War at Sea and Washington View From the Capital
Special correspondence from Washington notes Hobson’s heroic sinking of the Merrimac at Santiago and the impact on naval operations, along with troop mobilization plans from Tampa to Cuba and the Cuban diplomatic players in the capital. The piece also covers Hawaiian annexation debate, Mount Vernon visits, and reflections on Congress and public figures.
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Washington
Hobson
Santiago
Merrimac
Cervera
United States Navy
Dewey
Cadiz
Havana
Cuba
Porto Rico
John D. Long
Miles
Tampa
Chickamauga
Eighth Massachusetts
Camp Russell A
Alger
Massachusetts
State Department
Navy
Long
Naval War
Gonzalo de Quesada
Congress
Legation
Insurgente
Spain
United States
America
Estrada Palma
Palma
Gomez
Garcia
Lodge
Teed
Friends of Annexation
Philippines
Hawaii
Sandwich Islands
Col Shatswell Ill But Recovering At Ipswich Post
Col Nathaniel Shatswell of Ipswich now heads the department of agriculture museum here. Rumors of ill health in Massachusetts prove unfounded as he is reported well and at duty daily. He recalls a strong Civil War record, wounded at Spottsylvania, and plans a Ipswich July return to enjoy local clams. The note also lists a long, colorful roster of Indian names connected to a west contract, ending with ATHERTON.
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Nathaniel Shatswell
Ipswich
Department of Agriculture
Col. Shatswell
Massachusetts
Spottsylvania
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Red Men
Louis Good Voice
Turtle Ribs
William Dog
Goggle Eyes
Stiff Arm
Six Shooter
Bad Man
the Buzzard
Jerome
Chester
Case
Crazy Cat
Touch
Six
Andrew Red Blanket
Allen Night Pipe
John Long Hair
Charles Rotten Pumpkin
Thick Bread, Jr
Swift Crockery
Joseph Rainwater
Samuel No
Atherton
Prisoners of War Moved to Freeer Quarters at Fort McPherson
Colonel Cook shifted Spanish prisoners of war from narrow cells to a large post ballroom at Fort McPherson. The Spaniards enjoy space to roam and view the landscape, receive daily papers, and listen to music while the alleged spies remain confined in guardhouse cells with no outside contact.
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Atlanta
Santiago de Cubs
Hobson
Col. Cook
Fort McPherson
Castoria Bears The Kind You Have Always Bought
An old advertisement fragment touts Castoria as the familiar remedy for gentle infants and facially refines the product line as a trusted vehicle for soothing daily needs. The copy implies long standing brand reassurance with maternal overtones.
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Castoria
Balfour on Cuba War Ceasefire Not Backed by Grounds
In the House of Commons Sir Arthur Balfour said the government would gladly seize a favorable chance to promote a cessation of hostilities in Cuba but there is not sufficient ground to believe such a move would be well received by both belligerents or lead to agreement.
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London
House of Commons
Arthur Balfour
Cuba
England
Spain Looks to Austria as War Sours Vatican Hopes
London dispatches report Spain’s cabinet authorized Duke Almodoxar de Rio to push diplomatic action with Austria. Ambassadors Hoyos and Aguera are to Vienna while Don Carlos’s agent Cerralbo remains informed in Brussels. Vatican fears international fallout as Sagasta’s leadership is questioned and calls for peace grow stronger.
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London
Daily Mail
Madrid
Almodovar de Rio
Marquis de Hoyos
Austria
Senor Aguera
Marquis de Hoyo
Vienna
United States
Marquis Cerralbo
Don Carlos
Brussels
Spain
Sagasta
Rome
Daily News
Vatican
Christina
Despair grips Madrid as Philippines crisis unfolds
Madrid observers report a nation stunned by the Manila crisis and the perceived failure of Spain to save its colonial empire. Public faith in Sagasta wanes as cabinet deliberations spark self-contempt and calls for a Weyler-like leader. The Corpus Christi procession yesterday showed the nerves of authorities and people alike.
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Madrid
Philippines
Augusti
Camara
Manila
Spain
Sne
Sagasta
Weyler
Monarchy Procession Triggers Panic at Sol and Streets
A grand royal procession, led by Civil Guards and huntsmen, moved through crowded Puerta del Sol with clergy and banners. Hussars occupied the square and infantry lined the streets to prevent trouble as crowds swelled. Panic broke out twice, with people fleeing and fainting, but authorities could not identify a cause. The crowd remained tense amid fears of catastrophe.
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Puerta del Sol
Russian Post Attack Ratchets Up Central Asia Turmoil
A thousand native fighters attacked a Russian post at Andijian in Ferghana province. Three hundred infantry defended it as 20 soldiers died and many were wounded in a religiously driven uprising, tied to Turkish victory over Greece and alleged conspiracies with Constantinople.
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St. Petersburg
Andijian
Ferghana
Turkestan
Mussulman
Turkey
Greece
Central Asia
Constantinople
Feraghana
Blanco Version Cable Despatch on Santiago Actions
A Havana dated dispatch from Gen. Blanco reports that the June 8 attack by the American squadron on Santiago de Cuba failed to achieve aims. American shelling exceeded 1800 rounds with limited Fort Morro and Mercedes bridge damage, and Spanish casualties include a Mercedes officer, five sailors, one soldier killed and eight wounded.
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Montreal
Que
Blanco
Havana
Carranza
Santiago de Cuba
Aguadores
Fort Morro
Canadian militia invited to Portland for July Fourth
Portland authorities extended an invitation to Canadian officials to send several companies of militia and a war vessel for July 4. The invitation has been accepted and arrangements are underway.
