De Wolf Hopper Divorced and Now a Grass Hopper
The item notes the divorce of Mr. and Mrs. De Wolf Hopper and humorously states De Wolf is now a grass Hopper. It mentions widespread street naming for Admiral Dewey and the growing geographic literacy of Americans with reference to Bahia Subig bay San Juan and Cape St. Vincent.
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Mrs
de Wolf Hopper
de Wolf
Grass Hopper
Bahia
Subig Bay
San Juan
Cape St. Vincent
International congress of medical women planned in London
The upcoming international congress will be held in London this year marking a milestone as only about fifty years have passed since women entered the medical profession.
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London
Infantry origin tied to Spanish infante and Moor rescue
The term infantry originated from the Spanish infante, or young prince, who used his force to rescue his father from the Moors, shaping the early military designation.
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Spain
Queen of Greece Named World’s Only Women Admiral
The queen of Greece is the sole woman admiral globally. She holds this rank in the Russian navy as an honorary appointment from the late czar, reflecting her father's status as high admiral.
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Queen of
Greece
Czar
Siamese Cross Claims Grand Cross Gift to Artist
A king of Siam reportedly awarded an Italian artist the Grand Cross of the Siamese Crown and joked the honor would entitle him to marry 12 wives. The remark underscores royal favors and exotic vows linked to a prestigious decoration.
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King of
Siam
Senate and House Veterans From the Civil War Era
In the United States Senate twelve members are former Union soldiers and twelve are former Confederate soldiers. The House includes fifty seven representatives who served in the Union Army and thirty who are ex Confederate soldiers.
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United States Senate
American interests in Cuba evident in Santiago mines
The extent of American interests in Cuba is shown by a Pennsylvanian company with 6,000,000 invested in iron and manganese mines near Santiago. Several short railroads radiating from the town were built with American capital.
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Cuba
Santiago
German Doctor Names Bean Fever Favismus Epidemic
Victims of rose fever hay fever and ragweed fever are told a German doctor lists bean fever as Favismus. The suggested cure is to avoid bean fields during summer epidemics.
Doctors deem smoking main cause of militia rejections
Doctors agree cigarette smoking accounts for most rejections of militiamen seeking entry into the regular army. The discussion notes that the cocktail habit and lack of discipline also contribute to disqualifications.
Patriotism Surges As War With Spain Sparks Display of Colors
The present generation has never witnessed such an outpouring of patriotism as the war with Spain. National colors are displayed prolifically in cities and towns and villages, and the younger generation of men is deeply stirred by the country’s cause.
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Spain
Where have the girl violinists vanished from promise to family life
The Boston Herald chatterbox notes that the most promising girl violinists from ten years ago have largely married and stopped performing. They hang up the fiddle and bow until their children are old enough to be taught to play as well as their mothers once did.
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Boston Herald
New York Detective Estimates 1000 Identity Change Men In City
A New York detective says there are probably at least 1,000 men living under assumed names after turning 21. He notes many are respected citizens who hide from past crimes and start anew in the city, abandoning their old names and reputations.
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New York
Miss Helen Gould Donates 100000 to War Fund
Helen Gould’s gift of one hundred thousand dollars to the government war fund spurs smaller personal contributions, viewed as patriotic signs of good faith. The piece notes the government won’t rely on “hat passes” but values these modest givings as proof of public spirit.
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Helen Gould
United States
Dewey jokes on Manila ahead of Asiatic command
The night before Admiral Dewey left Washington he was hosted at a dinner where guests lamented his distant posting. He said he would have much to do and that he would destroy the Spanish fleet in the Philippines and capture Manila before breakfast.
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Admiral Dewey
Washington
Philippines
Manila
Fruit independence grows as regional crops thrive
The passage notes rising domestic fruit production reducing imports. Fig culture succeeds in Louisiana Mississippi and spreading to Texas Alabama Florida and California. Raisins and prunes surpass foreign rivals. Texas leads in citrus like oranges limes and lemons. Pineapple alligator pear and mango flourish in Florida Texas and Los Angeles.
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Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
Alabama
Florida
California
West India
Los Angeles
Mosquito Fleets Ready as Congress Funds Vessels
The Navy plans to buy small steam craft to augment the Mosquito fleets along the coast. Adm Erben reports over one hundred suitable vessels examined. Congress approved 3 million dollars for purchases to protect mine fields in Atlantic ports amid warnings over recklessness of vessel commanders.
