Navy dispatch reveals Sampson Shafter clash over Santiago harbor
Washington reports Admiral Sampson publicly rebuts General Shafter s claim that the navy refused to force an entrance to Santiago harbor. He details plans to bombard from sea and lure of joint action, noting minefields and risk to ships, while Shafter pushes for a direct assault and surrender talks.
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Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Sampson
United States
Santiago
Hdral Eamypean
Shafter
Sampson
Socapa
Debate Over Credit for Cervera Losses Claims
In December 1898 documents show Chief Sampson noting no army claim for credit for capturing Cervera and his fleet. He asserts the Spanish fleet stayed in harbor until the city’s siege neared completion with land losses on July 1 and 2. Sampson records telegrams and signals indicating Shafter had fleet aid in the surrender and that the matter should be settled in Washington.
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Shafter
Sampson
Admiral Sampson
Saga Shafter
Cervera
Guantanamo
Morro
Chadwick
Washington
Morrison wins Iowa bishop election on second ballot
In Cedar Rapids on December 1 Rev. Dr. Theodore N. Morrison of Epiphany Chicago was elected bishop of Iowa on the second ballot. Clerical votes 26 for Morrison 18 Green 10 Cornell 74 lay votes Morrison 52 Green 2 Cornell The result was made unanimous after Green’s endorsement. Green also joins the standing committee for the coming year. In Mascoutah Illinois William R. Tipton reformer once active against saloons was arrested on charges of inducing violations and held on 1200 bail before release by friends.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Theodore N. Morrison
Epiphany Church
Chicago
Morrison
Green
Cornell
Sioux City
Dr. Green
Mascoutah
Lll
William R. Tipton
St. Clair County
Tipton
State secretary denies press interviews on diplomat visits
Washington reports claim of interviews with foreign diplomats caused official complaint. The secretary of state states he gave no interviews about recent visits of prominent diplomatists. Madrid reports Spain will keep the Carolines unless an advantageous offer appears. A Bavarian princess is rumored to marry Don Jaime, son of Don Carlos.
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Washington
State Department
Madrid
The
Imparcial
Carolines
Spain
Don Jaime
Don Carlos
Franc-Tirear
Purderer
Hen
Jumbe
Sunday Business Firms Arrested in Danville
Danville heard today that thirty eight business firms were arrested yesterday for keeping open Sundays. The cases will be carried to the supreme court.
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Danville
Supreme Court
Market quotes from Chicago Board of Trade and Milwaukee grain
Chicago Board of Trade quotations show Wheat Corn Oats and Park December and May contracts with varied closes. Lard Butter and eggs listed with range bids. Milwaukee reports grain prices steady to higher for wheat oats rye and barley with No 1 and No 2 grades given.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Ixtra Crestmeries
Dairies
Wisconsin
Vadeau
Sauhech Chefee
Mommen Ota Vedinim
Aco
Western Greers
Reba
Texas
Milwaukee Grain
Milwaukee
Northern
C. Garley
The Sawdust Man and the Child in Song
A rustic figure known as the Sawdust Man sings to a crowd while a child with golden hair is carried from the stage. The man, masked in merriment, hides a father’s heartbreak as he witnesses the tragedy yet stays silent, his love and duty clashing with performance.
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Harvey M. Barr
Nashville
Danner
Mme Jambe Mother Jambe the Regiment’s Brave Angel
Mme Jambe known as Mother Jambe aided soldiers in a French regiment for years. Her son joined the ranks at 16, survived a Prussian assault during the 1870-71 winter siege, and later rose to command the regiment after her death. Her vivid recollections recall a mother’s courage amid war.
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Mme. Jambe
Jambe
Bin
Mme
Clusy
Pontarliers
Mme. Jambo
Army of the East
Belfort
Marc Jambe
Fort de Joux
Golf praised as lifelong, safe exercise for all ages
An International Medical Magazine piece extols golf as suitable for delicate girls, strong athletes, and the elderly, noting its health benefits, appetite boost, and relief for nervous and digestive issues. A separate Industries and Iron report describes Signor EH Putalo's electrical regulator for ships to prevent engine racing by controlled electromagnetism and mercury vessels.
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International Medical Magazine
Signor EH. Putalo
Industries and Iron
Perhaps be repented by perhps he did it for fun
A garbled dialogue excerpt presents distorted speech and misspellings. It resembles clipped pseudo dialogue about love and marriage, with names and phrases scattered. The text reads like a fragment from a London publication, carrying a light, joking tone without clear narrative context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudu
Farmers National Congress Pan American Parliament Fort Worth Event
The Chicago Great Western Bay will sell round trip tickets from all stations to Fort Worth Texas for the Farmers National Congress and Pan American Agricultural Parliament December 6 to 14 1898. Tickets on sale December 8 to 4 final return twenty one days from sale. For information call any agent Maple Leaf Route or write I H Lord General Passenger and Ticket Agent 113 Adams St Chicago.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Chicago Great Western Bay
I. H. Lord
Adams St
Chicago
Cincinnati
Louisville
St. Louis
Kansas City
Jacksonville
Havana
Southern Resorts
Southern Railway
C.A. Bainp
Trav
J.C. Bean, Jr
N. W
W. HE. Taylor
Winter Excursion Rates to Southern Resorts by Southern Ry
Winter excursion tickets to principal Southern resorts including Asheville Hot Springs NC and Florida points go on sale October 15 via Southern Railway. Tickets allow 15 days stopovers and are refundable until May 31 1899. Maps schedules and rates available.Wm H Tayloe Asst Gen Pass Agent Louisville C A Baird Traveling Pass Agent Louisville J C Beam North Western Pass Agent Chicago 10-24 12-81
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Southern
Southern Ry
Asheville
Hot Springs
N. C
Florida
Southern Railway
Wmn
H. Tayloe
Louisville
C. A. Baird
J. C. Beam
Chicago
North Western Line Travel to California Offers
The Chicago and North-Western system highlights excellent service to California with favorable single and round trip rates for this season. First class and tourist sleeping cars are available daily all year. Weekly personally conducted tourist parties travel to California and Oregon. A variety of routes is offered with no extra charge. For details contact agents of Chicago & North-Western Railway and connecting lines.
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North Western
California
Oregon
Chicago & North-Western Ba
Bonds Secured by Taxes and Death
Knowns two certainties taxes and death. The Prudent Investment Co. of St Paul issues bonds secured by tax certificates as collateral. Bonds dated Sept 1, 1898 mature in five years at six percent interest, payable semiannually. Offered at par with two percent premium, net about five and a half percent to buyer. Bankers Knowlton Bras.
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Prudent Investment Co
St. Paul
Minnesota
Kxownton Bras
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