War era miscues and Cuba era reminiscences feature in scribbled notes
A brisk, scattered column recalls wartime slang and events from Dewey’s Manila voyage to Cervera’s fleet, Cuba’s Ten Years War, and the La Bourgogne disaster. It mulls stamps, nomenclature, and American views, weaving in convulsive humor, geography, and shipping hazards.
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Schley
Cervera
Santiago
Manasacred
Fry
Virgiobun
Cuba
Indy
Fordem
Ignate
Bekley
Fifty Fifth Congress and War News From Santiago
A wide roundup from Washington to Santiago covers the Fifty Fifth Congress adjournment after thanks to Speaker Reed, war updates on casualties at Santiao, naval actions near Cuba, and diplomatic moves with Spain. Reports note Admiral Sampson, Gen. Shafter, and Lt. Miles among key figures amid ongoing negotiations and troop movements.
Explosions at Pompton Litilo Rand Powder Plant Kill Eleven
Two blasts at the Litilo Rand powder works Pompton New Jersey killed eleven and wounded two as men in the mixing and drying houses were blown apart. Chief Engineer Craig died in the engine room and a number of workers were killed or hurled from the blast. The explosions followed a volley of shells and threatened nearby buildings as volunteers from New Jersey and nearby towns rushed to assist.
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New York
Jucy W
Pompton
N. J
Vo Ntcana
Craig
John Phillipa
Sued
Che Fornia
Cigelag
Han Yinek
Nolea
Iouwlers
Amore
New Jersey
Spain Moves Toward Peace Talks With United States
Washington dispatch reports Spain signaling willingness to discuss peace terms with the United States. Madrid informs that no direct overtures have been made, while conservative papers note Spain might concede if the U S claims Puerto Rico or the Philippines, and a French envoy’s talks are linked to potential conditions.
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Washington
Spain
Madvid
Daly
Péeneo
United States
Puyde
Puerto Meo
Philippine Islands
Linnacoise
Diite Almodavar de Hio
Tovelgn Iffalfa
ML Panenetre
Explosions Rock Brown Powder Plant Ruin and Fires Escape
A massive explosion at a brown powder plant caused a large fire that wrecked buildings and injured workers. After the blast, relatives gathered as soldiers attempted crowd control and search parties began for missing men. Reconstruction is planned within two weeks. A separate item notes a fatal shooting and other incidents including an arrest linked to the Dreyfus affair.
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Lanny
Esplaaiv
Tne
Wreckec
Onweard
Fitras
Doomed Woman Sentenced to Die in Electric Chair
Martha M. Pia of New York was convicted of murdering her stepdaughter Idan Place and sentenced to die in the electric chair the week starting August 20. The victim was 18. Pia had a history of quarrels and isolation, with details of the case noting a grim anticipation of execution.
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Jame T. Garbett
Big McCoy
Buffalo
N. Y
Wilmington
United States
Kenney
Delaware
Battex
New Yorks
Mack
Selena
New York
Laflin-Rand Porc
Pompton
Martha M. Price
Ste
WaPinre
Waa
Sing Sing
Nine Mich
Janey Cherles Albe
Ving Ntor
Lucin Wrill
Adve
Katerhaxy
Lardy
Mej Comte Perci
Walain Esterhazy
Coxc
Mrae
Baya
Marthe M. Place
Martha M. Pia
Idan Place
Shay Sing
Mra
Pince
Regtenve
Bince
Pane
Guantsnamo
Rome
Aome
Too Much For The Colonel In A Military Imbroglio
A corporal before the colonel at Glickamauge Park confesses struggle with drink and a fanatical temper, while the colonel sternly orders self control and warns of harsher discipline. The scene contrasts a tense military exchange and broader wartime social anxieties.
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Glickamauge Park
Tony Secuimulne Trou
Koodtarwich
Regimatt
Tenking
Wire
Yaraco
Shin
Washington
Startled Mother Recalls Beatrice Shay's Illness Recovery
Beatrice Shay, a Freenert child, suffered severe spinal meningitis followed by paralysis over weeks. Her mother details medical consultations, a plaster jacket, electric treatments, and the eventual improvement after taking Pink Pills for Pale People.
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Freeport
William Shay
Taylop Gad Aancark
Freenert
Danighar
Crise
Beatrice
Creo
Little Bone
Ubon
William Pink Pi
Quips and quibbles in a scatter of moral musings
A jumble of humorous lines on credit, love, court folly, and everyday folly. A London commented offhand on baldness after years of service, while jokes about travel and a peevish patient dentist tease with quick, pointed punchlines.
Fragmented Spanish Comms Report on Surrender and War
Fragmentary OCR notes describe naval and ground actions around Santiago, Cuba with mentions of Admiral Sampson, Commodore Schley, and Gen Miles. It cites bombardment ranges, coastal defenses, and port damage as U S forces press operations near the city.
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Wavel
Gumend
Valen
Sampron
Spalvery
Chota
Assani
Asuatores
Tamaica
Santiaga
Schlmikal Lampoon
Thiana
Texas
Santiago
Mina
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Unee
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Tercea
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Madrid
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Shelby M. Cullem
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Robert T. Hitt
Tlinois
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Miller Site
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Avation Islands
Military Department of
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Mich
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Cleveland
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Congress
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Darlington Ine Atitute College
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Danvil
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Shelby M. Cullom
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John R. McPherson
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Methodist Book Concern
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