Puerto Rico postal plan outlined by Stewart commission
The piece describes Postmaster General Smith's push to establish a full US style postal system in Puerto Rico after the war with Spain. Maj. James E. Stewart is named chair of the Puerto Rican Postal Commission tasked with setting up offices, rail service, star routes and fourth class post offices, with salaries and classifications to be adjusted by year end. Wharfed by Heath remarks, the plan notes Cuba and the Philippines await peace or annexation before any postal moves. Hawaii may keep current setup.
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Trade with Japan Shows Surge in Imports from U S and China
A Washington report from the Bureau of Statistics details Japan’s first half of the year trade, noting increased imports from the United States and China while imports from other regions decline. Cotton and raw goods rise, iron and machinery gains excite. exports to China and other markets grow, with notable jumps in engines, watches, typewriters, and machinery.
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Hawaiian Government Report Seeks Territorial Plan
Senator Marion of the Hawaiian commission arrived in Washington and met the president for an hour. The commission plans to meet in November and present a report to the president. Marion denied publishing the commission’s views, saying they favor territorial government with eventual self rule under U.S. supervision, and noted they will decide specifics later. Senator Morgan then departed for Mississippi that night.
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Formal reception at State Department with Hay and delegation
Washington yesterday hosted a formal reception at the State Department for the diplomatic corps. Secretary Hay, flanked by Assistant Secretary Men, walked a curving line to greet ministers and their secretaries, but most ambassadors were absent due to being out of the city. the event lasted under an hour with no further ceremonies.
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Reports Discredited On Chinese Emperor Death Rumors
The state department doubts reports of the Chinese emperor’s poisoning or death. American warships may guard Pekin as officers decide on next steps. The steamship Petrel is to sail toward Tianjin while the Heston moves to the Ho river mouth as needed.
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War Investigation and Navy Notes Across the Nation
The War Investigation reports Gen Boynton and Gen Lee detailing camp conditions near Jacksonville and Havana assault plans. Meanwhile Alaska signals, Dawson messengers, and the Villamook rescue are described along with a San Francisco ship in distress. Nevada candidate A C Clever Inn seeks Senate seat. California sheep move eastward totaling over 200000 head with rail pricing. Detroit hosts postmaster convention as Bath Iron Co accepts the torpedo boat contract.
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Railway Commissioner Lamgetreet Visits Alabama and West
United States railroad commissioner General James Lamgetreet, with his wife and party, traveled through Birmingham en route to Gainesville after inspecting western railroads. He declined to discuss war outcomes but called the war effort grand and glorious. The page also notes various legal actions, deaths, and community notices from Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee, including crimes, marriages, and local incidents.
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Mistaken Identity and Anniversary Tales Across Notices
A mix of comical misidentification dialogue, a seventh wedding anniversary moment, and brief notes from newspapers. The passage weaves a Detroit Free Press misread identity anecdote with a Cleveland Leader memory, a Sanathsonian monkey language joke, and ads or notices about cures and products.
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