Move Upon Havana Spanish Fleet Reaches Havana
A Havana dispatch reports the Montserrat escaped the US fleet and entered Cienfuegos before reaching Havana safety, suggesting Cuban port blockades are ineffective. In Washington and Beaufort reports, naval officers weigh the fleet’s arrival, the Oregon’s safety, and the push to invade Cuba. Troops prepare at Chickamauga and Tampa, with regiments and supplies ordered forward.
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Cuba
Tampa
Chickamauga Park
Madrid
Havana
Montserrat
Cienfuegos
Wilmington
N. C
Star
Beaufort
Allen
Alert
Cape Lookout
National Guard
Gulf Coast
Chickamauga
All the Cavalry and Infantry at Chickamauga Get Orders
Major General Brooke commanding at Chickamauga park receives war department orders to move all in camp, about 6000 troops, to Tampa Florida without delay.
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Chickammaugsa
Chickamauga National Park
Brooke
United States Regular Provisional Army Corps
Chickamauga Park
War Department
Tampa
Fis
Beginning to Talk of Peace After Manila Defeat
Washington May 11 diplomats from major European powers have unofficially discussed pressing Spain to sue for peace. They propose relinquishing Cuba paying a war indemnity and allowing Dewey to occupy Manila until indemnity is paid. Officials say Montejo and staff deserve court martial for the surprise in Manila.
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Spain
Washington
Manila
Europe
Cuba
Admiral Dewey
Admiral Montejo
Dewey
Spain's fleet may return to Cadiz after uncertain report
London May 11 reports no confirmation that the Spanish fleet from the Cape Verde Islands has returned to Cadiz. The move is seen as the most likely, sparking questions about Spain's aim given the perception of a hopeless struggle and whether retreat hides a strategic plan.
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London
Cape Verde Islands
Cadiz
Spain
Spies Reported Hidden in Cleveland May 11
Information from a trustworthy source says United States secret service agents are in Cleveland shadowing Spaniards. The report indicates multiple agents in the city as part of espionage activity.
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Cleveland
United States Secret Service
Hundreds of Engineers delegates arrive in St Louis for convention
In St Louis on May 11 several hundred delegates to the third biennial convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers have arrived. It is expected that 600 delegates will attend the three weeks session opening this morning.
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St. Louis
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Receivers Ordered to File Inventory in Wisconsin Central Case
Judge Seaman ordered the receivers of the Wisconsin Central company and the Wisconsin Central Railroad to file an inventory of rolling stock in their possession since receivership. Medico-Psychologists convene in St Louis for the fifty fourth annual American Medico Psychological Association meeting with delegates from across the United States and Canada.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin Central Company
Wisconsin Central Railroad Company
Seaman
Medico-Psychologists
Cornell
St. Louis
Ffty
American Medico- Psychological Association
United States
Canada
Volunteers and Rough Riders Ready for Cuban Campaign
Reports from Adjutant General Corbin show about 40 000 volunteers mustered for the United States army. Roosevelt bids farewell to navy clerks, and Wheeler heads to Chattanooga to lead a new force. Governors plan regimental movements by seniority while awaiting War Department orders for Chickamauga and Washington deployments.
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Washington
Corbin
Volunteer Army of the United States
Tflg
Roosevelt
Navy Department
San Antonio
Wood
Rough Riders
Cuba
Joseph Wheeler
Capitol
Chattanooga
War Department
Troops at Camp Tanner Depart for New Orleans Review
Springfield May 11 troops from Camp Tanner will march to the executive mansion for a governor reviewed farewell to the Third and Fifth regiments en route to New Orleans tomorrow at noon. Washington orders call these units to prepare for transport. brigade commanders reassigned after the review.
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Camp Tanner
Springfield
Ill
Tanner
New Orleans
George N. Kreider
Mississippi
Joliet
Danville
James S. Culver
Welch
Witz Simmons
Milwaukee
Tampa
Fla
T- Chickamauga
Bcofield
Attempt to poison soldiers at Camp Mobile reported
A Mobile report says arsenic soaked cotton was found in the creek near Camp Mobile. A trooper discovered the sack and the poison bag later, leading to tightened guard and suspicions of Spanish espionage.
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Atlanta
Constitution
Mobile
Camp Mobile
Sullivan
Spain
General Sewell Assigned to Command Camp near Falls Church
Washington May 11 Major General Sewell takes command of the concentration camp near Falls Church Virginia. The move signals he will accept his military commission and risk his tenure as a senator.
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Washington
Sewell
Falls Church
Filibuster Three Friends Case Upheld by Court of Appeals
In New Orleans on May 11 the United States court of appeals ruled in favor of the filibuster Three Friends citing lack of evidence that the vessel was outfitted within the United States.
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New Orleans
United States Court of Appeals
United States
Former Secretary of State John Sherman turns 75
Abbreviated telegrams note John Sherman’s 75th birthday. other items cover winter wheat condition, Elks Grand Lodge session in New Orleans, Dewey rewards share, deaths, riots in China, Illinois Dental meeting, Marinette logging railroad, Knickerbocker winning Exning Plate, Adolph W Kasner verdict, Marine battleship skylight parade, chrysanthemum varieties, New York plug tobacco trust, and Duluth township misappropriation probe.
