Warwickshire Militia Veteran Joins U S Army
The Garbage Record notes that CA RGE INDIANA GEN. Copppinger is the only U S commander who has served in the British army. He is the son of a Warwickshire esquire, served with the 1st battalion of the Warwickshire militia as far back as 1856, then joined the regular service as a lieutenant before emigrating to the United States.
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Copppinger
United States
Warwickshire
Warwickshire Militia
Chichester Becomes Baronet After Father’s Death
In Manila bay the British cruiser Immortalite’s commander, Chichester of Youlstonhall, Devon, inherits the baronetcy from his father Sir Arthur Chichester. He once deflected a German admiral by directing him to Adm. Dewey, creating a diplomatic moment.
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Cart. Chichester
Immortalite
Manila Bay
Sir Arthur Chichester
Youlstonhall
Devonshire
Deitrichs
Adm
Dewey
Admiral Sampson Linked to Cape Breton Roots
A Canadian newspaper notes Adm. Sampson as a U S Navy commander with strong family ties to Cape Breton. It cites his father’s birth in L Ardoise Richmond County and his later immigration to the United States where he married, producing the admiral as one of his sons.
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Adm
Sampson
United States Navy
Cape Breton
L’ardoise
Richmond County
United States
Menelek Plans European Holiday and Visits Paris and Petersburg
Menelek the Negus of Abyssinia will depart in August for a European holiday aboard a chartered steamer unless a warship is provided. His principal visits are set for Paris and St. Petersburg, with a retinue of courtiers and servants in attendance.
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Menelek
Abyssinia
Paris
St. Petersburg
European sympathy for Yankee war effort sparks arms sale idea
The report says Europe is impressed with American wartime work against Spain and considers buying many American guns. It warns, however, that true effectiveness comes only when an American gunner operates behind the weapon.
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Turkey
Spain
Soldier in Algiers Hospital Survives Dissection
A soldier declared dead for three days at Algiers military hospital awoke on the dissection table and walked to the next room. He wrote on paper to prove he was alive. Doctors report he has completely recovered from the lethargy.
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Algiers
Baron's Will Funds Vegetarian Childrens Asylum in Berlin
Prof Baron of Lerne leaves all property to the city of Berlin for a vegetarian children's asylum. He excludes all meat derived foods but allows products from living animals such as eyes milk cheese butter and honey. The will forbids any physician from serving as a trustee of the asylum.
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Baron of
Lerne
Berlins
Baron
Emperor’s workload shown in annual figures
The German emperor faced a massive yearly workload with 1 026 immediate reports including 158 telegrams, 751 decisions, and 802 cabinet documents. He reviewed 5 857 reports while the civil cabinet handled about 60 000 incoming documents and roughly 400 letters and telegrams arrived daily.
Europe owes United States large gold balance, bankers say
Bankers estimate Europe's admitted balance due to the United States in gold at about 50 million dollars as of last July 1. They note the public overestimates the amount and that Europe has been settling debts through channels not reflected in exchanges or official records.
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Europe
United States
Death rate in armies compared France and United States
The piece notes 1895 French army deaths 8 736 from 544 000 troops a rate near 7 per 1 000, with barracks living. It argues the U S army about half that size should see about 1 868 yearly deaths, or 467 in three months, excluding active service deaths, and finds no cause for complaint.
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Uncle Sam
France
Balance of Conscience Fund Reaches 1811 Total
A balance in the U S treasury shows the conscience fund total since 1811 at 297 452 dollars as of June 30. The funds are deposited into the general treasury as miscellaneous receipts and may be used like other assets. Remittances arrive nearly weekly with occasional multiple cases. most letters are unsigned and some are sent by clergymen at penitents' request.
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Treasury
United States
General Treasury
The New American Navy Growth Sparks Global Debate
Lonvon August 19 reports morning papers debate a huge U S navy build up. The Standard notes a Manila base could influence China waters and worry Russia alongside Britain and Japan. The Daily Mail calls the programme startling and predicts the U S will rise in world fleet rankings and pursue China policy.
