Spanish Warships and Spanish Rule Fall Victims to Yankees
Reports from Manila recount a dramatic naval battle as Commodore Dewey’s American squadron destroyed the Spanish fleet. Casualties listed as 400 Spaniards and 19 Americans. Dispatches note turmoil in Madrid with revolutionary unrest and warnings of further action in the Philippines. The Oregon sails from San Francisco, and Sampson’s fleet moves from Havana amid expectations of a major naval move. Madrid hints at peace terms, Cuba ceding to the U.S. without indemnity, amid Spanish spy chatter in New York.
Status of Pacific fleet and militia moves reported
May 6 report from Washington notes no official word from Commodore Dewey and no definite destination for Sampson's squadron beyond Porto Rico. It is expected to sail into high seas to encounter the Spanish fleet. Militia from the state may move to Chickamauga next week while the western army mobilizes in San Francisco.
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Dewey
Sampson
Porto Rico
High Seas
Etate
Chickamauga
San Francisco
Mustering in for state militia at Gump Harvey begins
The examination of the state militia at Gump Harvey began Wednesday and will extend another week. Three surgeons have joined to muster regiments led by Majs Means Bradley and Edwards. Neillsville volunteers faced strict tests, with 13 of 101 rejected for ailments. one guard attempted to fake poor eyesight. Captain Hommel praised a top marksman as decisive in a case. Marshfield expects few rejections. J L Bishop, a Menasha pioneer, died at 88. he helped shape local business and transport, including bishop’s hall and early Wisconsin Central ventures.
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Gump Harvey
Theodore W. Means
Henry E. Bradley
John B. Edwards
Neillsville
Hommel
Mun
Id Ghd
Marshfield Company
J. Li. Bishop
Menasha
William Putnam
Hea
Omaey
J. L. Bishop
Wm. Tutnam
Bishop
Tle
Bishop's Hall
Tenben M. Scott
Wisconsin Central Railway
Stevens Point
Hilbert Junction
Milwaukee & Norbern Railway
County Board Elects Frank A. Gady Chairman on Ballot
The May meeting of the county Board of Supervisors held at the county seat on Tuesday saw thirty ballots taken before a majority emerged. Frank A. Cady of the Second Ward secured the chair, with James K. P. Hiles presiding at the oath and a lively post election debate pushing the session into Wednesday night. Committee lists followed, detailing Finance, Equalization, Public Property, Roads and more, amid praise for Dr. Brewer who visits the Hotel Blodgett May 85th.
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County Board of Supervisors
James K. P. Hiles
Renne
Coshran
Cady
Ballow
Piouidit
SAS Air
B.A. Cagy
Kijla
Pluance
William Hooper
Christensen
Joseph 2Arpin
William Nell Lawrence Ward
M. Nash
Chaiman
Jobo Juno
L. L. Doud
William A. Zelm
Janes
F. Hiles
B. B. Arpin
Pred
Schulty
P. N. Christensen
Cat Man
W. M. Vaughan
Wiliam Bartel
Koute Kautason
H. A. Tennant
C. H. Wood
F. S. Woodworth
G. A. Lupient
J. P. Angin
A. E. Bennett
Joan Schnabel
Jacob Saal
Ed. D. Smirth
Ferdinand Phillips
Henry Fechbelm
Jamies Taulant
County Poor Farm
County Poor Acsounty
Herman Bagwher
Jobo McTavish
Willam Mooper
Clalma
B. M. Yaughan
Pever Stanser
Duresu
General
Lawrence Ward
Verdinand Phillips
James K. P. Hites
Prank A, Cady
Impaled on a Cow Head Wounding Boy at Farm
A serious accident occurred yesterday morning to Harry Headstream, four, son of Mrs. and Mrs. HW Headstream, when a cow released from the barn trampled him. The cow’s head gored the boy through the cheek, a jawbone injury requiring eight stitches after Dr. Lathrop attended the scene. The animal remained still until the boy was freed.
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Harry
HW. C. Headstream
Headstream
Barry
Jon
Mr. Headstream
Mental illness allegation leads to asylum hearing
Anarley Johnson, about 25, a laborer with no local relatives, is described as showing signs of insanity. Judge Webb may order his transfer to the asylum as authorities note he believes people are pursuing him and likely will be taken to the Rapids Todos.
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Anarley Johnson
Webb
Ble
Johnson
Galloway's Specially Co. to Close at Opera House Thursday
Galloway's Specially Co will remain at the Opera House until Thursday November 12 offering more good shows and a chance to try bells. Those who have used the bells praise them. Evening performances are free except Saturday when a ten cent charge applies. A 26 piece silver combination set will be given away.
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Opera House
Marshfeld
Rail fares to Milwaukee for National Guard encampment
The Chicago and Northwestern Railway offers a three dollar round trip to Milwaukee for the National Guard encampment. Depart at 8:40 p.m. on Saturday May 7th and return the following Monday. Wisconsin Central matches the fare and schedule. Train leaves at 1:17 a.m. Sunday and returns 2:35 a.m. Monday, providing about 12 hours in Milwaukee.
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National Guard
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Central
Illness at Ham Mel Saleg Stables Distracts Town
Mr Thomas Young Workman at Ham mel saleg stables is seriously ill with poeu monta. At last accounts his condition was not improved. Remember the Galloway's private lecture to gentlemen Sunday afternoon at 2 80. Free.
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Thomas Young
Hammel Saleg
the Galloway
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