Dewey Leads Victory at Manila Bay in 1898
A dramatic account of Admiral George Dewey’s decisive 1898 Manila Bay battle. The narrative recounts the swift destruction of the Spanish fleet, the orderly advance of the Olympia and accompanying ships, and the fearless crossing past Corregidor. It lauds Dewey’s calm leadership, the crew’s discipline, and the global impact as the United States established naval dominance.
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Bay
Cavite
Republic
Ours
George Dewey
Vermont
Drake
Nelson
de Ruyper
Collingwood
Farragut
Trafalgar
Dewey
Maine
Jackies
Netsot
Mirs Bay
China
Hong Kong
Manila
Vray Olympia
Williams
Halliards
Olympia
Baltimore
Raleigh
Petrel
Concord
Boston
McCulloch
Nanshun
Zafiro
Spain
Monteja
Balmon Cape
Luzon
South Atlantic
Subig Bay
Nanshan
Corregidor
Flere
Subig
Manila Bay
Bey
Hon. K Kong
Reina Cristina
Castilla
Wessels
Shelly
Commodore
Gridley
Manilla
Cristina
Montejo
Republic of America
Europe
Products of Samoa Published by Treasury Bureau
Treasury Bureau of Statistics in Washington releases a publication on Samoa detailing people, production, and commercial and strategic significance. The report notes Samoa has ten inhabited and two uninhabited islands, area 1700 square miles, population about 86,000 with a mix of British, German, American, French and other nationals alongside Polynesian natives. 1896 import total 304,159 with major from Australian colonies and Germany. exports 263,047 dominated by copra.
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Treasury Bureau of Statistics
Washington
San Francisco
Australia
Philippines
United States
Germany
Great Britain
China’s Powerful Sword and a Fearful Tale
A dreadful sword in China grants its holder the power to sever any head without punishment, driving people to flee. The piece notes Oxotetter’s Stomach Bitters as a famed remedy that cures various stomach ailments.
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China
Oxtetter
Frugal habits of the poor described in a Victorian moral vignette
The text contrasts household economy writers with a refined poor woman, noting rational restraint while mentioning Welsh rarebit tea Hamburg steak with celery tops celery and apple salad with French dressing and Albert biscuit as examples of frugal fare.
First actor questions play success in Puck exchange
In a witty Puck exchange the first actor asks if the new play was a success and the second notes they earned full salaries for nearly two weeks while traveling only nine miles from New York.
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New York
Puck
Peruna Endorsed By Louisiana Legislator For Catarrh
Hon J H Caldwell a Louisiana State Legislature member says he has used Peruna for catarrh with excellent results and will never be without it. Gilbert Hofer of Kentucky reports relief from catarrh and Bright's disease after four bottles. He notes a weight gain after illness. Free catarrh book offered by Dr Hartman Columbus Ohio.
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J. H. Caldwell
Louisiana
Rabeline
Gilbert Hofer
Grays, Ky
Bright
Dr. Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
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