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Washington
Navy Department
Adm. Erben
New York
Department
Atlantic
Sampson Report On San Juan Naval Action
The report by Rear Admiral Sampson details a dawn attack on San Juan’s batteries lasting about three hours. He notes uncertainty whether ships reached or departed San Juan before engaging, then explains the decision to attack the batteries to assess their strength before a broader assault or settlement. The squadron then moved northeast out of sight to the westward to reestablish contact.
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Wasumetox
Adm
Sampson
San Juan
Navy Department
Cabinet Advances Readiness as War Moves Loom
The cabinet announced stricter enforcement against minefield interference by ships crossing the mine fields and Mosquito fleet vessels will be armed. It was noted Adm Cervera's fleet may be in Santiago harbor and Schley on guard at the entrance though no official confirmation will be sought before actions. Movement against Cuba or Porto Rico paused until the Spanish fleet is neutralized. Volunteer army mobilization proceeds vigorously to ready status for any call amid a continuing war. All members present except Griggs in New Jersey.
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Adm. Cervera
Santiago Harbor
Schley
Cuba
Porto Rico
Griggs
New Jersey
Almmodore Schley
Sampson
Cienfuegos
Santiago de Cuba
Himslf
Three Brigadiers for the Philippines
Adjutant General Corbin announced that three brigadier generals named by the president would be officially designated to command troops in the Philippines once the Senate confirms their nominations. The selections are George A. Garretson of Cleveland Ohio Frances V Greene of New York and Charles King of Wisconsin.
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Philippines
Washington
Adj
Corbin
Senate
Geo. A.garretson
Cleveland, O
Frances V. Greene
New York
Chas. King
Wisconsin
Hawaii Annexation Linked to War Revenue Bill
Washington May 28 Senator Lodge offers the Newlands resolution for Hawaii annexation as an amendment to the war revenue bill. Senators allied with annexation say both measures will travel together henceforth.
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Hawaii
Washington
Lodge
Newlands
Senatorial Friends of Annexation
Amazonas Cruiser Gains Admiration in Key West Visit
Key West May 28 The New cruiser New Orleans formerly the Amazonas impresses naval officers during her cruise for speed and fighting efficiency. The vessel’s performance and appearance draw praise from mariners observing the ship in port.
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Key West
Fla
New Orleans
Amazonas
Port Plata Dept Notified of Spanish Vessel Sightings
The department was informed of movements of Spanish vessels. At Cape Haitien a report said Spanish ships were sighted at Curacao on the 14th. No serious damage occurred to vessels, one man was killed and seven wounded slightly.
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Port Plata
Cape Haitien
Curacoa
Zafire Arrives at Manila From Manila Area
United States auxiliary gunboat Zafire arrives at Manila harbor with the captain of the Olympia and two invalided officers aboard. Beef costs 2.50 per pound. Insurgents at Manila are quiet. Report of a court martial against the Callao commander is declared untrue. Zafire to depart back to Manila Monday.
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Hone Kone
United States Auxiliary
Zafire
United States Navy
Manila
Olympia
Adm
Dewey
Callao
Trains collide near Dayton Tennessee killing three
The southbound Oakdale accommodation train on the Cincinnati Southern Railroad collided with a freight engine near Dayton, Tennessee, Friday morning. Engineer Hudson and two brakemen, Sevarson and Matthews, were killed. Baggagemaster Dressback and the freight engine engineer were badly injured.
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OuatraNnooGa, Tenn
Oakdale
Cincinnati Southern Railroad
Dayton
Tenn
Hudson
Sevarson
Matthews
Rainy Season in Cuba Begins As War Fleet Braces Storms
Kry West reports in Florida that Cuba enters the rainy season as war ships and dispatch boats endure violent rain storms last week. On Cuba’s coast Friday the weather was pleasant. In Bevlarne Ohio Wm Trigg, a 70 plus farmer, died by his own hand after injuries last year.
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Cuba
Kry West
Fla
Cuban
Bevlarne
Wm. Trigg
Spanish Fleet Bottled Up at Santiago Harbor
In Santiago Bay Commodore Schley reports recognizing the Spanish fleet inside the harbor. The U S auxiliary cruiser New York formerly the steamship New York arrived at Esquinal or Erxe6ston Jamaica. Key West dispatches say Schley is confident the Spanish fleet is bottled up with little chance Cervera escapes. The Columbia reports collision with the Foscolia off Fire Island. all Columbia crew saved.
