Charge at San Juan Hero Worth Returns Home
Colonel William S. Worth of the Thirteenth United States Infantry arrived at Governors Island after the San Juan hill assault wounded four times. He led his brigade under heavy fire, remained in command until struck in the chest, and with his orderly Corporal John Keller carried from the field. Worth is expected to recover in about a month, and his promotion to brigadier general of volunteers was noted in dispatches.
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William S. Worth
Thirteenth United States Infantry
Governors Island
San Juan Hill
Worth
Governors Iland
John Keller
Thirteenth Infantry
Siboney
Apri
Sprague
New York City
Colonel Worth
el Caney
Charles A. Wikoff
Smith
Thirteenth
Wikoff
Emerson L. Kis Cum
Philip H. Ellis
James Fornance
Harry G. Cavenaugh
Cavenaugh
Keller
Beller
Sam Juan
Destruction at Santiago Maria Teresa Captain Tells Tale
Second Captain Macorchon of the Maria Teresa recounts the destruction of Spanish ships at Santiago. He describes misfired plans, fierce American fire, and heavy Spanish losses while praising American gunnery and fearing Spain’s fate if war expands to the homeland.
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Saya
Spain
Pielke
MacOrphon
Santiago
Maria Teresa
Merrimac
Brooklyn
Texas
Iowa
Vizcaya
Oregon
Cienfuagos
Havana
America
War talk aboard ships at Santiago harbor
An officer of the Colon and a companion of the Vizcaya discuss conditions at Santiago, noting scarce provisions, mainly rice, and questions about American losses. Spanish officers express distress over the disaster and reveal beliefs about American strength, while prisoners are treated as friends rather than enemies, according to a special New York Herald correspondent.
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Colon
Vizcaya
Santiago
Maria Teresa
Spain
America
New York Herald
Omaha Exposition Excur sion Tickets On Sale Daily
The Omaha Exposition invites visitors to explore the North Western Line with excursion tickets available daily. Tickets offer flexible durations and rates, making the event accessible for longer or shorter sojourns. For more information contact Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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Omaha Exposition
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western I'y
Fragmentary ad copy for Fonan's Rock Mount Tea
A damaged OCR fragment promotes Fonan's Rocky Mount Tea with a compliment to a wife and family appeal. The text mentions a friend and uses poetic language about brightness and springtime, but the meaning is incomplete and unclear.
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Rocky Mountain
Fonan
War News Summary From Guantanamo And Beyond
The report notes a July 7 skirmish at Guantanamo Harbor between a Spaniard detachment and a 30 man American launch crew aboard the gunboat Hencester. Four Spaniards died. no Americans harmed. Yellow fever ravages Guantanamo City with about fifteen deaths daily. References mention Admiral Cervera and General Parez, with light commentary on imperial figures and a War is Hell sentiment attributed to Sherman.
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United States
Guantanamo
Cuba
Ponce
Guantanamo Harbor
Associated Press
Guantanamo City
Parez
Birthday of Lady Somerset Declared Fresh Air Mission Day
The Aug. 8 birthday of Lady Somerset is set aside as Fresh Air Mission Day. The Ren wick WCGTU group is invited to Mrs Ed Wood's home for their regular meeting. Gladstone’s remark on Sabbath observance as preserving health is featured.
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Lady Somerset
W. CG. TU
Renwick
Ed. Wood
Gladstone
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