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John Sherman
Grand Lodge of Elks
New Orleans
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Henry S. Woodruff
Janesville
Wis
Knickerbocker
Newmarket
Adolph Wkasner
Pittsfield
Ill
Marine
Chicago
New York
New Plug Tobacco Trust
American Tobacco Company
P. J. Sorg Company
Lorillard & Co
Duluth
Minn
Henry Agnew
M. A. Barnes
Henry Kirk
James Miller
Watchfulness in the Second Coming Lesson
The commentary on Matthew 24 views watchfulness as essential for believers in light of Christ’s return. It contrasts church and Israel contexts, stresses readiness, faithfulness, and wise stewardship, and notes rewards for faithful service while warning against laxity and scoffing at Christ’s delay.
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D. M. Stearns
Jerusalem
Jesus
Temple
Israel
Lord Jesus
Christ
Jeursalem
Zeph
Vulcanized Rubber Discovery By Goodyear Story
A bitterly cold 1840 Boston scene shows Charles Goodyear's struggle and eventual breakthrough with vulcanized rubber. The tale follows his long perils, poverty, and ultimate recognition across Europe and America, including medals and honors, ending with his 1860 death in New York.
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Boston
Charles Goodyear
Goodyear
New York
Vanderbilt
England
France
Great Council
London
Paris
Legion of Honor
Napoleon III
Fifth Avenue
Chicago Post
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Praised By Readers
S M Geary of Pierson Michigan and S E Parker of Sharon Wisconsin endorse DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for piles cures and skin diseases. German navy history notes a first officer in 1847. Long tunnels worldwide total about 1142, stretching 614 miles.
Relief in piles and cures hailed by merchants
The note highlights DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for piles amid political talk. It mentions H. J. Moogh, Guenther & Co., Emmert & Burrell, and London bells weighing 14 and 6 tons, plus a testimonial for One Minute Cough Cure from L. M. Ixeneon of Odell, Ga.
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S. M. Geary
Pierson
Mich
DeWitt
el. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther & Co
Emmert & Burrell
S. E. Parker
Sharon, Wis
H. J. Moogh
Guenther & Co
L. M. Ixeneon
Merchant, Odell, Ga. Emmert & Burrell
H. J. Moork
Foley's Honey and Tar praised as honest remedy
An advertisement declares Foley's Honey and Tar offers comfort in advanced consumptive cases and relief in early stages, claiming potential cure. It quotes H. J. Moogh of Swarts and Fleck. The note then cites a historical estimate of English language users rising from 0 to 110 million between 1704 and 1897.
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
Swarts & Fleck
Voley's Kidney Cure Featured By Local Stores
At H. J. Moogh's and Swarts Bleckh's drug stores, a marvelous remedy for kidney complaints nervous exhaustion and female weakness is advertised as Voley's Kidney Cure, promoted as a universal tonic.
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H. J. Moogh’s
Swarts & Bleckh’s
Voley
Homeseekers Excursion Rates Announced by Railroad
The C M and St Paul Railway will offer Homeseekers Excursion tickets on May 1, June 7 and June 21 to western points for one fare plus two dollars for a round trip. Details available at the ticket office under J B Swear.
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Homeseekers
C. M. & St. Paul Ry. Co
C. M. & St. Paul
J. B. Swear
Déw
Dean's Kidney Pills Ad Promises Kidney Health
An old Freeport advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney ills and backaches. It cites Mr. W. W. Wheat of 303 Elk street praising relief after using the pills, with a price of 50 cents a box and Tester-Milburn Co. of Buffalo as sole U. S. agents.
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Freeport
Bright
Dean
W. W. Wheat
Elk Street
Carpenter
Emmett & Burrell
Doan
Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Grain'O Drink for Children Promises Coffee Taste Without Harms
Grain'O is a nourishing drink offered as a coffee substitute sold by grocers. It is claimed to aid digestion and strengthen nerves, suitable for children and adults, not a stimulant, and costs about 4 times as much as coffee at 15 to 25 cents per serving.
Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement claims instant foot relief
The ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder for swollen sore feet and bunions, saying it eases tight new shoes, cures sweating and callouses, and provides comfort. Available at druggists and shoe stores, by mail 25 cents, trial package free from Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Deod
Pictures of the American Navy Cuba and Hawaii
A Chicago publisher releases a ten part portfolio with sixteen half tone views per part showing the American navy Cuba and Hawaii. The Illinois Central Railroad offers a special edition for patrons with a specimen at the I C ticket office. Single parts cost ten cents each the full 160 pictures one dollar. Subscriptions are taken by the local agent.
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Cuba
Hawaii
Chicago
Ilinois Central Railroad
I. C
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Galveston
Sampson
Hig Rough
Jac" Wheeler
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Alger
Crim Baten
Pingree
Gardiner
Thirty-first Volunteer Infantry
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Shaw
Secretary of War
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M. Stearns
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Big Ben
St. Paul’s Cathedral
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