Fragmented Thoughts on Society and Policy from Elgin Erte
A dialectic collage from Elgin Erte editor Lester Alatworth features social satire on women and wealth, commentary on diplomacy and health, a jab at Mr. Lester, a note on Philadelphia vehicle distance rules, a Hegel quote, revival humor, and news of a National Parcel Post League in Chicago aiming to push government parcel post reform to curb express company monopoly and create revenue.
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National Parcel Post League
Chicago
Europe
Patriotism and vigilance in turbulent times
The piece urges Americans to stay vigilant without overreacting to unfolding events. It frames the republic as enduring and the current generation as guardians of its future, suggesting the present episode will enter history and test national virtues. It contemplates measuring good and evil to reveal flaws in intelligence and virtue.
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Hegel
Republic
United States board on geographic names authority
The United States Board on Geographic Names guides official spellings for places on maps. Recent freight shifts boost Chicago manufacturers against New York for Mexican and Central American trade. Wardline cut steamship service to Gulf ports amid possible Spain tensions. Newport notes include anecdotes about public figures and social norms.
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United States Board On Geographical Names
United States
Ite
Chicago
New York
New York City
Spain
Wardine
Gulf Porte
New Orleans
Tampico
Mexico
Kanean City
Pittsburg & Gulf Road
Gerwyice
Port,Arthur
Liverpool
Fort Arthur
Mexican
Bombardment of Santiago De Cuba Reported by Night Dispatch
Cape Waytien dispatch describes the American squadron under Schley engaging Spanish fortifications at Santiago harbor. The Massachusetts Texas and Iowa led the attack with New Orleans and St Paul supporting. Forts Morro Socapa and Punta Gorda sustained heavy damage while Spanish casualties were believed heavy.
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New York
Byecinl
Cape Waytien
Porter
Mole St. Nicholaa
Washington
Santiago de Cuba
Cervera
Moale
St. Paul
New Orleans
Santiago
Iowa
Texas
Massachusetts
Punta Gorda
Bob” Evans
Massachusette
F. J. Higginson
J. W. Phillip
William M. Folger
Morro
Socapa
Secapa
Schley
More Castle Completely Destroyed Off Santiago de Cuba
Havana reports from June 8 state that during an engagement off Santiago de Cuba the Spanish batteries answered the American squadron with spirited fire. After about twenty minutes the Spaniards weakened and the Americans concentrated on El Moro, destroying it completely. Forts at Bucapa and Punta Gorda fired the final blows. Spanish losses are said to be considerable, while American casualties are unconfirmed.
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Port Au Prince
Havana
Santiago de Cuba
Fast
el Moro
Bucapa
Punta Gorda
American Squadron Bombards Santiago Harbor
A dispatch from Santiago reports the American squadron bombarded Santiago on Tuesday with fourteen vessels. Recognized ships include the Iowa Brooklyn Massachusetts Ohio New Orleans and gunboat and cruiser believed to be the Columbia. They fired on Punta Gorda El Moro Zacopa and the Cristobal Colon at the harbor entrance.
Goschen Visit to Gibraltar Dismissed by Madrid
Madrid correspondent of the Daily Mail quotes Senor Sagasta saying Goschen’s Gibraltar visit is no cause for concern. He notes the government sees no intended increase in the British garrison and attaches little importance to the occasion.
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Goschen
Gibraltar
London
Madrid
The
Daily Mail
Senor Sagasta
George J. Goschen
Boy 17 Falls From Galloping Horse in Spokane
Keek Broken reports Leonard Gould aged seventeen fell from a galloping horse in Spokane Washington and broke his neck. Police say the accident occurred near a rural track during a local event. Gould was taken to a hospital with critical injuries and is under observation.
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Keek
Bpokane
Waeb
Leonard Gould
Americans Bombardment Near Santiago Report
The text describes ongoing shelling from American batteries aimed at the Colo n, with two shots hitting the town’s rear area. The Spanish defense saw little effect, while the American squadron briefly appeared off Santiago before withdrawing to rearm. Authorities tightened harbor controls with devices to seal or open the port as events unfold.
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Colon
Dnridge
Santiago
Willehuite
Officials concede possible oil engagement near Santiago
Washington reports say naval officials grew less skeptical as day wore on and Havana Madrid announcements supported some engagement off Santiago though not seen as serious. Commodore Schley’s actions near Morocastle suggest shelling shore batteries may have touched off limited firing without a harbor entry.
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Washington
Santiago
Havana
Madrid
Schley
Department
State Department
United States
Cuban
Morocastle
First American expedition to invade Santiago de Cuba
Washington reports the likely embarkation of the first military expedition under Gen. Shafter toward Santiago de Cuba. A strong fleet under Rear Admiral Sampoon guards the approach to prevent sea escape for Cervera, with Maj. Gen. Miles possibly commanding land forces in an overwhelming volunteer army to end Spanish rule in Puerto Rico and Cuba.
