Destructive Manila Bay Battle Under Commodore Dewey
The Manila engagement near Corregidor involved Commodore Dewey risking the mines to enter Manila Bay. The American squadron including Olympia, Baltimore, Raleigh, Concord, and Boston engaged Spanish ships near Baker and Cavite forts. Spaniards fired first. after heavy exchanges, minds burned and several ships were set ablaze.
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Hong Kong
Dewey
Philippine Islands
Bolinao
Subig Bay
Manila Bay
Baltimore and
Concord
Olympia
Bay of
Manila
Corregidor Island
Raleigh
Boston
Baker Bay
Cavite
Baltimore
Petrel
McCulloch
Nanshan
Zafira
Cornter
Cavite Forte
Rema Christina
Castilla
Don Antonio de Wiloa
Isla de Cuba
Isla del Luzon
Mindanao
Osteopathy Origins and Principles by Dr. Andrew Still
The science of Osteopathy originated with Dr. Andrew T. Still of Kirksville Missouri. It relies on anatomy physiology and body fluids to treat disease without drugs or surgery through proper bone adjustments to restore harmony and function.
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Andrew T. Still
Kirksville, MO
Treatment Claims For Chronic Ailments Offered
A historic medical notice lists diseases treated with claimed success across nervous, liver and kidney, stomach and intestinal, urogenital, and female disorders. It asserts at least 90 percent improvement where others failed and 80 percent cure, with free consultation.
Fairfield Markets Report on Prices and Commodities
Farmers receive higher corn and rye values with corn at 28 to 32 cents per bushel and rye at 50 to 55 cents. Wheat bids reach 90 cents to $1.00 per bushel. Hay prices hold at $7.00 to $8.00 per ton baled and $6.00 to $7.00 loose. Hogs 3.70 to 3.80, steers 4.00 to 4.50, cows and heifers 2.50 to 3.00, stockers 3.50 to 4.50, sheep 3.00 to 4.00. Prices for seeds and produce vary, with oats 25 to 27 cents, timothy 75 to 90 cents, clover 2.00 to 2.50, butter 10 to 18 cents, eggs 8 cents, potatoes 60 to 75 cents, apples 60 to 80 cents, onions 8.75 to 1.25 per bushel. Hides down 5 cents per pound.
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Fairfield
Desperate Spanish Fleet Sunk After Cavite Battle
The Don Antonio de Ulloa and accompanying ships fought bravely as they sank with all hands. American ships sustained minimal damage with six sailors slightly wounded. The Manila arsenal burned while Spanish casualties topped a thousand. American crews remained largely unscathed.
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Don Antonio de Ulloa
Zafiro
Nansham
McCulloch
Cavite
Petre
Concord
Reina Christina
Castilla
Baltimore
Olympia
Manila Esplanade
Dewey Bombards Manila and Takes Cavite Naval Station
The report notes Dewey fears rioting if bombardment proceeds and forts at the bay entrance capitulate and are dismantled. The American squadron destroys multiple Spanish warships and cuts the cable. Dewey reports possession of Cavite, control of the bay, and intent to take Manila with heavy Spanish losses.
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Dewey
Manila
Reina Christina
Castilla
Don Antonio de Ulloa
Isla de Luzon
General Lezo
Isla de Cuba
Marquis del Duero
Elcano
Velasco
Don Juan de Austria
Isla de Mindanaa
Hong Kong
Cavite
Philippine Islands
Bay Entrance
President asks Congress to honor Dewey and expand post duties
The president urged a vote of thanks to Admiral Dewey and his crews for Manila victory. A rear admiralship for Dewey was approved along with a sword and medals for him and his men. Other measures passed include post offices at military posts, a volunteer engineer brigade, 10 000 immunes enlistment, and food and arming aid for destitute Cubans. Key West reports three naval engagements with rumors of captures and attacks near Havana and Cardenas.
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Washington
Congress
Dewey
Manila
House
Senate
Key West
Fla
United States
Montgomery
Cape Haytien
St. Nicholas
Osceola
Havana
Winslow
Cardenas
Lafayette Ordered Released After Diplomatic Promise
Washington reports the French steamer Lafayette was freed promptly after capture when the White House released a prior navy department order. The vessel had sought to land passengers and mail at Havana before the blockade, and Paris had requested the privilege as a courtesy. No demand was made by France for release.
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LaFayette
St. Nazaire
France
Vera Cruz
Havana
Key West
Illinois Muster Two Regiments for U S Service At Camp Thomas
Springfield reports Governor Tanner to ready the Fifth and Third Illinois regiments for the United States service. Two companies were rejected. battery A and First Cavalry follow as horses and equipment arrive. Major Buckner reinstated. one Infantryman loses a leg at Camp Tanner. State supplies and field equipment being requisitioned for Chickamauga preparations.
