Cuban forests rich with hardwoods and untapped wealth
A New York Sun article highlights Cuba's 17 060 000 acres of virgin forest with over 40 valuable hardwood species. It notes cedar, mahogany, lignum vitae, and other woods in abundance, current exports modest, and declares transportation the main barrier to exploiting the timber wealth once Spanish rule ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Pinar del Rio
East
United States
Europe
New York Sun
San Juan Hill memory and distant longing in verse
A lyrical piece recalls the siege of San Juan Hill and the toll of yellow fever in distant shores. It contrasts brave soldiers dying with lovers awaiting at home across prairies mountains and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
San Juan Hill
New York Woman Receives War Letters From Johnstown Soldier
Mrs. Johnson of New York received two letters from her son in the Seventy ante regiment of New York volunteers. One letter described a private of the Sixth Infantry killing a Spaniard with a gloth from his trousers and a Vizcaya splinter. The narrative recounts a charge on Fort San Juan with Captain Rafferty leading Company M and gunfire that caused a soldier to go crazy, prompting congratulations from neighbors and the treasured relics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
New York
Johnston
New York Volunteers
Vizcaya
Sixth Infantry
Rafferty
Fort San Juan
Shatter
Ollivier on the War and Cuba’s Future
Emile Ollivier ex premier of France, a friend of America, says Spain will lose Cuba as a just outcome and Americans are justified in aiding Cuba. He favors either Cuban independence or admission to the United States, noting Spain gains little by losing its colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Emile Ollivier
French Academy
America
Spain
New World
M. Ollivier
M. Olivier
Theodore Stanton
Chicago
Captured Territory and Federal Power Over Newlands
A San Francisco News Letter editorial argues federal courts may deny constitutional application to newly acquired territories and allow Congress to create tailored governments for colonies like the Philippines and Puerto Rico, enabling different fundamental laws for each acquired land. It warns this undercuts republican rule and risks imperial control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Philippines
Porto Rico
San Francisco News
New York Journal
Sayings of Bismarck and political quips
A collection of Bismarck quotes on monarchy honesty and politics from the New York World. It recalls his view of God and image of Italy, universal suffrage, Austria and England, radicals and desire, and a remark about obedience to his wife. It also notes his relationship with Frederick William and the metaphor of being hatched from a godlike egg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick William Bismarck
New York World
Dooley Contends with Philippine Dilemma and Debates
In a Dooley dialogue from the Chicago Journal, speakers mock American hesitation over the Philippines. Dooley muses about annexation and questions what to do with islands and natives while Hennessy quips about taking up the issue or leaving it, and both highlight public ambivalence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
Mr. Hennessy
Myr
Dooley
Tin Vana
Miesii
Ricky
Thim
Thousan
Mr. Dooley
George
Chicago
Ournal
Spanish Marksmanship in a Hypothetical Barbara Frietchie
An Indianapolis Journal aside imagines if Frietchie spoke to a Spanish soldier rather than a Confederate in the famous declamation. The line would read Shoot if you must at this gray head. But shoot as you usually do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Frietchie
Indianapolis Journal
Spain’s Genial Strategist Returns From Suez Cruise
The Pittsburgh Times notes Camara as the sole real strategist, arguing his entry into the Suez Canal distances him from Schley and Dewey. It predicts his return to Spain amid triumph, illustrating Spain’s rare display of strategic acumen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camara
Suez Canal
Schley
Dewey
Spain
Pittsburg
Letter from the McIntosh Brothers Aboard the Pennsylvania
Sergeant Ossorno Molntosu writes from the ship Pennsylvania bound for Honolulu and Manila. He recalls sailing from San Francisco Bay through the Golden Gate, seasickness, shipboard camaraderie, and cheering Old Glory as the crew pressed toward the Pacific.
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Pennsylvania
Here
Honolulu
Bay
San Francisco
Golden Gate
Army
Montana
Pacific
Manila
The Genuine Syrup of Figs Laxative Claim
An advertisement extols the genuine Syrup of Figs as produced only by the California Fig Syrup Co. It claims superior manufacturing, medical trust, and broad availability in San Francisco Louisville and New York, promising a non irritating, non gagging effect on kidneys liver and bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Fic Syrup Co
Caxtrornia A. Fia Syrup Co
California Fie Syrup Co
Republican State Convention Called for Helena September 24
A 1898 notice from the Republican state central committee calls a state convention in the Helena auditorium to nominate a congress candidate and supreme court officers, with delegates elected by county and strict voting rules for absentees and alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Republican State Central Committee
Congress
Supreme Court
Republican Party
McKinley
Beaverhead
Broadwater
Choteau
Dawson
Deer Lodge
Gallatin
Frantte
Jefferson
Lewis and Clapko
Madison
Eenecess
Ste Meagher
Missoula
Seba
Park
Ravalli
J. P. Woolman
T. B. Mitten
Sealed Proposals for Montgomery Crossing Bridge
Beaverhead County commissioners accept sealed proposals by 9 a m on the Sunday of September 188 to build a Pony Howe Truss bridge over the Big Hole at Montgomery crossing Dillon. Bids must include full specifications and materials. contractor furnishes all. bonds required. address bids to county clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Court House
Dillon
Montgomery Crossing
Big Hole River
Norway
Weet
Montgomery
KE. H. Mayers
Ely's Cream Balm for Catarrh
Ely's Cream Balm is marketed as a non irritating easy to apply remedy for nasal catarrh claimed to reach inflamed surfaces quickly. It supposedly absorbs into the diseased membrane preserving moisture and restoring taste and smell with immediate relief in acute cases. Available by mail or at drugstores with directions included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Lt
New York
Notice of Petition for Letters of Administration in Dillon
In the District Court of Montana Beaverhead County James Edie of Dillon Montana filed for letters of administration for the estate of George M Brown Hearing set for August 8 1898 at 10 am in the Clerk's room Dillon Montana Any interested party may appear to show cause if the petition should not be granted. Dated August 16 1898 L J Price Clerk By C W Concern Deputy W Bansour Attorney for the Estate Deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Fifth Judicial District of
Montana
Verhead
George M. Brown
James Edie
Dillon
Beaverhead
Court House
Rand
A. D
L. J. Price
C. W. Concern
W. &. Bansour
Dee Td
Special Sale of Western Range Horses at Grand Ave
Western Horses sold by Grand Avenue Horse and Mule Commission, Kansas City Missouri. Sale opens around August 15 with a grand special from September 5 to 13 appealing to horse owners. Ship good fat stock weighing 1000 pounds plus for higher value and quicker sale with guaranteed buyers.
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Grand Avenue
Han
United States
Notice to Hunters on Mary Hamilton Property
Notice to hunters warns to keep off the property and avoid trapping or killing beavers there. Trespassers will be prosecuted. 2014 Mary J. Hamilton.
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Mary J. Hamilton
Sealed proposals sought for Beaverhead County bonds
Beaverhead County Montana invites sealed proposals for twenty million dollars in five hundred dollar bonds. Bonds due in twenty years redeemable after ten years. Interest semi annual January and July. Payment options at New York Chicago San Francisco or Dillon Montana. Bids below par rejected. Board may reject any or all bids.
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Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
Board of Commissioners
Beaverhead
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
Dillon
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Usi
the Tribune
Sergeant Ossorno Molntosu
Palin
Cal
Louisville, Ky
New York, N.Y
ST. Germain
Dilton, Mont
Torn B
Smith
Btaudaber
G. J. Btaudaher
Liew
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