Syrup of Figs Promises Pleasant Quick Kidney Relief
An old advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting remedy that acts promptly on kidneys and bowels, cleanses the system, dispels colds headaches and fevers, and treats habitual constipation. It claims to be the only remedy of its kind, made from healthy substances and sold in 50 cent bottles by druggists.
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George E Waring, Jr
New York
Mark Twain
India
South Africa
A. B. Frost
Peter Newell
Andrée
Strinberg
Sven Hedin
Asia
Landor
Jackson
North Pole
McClvare’s Magazine
C. D. Gibson Howard Pyle
Kenyon Cox
C. K. Linson
W.D. Stevens
Alfred Brennan
Cervera Remains Likely At Santiago Harbor
Maprio May 82 Spanish officials report no clear word on Cervera’s squadron location. General Blanco cites a dispatch saying 12 American ships were off Santiago on Saturday, most disappearing Sunday toward the west. The council also plans large war material purchases and bans silver coin export.
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Santiago
Maprio
Cabinet Council
Cervera
General Correa
Blanco
Spanish Torpedo Boat Terror Reaches San Juan Porto Rico
The torpedo boat Terror arrived at San Juan de Porto Rico from Fort de France. Her boilers are out of order. The transport Alfonso XIII, chartered by Spain, with provisions for Cuba, scouts near the Porto Rican coast after its crew refused to run the blockade. Incendiarism is rising in Porto Rico.
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St. Thomas
DL. W. L
San Juan de Porto Rico
Fort de France
Martinique
Alfonso XIII
Cuba
Porto Rican
Porto Rico
South Dakota Troops Departs Camp Dewey for San Francisco
Sioux Falls May 31. The First regiment South Dakota volunteers under Colonel Frost left today by Northwestern and Union Pacific rails for San Francisco. Camp Dewey is now deserted.
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South Dakota
San Francisco
Sioux Falllis
South Dakota Volunteers
Frost
Northwestern
Union Pacific
Camp Dewey
Aguinaldo Leads Rebels in Manila Area Blockade
Manila advices report Aguinaldo, insurgent chief, has assumed command of rebel forces outside Manila and is cooperating with Admiral Dewey as the blockade is vigorously enforced.
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London
Madrid
The
Standard
Manila
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Admiral Dewey
Second Massachusetts Volunteers Ordered From Lakeland
Ordered to Tampa on May 31 General Shafter directed the Second Massachusetts volunteers now encamped at Lakeland to break camp and proceed to Tampa for arrival and deployment.
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Tampa
Fla
Massachusetts
Lakeland
General Shafter
Commodore Schley Expected to Get After the Dons
President indicated at the White House that Commodore Schley will pursue the Cuban battle fleet leader after the Dons, with officials suggesting action will occur within hours. The remark was conveyed by White House visitors and noted in dispatches.
Clever Maneuver Draws Enemy From Santiago
A Washington report to The Tribune says President told callers he expected Commodore Schley to attack Cervera within 24 hours. The piece describes a successful trick that exposed the Spanish ships by feigned departure.
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New York
the Tribune
Washington
Commodore Schley
Cervera
Schley’s Clever Scheme Reveals Spanish Fleet at Santiago
From Nicoloa, June 1, a dispatch to the Associated Press reports Commodore Schley and the flying squadron trapped the Spanish fleet in Santiago harbor by feigning retreat. On May 29 he observed Christobal Colon Maria Teresa and two torpedo boats, and concluded the entire Spanish fleet was there. He waited on the Brooklyn then declared triumph at breakfast.
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Nicaolas
Associated Press
Santiago de Cuba
Schley
Christobal Colon
Maria Teresa
Brooklyn
GO TO THE FRONT AT ONCE Recruits Under the Second Call Will Not Assemble in State Camps
Washington June 1 Adjutant General Corbin works out second call details for 75,000 volunteers. Governors approve recruiting up to state quotas with 50,000 absorbed into existing regiments and 25,000 for new regiments. Recruits join regiments from their own states. no state camps planned.
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Corbin
War Department
MOST SIGNIFICANT MOVE Washington for Tampa.
Major General Nelson A Miles leaves Washington with 64 aboard a special Southern railway train to Tampa Florida where he will establish temporary army headquarters and personally direct the invasion of Cuba. Secretary and Mrs Alger attend send off amid quiet crowds.
