Iowa Towns Vote 1 Per Cent Railroad Tax
Bedford approves the one percent railroad tax for the Minnesota Iowa & Union line by a vote of 405 to 16 while residents deride the Dubuque water company over poor quality water. Panam reels from the arrest of Charles La Follett for alleged attempted criminal assault on a minor as hog cholera appears near Mason City. Bert Riley’s barn near Stanhope burns with heavy loss unknown causes. Dennis Husted killed by eastbound train near Muscatine. Decorah opera house fire causes major losses with high insurance. Des Moines yellow fever immunes organized for Cuba service. A Des Moines employee escapes hospital and dies after a fall from a window. A five month old dies of accidental smothering in Des Moines. Sioux City bridge tax upheld, enabling $200,000 to go to the Combination Bridge Company. Rock Island doubles Iowa line from Davenport to West Liberty with further extensions planned. Breach of promise notice filed at Black Hawk county court by Ela Watson of Cedar Falls against Wellington Rickert of Waterloo. Boone district court sees sensational alienation case between William Shall and Oscar I. Arie involving a barber and a wealthy dealer family.
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Jowa and Barrows waifs travel 150 miles to Mt Aye home
The Barrows siblings Vern aged 5 and Katie aged 12 walked from Lingulu Neb to Mt Aye, after their mother’s death and their father’s abandonment. They were found by chance by half uncle A G C Myne, who provided food and clothing. The story recalls a big judgment paid in a breach of promise suit involving Bis Co and notes various state financial issues and local court cases.
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Miles Leads Porto Rico Expedition From Cuba
General Miles commands the expedition against Porto Rico, sailing from Siboney, Cuba toward Porto Rico with naval support from Massachusetts and Cincinnati. Additional troops from Tampa, Newport News, and New York align for the assault as waves of transports carry thousands of soldiers, mules, and supplies, while Gen Wilson's division joins the effort.
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Dewey Demands German Ships Follow Blockade Rules
Dewey telegraphed admiral von Diedrichs to confirm whether the United States and Germany are at peace or at war and to demand German warships change course. Von Diedrichs gave a verbal apology and argued ships may enter Manila Bay freely, but Dewey asserted Manila is blockaded and ships must be controlled. The German admiral said he would consult senior officers before replying further.
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Trouble With Cubans Alarm In U S Cuban Alliance Strain
Strained relations between American troops and Garcia's Cubans grow as communication breaks and disagreements over actions at Santiago surface. Shafter's ban on Cubans entering Santiago to prevent looting angers Cubans and Garcia, who declines to help with surrender. Final casualty report shows 4,914 killed wounded or missing since landing in Cuba, with 1,553 wounded and 93 officers among the wounded.
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el Caney
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Cuba
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Miwere
Dicket Hospital
Surrender Questioned in Cape Mapmn Version of Cuban Surrender
A Spanish study questions the surrender of Santiago de Cuba and claims a letter attributed to Gen. Toral is apocryphal. It notes a telegraph debate between Capt. Gen. Glauco and Minister of War who urged leaving initiative to Toral. The article describes Toral's and Bianco's roles and the capitulation terms under controversy.
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Shafter
Ford
Glauco
Yeral
Bianco
Teng
Ianco
Toral
Poralageordin
Surrender Notice at Caimanera Ends Hostilities
In a sequence from Guantanamo Bay reports indicate Spanish forces at Caimanera received formal surrender terms from General Por troops after the flag went down. The gunboat Sandoval’s armament was disabled and many Spanish ships were destroyed as troops capitulated. overall about 5,000 guards were in the area with roughly 3,000 fit for service, sickness and wounds limiting others.
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Alicen
Sandova
Arrival of the Texas Red Cross steamer at Santiago
The Red Cross steamer arrived at 6 PM yesterday and again at dawn today. Dr. Elwell oversaw unloading of 1,400 tons of provisions, eight stores and one shed secured. About 1½ pounds per citizen were rationed as crowds broke in. troops later blocked access and ration tickets were issued under General McKibbin’s endorsement.
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Red Cross
Siago DE Cuma
Tely
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McKibbin
No Peace Prompts Enduring War Urges in Reports
Irid-Fight notes constant defense work at Spanish ports as public favors continued war to the death. Washserox reports Spain unlikely to offer peace before Havana fall, with policy to delay Cuba operations until fall. Garcia Report a death rumor from Siboney shocks Cubans. Franco-Brazilian lines dispute. Second Manila expedition announced. fever cases in Santiago capped at about two hundred, with mild yellow fever in General Dufield’s case. Breach to Jacksonville study by Third Nebraska infantry heads south.
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Garcia
New York
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Jamaica
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Blanco
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Dufield
Surrender Intercepted in Cuba as Spanish Forces Move Toward Americans
Troop of the Second Cavalry leads a forced march across the San district planning a staged surrender of 20,000 Spaniards in several towns including Lids Catalonia and Geantanmo under white flag protections. General Toral’s staff precedes news to post commanders. Wounded include Geo. Linares with a severely damaged arm. The city remains quiet after orders to close rum shops. Many Spanish soldiers seek American naturalization as American troops outweigh Spanish forces in armament.
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Miley
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Toral
EL Caner
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Mercedes
San
Congratulatory Messages From War Leaders
A damaged transcription reports thanks and praise sent to Major General Shafter and his troops after the Santiago campaign. The message honors bravery, endurance, and the deathless spirit of American soldiers under harsh heat and weather, with vows of mercy for the sick and gratitude from President McKinley and Secretary of War Alger.
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General Shafter
Santiago
Playa del Este
R.A. Aner
White
Acts of Dishonor Sparks Cuban Lighthouse Fire
The Journal's Key West special reports protests over surrender of Santiago and the Spanish light keepers at Cave Marsi and Cape Sucres. Fires burn the lighthouses as the Spanish garrison at Guayanaing City is said to have spiked the moon and blown up the image.
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Santiago
Cave Marsi
Cape Sucres
Cuba
Guantanaing City
OWA Patent Office Report Opens Provisional Protection Details
A letter outlines fees for patent drawings and records, provisional protection for one year, and caveat options. It notes delayed examination, subsequent sheets, and final printing upon allowance. Also mentions wartime dispatch and troop rosters as background context in Washington.
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Tnowas G. Oarwie & Co
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