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Springfield
Ills
Tanner
Washington
Alger
J. S. Culver
Fred Bennett
Joliet
United States
Camp Thomas
Chickamauga Park
Aurora
Streator
Camp Tanner
J. C. Buckner
Ninth Battalion
Colored
Chicago
Danville
Mager
Miller
Turner
Camp Lincoln
A. T. Reed
Engineering Corps
Kelly
Indianapolis
Gov. Mount
Chickamauga
George H. Thomas
Soldiers to Invade Cuba in Massive Lob
Washington reports plans to land 60 000 to 80 000 US troops on Cuban soil with the aim of defeating Spanish forces and raising the American flag over Havana. Initial regulars from New Orleans and Tampa will lead, followed by 50 000 volunteers gathered at southern ports. An estimated 300 vessels will transport the force as ships are secured nationwide.
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Washington
United States
Havana
Cavite
Manila
Cuba
New Orleans
Tampa
War Department Plans Rapid Concentration of State Troops
Washington May 10 The war department will announce where state volunteer units will be concentrated. Officials hint at a swift campaign against Cuba and mobilization of thousands beyond the United States. Mustering officers are ordered to complete regiments quickly and report once organized to be sent to the designated concentration point.
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Washington
War Department
Department
United States
Cuba
Quartermaster's Department
Commissary’s Department
Interstate Oratorical contest slated for Lincoln Nebraska
The Interstate Oratorical Collegiate association set the next contest at Lincoln Nebraska on May 7. In Davenport Iowa eighteen carloads of munitions of war shipped from the Rock Island arsenal to eastern and southern ports include nearly three million rounds of ammunition.
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Lincoln
Bexait
Wis
Interstate Oratorical Collegiate Association
Neb
Davenport
Rock Island Arsenal
Private Harper Fatally Injured After Train Fall
Lincoln May 7 Calvin W Harper of Bloomington a private in company I second Nebraska National Guard fell from a moving train at De Witt and was injured about the head with possible fatal outcome
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Harper
Lincoln
Calvin W. Harper
Bloomington
Nebraska National Guard
de Witt
Kansas Wins Joint Debate Between Kansas and Nebraska
Kansas defeated Nebraska in the fourth annual interuniversity debate, 801 to 656, giving Kansas three wins in four meetings. In Des Moines, May 5, Camp McKinley companies endorsed J. R. Lincoln for brigadier general, sending a telegram to President McKinley.
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Kansas
Lincoln
Universities of
Nebraska
University of Nebraska
Indorse Lincoln
Des Moines
Camp McKinley
J. R. Lincoln
Iowa
President McKinley
Camp McKinley Feasted by Des Moines Volunteers
Eight thousand men at Camp McKinley were served a hot dinner of roast beef, chicken, and accompaniments by Des Moines ladies. The day was extremely cold and hospital corps prepared to prevent sickness. Tomorrow Governor Shaw will review the troops.
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Camp McKinley
Des Moines
Shaw
Shaw Reviews the Troops at Camp McKinley
Governor Shaw and his staff reviewed four Iowa regiments mobilized at Camp McKinley. Thousands witnessed the event and were impressed. The governor praised the troops saying they are the finest body of soldiers he ever saw and he would match them against any four regiments in the world.
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Shaw
Des Moines
Iowa
Camp McKinley
Three Leprosy Cases Reported Near Eupora May 7
Three advanced leprosy cases discovered near Eupora Mississippi. A young woman at Graettinger has tubercular type disease. A young Norwegian at Ridgeway has the nervous type. At Roland one patient is bed bound.
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Eupora
Graettinger
Ridgeway
Roland
Court removes receiver at Home Savings bank case
Sioux City Iowa May 7 The district court removed James Dougherty as receiver of the Home Savings bank of Sioux City because of his link to the America Surety company The surety is on the bond of the former school district treasurer for 0 000 tied up in the bank The court named W E Cody as the new receiver
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Sioux City
James Dougherty
Home Savings Bank of
Sioux Cry
America Surety Company
W. E. Cody
Guard Examinations Threaten Guard Reductions
Des Moines May 7 The National Guard continues physical exams with only four of fourteen surgeons passed and about 15 percent of officers cleared. One colonel narrowly escaped rejection. If harsh tests persist the Guard could lose about one third of its force amid rising political tensions.
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Kow la National Guard
Des Moines
National Guard
Wreck on Whitebreast Hill Delivers Major Destruction
A freight train 91 collided with eastbound passenger No 6 on Whitebreast Hill Iowa five miles west of Owariton. Fifteen cars derailed and burned. A tramp stole a ride and was fatally injured. The passenger engineer suffered a serious foot injury. No other serious injuries reported.
