Fragmented musings on society and industry in New England
A satirical collage cites Dame Dewey and queenly drills while noting a New England Cotton Manufacturers Association talk on flax culture. The speech forecasts movement of coarser cotton production southward, declining flax fiber output since 1869, and possibilities to convert abandoned New England farms for flax and linen mills.
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New England Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Holyoke
Mass
New England
South
Plea for stronger railroad commission control
A report to the tenth annual convention advocates grant of broader oversight over railroads. It urges that books be legally approved, always open to government examination, and fully recorded to curb fictitious values and deceptive practices. Public sentiment supports greater transparency in corporate management, with mentions of Gladstone and wealth versus wisdom.
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Railroad Commissioners
Washington
Gladstone
Toads and Tyranny In Havana News War Quote
A Havana paper mocks a harsh policy against the people, suggesting crushing them with the feet while Weyler is accused of using the telephone as his tool. The piece contrasts brutal suppression with modern communication methods in a satirical tone.
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Havana
Weyler
Spanish Troops Surrender at Santiago Ends Eastern Cuba War
General Toral agrees to surrender on terms returning troops to Spain. The eastern end of Cuba, including Santiago de Cuba, Guantanamo, Caney and Sagua, falls to the United States without further fighting. Commissioners will meet to arrange the transfer and ensure infected troops are separated from healthy personnel. President and War Department receive brief, telegraphed confirmations from Shafter and Miles.
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Associated Press
Playa, del, Este
Toly
Eral
Santiago
Shafter
Spain
Torn
United States
Guantanamo
Caney
Sagua
Santiago de Cuba
Saga
Washington
Playa del Hato
Signal Service
Greely
Playa
Guba
Asseraderos
Palma
Fourth Army
Tering
W. St. Bunster
Adjt
Corbin
Hils
Nelson A. Milles
Army
Surrender of Santiago Promises Limited Details
Washington July 10 There is disappointment in certain circles over lack of details about the Santiago surrender. Secretary Alger and Secretary Wilson stayed with the president until 11 pm, yet no details arrived. The president was told the surrender occurred but insisted on more information. Throughout the evening telegrams of congratulations poured in from across the country as bonfires were lit in celebration.
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Bisa
Washington
Santiago
Rumored French fleet moves from Toulon to Tanglev
News from Gibraltar on July 10 reports rumors of a French squadrons comprising two battleships and three cruisers preparing to sail from Toulon toward Tanglev. Panic spreads as Ceuta and Algiers families flee, fearing American bombardment, seeking refuge in Romba and Yonbourdwment.
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Gibraltar
Toulon
Ceuta
Algerias
Romba
Yonbourdwment
Crop Prospects Positive Around Sonom New Jersey
Uood Crop Prospecte in Sonom New Jersey report very favorable grain weather over the past week with all crops in the vicinity appearing healthy and promising for a strong yield.
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Uood
Sonom
N. J
Peace in the Near Future Is Expected in Cuba War
A Washington dispatch reports Independence for Cuba and peace terms likely to be accepted by the United States. Officials say negotiations may begin as aides note Madrid’s actions and Vatican pressure push toward ending the war, with President McKinley preferring a peaceful conclusion.
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St. Paul
Pioneer Press
Ana
Washington
Cuba
Putte Ricci
United ‘States
Philippines
McKnley
United States
McKibley
Et. A
Geneva
Madrid
Santiago de Cuba
Vatican
Puerto Rico
Spain
McKinley
Germany Maintains Neutrality Over Spanish Conflict
The Berlin press denounces reports that the German warship Irene interfered at Subic Bay Philippines as fabrication. The Germania and Lokal Anzeiger say Americans overreact, noting Irene merely retired upon US arrival. Germany asserts neutrality toward Spain and Aguinaldo’s forces remains unrecognized belligerents.
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Germany
Spain
Berlin
Cologne Zeitung
Irene
Subig Bay
Philippines
Lokal
Anzleger
Dewey
Aguinaldo
French Gunboat Menaces Guantanamo Harbor
A French gunboat attempted to enter Playa del Beste harbor at dusk without permission. The cruiser Marblehead fired a blank shot then a six pounder shot across its bows as the French vessel continued in. After a trumpet call to quarters and another warning shot, the gunboat halted abruptly and withdrew.
