Woman uses pink pills to ease thirteen years of rheumatism
Mrs. George L. Rogers of Canton New York suffered inflam matory rheumatism for thirteen years. After trying many remedies she used Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She reports relief after thirteen boxes, restored appetite cheerfulness and ability to attend church, attributing cure to the pills and blood purifying effects. The pills are sold by all druggists.
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George L. Rogers
West Main Street
Canton
N. Y
Williams
Rogers
Methodist Church
The Rush for Tampa Troops at Chickamauga Move to Coast
At Chickamauga Park on May 2, eight artillery batteries were ordered to Tampa. The Ninth cavalry, Twenty-fourth infantry, and others prepared for rapid transport by rail. Reports indicate further moves of Twenty-fifth infantry, Tenth cavalry, and possibly Second cavalry and Second infantry, though units are under strength with few enlistments.
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Chickamauga Park
Tampa
Ninth Cavalry
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Park
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Tenth Cavalry
Second Cavalry
Second Infantry
First Regiment at New Orleans Starts for Tampa
The First regiment reached New Orleans and, after quickly setting up tents, was ordered to move to Florida and then on to Cuba. Enthusiastic crowds watched as troops hurried to the Louisville and Nashville depot. Brigade headquarters were moved to Tampa where Gen. Shafter will proceed from Washington.
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New Orleans
Florida
Cuba
Louisville & Nashville
Tampa
Fla
Shafter
Washington
Puritan Denies Bombardment Of Cardenas In Key West
Captain B F Harrington commander of the Puritan and Cardenas fleet denies reports that the monitor Terror and gunboat Machias bombarded Cardenas. He states there are no Spanish batteries at the port and calls the entire tale untrue.
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Key West
B. F. Harrington
Germany Opposed to Bombardment of Manila
Maprno May 2 A strong impression spread by a rumor that Germany has issued a note pledging not to oppose a land invasion of the Philippines but to forbid bombardment because German mercantile interests are present in Manila and other towns. The rumor notes Germany’s omission to declare neutrality as supporting evidence.
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Maprno
Philippines
Germany
Campaign in Cuba delayed until fall
In Havana dispatches the war department expects the Cuba campaign to be in full swing only after the rainy season ends in fall. Despite this, officers push recruitment with urgency, sending circulars to reach the regular army’s full war strength of 61 000. General Miles postpones his Southern trip due to the workload.
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Cuba
Wasninday
War Department
Department
Miles
Miles Sees Nunez Insurgent Leaders in Washington
April 29 report notes General Miles meeting with Cuban civil and military authorities including Senor Quezada, Brigadier General Nunez, and Lieutenant Artiago. Artiago has 17 months field service, Nunez knows Cuban port movements and filibustering history. The talks covered plans for U S Cuban force cooperation.
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United States Army
Washington
Miles
United States
Senor Quesada
Cuban Legation
Nunez
Artiago
Cuba
Orders for artillery shipped to Tampa from Chickamauga Park
Report from Chickamauga Park says Washington authorized immediate shipment of two light batteries to Tampa Florida. Batteries will be loaded and sent by passenger train now. Unclear if additional batteries or any infantry are ordered south. The news raised widespread excitement.
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Chickamauga Park
Washington
Tampa
Fla
War Department backs six yellow fever immune regiments for Cuba
Secretary of War favors an amendment to the volunteer law to recruit at least six yellow fever immune regiments for service in Cuba. One regiment has been raised in Louisiana, and Senator Caffery presented a letter from General Hood's son offering its services.
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Secretary of War
Cuba
Washington
Louisiana
Caffery
War Department
Hood
Nations Neutral Notices to the State Department
Notices from all quarters of the globe respond to the declaration of hostilities. The items reflect diplomatic replies and official communications as nations maintain neutrality through various channels.
Seizure of Prizes Proclamation Guides Officials
Washington reports a warlike shift as nations pledge neutrality with the United States and Spain. A new proclamation on prize seizure may free some captured ships. The Buena Ventura is expected to be declared not a prize, while the Panama faces complication over contraband supplies for the Spanish army in Cuba.
