War Navy Valor and Trade Rise Highlight 19th Century Dispatch
The article mixes wartime notes and economic data with editorials on the navy, Hawaii annexation, and Japan’s neutrality stance. It covers Dewey in the Philippines, the destruction of Spanish fleets, Santiago victories, and rising U.S. trade represented by exports of 75,260,957 dollars, while noting balloon reconnaissance and a future tramp steamer.
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Santiago
Farley
Loxpox
the Times
Shafter
Santiago de Cubs
McKinley
Dewey and Aguinaldo Harmonious in Manila Question
Rear Admiral Dewey endorses Aguinaldo as capable of self government, while stating no change in Spanish Philippines policy. Officials note harmony between Dewey and Aguinaldo, with Aguinaldo obeying Dewey’s request to suspend Manila operations until US troops arrive. The final disposition of the Philippines remains undecided amid competing views of retention and withdrawal.
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Wasmorox
Dewey
Navy Department
Philippines
Cuba
Department
Aguinaldo
Anderson
War Department
Manila
Monterey
Yap Island
Pelew Group
Campaign continues in Cuba with insurgent attack at Gibara
July reports say insurgents attacked Gibara on Cuba's north coast. garrison evacuated after heavy fighting and many insurgents were killed. American forces reportedly landed near Galamalacoa and invested Tunas de Zaza while warships shelled Galamalacoa. A Jamaica dispatch notes no confirmed yellow fever cases in cavalry.
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Mapaio
Havana
Gibara
Santiago de Cuba
Galamalacoa
Tayabacoa
Tunas de Zaza
Santiaco Nx Cuma
Kingston
Jamaica
House
Havana Campaign Plans to Strike Havana with 150000
Report discusses Shafter's Fifth Corps preparing for a fall Havana invasion. Generals Shafter Brooke Lee and Graham to lead 150000 troops, including 59000 veterans, from Montauk and Sea Girt camps. Some regiments to remain in Santiago for health and defense while more volunteers are folded into the campaign.
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Blanco
Shaf
Havana
United States
Shafter
Montauk Point
Santiago
Porto Rien
Sea Girt
N. J
Fifth Corps
Tradens
Fifth Army Corps
Coppinger
Fourth Corps
Tampa
Maryland
Florida
Georgia
Holguin
Manzanillo
Senor Quesada
Miles
Brooke
Lee
Grahaw
Alger
Chickwmangu
SANTIAGO CHIEFS DISCUSS TROOP REDEPLOYMENT
A high official reveals a plan to move troops from Santiago to the mountains of North Carolina to stamp out yellow fever within a month, then shift forces to Porto Rico or Havana. Transports Decatur Miller Arcadia Cherokee and Florida set sail for Porto Rico as Red Cross staff depart for Chickamauga.
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Laura
Santiago
Posare
North Carolina
Porto Rico
Havana
Decatur M. Miller
Arcadia
Cherokee
Florida
Porto Rivo
Red Cross
Chickamauga
Wasuinaros
War Department
Hobson Arrival in Washington Sparks Democratic Welcome
The Hobson visit to Washington drew a sweeping, cordial reception at the railway station and Navy Department. He announced the Merrimac crew were safe and planned to return to New York after reporting. Secretary Long greeted him warmly at the Navy Department as crowds surged, though no full report from Admiral Sampson was delivered.
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Santo Domingo
San Francisco
Pennsylvania
Manila
Bontiago de Cuba
Western Union Telegraph Office
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Guantanamo
Parreja
Spanish Transatlantic Company
Kingston
Jamaica
Garcia
Washington
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Puerto Rico
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Long
Spain
White
Cienfuegos
Newfoundland
Madrid
United States Army
Puerto Rco
Philippines
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Miles
Cervera
Boston
Han
The
Merrimac
Navy Department
Army and Navy Club
Secretary of the Navy
Hobson
Allen
Crownine Shield
Bradford
Evans
Saumpaon
Lam
Sampson
Sleat
Obson
Askenstars FrAgsHty
Landing Troops At Manila Pushes To Reach Camp
The second expedition’s disembarkation progresses rapidly with regiments from Colorado moving from transports to camps near Paraiso. The USS Boston covers landing parties while Monterey is awaited. General Anderson's brigade rests at Cavite ready to advance toward Manila.
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Manila
Hong Kong
Colorado
Paraviso
Boston
Fort Malato
Mississippi Health Claims Delta Is Healthiest Region
Secretaries J J Power and Mower report Mississippi delta regions show lower death rates compared with hill counties based on church lodge statistics covering Baptists Episcopalians Jews and Presbyterians along with Masons and Odd Fellows. Death totals for delta groups cited as 154 against 1108 in hills with incomplete reporting from several orders and insurers.
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J. J. Power
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Mower
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Lodge
Delta
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Odd Fellows
Hill Counties
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Knights of Honor
Woodmen of
Hills
Methodist
Presence of Mind and Summer Resorts Advertised
A miscellaneous clipping describes a scene emphasizing presence of mind with stray dialogue about a dramatic moment. It then highlights summer resort opportunities served by the Southern Railway, listing Asheville and Lookout Mountain among others, and promoting a folder with rates and destinations for travelers. It mentions a prompt reply to obtain the catalog from C A Benscoter in Chattanooga.
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Southern Railway
Asheville
Ay Ytoan Mountain
Teon
East Tennessee
North Carolina
the Land of the Sky
C. A. Benscoter
Geral
Southern Rail
Chattanooga
Tenn
Southern Railnt
Ready to Take His Gall A New Yorker in Chicago Cigar Failure
A New Yorker opened a North Side Chicago cigar shop after a flashy start with credit purchases. He assigned assets after creditors met with his attorney, revealing a $3,000 debt and partial seizure by an eastern creditor. A courtish scene and a humorous aside follow, with references to sensational disaster accounts and a wartime pun from Puck.
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Koyukuk River
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Tex
Henry Myers
William Patterson
Westville
Miss
Wisconsin
Marinette
Marshfield
Fond du Lac
Gladstone
Mich
Fred Sudderby
William McCarthy
Joseph Estabaugh
Newport
New Holland
Emma
Lucy
Susie Keel
Steener Baner
Paison
Utah
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Jose
Chendie
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Nime
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