
North Dakota
Dean
Lydia E. Pinkham
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