Nebraska Briefs Touch Fire Loss and Public Work
A garbled Nebraska page notes a church project in Syracuse and damage to the Humboldt post office by fire. It lists military muster calls for Fort Omaha, a Lincoln bandmaster appointment, and a large upcoming American Fisheries Society meeting in Omaha with papers by H B Ward. Mentions a Columbus man dying after apoplexy, and a mail robbery sentence for J H Allen.
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Franklin County
Sidney
Sidney’ Stone Company
Lodge Pole Creek
Getty Bet Tay
Barry
Fort Omaha
Robert Brown
Lincol
Falls City
Omaha
W. L. May
Nebraska Fish -Commission
H. B.' Ward
University of“Nebraska
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J. D. Brewer
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Washington
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United States Supreme Court
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Omaha World-Herald
Nebraska Agricultural
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Treasury notes subscriptions reach near nine hundred million
Treasury department inquiries show total proposals for the government loan reaching 790 million, with subscriptions in varied amounts including 300 and 71 lex, 840000000, and 239 million awaiting future allotment. Syndicates offered bonuses and premiums, but this form is outside regular allotment. Savings bank deposits may rise as the six month interest period begins July 1.
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Washington
Daly
Treasury-Department
Wefma
Norkonth
Philippine insurgent leader in London reports US promise to Manila
In London July 2 a representative of General Aguinaldo asserts that before Aguinaldo left Hong Kong he promised Admiral Dewey not to enter Manila until American troops arrived. The envoy says a republic under US protection has been proclaimed in Cavite with Britain and Japan’s approval.
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London
Aguinaldo
Hong
Kong
Dewey
Manila
Cavite
United .States
Britain
Japan
Berlin
Unider
Sithe
Foreign” Office
Piscredit Ten PY
Canara
Suez Canal
Vailippinesis
Siscredit
Matanshizaa
Thera
Ates
Manile Hich
Transsports
Uncertain World War II Naval Movements Reported
Fragmentary dispatches describe ships near Port Said and Suez, with reference to American embassies and Japanese cruisers. Careful details about transit through the canal and Manila departure are unclear, but tensions and troop movements appear ongoing amid undefined positions of British and Spanish forces.
Egyptian coal seizure blocks ships at Port Said
The Egyptian government barred ships from taking coal at Port Said after a consular report claimed 20009 tons had been bought to fuel the Eastern squadron. Spaniards then waited repairs while authorities considered implications for United States vessels via the Suez Canal. Admiralty news suggested Camara’s torpedo destroyers would face monsoon season and possible withdrawal.
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Illin
Igmoon
Port Beibeyan Egalirtgoth
Spain
Wasumnatos
United ‘States
Broadbent
Watson
Mediterranean
Suezeinaround
Port Said
Department
Camaras
Thecaise
Navy Department
Philippines
Salisbury's Speech Read As Hint Of British Sympathy
The United Club reports Salisbury's remarks on the Philippines as signaling Britain’s sympathy with the United States amid the war. Critics say the premier aimed to balance power by implying Britain aligns with Washington, a view prompted by Germany’s stance on colonial matters.
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Ion
Marauis
Salisbury
United Club
Great Britain
Nno
Germany
Philippine Islands
United States
Postage Stamps Cannot Replace Revenue Tax Proof
Washington officials state postage stamps cannot substitute for revenue stamps except where government imprinted. If ordinary stamps are used for internal revenue purposes the documents tied to them will be unstamped. Shippers must pay the tax. express companies will collect at shipment, with stamps to be prepaid.
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Ny Ashington
Ci Tinternary Revenue
Internal Révenue
Dauve Open Slisemsaipgsthes
Susingss
Ada ‘Aj
WaAsumneton
Conta Tae Pioner
Sailroad
Ats
Seerehaall
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Aneteifer
Helms
Steriff
Shawned
Jainownin
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Bhimo
Peri
Newport
Genixal Merritt
Philippines
Spanish Neutrality Debated as Spain Protests Influence
Fragmentary dispatches describe protests from Spain and actions by U S cruisers near Puerto Rico. References to neutrality laws and cargo salvage attempts aboard the Spanish steamer Antonio Lopez indicate tensions in the Caribbean theater. A separate note reports the death of Newman in town and local politics in July.
