Conquering Heroes Parade for Returning Naval Squadron
Thousands line the Hudson to greet Rear Admiral Sampson and the North Atlantic squadron as seven battleships pass Grant's Tomb. The parade lasts two hours and thirty five minutes with national salutes and cheers from crowds along Riverside Drive and in New York Harbor. Detroit also welcomes Michigan naval reserves returning from the Yosemite service with a triumphal procession.
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New York
Hudson
Sampson
Castle William
Gen. Grant
Hudson River
Riverside Drive
Grant
Cervera
Santiago
Tompkinsville
Detroit
Mich
Michigan Naval Reserves
Yosemite
Toledo
Fessenden
Michigan
Uncle Sam
Manila Fall Not Acknowledged As Surrender At The Time
Washington reports that after Gen Merritt and Rear Admiral Dewey received news on August 16 the signing of the protocol and cessation of hostilities was announced. The surrender of Manila included the city and defenses and allowed the Spanish to retire with honors. Authorities say the president is satisfied with Merritt and Dewey terms and trusted their discretion.
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Washington
Merritt
War Department
Adjt
Corbin
Dewey
Spain
Manila
United States
Sagasta
Philippines
Archipelago
Gen. Merritt
Admiral Dewey
Army Reduction Sparks Governors Input and Regimental Movements
Washington reports governors urging retention of some state captains while key regiments may be mustered out as the army trims 75 000 to 100 000 men. The First Ohio infantry is reassigned to Havana bound duties, and others move to Huntsville Alabama or Cuba occupation duties. In Louisville Kentucky a man killed his housekeeper Lena Metzger then died by suicide after she refused his marriage proposal.
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Washington
Secretary of War
First Ohio Infantry
Fourth Army Corps
di Fernandina
Jacksonville
Seventh Army Corps
Lee
Havana
Fernandina
Huntsville
Ala
Army of Occupation
Cuba
Louieville
Louisville
John Waecker
Lena Metzger
Seven Die in Sharon Rail Collision at Station
A rear end crash on the New Haven line at Sharon station injured 26 and killed seven. The Mansfield local struck the second express section, crushing the rear car. engineer Getchell and fireman Wolmes escaped. Mary Fitzpatrick, ten, died en route to Boston.
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Sharon
Mass
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Boston
Co. B. Fry
Selectman
Revere
Franklin M. Waters
Somerville
William J. Fitzpatrick
Mary Fitzpatrick
Watson
Westerly
R. I
C. H. Briscoe
Mansfield
Canton Junction
Getchell
Wolmes
Sailboat Tragedy Strikes Gaylord Picnic Party
A Gaylord Michigan sailboat with eight aboard capsized in a Sunday squall on Otsego Lake. Two youths Teeter Creska and Allie Stott aged 18 and 15 died. The boat belonged to a Detroit area party from a Sunday school picnic and seven others survived.
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Detroit
Mich
the Tribune
Gaylord
Teeter Creska
Allie Stott
Otsego Lake
Enormous Gold Output Promises Record Year 1695
The report touts a massive 1695 gold harvest from South Africa the Klondike and Australia predicting output will nearly double prior twelve months. Sales of Hoatetter’s Stomach Bitters rise fast and are claimed to cure more cases of dyspepsia indigestion constipation nervousness and weakness than ever before.
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South Africa
Klondike
Australia
Soldier uncovers personal package from home
A bronzed soldier opens a package addressed to him and, moved, thanks the sender. Inside are a nail brush, an ornamental hair receiver, tidies, a small bottle of mixed pickles, a tract, a hand painted blotting pad and a pants stretcher.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement Claim
Allen's Foot-Ease powder eases painful swollen feet and bunions and makes tight shoes comfortable. It cures sweating callouses hot tired aching feet and provides instant relief. Sold by druggists and shoe stores 25c Trial package free Address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York Bulletin endorsement plus flavor tip from L A W.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Calico Origins and Early English Adoption
Calico from Calicut in 1631 became a major textile import to England and then the United States. Illiam Simpson & Sons issue a ticket on the finest calico, noted for brilliance and color permanence.
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Calicut
Alico
India
England
United States
Illiam Simpson & Sons
Look There is Mrs Oldine in that box at the opera
A theater joke notes Mrs Oldine in the opera box with jet black hair that some say was gray last seen. A companion explains she is in mourning since her brother died three months ago. The exchange highlights the relation between hair color and mourning customs.
Wilful Seed Catalog Promises High Wheat Profits
John A. Salzer Seed Co. of La Crosse Wisconsin advertises wheat growth at 40 cents profit and samples of Salzer's Red Cross winter wheat with 80 bushels per acre. The offer includes rye oats clovers and a farm seed catalogue mailed for 4 cents postage.
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Salzer
Red Cross
John A. Salzer
Made Them All Work
A quoted exchange argues about foreign servants and domestic support, mentioning a tariff and home industry. An advertisement claims Brookyn Life fits stopped free and permanently cured by Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer with a free trial bottle and treatise from Dr Kline Philadelphia.
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Mr. Luxoe
T. Tariff
Brooklyn
Kline
Dr. Kline
Arch St
Phila
Miscellaneous Quotes and Transit Notes in 19th Century Papers
A collage of brief aphorisms church notices travel routes and medical ads from various papers. Items include G A R encampment dates and Queen & Crescent rail route offers with fares. ad copy promotes remedies and quips on manners and money. The tone mirrors period wire service clippings and reader notices.
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F. R. Lotz
Scott St
Covington, Ky
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Murnay Bihe
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Keith
Enamel Stargh GO
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Whipple
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Armstrong Bros
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Rey Maede
Acme
Ee Allen
Jorge
J. EF. Allen Medicine CO
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Y.M.C. A. Bldg
Rochester
Emard
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Miami
Gus Rover Sud
la Gralle
Salisbury Pharmacy
Corr
Overland Monthly
Sample Overland Sc
B. Hi. Garkh
Plesse
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