Veterans of Mexico War Seen as Models for Miles Era
Grover L. Kilmer recounts General Scott and General Taylor as elder commanders who outlived their youthful fame in the Mexican War. Scott and Taylor led bold flank moves and decisive assaults at Cerro Gordo Chapultepec and Buena Vista, shaping U.S. military reputation as General Miles sits as younger successor.
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Scott
Davies
Taylor
Merritt
Opyright
Eneral
Winfield Scott
United States
Mexico
Zachary Taylor
Nelson A. Miles
Graybeards
Miles
Cottumn
Jackson
Argo
Cerro
Gordo
Rio Grande
Africa
Matamoras
Point Isabel
Palo Alto
Resaca de la Palma
Matamoros
Monterey
Buena Vista
Santa Anna
Buens Vista
Stead Comments on American Cuba Philippines After War
William T Stead writes to Governor Pingree discussing the Cuban autonomy question and the Philippines. He urges a strong Cuban government under American lead, critiques empire plans, and warns against handing islands to juntas while stressing duty in governing the Philippines.
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Pingree
W. T .Stead
Dean Mx. Pingress
Michigan
Tampa
Spain
Cuba
Egypt
Porto Rico
Philippines
Asia
England
Croker
America
William T. Stead
Philadelphia Press
Hobo Hustler of the West Claims Labor Scout Role
Mrs. Atwood, a 30 year old woman, describes herself as the hobo hustler of the west. For 12 years she has gathered idle laborers for Union Pacific rail construction across Colorado Wyoming and other western sections. She travels between Denver and Portland and recently took 50 men, mostly African American, from Kansas City to Wyoming.
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T. Atwood
West
Union Pacific Railroad
Colorado
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Atwood
Kansas City
Marines Honored for Gallant Work Afloat and Ashore
The New York Herald lauds gallant marines for their efforts both at sea and on land. The piece hints at shifting opinions of an old foe and suggests landlubber critics will redirect their jibes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
New York Herald
Uncle Sam Ammunition Bill Confusing Text
Unclear OCR fragment mentions Ashe powder and a bused bill related to ammunition. No clear events, dates, or names beyond vague references to government ammunition and a powder.
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Uncle Sam's
Bill
Palatial Quarters of General Andersons at Cavite
New York Sun correspondent reports Cavite quarters for General Andersons brigade. Men occupy bamboo beds near the ground with sanitary barracks while officers enjoy near palatial rooms of teak floors and mahogany furniture. Looted Spaniard pieces and damaged navy yard items illustrate the scene amid the city.
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Ander
Cavite
New York Sun
Navy Yard
Admiral Dewey
United States
Grand Rapids
Arma
Cascos
What Cuba Most Needs A Bridge To Prosperity and American Enterprise
The Washington Post argues Cuba needs machinery to rebuild sugar and coffee sectors and to start cacao production. With good roads and a settled government, Cuba could become a wide market for U S goods as Americans move in to establish factories. The piece notes Spain discouraged local manufacturing and foresees railroads and cattle imports expanding Cuban industry.
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Philippines
Cuba
Spain
United States
Puerto Principe
Washington Post
Unity in danger cited by Admiral Dewey
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes Admiral Dewey’s claim that in moments of peril there is one united country, not north or south. It asserts the Spanish-American War would be worthwhile if it yields this singular result above any other.
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Cerro Gordo
Scott
Chapultepec
Mexico
el Molinos del Rey
Chapultepeo
Zachary Taylor
Dewey
Spain
Philadelphia Bulletin
Non Nobis Domine Hymn of Freedom and Justice
A historic hymn invokes divine aid for liberty and unity. It praises God for courage and duty, honors veterans, and appeals for justice, peace, and national renewal amid crisis. The lyric references western regions, brothers' blood, and avenging rights while seeking divine guidance.
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el Telegrafo
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Opeong
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Pacific. Railway
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St. Louis
E. J. Faynn, T. F
P. A
H. B. Koostr, C.F
PA. Dry
Oran
J. Townsend
G.P
T.A
Sr. Louis, Mo
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Leadville
Aspen
Pueblo
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B. F. Nevins
Salt Lake Chi
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Trav. Pas
Agt
Utah
Hooper, G.P
T. A
Denver, Colo
Boye
C. M
St. P
Temple Street
East Lake City
L. L. Downing
Com’l Ag't
Evee
Mining and Scientific Press
Market ST
San Francisco
Cat
Philadelphia Trues
Pedelphia
Arteeich
Chicago
P.M. Seymour
Granite Street
Butte, Mont
R. T. Boatman
Western Department
Grand Ayre
Callahan & McDonald
Anderson Bros
Anderson’s Livery Stable
Idaho Street
Dillon, Mont
Om Pounds Tribune Publishing CO
Dillon
Montana
Yale
Caldera
Engene Tawoxe Pos. Co
Dillon, Montana
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