McKinley Pleads for Peace as Cuba War Rages
President McKinley sends to Congress a comprehensive message detailing the Cuban revolt against Spain, the humanitarian crisis caused by reconcentration, and the case for US intervention to end the war, protect American interests, and relieve starving Cuban civilians. He cites Maine disaster as proof of Spain’s weakness, outlines possible actions, and asks for authorization to intervene if peace cannot be achieved.
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Washington
Congress of the
United States
Congress
Union
Spain
Cuba
Republic
New York City
American National Red Cross
The
American Red Cross
Central Committee
Havana
Clites
Weyler
Jackson
Texas
France
Portugal
Spanish America
Pacific
Lfe
Maine
Grant
Cleveland
Degcryper
Not an Armistice Proclaimed for Cuba by Spanish Chief
Washington reports Gen Blanco issued a proclamation ordering a suspension of hostilities in Cuba to ease peace restoration. The proclamation cites papal wishes and directs local cessation starting the day after receipt, with further instructions to commanders to implement it as conditions allow.
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Spain
Cuba
Bando
Pinar del Rio
Santa Clara
Matanzas
Havana
Wren
Banco
Avery
Wiltliam M'Kinley
Executive Mansion
Washington
State Department
Blanco
New Bedford
Mass
Provisions at Havana Double in Price
Fine summer weather prevailed in Havana on April 12 with typical business activity but provisions have doubled in price.
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Havana
Conscience and Tradition Shape Baptist Church Seating
A Washington Star anecdote recalls a Tennessee Baptist church where women sat on one side and men on the other. The observer learns the seating stems from a conscience-based belief in worship, prompting reflection on customary practice and personal conviction.
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Tennessee
Woman Cures Inflammatory Rheumatism With Pink Pills
Mrs. George L. Rogers of Canton New York recounts a thirteen year struggle with inflammatory rheumatism and related ailments. After using thirteen boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People she reports full recovery, regained health appetite and church attendance, praising the remedy as a wonderful medicine. The pills are described as vegetable and blood purifying.
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George L. Rogers
West Main Street
Canton
N.Y
East March
Dr. Williams
Methodist Church
Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush heads to Haster Monday
Ian Maclaren’s Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush receives its first metropolitan production on Haster Monday April 11. The excerpt notes a bustling dress scene and references to William Simpson and Sons prints, highlighting color durability and fashion details.
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Ian Maclaren
Bonnie Brier Bush
Something to Remember from a Grass Seed Incident
A short note from Christian Work reflects a teachable moment about lending tools. A man who loans grass seed may later return seeking a lawn mower, illustrating reciprocal behavior and small community alliances.
Lane's Family Medicine Remains a Daily Health Aid
An old advertisement promotes Lane's Family Medicine claiming daily bowel regularity and gentle liver and kidney action for general health. It touts cures for sick headache and cites price points of 25 and 50 cents. The notice includes various promotional lines and a recipe request from Salzer's German Coffee Berry and seed catalogue. It features quotes and testimonial snippets from different individuals and places.
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Salzer
John A. Balzer Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Dr Ayer s Cherry Pectoral touted as cure for consumption
A Memphis couple credit Dr Ayer s Cherry Pectoral with saving the wife from a deadly lung illness seven years ago after doctors declared consumption. The ad touts relief from coughs colds bronchitis and throat and lung ailments and notes half size bottles now offered at half price with a free Curebook from J C Ayer Co Lowell MA.
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K. Morris
Memphis
Tenn
Dr. Ayer
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Abs
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Zenjon
Madrid
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Soreign
Naval Court of Inquiry
Mavana
Guba
Travend
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Supreme Court
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St. Louis
United States Supreme Court
Laclede Gay Fright Company
Board of Public Works
Supreme Court of the State
Frederick Willian Conrad
Philadelphia
Frederick William Conrad
Lutheran Observer
Tenncasasee Mountain Church
Washington Star
St. Lawrence
McVicker's Theater
Chicago
Jane Albright
Mandy
William Simpson & Son
Jane
Old Jones
Lane
Washington Democrat
Raim
R. Lotz
Scott St
Covington, Ky
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
K. Moruis
Memphis, Enn
Shoma
Collentos
BL. Paul
Hopewell Clarke
OB Globo
T. Paul
Minn
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Aureat
Rample
Fhee
Elks
New Orleans
Big Four
Porfui
McCormick
Warren J. Lynch
Puasa
Traf. Mgr. Asst
Tke Agb
Canada
Land of Plenty
Raporta
Daloguten
Elc
Department Interior
Ottawa
C. J. Broughton
Monadnock Building
O. Currin
Brovanu Polit
Wia
MM. Vy McInnhws
Morrill Block
Detroit
American Wire Fence Company
Guoin Street
Mich
Davin H. Munphy
Newark
Chisago
Montreal
Ho-To-Bag Si As
Drse
Besa Gzaie
Pepso Candy CO
West Gand Street
Awell
J. W. Mead Cycle CO
Paul Small
Overland Montl
Bret Marte
Visa
Maduro
Free For Stump, Farmer & Co
Water St
Pike
W.H. Crawford & CO
Nashville
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