Sharpshooters Hold The Key To Santiago Front
Dispatch from New York reports Cuban and American forces tightening positions around Santiago. Guns and mortars arrayed on ridges near El Posy, with trenches dug closer to Spanish lines. Advances threaten the city as generals Bates and Wheeler push to shell and overpower defenses.
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New York
Sthoney
Hiurcin
Robi
Lantern
Swatlayo
el Posy
Santiago
Gen. Wheeler
Ten
Rapes
Pen. Bates
Terig
Bates
Refugees in Suffering at Santiago Amid Food Scarcity
Desperate conditions described at Santiago as refugees beg for food and warmth. A pale detachment of women and children seeks aid while troops guard lines. rioting and exhaustion plague the improvised Red Cross relief efforts. American regiments struggle with hunger and disease as chaos heightens the crisis.
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Santiagy
Bar
Wren
Enduring War Strain Tests Public Resolve at Home
Amid bleak wartime news the article notes continued shortages and rationing as American and Allied powers face uncertain prospects. It points to limited confidence in foreign intervention and possible defense measures while observers fear bombardment of seaports and rising casualties.
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Tvon
Don Carlos Threatens Uprising Amid War News
The article reports in Bayonne Navarre and Pyrenees frontier regions Don Carlos partisans threaten to rise if peace terms cost territory. It discusses American wartime policy, government versus administration, and urges national unity behind the war effort. An anecdote notes Eclectric Oil curing M S Gist in Hawesville, Ky.
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Bayonne
Navarre
Don Carlos
Peace Talks Haunted by Speculation and Supply Doubts
Washington dispatches discuss stalled negotiations and rising gossip as stock speculators in London, Berth, Varia, and New York exploit the lull. Military leaders in Washington push toward a tense winter deadline while Gen. Bineo faces pressure to yield, with Spain’s threats and Cuba’s supply woes shaping the war’s near-term posture.
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Washington
Daly
London
Berth
Varia
New York
Geo. Blaten
Satish Toops
Imal
Wastlugter
Biineo
Conquered Territory Views Spark Debate on Philippines Value
The New York Tribune questions surrendering on contested territory and whether the Philippines are worth holding. It argues Americans lack consensus on disposal and urges national duty, cautioning against valuing distant lands without clear benefits. It cites Alaska as a past error and warns politicians may misjudge the public will.
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New York Tribune
Philippines
Sparta
United States
Alaska
Seward
Lonat
Mother's Friend Promises Pain Free Maternity
The advertisement touts Mother's Friend as a remedy easing maternity pain and danger. It claims not only painless delivery but reduced distress, nausea, and nervousness, offering a dose priced at 61.00 per bottle with free books on request. Written by Brayfield Regulator Co, Atlanta, Ohio.
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Express
Brayfield Regulator
Atlanta
Navy vessel counts and figures amid political debate
A long desultory report outlines naval strength with totals of ships by class and auxiliary vessels reaching 208. It notes public resistance to aggressive policies, mentions personnel numbers and officer appointments since the war, and ends with a note on Omar K. Cooper's passing and D. Conger’s 19th century political career in Michigan.
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Genoa
Terror Corps
TSI Sre
Washington
United State
Omar K. Cooper
Michigan
Ovens
Jp D. Conger
New York State
TSSC
Senate
IMSL
Closer Relations Celebrate National Birthday in Amherstburg
Canadians and Americans improve ties as Amherstburg hosts a July 4 picnic on the riverbank for American residents. Hon. C. W. Martin opens with a welcome, followed by songs, prayers, and a fireworks display enjoyed by 85 guests and local attendees.
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W. Martin
U.S
Dr. Hobley
H. Hodlgemann
Mani Haynes
C. W. Martin
HH. Hodgeman
Ken Botsford
CG. W. Brown
Thos
M Florey
Fourth Manila Expedition Ships Set to Sail From San Francisco
The article details the impending departure of the Fourth Manila Expedition from San Francisco. Maj. Gen. Otis and staff, six troops of the Fourth U.S. Cavalry under Gen. Kellogg, two batteries of the Sixth U.S. Artillery under Maj. Grogan, and the City of Pueblo with the Fourteenth Infantry, head toward Honolulu to await the remaining vessels before sailing to Manila. Maj. Gen. Otis plans to proceed to Honolulu without New York volunteers to begin occupation preparations under orders.
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Manila
San Francisco
Disputed Riowendiea and St Pan riots amid deadly tunnel blast
July 12 reports from Shanghai describe rioting near Shuan-Ching-Fu and attacks on natives as Protesant and Othello factions suffer. In the Philippines, tentative drafts await selection while a Sunday death disrupted a file. In the Lake Erie gas tunnel, seven men were saved after an explosion, with the shaft extending four and a half miles under the lake and workers facing ongoing danger.
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Shanghai
Shuan-Ching-Fu
Chong
Eithes
Todig
Rhuing
Fily
Bie
Turnel
Biri
Vstran
John Parks
James Parks
Fradey
Allan
Terey Branetti
Emersea Smith
John Mel Cauley
William Larker
Gus Watts
Frank Clements
Frank Haney
Big Tole
Fragmentary report on a lake disaster and survivor statements
A damaged account outlines a lake incident with ten explosions and a survivor, Con O'Dongel, a local stock tender, claiming ten blasts and a terrifying incident. The text is incoherent and garbled, but references deaths, bodies, and a riverine or underwater catastrophe.
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Tannel
Con O'Dongel
Tie
Unclear Remedies Mentioned in Fragmented Notice
Fragmented OCR text references a remedy unable to warm a coneyition and mentions Powler's Extract of Wilt Strawb cy with unclear context. It includes garbled phrases about Hywyl's Suteupartie and Min puree, plus scattered names and nonsensical terms. Overall, a damaged historic snippet with no coherent event.
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Powler
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