Navy Enlists Twenty Thousand as War Expands
In June 1898 the United States navy has twenty thousand men enlisted with potential growth to 35,000 if the conflict persists.
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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1898
Page
2
Portugal marks 400th Cape route anniversary with da Gama tribute
The article notes Portugal’s four hundred year milestone since Vasco da Gama’s discovery of the Cape route to India. It also mentions Horatio J. Sprague serving fifty years as United States consul at Gibraltar and previews a Paris Exposition 1900 novelty a monster horn nearly 300 feet in diameter at the large end and proportionate length.
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Portugal
Cape Route
India
Vasco da Gama
Spain
Horatio J. Sprague
United States
Gibraltar
Admiral Cervera once naval attaché in Washington
It is not generally known that Admiral Cervera, commander of the Spanish fleet at Santiago de Cuba, was formerly a naval attaché in Washington. He represented the government in that city about 15 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cervera
Santiago de Cuba
Washington
Longest-serving American statesman since Morrill death
Since the death of Gladstone Senator Justin Smith Morrill of Vermont he is the oldest living English-speaking statesman born April 14 1810 and his length of service exceeds that of any other American statesman.
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Gladstone
Justin Smith Morrill
Vermont
Admiral Dewey Anecdotes Spark Amusement and Surprises
Old acquaintances recount anecdotes about Admiral Dewey, noting that fame invites stories that never occurred or that happened to others. The piece reflects on how public figures become sources of embellished memories and humorous misattributions.
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Admiral Dewey
Adelina Patti Enchants Cuban Concert Crowd at Age Fourteen
The young Adelina Patti drew strong acclaim in Cuba where she sang in public for the first time at fourteen. Her performance at a concert received complete success and sparked much interest in the unfolding events surrounding her in the island.
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Adelina Patti
Cuba
Remarkable 1816 Summer Remembered by Mrs Nancy Knight
Mrs Nancy P Knight of Woburn Massachusetts recalled the extraordinary cold summer of 1816. May brought half an inch of ice, June saw four inches of snow, and ice formed in July and August despite the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy P. Knight
Woburn
Mass
Phossowmty
Family of Admiral Sampson Resides in Glen Ridge New Jersey
The Sampson family of Glen Ridge New Jersey includes Mrs Sampson two stepdaughters Olive and Hannah and two sons Ralph and Harold One daughter Margaret is married to Lieut Roy C Smith of the Indiana and another daughter Kate is married to Ensign R H Jackson who commands the torpedo boat Foote
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Sampson
Glen Ridge
N. J
Sampson
Olive
Hannah
Ralph
Harold
Margaret
Roy C. Smith
Indiana
Kate
R. H. Jackson
Foote
Maria Christina Is Described As Tall Graceful Queen Regent
A contemporary portrayal calls Maria Christina, queen regent of Spain, very tall and fair at 40, noting her youthful appearance and engaging manners. The text credits her with wide awareness, reading all newspapers and following European as well as Spanish affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Christina
Spain
Europe
Young Algerian Marriage Age Report
A recent census in Algeria shows the youngest married Arab men at 12, with many husbands at 13 and 14 and some at 15 with multiple wives. A 15 year old widower and a 15 year old divorced man are noted. Girls marry younger, sometimes at 11, though 32 is the usual age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algeria
Frank James Returns to Photograph Gallery After 25 Years
Missouri outlaw Frank James appeared in a St. Louis photograph gallery, facing the camera for the first time in 25 years. A $500 reward once offered for his likeness prompted shy avoidance, but a tintype in a country town later brought him trouble and led to his recent public appearance in a photographer's shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank James
Missouri
St. Louis
Frank
James
Rolling Stone Keeps World in Motion
The saying contrasts a rolling stone with one that gathers moss, arguing movement drives progress. It asserts that activity, invention, and prosperity stem from continuous effort and exploration rather than stagnation.
Sulphur Price Rise Hints At New U S Resource Boom
As Spain declares sulphur contraband of war the price jumps from 22 to 35 dollars per ton and may reach 100 soon. The piece urges developing American sulphur mines to end reliance on Sicily, stating there are rich domestic resources and a vast potential.