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Lonvon
Manila
Russia
Daily Mail
United States
China
GOOD ADVICE TO OUR ALLIES
Washington reports describe conferences between Estrada Palma and Cuban representatives and U.S. officials. They were told the United States cannot compensate Cuban troops due to lack of government power. The counsel urged the Cubans to act prudently.
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WashinetTon
Estrada Palma
United States
Palma
It Will Provide a Scheme for Manila and Territories
A late dispatch from Hong Kong relays General Merritt's plan for governing captured islands. The proposal includes rigid protection of religion, municipal laws, and local tribunals, with provost marshal and subordinates empowered to enforce order. Trade opens under military control while preserving peace, and administration continues until formal possession is complete.
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Manila
United
New York
Hong K
Merritt
Washington
Dewey
Assassination Attempt Targets Hill Family in Belmont
An explosion was set at the residence of Hil Jr and his wife in Belmont a suburb of the city. The blast damaged the window frame and sash as the couple slept. Police link the attack to a crusade led by a civic federation against track men.
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Hil, Jr
Hulfis
Law
Civic Federals
Dense fog shrouds Montauk as Camp Wikoff area muted
A dense sea fog washed over Montauk and Camp Wikoff on Wednesday causing limited visibility and disruption for hours. The report notes a rise in yellow fever cases in local hospitals by Tuesday night, with details incomplete due to the fogbound transmission.
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Mauk
Wikoff
Emissaries Seek Cuban Acceptance of U S Guidance
The Cuban junta is urged to disband and return home while emissaries from the United States press Cuba to accept authority and avoid further disasters. In Santiago de Cuba Gen Wood expands police as soldiers disobey orders and unrest includes thefts fights and a murder.
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Cuba
United States
Santiago DE Cuba
Wood
Santiago
Dover Governor offers reward in candy poisoning deaths
Gov. Tunnell announced a $200 reward for the capture of those responsible for sending the poisoned candy to Mrs. J. Presley Dunning and causing the deaths of her and her sister Mrs. J. D. Deane. State detectives and inspectors investigate with no new developments reported.
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Dover
Del
Gov. Tunnell
J. Presley Dunning
Vesuvius Erupts with Four Lava Streams
Vesuvius is in active eruption with four lava streams flowing down the mountain at about 400 yards per hour. Chestnut trees on Mt Somma have been burned as constant explosions ring the central crater and smoke and flames issue from it.
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Napes
Mt. Somma
Censorship on Cable Messages Abolished
In New York on Aug 10 the Western Union central cable office reported that censorship on cable messages has been abolished. The Camp Wikoff detention hospital noted no new yellow fever cases since Wednesday, with seven cases currently in the hospital and about 300 men in various hospitals.
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New York
Camp Wikoff
Western Union Telegraph Co
Central Cable Office
Movement of Troops From Camp Thomas
Aug 19 Chattanooga Maj. Gen. Breckinridge orders the 2d division to move to Knoxville and the 8th division to Lexington, Ky. both preparations to begin next week as part of troop realignment amid war reports and political disputes over territorial claims and law.
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Camp Thomas
Chattanooga
Breckinridge
McKee
Knoxville
Sanger
Lexington
New Cable Talks At White House Conference
The French ambassador M Cambon and First Secretary Thiebaut met with McKinley and Acting Secretary Moore to discuss a direct exchange of messages between President McKinley and President Faure over the Brest to Cape Cod cable. A suspect in a murder case Kennedy is held without bail after the death of Emeline C. Reynolds at the Grand Hotel.