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Cuba
Washington
Shafter
Santiago de Cuban
Cervera
Sampoon
Santiago
Cervero
Santiago de Cuba
United States
Thas
Miles
Puerto Rico
Cervera Not At Santiago During Bombardment
Havana dispatch reports Admiral Cervera was absent from Santiago de Cuba during the bombardment by the American squadron. Spaniards aim to facilitate American landings and hope to engage the Americans later, trusting in courage, organization, and command.
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Sandiago
Associated Press
Havana
Cervera
Santiago de Cuba
Restarmel Unloading Coal at Key West Dock
Admiral Cer yon's coal ship Restarmel moored at the naval station dock to unload Welsh coal. Naval officers think they may find other cargo in her hold. The Restarmel failed to reach Santiago, hampering the Spanish squadron's escape.
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Key West
Admiral Ceryon
Restarmel
Naval Station Dock
Santiago
Secretary telegraphs Nebraska governor on extra infantry regiment
Washington June 3 Secretary Al ger telegraphed Nebraska's governor that he may provide an additional infantry regiment. The message leaves open the possibility of appointing W. J. Bryan as colonel if he desires.
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Deyan
Washington
Alger
Nebraska
Pormoit
W. J. Bryan
Flesires
Lincoln era echoes in Iowa enlistment tale
Warren Beckwith, a Des Moines baseball player who eloped with Robert J Lincoln’s daughter, has enlisted in the Iowa National Guard. The item places the Lincoln family in a modern military context and notes the June timing of Beckwith’s enlistment.
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Lincoln
Bulista
Des Moines
Laws
Warren Beckwith
Robert 'J', Lincoln
Iowa National Guard
News on Santiago maneuvers and Atlantic coal protest
Washington reports hint at major developments as Sampson readies action at Santiago while insurgents near the city hold strong. Spain protests Canadian coal shipments to Manila and Atlantic ports, but Canadian authorities find commerce normal. no immediate peace move seen from Britain or the powers.
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Washington
Navy Department
Stirley
Santiago
Schrey
Sampson
Tampa
War Department
Yampa
British North America
San Francisco
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Nova Scotia
Atlantic
United States
West Indies
Spain
British Northwest Territory
Canada
Cranada
Senor Castillo
State Department
Spal
North Dakota Shuts Out Volunteers After First Call
North Dakota has already furnished more men than its allotment under the first call, prompting the war department to request no enlistments under the second call. Senator Annsbrough relayed Gov. Yriges’s telegram noting 40 men were asked and 852 were furnished. fifteen companies had applied for enlistment under the second call, leaving many disappointed across the state.
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Bismarck
N. D
Heavy hallstorm hits Furag Fargo in June storm
A severe hailstorm struck heavy in Furag Fargo North Dakota on June 4. The storm dumped many two inch hailstones in the streets for about two hours, followed by heavy rain and little wind, marking the heaviest hail experienced in the area.
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Furag
Fargo
N. D
City Aldermen OK funding for town running team
The Board of Aldermen approved an appropriation for the town running team to represent the valiant group in the upcoming contest. Details of the funding amount and participants were noted, with emphasis on local support for Marshalltown activities.
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Piremen
Marshalltown
Doprd
Aldermen
Witeh Wil
Valantier Tre Heliors
UGS Bo
County Young Men Organize Company for State Duty
Miadtaon Rin Ooganleed Mondigou Minnesota reports local young men forming a county company of 102 members. They drill daily and stand ready to march to the front if the governor calls.
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Miadtaon Rin Ooganleed
Mondigou, Minn
TROOPS FOR MANILA SECOND EXPEDITION DELAYED
Report from Washington says Hawaii annexation is close. Camp Merritt officers expect orders to send troops to the Islands to guard U S interests. Movirth plans second Philippines expedition but public assignment details are withheld until sailing date. Delays blamed on vessel readiness and unspecified causes.
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San Francisco
Washington
Hawaii
Camp Merritt
Islands
Uncle Sam
Philippines
Pat de- Ing
Movrlit
Ita
South Dakota Volunteers Welcomed in San Francisco Arrival
A regiment of 1,003 South Dakota volunteers arrived in San Francisco on three trains within 35 minutes. They were hosted by the Red Cross society, given a luncheon, and entertained by the Minnesota volunteer band. After rest, the battalions were mustered into one unit and marched to Camp Merritt amid cheers. Ground prepared at Camp Richmond houses the new arrivals with 12,000 already there.
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San Francisco
South Dakota
Jord
Ted Cross Society
Minnesota Volunteer Band
Camp Merritt
North Dakota
Camp Richmond
Will Claim Damages Over Collision With Columbia
The owners of the British steamship Colombia plan to file a navy damages claim around $200,000 after a collision with a United States cruiser off Fire Island. Naval inquiry findings reportedly blamed the Columbia, with lawyers arguing the cruiser violated maritime rules despite the captain acting under orders.
