Threshers and Related Machinery Boom at Russell & Co Plant
The Russell & Company plant shows marked thrift in 1898 with record shipping and unfilled orders across farm machinery, threshing, automatic engines, and road rollers. Engines shipped rise from 52 in 1897 to 101 by May 1898, with 168 engines sold by that date and 6,000 horsepower of orders. The threshing department reflects similar growth as 147 machines sold in 1898 compared with 31 in 1897. Automatic engine orders exceed 11,000 horsepower, reflecting higher employment, larger cranes, hydraulic rivets, pneumatic hoists, and advanced sanitary and industrial improvements, signaling a major modernization and anticipated strong year ahead.
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Russell & Company
Russell & Co’s
Heggem
Fox
Russell & Co
Myers
Cecil
Light, Heat
Canton and Gourt House
Mrs M E Geib Recommends Wriest Celery Capsules
Mrs M E Geib of Canton Ohio recounts relief from indigestion and constipation after using Wriest Celery Capsules bought from E L Jansen druggist. She reports seven pound gain and urges others to try the product, pricing 50 cents to 1.00 per box. Free trial size offered by The Medical Co of Columbus Ohio.
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M. E. Geib
Canton
Wright
Wriest Medicat Co
Columbus
O. Gents
Wriest
E L Jansen
M. E Gers
Arch St
Right Medical Co
Ohio
Spanish Warships At Porto Rico and Hayti
Multiple dispatches recount Spanish and French warships off San Juan Porto Rico and Cape Haytien as U S cruiser Montgomery captures two Spanish steamers. Dewey reports Cavite fortifications taken and Manila under U S control with heavy Spanish losses, while cable cuts hinder communications.
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Pour Au
President Congratulates Dewey on Victory and Appointed Acting Admiral
By order of President McKinley Secretary Long has dispatched Commodore Dewey a dispatch in which the president thanks him and his officers and men for the splendid achievement and overwhelming victory. He has appointed Dewey acting admiral and will recommend a vote of thanks by Congress.
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Nila
Isla de Cuba
Reina Christina
Castillia
Antonio Ulloa
Don Juan de Austria
Velasco
Dewey
Manila
Long
Navy Department
Manilla
Cavite
Hongkong
Washington
Associated Press
McKinley
Congress
Don Carlos Proclaims Manifesto for US and SA Support
The Commercial Advertiser reports Don Carlos has issued a manifesto calling for adherents in the United States and South America to join him at once. Cortina, his representative, says Weyler and the Spanish army will back him, with most naval officers pledged. He plans to establish a provincial government.
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New York
Associated Press
Don Carlos
United States
South America
Cortina
Weyler
Reinforcements for Dewey Sail for Manila
Washington dispatch reports the transport City of Pekin escorted by cruiser Charleston ordered to Manila with troops and supplies for Admiral Dewey. Two thousand volunteers to embark after May 15. New York note says 5,000 Springfield rifles and 200,000 revolver cartridges shipped to Cuba, plus machetes and other military equipment.
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Washington
Associated Preas
City of Pekin
Charleston
Manila
Admiral Dewey
New York
Associated Press
Cuba
Prize brig Frasquita brought into Key West harbor
Key West May 7 The Spanish prize brig Frasquita was brought into the harbor this morning after being captured by the cruiser Montgomery.
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Key West
Associated Press
Frasquita
Montgomery
Rioting Renewed in Madrid Amid Civil Guard Clashes
Maprio May 7 reports renewed rioting across Madrid with police and soldiers clashing. Protests spread to provinces as crowds chant Death to the civil guards, signaling rising unrest and a government crisis.
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Maprio
Associated Press
Spain
Riots Reignite Across Towns As Cavalry Faces Resisters
Roving bands in Pavia renew riots with chains laid across streets to block cavalry. Reports from numerous towns mention clashes with soldiers attempting dispersal. The narrative notes widespread disruption to daily life and commerce. medical ad lines stand out with unrelated product claim.
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Roms
Associated Press
Pavia
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Mary Fuhrman
Edward Fuhrman
Pigeon Run
George Rensing
Bertha Devore
Lewis W Shingel
Nora Hamilton
Ralph W. Kincaid
Maggie B. Allison
Annie Taylor
Perry Township
Porto Rico
Caicaco
Chattanooga
Washincton
Associated, Press
Point Cavite
McCulloch
Telegraph Company
United States Revenue Cutter
Madrid
Dean
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