Fruits of the Field Head of the Department Discusses Agricultural Issues
The annual report from the Secretary of Agriculture covers general work and special recommendations. It notes butter export viability, seeking Paris and Hamburg markets, and argues for USDA inspection labels on butter and cheese. It discusses dairy, grain supplies to Europe, and plans to expand trade in the Pacific, China seas, and insular dependencies, plus the need for farm education and pest control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China Seas
Japan
United States
Denmark
Cain
Great Britain
Beer
Department
Etary Wilson
Women Pray at Polls in Macon for Prohibition Fight
In Macon Georgia about 500 women gathered at election precincts to advocate prohibition. They formed choirs and prayed at polling places as factions debated the issue. The vote rejected prohibition by about 1000, and the women alleged fraud and planned to contest the election.
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Macon
South
Telegraph Companies Must Pay War Tax Stamps
Judge Terkins at Carthage Missouri decides in Howard Gray vs Western Union Telegraph Company the plaintiff wins three cents plus costs for war tax stamps charged after the first adoption. New trial denied and arrest of judgment overruled. Also notes on Great Lakes naval authority and Carnegie building plan in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Terkins
Howard Gray
Western Union Telegraph Company
Battleship Wisconsin Launched in San Francisco Ceremony
The Battleship Wisconsin was launched at Union Iron Works in San Francisco with thousands of spectators. Miss Elizabeth Stephenson of Wisconsin christened the ship while Miss Lucile Gage pressed the button to set it afloat. The event featured remarks by Commodore Watson and Major Phelan, a school flag presentation, and an ode by Clara Ina Price. The ship's dimensions and power estimates were announced as the ceremony concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
San
San Francisco
Union Iron Works
Housetons
Elizabeth Stephenson
Lucile Gage
Gage
California
Irving M. Scott
Phelan
Margaret Duff
Irving M. Scott Grammar School
Watson
Mare Island
Secretary of the Navy
Clark
Milligad
Oregon
Clara Ina Price
Miss Gage
Mr. Scott
Miss Stepherson
Zi Yaie
Consic
Maxi- Traum
Cers
New Bishop of JOWs and a Contested Diocesan Election
The document discusses Dr. Morrison stepping to church leadership, Dr. Paroilare NX and a contested election for Dr. Green at a Sacred Office. Accusations and rumors from Shawneetown, Chicago, and Cedar Rapids are cited. Dr. Green pleads innocence as Col. Clark defends him with supporting evidence. The scene unfolds amid investigation details and high church scrutiny.
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Morrison
Kev
Paroilare
Ose
George I
Mente
Ges Moines
Tr. Green
Ebar
wVidenve
Lou
Ste Eenrr
Green
Shawneetown
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Dr. Green
Henying
DE. Greex
Charles A. Clark
Spanish American War Chronology of Key Events
A condensed timeline of the Spanish American War covering naval actions from February to November. Highlights include maneuvers around Havana harbor, San Juan Hill fighting, Cardenas, Santiago de Cuba operations, the destruction of Cervera's fleet, U S Marines at Caimanera, and the Paris peace settlement terms.
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Havana
Apriu
Br Congress
Cuba
Massville
Buena Venrra
Dewer de
Monisso
Manila Bay
Bagley
Cardenas
Wervera
Santiago de Cuba Bar
Hobson
Santiago Harbor
United States
Caimanera
Camerd
Spain
Shafter
Buiggiri
Libozer
Camou
Malate
Sysia
Paris
Provisions of the Treaty on Cuba and Puerto Rico Cession
The article lists terms of a treaty including cession of Porto Rico and the Philippine archipelago to the United States for 20 million dollars, evacuation of Cuba, Guam, and islands in the Carolines, restoration of treaties, religious liberty, and release of political prisoners. It notes telegraphic and naval station rights, costs of war to both nations, and casualty figures, with Spain's official losses undetermined.
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Porto Rico
United State
Cuba
Guam
Ladrones
Philippine Archipelago
United States
Carolines
Kusk
Malan
Spain
NATIO
Maine
Spaie
Volunteers to Muster Out Start of Peace Era
The article notes the U S volunteer army will begin muster-out after the Paris peace treaty, with limited releases likely soon. The administration resists full discharge to keep garrisons in Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines, hoping Congress will fund stronger regular forces for new territories. It targets units first sent to the front for early muster-out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Congress
Sousa Ordered to Pay Ada Blakely One Hundred Thousand
The New York court ordered John Philip Sousa to pay Ada P. Blakely widow of David Blakely one hundred thousand dollars. The sum covers music compositions management and a share of profits through May 28 1897. This decision may end more than a year and a half of litigation.
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David Blakely
John Philip Sousa
New York
Eanet
Ada P. Blakely
Blakely
Sensa
Portland Steamer Lost With All On Board
The Portland of the Boston and Portland Steamship Company wrecked near High Head light at 10 o clock Sunday marz. Fifty seven people aboard perished, with thirty five bodies recovered by the High Head life saving crew. Wreckage and cargo valued around 25000 dollars. Shipping losses mount across New England with numerous schooners ashore and several vessels sunk along Cape Cod and the Maine coast.
