Battle off Santiago Ends in Dramatic American Victory
The 40 day blockade culminates as Cervera’s fleet flees the harbor of Santiago de Cuba. In a swift engagement, the Brooklyn and Oregon lead a daring chase, destroying the Spanish cruisers Vizcaya Colon Oquendo and others, with heavy damage and several ships sinking or surrendering. Casualties include one American life.
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Caribbean
Santiago
Cervera
Panama
Spain
Dick” Wainwright
Admiral Trewey
Manila
Schley
Morro
Socapa
Sehley
Sampson
Castile
Massachusetts
Indiana
Guantanamo
Taylor
Gloucester
Marblehead
Brooklyn
Texas
Iowa
Oregon
New York
Jackies
Siboney
Commodore Schley
Captain Cook
Mr. Hodgson
Teresa
Wainwright
Tie
Maine
Havana Harbor
Ashope
Oquendo
Vizcaya
Cristobal Colon
Clark
Colon
New York Harbor
Bob” Evans
Evans
Roving Humor and Gossip From a Bygone Paper
A collage of jokes and quips from various writers and columns. Vignettes include barroom witticisms, romantic one liners, matrimonial gibes, and clever exchanges. The pieces reference Punch era humor and daily life portraits with named papers like Chicago Post and Harlem Life.
ELostetter's Stomach Bitters Promoted for Health
Advertises ELostetter's Stomach Bitters claiming health recovery from weak digestion. Emphasizes strong stomach as key to beauty and vigor with a claim that thousands have tried the remedy. Advises ensuring a private revenue stamp seals the bottle neck.
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Elostetter
Birthday Package From Wife Unknown
A messenger presents a package to Sir Wederly who suspects it is a birthday gift from his wife. He instructs the messenger to leave the bill and promises to send a check for the amount in the morning.
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Messenger
Wederly
Congo Decree Promises Rubber Forest Replanting
The Congo Free State government acts to curb rubber tree destruction by requiring that for every ton of rubber produced annually at least 150 trees be planted. This decree aims to restore and maintain rubber resources in the region.
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India
Congo Free State
Chautauqua Lake Excursion by Nickel Plate Road
Tickets go on sale July 28 for trips from Chautauqua Lake to the resort returning by August 29 at special low rates. A Peerless Trio of Fast Express Trains will run daily with Palace Sleeping Cars and superb dining car service. Elegant equipment. Ask agents.
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Chautauqua Lake
Nickel Plate Road
Which is the Better Half in Norway Travel Rule
In Norway married couples may travel for the price of a fare and a half, a playful allowance noted in local travel rules. The provision reflects a quirky historic fare policy granting couples reduced travel costs.
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Norway
Uneasy Heads Seek Cure for Aches and Tired Minds
An 1890s style notice touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla as the faultless cure for overworked anxious people. It claims the remedy purifies blood and revives life by cleansing the kidneys liver and overall health.
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Hood
Kansas Paper Denies Grasshopper Trust Plot
A Kansas newspaper rejects claims of a state trust formed to corner grasshoppers and sell hops to breweries, stating there is no such scheme or plan underway.
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Kansas
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Admiral Schley
Admiral Sampson
Puck
Chicago
Browne
Eigs
Rochester Union and Advertiser
Charley
Registry Department
Pittsburg
Chicago Post
Tommy
Chicngo News
Courtney
Harlem
Theodore
California Fro Syrup Co
Callifornia Fie Syrup Co
Catiforna Fia Syrrup Co
Porto Rico
Sauk Chemical Co
Dtilwankea
Wis
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