Navy secret service Ensign Ward in Spain and Porto Rico
Ensign H. H. Ward, early war navigator, served as secret agent in Cadiz and Porto Rico, then reported from the West Indies and Mediterranean. His covert work helped inform the Navy Department on Spanish naval strength and movements, while other officers faced inquiry and public testimony on war planning and supply issues in Cuba and the Philippines.
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Ensign Ward
War Board
Spain
Cadiz
Porto Rico
Buck
Gen
Miles
Washington
Navy
Navy Department
Naval War Board
H. H. Ward
Navigation Bureau
Whittlesey
Rowan
Wats
Whitney
Porto Ca
Ward
West Indies
San Juan
Cervera
Theavy Department
Newland
Porto
Long Time Fugitive Bates Arrested in Chicago
John L Bates, who escaped from Anamosa jail nineteen years ago, was arrested in Chicago and to be sent back to Chester Illinois to serve a three year term plus two in Joliet. He is rumored to be the heir to thirty thousand dollars left by his father in 1892 but fears arrest would prevent him claiming it.
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Destruc
Caickamauga 2
Porto Rico
Merritt
Wesler
Havana
General Weyler
Cerro
Alocalde
Santiago de Las Vegas
Fort Azares
Russell B. Harrison
Harrison
North Carolina
Weyler
Lee
Julio Sanguily
John L. Bates
Chicago
Anamosa
Jaws
Chester
Ill
Peniten Itiary
Joliet
Policy on ratification of the treaty stirs 1900 race
Bayans policy prompts vote to ratify the peace treaty with Spain while party lines may split over expansion. Clark Howell reports that Bryan supports ratification as a party duty, with debates on expansion postponed after treaty resolution. New party issue prospects loom as Democrats and Republicans diverge. Also notes mine attacks, Altgeld for mayor, and Governor Tanner's illness.
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New York
Clark Howell
Democratic National Committee
Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
Washington
Congress
Senate
Bryan
House
Pacific
Spain
Philippine
Philippines
Cation
Howell
Cuba
Howell Sa
Public Work ContractsBlocked by Union Labor Rule
Supreme Court reverses Adams vs Brennan ruling on a school contract with the Guilding Traces council requiring only union labor. The decision says such provisions discriminate against nonunion citizens and raise tax costs. Other briefs note Congress quits for holidays and isolated local incidents of lynching and arson.
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Chicago
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Davenport's Big Store Christmas Gift Line
The finest selection of novel ties and staples within the furniture range available for Christmas delivery. Hundreds of styles include fancy rockers odd pieces parlor goods dressing tables music cabinets parlor tables ladies desks chiffoniers book cases and more.
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Davenport
Wantine's New York Holiday Gift Assortment Highlight
A vivid plug for Wantine's New York showcasing a beautiful holiday gift assortment. Bright mention of selection ideal for gift buyers seeking stylish presents this season.
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New York
Local listings of street and venue addresses
A compilation of names paired with street and avenue intersections including H Kirdorf 16th street and 3d avenue James Given Market square George Schafer 2d avenue between 16th and 17th streets Ford Gross 20th street between 1st and 2d avenues Fred Musfeldt 24th street and 5th avenue Otto Patting Casino saloon John Joers opposite C R I P depot A C Hanson 5th avenue and 46th street Joseph Dietz 18th street and 4th avenue Ernst Leffler 4th street and 4th avenue Louis Laeske Opera House saloon Joseph Huber Moline avenue Thomas Greehey Moline avenue Peter Ayers 24th street and 4th avenue Claus Franck 17th street and 4th H Van Hecke 17th street and 4th Nelson Session 16th street and 4th Pphaff 17th street and 7th avenue H Holdorf 12th street and 7th avenue
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Ed Kautz
Richelieu
William Catton
White Seal
Gus Stengel
Bismarck
William J. Dressen
2D Avenue
Luther Harms
18Th Street
1St Avenue
Ed Murrin
21St Street
4Th Avenue
Herman Schwecke
20Th Street
4Th Avenues
Gus Lehnert
5Th Street
3D Avenue
H. Kirdorf
16Th Street
James Given
Market Square
George Schafer
Ford Gross
Fred Musfeldt
24Th
5Th Avenue
Otto Patting
Louis Laeske
Opera House
Joseph Huber
Moline Avenue
Thomas Greehey
Peter Ayers
24Th Street
Nelson & Session
P. Phaff
17Th Street
7Th Avenue
H. Holdorf
12Th Street
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WAR Board AT Work
General Miles
Nelson A Miles
United States Army
Wesley Merritt
Manila
War Investigation Commission
Santiago
United States
Daca
Corbin
Alger
Secretary of War
Seaburn
Uncle Sam
Pekin
Ministster Conder
Jnso
Shanghai
Sagasta
Madrid
Wichita
Kas
Arkansas Valley
Kansas
Colorado
Hood
Roya
Bayan
St. Louis
Terre
Lentzberg
St. Clair County
Bameckal
William H. Perry & Sons
Altgeld
John P. Altgeld
Tanner
Springfield
Executive Mansion
Ball
Bulls Gough
Atall Druggists
Proctor
Bailey
Decatur
Ala
William Simmes
First
Alabama Regiment
Bud Norton
Town Creek
Moulton
Deadwood
S. D
Mike Hennessy
Lead
John O'Connell
Hennessy
Crown Hill
Wantine
Brady St
Ee Eee
Eae Rt
Kerseys
the London
M. McKinney
5Co
46Th Street
S. Pearson
Emil Thorn
26Th Street
Sth Avenue
John Joers
A.C. Hanson
Joseph Dietz
Ernst Leffler
4Th Street
Claus Franck
H. van Hecke
E. Thierman
Fifth Avenue
A. Wehling
8Th Avenue
C. C. Kroeger
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