New bout at Mad son heralds Deadly-took event
The fragment mentions a new bout at Mad son titled Deadly-took and notes Gen Shafter's plague stricken troops in Santiago. It discusses pacification talks, Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines, with broad questions on war and press coverage as the War with Spain unfolds. It also references a looming war cloud over Russia and England and potential American alignment with Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Cuba
Porto Mirond
Philippines
Russia
England
Far East
America
Nile Fhee
The War Is Over and U S Victory Over Spain
A reflective front page column lauds the U S victory in the Spanish American War. It asserts rapid success, mentions deaths from fever, and notes Britain’s respect for America while praising brave soldiers and the swift erasure of Spanish forces from overseas positions.
Hay as Secretary of State Rumors Stir Cabinet Speculation
The Chicago Times Herald praises Colonel Haykins as a strong choice for secretary of state. It notes his youth service as Lincoln’s private secretary and long diplomatic career, arguing he well fits the American cabinet post amid upcoming events. Also advertised: sale of a second hand store with no money required due to the owner’s health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hay
Ambassador Hay
See
Chicago Times, Herald
Haykins
Lincoln
England
McKinley
Belas Mate Gouge
W. Swerony
Dewey Storms Manila in Naval Victory
A dated Aug 13 teletype reports Admiral Dewey’s forces in Manila Bay storming the Spanish stronghold. About 29 American soldiers killed and 40 wounded as land and naval units breach trenches. 7,000 troops, 1,200 guns, and heavy ammunition taken. Spanish losses likely heavy. Filipino locals cheer as shops reopen and blockade ends.
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Mamila
Mantle
Dewey
Pailippines
Admiral Dewey
Cly
Colombo
Augusti
Kuiserio Augusta
Kinwan
Hong Kong
Mustering Out of Volunteer Army Begun
The war department began mustering out about 120 090 volunteers including nearly twenty five infantry regiments and eight cavalry groups and six artillery batteries. Vermont volunteers attached to the Child army corps at Chickamauga were ordered to Fort Bihua Allen Vermont for muster out. Final plans await Gen Murri's guidance as 100 000 more volunteers may be discharged in thirty days leaving 116 000 troops.
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Union Agaist
Ates
Spain
War Department
Adlers
Gs Regiment of
Vermont Volunteers
Child Army Corps
Chickamauga
Fort Bihua Allen
Vermont
Adjt
Corbin
Murrit
Philppines
Philippines
Unclaimed Letters At Marshfield Post Office
Unclaimed letters listed up to Tuesday August 16 1898 include Andrew Bertle Tim Braueres Misa Minnie Buck J W Corcoran Emma Entre BE Traling Frank Garrison Michael Gehl Hass Heardy John Johnson Lunde Miss Callie McDonald O J Rowell Miss Viola Schneider John Schuster D A Smith Wenzel Tucheck Mrs Lyman Watson J P Werle Henry Wundraff Miss Annie Zeloam Christ Zietman Also note a local ad promoting cheap whiskies and wines at H OG Elche ME.
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Marshfield
Andrew Bertle
Tim Braueres
Misa Minnnie Buck
J. W. Corcoran
Emma Entre
BE. Traling
Frank Garrison
Michael Gehl
Hass Heardy
John Johnson Lunde
Callie McDonald
O. J. Rowell
Viola Schneider
John Schuster
D. A. Smith
Wenzel Tucheck
Lyman Watson
Excursion Rates for R. Y. and KK of F. Conventions
The C and N W R y German Romano Catholic Central Society holds a biennial Milwaukee convention August 21 to 23 1023. One and one third fare round trip. KK of F convention in Indianapolis August 23 through September 19. Tickets go on sale August 19 20 and 21.
Wisconsin Central rail fares and Milwaukee excursion noted
The Wisconsin Central outlines round trip rates to Colorado Idaho Iowa Kansas Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Oklahoma Oregon Utah Wyoming with tickets sold August 20 to 24 and return by August 27. A popular excursion to Milwaukee is advertised for August 24 with departure from Marshfield August 20 at 11 00 PM and return by 11 00 PM August 24. Also listed are Biennial conventions and a notice about two mixed color pigs found in Mau Pierne land, owners asked to prove ownership and claim them.
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Colorado
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
Utah
Wyoming
Wis
German Roman Catholic Control Society
Central Society of Young Men and Clergymen's Association
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Central
Marshfield
Newye
Mau Pierne
Marathon Couny
Wig
Local remedies and medical notices from Trimble, Tenn
FP, O. Nurdh cites Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential in the vicinity, praised as best for colic and dysentery. Henry Horn sells it. H. Horn Mic advertises services by electrohomeopathist on Vine street for removing system poisons and treating diseases with emphasis on constitutional causes.
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Chamberlain
William F. Jones
Ogiesby, Gu
H. Horn
J. Derr
Trimble, Tenn
Henry Horn
Mic
Bente Lusi
Vine Street
Digiania
DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve and Health Claims Explored
Fragmentary advertorial text touts DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve as the largest selling pile cure with widespread free samples and counterfeit warnings. Mentions related products, cough cures, lemon trees, and lighthouse claims in scattered promotional snippets.
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B. Horn
DeWits
DeWitt
H. Hero
Bath
Lock
DewWitv
H. Hora
Togland
Treland
Scotland
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and Early Risers Pills Adverts
An advertisement touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for sores burns and piles and DeWitt’s Little Early Risers pills for constipation and sick headache. It mentions unlit Pekin streets by gaslights and kerosene lamps near a Russo-Chinese bank. Italian rifles captured at Athara relate ancient conflicts with Abyssinians and dervishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
DeWitt
DeWite
Pekin
China
DeVite
Horn
Bate
Athara
Prosperity and opportunity in Wisconsin timber and ore
A persuasive notice argues personal effort matters most and industry builds wealth while promoting available hardwood farming land in northern Wisconsin near the Wisconsin Central lines. It touts rich deposits of iron ore clay and kaolin along with vast hardwood timber tracts as incentives for locating manufacturing plants. Readers can request illustrated pamphlets maps and details from W H Killen and colleagues in Milwaukee and Colby Abbot Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Central
Urthern
W.H. Killen
Colby and Abbot
Milwaukee
Wis
I. F. Whitcomb
Burton Johnson
Jas. C. Pood
Bids Sought for Marshe Eld Street Lighting Contract
City of Marshe eld Wisconsin invites bids to light Wald city streets with twenty eight arc lights of two thousand candle power, to burn all night. Five year service terms requested. Written terms to be filed with city clerk by October 1, 1808. Bids may be rejected. Dated July 2, 1808. Henry Hons, Mayor. City Clerk Thomas.
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Marsheeld
Wisconsin
Wald City
Seriny
Blader Iron File
Teyaryi
Henry Hons
Jou
Thomas
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the Marshfield Times
J. H. White
Congress
E. S. Mingr
Plainfieid
Fardvare
Oler
Tneir
Avery
Adam
Marquette
Wanabara
Wood
Plalfield
P. MicHen
Alb
Rawson
Gunner
Aucu
McMioban
Madson
Gen. Shafter
Santiago
Daily News
United States
Iery
Sauung
Engluod
H. OG
Elche
Central
Cincinnati
Ohio
Prohibition Party
Gibbosh
O. Nurdh
Wit and Wisdan
DeWin
H. Mora
Venezuela
Alaska
Ari- Zou
Traly Ag
Harry
Els
T. F. Roessler
E. F. Mechler
Tailoring House
Vollmar & Voelker
Wi Gompany
S. Sheerin
Henry Itk Merchant Tailor
Central Ave
Henry Icke
the Times
the Times Office
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