Manila’s Chinese Community and Historic Manila Conflicts
Excerpted passage describes the Chinese population in Manila as industrious and influential in commerce, causing tension with natives and Spaniards. It recounts historical friction, a pirate Li Ma Hong episode, legends of Chinese Igorotes, and a January anniversary of past street clashes. Also notes 1893 San Juan shipboard kerosene fire near Luzon and rescue details.
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Manila
Boston
Transcript
China
Li Ma Hong
Tanila
Ai Ma Hong
g'Kong
Luzon
Orig
General Shafter Takes Possession of Santiago
Old Glory flies over Santiago as Spanish troops under General Toral surrender and lay down arms. The Spanish flag is hauled down, and 25 000 prisoners await transport back to Spain. Washington hails the surrender as a brilliant, costly victory with minimal sickness.
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Santiago
Guantanamo Bay
Toral
Spain
Washington
Shitter
White House
Shafter
Alger
Geneal Corbin
War Department
Surrender of Santiago as Spanish garrison capitulates
The Spanish forces in Santiago surrender after ceremonies as General Shafter and Toral exchange swords. The flag is raised at noon with twenty one gun salute and bands play The Star Spangled Banner. Troops remain to enforce order while terms of capitulation are arranged for Caney and surrounding areas.
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Toral
Shatter
General Shatter
Gapron
McKinley
Tgenemap
McKibben
Plaza de la Reina
Club of San Carlos
Cafe de la Venus
Ninth Infantry
Palace
Second Cavalry
Comand
Brett
Shafter
McNittrick
Miley
Wheeler
Alfonso XIII
Cervera
New York
Santiago
Caney
Sibaney
Imques
Tolguin
Juragua
Ex Senator Williams Dies at Kentucky Home
General John Williams ex United States senator and veteran of Mexican and Civil Wars died at his farm near Mount Sterling Kentucky at age 65. Born in 1820 in Montgomery County he earned the nickname Cerro Gordo from his bravery in Mexico and later commanded a Confederate regiment while opposing secession. He served as senator from 1874 to 1885 and was defeated by Jos Blackburn for renomination.
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Cerro Gordo
Kentucky
Mount Sterling
Jay
John
Willams
United States
Mexico
Berneg
Montgomery County
Jo. Johnson
Ilo
Jos.c
Blackburn
Archbishops and Aviz near Santa Fe clash July
Fragmentary notes reference Archbishop Den and Aviz in Santa Fe with unclear context. The readable portions point to religious figures and a potential event or dispute dated July but lack concrete details or outcomes to confirm.
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Aviz
Santa Fe
Morro Castle Surrender and Harbor Action Report
July 19 Santiago harbor observations detail Morro castle lowering Spanish flag and prize capturings. Schley and party tour the harbor noting mines exploded and ships captured while reporting wrecks of Reina Mercedes and Merrimac. Captains discuss potential salvages and implications for the Spanish fleet.
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Santiago de Cuba
Associated
Spain
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New York
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Toren
Ted
Merrimac
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Navy
Alvarez
Vas
Santiago
Benney
Schley
Cook
J. I. Sears
B. W. Wells
Tera
Strone
Morroceastie
Estrella Battery
Coy Smith
Punta Gorda
Feeding the starving in Santiago amid debris and guards
Red Cross steamer State of Texas unloads eight stores to feed citizens at Santiago de Cuba. Troops guard the dock as ration tickets issued by local commissioners authorize portions. Water restored, liquor stores closed, and Sanitation work planned amid widespread filth and health concerns.
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Santiago de Cuba
Vie
Kingston
Jamaca
Associated Press
Red Cross Society
State of Texas
Elwell
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EL Caney
Melibbon
Admiral Sampson
Schley
Marine
O’clouk
Viseu
Santiago
Morro
Fligstal
Red Cross
United States
Asman
Ninth Infantry
Santiago de Ciba
Banks for Our Colonies National Bank Applications
Applications have been filed with the comptroller of the currency to establish national banks in Honolulu Havana San Juan and Manila. The note suggests the ventures are preliminary and not yet under consideration.
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Honolulu
Havana
Sindia
Manila
Washington
United States
San Juan
There Is No Change At Manila Insurgents Hold Steady
From Hong Kong dated July 19 the German cruiser Carmoran reports quiet at Manila since July 15. Insurgents have not advanced and the second American expedition has not arrived. An interim meeting between Aguinaldo and Captain General Arguat1 is noted with no decisive result.
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Hong Kong
Carmoran
Manila
Ad’vanced
Aguinalo
Generi Arguatl
Western Book Paper Makers to Shut Down for Summer
Appleton Wisconsin July 21 It is reported that the Western Book Paper Makers association comprising Wisconsin Michigan and Ohio manufacturers has decided to stop production for the summer months. Mills began under the new order Monday with book paper machines idle or converting to writing paper. The decision to close was made at a Chicago meeting last week.
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Appleton
Wis
Western Book Paper Makers’ Association
Wisconsin, Michigan
Ohio
Chicago
Inquisitive Children and Curious Phrases from Literature
A text features a child’s questions about bloomers vs skirts and angels in the sky. It references Jules Verne and Commodore Schley among others, noting Verne’s diet and family connections.
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Charlie
Eva
A Philippine Heroine and Curers of the War Era
A fragmentary piece praises a Philippine insurgent heroine and extols persistent spirit. It contrasts charm and strength with advertising efficacy and careful business planning. It notes postwar price rises including mercury.
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Jillstetter
Periods of Pain and a Woman's Life Balance
A reader cites severe menstrual pain and relief from Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter describes suffering at menses, headaches, nervousness, and loss of appetite, then reports improved health after using the product and associated purifiers and liver pills.
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Lydia E. Pritksham
Iere
Mus
Pinnuam
Pinkham’s
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