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Portland
Boston and Portland Steamship Company
Boston
Sundarmoranz
Highland Light
High Head
New England
Eastport
New Haven
Conn
Fitreen
Boston City
Massachusetts
Cape Cod
Salem
Gloucester
Quincy
Vineyard Haven
Maine
Rockland
Belfast
Reston Harbor
Renorta
German Author Urges Childhood Study and Work Limits
G Solomon advocates a child focused regime with three hours daily work at age seven and nine years of age to sustain health. An incendiary fires the J D House milk dairy stables near Dug Gill Minnesota, killing 19 cows and destroying most buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Solomon
Siwald
J. D. Bouse
Dug Gill
Mfo
Mellrachs Celebrate World Tour By Wheel Across Globe
The Mellrachs of Chicago completed their around-the-world journey aboard wheeled conveyances, reaching Chicago on Thursday afternoon after starting in Onstago Vet. 1, 1935, with stops along the Yangtze and Hunan regions, though some route details remain unclear.
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Mellrachs
Chicago
Asd
A. Darwin Meflrath
Onstago Vet
Iss
Hunan
Mellraths Travel 25,000 Miles on Century Road Club Expedition
Mr and Mrs Mellrath of the Century Road Club of America report a 25,000 mile journey by land. They crossed Bermah Teciy Persia Russia Austria Germany France and Great Britain before Kulirad Pass where Mrs Mellrath sustained frostbite requiring amputation. Officials aided them and escorts joined from New York to Chicago with city welcome receptions along the route.
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Bermah
Teciy
Persia
Russia
Austria
Germany
France
Great
Kulirad Pass
Meilrath
Wheat Not Fit for Market in North Dakota Loss
James H. Wilson stated in St Paul that snow and rain have ruined thousands of acres of wheat in shock in northern North Dakota. He estimated about 19,000,000 bushels will be unusable, with little profit to farmers.
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North Dakota
Ceed
Janes H. Wilson
St. Paul
Weather and gale map notes and early election tally
Wheat under snow bars thrashing delaying market readiness as rain and snow cripple harvest. A map of the New England coast depicts a deadly gale causing extensive damage and loss. Keokuk doctors Morrison Green Mellwain vote counts show Morrison elected unanimously on second ballot.
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New Exghand
Theodore N. Morrizon
R. C. Mellwain
Keokuk
Mortison
Green
Mellwain
Cornell
Regulars for Garrisons Sent to Cuba
Regular regiments will form the core of any garrison in Cuba while volunteers are mustered out. If Congress approves a larger army, volunteers now in service are unlikely to be sent. Manila volunteers seek return, with regulars ready to replace them as plans firm up. Availability focuses on western regiments already serving at Santiago.
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Cuba
Congress
Manila
War Department
Santiago
Cuban insurgents seize Plat del Rio as U S troops near
Cuban insurgents who took possession of the city of Plat del Rio welcome American flag carriers and declare they hold the city to maintain order until United States troops arrive. The entry follows Sqirmish forces under Velasco evacuating the area amid crowds.
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Plat del Rid
Ger. Velasco
Blanco predicts Spain's prosperity after war ends
The New York Herald quotes Havana via Gen Blanco saying Spaniards would accept any treaty with the United States and honor all terms. He denounces the war as unholy but sees Cuba and the Philippines remaining Spanish in sentiment and anticipates revived trade and a larger market in the colonies as Spain’s prosperity dawns.
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New York Herald
Havana
Blanco
Spain
United States
Bianco
Cuba
Philippines
Gen Blanco
Insurgents Reject Philippine Islands Cession
Madrid reports from the Philippine Islands say insurgents will not recognize the cession of the islands to the United States and vow to resist. It is claimed the U S would need 70 609 troops to quell the rebellion while insurgents hold 10 000 Spanish prisoners forced to serve against Americans. A Spanish chamber of commerce delegation met the Queen Regent and urged reforms and intercession for the prisoners’ release and for pardons for Filipinos transported to Spain.
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Madrid
Philippine Islands
United States
Spanish Chambers of Commerce
Two Hundred Jepers at Large and Epidemic in Ma pila
Notes of Current Events report a large number of Jepers at large in Ma pila with smallpox epidemic spreading. Fourteen Texans led by Lieut. Gates have gone to Cubs for Government police Cat. Japan agrees to cooperate with Great Britain to restore conditions in China to former status. Miss Sue Pacberry of Sedalia Missouri has died at White Sulphur Springs Montana while visiting her brother.
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Mapila
Lieut
Gates
Japan
Great Britain
China
Sue Pacberry
Sedalia
Aroppe
White Sulphee Springs
Mont
United States Merchant Marine and Hawaii Territory Debate
The text reviews U S merchant ships by region and year 1898 notes Hawaii becoming a U S territory by July 4 and the Hawaiian commission report details a territorial government with a congressional delegate and local legislature. It cites pay scales during war and peace, manpower in volunteers and regulars about 160000, plus tax data by state and per district. It mentions recruiting challenges for the regular army due to Spanish War hardships and tropical disease fears. It also covers personnel announcements from the Butler/Fowler families, presidential postmaster appointments, Captain Gridley’s widow pension, and proposals for a Chickamauga Park water and sewer plan.
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Hawaii
United States
Congress
Hawaiian Commission
Ouslom
Morgan
Hitt
Justice Pyear
Hawaiian Supreme Court
Dole
Islands Ofhe Commission
Islands
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DE. Monlizon
Partol Rico
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Wiltaite
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Jane
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Gridley
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