Republican Nominations State Officers and Federal Candidates
Republican nominations list the State Governor William A. Stone and Lieutenant Governor J. P. S. Gobin with James W. Latta for Secretary of Internal Affairs and W. W. Por for Superior Court. Congressmen-at-Large Samuel A. Davenport and Galuhba A. Grow are named.
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William A. Stone
J. P. S. Gobin
James W. Latta
Wudgeee Superior Court
W. W. Por
Samuel A. Davenport
Galubha A. Grow
Legislative district assignments listed in Senate and House
The notice lists the Twentieth District Senator James C. Vaughan from Hiouss, and the First District John R. Farr along with Fourth District Johan F. Reynolds. The terse item names the district representatives without further context.
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Senate
Twentieth Dist
James C. Vaughan
Hiouss
John R. Farr
Johan F. Reynolds
Governor-elect vows to heal divisions and reform abuses
A candidate pledges to serve all Pennsylvanians as governor with honesty and modesty and to curb costly investigations and partisan fault lines. He praises the Porto Rican citizens for embracing American citizenship ahead of some current voters. he asserts public duty over party loyalty and aims to win broad approval through steady, principled governance.
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Shell
Pennsylvania
Gosep
Public mood on Spain indemnity and Philippine policy
The piece argues Spain owes indemnity for American losses and notes moderation in pressing claims. It states territorial compensation is inevitable and Cuba and Puerto Rico are first in mind, with the Philippines to follow. It emphasizes cautious, informed policy and calls for calm, principled public commentary.
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Spain
Porto Rico
Cuba
Philippines
Death of Prince Bismarck Shakes German Destiny
The article honors Prince Otto Leopold von Bismarck as a dominant 19th century figure shaping German history. It notes his role in expelling Austria from the Germanic body, provoking Franco-Prussian war, securing Metz Alsace Lorraine and Strasbourg, and guiding Germany’s rise under a loyal, God fearing leadership. It contrasts his early misgivings with later adulation and underscores his lasting influence on continental Europe. It also briefly references American figures Merritt and Dewey in context of Aguinaldo.
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Otto Leopold von Bismarck
Napoleon
Prince Metternich
William of Orange
Biemarck
Germany
Bismarck
Baron von Stein
Hardenberg
Scharnhorst
Piemarck
Austria
France
Metz
Alsace-Lorraine
Strasburg
William
Whleh
Europe
Bremarck
Tie
Penny papers lose out in wartime prices
The author argues Chicago papers return to two cent pricing as business prudence requires. Penny papers rely on ads or poor content, harming public morale. Better funded papers can focus on dignity and independence, while readers and advertisers shape editorial direction amid high production costs. A remark likens Miles' men to cigar risks versus rifles.
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Chicago
Typhoid Outbreak at Camp Alger Shows Mixed Health
The typhoid outbreak at Camp Alger has grown, while general camp health and sanitation have been questioned. Reports indicate Dunn Loring soldiers show improvement with no fever cases, underscoring uneven conditions across the camp.
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Alger
Camp Alger
Dunn Loring
Typhoid warnings and public health notes in a 1900s column
A dated public health column warns that typhoid spreads via water milk and ice cream and urges changed camping grounds and cautious food handling. It contrasts U S promoter frauds with Henry Irving's lawsuit and notes Americans and Cubans must learn to understand each other while patience governs cross border discourse.
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Camp Alger
Mediaal Department
Foreign Commerce of the United States in 1898 Exports Rise
The Bureau of Statistics reports 1898 foreign trade details for the United States. Exports to all regions rose in manufactures and agricultural products while imports fell, especially in manufactured goods and foodstuffs. Asia and Europe show notable shifts with increases in exports and mixed changes in imports, and a wide range of commodity groups reflect the year’s trading patterns.
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Washington
Ohour
United States
Bureau of Stotiatice
FS Atari
FASA
Sas
Bswdsiel
Ise
Staal Im Te
Tate
Isis
Europe
South America
Asia
Occinion
Cubans Defended in Star Interview on Guiantanamo Allies
The Washington Star features Charles M. Pepper defending the Cubans at San Juan and Guantanamo Bay. Pepper praises their bearing in capitulation ceremonies and notes General Shafter Lawton and U S Marines acknowledge Cuban merit while detractors go unnamed.
