First Fight in Cuba Graphic Tale by Captain Elliott’s Marines
A first hand account of a Cuban engagement led by Captain Elliott’s Marines near a vital well. The attack on Spanish forces in dense cover unfolds with heavy fire from the Dolphin and rifle volleys, casualties on both sides, and a dramatic close as the Marines march back to camp under a watchful guard.
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Eliot
Grantanametay
Cabm
Ginn
Willy
Tan Hoon
Intercan
Uys
Che Cabana
Elliott
Huntington
Ferce
Cayton Baliot
Spicer Ore
Patie
Janos
Joel
Billy
Nother
Livur Conant Magidl
Dr. Gibba
Goode
Dunphy
McColgan
Smith
Cuba
Gabe
Marie
Renaming Philippines Proposal Faces No Support
A New York World and Tribune exchange questions the move to change the Philippines name upon confirmation of its status. The piece argues independence and governance needs, asserting the islands will retain their designation while gaining new administration.
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Philippines
Idanda
New York
Cleaning Carpets by British Factory Methods
A San Francisco Examiner piece describes household carpet cleaning using British factory methods. It advises soaking, washing with soapy tepid water, and rinsing with clean white cloths, changing water frequently, to preserve color and extend carpet life for decades.
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Theo
San Francisco Examiner
How to Make Cough Susture and Giblet Stock
A historic recipe describes boiling thin tenons in fresh water for seven minutes then simmering a mixture of almonds and sweetened milk for throat irritation. It also outlines a giblet beef stock with chicken giblets, onion, tomato, and herbs, simmered in water, strained, and enriched with butter and flour to form a potent broth.
Old Time Breakfast Cakes and Mock Kidney Recipe
A fragmented recipe describes making blitherybeok with mashed potatoes and malted butter, shaping into patties and frying slowly until browned. It also outlines cooking aleces of kidney with butter, salt, and pepper, then thickening with flour and beef extract before serving with mushrooms.
How to Make Kweebread Pattion
The instructions describe soaking a sweetbreade about three pounds in cold water for an hour or two. After purboiling and trimming rough edges, the batter is fried in butter for four ounces. Smelts are split and sautéed, then added with fro munbrooms cut in quarters to the sweetbreade along with a pint of boiled creat. Seasoning, flour, and simmering create a thick mace served on pull paste squares.
Peace Conference Gains Ground Amid Arbitration Debates
A London informed analysis in New York on July 8 notes English opinion shifting toward a permanent international tribunal. The Manchester Guardian report and American edits influence views on armament reduction, mediation, and private property in war. Adjournment delays final judgments as world powers weigh federation and peace prospects. A July 12 dispatch from Washington reports orders to rush repairs for Philadelphia and potential Guatemalan outbreak fears, with Admiral Kautz awaiting assignments.
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Tribune
London
Arbitration Committee
Manchester Guardian
Germany
Nuncafote
London Presa
Rossia
England
Jnward
Transvaal
Lord Lansdowne
Washington
Philadelphia
Admiral Kautz
San Francisco
Board of Survey
Navy Department
Guatemal
Anchor Saloon Promotes The Last Car Route Stop
The Last Car section notes King street line passes the Anchor Saloon where clever mixologists serve any desired drink. Seattle beer and Rainier Bock on draught are available, with a full liquors list including A. A. Jease Moore Whisky. The Bulletin costs 74 cents monthly.
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Waikiki
Palama
Anchor
Seattle
A. A. Jease Moore
Warrimoo
Rainier Bock
the Bulletin
Manila News Reveals Philippine Situation Affects Recruitment
World special from Washington reports that Manila’s spoiling situation and manipulated advice reach San Francisco. Officials are disturbed fearing news will hinder recruiting while the Administration plans to push Philippine policy more aggressively.
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New York
Washington
Aocenao
San Francisco
Mai
Wington
S O
United States training ship Adama reaches Port Angeles
Adams Momo Agalt Port Angeles July 18 The United States training ship Adama arrived early this morning direct from Honolulu with no incident. This afternoon was spent in target practice under steam within the arbor. She will stay about ten days and then visit other Sound ports.
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Adams Momo Agalt
Port Angeles
United States
Adama
Honolulu
California Pratts D G Camarinos Customs Shipment
California Pratts D G Camarinos announced receipt of a large consignment from Australia including cherries grapes apricots plums and assorted fruit. The shipment also covers oysters tin and shell turkeys and chickens game and fish.
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California
Pratts
D. G. Camarinos
Australia
New England Bakery and Candy Co Opens Local Shop
New England Bakery and Candy Co on Hotel Street offers bread pastries wedding cakes ice creams sherbet and candies at low prices. Manager J Oswald Lurrep calls the shop a fine line for the city with telephone service listed.
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New England Bakery & Candy Co
J. Oswald Lurrep
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