Lieutenant Porter Returns From War Service
Lt John Ho Porter arrived home after serving aboard the Sostiup Fern, the first war volunteer to return. He bears an eye defect that led to release from duty though he remains in Uncle Sam’s service and reports vivid memories of naval action near Cuba and the battle of Cervera.
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John Ho Porter
L.sostiup Fern
Thom
Porter
Uncle Sam
St. Louis
Navy
Key West Harbor
Cuba
Cervera
Surrender of Santiago and plan for Porto Rico attack
Washington reports the surrender of Santiago de Cuba with General Shafter in command. News notes minimal yellow fever cases and high distress, plans for a joint army navy assault on Porto Rico, and movements of Miles Stone Michler to join at Santiago.
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McKibbin
Shafter
Washington
Porto Rico
Madrid
Omcer
Santiago
White House
Church
General Shafter
Alger and
Long
Crowninshield
Bureau of Navigation
Naval War Board
Navy
Miles
Stone
Michler
New York
Greenleaf
Cuba
Surgeon General
Alden
Sternberg
Mrs. Winstow's Soommya Srrvur Teething Remedy
Over fifty years the remedy has been used by mothers for teething relief. It soothes the child and softens the gums, allays pain, cures wind colic, and is the best remedy for diarrhoea. A bottle sold by all druggists worldwide. Be sure to ask for Mus Wixsow's SooTrmxe Stavr.
Ceremony of Flag Hoisting in Santiago de Cuba Marks Change
General McKibbin becomes temporary military governor as the American flag is raised over the governor’s palace in Santiago de Cuba. About 16 000 witnesses saw the ceremony and a stirring discourse, with the Moorish palace setting and nearby Ninth Infantry and Sixth Cavalry troops in formation in the plaza. The event is described as a memorable moment for Americans present.
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Washington
War Department
Santiago de Cuba
Santiago
Cervera
Toral
Lery
Plaza de la Reina
Palace
Ceremony of Shafter Division Parade and Music
Soldiers of General Shafter's division, under Captain Brett, stand in line with brigade commanders above the flag as infantry and cavalry salute. The band plays The Stars and Stripes Forever while Capron's battery fires a 21 gun salute and cheers echo across the plaza.
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Pas Ae Becdid
Captain Bretted
Shafter
General Shafter
Sousa
Articles of the Capitulation Details Nine Point Agreement
The Madrid government approves nine articles outlining ceasefire terms with Spanish forces. It covers surrender of war material, troop transport to Spain, return of arms, archives, parole for irregulars, and honoring the Spanish withdrawal with future armament disposition.
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Madrid
Spain
San'cago Harbor
Cuba
United States
Final Cuban campaign tally from General Staff report
Kingston dispatch reports Washington received tally of casualties from Cuba after three weeks of fighting. Total killed wounded and missing 1,914 with 246 killed including 21 officers and 1,584 wounded including 98 officers. Missing 84 men. 68 wounded deaths recorded.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Casultiess
Cuba
Washington
Little Girl Killed by Reaper Near Sun Prairie
A farm accident near Sun Prairie Wisconsin on Tuesday left a 2 1/2 year old girl dead after a reaper cut off her head. Isaac Bradley was cutting grain and the child sat in the grain unseen before the machine passed over her. He realized the tragedy as the reaper vibrated and he saw the severed head in front of the sickle.
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Madison, Wia
Isaac Bradley
Sun Prairie
Sre
Radley
First Time Ever Done Washington July 19
President McKinley issues a historic government paper for Santiago de Cuba. Adjutant General Corbin cables the document to General Shafter at Bandago. The proclamation outlines US intentions and the new political authority for the captured territory and assures civil rights and security to the people.
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McKinley
Santiago de Cuba
United States
Alger
Corbin
General Shafter
Bandago
Cuba
Champion Shot of the Work tes Myssit Mise Arnie Oakley
The fragmentary note mentions names Myssit Mise Arnie Oakley and a possible event title Champion Shot of the Work. Readable details are limited and no clear actions or outcomes are evident.
