Minor details and distant deeds amid American pride
The Express notes rising mining employment and ore output while reflecting on Columbus and Mole Saint Nicholas as a coaling station. It highlights a California woman firing at her husband and the impact on women’s ambitions. It honors enlistees Bagley, Rowan, Hobson and Admiral Dewey, stressing American unity regardless of birthplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas
Cuba
Hayti
California
Uncle Sam
Telegraphic maps and kites reshape warfare art
Field telephones and kites emerge as a new military method. Experiments show generals can monitor battle progress via telephone receivers connected to movable wires and portable kites, potentially replacing messengers.
Long Career of Mr Gladstone Spans Jackson to Cleveland
Mr Gladstone’s political service began while Andrew Jackson was U S president and ended as Grover Cleveland began his second term. He entered parliament during Daniel Webster’s first cabinet tenure in Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gladstone
Andrew Jackson
United States
Mr. Cleveland
Daniel Webster
Isaac McLellan Celebrates 92nd Birthday in Boston
Isaac McLellan the sportsman poet marked his ninety second birthday in Boston claiming the title of America s oldest living poet. He was a school fellow of Longfellow and Whittier and remains the oldest surviving member of Boston s Independent Cadets, which he joined in 1830.
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Isaac McLellan
Boston
America
Mr. McLellan
Longfellow and Whittier
Independent Cadets of
Schley Family Ties to Frederick County History
The Schley family, to which the commodore belongs, is long prominent in Frederick County Maryland. Thomas Schley built the town’s first house and Dr. Fairfax Schley, a courteous veteran, remains a leading figure at the old family home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley
Commodore
Frederick County
Frederick
Thomas Schley
Fairfax Schley
Old Place
American Syndicate Secures China Railroad Imperial Authority
A U S syndicate gains imperial permission to build a Hankow to Canton railroad. The 900 mile route will pass through a region of 90 million people. The company plans to buy 350 locomotives 2 000 cars and a large stock of material. American industries grow cosmopolitan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Hankow
Canton
Crypton and Argon Identified as Atmospheric Elements
A fragment reports discovery of a new gas crypton forming a fraction of one part in twenty thousand. It follows earlier identification of argon in the atmosphere. Scientists are urged to explain the nature of both gases for public understanding.
State wardens urged to curb songbird trafficking
The passage portrays game wardens facing a tough task stopping the traffic in song birds and condemns trappers who sell larks robins and goldfinches for women’s headgear as outlaws harming civil society.
Denver Girl Kisses Soldier at Depot OverColorado Nebraska Pact
A Denver girl bids farewell to a soldier at the depot and says God bless you stand up for Colorado. He replies I am from Nebraska but will stand for both states now. She kisses him again for Nebraska and notes 43 other states he could stand up for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado
Nebraska
Dewey Provokes Manila Battle Courage and Cost
Admiral Dewey told Captain Gridley to open fire as the fleet approached Manila. Gridley led the attack with relentless fire until victory. the hero later fell ill and became deaf to national praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
Gridley
Manila
Ex-President Harrison Ons thesis on flag in every home fulfilled
Ex-President Harrison Ones once praised placing an American flag in every home as a symbol of sacrifice and heroism. The article notes that his aspiration has since been fulfilled, reinforcing national unity and pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Ones
Canadian postal card shows Anglo-Saxon friendship art
A new Canadian postal card depicts friendship between Canada and the United States with Anglo-Saxon ties. The card features crossed Stars and Stripes and Union Jack tied with a ribbon, a globe between, and Columbia and Britannia seated with the American eagle and English lion at their feet in colored print.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Columbia
Britannia
Navy Admirals and Flag Officers in U S History
The piece notes that no admiral now serves in the U S Navy and recalls only two admirals in history Farragut and Porter. It explains the creation and dissolution of the admiral grade with Porter becoming admiral after Farragut’s death and Rowan as vice admiral, while Congress ended the ranks. It also mentions Paul Jones under flag officers as a fleet commander but a captain in rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Parragut
Porter
Farragut
Rowan
Congress
Paul Jones
Fifty Fifth Congress Proceedings and Key Acts
A weekly roundup from Washington covers the Fifty Fifth Congress actions through the first regular session. Hawaiian annexation resolutions advance, Newlands annexation report issued, and bankruptcy conference earned. the war revenue measure and deficiency bill move forward. House doors close with pension bills and eulogies for former Senator Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
United States Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
International American Bank
Newlands
Hawaiian Islands
Congress
Hobson
Merrimac
Harris
Tennessee
Deserters Swell Patriot Army as Caribbean Turmoil Rages
Dispatches report 5000 Spanish volunteers and Puerto Principe Neuvitas garrisons deserting to the patriot army. In Port au Prince a revolutionary uprising was quelled after a fierce battle. Dewey confirms blockade at Manila and insurgents surrounding the city. Spain urged to sue for peace. Blanco refuses prisoner exchange. Insurgents in the Philippines advance, capturing the families of senior officials. Secy of War Alger arrives in Washington as Garcia's army closes on Santiago. Transports off Santiago and Spanish coastal forces mobilized to resist US landings. Morro Castle targeted. Hobson's men no longer used as shield. Cuban towns evacuated. fortifications around Santiago harbor show heavy destruction.