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United States
Canada
Guy’s and Westminister Hospital
London
England
C. B. Alford
Spain
Cuba
Panama
Miles and Cubans Confer on United States Co operation
Cuban representatives met at General Miles headquarters to discuss steps for U S military cooperation with insurgents. The War Department aims to obtain more transports though none were yet secured. Troop embarkation to a Cuban port is expected shortly with current depot supplies reported adequate at New Orleans Mobile Tampa and Chickamauga.
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Washington
Miles
United States
War Department
Commissary Department
New Orleans
Mobile
Tampa
Chickamauga
Steamer Paris Arrives Off Fire Island
The American Liner Paris was sighted east of Fire Island by New York on May 2, signaling its approach to port after a voyage.
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Fire Island
New York
Paris
Charleston Nears Readiness for Sea Service
VALLEJO Cal May 2 The cruiser Charleston will be ready for sea service in a few days after being painted the usual war color. Work on the Yorktown and Philadelphia is being expedited. Mare Island navy yard presently employs 1 766 men during the rush.
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Charleston
Vallejo
Cal
Yorktown
Philadelphia
Mare Island Navy Yard
Revenue bill passed by House after tense vote
Washington May 2 The House approved the war revenue bill with only Republican amendments. A procedural maneuver by opposing Democrats and Populists failed to force a recommit. Final passage stood 181 to 131, with several Democrats and minor party members opposing or abstaining as details noted.
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Washington
Ways and Means
Dingley
Cummings
McClellan
Consul Springer’s view on Cuban subjugation
United States consul James H. Springer arriving in New York on the Ravensdale argues it would take more than 60,000 troops to subjugate Cuba. He estimates Spain could raise 250,000 to 300,000 troops, while Cuban insurgents would field at most 35,000 to 40,000, largely poorly provisioned and equipped.
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Cuba
New York
James H. Springer
United States
Caibaren
Ravensdale
Secured Ocean Liners Fuerst Bismarck and Columbia Bought
Hamburg American steamship officials confirm the United States government has purchased the Fuerst Bismarck and Columbia now in port. Vessels will be sent to the Brooklyn navy yard for fitting as auxiliary cruisers.
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Columbia
United States
New York
Badenhauser
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Revenue Bill To Be Called Up At Noon Friday
Washington April 28 Mr Dingley announced the revenue measure would be called up at noon with general debate to continue Thursday and Friday. The bill would be open to amendments under the five minute rule until 4 o clock when a vote would be taken. The minority agreed to the arrangement.
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WashingTon
Dingley
Volunteer Bill Amended to Raise Thirteen Thousand Men
The committee on military affairs favors an amendment to the volunteer bill increasing the force by 13 000 with special qualifications. The extra capacity would allocate 3 000 to cowboy organizations and provide arms for battalions of engineers and the enlistment of several thousand yellow fever immune volunteers.
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Washington
House Committee On Military Affairs
Argentina to declare neutrality in Spain United States war
Buenos Aires May 2 announced that the Argentine Republic will publish a decree of neutrality during the war between Spain and the United States but a reserve of absolute liberty of action on coal is expected.
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Busenos Ayres
Argentine Republic
Spain
United States
Blanco Resolves Desperate Havana Defense
London dispatch from May 8 reports Captain General Blanco determined to defend Havana with a desperate resistance. In Matanzas about 10,000 troops work day and night throwing up earthworks and encircling the city in a large perimeter.
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Blanco
London
Havana
The
Daily Mail
Matanzas
Vermont to mobilize militia troops in May extra session
Governor Grout called an extra legislative session for May 6 to fund subsistence and transport for Vermont troops. The state militia will be mobilized on Saturday, May 7, at Brattleboro.
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Chester
Yvt
Grout
Vermont
Brattleboro
Chase by Spanish ship pursues American steamer
The American steamer Cherokee, which arrived with 1,800 bags of sugar, was chased by a Spanish ship Tuesday night while departing Macoris for San Domingo, Turks Island, West Indies, on May 8.
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Turks Island
West Indies
Macoris
San Domingo
Cruisers Minneapolis and Columbia Leave the Flying Squadron
Fort Monroe Virginia April 26. Commodore Schley has issued censorship on those in his command to prevent divulging reasons for any movement by the squadron or ships. The destination and mission of the Minneapolis and Columbia remain undisclosed to the press to protect information from the enemy.
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Minneapolis
Columbia
Fort Monroe
Schley
Navy Department
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