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Tes
Myssit Mise
Arnie Oakley
Jenn
Laying Down Arms in Miniature by Spanish Detachment
In Santiago de Cuba the surrender ceremony unfolds as Lt. Crook accepts arms, General Toral submits his sword, and a Spanish detachment performs a ceremonial ground arms with marching bands. The scene marks a symbolic capitulation amid military displays and subdued Spanish soldiers.
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Toral
Spaniard General Toral Surrenders In Santiago Ceremony
Detailing General Toral's somber mood during formal surrender to General Shafter in Santiago de Cuba. Describes Spanish defenses, street squalor, and the banquet at the palace with rum and rice as U S forces take control and plan to restore order with civil authorities.
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Spain
Toral
Shafter
Forer
Senor Guistillerres
Santiago
Moon
McKibbin
Ninth Infantry
Belief in Striker Privileges Led to Assault Verdict
In Belleville Illinois a jury found William S Bohres justified in assaulting Maurice Atkinson who filled a striker’s job. Bohres argued unions justify beating those who replace strikers to keep wages up.
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Jelleville
Ill
Atkinson
Bohres
Miners Stand Firm Against Non Union Resumption
In Para Ils on July 19 the Penwell Ring company failed to restart with non union workers. Deputies and ex police guarded Penwell mine as union miners and families crowded the streets. Several arrests occurred, with later bond releases. fights and stabbings followed among miners with one non union man beaten.
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Para
Ils
Penwell Rn Ng Company
Penwell Company
Hillsburo
Sherifs
Ex Ra
Penwell
She
Pentwell
Joe Mullen
William Jehle
David McGavie
Gold Democrats of Illinois Seek Joint Address on Silver Issue
Chicago July 20 The state central committee of the National Democratic party met to appoint a seven member committee to draft an address to gold Democrats reaffirming the Peoria platform and urging no vote for anyone who supports free coinage of silver. Gold Democrats may back Republican congressional candidates and a state ticket is unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National’’ Democratic Party
Congress
Markets Overview with Mixed Livestock Prices
Market brief lists varied livestock bids and readings. Prices for butchers' goods include water fed stock around 4.00 to 4.50, and western natives lambs quoted near 4.20 to 4.60. The fragment notes quotes for heifers and reeders, with scattered figures and missing context.
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Gmolis
Illinois and Wisconsin troops under Wilson depart Charleston
The remnant of Companies D and M of the Sixth Illinois, with Major General J. H. Wilson, finally sailed Wednesday evening. The Second and Third Wisconsin, plus transport No. 24 carrying the Sixteenth Pennsylvania and two Illinois companies, departed on ships Grand Duchess and No. 30. General Miles reportedly planned landing Garretson's brigade at Cabanas but was halted by Washington orders. General Henry's division remains largely aboard troopships, with Duffield's brigade landed to take part in fighting.
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Charleston
J. H. Wilson
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Miles
Lee A. Garretson
Cabanas
Santiago Bay
Washington
Guy W. Henry
Henry
Henry M Duffield
Michigan
Massachusetts
Garretson
Ohio
Watertown Hospital Praised by State Charity Board Tour
Dr J C Corbus president and Rev F H Vines secretary head state board of charities on annual inspection tour visiting Watertown hospital. Ephraim Banning and R D Lawrence also attended with Henry C Clement aiding in entertainment of guests. The board praised the Watertown facility and indicated favorable view on its appropriation.
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J. C. Corbus
Springfield
State Board of Charities
IF. H. Vines
Messrs
Ephraim Banning
Chicago
R. D. Lawrence
Watertown Hospital
Henry C. Clement
Watertown Hospital Board of Trustees
Smooth pleasant Syrup of Figs for the family
The pleasant flavor and gentle action of Syrup of Figs provide soothing laxative effects when needed. If parents are costive or bilious, its use yields gratifying results. it is touted as the best family remedy and should be kept in every home. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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The
California Fig Syrup Co
Shooting in Jacksonville injures Illinois private
Private Thomas G. Lake of the Second Illinois regiment was shot three times in Jacksonville Florida by Private Henry Mc Lain of the First North Carolina regiment. Two bullets hit his right arm and one hit the right hip. Mc Lain is under arrest with claims of self defense amid little provocation.