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Key West
Puerto Principe
Neuvitas
Port Au Prince
Admiral Dewey
Navy Department
Manila
Catalonia
Spain
Blanco
Merrimac
Philippines
Augusti
Cavite
Bulacan
Bataan
Alger
Miles
Washington
Garcia
Santiago de Cuba
Santiago
United States
Amon
Madrid
Philippine
Guantanamo
Sampson
Morro Castle
Hobson
Caimanera
Cuba
Santiago Harbor
Supreme Lodge Knights of Honor Bars Women Members
Washington notes report that the Knights of Honor decided against admitting women to membership. Also recorded are gross earnings of 224,761,111 for 132 American railroads in the first five months, up 29,902,830 from the same period in 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Lodge, Knights of Honor
Woven Hose and Rubber Co Assigns Liabilities in Boston
Boston firm Woven Hose and Rubber Company makes an assignment with liabilities totaling 1 206 000. In the seven days ended the 17th there were 233 business failures in the United States, compared with 203 the prior week and 234 in the same period of 1897. Clearing houses reported weekly totals of 1 269 686 480, down from 1 324 766 412 the previous week, with a 20.04 percent rise vs 1897. National League baseball club percentages for the week ended the 19th show Cincinnati 66 7, Boston 64 7, Cleveland 62 0, Baltimore 58 3, Chicago 55 8, Pittsburgh 52 9, New York 52 0, Philadelphia 42 6, Brooklyn 41 7, Washington 37 3, St Louis 87 3, Louisville 29 6.
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Boston
Woven Hose and Rubber Company
United States
Cincinnati
Goston
Cleveland
Baltimore
Chicago
Pittsburgh
New York
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Washington
St. Louis
Louisville
Fire destroys ten business houses in Lagrange Mo
A blaze in Lagrange Missouri wiped out ten business structures. In Alabama, Colored Republicans met in Birmingham and nominated Rev. A. J. Warner for governor. At Moline Kansas Mrs John P Sawyer was killed by her husband who thought her a burglar. In Pepin Wisconsin a 17 year old named Mary Seldon was murdered near home with $400 stolen and the house burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange
Alabama
Birmingham
A. J. Warner
Moline
Kan
John P. Sawyer
Mary Seldon
Thomas Seldon
Pepin
Wis
Multistate Tragedies and Disasters Reported Across 1900s Notices
Reports detail lynchings near Wetumpka Alabama and other killings including a Bruns wick Missouri mayor and jailer in a saloon fight. Floods in St Charles Missouri, fires in Tracey California Garwin Iowa and Park City Utah, drownings in Defiance Ohio. Earthquakes felt in eastern Tennessee and Alaska river fatalities at White Horse rapids. Den vers bicyclist sets one mile record. Indiana district nominates John Ross for Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Carden
Carlee
Wetumpka
Ala
St. Charles County
City
St. Charles
Neisel
Ashby
Brunswick
Defiance
Garwin
Ebenezer Poe
Ohio
Columbus
Tennessee
White Horse Rapids
Alaska
Denver
W. W. Hamilton
Indiana
John Ross
Laafayette
Congress
Park City
Utah
Peru Congress opened by President Periola in Lima
Foreign intelligence reports Peruvians open congress in Lima with President Periola presiding. Orders have been issued for Senor Du Bose former Spanish charge d affaires in Washington and Lieut Carranza former Spanish naval attaché in Washington to depart from Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Periola
Senor du Bose
Washington
Lieut
Carranza
Canada
Senate Opens Annexation Debate and War News Roundup
