July 4 1898 letter from D S Dickerson to Mickey Free
Long letter from Camp Panama Jacksonville reporting wrecks near St. Joseph and Tuselo, Col Torrey wounded, Dickerson rising to sergeant, and praise for General Miles. Mentions Porto Rico movement, Salt Lake visits, mining goals, and wartime hopes. Includes vivid Civil War style reflections and local Idaho scenes amid the Spanish American War context.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Mickey Free
Dickerson
Shoup Rangers
Mickey
St. Joseph
Taselo
Miss
Tuselo
Col
Torrey
Porto Rico
Lee
Tory
United States
Baxter
D. S. Dickerson
U.S. Vol. Cavalry
Camp Panams
Pla
Route reforms attract wary citizens’ attention
Local travelers gathered as new improvements were discussed in the area. Citizens expressed concern about the pace and scope, noting that progress would hinge on practical and reasonable measures, while officials promised careful review.
Dooley Quips On War Effort In Odd Lecture Tone
A fragmentary dialogue features Mr Hennessy and Mr Dooley debating the war, with humor about citizenship and the army. The stilted slang and misread accents suggest a late 19th or early 20th century comedic take on military mobilization and regional language.
Dewey Manila Battle Remains a Prideful Reference
The piece recalls Dewey's Manila victory and Schley and Sampson led crush over the Spanish navy, praising American superiority at sea. It notes Cervera’s fleet faced stronger ships and armor at Santiago, with battleships described as robust and costly to defeat.
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Manila
Dewey
Schley
Sampson
Manila Bay
Cervera
Santiago Harbor
Humber
Clayton Gleanings highlights and Fourth of July news
Clayton Gleanings reports Charley Kaler and wife left the country. Miss Sadie Sullivan returns from Boise City. Fourth of July celebrations in Clayton included a Horribles parade, foot races with prizes won by John Sheridan and by children Mabel and Ameia Marker, plus two all night dances and abundant firecrackers. Mrs. T. W. Jones arrives from Trinidad and plans Clayton home. Oregon news notes middle of the readers bolting the Populist ticket and supporting Republicans, with a critique of middle-of-the-road voters as party agents or detractors.
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Winsdale
Havana
Matoonvas
Lucy J
Chickamauga
Schlow
George Dooley
Tampa
Miles
Rae
Reid
Mike Miles
Hennery Miles
Mosilf
Clancy
Mike Casey
Ireland
Navy
Massachuse Supreme Court
Morro Castle
Mr. Hennessy
Mr. Dooley
Charley Kaler
Mr. Marker
Sadie Sullivan
Boise City
Clayton
John Sheridan
Mabel
Ameia
T. W. Jones
Trinidad
Colo
L F
Oregon
Notice to Property Owners of Houston Townsite Idaho
Probate Judge Albert C Bomar announces the Houston townsite in Custer County Idaho. He seeks claimants to file within 60 days describing parcels and rights to preserve any interest. Notices dated June 23 1808 declare the townsite land and require written statements to be delivered to the judge.
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Albert C. Bomar
Custer
State of
Idaho
United States
N.W
S.E
N. E
Township
Range
Boise Meridian
Houston
Custer County
Albert
Bomar
Tyne
A. C. Bomar
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Challis
Gialered
M. M. Sweet
Panama
Lost River
T River
Hlackfoot
Blackfoot
Brother Jones
Main Street
Spain
Pocatello
Salt Lake
Salt Lake City
Johnesse
Congress
Dixie
Idaho County
Clayton Gleanings
Ron, Hess
Vsergigl
R. N. Hy
Sipps
R.N. Huil
D. L. RI
Pusu
Cnallis
Jjrug
John P. Spalding
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