Miles Starts Porto Rico Expedition After Delays
Special to the Tribune reports General Miles began the Porto Rico expedition with thousands of troops. Troops landings are planned from Tampa and other ports at three to four thousand daily, aiming for up to thirty thousand. The delay stemmed from Navy Secretary Sampson and McKinley ordering convoys for safety.
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Garcia complains of treatment and exclusion from Santiago capitulation
A Santiago telegram says General Garcia objects to how the United States treated him after the surrender of Toral. He refused to attend the capitulation ceremony, claiming he hates the Spanish, and warns he may withdraw his forces to the hills. Other dispatches note Monterey delays and rising Spanish war sentiment in Madrid.
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Delayed Porto Rico Campaign Plan Amid Yellow Fever Concern
A high military authority announces a shift in the planned aggressive campaign on Porto Rico, delaying initiation to late September or early October due to yellow fever. Havana also unlikely to be attacked. Washington reports a quiet day with General Miles near the coast awaiting foothold and telegraph setup before updates.
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Dewey poised to bombard Manila as troops near
Washington reports indicate Admiral Dewey will bombard Manila as the second expeditionary force and monitors Monterey and Monadnock arrive around August 5. Troops near Manila have moved within miles of the city, with no imminent attack unless needed. A Madrid dispatch notes Spanish concerns and renewed peace talk in Spain.
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Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a cathartic cure for constipation with bold claims and trade wording. It references druggists and money in a promotional tone.
Watson to pursue Spanish fleet in global naval hunt
Washington reports Watson will not bombard the coast but will seek out Oamara and destroy his fleet. He is ordered to sink any Spanish warships encountered and to wipe Spain’s naval strength from the seas, focusing on destroying remaining ships rather than coastal cities.
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President McKinley replies to Confederate veteran leaders
The president responds to Gen. John B. Gordon and the United Confederate Veterans after their Atlanta conference. He says the war healed sectional divides and that veterans from both sides now fight together, praising the nation’s united effort and pledging continued support to conclude the war effort.
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Cuban general Garcia resigns and withdraws forces
A dispatch from Santiago reports Gen Garcia sent a lengthy letter to Gen Shafter expressing anger at American handling of Santiago negotiations. Garcia claims to have resigned as commander of the Cuban army and says he will withdraw his troops to the interior. Government officials believe the report.
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Guantanamo Surrender Reported as Seas Recede
Washington notes Secretary Alger saying General Miles may land in Porto Rico today with transports moving out. Shafter reports a Spanish officer from Guantanamo confirming six thousand troops at the garrison. Board findings on sunken ships attribute Maine explosion to internal blasts with intact hulls. Brooklyn credited for most shells.
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Yellow fever cases rise near Santiago amid cautious official tone
Washington reports 398 new yellow fever cases in Gen Shafter s army around Santiago since the last update. Officials insist the outbreak is mild with few deaths. Also noted Secretary Long met the president about Sampson s report on destroying the Spanish fleet at Santiago and expected a public statement.
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To Cure Constipation Forever with Cascarets Candy
An old advertisement promises permanent constipation relief using Cascarets Candy Cathartic. It mentions a price of 100 or 250 and a guarantee that druggists will refund money if the product fails to cure. The copy uses early 20th century marketing language.
Miles to lead Puerto Rico expedition at Cape San Juan
Official word states General Miles will command the expeditionary army at Cape San Juan on Porto Rico cut off from Washington. Dispatch boats connect Mole St. Nicholas and Washington by cable, delaying direct updates on Miles status and movements.
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They're Off Parting Note From the Ship July Correspondent
Special correspondence from on board the rue Pennsylvania dated July 9 reports 1300 men aboard the Montana regiment and 300 California recruits bound for the tropics. Co E health is fine. San Francisco sends a rousing sendoff as the vessel nears the Golden Gate.
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Elkhorn District Prospects Rise as Mines Prep for Work
G T Paul returns from Elkhorn with reports of improved activity this summer. Alex Middlemeir will represent Paul and his mine, while Fred North’s stamp mill nears operation. North holds two leads on Park, with a 50 feet ore body at 40 percent lead and over 100 tons ready for processing. Comet mountain prospects also show renewed potential for old and new workings.
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Death of Frank Yeo Baffles Beaverridge Friends
Frank Yeo a well known farmer died of pneumonia at 39 after a week long illness. He leaves a wife and four children, two brothers, and was active in AOUW and Maccabees. Funeral services directed from Odd Fellows' Hall tomorrow at 2 pm. He came to Beaverhead valley from Ohio in 1884.
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Grand Avenue Horse & Mule Ad Promotes August Sale
Market Your Horses invites owners to ship Western Range stock to Kansas City for a Grand Special Sale planned for late August. The event will be widely advertised across the United States with foreign buyers present, promising higher prices and quicker sales for 1000 lb plus, well-colored horses. Dry mares and geldings encouraged. guaranteed buyers to handle at least 1500 head.
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Democratic State Convention Call Issued for Anaconda Meet
An official call issued Saturday for a Democratic state convention to meet in Anaconda on Wednesday September 21. Beaverhead county is allotted ten delegates under the existing representation basis used at the Cleveland endorsing convention. The unit rule will not prevail at this convention.
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The True Syrup of Figs Advert Remains Superior
An advertisement extols the genuine Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co claiming superior manufacture and medical endorsement. It warns against imitations and highlights its gentle action on kidneys liver and bowels without irritation or nausea.
Dredge boat receives more timbers for Cope placers
California Fig Syrup Co. and several cities reported arrivals of heavy timbers for the dredge boat on the Cope placers last week. Also promoted is Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a pleasant medical discovery said to cleanse kidneys liver and bowels and aid digestion.
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Beaverhead County Sealed Bond Proposals Sought
Beaverhead County Montana invites sealed proposals for twenty thousand dollars in 5 percent refunding bonds in 500 dollar denominations. Bonds mature in 20 years, redeemable after ten, with semiannual interest each January and July. Bids due September 5 at noon. bids below par not accepted. board may reject all bids.
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