In Washington on the 20th the annexation issue opened in open session. The House passed the general deficiency bill for 224000000 and Harriet Gridley widow of Capt Charles Gridley was granted a $100 monthly pension. Reports say the president may call for more volunteers. Drowning tragedy near What Cheer Iowa involved Jesse Ford druggist Mrs Switzer and Rev Parkinson. A flying squadron may head to Spain, Senorita sails lost, windstorm ravaged Oregon and surrounding orchards. Shafter's expedition near Santiago, insurgents gathering, Grant Opera House burned in Albuquerque, Yousouf wins Chicago wrestling match, Spain may demand ransom for Hobson crew, Sagasta cautious on peace, English syndicate controls Pellico mines, Garcia and Sampson plan Santiago capture, Manila reports insurgents hold prisoners, Dewey blocks assault until troops arrive, Baltimore sails to meet transports, rebels form provisional government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Harriet V. Gridley
Charles V. Gridley
Olympia
Manila
Jesse Ford
Switzer
Parkinson
Shafter
Santiago
Grant Opera House
Albuquerque
N. M
Chicago
Yousouf
Hobson
Sagasta
Pellico
Kentucky
Tennessee
Garcia
Sampson
New York
Dewey
Baltimore
United States
Minor News Items From Across the Nation
Dated items note J H Pieper of Paducah dies at 54 from dropsy. A Gen Seth Pomeroy monument is dedicated in Peekskill. An imperial edict orders a European style university in Peking. The National Good Citizens league meets in Nashville July 11 to 13. Gen Fred Grant’s oath as brigadier given by Judge Haris. James Morrison of Ferris dies en route to Dallas for federal testimony. St Louis police capture alleged freight car robbers. six are Negro. Bloomfield academy opens with 1,000 attendees. A V Wilson of Bar Harbor designs an aerial battleship camera. Canada-US Behring Sea seizures finally settled for about 473000 pounds. Salter D Worden’s death sentence for wrecking a train commuted to life. Washington Masons move to recognize eslored masons as members of the craft.
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J. H. Pieper
Paducah
Seth Pomeroy
Peekskill
N.Y
Peking
National Good Citizens’ League
Nashville
Tenn
Fred Grant
Haris
Georgia
Marshall
Sherlock Holmes
Scotland Yard
Dallas
Tex
James Morrison
Ferris
St. Louis
Bloomfield Academy
National School of the
A. V. Wilson
Bar Harbor
United States
Behringten
Julian Paunecefote
Salter D. Worden
Sacramento
Cal
Masons
State of
Washington
Jurisdiction
Destructive Bombardment Off Santiago De Cuba
Off Santiago de Cuba June 20 a fleet bombardment of the harbor defenses caused widespread ruin at Morro and along the hills. Spanish flag half masted at Morro. no fleet casualties reported while guns and fortifications were heavily damaged by the Vesuvius and other ships. Spanish defenses near the harbor faced extensive destruction. landing sites along the coast remain contested with Spaniards guarding the shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Morro
Dauntless
Santiago de Cuba
Kingston
Jamaica
Santiago Harbor
Queen of the Belgians Rescued After Lake Incident
A Belgian queen reportedly fell into a lake but was pulled out unharmed. The odd remarks precede the note of the rescue, with no injuries reported to her or any attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coshman
War Council Sets Energetic Plans for Spanish Campaign
Washington June 20. The White House war council chaired by President McKinley and including Alger Long Miles Meiklejohn Sicard and Mahan reaffirmed the original war plan to be pushed with vigor and energy. Modifications may occur but the general strategy remains. Miles reported on troop conditions transportation needs and campaign readiness. The plan aims to place the army in position for decisive action at any point with thorough training and equipment suitable for all seasons.
