Dewey Holds Manila as Cuba Hosts Skirmish News
Private telegraphic advisories confirm American victory at Manila. Commodore Dewey governs Manila after the capture, while insurgents under General Alejandrino aid armed rebels. Cuban actions near Matanzas involve the Leyden and the tug, with Acosta and Dorst coordinating arms deliveries. Washington notes no word from Dewey yet but expects ships and supplies to reinforce his position as Brazil proclaims neutrality.
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Willington
Washington
Dewey
Charlestonavy Department
Sawpsoms
Oregon
Brazil
Cadiz
Bixcarons
Manila
Philippines
Commendore Dewey
Alejandrino
Rey West
Uar Leiden
J. H. Augusm
Cuba
Leyden
Baldamore Acosta
J. H. Dorst
United State Cavalry
Acosta
Matanzas
Atticck
Aomitors
Villa Vicosa
Bulie
Havana
Sampson
Jost Wilmington
Wilmington
Dorst
Watson
Cincinnati
Remey
Montgomery
Converse
Long
Cavite
Corrigador Island
Olympia
Manila Bay
Charleston
Mare Island
Navy Department
North Atlantic
Cape Verde
Porto Rico
Cuban
Department
State Department
United States
Sqadron
War Department
West Point
Orders to Tampa for Twenty-fifth Infantry at Chickamauga
War department orders General Brooke to dispatch the Twenty-fifth Infantry colored, under Colonel Burt, from Chickamauga park to Tampa Florida with all speed. Two companies are already at Dry Tortugas. Regiment’s destination is believed to be Tampa and to go to the front soon as Burt is promoted to brigadier general.
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ChickaMatGs Natronal Park
War Department
Brooke
Provisional Army Corps
Chickamauga Park
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Burt
Tampa
Fla
Volunteer Army
Russia friendly to United States says Russian diplomat
A leading Russian diplomat in Wasuixetoy claims London cables about Emperor Nicholas and the Philippines misrepresent Russia. He argues official and unofficial sentiment across Russia is cordially toward the United States and says immediate intervention is unwarranted.
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Russia
United States
Wasuixetoy
London
Nicholas
Philippines
Vermont Legislature Hails Patriotism and Dewey Victory
Opening day in Montpelier features a hearty endorsement of the president and a resolution praising Commodore Dewey’s victory. Vermont debates bills on troop provisioning and extra state pay alongside the federal wage. In Washington Roosevelt heads to Texas to take lieutenant colonel duties. In Enz Pennsylvania a man fatally wounds five people before killing himself amid a ditch dispute.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Commodore Dewey
United States
Troosevelt
Texas
Washington
Roosevelt
San Antonio
Mounted Riflemen
Leonard Wood
Navy Department
The Standard of Living and Wages Across Localities
The text argues wages follow local living standards, higher in cities due to cost of living and social amenities. It states efforts to raise wages must lift living standards, citing Pennsylvania pensions issued in 1889 for Original, Increase, Reissue, Widows and Supplements with named recipients and amounts.
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Gunion
Pennsylvania
Washington
Absolom Cousins
Oil City
Edgmonte D. Green
Erie
Robert A. Henderson
McConnells Mills
Benjamin Crane
Olivia
Blair
James M. Patterson
New Kensington
Westmoreland
James Gay
Dunbar
Charles McMannus
Bisksville
James B. Hurst
Mt. Pleasant
John W. Ayers
McAlveys Fort
Huntingdon
William Eckeprod
Bradenville
William H. Barrett
Manorville
Armerong
Levi Biru Dutt
Pitsburg
Elizabeth E. White
McKeesport
Sabra J. Granger
LeRaysvile
Bradford
Do You Know the Real Facts About Our Navy
A reader seeks clear information on naval strength Cuba and the Spanish struggle, posing five questions about first class battleships and the condition of the naval force for informed discussion at home.
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Cuba
Spain
Indian and Eagle Story Sparks Tenderness Lesson
A New York Tribute piece recalls a country scene where an Indian agent and John's humane choice protect young eaglets from a rabbit hunt. They witness the mother eagle and debate killing the nest, but John urges leaving the helpless birds to grow up in peace. The note contrasts Ellen Terry with Charles Reade's view of her charm and enigma.
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New York
John
Jobn
Ellen Terry
Charles Reade
Cus
Little Duck
Chicago
Inter Ovean
Patriotism resolution at Pen Council pledges aid
At a William Pen Council No. 305 Royal Arcanum meeting a unanimous resolution states members enlisting in the US service in good standing will have their assessment paid by the council until their return.
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William Pen
Royal Arcanum
United States
The Light of The World art book exhibit and ads
An advertisement notes a coat over $100000 to publish The Light of The World with nearly 200 full page engravings of Christ by great masters. It promises nonstop presses, a twenty fifth edition in under a year, and agents drawing orders across territories. Also reports Elmer Cribbs sustaining a leg fracture at a Sharpsburg saw mill.
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Christ
Europe
Hermitage
Prado
Vislizi
Pitti
Louvre
Vatican
National of London
National of Berlin
Belvidere
A. P. T. Elder
Michigan Ave
Cuieazo
Progress offers portfolios to subscribers in advance
The Progress provides 16 photo reproductions per portfolio at 10 cents each for subscribers paid a year in advance and new cash subscribers. Additional sets include 16 ship images for 10 cents and 160 photos featuring Hawaii and Cuba views for one dollar. Orders addressed to The Progress Indiana Pa.
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Progress
Hawaii
Cuba
The
Indiana
A Useful Life Renewed By Pink Pills Testimonial
Udney Y. Wilson of Detroit recalls years of back pain and kidney troubles worsened by cold weather. After trying various remedies, he used Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, reporting relief within days and full recovery after three boxes. He now praises the pills and keeps them at home.
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Udney Y. Wilson
Detroit
Mich
High Street
West
Dr. Williams
Mick
E . Tary U
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company
Sebernectady
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