Dewey's Manila Victory Report Sparks Nationwide Jubilation
Washington honors Commodore Dewey as the McCulloch brings dispatches from Manila. Dewey reports destroying several Spanish vessels and taking Cavite with the fleet uninjured, 150 Spanish killed, many wounded. 250 sick and wounded treated, and control of Manila Bay secured. Debrief sparked cheers from Senators including Hanna and a public venting of excitement.
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Cavite
Philippine Islands
Manila
Dewey
Hanna
Navy Department
Dewey Named Acting Admiral After Manila Victory
President praises Commodore Dewey for a splendid and overwhelming victory at Manila. Secretary Long will seek a congressional vote of thanks and recommend 10,000 troops be sent to Manila. Dewey reports a flawless victory with no American fatalities and rapid Spanish destruction.
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Long
Dewey
Manila
Congress
Alger
San Francisco
Miles
Commodore Dewey
Loxponx
Hong Kong
The
Daily Mail
Cavite
Sisters of Mercy
Petrel
Annes
Reina
Maria Christina
Loxpox
Daily Chronicle
Corregidor Island
the Times
United States Navy
Nelson
Sacking of Linares Municipal Buildings Sparks Fatal Clash
A Madrid dispatch reports Linares municipal buildings attacked by a mob with soldiers firing into the crowd. Fourteen people were killed and sixty wounded in the violence.
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Linares
Spain
London
Madrid
Terrific cannonading near Monte Christi reported
May 9 Manila battle details list American casualties aboard the Baltimore as Lieut F W Keliog Ensign A E Irwin and six enlisted men Bartlow Budinger Corver t O Keefe Recciardilla Sulygrove none seriously hurt the ships fire at 9 oclock Sunday morning with Sampson seeking to locate and destroy the Spanish fleet and later blockade Puerto Rico
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Puerto Rico
The Lawyer Wins Heart In Courting Comedy
A young Chicago lawyer, long a favorite with many women, finally wins his bride after a series of rejections. He proposes, she delays, and then chillingly turns the tables with a plan to keep him at home. Their playful exchange ends with his astonished but amused acceptance.
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Pape
Mamma
Aunty
Chicago Chronicle
Cheerful Woman Recovers Health With Pink Pills
Amanda Robinson of Clay County Indiana suffered years of illness and despondency from female troubles. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People she regained strength, energy, and appetite, restoring her health and ability to work. The pills are praised as a blood and nerve remedy.
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Democrat
Brazil
Ind
Amanda Robinson
William Robinson
Felows
Insomnia Thought Sparks Literary Reflection
A dialogue from the Boston Traveler shows one author troubled by sleepless nights, while a friend mocks the issue and suggests reading portions of the literary work to pass the time. The exchange captures a moment of creative tension and social interaction.
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Boston Traveler
Century of Bliss Promised in Yonkers Tale
Yonkers Statesman notes Bettie and Will recount a summer shared long ago on a tandem, hinting at a century of bliss in a brief nostalgic exchange. Bettie reflects on fond memories as Will recalls that summer ride and companionship.
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Belle
Bettie
Will
Yonkers Statesman
Quotations on Work and Patriotism from Old Papers
A compact clipping cites opinions on labor and money with quotes from the New York Journal, Washington Democrat, and Ram's Horn. It notes a sly use of patriotism by politicians and the recurring idea that desire to work can appear strongest when one cannot.
Thrown Into the Shade in a Detroit Free Press Quip
A Detroit Free Press quotation recalls a Texas travel tale where a passenger, using dialect, asks about a word. The speaker, addressed as cunnel, recalls a parlor car journey with a porter and a private moment of reflection.
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Saginaw
Bay City
Texas
Chip
Nick’gan
Dar Las
Detroit Free Press
Hostetters Stomach Hitters for invalid relief
The text praises Hostetters Stomach Hitters as a remedy for chills fever constipation rheumatism dyspepsia and nervousness. It urges regular use by invalids to ease illness before needing a nurse or doctor and notes discontent with nurse pay and work by medical professionals. The voice reflects benevolent remonstrance by eminent men and philanthropists.
Define repartee as the moment before it slips away
The Chicago Times-Herald notes repartee as the brilliant thought saved for a moment that passes, a sharp remark remembered after the occasion has faded. It frames repartee as a swift, witty response preserved for later reflection.
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Chicago Times-Herald
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Deafness Cure
A circular advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional treatment for deafness caused by inflammation of the Eustachian tube. It offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh deafness case not cured by the product, notes circulars are available, and lists Toledo based F. J. Cheney & Co. and Druggists selling Hall's Family Pills.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Jewel Heist Rumor Stirs Tonight’s Attire
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quote hints Mrs. Bongpong may wear paste jewelry, with bystanders calling the jewels a fake. The remark reflects chatter about counterfeit gems at a social event this evening.
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised powder for feet
An affordable foot powder claims to cure painful, swollen, nervous and smarting feet and relieve stinging from coins and bunions. It promises comfort for tight or new shoes and helps sweating, callouses and tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores 25c, trial package free. Address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy NY. Also includes W H Burleigh quote about opportunity to do good.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Grain-O pictured as coffee alternative for sleep
An ad blurb touts Grain-O as a non stimulating drink that won’t spoil sleep and asks readers to swap coffee for Grain-O, noting its pale coffee-like taste and that a package costs 15 or 25 cents. It also includes a social quip about church loyalty and a satirical line about marriage.
Muddled 1890s Advert Text Mixes Remedies and Notes
Fragmentary OCR cites cure ads for cold remedies and laxatives, a dental test remark, a testimonial from Mrs Wert Van Siclen in Brooklyn, a Chicago News quip about cycling, and a Ram’s horn line about opportunity. Contains scattered product names and dated initials.
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Piso
Wert van Siclen
Blake
Brooklyn
Only One Girl in This World for Me In Silent Picture Tale
A theater manager recalls odd silent film shows with improvised music. A freckle faced pianist at a hangety bang piano claimed to fit each image. When Adam and Eve appeared, he struck the tune There’s Only One Girl in This World for Me, per a Chicago Journal reminiscence.
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Themusic
Garden of Eden
Chicago Journal
Chicago Milwaukee Pant Railway Round Trip Excursions
On the first and third Tuesdays in May June 1898 the Chicago Milwaukee Pant Railway will sell round trip excursion tickets good for 21 days to many points in South and North Dakota and other western states at near one fare for the round trip. See what land can be bought for little money westward. For rates routes and farm land prices contact coupon ticket agents or George H Heatford General Passenger Agent Chicago.
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Chicago, Milwaukee - Pant Railway
South
North Dakota
George H. Heatford
Excerpt on Public Life and Extemporaneous Speaking
A Chicago Post quotation argues that a woman is not suited for public life and praises extemporaneous speaking. The man counters, saying men are merely imitators at spontaneous speech, hinting at gendered views of public roles and oratory.
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Chicago Post
Courtroom Quips From A Storied Exchange
A humorous exchange between Mrs Huntley and Mrs Dustleigh appears in a Chicago Evening News clipping. Dustleigh answers the age question with the exclamation My goodness as contempt fines are pondered. The quote sits beside a reflection by John Foster on derisive spirits and personal space.
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