Territorial Expansion and Naval Build Up in Historic Speech
A historical speech argues for broad territorial expansion, a strengthened navy, and expanded commerce to sustain the nation’s first class status. The speaker warns against a shopkeeper mindset, stresses constitutional government, and predicts Democratic party alignment with expansion. The plan includes increased merchant fleets and global trade ambitions.
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Europe
Spain
France
Austria
Democratic Party
Watterson Voices On Sampson Schley War Critique
Henry Watterson discusses the Sampson Schley dispute and London critiques of American war management. He argues criticisms reflect popular anger at perceived proscriptive naval plans and political favoritism, urges prudence, and frames U S policy as a trustee of civilization opposing imperialism.
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Henry Watterson
Sampson-Schley
Watterson
Secretary of the Navy
Admiral Sampson
Commodore Schley
Sampson
London
London Times
War Department
Department
Fortify Your System Against Disease with Hood's Sarsaparilla
The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies and enriches blood and strengthens the body. It asserts the tonic builds up health, creates an appetite, and improves digestive power for overall well being.
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Hood
Hood's Pills Declared Favorite Family Cathartic
The article promotes Hood's Pills as the preferred cathartic for family use. It emphasizes ease of taking and simple operation, suggesting broad suitability for households.
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Hood
Evans and the Preacher in wartime moral clash
The article narrates the clash between Captain Evans of Iowa and Rev. Leonard Woolsey Bacon over profanity used during the July 3 battle. It argues that patriotism unites classes, praising wealthy volunteers for proving their courage and humanity alongside workers, and asserts war strengthens national unity and mutual respect.
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Evans
Iowa
Bob
Bacon
Towa
Colon
Vizcaya
Brooklyn
Oregon
Leonard Woolsey Bacon
Molehills
Young Croesus Redeems Himself in War Service
The Chicago Chronicle commends rich young volunteers who enlisted on merit rather than privilege. It contrasts staff appointees with privates who earned promotion through duty and perseverance. The piece lauds society men who endured rough conditions and served their country in its hour of need.
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Spain
Cuba
Alger
Chickamauga
Chicago Chronicle
Shafter
Santiago
No Defaulted Farm Mortgages Challenge Boosted by Iowa Firm
Oskaloosa Herald reports Ellsworth and Jones of Iowa Falls have issued a bold bid offering to pay face value plus a $100 bonus for any defaulted farm mortgages in 22 Iowa counties. The East failed to produce defaults while the firm notes Iowa farm deposits exceed mortgage debt and confirms a 6 percent rate.
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Oskaloosa Herald, Ellsworth & Jones
Iowa Falls
Iowa
New England
East
Ellsworth & Jones
Lown Falls
New Hampshire
Ely's Dream Balm for Nasal Catarrh Effectively Clears Inflammation
The remedy is non irritant easy to apply and reaches inflamed nasal surfaces. Ely's Dream Balm provides rapid relief in acute catarrh and is praised by physicians and patients as highly effective and safe. Drugists confirm it as a high point of pharmaceutical skill.
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Ely
Ely's Cream Balm for Catarrh Relief
Catarrhal sufferers are told Ely's Cream Balm is quickly absorbed by the diseased membrane and does not dry secretions. It opens nasal passages, reduces inflammation, and restores taste and smell. Available at drug stores or by mail for 50 cents from Ely Brothers, 56 Warren St. New York.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren St
New York
Chandler Opposes Returning Philippines to Spain on Moral grounds
In a Concord letter published August 2, Senator William E. Chandler argues humanity and civil liberty demand keeping the Philippines from Spain. He cites Dewey’s Luzon victory, Cuba’s freedom, and warns that returning the islands would dishonor the United States and offend England and Europe.
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Chandler
Spain
The
Boston Journal
Concord
Mass
William E. Chandler
Philippines
Dewey
Luzon
Washington
McKinley
Merritt
Cuba
Woodford
England
Europe
Downers Grove Captain Ducat Recovers From San Juan Hill Wounds
Captain A. C. Ducat of the Twenty fourth infantry is recuperating at his home in Downers Grove Illinois after being severely wounded by a Mauser bullet during the famous charge up San Juan hill near Santiago on July 1. He survived critical injuries to both hips and his right leg and recounts the intense fighting and rain of lead that followed.
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A. C. Ducat
Twenty-fourth Infantry
San Juan Hill
Santiago
Ducat
Downer’s Grove
Siboney
Chicago Times- Herald
Praying and Fighting Captain Philip Leads Texas Crew
The Texas captain attracts attention for fervent prayer and bravery in battle. The story notes his devout practice while praising his zeal. A Boston Transcript quote recalls Marie Jackson saying prayer signals trouble next day.
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Texas
Philip
Stonewall Jackson
Marie Jackson
Boston Transcript
On a War Footing
A Pittsburgh Times editorial warns that selecting many Pacific coaling stations risks provoking another war and urges restraint in expanding wartime fueling bases.
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Pacific
Pittsburg
Emplazado: The Summoned Before War Tribunal
A Cincinnati Commercial Tribune unsigned piece condemns El Emplazado, Spain, Cuba’s suffering state, and the inquisition style sentence amid calls of retribution. It channels dramatic denunciation of tyranny and violence across emblems of empire.
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Spain
W. BH
Venabie
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Free Cure Offer for Lung Diseases by New York Chemist
An eminent New York chemist T A Slocum offers three free bottles of a new treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis and all bronchial and chest diseases to readers of The Fairfield Tribune. He claims the remedy cures thousands and urges sufferers to write with address details to 98 Pine Street New York.
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New York
T. A. Slocum
Fairfield Tribune
Science Daily
M. D
Pine Street
THE
Tribune
Fairfield
Iowa
Big Bets in 1896 Derby and St Simon's Odds
The late Mr. Davis reportedly placed the largest known wager when he risked 500000 dollars against three Derby entries by Mr. Clark in 1896. Lord Glasgow and Lord George Bentinck laid 450000 to 150000, with the latter losing. In 1885 a young lord bet 15000 against 150,000 on St. Simon, who started at 100 to 1, yet won easily.
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Mr. Davis
England
Mr. Clark
Lord Glasgow
George Bentinck
Lordling
St. Simon
Finished Rebuke by George Russell in Recollections
Russell recounts Jewett and a dining room incident at Balliol College. A guest engages in outrageous talk after ladies leave. The master signals a move to the drawing room, delivering a sharp rebuke without breaching decorum.
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George Russell
Jewett
Balliol College
Removing Rust From Iron Objects With Zinc and Acid
A method to remove rust from iron uses a piece of zinc in electrical contact with the iron and immersion in water with a dash of sulphuric acid for several days. Larger rust, wrap with galvanized wire and milder acid. After rust removal wash, oil and warm to aid penetration. The process preserves the iron and yields dark gray surfaces.
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New York Ledger
Grant's Court Suit Made in Philadelphia for His Trip
The New York Times reports that three days before Grant began his world tour a Philadelphia store supplied a full dress uniform of the general's grade. The outfit avoided civilian dress but lacked arriving epaulets. Grant noticed a man of similar build to fit the coat and epaulets and wore the best fitting uniform, showing his practical sense.
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Grant
Philadelphia
New Yor Times
Pope’s street appearances spark protests and clashes
The Osservatore Romano explains why the pope avoids public Roman streets. It says a papal presence would trigger mixed displays of faithful enthusiasm and hostile demonstrations, with applause and hisses leading to factional tumult. The government would not tolerate ongoing street demonstrations.
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Osservatore Romano
Rome
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Croesus
Captain Ducat
Alvas
Alfonsos
Moresco
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