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Washington
Spain
White House
McKinley
Alger
Long
Miles
Meiklejohn
Sicard
Capt. Mahan
Florida
Havana
United States
Drowning in Thunder Bay Diving Bell Tragedy
Alpena Michigan reports the deaths of George Campbell founder of the diving bell and Peter Olsen as they worked in the Pewabic wreck recovery in 116 feet of water. The bell flooded and became stuck during attempts to raise it, leading to both men drowning after hours in the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpena
Mich
George Campbell
Peter Olsen
Thunder Bay
Campbell
Gardiner Campbell
Capt. Phelps
Olson
Landing to Santiago Delayed Amid War News And Prisoner Tensions
Reports state transports carrying troops for Santiago are due within a day or two as officials warn a forward land push may not start before week’s end. Madrid observers note President McKinley’s threat to Admiral Cervera and Gen Pando shocks military circles and worsens prisoner exchange prospects.
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Mand
Havana
Santiago
Madrid
McKinney
Admiral Cervera
Pando
Lieut
Hobson
McKinley
Lightning Kills Stenographer at Pablo Beach
Jacksonville reports James T. Gatewood private stenographer to Gen. Fitzhugh Lee was struck by lightning at Pablo Beach Sunday afternoon and killed instantly. Gatewood, from Richmond, Va., had been visiting about a week as the storm struck from a clear sky at the base of the brain and down the spine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Pablo Beach
James T. Gatewood
Fitzhugh Lee
Gatewood
Richmond
Three Killed in Fight Aboard Sunday Excursion Train
On a Sunday excursion train returning to Wyone Arkansas a violent clash broke out among several half drunk Black passengers. A dispute between two women sparked a free fight with about 50 shots fired and razors and clubs used. Walter Allison Pope Thomas and Mack Irvin died in the melee. Separately in Defiance Ohio Alice Stitzel Mamie Corner and Minnie Corner drowned while bathing in the river.
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Fhree
Mariana
Ark
Wy Une
Walter Allison
Pope Thomas
Mack Irvin
Defiance
Alice Stitzel
Mamie
Minnie Corner
Here
Captain Phelps Seeks Repair on Broken Matte Iron Shutter
The matte iron shutter had remained broken for some time as Capt. Phelps asked for repairs, but Mr. Campbell neglected to perform the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Phelps
Mr. Campbell
Portage tragedy as German farmer shoots wife
Edward Scherbarth of Portage Wisconsin shot and killed his wife with a 32 caliber revolver on Sunday afternoon. The bullet entered the left eye and penetrated the brain. Investigators report he was intoxicated and claimed he practiced target shooting when his wife mocked his aim. He fired after an argument, killing her while they were alone.
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Portage
Wis
Edward Scherbarth
Scherbarth
Fire devastates Park City business district
A Park City blaze tore through Main Street early Sunday, gutting most businesses from the American Hotel northward. Fire swept the thoroughfare, driven by a south wind, with damages near a million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
The
Tribune
Park City
Main
Wisconsin Building Dedicated at Omaha Exposition
A Wisconsin state building was formally dedicated at the Omaha exposition on Saturday. A large Wisconsin crowd attended as Chairman Koch opened with a speech and tendered the building to the exposition. President Wattles replied, followed by a Milwaukee speaker William Quarles. The event ended with John G. Gregory reading an original poem.
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Omaha
Neb
Wisconsin State Building
Wisconsin
Koch
Wisconsin Commission
Wattles
William Quarles
Milwaukee
John G. Gregory
Dubuque Jury Finds McGarry Guilty of Second Degree Murder
The jury returns a guilty verdict for John McGarry in the murder of attorney William O. Layake, with a 20 year penitentiary sentence. Trial lasted two weeks. In Denver, Wolf Frome and Mrs Tony Lendhoff die when struck by a Santa Fe train at Grand Avenue crossing while driving home.