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United States
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Balloon Observation Aids U S Troops At Santiago
A balloon used by U S forces over Santiago de Cuba provides wide area observation with telescopes and signals. General Miles reported the balloon high in the air this morning, offering views of Spanish fortifications, ships, and reinforcements, aiding strategic insight for the war effort.
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Santiago de Cuba
New York
Cervera
Americans suffer minor losses in Santiago fortifications probe
A Santiago dispatch from The Imparcial reports that Americans used a captive balloon to observe Santiago fortifications. It notes a skirmish yesterday in which several Americans were engaged, with one killed and two captured.
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Imparcial
Santiago
Shafter's Mortars and Cervera’s Float Examined
An early 20th century report details General Shafter’s eight 5-inch guns able to destroy Cervera’s fleet at two and a half miles with armor piercing shells. Ludlow questions the ships’ gun elevation, while explosive Jovite shells are noted as highly powerful. The piece cites U.S. artillery classifications and describes plans to target Santiago’s works.
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Cervera
W.sutxorox
General Shafter
Santiago
Spain
United States Artillery’ Service
Shafter
Htag
M. Melin
St Sith
Xestroy
Morsari Iil
America
Priest Went with Merritt and Francis Kooks Doherty
A damaged transcript mentions Rev Francis Kooks Doherty, a Paulist missionary, discussing Catholic affairs and U S military policy in Manila. It references American soldiers, natives, and religious sites with unclear surrounding details.
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Cathaliei
Amerigad
Francis
Kooks
Doherty
Manila
Majoe
Peivate Bayles
Fort Myer
Gimiod
Paolo Bts
Race Question Dominates Senate Discussion in July Session
The Senate debates an Anglo Saxon race issue tied to immigration and territorial expansion. Speakers warn of social and political costs as they oppose colonization schemes and fear adding millions of nonwhite residents to the United States.
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Senate
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Bate
Age of
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Ae Eddy
Abe Hele Erwe
Kota
Bae Em
Tennessee
Shar
Carolina
Porto Rico
Death and recruitment turmoil in St Louis area
Reports from July describe medical officials declaring a local recruit unfit for service due to excessive exercise and “bicycle heart.” A widow, Dora Klein, aged 64, was found dead amid grief as her son enlisted for Missouri troops. authorities link the tragedy to temporary mental strain from loss. Negotiations continue for army transport ships as the War Department allocates funds for beef and bread for Cuban forces and garrisons.
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Cyrexco
Las Chay
Louis
Dora’ Klein
Missouri
Divorce plea and court action noted in English and Madrid reports
An English court records a wife’s plea for divorce citing desertion due to her acting career. London dispatches report Madrid ministers pausing crisis talks, while U S notes discuss new baggage taxes and railway freight stamps. An alleged county official faces malfeasance charges amid broader fiscal concerns.
Nebraska Boys Arrive at Camp Thomas For Cavalry Recruits
Lincoln Journal reports Nebraska volunteers arrive at Camp Thomas Georgia. Recruits from Crete to Kearney join companies in Schluyler Grand Island and Omaha districts. Provisional details include hospital status of 12 men, a wagon mishap injuring Sgt Atwood, and a court martial of Private Maher while Captain Fisher receives assignment.
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Thomas
Lincoln Journal
Thaybottia Field
Chickamauga
Perry
North Pane
North “Riatte
Sweer Bickel Pine
Nebraska
China
Goldier
Ieceivea
Sland
Cumseh
Schuyler
Grand Island
Kearney
Atwood
Lin Springs
Fuard
Myers
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Maher
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Fisher
Cearvdlif
George McK. Williamsgon
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