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Spain
United States
Sicily
Merrimac Sunk Near Santiago Harbor Sealed Off Channel
Reports from Washington and New York state the Merrimac was sunk to block the harbor at Santiago de Cuba. Eight crew members reportedly escaped drowning and were taken prisoner. Sampson is accused of sinking the ship to trap Spanish forces. no lives are confirmed lost.
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Washington
Cervera
Santiago de Cuba
Lowe St
Merrin
J Harbor
Sampson
New York
Navy Department
Merrimac
Partment
Sampsom
Santiago
Morro Castle
la Socapa
Smith Island
Nispero Bay
Cariviza
Point Yarey
Cascon
Point Gorda
Point la Cruz
Caimanes
Segard
Adm
Sant Harbor
Dore Schley
Porto Rico
Merrimac Sinks After Forcing Harbor Entrance near Santiago
Advices from Santiago de Cuba report the American vessel Merrimac, an auxiliary cruiser, ramming the harbor entrance before being torpedoed and sinking bow first. One officer, an engineer, and six sailors were taken prisoner, with unknown total victims. only funnel and mastheads remain visible. An American fleet persisted offshore while debates about timing and vessel type continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrimac
Santiago de Cuba
Carl Haytien
Hayti
United States
Santiago
Cape Haytien
Proposal envisions a Caribbean gateway under British and American influence
An unnamed report claims an adaptation backed by a master advisor would end with Haiti and Cuba becoming independent republics. Great Britain would control Bermuda and Jamaica while the United States would own Porto Rico. The West Indies would be largely under these powers, with a few smaller islands excluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuingtox
Haiti
Cuba
Great Britain
Bermuda
Jamaica
United States
Porto Rico
West Indies
Drowned Soldier From St Louis In Local Creek
Chattanooga reports Private Nald McDonald of the 1st Missouri Infantry drowned while bathing in Chickamauga Creek. He is the fifth man to die in those waters this season, with the body held for inquest and no positive burial details available yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickamauga Creek
Chattanooga
Tenn
Nald McDonald
1St
Mi Infantry
St. Louis
Chickamauga
Old World Press Hails Hobson Feat at Santiago Harbor
News coverage from Loxroy June 6 praises Hobson's daring Sabine-like dive at Santiago de Cuba. It notes doubts about the Merrimac blocking the channel, questions whether Cristobal Colon fired her big guns, and predicts Cervera’s fleet faces capture or scuttling as the channel may not be completely closed.
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Loxroy
L Constructor Hobson
Santiago de Cuba
the Times
Adm. Cer‘nera
Santiago
Cape Verde Islands
Cristobal Colon
Hobson
Madrid
Adm
Cervera
America
West Indies
Spain
St. Petersburg
United States
Adm. Sampson
Morro Castle
Troop Movements From Mobile Riverfront On Sealed Orders
Five transports carrying the 20th and 3rd Infantry units along with troops A C D and F of the 2nd Cavalry moved from the Mobile River at 9 30 am on Saturday under sealed orders toward Tampa amid loud riverfront enthusiasm. The vessels Matteawan Stillwater Breakwater Arkansas and Morgan led crowds cheering with whistles bells and mill noises in sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mosier
Ala
Col. Wheaton
Page
2Nd Cavalry
Mobile River
Ampa
Matteawan
Stillwater
Breakwater
Arkansas
Morgan
Death of Captain Charles Vernon Gridley of Olympia
Washington June 6 Captain Charles Vernon Gridley commander of the cruiser Olympia and a hero of Manila bay has died. A cablegram from Kobe dated June 4 announced his death to Secretary Long. Gridley led from the conning tower as Admiral Dewey directed the squadron from the bridge. Born Logansport Ind 1845 he entered the naval academy from Hillsdale Mich in 1860.
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Washington
Charles Vernon Gridley
Olympia
Manila
Navy Department
Galt
Navy
Kobe
Japan
Long
Gridley
Spain
Adm
Dewey
Capt
Manila Bay
Hong Kong
Board of Medical Survey
Department
Logansport
Ind
Naval Academy
Hillsdale
Mich
Henry Waldron
Gridleys
Indiana
Michigan
Charles
Lynching Of Black Man Hayden Near Fairview Ark
June 4 1910 TeXarkana Ark a mob hangs Hayden after a Black man is identified by Jessie Scott daughter of late Circuit Clerk J W Scott The mob drags him to a barn near the crime scene and executes him by hanging and shooting as onlookers witness the atrocity for hours including an Iron Mountain train hold.