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New York
United States
Columbia
Fire Island
Foscolia
Bordeaux
St. George
S. I
Wife of Col Conger sues Sheriff and bank for damages
The wife of Col. A. L. Conger sues Sheriff Williams and the Peoples' Savings Bank for 30000 damages over the family ejectment from their home and the sale of chattels to satisfy creditors. In a separate dispatch from Maprio, Epoca vows retaliation if U S cables to Cuba and Puerto Rico are cut.
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Albron
Col. A. L. Conger
Williams
Peoples’ Savings Bank
Conger
War Strategy Delays Cuban Puerto Rico Move As Cervera Mystery Deepens
Washington May 28 The war department will not advance troops toward Cuba or Puerto Rico until definite information on the Spanish squadron is secured. Officials seek to confirm if Cervera’s ships are inside Santiago harbor and whether they can be trapped or escape. Debate centers on fleet location, with dispatch boats to be used if cables fail. A new 75 000 volunteer force faces a delay of a week or ten days before organization proceeds.
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Washington
Navy Department
Schley
Santiago de Cuba
Cervera
Santiago
Adm. Cervera
Spain
Commodore Schley
Adm
Sampson
Commodore
Sanib
Cereigen
Porto Rico
Cuba
Santiago Harbor
Chickamnauga
Tampa
Florda
Cas Creer
War Department
Department
West Indies
Cienfuegos
Sehley
Heland
O'Neil
Holland
Alger
Spanish Prisoners Held as War Prizes in Key West
Key West Florida May 28 446 persons captured on all prizes of war include 444 attached to the Spanish navy to be held as prisoners by attorney general instructions. The others will likely be paroled. All are to be treated with fullest consideration and every possible privilege. Ships deemed legitimate prizes will be sent north to be sold.
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Key West
Fla
New Volunteer Company Formed in Princeton Ind
A volunteer infantry unit recruited in Princeton Indiana has signed the muster roll and sent it to the governor. The two company comprises the best young men in Southern Indiana and will likely be assigned to a regiment in Indianapolis under the recent presidential call.
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Princeton
Ind
United States Infantry
Indiana
Indiaapolis
Imparcial Confirms Cervera at Santiago de Cuba
Maprio reports May 28 that The Imparcial reiterates Adm. Cervera is at Santiago de Cuba where the port has advantages over Cienfuegos. The claim underscores strategic value of Santiago for Spanish naval operations.
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Imparcial
Maprio
Adm. Cervera
Santiago de Cuba
Cienfuegos
Hood's Pills Claim Indigestion Cure at Two Cents
An advertisement promises Hood's Pills cure indigestion at the price of two cents, urging readers to purchase for relief and comfort.
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Hood
Why He Stood Outside and the Foot Ease Ad
A fragment shows a child on a doorstep while parents argue over marriage, with a quip about “riage” and warmth. An Allen’s Foot-Ease advertisement promotes a powder for feet, curing painful, swollen, and sweaty feet, easing bunions and callouses. Sold by local stores for 25¢ with a trial package.
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Allen
Io Congers's
Olmsted
N.Y
Cupid’s favor with silversmiths puzzles readers
Miss Wantknow-Whats pose pleases silversmiths while Miss Knowall-ITs guess Cupid’s motive, a playful exchange in Jewelers' Weekly that sketches a punny eye on love and craft, with readers invited to weigh in.
Grain-O Ad Promotes Nighttime Coffee Alternative
An old style ad touts Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute that Cheer s and satisfies. It targets people of all ages including children and suggests drinking Grain-O instead of coffee, claiming it tastes like the best coffee and is suitable for late hours.
Marriage and Love Proverb Echoes in Cincinnati Enquirer
A Cincinnati Enquirer quotation reflects on marriage and love, asserting a man marries for love and a woman marries for a man she loves, capturing a traditional view on union and affection. This brief aphorism appears as a compact social reflection in the paper.
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Cumminsy
Cincinnati Enquirer
Fake Cold Cure Ad Claims One Day Relief
A 1894 advertisement touts a laxative solution for colds promising one day cure. Quoted remarks from Brooklyn Life and Chicago Record reflect skepticism and social gossip about remedies and trust in friendship. The fragment references G W Patterson of Inkster Michigan and a dated testimonial.
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Iurgists
I Do My Own Work Says Mrs Rochiette of Linden
A Linden New Jersey woman writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her strength after illness and a near fatal decline. She credits the medicine with allowing her to resume her own work and urges others to seek sympathetic advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Mary Rochiette
Linden, New Jersey
Mr. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
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