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Washington
Nelson A. Miles
United States Army
Tampa
Fla
Southern Railway
Alger
Sixth Street
Miles
Cuba
Why Cervera Sailed to Santiago Harbor
Key West June 1 An interesting account explains why Cervera headed toward Santiago after leaving Curacao for coal and supplies. Dispatches from Rear Admiral Sampson bombarding San Juan fortifications redirected his route. American commanders believe he favored Cienfuegos but entered Santiago harbor instead.
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Key West
Cervera
Santiago
West Indies
San Juan de Porto Rico
Curacao
Sampson
San Juan
Porto Rico
Cuba
Santiago Harbor
Cienfuegos
American Warship Signals At Cape Haytien Station
An American warship has signalled the watch station near the harbor entrance and is believed to carry dispatches from Commodore Schley. The arrival is interpreted as likely conveying important cables to the Washington government.
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Cape Haytien
Hayti
James
Schley
Washington
Prize Crew on Board Restormel Links Collision at Santiago
British steamer Restormel captured while attempting to reach Santiago de Cuba with coal from Cardiff to Porto Rico. Brought into Key West under prize crew, leaking badly, with half-mast flag displayed as reporters were kept back.
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Restormel
Santiago
Key West
Fla
Santiago de Cuba
Cardiff
Porto Rico
Harvard Leaves Kingston for Schley Squadron
The Harvard sailed from Kingston Jamaica at 4 p m to join Commodore Schley s squadron. A pilot familiar with the south coast accompanied her voyage amid ongoing operations in the Caribbean.
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Harvard
Kingston
Kixeston
Jamaica
Schley
Cuba
Prohibition Bill Proposed to Bar Silver Export
Maprio June 1 in the chamber of deputies Senor Puigceiver minister of finance presented a bill to prohibit the exportation of silver money.
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Maprio
Chamber of Deputies
Senor Puigceiver
Finance
Merritt Receives Expanded Philippine Governance Rules
The state department has mailed General Merritt exhaustive instructions for governing the Philippines. The rules, prepared by the war and navy departments, grant the commanding general broad discretionary powers and imply permanent U S control of the islands, with foreign relations to be handled by Washington.
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New York
State Department
Merritt
Philippines
Washington
The
Tribune
United States
War and Navy Departments
East
Second Philippine Expedition fleet sails soon
San Francisco June 1 work preparing steamers Zealandia China Colon for troops moves slowly. Five vessels including Centennial and Ohio not yet arrived from Puget Sound. Fleet not expected to depart before mid next week. Monterey coal at Mare Island to sail by week end. St Louis arrives New York from West Indian waters and heads to Cramp's Philadelphia yards to be armed with six 5 inch rifles.
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San Francisco
Zealandia
China
Colon
Centennial
Ohio
Puget Sound
Monterey
Mare Island
St. Louis
New York
West Indian
Cramp’s
Philadelphia
Second Call for Volunteers Not Tied to Any Emergency
A second call for volunteers states readiness and training, noting no latent or serious emergency prompting the drill. It emphasizes volunteers will be drilled and seasoned, kept prepared and available for field deployment when necessary.
Proclamation Calls 75000 Volunteers to End War Lethargy
Washington May 27. The president issued a proclamation calling 75,000 volunteers, creating a large force to be organized into corps divisions brigades and regiments. The move aims as a second reserve to be drilled and used later, with enlistments opened as at Civil War outbreak. Details on quotas by state and officer appointments will follow.
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Dana
Lincoln
Stanton
Grant
Sherman
Mr. Kipling
Washindton
Alger
War Department
Monterey in Dry Dock Ready for Manila Voyage
The Monterey was moved into dry dock at Mare Island California on May 28 after the Philadelphia was undocked following a thorough refit. The Monterey will have its hull scraped and painted before set for a trip to Manila.
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Monterey
Mare Island
Cal
Philadelphia
Manila
Was Never Well I Was a Pale Patient Ad Says Hood’s Sarsaparilla
Mrs Luna Farnum of Hillsgrove Rhode Island recalls severe illness and female troubles. After using Hood’s Sarsaparilla she regained strength and weight to 103 pounds. She praises the medicine as a blood purifier and claims lasting health improvements.
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Hood
Hillsgrove
Rhode Island
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