Beatrice Shay Walks After Pink Pills Cure
Mrs William Shay of Freeport recounts Beatrice Shay's recovery from spinal meningitis and paralysis after nine boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Beatrice began walking again and regained strength, with a rosy complexion and better sleep. The mother urges other suffering families to consider the pills, claiming widespread success and popularity in drug stores.
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White
William Shay
Taylor and
Hancock Avenues
Freeport
Guickly
Beatrice
Drilliams
Administration Seeks Fast Closure of Santiago Operations
The administration intensifies efforts to end actions at Santiago without a protracted fight, while remaining prepared for a potential assault if negotiations fail. Key officials express hope for surrender to avoid combat but position forces for an immediate attack if needed.
Fear of an Epidemic Shapes Fall of Santiago Campaign
The administration seeks to end Santiago operations quickly by offering to move Spanish forces to Spain in surrender. Yellow fever outbreaks among American troops have intensified efforts, shifting the strategy from costly assaults to a faster, demoralizing capitulation.
Hennery Protected With Electricity
An unknown man sought shelter at the Newburg hennery of William B. Beakes. Beakes placed an electric knob on the door, shocking the visitor into unconsciousness. The man recovered briefly and could only recall seeking shelter for the night before losing further memory.
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William B. Beakes
Newburg
William B. Beakes, Jr
Brothers Swap Baptism Over Clothing Shortage
Two Harrodsburg, Kentucky brothers resemble each other closely. One prepared for baptism in the Baptist church but lacking suitable clothes, so he paid his brother 10 cents to be baptized in his stead, according to the Lexington Argonaut.
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Harrodsburg
Baptist Church
Lexington Argonaut
Woman Orator Defies Sex Stereotypes in Fiery Speech
In Pearson's Weekly a female speaker condemns the claim of male superiority and asserts women feel more deeply than men. A male heckler jokes about bald husbands, prompting a quick exit as the crowd cheers the oration.
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Pearson’s Weekly
Truce Extended as Shafter Pressed for Unconditional Surrender
Washington officials widely expect a speedy fall of Santiago as negotiations continue after the flag of truce remains in force. Blancos' hard line shapes Toral's decisions while Shafter is urged to accept nothing less than unconditional surrender and Miles reports unexpected physical obstacles but progress, with American troops poised for potential entry into the city.
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Washington
General Shafter
Shafter
Blanco
Dispatches from Shafter on surrender and bombardment plan
Washington July 15. War department releases Shafter note reporting hour and a half interview with General Toral. He says surrender only acceptable and warns if refused at noon tomorrow he will bombard Havana with 13 inch shells aided by the navy. Also Miles dispatch from Playa del Este July 13 notes Toral requests time to consult his government on Spain offer and may withdraw to surrender harbor ports and munitions.
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Washington
Santiago
Toral
Spain
Cuba
Havana
War Department
Shafter
Adjutant General
Alger
Miles
Playa del Este
Wheeler
Spanish Prisoners on Seaveys Island Contented
Portsmouth New Hampshire July 14 The auxiliary cruiser St Louis brought Spanish prisoners to port Sunday They landed on Seaveys Island and spent the day in playing cards and other games They have good appetites and appeared contented The food provided is of the best quality Two cooks from Cristobal Colon helped the 12 Americans in this task and they now have a much better prospect for good living than before
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Seaveys Island
Portsmouth
N. H
St. Louis
Cristobal Colon
Government preps to expand fleet for future expeditions
Washington reports ongoing talks between the war department and ship owners to acquire more vessels, especially for the Atlantic coast. The department announced purchase of the steamship Roumanian of the Allan line and the sea going tug Brittania to be sent to Santiago for Shafter's army, signaling no delays after the Santiago campaign ends.
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Washieaton
War Department
Atlantic
Santiago
Department
Roumanian
Allan Line
Shafter
Mayor appoints to board of education in Harper Ont article
President Harper Ont. Cuicano reports Mayor Harrison filled nine expiring terms on the board of education. Notable declines include Dr. W. R. Harper, president of the Chicago university, and Otto Gresham, son of the late Walter Q. Gresham.
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Harper Ont. Cuicano
Harrison
Board of Education
W. R. Harper
Chicago University
Otto Gresham
Walter Q. Gresham
Government to pay head money to naval crews
Washington on July 14 reports the government will pay slightly over 200000 dollars as head money to officers and sailors who destroyed Cervera's fleet. The payment follows a law granting one hundred dollars per man on enemy ships when those ships are destroyed.
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Washington
Cervera
Closest BC election in province history
Vancouver July 12 saturdays provincial election produced returns showing neither government nor opposition had a working majority. The vote count indicates an extremely tight result with no party clearly ahead. Independent or minor party totals are not specified in the excerpt.
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British Columbia
Vancouver
B. C
Miles assumes command around Santiago in Cuba campaign
General Miles has taken command of the army around Santiago and will personally direct future U.S. movements. He demands surrender terms covering not only the city but the entire province, including garrisons at Manzanillo Holguin and Baracoa. Spain will recall troops to Spain and permit officers to keep side arms. No further concessions.
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United States
Canada
Guy’s and Westminister Hospital
London
England
C. B. Alford
Playa der Estr
Italy to Use Force in Colombia Award Debt
The Italian government has decided to employ force to collect a $250,000 arbitration award favoring Ernesto Cerruti, an Italian citizen. Italy has closed negotiations with Colombia's minister in Rome and ordered Admiral Candiani to lead a squadron to Cartagena to compel payment.
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Washington
State Department
Republic of Colombia
Cleveland
Ernesto Cerruti
Rome
Candian
Cartagena
Colombia
Blanco’s attempted suicide after Cervera’s squadron loss
Key West reports from Havana say Governor General Blanco, enraged by Admiral Cervera’s annihilated squadron, tried to kill himself in a secret meeting with his staff and General Arolas. He was subdued after a struggle and confined to bed for days.
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Cervera
Key West
Fla
Havana
Blanco
Arolas
Otis Ready to Sail and Honolulu Garrison Plans
San Francisco reports all readiness for the fifth expedition with transports St Paul Rio and Pennsylvania and about 4000 troops. General Otis awaits documentary orders on establishing a Honolulu garrison and the annexation ceremonies ahead of the July 23 sailing. Also noted are Yukon miners arriving on Hattie S Phillipps carrying roughly 70000 in gold and expectations of Klondike output exceeding 25000000.
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San Francisco
Peru
Puebla
Otis
Honolulu
St. Paul
Rio
Pennsylvania
Mannook
Circle City
Dawson
Hattie S. Phillipps
St. Michaels
Alaska
Klondike
Orange Day Disturbances Prompt Belfast and Donegal Clashes
Dustin July 14 reports renewed Orange Order clashes during Boyne anniversary celebrations. Police and military in Belfast suppressed several disorderly attempts. many were injured. Similar disturbances reported in Donegal.
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Dustin
Boyne
Belfast
Donegal
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Foley
Lunc Remedy
Dunning & Longstaff
Sires
Yellow
Hennery
Emporia
Santi
Ago
Captain General
A Warn
Cate
Wash
Ington
Official Dispatches
Total
Sherwin-Williams
America
Main St
Buffalo, N. Y
Eswerwin-Williams
Italy
South Dakota
Charles ER. Bryant
Huron
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