Spaniards Denied Full Rations in Santiago as Fleet Blockades Harbor
Kingston dispatch describes Admiral Cervera's ships forming a near circle around a harbor island while uninjured Cristobal Colon and Viscaya command the neck. Torpedo boats are disabled and cannot leave. Spanish troops in Santiago suffer half rations with limited supplies, drugs scarce, and muttering discontent feared to spark an uprising.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Associated Press
Wanda
Santiago
General Garcia
Cervera
Cristobal Colon
Massachusetts
Santiago de Cuba
Vessels for the cattle transport plan for war needs
Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn weighs acquiring ships specially built for cattle to support the West Indian expedition. After horses and mules suffered on Shafter’s march officials seek safer, more comfortable sea transport. A Montreal agent reviews offered transatlantic liners the Adriatic Fuerst Bismarck and City of Rome for potential Army use.
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Washington
Meiklejohn
War Department
Department
United States Army
Quartermaster’s Department
Montreal
Fuerst Bismarck
Rome
Bicycle for Sale Advertised Cheap Near Law Office
Classified note offers a bicycle for sale at bargain price with a brief description and location near Mc Kibben law office. Interested buyers are instructed to apply at the law office.
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McKibben Law Office
Corner store for rent after September 1
The Yellow Store at the corner is for rent after September 1. Apply to J. W. Crumb.
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J. W. Crumb
Spain and Its Decline Through Conservatism and Empire
The article argues that Spain’s decline began with Phillip II’s absolutist rule repressing liberty, curbing progress, and weakening its empire. It contrasts Spain’s past harshness to its current limited sympathy among European nations and notes how other nations benefited from independence movements. It also touches on Queen Wilhelmina and young princesses in Europe, implying that female rulers face similar social pressures and judgments.
Story of Two Girls in Madrid Court
Americans living in Madrid describe the ex Queen Mercedes as the most picturesque figure in the Spanish court. She became the regionally respected queen when her father died but lost her shadow of a crown at the birth of her brother six months later.
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Spain
Escorial
the Cross Society
Madrid
Cuba
Philippine Islands
Wilhelmina of Holland
Gosip
Netherlands
Europe
Mercedes
Silk Lot Specials and White Waists in New York Offerings
The ad touts four silk Lot combinations with prices from 49c to 85c for summer silks in various blends including Silk, India and Foulard. It highlights Lot One as all silk Silk Silks, Lot Two as mixed lengths, Lot Three identical to Lot Two, and Lot Four featuring best Summer silks. It also promotes 25 dozen new white shirt waists in multiple fabrics and twelve tuck styles, with prices from 89c to 4.50, plus discounted boys waists described as durable and easy to wash with reduced prices from 60c to 89c.
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China
Japan
India
New York
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Emphis
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Lumber City
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Brunswick
Pullman
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