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Dubuque
John McGarry
McGarry
William O. Layake
Denver
Col
Hood's Sarsaparilla Restores Roy Daze to Health
Roy M. Daze of Hammond Minnesota says Hood's Sarsaparilla made him feel dull and unable to sleep and after two bottles he recovered his health. He credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with purifying his blood and restoring strength. The ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as America’s greatest medicine, six for 85 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy M. Daze
Hammond
Minn
America
Half fare to Washington and return for EDU meeting
Tickets from all points to Washington D C and return via Chesapeake and Ohio Railway offered July 3 to 6 for the National Educational Association meeting. Fares are 2.00 with return validity to July 15 and extension to August 31. Include visits to Mountain and Sea shore resorts and Hampton Roads. Apply for details and sleeping car reservations to U S Truitt, 284 Clark St Chicago Illinois.
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Washington, D. C
Chesapeake and Ohio
Ass’n
Old Point Comfort
Hampton Roads
North Atlantic Squadron
U. S. Truitt
Pass’r
Clark St
Chicago
Ite Rarity Mrs Ricks On Rarity of Old China
A conversation on why old china is so valuable. Mrs Ricks attributes its rarity to factors beyond time. a servant’s experience adds a humorous note, noting that durable china is unusual. The excerpt reflects light commentary rather than a full article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricks
Harper’s
Blood-Cleansing: Cascarets Candy Cathartic Endorsed
An old column promotes regular internal cleansing of the blood. It argues daily intake of foods leaves waste in the bloodstream and recommends Cascarets Candy Cathartic as the best purifier for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascarets
Try Allen's Foot-Ease for Comfortable Feet
A vintage foot powder ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease to cool swollen hot feet and ease tired walking. It claims relief from smarting tight shoes swelling sweating blisters and callous spots with a trial package free and selling at 25 cents from Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy, N. Y
Memorial Day Significance: shared remembrance and community events
The Chicago Evening News quote notes Memorial Day as a day for boys to race and magnates to schedule two baseball games, highlighting public recreation and business activity as part of the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Jones
Chicago Evening News
Free booklet on Eureka Springs climate offered by Frisco Line
Winchell, General Passenger Agent of the Frisco Line in St. Louis, offers a free booklet on the waters and climate of Eureka Springs Arkansas. The notice invites readers to request the booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Springs
Ark
Winchell
Frisco Line
St. Louis
Nation marches with bread and sword echo in jest
A quip from the Indianapolis Journal riffs on national resolve as a speaker proclaims bread in one hand and the sword in the other. His wife jokingly suggests a bread knife would suit a woman better, adding a light domestic twist to the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Shenandoah’s Continued Success at McVicker’s Theater
Crowds from the surrounding country flock to Chicago’s McVicker’s Theater to witness a celebrated military spectacle drawing large audiences and strong local excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoarh
McVicker’s Theater
Chicago
MceVicker’s
Health and humor notes from periodicals and jokes
A collage of short quotes and anecdotes from late 19th or early 20th century papers. Items include Dr. Hayes on hay fever as asthma, a claim about curing with specific medicines, a claim about Dr Kline's nerve restorer, a quip about cycling, and a light joke about a boy growing up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Buffalo, N. Y
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Ad Cited
Ad touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a one day cure for colds with money back guarantee. Odds are cited from Denver Times Sun and Chicago Daily News style quotes noting a visiting trouble and a millionaire possessive figure remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Times-Sun
Ills of Women Promoted by Lydia Pinkham Remedies
Two letters from women in Chicago and Cincinnati praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash for curing chronic womb ailments and associated symptoms After long medical trials they report relief and urge others to seek the remedies as a path to renewed health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Boiurneer
Marianna St
Chicago
Ill
Pinkham
Henry Corp
Findley St
Cincinnati
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Caye Smith
New Orleans
Iowa
Oregon
Chicago Daily News
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Lighternandina
Ameual
New ‘United States Army Camp
Puerto Rico
Fernandina
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Detroit
the Tribune
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William A. Coombs
National Millers’ Association
E. P. Trammond
United States Court
William Nethercutt
Wellston
Farmer
Hood
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