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Jacksonville
Thomas G. Lake
Illinois
Henry McLain
North Carolina
McLain
President signs decree establishing Cuba tariff rule
Washington July 19 The president signed a decree establishing the tariff to rule in Cuba where the United States is in charge. He based it on the rates of the Spanish tariff for chain products and extended them to all countries, with the United States not exempt. The export duties on tobacco and certain Cuban products and the export tax on iron ore remain for a time.
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Washington
Cuba
United States
Resignation Accepted at Second Congregational Church
At Thursday evening’s meeting the Rev R L Breed pastor presented his resignation which was accepted and will take effect August 14 his final Sunday in the pulpit. He plans to move to Wabasha Minnesota to join the Congregational church there. A committee was appointed to draft resolutions expressing appreciation for his work and regret over his departure.
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Second Congregational Church
R. L. Breed
Breed
Wabasha, Minn
Itch Mending Cure Sold At Drug Stores
Itchy skin afflicted many, a dire condition. A single safe remedy is offered by Dean's Ointment, available at drug stores for 50 cents.
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Dean
Property transfers filed in Rock Island and surrounding areas
A series of real estate conveyances listed with dates in July. Transactions include parcels in Rock Island Moline and Coal Valley, detailing owners, lot lines, subdivisions, and sale amounts from $60 to $4,000. Names include Wheelock Mangold Morey Mapes Babcock Sundquist Glass Coyne Welch Bennett Buckley Allen Gaeser Malcolm Ferguson and others.
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South Moline
Elsworth Mapes
Peter Edwall
Metes and Bounds
George M. Babcock
Mercy M. Benson
Barth & Babcock
Rock Island
John Palm
Erik Alrik Sundquist
Sweeney & Walker
Moline
Charles H. Glass
John H. Koepke
Howard's
Elizabeth Coyne
Robert C. Benson
Spencer & Case
John Welch
Edward D. Sweeney
J. J. Ingram
Pitts
Gilbert & Pitts
Anna Bennett
Rock Island’ Mutual Loan & Shavings Association
Balch & Frazer
Chicago
Lower
Ann Buckley Roach
James Davis
Coal Valley
Harriet FE. Allen
Mary E. Schneider
Kentor
Alice C. Walker
Wm. Ferguson
Simon Dubinsky
Spencer & Canse
Suffered Throat Ailment Tied to Electric Oil Claim
A Hawesville Kentucky note describes months of sore throat relief claimed by Electric Oil pitch. The fragment mentions a product named pista and a price cue of twenty four hours.
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Hawesville
Gilat
Knights of Pythias Endowment Rank Rules Noted
John A. Hilsey president of the Knights of Pythias board of control in Springfield Illinois issues a circular calling attention to endowment rank laws. Active service in the army or navy during war forfeits the endowment certificate and any claims under the endowment rank.
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Knights of Pythias and Army Service
Springfield
Ill
John, A. Hilsey
Board of Control
Knights of Pythias
Knights
Pythias
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Moline Review-Dispatch
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McGlynn
W.F. Eastman
Lloyd K. Whittemoree
Alfred Bayliss
University of Ilinois
F. L. Hatch
A. F. Nightingale
Alice Asbury Abbott
George W. Prince
William Payne
George W. Johnson
W. W. Cole
Lucian Adame
Henry RB. Hubbard
Levi F. Cranle
Pleasant F. Cox
S. J. Ferguson
LT. Porter
Evening Dispatch
Hunt
Cankor
Boys In Blue
Playa del Este
Watsons Squadron 8
Globe
Unacle Sam
Associated Press
Crook
Toural
Tornal
Tora
Pana
Gold Democrats
Bane
Chicago Grain and Produce
Board of Trade
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Wah
Peresnes
Board OF Charities
MR. Breed
Wabasha
Moline, Illinois
W.C. Wilson
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