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Washington Star
Star
Charles M. Pepper
San Jiago
Pepper
United States
Air
Gineral Shafter
Acema
Pinerd
General Shafter
Garcia
Battingo
Lawton
Smail
Guantanamo Bay
Camp McCalla
Cal- Maneta
Samaset
Bantings
Viva McCalla
Erale Bhafter
Banquet at Greatest Show in Glasgow
Independence Day and Mr Bailey birthday were celebrated at the Greatest Show with a lavish dinner. Meeere Klein & Kohl catered in a huge tent stocked with color flags, portraits of Mr Bailey, and mementos honoring Glasgow, Bedlondon, Sampson, and Barnum & Bailey.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Mr Bailey
Meeere
Klein & Kohl
Mr. Bailey
Spain
Sampson
Barnum & Bailey
Rain of steel and death in battle at Santiago Bay
The Vizcaya met the Brooklyn at Santiago where the Brooklyn unleashed a ferocious bombardment. In five minutes the Brooklyn fired heavy ammunition totaling about 1080 dollars, raking Vizcaya fore and aft and killing eight Spaniards.
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Vizcaya
Brooklyn
Santiago
Schley
Spenland
Kim
Porto Rico’s Future
The Indianapolis News argues the United States should consider Porto Rico as a near, manageable acquisition within American influence. It warns that holding Morty Rico signals inconsistency on Cuba and the Philippines, and that seizing the island would avoid European questions while expanding U.S. territory.
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Indianapolis
Cuba
Philippines
Porto Rico
Morty Rico
Stop Knockining the Cubans From Pittsburg Dispatch
Opinion piece argues against antagonizing Cubans and rejects U S overreach in Cuba. It contends the Cuban problem should be resolved without turning Cubans into enemies or forcing the United States to assume Spain's role, preserving core aims in the region.
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United States
Spain
Summer Footwear Sale Sprints to Clearance
Our annual July and August sale of Summer Footwear is now on. All our stock must go to make room. You need the shoes and we need space, so hurry in for deals across all sizes and styles.
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Ruesets
Anti Cuban Crusade Questioned as Harmful
An editorials questions whether an anti Cuban campaign is mere irresponsibility or occult inspired, arguing it can only cause harm.
Porto Rico in a Nutshell from Leslie's Weekly
A summary of Porto Rico's size population and resources noting its area about 3.87 miles and population around 600,000. San Juan is the chief city with 23,000 inhabitants, major exports coffee sugar molasses and tobacco, eight districts, and telegraph and railway lines. It highlights coffee tobacco cocoanuts bananas and potential as a U S coaling station. suggests annexation terms likely include Porto Rico.
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Porto Rico
Cuba
Rhode Island
Connecticut
San Juan
Pocce
San Germain
Vieques
United States
Havana
Spain
Brewer Sets Peace Terms Cited by Supreme Court Comment
Associate Jantha Brewer of the United States Supreme Court spoke on settling peace with terms available to herself. The Kansas City Star reports her assertion that the United States is amply able to decide the question without any compromise from others.
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Kansas City Star
Jantha Brewer
United States Supreme Court
Ewanell Vo
United States
Supreme Court of the
None of His Business in Philippines Policy
Excerpt from the Brooklyn Citizen condemns Emperor ooam for probing U S intentions in the Philippines. The piece states such queries are none of his business and compares U S actions to Britain not questioning American decisions. It argues the Philippines campaign does not invade German or British territory.
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Brooklyn
Ooam
United States
Philippines
Phillippines
Ger
Great Midsummer Lamp Sale Announcement
An ad promotes a lamp sale running until September 1 offering discounts from 25 to 50 percent on Banquet, Princess, and Table Lamps. The seller aims to reduce stock and invites buyers seeking bargains.
Midsummer Reflections by Emerson
A fragmentary Emerson verse piece evokes hot midsummer days and tranquil landscapes. The lines describe long days, sweet Indian wildernesses, immortal leisure, and firm cheerful rustic imagery.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Sale notices on men's shirts and accessories
One Lot Men's Soft Front Negligee Shirts with separate cuffs for white collar. An assorted lot of soft front shirts with attached collars. Two Lots Boys' unflaundred shirt waists. Broken lots and many ladies items. Big sale discounts on neckwear, heals, and Balbriggan shirts and drawers at low prices.
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King Walats
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