A Pen Picture of the Battle at Manila Bay
A descriptive account of the Battle of Manila Bay with vivid detail on the Spanish fleet at Cavite and the decisive American assault led by Commodore Dewey. The piece depicts the Spanish ships, the American gunfire, the surrender threat, and the ensuing triumph as Manila’s harbor and fortifications fall before the superior American force.
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Tong
Cavite
Manila
Madrid
Madad
Americas
John Paul Fones
Vetty
Decatur
Dewey
Sanjay
Olympia
Janita
Agustinhouc
Maile Bay
Heather
Chismor
Tle
Vlalier
Seine
Venus
Newpaper Costs Rise Mak ing Prices Likely To Climb
Industry to consider sharp price hikes as paper costs surge for various newsprint grades. The piece notes production and supply pressures from wartime restrictions and quotes concerns from major paper firms about future pricing and access.
Brewers Trust Raises Beer Price to Five Dollars per Barrel
A notice from Pats Gp Petes af Beer in Chicago reports the Brewers association has advanced beer price to five dollars per barrel. The detail indicates a regional move affecting brewers and retailers with implications for customers and distribution.
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Pats Gp
Petes
Andelpei
Chacaga
Revolt and Political Upheaval Amid Spanish Capital Unrest
Reports from Madrid describe a state of revolution as mobs incite violence under military disguise. Officers targeted ministers residences while protests grow around barracks and government actions, with Weyler blamed for reconcentrados and a possible shift toward a republic or dynastic change. The Queen and ministers face pressure as cabinet factions debate between reform and consolidation of power.
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Mati
Wensete
Che Aiemiy
Shue Anal
Surigur
Dan
Uuwsan
Petart
Ily Mail
Jenin
Pheryus Amions
Bourbuns
Carles
Republic
Kreal
W. Nied
Madrid
G Quired Steingent
Dinital Keruieja
Martinae de Vuly
General Weyler
Genéral Weyler
Poli
Weyler
Coa
Rogarn
Spain's Chance Seen in Naval Skirmish Near Cape Verde
Report from May 5 describes a confrontation involving Spanish and American naval forces off Cape Verde. The Spanish fleet, including seven ships, aims to halt American progress and possibly capture the Oregon, with both sides pressuring for a decisive early victory.
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Cape Verde
Greson Nous
Peri
Xaval
Betty
Gregor
Micim
Oregon
Disrupted Dispatches From Distant Fronts In Sanlings De Culety
Fragmented report describes troop movements and supply disruptions across several provinces, including Sanlings de Culety and Maserita. It notes field commanders withdrawing forces, shifting provisions as prices rise, and cautionary advisories amid winter conditions.
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Passenslan
Jando
Mantego Vston
Frunaica
Sanlings de Culety
Perigges
Maserita
General Puiule
Bisew
Cato
Amelie
Pando
Lara
Cuban Junta Renices and Sheltering Details Unclear
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Cuban junta headquarters and a referenced secretary with years of service. The readable portions are sparse and do not form a coherent event or clear entities beyond vague references to Cuban authorities and unnamed individuals.
Pope Prostrated As World Grieves Leader
Fragmentary Manila dispatch reports the pope’s illness and a ceremonial prostration. Officials in Manila pass comments on neutrality and interference as world leaders react, with unclear names and dates due to damaged text.
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Len Xuit
Mawitli
Manila
Cerdival Rampalipal
White
Ocean Steamship Tickets via Railway Office
C. W. Jacobs, agent for Ocean Steamship tickets via any steamship line crossing the Atlantic offers low rates for first and second cabin and steerage, outward and prepaid. Information available at Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway Rock Valley Iowa or by inquiry to C W Jacobs.
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Counen
Mons
Ucelred
GC. W. Dacurs
Atlaitic
C. W. Jacobs
Newt
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Rock Valiey
Lows
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Business Directory
J. Huizenga
Rock Valley
Lowa
Ofies
U. V. Church
O. W. Rensila
Jiock Valley, Iowa
Odice
Skerwis
G. AL McBride
Ogice
E Bank
U. S. Church
BD. van Oosternout
Grange City
Court House
W. C. Leonard
Altlowney
Thank Valley, Lowa
C. G. Reiniger
Iowa
Dakota
A.W. Perkis
Snetdon, Iowa
E. W. Robby
Attorney AT Law
Sioux Center
J. W. Mingus
Ron Warner
W. Fuller
Salea
J. Etescuinger
Eal
Trace
Aid Andi
Vicker's
Suateau
Caspar Henn Greys
Germany
Eipan
Na Infrersier
Chiang
Nhuaea
Goa
Rela
G. Beeler
Ogom
New York
United States
Minila
Garmel
Blundy
Choy
Juan di
Dyler
Dye
American Shots Mianciny Other Ship. Montedn
Cuba
Castille
Gatey
Cohinson & Co
Montrcal
the Brewer's Trust
Ganpos &S
Spain
Garcia
Bayant
Renices
Wil Serely
J. H. Lynch
Dan Bloom
Dray and Express Tank
Towa
Trymos
Mt. W. Holett
Civy Dray & Transfer
Kork Valley
Kuleregtle & CO
Dray & Baggage Lines
Reek Valley
Drayton
Peers
Onin M. Fremegen
Claes
A. Slocum
M. G
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Tha
Neo
Howard
Gimuunts
Prop
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Sioux City & Northern Railway
Northwestern
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Sioux City
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