Spanish Atrocities in Porto Rico Exposed by White Society
The New York World reports arrests linked to the White society in Porto Rico a brutal Mafia style group oppressing natives. Torture passports extortion and杀 murders reveal a system of oppression under Spanish officials prompting native resistance and support for American progress and liberty.
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New York World
Porto Rico
Pazo
White Society
Ku Klux Klan
Julio Henna
Patriotic Porto Rican League
Blanco
Spain
Secos
Rico
Admiral Dewey Born Lucky Theory Ties to Liver Resection
A line from the Indianapolis Journal notes that Dewey is said to have only part of a liver, with the remainder removed by a friendly surgeon years ago. The remark supports the idea that Dewey was born under fortunate stars.
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Admiral Dewey
Dewey
Indianapolis Journal
One Bitter Drop
A wry note from the Washington Star on Spanish officers stationed in Annapolis who may face a harder return to Spain as they may have to repay the lighter moment of their stay.
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Annapolis
Spain
Washington Star
Russia deploys warships for postwar studies in Manila
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes Russia is sending many warships toward Manila hoping crews can pursue further studies under Professor Dewey. The move suggests strategic aims beyond immediate battles as rulers seek education and prestige amidst tensions.
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Russia
Manila
Dewey
St. Louis
Stylish Norfolk Jacket and Cycling Skirt Suit Feature
A Butterick design for St Louis Globe-Democrat readers shows a brown covert suiting cycling outfit. It pairs a trim half closed jacket with a divided cycling skirt that becomes a round skirt when dismounted, featuring front gore and back plaits with canvas stiffening.
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St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
Butterick’s
Fringes in Fashion Bring Shifts for Women
The New York Sun observes the cyclical bangs trend as women long for new curls and side fringe, noting fashionable front hair prefers a well cut look. It warns against stringy bangs as unbecoming and untidy, urging upkeep and neat styling to suit faces.
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New York Sun
Summer Hat With White Gauze Trim Inspires Fashion
A white straw hat dominates the illustration with trimming of white gauze drapery cascading over its body. The piece emphasizes light, airy styling suitable for hot weather and highlights delicate fabric work in a period fashion illustration.
Expensive Washable Gowns Dominate This Year’s Fashion
The London Queen notes washable gowns as the year's most stylish and costly garments. Describing a pink linen dress with three rounded fleur de lis motifs, white piping, and crochet epaulets, the outfit features a white linen revers, a high collar, and a white chiffon jabot, ending at the waist with a skirt fastening.
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London
Rise in Cycling Follows War Absence and New Chainless
The article notes more bicycle riding despite war removals and absence of male riders. Secretary Walter Wardrop says overall cycling remains strong with urban riders shifting to new gear trends. New chainless bicycles with internal gears and light weight are praised for easy handling and potential cost parity with standard cycles.
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Walter Wardrop
National Board of Trade
Mr. Ward
S. GC. Stanton
Chicago
A Hero’s Mother Sallie Hobson of Greensboro Honored
A portrait of Mrs. Sallie C. Hobson mother of Lt. Hobson the famous naval hero is described. The article recalls her Southern lineage, religious character, education, and the strict home training she gave her son, including daily Bible reading and prayer.
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Sallie C. Hobson
New York Sunday Times
Hobson
J. M. Hobson
Greensboro
Hale County
Ala
Stars and Stripes
North Carolina
Pearson
Old North State
John Williams
Andrew Jackson
New Orleans
Joseph Williams
Naval Academy
Parson
Porto Rican leader Liuveras leads annexationist faction
General Antonio Mattel Liuveras heads the Porto Rican annexationists and was named by the war department to join General Miles. He is portrayed as a key figure in shaping the island’s future, educated at St. Cyr and an able engineer officer, with strong backing among supporters favoring annexation to the United States.
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Antonio Mattei ‘Liuveras
War Department
Miles
Lilveras
Military College
St. Cyr
France
Liluveras
Dr. Henna
Washington
Porto Rico
Silaveras
United States
Henna
Ponce
Lluveras
Antonio Mattel Lluveras
Unitd
Srs
Agaihe
Liuveras
Domrodes
Cuba's Royal Lottery Exposed as Swindle Under Spanish Rule
Franklin Price details the Royal lottery of Cuba as a sham under Spanish influence, noting how Cubans buy fragile chances despite heavy odds. The piece describes the drawing ritual with gray haired officials, orphan cherubs, brass globes, and public chalking, highlighting exploitation of poverty and the irony of supposed fairness.
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Spain
Orphan Asylum
Franklin Price
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New York Telegram
Mrs. Hobson
Cuba
Uncle Sam
Havana
McKinley
Italy
Germany
Intendente General de Hacienda
Royal Lottery OF
Victor
J. W. Henderson
South Acton, Mass
H.S. Richardson
Concord Mass
T. F. Sheehan
Barrett’ S Mill Road
Concord Junction
Mas
Hale
Maynard ST
Actron, Mas
Westerly
Quincey
U.S. Fowler
Maynard
Maynard Restaurant
H. E. Boyd
Maynard Block
James T. Foote
Glendale Street
Maynard, Mass
Harpgood
Stow
Anterprise
Jett
Horace Tuttle
Renest Hosmer
D. D
Acton
Tod
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