The Flag and the Fourth of July in American Memory
An essay reflecting on patriotism and the American flag, its meaning, weariness of celebration, and personal memories. It recalls foreign impressions of the flag, reverence for its symbolism, and the enduring ideals tied to Independence Day and national identity. The piece blends historical allusion with personal anecdotes, ending with a literary meditation on liberty.
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Free
State House
Hartford
Conz
Cme
German interference feared in Manila crisis report
London dispatches reveal semi official notes suggesting a German marines landing at Manila to protect Germany. Admiral Diederichs may act if needed with no political aim claimed though nations may view it as interference. The siege of Spanish forces continues as German ships reach the bay.
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London
Berlin
The
Daily News
Manilar
Manila
John Diederichs
Germany
Washington
Madrid
United States
Dewey
Daily Telegraph
Matia
Dewer
Prince Henry
Prussia
Genda
Ares Eral
Augusti
Spain
Ploi
Merritt to Explain Intentions in Philippines Crisis
General Merritt plans a public proclamation in Manila in Spanish to clarify U S aims. He asserts a provisional U S government in the islands, promises liberty consistent with law, and seeks to prevent Filipino misunderstanding of U S motives. About 21 099 troops will sail for Manila led by Maj Gen Merritt, with 10 900 already en route from San Francisco in three expeditions.
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Moerrill
Pp Houki
Plex
Manila
Filips
Merritt
United States
Rietritz
Islands
War Department
Lars
San Francisco
Eighth Corps
Philippines
Pacific
Commodore Sails to Santiago on Newark Deployment
The Newark carries Commodore Watson toward Santiago to collect the eastern squadron and proceed to the Spanish coast, per a Key West cable tooth Journal report dated June 28. The move signals preparation for further naval operations in Europe.
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Santiago
New York
Key West
Watson
Newark
Spanish American War: Puerto Rico Fortified Port Blockade
Reports from Washington and San Juan indicate Spain plans reinforcements for Puerto Rico, facing ridicule at the War and Navy Departments. San Juan remains the key fortified port, blockaded by the auxiliary cruiser St Paul, with fears of a broader landing plan and an easier conquest than Santiago.
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Navy
Spain
Porto Rico
San Juan
St. Paul
Porto Riem
Wis
War and Navy Departments
Santiago
Santiago de Cuba
Amaica
Sevilla
Frida
Baiguiri
Fesd
Monumental Milwaukee tribute marks semi centennial parade
A monster military pageant and dedication procession for a new soldiers' monument drew thousands of veterans and state militia detachments from Camp Douglas. The parade started at noon at Tenth Street and Grand Avenue, ending at the monument site with speeches by prominent veterans.
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Milwauke
Camp Douglas
Tenth Street
Grand Avenue
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertises Comfort for Swollen Feet
A dialogue in a Venice visit pivots to shoe comfort as an advertising insert promotes Allen's Foot-Ease. The copy promises cooling relief for swollen hot feet, relief for blisters and corns, and states trial packages are free with sales through druggists and shoe stores. The scene shifts to a humorous exchange about heat and compensation.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy, N
No-To-Bac Keynes a Tone in Inverted Nerves
A fragmentary ad copy claims No-To-Bac tightens nerves like tuning a guitar and aids tobacco users by relaxing nerves. It mentions Judge Gaskill sentencing a thief to four years for robbing seventy-two cents. Notices invite inventors to exhibi t theft models at the Trans Mississip pi Expo and offer free patent books from Sues & Co.
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Dredd
Gaskill
Loston
Sues & Co
Bee Ride
Omaha
Nebr
Half Fare Trip to Washington for National Education Meet
Tickets sold from all points to Washington via Chesapeake and Ohio Railway for July 2 to 6 one fare plus $2.00. Return valid until July 15 with possible extension to August. Travel includes visits to East coast resorts and Hampton Roads. sleeper reservations via U S Truitt, passenger agent, 234 Clark Street, Chicago.
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Washington
D. C
Retorn
Chesapeake and Ohio
National Educational Association
Argu
Old Point Comfort
Hampton Roads
North Atlantic
U. S
Meeting at Washington Train With Wisconsin Educators
The Big Four and Chesapeake and Ohio Railways plan a special Wisconsin party train leaving Chicago on Tuesday July 5th at 1 p.m. for Washington arriving the next afternoon. It includes leading Wisconsin educators, with a stop at White Sulphur Springs for breakfast and a concert on the morning of the 6th. The route boasts mountain and river scenery and battlefield sites. One fare plus two dollars membership fee for round trip. bicycles carried free. Write W Sparks at 234 Clark Street, Chicago for maps rates and sleeping car reservations.
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Washington
Big Four
Chesapeake & Ohio Railways
N. A. Wisconsin
Chicago
Wisconsin
White Sulphur Springs
He W. Sparks
Clark Street
Chicazo
Electric Fans in Sleeping Cars by B and O South Western
Baltimore and Ohio South Western Railway adds 18 inch rotary electric fans to sleeping cars at Cincinnati Louisville and St Louis stations to cool air and improve comfort after 10 p m. Cars stay until after midnight and have earned favorable comments from travelers. Also promotes homeseeker ads for western Minnesota and South Dakota along the Chicago North Western line with low prices and easy terms. End.
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Baltimore and Ohio South-Western Railway
Cincinnati
Louiseville
St Louis
Chicago & North-Western
Minnesota
South Dakota
W. B. Kuiskern
G. P
Pikh Ave
Chicago
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America
Tie
Rishi
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Earth
Cat
Heaven
Europe
Staines
T. Buchanan Read
Powde
Kitts
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Desans OF
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Figaro
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Russia
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Ilinois
Kent
Illnois
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Maconpia
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Winds
Japan
Frankbies
Yokohama
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Katsura
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Philadelphia
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Itiaza Henry Rhawn
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Fox Chase
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