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Portland
Unknown steamer ashore off Shoots Cover Newfoundland
A steam er bound from St John New Brunswick to England ran ashore in dense fog at Shoots Cover on Newfoundland's south coast. The vessel name was not confirmed, but several women were observed aboard. All aboard are likely saved, though rougher seas may have driven her onto the rocks making refloat unlikely.
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St. Johns
N. F
St. John
N. B
England
New Foundland
St. Mary's
American Spy Arrested Near Gibraltar in Cadiz Plans
An American was arrested at Algeiras on the bay of Gibraltar charged with possessing plans of Cadiz fortifications. The report notes the arrest occurred tonight and identifies the American national. Police investigate possible espionage links.
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Gibralter
Algeiras
Spain
Cadiz
Forethought and prudent living urged for success
Bad management keeps people in poor circumstances. Look ahead to seize favorable opportunities and save time and money. A prudent man keeps Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at home. the shiftless wait for a doctor and incur large bills. Fore sale by Ellingwood & Co. at Merrimack and Orgies corners.
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Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Middlesex and
Central
Beacons and Ships Mark State House Day at Buzzard Bay
June report from Beacon Hill notes the Lexington steamship will search Buzzards Bay for porgy pirates by September 6 as a tempo plan. The Beacon monument shaft was raised this morning using a clever device to prevent damage to the multi ton column.
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Beacon Hill
Massachusetts Fish Protection
Lexington
Ocean Gem
Buzzard's Bay
Beacon Monument
House Acts on State Aid for Merrimac Crew and Greylock Reserve
The House adopted Hayes of Lowell resolve extending state and military aid to George Charette George KE Phillips and Francis Kelley aboard the Merrimac. It sent the haversacks for Massachusetts volunteers to a third reading, then passed the engrossed measure. A Greylock mountain reservation bill neared third reading as members debated timetables and examined election law codification.
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Mr. Hayes
Lowell
George Charette
George KE. Phillips
Francis Kelley
Massachusetts Boys
Merrimac
Committee On Rules
Massachusetts Volunteers
Greylock Mountain
Hays
Hall
Williamstown
Magenis
North Adams
Hoag
Springfield
Hayes
Senate
Dona Ue
Far River
House
Massachusetts Senate Debates Parks Disfigurement Bill
In the Massachusetts Senate Rev William A Lang of Lowell offered prayer. Senator Roberts of Suffolk backed editorials to support reconsideration of a bill against park and boulevard advertising disfigurement. Irwin of Hampshire opposed bringing editorials into Senate. Reconsideration failed 13 to 15. Amendments on harbor and land commission salaries passed. Bridge funding and other measures were discussed with various votes and adjournment to Monday.
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William A. Lang
Lowell
Roberts
Suffolk
Boston Herald, Journal and Transcript
Irwin
Hampshire
Boston Herald
New England
Senate
Bailey
Essex
Harvard
Middlesex
Cook
Worcester
Harbor and Land Commission
Forest’ Tiver
Salem
Flynn
Denied Writs in Habeas Corpus Petitions
Boston June 10 Judge Barker denied writs of habeas corpus in two Supreme court petitions. They belonged to Clarence Murphy of Salem, an embezzler, and Dr Henry E Bishop convicted of performing a criminal operation on a young woman leading to her death.
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Boston
Barker
Supreme Court
Clarence Murphy
Salem Bank
Henry E. Bishop
Pill Aid for Pale People Boosts Health
L. E. Browning of Pueblo recounts long illness with blood poisoning and rheumatism. After taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, her condition improved within a week and rheumatism disappeared. She credits the pills for restoring strength and health and promotes them as a blood builder sold widely.
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L. E. Browning
Pueblo
Colo
Piven
Salem bank case and habeas petitions over ex post facto
Two men challenge Massachusetts 1895 acts as ex post facto unsettling sentences for bank theft and a fatal 1894 operation. They argue Chapter 604 retroactively voids their punishments. Petitions for habeas corpus failed in federal court and go to the state full bench for review with Brandeis and Knowlton involved.
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Salem Savings Bank
Henry E. Bishop
Boston
Petrone Matson
Superior Court
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth
United States
Murphy
Brandeis, Dunbar & Nutter
Ezra R. Thayer
Edwin F. McClennan
Clarence Rowley
Bishop
Knowlton
United States Circuit Court
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Appetite and Health Benefits
A testimonial style claim extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as essential for appetite, digestion, blood purification, and nerve strength. It asserts permanent cures for scrofula eruptions, boils, pimples, and sores, plus improved sleep and overall vitality, noting its unmatched public confidence and cures.
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Hood
For Sale Boarding and Lodging Houses in City
For sale two houses with 17 and 13 rooms, new furniture and modern improvements, both full and well located. Prices are 850 dollars and 375 dollars respectively. Contact T. H. Elliott at 64 Central St.
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T. H. Elliott
Central St
Advertisers told Courier readers saw their ad
A notice urges advertisers to inform customers that their advertisement appeared in the Courier. It emphasizes confirming placement and encourages using the newspaper as the proof of circulation.
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Courier
Cheap Cotton Likely To Keep Prices Low For New Season
Boston reports New England cotton mills expect cheap cotton again next season due to similar acreage planted as 1897. Despite efforts to curb growth, acreage remains within 0.45 percent of last year, with several states showing shifts. Producing costs decline thanks to better cultivation, supporting firmer mill margins and steady demand with prices around 6.0 to 6.45 cents for future delivery.
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Boston
New England
Financial Chronicle
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Hood's Pills for Liver Ailments
Hood's Pills claim to cure liver fatigue biliousness indigestion and headaches. Easy to take, simple to operate, priced at 25 cents.
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Hood’s
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