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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1898

Page

2

A Study in Apples and Andover Theatrics

A composite snippet links Aunt Abbie and Augustus with repeated scenes in Andover, detailing apples asters and architecture via Augustus admiring Andrew Arnold. It shifts to a religious tract urging repentance and acceptance of Jesus Christ as savior, attributed to Rey P C Cromick.

Augustus Anderson Abbie Augustus Andover Andrew Arnold Andrew Agustus Ann Christ Jesus Christ Rey P. C. Cromick

Strong Testimonials For Lydia E Pinkham Remedy

From Mrs. A W Sarr of Biddeford Maine and others in Lexington Indiana Powell Station Tennessee describe relief from female ailments after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They report backache weakness despondency fatigue and restored activity after treatment.

A. W. Sarr Summer St Biddeford Lydia E. Pinkham

Secretary Long Recommends a Larger Navy

The Treasury reports cash balance of 295 million dollars and gold reserve of 241 million. Secretary Long proposes a large increase in ships and men for the navy in the coming session. He also sent two reports to peace commissioners to counter Spain's claims on the Philippines. Dewey contracts to raise three wrecked Spanish ships for about 500 thousand dollars. Troops on furlough from Porto Rico may be mustered out if not needed. First Spanish-American War pension issued to Jesse F. Gates for injuries at Santiago. Health reports show low death rates among 20,000 troops. A yellow fever death occurs in Washington. Cuban mission leaders Sanguilly and Garcia proceed to New York for talks with U S authorities. The war department indicates fewer troops may be needed in Cuba than previously planned and Chicago to be commissioned in New York on the 1st proximo.

Corbin Porto Rico Cuba Jesse F. Gates United States Artillery Gates Shafter Santiago War Department Cienfuegos Fiest

Reform of the Chicago at New York Yard for European Fleet

Officers who served on the Ver mont and at the New York navy yard assisted in repairing and outfitting the Chicago. The vessel had been out of commission nearly three years and has since undergone a near complete transformation. She is now one of the most formidable ships in the American navy with increased speed stronger armor and heavier armament. It is possible she will join Admiral Sedley's fleet bound for Europe.

Vermont New York Navy Yard Chicago Sedley Europe

PROFITLESS TRAIN ROBERY NEAR BANSTOW CANADA

A westbound Santa Fe train was stopped by two robbers who fired on express car guards Hutchison and Blakely. One robber was killed by return fire, the attackers fled, and a posse pursues. The dead man remains unidentified. the robbers appear inexperienced and no loot was secured.

Banstow Can Santa Fe Bunnell Hutchison Blakely Teamn

Havana News Reports Rise in Street Crime

Havana police report an alarming crime surge with twenty to thirty daylight hold ups daily and organized gangs terrorizing outer neighborhoods. The disbanded municipal firemen reserve unit and the recent disbandment of the orden publico hamper police efforts as Havana awaits a Spanish chamber of commerce post evacuation.

Havana Mnch Orden Publico

United States to Raise Three Spanish Vessels at Manila Bay

Admiral Dewey contracts a Hong Kong wrecking firm to raise three sunken Spanish warships from Manila Bay for 500000 dollars. The target ships include Isla de Cuba Isla de Luzon and Don Juan de Austria to be rebuilt under Naval Constructor Capps for U S protection in the Philippines and Asiatic coast. Admiral Schley receives repeated ovations in Frep princessure Alabama and Montgomery invites President McKinley to visit on December 17 or another convenient date.

United States Admiral Dewey Navy Department Hong Kong Manila Hichhorn Philippines Isla de Cuba Isla de Luzon Don Juan de Austria Montgomery Ala Alabama Senate McKinley General Assembly and People of Alabama

Accident in Kelveny Resort Claims Life of Jim Wells

John Majors was unloading a shotgun when it discharged accidentally at Kelveny Resort in Kentucky. The blast struck Jim Wells, Majors' brother-in-law, and he died from the injuries. Local authorities investigated the incident as an accidental shooting.

Kelveny John Majors Jim Wells Majors

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