Pioneer farmer Elnathan Munger credits Pink Pills for cure
Elnathan Munger of Benton township Michigan recalls a severe wagon accident in March 1890 that nearly left him paralyzed. After trying doctors and blisters, he found relief from Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, reporting restored strength, better health, and no further medical care for years. He praises the remedy and keeps pills on hand.
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Benton Township
Mich
Elnathan Munger
Munger
Potterville
Grand Ledge
Montreal
Het and Star
Thiai
A.D
Geo. A. Perry
Dr. Williams
M. J
United States Faces Philippine Insurgent Response After Peace Terms
Washington discusses how U S forces would govern Manila if hostilities pause with Spain. Insurgents may resist and be forcibly expelled. debates focus on maintaining regional balance and preventing renewed warfare as the peace process advances. Ottawa reports a $475000 marine award to Bering Sea sealers.
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Washington
United States
Spain
Manila
Bay
Aguinaldo
Merritt
Peace Commission
Philippines
Ottawa
Ont
Departent of Marine
Ashington
Bering Sea
Peace Near If Spain Accepts U.S. Terms
London reports the Madrid correspondent says Spain’s government has forwarded its reply to American terms through Ambassador Cambon. There is a strong prospect for peace, with Spain inclined to accept most remaining U S demands including those on the Philippines and West Indies.
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Washington
London
Madrid
The
Standard
M. Cambon
United States
Gove
Spain
Philippines
Fusion in Wyoming Nominees Set for Governor Alger
Caspar Wyoming August 5 The state convention of the Democratic and Silver Republican parties met here Horace OC Alger was nominated for governor The Democratic platform favored retention of lands over which the American flag floats The event signals a cross party nomination in the race for governor and a stance on land policy
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Wyoming
Caspar, Wy
Horace OC. Alger
Largest whaleback Alexander McDougall leaves shipyard
West Superior Wisconsin August 5 The largest whaleback ever built the steamer Alexander McDougall departed the slip at the barge works and proceeded to the Missabe ore docks to load 6000 tons of ore for its maiden voyage down the Great Lakes.
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West Superior
Wis
Alexander McDougall
Missabe
Great Lakes
Indiana Republicans finalize organization of state convention
In Indianapolis on August 5 the Indiana Republicans completed their convention organization and adjourned to morning for nominations. Senator Fairbanks is the permanent chairman.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Senator Fairbanks
Scouting Party Attacked by Enemy Outpost
A scouting party led by Major Reed is attacked near an enemy outpost. The report asserts the people are all friendly and tension remains high as forces respond.
Advance Column of American Army Takes Porto Rican Town
A scouting party led by Major Reed near Juana Diaz and Caimanao clashed with a Spanish outpost. Spanish troops retreated from the town after evacuating money and preparing to resist with a thousand regulars under General Macias. The Roumanian ship grounded at Guanica has been freed and four batteries embarked. disembarkation progress at Arroyo is unknown.
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Poxce
Porto Rico
St. Thomas
Coamo
Aibonito
San Juan
Haling
Macias
Stone
Ajuntas
Arcte
Garretson
Yauco
Massachusetts
Ponce
Columbia
Americans Enter Puerto Rico as Liberators Amid Cheers
Reports from Paske and Ponce describe Porto Ricans welcoming American annexation, disputing Spanish troop counts, and noting a calming naval presence. American columns advance toward Aibonito and San Juan while Garretson’s brigade arrives in Ponce, with the cruiser Columbia refloated after hitting a reef.
Navy reports ten Spanish vessels destroyed at Manzanillo
The navy department released full July 18 reports on Manzanillo operations showing at least ten Spanish vessels burned or sunk. Ships listed include Manuel Espanta Delgado Perado and Cuba Espanola burned, Gloria and Parrissima Descepcion sunk, with American ships Wilmington Helena Scorpion Hist Hornet Wampatuck Oscoola engaged.
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Washington
Navy Department
Manzanillo
Manuel Espanta
Delgado Perado
Jose Garcia
Cuba Espanola
Gloria
Parrissima Concepcione
Estrella
Guardian
Sentinel Delgado
Wilmington
Helena
Scorpion
Hist
Hornet
Wampatuck
Oscoola
First Stand at Aibonito Near Ponce
Report from Ponce Porto Rico dated August 6 says American troops expect no further advance until more transports arrive. Spaniards are entrenched at Aibonito about 35 miles away with 2000 to 8000 troops believed present. No actual fighting anticipated for several days.
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Ponce
Island of
Porto Rico
Aibonito
Steamer San Juan Takes Families of Spanish Officers to Manzanillo
The San Juan under Lieutenant Noble has departed to Manzanillo with wives and children of Spanish officers who arrived from Manzanillo to reinforce General Linares. They will be sent back to Spain with their husbands and fathers.
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Spain
Santiago DE CuBa
San Juan
Noble
Will Sail This Week From San Francisco
The transport Charles Nelson and the Lakeme will depart this week likely Friday. Three companies of the First New York volunteers will sail on the Charles Nelson, while the battalion of engineers with 864 enlisted men and 14 officers will ride the Lakeme. Remaining New York regiment companies will follow as soon as possible.
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San Francisco
Charles Nelson
First New York Volunteers
Battalion of Engineers
New York Regiment
Coal still dominates head of the lakes traffic at West Superior
West SuperiorWis August 6 Coal remains the principal commodity arriving via the lakes and officials predict a third more coal will be unloaded at Superior docks this year than ever before. Other shipping is light until wheat arrivals increase activity.
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West Superior
Wis
Superior
Formidable Task as General Shafter Cares for 6000 Sick
Aug 4 dispatch reports General Shafter overseeing care for over 6,000 ill including many Spanish soldiers. The heavy burden may explain insufficient transport precautions. Conditions on return boats were shocking, prompting an immediate investigation and potential high level court martials if lack of preparation is not deemed unavoidable.
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Pasce
St. Thomas
San Juan
Ponce
WasuHinoTon
Shafter
Position of insurgents in Manila area reviewed by Journal
New York Journal reports from Cavite that insurgent leader Aguinaldo shows respect for Admiral Dewey General Merritt and Consul Wildman but withholds active support. He fears U S policy and possible abandonment to Spain and signals possible clash with General Merritt.
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New York Journal
Manila
New York
Journal
Cavite
Hong Kong
United States
Spain
Merritt
Aguinaldo
General Merritt Seeks Large Troop Increase
San Francisco dispatch reports General Merritt at Cavite sent word that five transports with 4,897 men sailed from the port. He then asked the War Department to raise his command from 20,000 to 50,000 troops to meet any emergency from Aguinaldo and the insurgents.
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Merritt
San Francisco
Cavite
Merriam
Philippines
War Department
Aguinaldo
Western Union line restablished under censorship in Puerto Rico
The West Indian and Panama Telegraph Company reports communication with Ponce reopened under U S censorship. The San Juan cable remains open but under Spanish censorship.
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New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Central Cable
West Indian and Panama Telegraph Company
Ponce
United States
San Juan
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Charlotte, Mich
Chiefe
Foley
Lunc Remedy
Dunning & Longstaff
Merritt S
Sion
Portance
Istration
Reed Is
Is Located On the San Juan
Tion
America
General Stone
General Shafter
Sherwin Williams
Main St
Buppalg, N. Y
Canada
Guy’s and Westminister Hospital
England
C. B. Alford
Hur
Dunning & Longstall
South Dakota
Charles FE. Bryant
Huron
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