Dewey Praised as Right Man in Philippines Stand
The Henry Republican notes Admiral Dewey’s decisive actions in halting German aims in the Philippines. It lauds his calm, diplomatic approach and asserts he is the right man for the crisis, avoiding bluster and drama. It also mentions government plans to move Spanish prisoners from Cuba to Spain at rates of 320 for enlisted and 855 for officers, totaling about half a million dollars.
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Our
Spanish Trans Atlantique Company
Cuba
Spain
Admiral Dewey
Philippines
Dewey
Congress Achieves Broad Domestic And Foreign Policy Agenda
The piece notes bipartisan rolls for the Allen bill, party shifts in endorsing candidates, and a national spirit linking earlier and later generations. It highlights new tariff provisions, a uniform bankruptcy law, annexation aims with Hawaii, Canada settlement efforts, naval funding, and Spain’s expulsion from North America as a thrust of the Fifty fifth Congress’s record.
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Hawaiian Islands
Canada
Spain
War with United States Redeems Nation and Strains Spain
The clash with the United States is described as Spain's ruinous climax and the war as a blessing for the United States. It is credited with uniting the nation, erasing long standing prejudices, and enabling estranged factions to reconcile and forge a stronger unified country.
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United States
Spain
Illinois Democrats Split Over Allen Law At State Convention
The Illinois Democratic Party shows deep splits as Chicago delegates back the repeal of the Allen law while party leaders in the state press for unity. Ex governor Beveridge, speaking at Omaha on Illinois Day, lauds American progress and national unity, invoking Civil War memory and the flag’s endurance.
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Chicago
Illinois
Gage
Altgeld
Harrigan
John L. Beveridge
Ilinois
California
Omaha
Washington
Lee
Hallelujah
Expedition sails from Tampa during Puerto Rico push
Gen Miles delays sailing from Siboney due to convoy failure while plans for Puerto Rico advance. Campbell named captain of volunteers and chief of scouts to accompany Gen Brooke. Puerto Rico campaign details include landing strategy, key towns Ponce and Mayaguez, and supply plans. Bids opened in New York for transporting Spanish troops to Cadiz with multiple lines offering rates.
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Fe ‘Campbell
Ohier
Brooke
Miles
Puerto’ Rico
Dids
Washington
Gen. Miles
Siboney
Puerto Rico
Navy
War Department
Yale
Department
Tampa
Key West
Shafter
J. A. Campbell
Sheridan
Campbell
United States
New York
The
Tribune
Santiago
San Juan
Sir
San Juan Forte
War Board
Jalan Can
Garretson
Massachusetts
Seventh Artillery
Mole St. Nicholas
Union
Ponce
Mayaguez
West Indies
Spanish Antilles
Chamber of Commerce
Mona Channel
DROWNINGS AND NEAR DROWNS ACROSS THREE STATES
Bathers Sudderby McCarthy Estabaugh drown in Gladstone and West Superior while others ride waves and are swept under. Senator Pritchard escapes after his buggy overturns in swollen stream near Burnsville. Seneca soldiers quarantined at Swinburne island. Prince of Wales makes progress toward recovery after illness. Charles W. Gillett renominated by acclamation in New York’s Twenty ninth district.
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Gladstone
Mich
Fred Sudderby
Soo Hne
William McCarthy
Roundhouse
Joseph Estabaugh
Sudderby
Estabaugh
West Superior
Wis
Lake Superior
Oatka Beach
Minnesota Point
Dean Palmer
Ned Fowe
Enator
Asheville
N. C
United States
J. C. Pritchard
North Carolina
Burnsville
New York
Seneca
Decker
Swinburne_island
Doty
Burne Island
Corning, N
Twenty-ninth
Charles ‘W. Gillett
Addison
Congress
Command seniority and credit in the Santiago affair
The article argues that seniority and formal command, not personal initiative, determine who led during the Santiago engagement. It notes general practice in military and naval hierarchies, citing Shafter Miles and Sampson, and explains how decisions, reports, and honors trace to higher authorities and established rank.
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Milés
Shafter
Santino
Frank
Alwaye
Cubs
Shatser
Mites
Santiago
Miulds
Nendér
Army
Davy
Linares
Ango
Blanco
Miles
Washington
Sampson
Sohley
Sampon
Schley
Clark
Walurixcht
Evans
Discovery of Dr Kings New Discovery and War Loan Notes
A Lady credited with recovery from consumption via Dr Kings New Discovery. mentions Shelby NC druggist Powell. Also reports government war loan subscriptions exceeding targets and praises small-denomination bonds. Includes testimonials on Yellow Jaundice and a South American Nervine tonic claim.
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Luther Lutz
W. O. Hamnick & Co
Shelby, N.C
Where Ie Got His Title Major Bludgood
A fragmentary dialogue hints Cap'n Smith earned his title possibly in war. An advertisement touts relief from kidney and bladder distress in six hours via New Great South American Kidney Cure, advertised as prompt for both sexes and sold at Dr Powell's drug store.
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J. B. and
F.A. Powell
Bludgood
Cap'n Smith
Majah
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Third Street
J.J. Herry
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Roosevelt
East
Western Plains
Tampa, Fla
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Quartermaster's
Santiago de ‘Cuba
Cadiz
New England Chemical Supply
Boston
L. A.thiem & Co
Philadelphia
James N. Eliwell & Co
Neustria
W. EH
Tweedie Trading Company
Trans-Atlantic Company
R. A. C. Smith
Bpanlah Nag
A. W. Greely
Santiago de Cubs
Shatter
Gundatone
Superior
Milwaukee
Daily News
Milwaukee Capital
Joe Lester
Levi Z. Lester
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Leiter
Mattter
London
Marlborough House
Prince of Wales
Bell
M. A. Hogarty
Lexington, Ky
Powell
Ene Haney Ee
Wnter Ocean
Farm Journa
Henry’ Republican and Business Guide
Inter Ocean
Scott
Granite Mills
Andrew Stibgen
Ill
Orse
Geo
C. C. Slygh
Edward Street
Geneae
Relzelé Velladia
Hice Ace
Cachanter
Digpel
Ako Oother
Refuse Hono and
Fonttatbone
Salony
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Renry
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Aezeymn
Campbell Bros
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Clark Dawson
Celvon
Pegiegau
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