Return of Nebraska Volunteers From Philippines in San Francisco
Volunteers from the Philippines arrive in San Francisco welcomed by large crowds. Nebraska regiments lead the homecoming, with Presidio camp preparations aiding discharge and rest before final return home. The escort includes Utah artillery and Sixth Cavalry, while Governor and local officials join celebrations marking a proud, vivid reception.
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Bome
Philippines
San Pruawasea
Far East
San Francisco
California
Lome
War Department
Pre Sidio
Nebraska
Francisco
Manila
Weil
Eself
Presidio
I’eupsrisanmans
Haarett
Bemn
Fenth
Counoy
Mississippis
Poypter
Market Street
San
Shifter
Utah
Coronel Barrett
LA Ania
Luzon
Pregdio
Tresidio
Mulford
Rede
Utah Artillery
Grant
Salt Lake Guy
Insiani
Towa
Hitachi
Patriotism Teacher Plans Porto Rico Flag Gift
Colonel Allen C. Bakewell, senior vice commander of Lafayette Post No 140, will lead a G A R encampment event in Philadelphia. He distributed United States flags to Porto Rican schools at Lafayette Post expense, teaching patriotism to children as governor Black appointed him lieutenant colonel for the mission. Bakewell, a longtime G A R member, resided at 479 Fifth Avenue and helped recruit 3,000 volunteers for the Spanish American War.
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al Jen C. Bakewell
Lafayette Post
Department of New York
United States
Porto Rico
Bakewell
Comonel Allen C. Barewell Pearance
Torto Rico
American postal service in Manila after Spanish rule
The Spanish American War showed the U S postal system could adapt quickly to new duties in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines A Manila post office rebuilt from Spanish crude methods with two language operations and dual delivery windows reflects Americanization and progress in mail service despite initial obstacles
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Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Post Office Department
Spain
West
Tridbes
Hule
Congress
Tostaille
Orient
Uansorit
San Francisco
Manila
Vaillé
Esial
Cantal
Crty
United States
Signa
U.S. Plo
Hiu
Iime
Tun Gwe
Commanders in South Africa reshuffle under Walker
Replacing Major General Hitler with Lieutenant General Sir Frederick Wood in the British forces of South Africa, Walker, a 50 year old Scots officer, has a long service record from Kaffir War to Bechuanaland and Egypt. He was recently in command of the western district and holds the KB and CMG.
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Hitler
Frederick Wood Utestign
Walker
South Africa
Wasland
South Afric
Frederick Forbassier-Wala Eel
Gc BR
Limeuuen
Ingeyane
Ehowe
Mort Pearson
Tugela
Bechuanal
A Pretty Romance Kinsey Marries Guatemalan Heiress Son
The story recounts Kate Kinsey 17 marrying Jose Barillas son of former Guatemalan president Daedhus after heavy parental opposition on the Pacific coast. The couple wed at sea per a prior vow, later recognized by California courts, with Kinsey and her family traveling to Guatemala for visits and a final, happy union.
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Kinsey
San Francisco
Bach Siles
Jose Lo Barillay
Daedhus
Guatemela
Mass Kate Kinsey
Siu PiLuelscan
Pacific Coast
Wy Vigilant
Kate Kinsey Barillas
Supreme Court of California
Barillas
Mme. Barillas
Kansey
Guatemala
Miss Kansey
Southland
One Armed Youth Sets Record Race Across the Nation
Albert Roe, a 19 year old messenger with one arm, begins a bicycle tour from New York to San Francisco to beat the existing cross country record. He uses a specially built cycle with a centered grip and a lever for extra leverage. After leaving Chicago accompanied by Postal Telegraph officials, Roe proceeds to Omaha and other major western cities, planning a stop at his home in Grinachfa.
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Albert V Roe
Roe
New York
San Francisco
Syracuse
True
ALBERT V_ EOE
Chicago
Postal Telegraph Company
Roc
Omaha
Grinachfa
Our New Destroyers Launching and Build Details
The piece outlines the development of new high speed torpedo boats for the U S Navy including the Bailey Strugham and Craven class designs. It notes construction authorization by Congress on March 2 1897 and contracts with Gas Engine and Power Company and Harlan and Mollinworth for two ships and details about size propulsion armament and readiness timelines.
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Bailey
Uncle Sam
Dahlgren
Craven
Stingham
Titus
Dahigien
de Craven
Gailey
Thornycrest
A& A
Torpedo Banat Desireret
Striacham
Comsg
A Diamond Lover In Love Turns Gems To Jewelry
A Boston gem collector prized three perfectly matched diamonds in rose wine and yellow. He kept them unset to admire their sparkle with a jewelers’ loupe. Cupid changed fate when one diamond became an engagement ring and the remaining two were set into jewelry.
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WELCOMING _ TRE VOLUNTEERS
H. R. Gahan
Keystone State
Philippines Americ
AY John BP
Williutghby
Graf
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