McKinley Calls for 125000 Volunteers for Two Years
President McKinley proclaims a U S call for 125000 volunteers to form a U S army, to be apportioned among states and territories, serving two years. The proclamation, dated April 23, 1896, cites prior resolutions and acts authorizing mobilization and directs War Department transmission of details. Arbor Day proclamation sets May 13, 1898 as state observance. Governor Briggs urges school and public institution participation and tree planting.
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Cuba
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United States
William McKinley
District of Columbia
War Department
Willliam McKintey
John Sherman
Briggs
Honarty
Bismarck
Fraxy A. Bainas
Frep Facey
Tary
Bucklin's Arala Balvo advertisement claims cures
Bucklin's Arala Balvo advertised as the beat salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever notes and various eruptions with a money back guarantee. It is offered for five cents a box by C W Groene.
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Bucklin
C. W. Groene
English Sympathy for American Cause Provokes Spanish Resentment
The article contrasts English monarchy with Spanish governance, noting English public support for the American cause irritates Spain. It recalls Sir Richard Grenville and a Western Australian desert report by David W. Carnegie, describing natives and exploration findings. The pieces reflect imperial attitudes and distant colonial observations from St. Paul Dispatch and Montreal Star.
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Spain
England
United States
Tennyson
Flores
Richard Gronville
Lord Monard
Old Tar
Lori Howard
Richard
Aduiore
Dora
Jeande
Azores
Gulf of Mexico
Richard Grenville
Doms
Paul Dispatch
David W. Carnegie
Earl of Southosk
Victoria
Great Sandy
Western Australia
Carnegie
Coolgardie
Kimberley
Lake Darlot District
Montreal
Remarkable shooting from 800 yards during Maine hunting trip
A four man party in Bath Maine hunts in upper Maine with Orderly Sergeant Richardson U S A at Port Popham. Over several days they tally six deer two elks and four caribou with Richardson credited shooting four caribou and three deer at distances largely beyond 800 yards including a 150 yard neck-breaker. The sergeant displays a gold marksman badge earned in 1889.
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Maine
Richardson
Port Popham
Caribous
Hhe
Army
Department of the East
Richerdson
J. 8. Jones
Army and Navy Journal
Disturbing Sermon and Fragments From The Vizcaya
A London plague sermon preached in a small town causes shock when a magistrate asks for details but the preacher replies that the plague is in his homily. The Denver Times lampoons a schoolboy letter about harsh discipline. Additional verse and reminiscences by R. W. Gilder are quoted.
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London
Denver Times
Pa Andina
Absentminded Man Finds Home by Map and Card
A recent arrival in the city struggles to locate his new home after moving from a neighboring town. His wife handles the packing and setting up while he stumbles through streets and the hotel dining room. He finally buys a map, marks his address, and prints cards with his house details.
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Mame
Cara
Chicago Chronicle
Remarkable Rescue From Consumption Promised Cure
Mrs Michael Curtain of Pisinfield Illinois says she was a hopeless victim of consumption after a month of treatment. Dr told her no medicine could help. She tried Kings New Discovery and after six bottles recovered, now does her housework and is well. Free trials at C W Greene’s drug store. Large bottles 50 cents and 81 00. Also a map offer by Gro P Liwan.
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Michael Curtain
Pisinfield
Ill
King
Jose
C. W. Greene
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