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Teexarkana
Ark
Jessie Scott
J. W. Scott
Hayden
Fairview
Ed Coy
Remarkable case of Wm. Taylor on the New York
New York May 6 A remarkable case reported by naval surgeons concerns William Taylor Washington boy and first class apprentice on the cruiser New York. After Matanzas bombardment a revolver fired by Boatswain Mullen wounded Taylor’s arm abdomen liver and lung then exited the left shoulder. An abdominal operation followed and although recovering he bears lasting effects from wounds and surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Taylor
New York
Washington
Taylor
Matanzas
Mullen
The Terror Sunk Near Port Antonio Report
A Port Antonio dispatch from Jamaica on June 6 reports a vessel arriving from Santiago de Cuba says the American sunk Friday night the Spanish torpedo boat destroyer Terror. The note suggests confusion with the sister destroyer Furor and notes prior Madrid dispatches.
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Port Au Prince
Santiago de Cuba
Knixeston
Jamaica
Port Antonio
America
Terror
Madrid
Fort de France
Porto Rico
Venezuelan reform drive under Macho Hernandez gains pace
Reports reach from Galveston via Carthagena indicate a growing conservative led revolution for reform in Venezuela. Despite official dispatches, the movement under Macho Hernandez appears formidable and daily advancing. In other news, Mrs. Wm. Camp of Dunringirk fell unconscious while cooking mush, burning face and neck. recovery chances regarded as unfavorable.
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Panama
Colombia
Galveston
Tex
Carthagena
Venezuela
Macho Hernandez
Muah
Dunxgirk
Ind
Wm. Camp
Hat Lost in Courtroom Joke Cited in Wit Trial
A judge asks what is the matter as the defendant, freshly off the witness stand, searches the jury for his hat. The defendant’s counsel jokes about Mr H having the hat and hopes to have his suit resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Fast Sleeper Service To Colorado On Wabash Line
A new through Sleeper from St. Louis to Colorado Springs via the Wabash-Rock Island Short Line starts May 15, 1898. Train No. 3 leaves St. Louis at 9 20 a.m. and reaches Colorado Springs next morning at 11 00, with Denver connection at 11 30 a.m. Return departs Colorado Springs 2 45 p.m. to St. Louis arriving 6 15 p.m. next day. The service offers daylight Missouri travel and night through Kansas, with mountain views in the morning. Caplfication details provided by S Crane, G P & T A, St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Colorado Springs
Rock Island
Denver
Colorado
Missouri
Kansas
Co. S. Crane
A Half Memory. Teacher-Who discovered America?
A fragment notes a street youth recalling a teacher who discovered America and uses a dated, offensive term. The brief hints at memory, identity, and ethnic slur without further context or details.
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America
Gamin
Dago N
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Quick Comfort for Feet
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease powder relieves painful swollen nervous smarting feet and bunions. It makes tight shoes feel easy and cures sweating. A trial package is free and it is sold by druggists and shoestores. Address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York. Quote about wrong way ends note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
One Day Cure Claim Slogan Prompts Trial Remedy
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets priced 25 cents. It notes druggists refund money if it fails. The brief ends with a humorous line about women and rivalries from the Atchison Globe.
Strong Testimonials for Lydia E Pinkham's Remedies
Letters from women across the United States praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from back pain fatigue and despondency. Mrs Sir of Biddeford Maine reports rapid improvement after one bottle and urges others to try the remedy. Mrs Pairs of Lexington Indiana says four bottles Liver Pills and Sanative Wash restored energy and strength. Mrs Herrel of Powell Station Tennessee describes renewed ability to perform housework after two bottles and recommends the product.
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A. W. Sir
Summer St
Biddeford
Lydia E. Pinkham
Moinz E. Herrel
Powell Station
Tenn
Lydia E. Pinktam
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