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Goveners
Forcolth
Columbin
New York
Flite Island
Navy Department
Naval Board of Inquiry
Sesson
THREE LIVES LOST IN DULUTH TUG DISASTER
The tug Record of the NimAN fleet was run into and sunk in the Duluth Minnesota ship canal just before midnight. Three crew were lost with the vessel. one tireman survived. The tug struck the stern of a steamer as it took position to dock and foundered in the strong current.
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Deluth
Minn
Ship Canal
Cervera Present at Santiago Bombardment Claims Support
June 4 report from Madrid states Admiral Cervera was aboard the Cristobal Colon to direct Spanish operations at Santiago de Cuba. Capt. Aunon, minister of marine, asserts Cervera’s flag hoisting and strategic conduct influenced the victory, countering newspaper claims of his absence.
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Suanieh
Seys
Wax
Santiago
Madrid
Admral Cervera
Saantiago de Cuba
Aunon
Cervera
Dreadful Destitution Reported From Santiago de Cuba
Reports from Cape Haitian dated June 4 describe severe famine in Santiago de Cuba with officials unable to secure normal food supplies for inhabitants. No direct news has arrived, but recollections of widespread distress repeat in official circles.
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Ens Stntiane
Cape Haltien
Santiago de Cuba
Exhibit of Indians and Dawes commission items unsettled
Washington June 4 The conference on the Indian appropriation bill agrees to a 40000 appropriation for the exhibit of Indians at the Omaha exposition instead of 45000. The Dawes commission firing of the five civilized tribes is retained from the Curtill. The important items remain unsettled.
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Washington
Dawes Commission
Curtlill
Sheshee
Port au Prince June 4 report lacks confirmation
No further news from Santiaza de Cuba. No confirmation of an insurgent attack on Port au Prince appears unfounded and unconfirmed.
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Port Gu Prince
Santiaza de Cuba
Montreal Sees Brief Earthquake Shake
A minor tremor was felt in Montreal on June 4 lasting about forty five seconds. No damage reported in the wake of the quake as residents described light shaking near homes and streets.
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Canada
Montreal
Delegates to Convene in Managua for Central American Federal Union
June 4 report from Fa Form a Federal Union states delegates appointed by each Central American state will meet in Managua next month to draft a constitution for a federal union or a closer union of the states.
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Managua
Central America
Settle with Cervera and Camp Campaign Moves
Tampa reports say general army HQ at Tampa with Maj. Gen. Miles directing movements amid renewed activity before any invasion of Cuba. The Florida expedition landed arms and provisions at V Point Barnes, where pacifico crowds, many women and children barely clothed, sought aid. Miles and staff toured regular and volunteer camps including the Ninth at Palmetto Beach, reviewing the Thirty-second Michigan and First Florida units.
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Tampa
General Army
Miles
Cuba
Cervera
Col
J. K. Dorst
Florida
Pitindle
V Point Barnes
Osceola
Haye
Maeifices
Nelson A. Miles
Palmetto Beach
Michigan
News From Key West on Santiago Battle Rumor
June 4 Key West reports indicate a battle at Santiago per New York sources. Vessels entering harbor are asked for news but none provide details. Osceola seen with bananas aboard, fruit linked to Cuba via Taerete expedition and returning steamers amid Cuba’s reported abundance.
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Key West
Iutile
Santiago
New York
Havana
Osceola
Cuba
Campa
Permanent Camp at Chickamauga for 75000 Troops
A Whelington dispatch reports a decision to establish Chickamauga as a permanent camp housing 75000 soldiers. Secretary Alger orders preparations and ground leases expand Clickamauge Park. The plan envisions three army corps and mass deployment from eastern enrollments.
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Chickamauga
New York
Whelington
Alger
Clickamauge Park
Park Commission
United States
Poor Spaniards elude American fleets at Santiago
Madrid corre spondent notes elation in Madrid over another repulse of American fleets. Official reports claim land batteries at Santiago were undamaged and no Spaniards were killed or wounded, with no shell hitting the Spanish cruiser Cristobal Colon. El Heraldo regrets the fleet could not reach the Philippines instead.
Riots at Two Mohammedan Festival in Bombay
Disorder erupts during the Mohammedan festival on June 4 in Bombay causing many arrests. reports mention disturbances linked to Mohammedans and Windoo communities in Multan, Punjab, with police intervening to restore order.
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Bombay
Multan
Punjab
Mohammedans
Windoos
Springfield thief to be sent to reform school
Hleyelo Pett Tyndall, a man under sentence, is jailed in Springfield by Sheriff Eads for stealing a bicycle. He will be transferred to the reform school at Plankinton for confinement and further custody.
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Hleyelo Pett Tyndall
Dune
Jack Backatan
Hedl
Springfield
Thie City
Eads
Reform School
Plankinton
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