Genuine Syrup of Figs Ad Promotes Health and Quality
An old advertisement extols the California Fig Syrup Co. product as the original remedy. It urges buyers to avoid imitations, touts medical respectability, and claims the syrup cleanses kidneys liver and bowels without irritation or nausea. Also reports on Spanish peace talks and Cuban commission arrivals in Havana.
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Cathvorxia Fie Syaur Co
California
Fia Syour Co
Fia Sykur Co
California Fig Syrup CO
Ban Francisco
Cat Oval
New York
Free Cuba: Garcia Presses Independence From U S Rule
General Calisto Garcia and Cuban commissioners arrived in New York en route to Washington to present a plan for Cuba's future. Garcia voiced support for American occupation until order is restored, then independence, stating Cubans favor free Cuba and no annexation. He pledged to meet President McKinley and return to Cuba afterward.
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Washington
Havana
Santa Cruz del Sur
McKinley
Calixto Garcia
Manuel Sanguilly
Jose Miguel Gomez
Antonio Gonzales Lanusa
Jose Ramon Villaleon
United States
Salesian
New York
Cuba
Ca’ Garcia
NcKinley
Pembly
Island of
General Garcia
Garcia
Commission
Mr. McKinley
Final American proposition in Philippine cession talks
Paris from Nov 22 reports United States peace commissioners presented a final proposition demanding control of the Philippine archipelago with a 20 million dollar treaty cession. Spaniards adjourned, awaiting Madrid reply as negotiations continued amid possible consequences if Spain refuses. A Chicago bulletin later claimed Senor Montero Rios halted talks, but AP correspondence denied the statement and warned of a possible wire service deception.
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Madrid
Mapaiv
el Imparcial
Senor Montero Rios
Paris
Rios
Visayas Islands
Negros
Iloilo
United States
Commission
Judge Day
Senor Monterojos
Philippine
Spain
Philippines
W. C. T. U. Adjourns For Seattle Next Meet
The W. C. T. U. convention adjourned last night with Seattle likely chosen for the next gathering. A notable resolution by Mrs A B Benjamin of Michigan urged withdrawal from affiliated but not controlled groups including the publishing association The Union Big hal and the Frances E Willard National Temperance hospital in Chicago. The post executive committee will decide whether to continue or drop these affiliations.
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Seattle
Mra. A
Benjamin
Michigan
Woman's Temperance Publishing Association
Union Bighal
Frances E. Willard National Temperance Hospital
Chicago
Imports of Gold Show Record Year Ahead for 1898
Washington reports that 1898 will be the largest year for gold imports into the United States, with exports at a multiyear low and mine production likely to set a new peak. Treasury statistics show 10 months to Oct 1 totaling 143,658,005 in imports, a 50 percent rise over the same period last year and a substantial trade balance of 12,590,216 in excess of exports. The piece also notes the Dewey auxiliary cruiser project and related shipbuilding details involving the Boston Fruit company collaboration.
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Washington
United States
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
Dre Gore
Boston
Dewey
Elias
Yoesela
Act of Congress
Sufrere
New England
Cramp
Philadelphia
Boston Fruit Company
Sargent
Cuba and Postal Setup Talks Amid Troop Disbanding Plans
General Garcia announced aims to visit the country to reorganize troops disbandment, collect duties, and establish a post office system with American occupancy seen as temporary. He cited plans to use Cuban soldiers as police in Butler's program. The Cramps steamer, under igator, carried government officials and about 50 guests. it will sail at 4 am Wednesday to Port Antonio via Santiago. Robert P. Porter, to head customs at Cienfuegos, will travel as a passenger.
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Butler
Igator
Port Antonio
Santiago
Robert P. Porter
Cienfuegos
Orders for Engineers Move to Havana and Tampa
The War Department ordered four Second Volunteer Engineers to sail from Savannah to Tampa and then Havana, under Major General Green, with deployment not before the new year. General Wilson will adjust forces destined for Cienfuegos to suit army needs, evacuating Havana by Christmas as Spanish troops withdraw from Havana and Pinar del Rio. The San Augustin carries the Columbus monument and 287 boxes of archives to Spain, with officers and soldiers aboard.
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Havana
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War Department
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Savannah
Tampa
Anil
Green
Seventh Army ‘Corps
Cienfuegos
Wilson
Nuevitas
Spain
Cathedral
Two Months Cruise Heads South for War News
On the yacht Oneida Captain Robley D Evans Grover Cleveland and host E C Benedict sail from Indian Harbor before noon Thursday for Newport News Key West Santiago and Ponce on a two months cruise. Evans will visit the marine battlefield where Cerveras fleet was destroyed. Cleveland plans fishing for tarpon in Florida waters and Benedict will seek business opportunities in new territory.
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Evans
New York
Robley D. Evans
Grover Cleveland
E. C. Benedict
Banker
Indian Harbor
Newport News
Key West
Santiago
Ponce
Marine Battlefield
Cervera
Cleveland
Florida
Spain and Montero Rios threaten renewed war risk
From Paris: Spanish commissioner president Montero Rios refuses to continue negotiations, sparking crisis talk in diplomatic circles. Viewpoints vary on Spain's stance, with war renewal a possible consequence as Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines loom and Spain faces heavy debts. Trans St Paul to sail with 200 tons of Christmas presents for Philippine soldiers and 21 officer wives and 41 enlisted men among passengers.
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Washington
Genman
Paris
Senor Montero Rios
Montero Rios
Spain
Cuba
Rico
San Francisco
Trans
Hohenlohe Out as Chancellor Rumor Reaches Berlin
News dispatches report a sensational claim in the North German Gazette that Dr von MiquelPrussian finance minister presided over a cabinet council, not Prince Hohenlohe, amid rumors of a crisis. Japan envoy Komura arrives in Washington to present credentials.
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Daily News
von Miquel
Prince Hohenlohe
Jotara Komura
Japan
United States
Washington
Late Market Report From Minneapolis Grain and Livestock
Minneapolis and Chicago market notes show mixed grain futures and cash bids with WHEAT prices around 67¢ to 68¢ for November and December contracts, and on track bids for No 1 hard and No 1 Northern. livestock reports from Sioux City and Chicago reflect active hog markets and variable cattle demand, with receipts and price ranges.
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Puluth
Northern
Norther
Minnespotia
Greta
Minneapolis
Mous City
Sioux City
Chicago
ICAGO
Watt Ieieh
POHK
Novanber
Ehlekoma
Bidtic
Dairies
France and Italy Sign A Mutual Trade Treaty
Paris reports that a commercial treaty between France and Italy has been concluded offering mutual favorable treatment. Negotiations spanned two years and surprised observers, with Rome details described as a thunderclap given tense Franco Italian relations.
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Paris
France
Italy
Trenting
Loxvos
Rome
Daily News
Record of 1808 Iron and Steel Production Surpasses History
Cascado reports by November 21 that the iron and steel trade shows production for 1808 likely to exceed all previous years. The note mentions remand from car works and signals a historic rise in output, indicating strong industry demand and growth.
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Cascado
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