How Relief Came
Seven years after the La Grippe disaster a Missouri contractor from Jefferson recounts recovery using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He credits improved blood quality and heart resistance after four boxes, aided by a public affidavit and inquiries for stamps. The piece cites pale blood healing as the pill’s action.
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Herman H. Eveler
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ST Ying
St Louis
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Adam Poulstong
Foley Honey and Tar Advertisement Claims Relief for Dogs
The notice asserts Foley's Honey and Tar provides comfort and relief for dogs in the worst cases and in early stages, claiming a cure but not guaranteeing curing consumption or asthma, and credits Dunning & Longstaff as sellers.
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Foley
Transporting Troops by Sea to Cuba Arrangements Under Way
Wasa Hindon April 22 reports the war department arranging troop transport from Southern ports to Cuba. Colonel A S Kimball will open New York for chartering steam vessels. Assist Meiklejohn says chartering suffices. ships to be assembled along the Atlantic seaboard and Gulf coast for embarkation.
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War Department
Cuba
A. S. Kimball
Department of the East
New York
Meiklejohn
Department
Atlantic Seaboard
Gulf Coast
Call for Volunteers Delayed by White House Decision
Washington April 22 The president and Secretary Alger held three White House consultations on how to place volunteer forces in service. No call for volunteers was issued today though District militia units offered by General Harries may be the first drawn into government service.
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Washington
White House
Harries
Subistence Supplies Proposals Invited by Army
The Commissary Department of the Army invites proposals to furnish subsistence supplies for the army in quantities dictated by need. Bids will be opened at month end in New York Chicago St Louis Kansas City and New Orleans. General Wilson orders immediate pontoon train prep at West Point for Cuban operations.
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Wasa Hindon
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War Department
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Chicago
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Kansas City
New Orleans
Wilson
Military Academy
West Point
Cuba
Militia to Be First in Volunteer Call
Washington April 21 The War Department says only National Guard units will be invited to volunteer at this time. The department reserves appointment of staff and field officers and governors will designate regimental officers as did in 1861.
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War Department
National Guard
Deat
Governors
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Movement on Cuba foreseen for late week
From Yankton South Dakota and Washington reports indicate the United States plans a quick ultimatum to Madrid over Cuba. The decision is to demand a reply within 24 hours, with possible escalation to passport withdrawals and war if Spain does not comply. General Hugh J Campbell of Yankton dies of pneumonia at Sacred Heart hospital.
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Spain
Congress
Cuba
Woodford
Yankton
Hugh J. Campbell
Sacred Heart Hospital
Campbell
Dakotas
Dakota
United States
Canada
Guy’s and Westminister Hospital
London
England
C. B. Alford
Bitter anti American demonstration in Madrid
Maprio April 23. Enthusiastic processions moved through main streets. A mob gathered at the Equitable Life Insurance building demanding removal of the American eagle which was smashed. The Civil Governor Senor Aguilera mingled with demonstrators, cheered as the eagle fell, and addressed the crowd. Police mixed with the crowd and allowed the protest to proceed without restraint.
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Equitable Life Insurance Company
Madrid
Senor Aguilera
Equitable
Aguilera
Senate confirms Smith as postmaster general
Charles Emory Smith, a Connecticut native and longtime newspaper editor of the Philadelphia Press since 1880, was confirmed by the Senate in executive session as postmaster general. He previously served as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Russia from 1889 to 1891 before returning to journalism.
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Washington
Charles Emory Smith
Senate
Gear
Senator Quay
Chandler
Connecticut
Philadelphia Press
Smith
Harrison
Russia
Scofield Again a Candidate for Re Nomination
Milwaukee dispatch reports Governor Scofield announcing he will seek renomination by the Republican state committee after a dispatch from Oconto Wisconsin dated April 23.
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Milwaukee
the Sentinel
Oconto
Wis
Scofield
Republican State Committee
Senate acts on defense measures and volunteers call
The Senate passed a sundry civil bill funding coast defenses and moved to finalize the naval appropriation. A wartime expansion measure authorizing temporary army increases was considered and approved after committee amendments.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Campos Speech Stresses Cuba’s Spanish Sovereignty
Maprio April 23. In the Spanish senate Marshal Martinez de Campos urged foreign affairs minister Gallon to explain Spain US relations, after which relations were declared broken. Campos vowed Cuba will never surrender its Spanish sovereignty amid a Republican call to repel foreign aggression and a senate resolution praising Spain’s dignity.
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Maprio
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Spain
United States
Senor Fernandez Gonzales
Senor Gullen
Senate
Reserves to be called as Spain faces crisis
A Madrid dispatch says War Minister Correa may call 80,000 reserves. Three troop ships left Cadiz for an unknown destination. In parliament lobbies deputies vow to resist America to the utmost. The queen regent consulted political leaders and the senate president, who advise the cabinet continue amid the crisis.
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Madrid
Correa
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America
Senate
Embargo on Coal Passed by House and Senate
Washington April 23 The senate joint resolution authorizing the president to prohibit export of coal until otherwise ordered has been passed by the house.
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Senate
House
Woodford's Departure From Maprip Station
General Woodford arrived at Maprip station ahead of schedule to a huge crowd. Police and civic guards kept order as many private detectives mingled with the onlookers. A detachment of civil guards accompanied him toward the frontier while he appeared calm but fatigued.
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Maprip
Woodford
Bustle at Key West as Maine fight memory stirs
In Key West on April 23 the warning of the North Atlantic squadron sailing proved a mistake. Sailors wrote farewell letters during the night while the crew prepares for possible action. The mood is relieved yet determined to confront Cuba, with the Maine not forgotten and eagerness to fight.
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Key West
North Atlantic
Maine
Cuba
Declaration of War Report from Maprio
A semi official note from Maprio at 3 20 p m states that after receiving the US president s ultimatum the Spanish government regards it as a declaration of war and will await the ultimatum s expiration before hostilities while Spanish authorities set possessions in defense and their fleet sails to meet the US fleet
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Maprio
United States
Spain
Spanish Ironclads Await Orders At Cape Verde
At Cape Verde Islands on April 23 the Spanish squadron refuels from the transport San Francisco. The vessels sit with fires banked as they await orders from higher command near St Vincent Cape Verde Islands.
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St. Vincent
San Francisco
Coal procurement efforts hamper St Thomas trade
Spanish agents in Porto Rico try to buy coal in St Thomas and Windward Islands with seven thousand tons afloat to St Thomas. U S consul Mr. Van Horne is reported negotiating to secure part of the coal.
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Porto Rico
Windward Islands
van Horne
United States
Two cruisers to join fleet this month
Washington April 23 Two additional cruisers will be placed in commission within the next month. The Newark will be ready for sea on the 1st next month at Norfolk navy yard and the Charleston at Mare Island yard on the 15th next month.
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Charleston
Washington
Norfolk Navy Yard
Mare Island Yard
American Consul in Malaga Departures and Flag Removal
Consul R. M. Batteman leaves Malaga for Gibraltar on April 23. The American flag over the consulate is taken down and archives are moved to the British consulate.
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Malaga
Managa
Spain
United States
R. M. Batteman
Gibraltar
Iowa Guards Preparing for Exhaustive Physical Examinations
Des Moines April 23. Adjutant General Byers issues orders for a physical examination of all officers and men in the Iowa National Guard. Men with family ties deemed detrimental to volunteer service to the United States will be discharged upon request.
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Des Moines
Byers
Iowa National Guard
United States
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