Republicans nominate men for Railroad Commissions
A long Raleigh era style domestic political note lists Republicans nominating Jas A Green of London and R A Haggard of Wayne for Railroad Commissions with other party shifts. It also notes Senator Coshman K Davia accepting a post on the Spanish American Peace Commission and details Johnson City’s military camp search and local press changes.
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Jas. A. Green
London
R A. Haggard
Wayne
Zack Taylor
Blielby
Coshman K. Davia
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Ohio River and Charleston Rail line sale to syndicate
The Ohio River & Charleston Railroad has passed to a syndicate including Samuel Hunt of Cincinnati Shion A Stirn and J J Collier of Philadelphia after court-ordered sale at Marion North Carolina. Rumors say connections to Tennessee North Carolina lines and the Clyde Line will complete a standard through route to Charleston with future feeder expansions and grade adjustments.
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Ohio River & Charleston
Samuel Hunt
Cincinnati
Shion A. Stirn
J. J. Collier
Philadelphia
Marion
N.C
Me. Hunt
Tennesse
North Carolina
B. BE 4& N.C
BE. Tok W.N. C
Clyde Line Steamship Company
New York
Charlston
Yariona
Ohio River
Charleston
Transit Meteors and Political Mockery Across Papers
A compilation of humorous quotations and jabs from multiple papers about politicians and events. References include Shafter Cleveland Haynal and McKinley, with calls to fire officials and jokes on legislature and baseball team rivalries. A snapshot of progressive era political farce.
War Situation Notes Manila Rebel Action and Troop Evacuation
Unconfirmed reports from Hong Kong say Manila rebels attacked American trenches after being barred entry as surrender follows. Gen Shafter plans to move troops from Santiago to the United States by week’s end. about 5,000 remain. Transports reach Montauk Point. health of troops improves. Cuban commander Blanco orders suspension of hostilities and urges coordination with American troops. Havana marks Peace celebration. Miles and Macias reach Porto Rico accord to keep zones neutral until evacuation. Washington appoints commissions to oversee Cuba and Porto Rico evacuations. Gen Gordon, a Savannah, Georgia social figure and 61, is named to the Porto Rico commission's list.
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Blanco
Cuba
Havana
Miles
Macias Lave
Porto Rico
Tutt's Liver Pills and Various Remedies Highlighted
An article touts Tutt's Liver Pills as a cure for headaches and digestion issues, claiming benefits from a single dose. Also advertised are foot care products and alchemical injections, with mixed claims about cures and painless relief, mentioning pharmacies and stores.
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Tutt
Teunessee Troops Mustered Out. Emory and Henry Ad
Washington August 1 A department decision will muster out fifty thousand volunteers including at least one Teunessee regiment. The Fourth Teunessee infantry is slated for immediate discharge while the other regiment is not yet included. The era notes school and college selection guidance urging Emory and Henry College in southwest Virginia as an education path for youths.
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Washington
Sampson
Schley
Senate
House
Representative Berry
Congress
Cervera
Sam
Om Dially
Teunesse
Adjutant General
Sea
Ponrth
Tennoaxee
Emory and Henry
Girginia
Mother's Friend advertised as painless relief for maternity
An advertisement claims a remedy relieves women of maternity pains and fears, making childbirth painless and reducing risks. It promises nerve calm, fewer distressing symptoms, and delivers at drug stores or by express, with free catalog information from The Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta Ga. The piece is followed by a court report noting several civil cases, including damages and judgments, and a brief dispatch about Gen McKee, water mains, and a peace news update from Guayama ending with soldiers’ groans.
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Express
Bradfield
Atlanta
Knoxville
McKee
Johnson City
Londale
Lonsdale Beaumont Water Company
Chattanooga News
Peace talks end a siege near Aibonito with potential breakthrough
The peace negotiations halted a clash between General Wilson's troops and a dug-in Spanish force near Aibonito. The Spanish position was nearly impregnable from the front but susceptible to a flank or rear attack.
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Wilson
Aibonito
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