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Trench Ganhoat
Guantanamo Harbor
Playa del Beste
Wily
Marblehead
Prisoners Taken as Insurgents Halt Monet Column
Captured by insurgents near Macabobo, Gen Monet's column abandoned by three boats towed by the gunboat Leyte. Americans intervened but reinforcements aided, yet the column was captured near Batreros and Bulacan. An official inquiry into Gen Monet's conduct has been opened.
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Madrid
Augustl
Monet
Macaboro
Leyte
Batreros
Bulacan
Canary Islands News Indicates Spanish Naval Movements
Advices from the Canary Islands report two Spanish torpedo boats still at Las Palmas and a Spanish warship anchored at Teneriffe. Ships may not enter the harbor after dark, and coast lights are out.
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Canaries
London
Canary Islands
Las Palmar
Teneriffe
Young Man Rescued After Poison Attempt Near Maynard Iowa
A West Tulon youth, living briefly on a local farm near here, tried to take his own life by poison on July 16. Two physicians saved him, with him recovering under care.
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Admiral Dewey
Thia Papa
Fotaon
Maynard
Iowa
John &Jarr
West Tulon
Soldiers Home Strike at Dlenville Alabama
Notice served on contractors at the National Soldiers home by employes that there is an increase in wages and a reduction in hours from one to eight per day. a strike will be desired.
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Soldiers' Home
Dlenville
National Soldiers’ Home
Rome Ends Session with Order Measures Adopted
Rome July 16 The sentite in extra session adopted by a 64 to 40 vote the government’s measures to restore public order which were adopted by the chamber of deputies on Tuesday.
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Italy
Romeé
Chamber of Deputies
Puerto Rico Expedition Plans Form Under General Miles
Washington reports advance planning for the Puerto Rico expedition after Santiago's surrender. Gen Miles will command a largely new force, with 24,000 men cited as sufficient, and two regiments already ordered to Bandaga. The plan includes immune troops, nursing sick soldiers back to the United States, and rapid transport to Puerto Rico with Santiago’s fleet capabilities.
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Washington
United States
Spain
Puerto Rico
Santiago
Sallora
Sallore
Alger
Havana
Santi- Avo Lave
Bandaga
CARE OF THE SICK BEING EMPHASIZED FOR SOLDIERS
Washington July 16. Great attention will now be given to the care of sick and fever stricken soldiers on the island. Army surgeons favor removing patients to high ground behind the southern coast to reduce heat and prevent disease spread. Secretary Alger aims to return the army safely when feasible. Active preparations suggest disease can be managed as military situation is simplified.
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Florida
Irene incident deepens amid reporting delays
Hongkong dispatches reveal Admiral Dewey urged Manila correspondents to withhold the full Irene incident story to avoid stirring American sentiment and potential Germany-related complications. Full details awaited.
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Toondon
Daily Malls
Hongkong
Admiral Dewey
Manita
Irene
America
Germany
Sen
County Board Approves $1000 Aid for Albert Lea Unit
The county commissioners unanimously voted to appropriate 1000 dollars to Company I of the Albert Lea Myelith regiment. The funds are for the families and dependents of the men serving. July 16.
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Albert Tea
Mion
Board of County Commissioners
Hyos
Drowned Girl Anna Burhu in Rhinelander Pond
Fifteen year old Anna Burhu, daughter of Z W Burhu of Rhinelander, drowned at White Pathesing Pond near Bass Igke. The incident was recorded in the local notice with scant details and unclear wording.
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Lyttle Gitel
Rhinelander
Wis
Anna
Z. W. Burhu
Lillea
Bass Igke
Ees
Fatal Factory Fire in Racine Wrecks Three Story Plant
A three story Racine Metal and Wrought Iron plant building burned, killing three workers and seriously injuring many others. The blaze started in a varnish room, trapping second and third floor employees as flames engulfed the structure. Workers leaped from windows to escape while others perished before help arrived.