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Owariton
Whitebreast Hill
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Whitebreast Siding
Chinese for the Omaha Exposition Arrive in San Francisco
The 316 Chinese for the Transmississippi Exposition arrived aboard the Gaelic and were escorted to Omaha by Customs Inspector J B Urquhart who will obtain receipts. Thirty five are women. The group was brought to perform at the exposition and has posted a bond to transport all individuals from the United States within three months after the exposition ends.
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San Francisco
Omaha
J. B. Urquhart
Nebraska Officials Confirmed in Washington Postings
Senate confirmations include Luther Ellsworth named consul at Puerta Cabello Venezuela. Francis Rathbun of Cambridge Nebraska Lee appointed land office register at McCook. Frank Young of Broken Bow receiver of public money at Broken Bow. Joel Piper Lincoln receiver at McCook. Thomas Kennard Lincoln receiver at Lincoln. Postmasters Chester Smith Plattsmouth Samuel Steele David City William Harrison Grand Island William Pruitt Arapahoe Frank Reed Shelton.
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Nebraska
Washington
Senate
Luther T. Ellsworth
Ohio
United States
Puerta Cabello
Venezuela
Francis M. Rathbun
Cambridge
McCook
Frank H. Young
Broken Bow
Joel L. Piper
Lincoln
Local Notes From Libertyville and Nearby Towns
May 10 notes report Capt Watkins on official Ames visit. Mrs Hopkins visits father James Coleman. aunt Katie Manning improves as sister Mrs Peebler comes from Liberty Center to see her and leaves today. Elder A Wolf to preach funeral in Washington county. A H Phelps plans move from Eldon to Libertyville with family. T F Gonterman seen in town. farmer Tom sells 2100 bushels of oats at 25c and holds 5000 bushels corn. Heavy rain hindering plowing. Mrs Gossick visits Fairfield daughters. J O Balding reports two day books and a 300 dollar savings bank certificate at Fairfield found between Libertyville and county line. reward offered at post office or Eldon home. Balding sells steers to George Stever last week.
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Libertyville
S. H. Watkins
Ames
William Hopkins
Agency City
James Coleman
Katie Manning
William Peebler
Liberty Center
Iowa
Henry Ogden
Batavia
Martha Trout
A. Wolf
Washington County
A. H. Phelps
Eldon
Case
Chicago
T. F. Gonterman
County Line
Tom
Des Moines Township
William Gossick
Fairfield
J. O. Balding
Bradely Bank
Savings Bank
George Stever
Great Bar Gains Spotlight Z H Held Notice
Z. H. Held of Burlington Kansas seeks circulars and full descriptions for a described Great Bar gains notice. Local authorities or interested parties are asked to contact the address provided for further details.
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Z. H. Held
Burlington, Kansas
Ely's Cream Balm touted as non irritant catarrh remedy
The article promotes Ely's Cream Balm as a non irritant efficient treatment for nasal catarrh. It claims quick action reaching inflamed surfaces and safe patient use. Physicians and druggists praise its curative power and rapid relief in acute cases.
Ely Cream Balm Offers Quick Nasal Relief From Catarrh
Catarrhal sufferers are told Ely Cream Balm is the only remedy quickly absorbed by diseased membranes. It does not dry secretions but makes them clear and odorless, restoring taste and smell. Available at drug stores or by mail for 50 cents from Ely Brothers, New York.
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Cathornia Fie Syrup Co
California Fie Syrup Co
Catifornia Fic Syrup Co
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren St
New York
Grove Rover to Stand at Hayden Doughty Farm Fairfield
English Shire Grove Rover a Blackweight over 1900 pounds will stand the coming season at Hayden Doughty farm near Fairfield. Bred by William Webster of Bet loft Doncaster England Sire Reynard dam Betloft Mettle Vol 9. Grove Rover earned multiple first prizes in colt and draft categories and his progeny have commanded high prices.
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Grove Rover
Hayden Doughty Farm
Fairfield
Burlington Road
William Webster
Betloft
Doncaster
England
Reynard
Betloft Mettle
Warwick
Pilleys
Eworth
Marne
Lincoln
Breeder Offers Light Insurance for Colt to Stand and Suck
The ad states light dollars insure a foal to stand and suck. Care will be taken to prevent accidents, but the seller will not be responsible if any occur.
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California Fig Syrup CO
Louisville, Ks
Francis
New York, N.Y
Bay of Manila
Sampson
Madrid
St. Vitus
Bright
M. Desmond, M.D
McElhinny Block
South Third Street
THE
Tribune
Nastio
Uncle Sam
Illinois
Porto Rico
James Alexander
Second Infantry
Kreider
Doings OF
Hood
Kansas Farms
Rover
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