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New York
Samuel J. Kennedy
Emeline C. Reynolds
Grand Hotel
Capt. Price
West Thirtieth Street
West Side
Kennedy
Wheeler to Command at Camp Wikoff in War Dept Plan
Gen. Wheeler met with the secretary of war and was ordered to lead Camp Wikoff until Gen. Shafter arrives. He was told to provision fully for soldiers and to spare no expense to aid the sick and wounded. In Indiana, Betty Bruce dies after a free for all at Montgomery's grove during a colored community dance.
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Washington
Wheeler
War Department
Camp Wikoff
Shafter
Secretary of War
Town City
Ind
Montgomery’s Grove
Betty Bruce
Mines in Havana Harbor Blown Up
The submarine mines in Havana Harbor have been blown up. Large crowds watched the explosion on August 18 with spectators gathered to witness the event.
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Havana
Letter Perfect Tigers Recruit Learns Tactics
Elmer Campbell, in Col Hartigan's Tigers, studies a tactics book to become an officer. He drills to command, but his first orders misfire when the march phrase misleads the line, provoking laughter and a quiet rebuke from the colonel. Campbell remains a favorite despite the mishap.
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Elmer Campbell
Col. Hartigan
Regiment of
Tigers
Campbell
Chicago Journal
Tour of the Great Lakes Excursion to Mackinac Island
The C H and D railway announces an annual Great Lakes excursion for $5.00, August 25 to Mackinac Island, with Cincinnati departure at 8 45 am by special train via Dayton Lima and Toledo. A steamer Alpena departs Toledo at 4 30 pm, arrives Mackinac Saturday noon. Ten day tickets. Duluth side trip $20.00. Tickets from C H D agents or J G Mason Cincinnati.
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Great Lakes
Mackinac Island
Cincinnati
Dayton
Lima
Toledo
Alpena
Mackinac
Duluth
J. G. Mason
General Southern
Nickelby All Last Week Ernest Shaking for the Drinks
A brief item notes a literary quip from the New York Journal about Nickelby and Squeers with Ernest alternating between seeking drinks and shakes. The passage highlights a playful, pun laden exchange reflecting readers’ wordplay and satire from the period.
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N. Y. Journal
Do You Wish to Gain Flesh Cruise Advertisement
A marketing note touts a Mackinac trip claiming passengers gain five to ten pounds on a lake cruise. It promises health benefits for the run down and offers an illustrated pamphlet through A. A. Schantz G P A D C Steamers Coast Line Detroit. A Washington (la) Democrat quip about charity.
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Mackinac
Lakes
A. A. Schantz
D. C
the Coast Line
Detroit
Enormous God Product of 1898 Promises Great Gold Year
From South Africa the Klondike and Australia gold is shipped in large quantities. This year’s output is believed to be nearly double any previous twelve months. Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters sales rise fast and will cure more cases of dyspepsia constipation nervousness and weakness this year.
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South Africa
Klondike
Australia
Belief in Home Industry Cited in Brooklyn Life Dialogue
In a Brooklyn Life excerpt, Mr. Luxoe questions belief in foreign servants while Mr. Tariff argues for domestic effort, affirming support for home industry through a witty exchange about family and work.
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Luxoe
Tariff
Brooklyn
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Quick Comfort for Feet
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease powder comforts tired feet instantly easing stings from coins bunions and soreness. Claims to cure sweating callouses and hot feet and makes new shoes feel easy. Sold by druggists and shoe stores 25c trial package free Address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Popular Widower Baffles Neighbors Over Bicycle Tale
A witty remark notes a young man’s popularity despite being a widower, highlighting the counterintuitive image of a wife desiring his trust after her death. The snippet references social perception and a curious detail about a bicycle left by the wife.
Cure for a Cold in One Day Ad Promises Refund
An old advertisement touts Tro Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and promises money back if it fails. It cites testimonials from F R Lotz of Covington Kentucky and other quotes on success and trust.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Is a Constitutional Cure
Atchisom Globe notes a claim for Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy priced at 75 cents, accompanying a light aside that even a good dog is appreciated.
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Hall
Price
Atchisom Globe
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