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Racine
Wis
Racine Mateable and Wrought Iron, Company
Fitet
Tvere
Gustave Corrlalk
Italy Will Use Force to Collect Colombia Arbitration Award
Washington July 15 The state department was notified that Italy plans to use force to collect the $260000 arbitration award granted by President Cleveland to Ernesto Cerruti Italian citizen. Italy has closed talks with the Colombian minister and sent Admiral Candiani with a squadron toward Cartagena to seize the port if necessary. The United States seeks to avert a crisis and has asked Rome for time for Colombia to pay, with inquiries by our charge d affaires.
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Colombia
Washington
State Department
Republic of Colombia
Cleveland
Ernesto Cerruti
Fiad
Ocandian
Cartagena
Caracas
Venez
Candian
la Gurra
United States
Rome
Italy
POPS RENAMED Independent Democrats in North Dakota
North Dakotans at the Populist convention approve adopting the label Independent Democrats to contend for offices, mirroring the Democrats move to discard old principles. A joint conference committee is empowered to adopt the new name and slate, with the change to be announced after the Republican convention.
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North
Funeral for Capt Gridley draws 5000 mourners at Lakeside
In Erie Pennsylvania funeral services for Captain Charles Gridley were held yesterday afternoon. The urn containing his remains was laid to rest at Lakeside Cemetery as ceremonies ended at sunset. City business was suspended for the moment, and the funeral cortege stretched over a mile in length.
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Erie
Charles Gridley
Lakeside
Penny Postage Between Britain and America Proposed
The Times editorial notes the Spain-United States war context may deter continuation, while the Penny Postage topic gains prominence in the Penny Postage With America piece. The Daily Telegraph highlights an Anglo American link, and the Chronicle prints a Stead letter urging penny postage with America.
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America
London
Dailyelegraph
Great Britain
United States
Chronicle
William 0. Stead
The
Review
Eaten Up by the Dig Muddy Iowa River Flooding Report
Government engineer reports serious damage above Sioux City due to Missouri River changes. Some farms swallowed up as the river shifts. storage and road protections are in place. Intermittent notices reference local church leadership changes and a provincial election result showing opposition gains.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Missouri River
Nehrapka
Towa
Largest and Probably the Expedition Sent to Aid Insurgents
Key West reports a daring Cuban insurgent expedition aboard the Florida and Fausta, guided by the auxiliary gunboat Peoria. The convoy carried Cubans under Gen Nunez, U S cavalry and rough riders, with vast stores of arms, ammunition, horses, and provisions, including Springfield rifles, Manners, and 40 blanche cotton. Capt. Jose Nunez was killed, Winthrop Chanler wounded, and many Spanish lives reportedly lost in the action. The landing occurred July 4 at Tala Alo with heavy equipment and tactics translated into Spanish for insurgent use.
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Key West
Iorida
Fanita
Convay
Hite
Poovla
Inez
Hmilio Nunez
Winthrop
Chanler
New York
Tala Alo
Guba
Peoria
Mosquith
Philadelphia
Che Florida
Fausta
Kay Weat
J. W. Myan
Gen
Nunez
11Th
United States Cavalry
Lieut
Johnson
Ahearn
Winthrop Chanier
William Astor Chanier
United.States
Bavon
Rumors of Peace Sweep Through Diplomatic Wires
Washington reports rumors that Spain has moved toward peace talks as battles wane. Observers note the possible surrender of Toral’s army could force a peace bid, while the Navy plans remain unchanged with Commodore Watroth’s squadron bound for Spain. Foreign dispatches cite Havana and London signals amid uncertain Carranza rumors and boundary arbitration talks between Chile and Argentina.
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Washington
Toral
Che
Department
Long
Watrot
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Roumania
Statletica
Burkondet
Americian
Ward
Gen. Miten
Will Mead
Puerto
Dt Kane
Tlago
Miles
Brooke
Camp Thomas
San Juan
POPS
Gridley
Tandon
the Times
Mitchell
TufyAi—lev
Thia
Methoilat
Shee Wage
Tey H. Hager
Vancouver
Vun Yaa
Clentaegas
Mail Mya
Clenfuegon
U.'S
Montgomery
Coreo Doubta
Carransat
Montreal
Carranza
Senor du Bose
Oid
Cro Kimball Prairie
Ming
Farmera
England
Ithe
Stavetie Gays
Chile
byAy Esate
Bu House
Victoria
Bucy Jay
Rink Arty
Wight Visttsta
Esquimaltaval Station
Greevent
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