After the war will the country's defenders be classed old soldiers and now soldiers
A long, mixed editorial note questions postwar military labeling and policies. It cites the Pacific railroads reorganization, potential Cuba invasion, and Nicaragua canal opposition, with remarks on enlistment, vaccination, and funding for army and navy. The piece also mentions Port Rico, Philippine governance, indemnity claims, and the Congo railroad opening, highlighting ambitions and tensions in imperial policy and defense.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Globe Lights Predict Social Shifts In Atchison
The Atchison Globe notes changing habits as work loss rises and saloon lunches grow elaborate, drawing crowds away from restaurants and hotels. It observes new fashions, bridal envy, and idle leisure, then mentions the historic early Frederick County Maryland home built by Dr. Fairfax Schley and Thor Schley with old regional ties.
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Neti
Sommodore
Prom
Prederick County
Maryland
Ot Prederick
Thor. Sehley
Fairfax Schley
Quanner
Old Place
Republicans and Populists clash over prohibition tickets
A reaction piece on the new Republican ticket and a third party prohibition ticket led by ex-Senator Poffer, with critique of enforcement history and a chaotic Hutchinson convention. It praises some nominees like George F. Cote and A A Godard, notes Shawnee county’s strange voting and ends with the Republican war cry “On Stanley, On.”
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John A. Martin
Prohibition Tcket
Emporia
Benator Poffer
Hutchinson
Burton
Riza
Major Hood
Kansas
Cyrus Leland
George F. Cote
A Godard
George A. Clark
Junction City
Marty Richter
Frank Grimes
Lewis
J. Tt. Ayrton
United States
Grimes
Uris
Frank Nelson
Lindshors Bethany College
Wais
W. J. Batley
Leland
Binsley
Shawnee County
Stanley
Shawnee
Seaton
Mady
SEND FOR DEWEY FROM ATCHISON GLOBE
A Baltimore style dispatch from Atchison Globe urges Dewey to command the American fleet in Cuban waters. The writer rails against false war stories about Cuban operations and insists Dewey will seek action over publicity. The piece cites Manila battles and stresses Dewey’s resolve to fight.
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Dewey
Atchison Globe
Manila
Board of Stratlery
Admiral Dewey
Cuban
Santiago
Dentras
Bammpson
San Mago
Dewey’s Manila Victory Sparks Calls for Command Change
The piece argues Dewey defeated the Manila fleet in hours while Santiago delays frustrate observers. It suggests replacing Sampson with Dewey to lead the squadron and criticizes wartime advertising costs benefiting Dewey, claiming it costs the public about a million dollars daily.
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Dewey
Manila
Santiago
Sampson
Army
Navy
Gridley's Son May Get Annapolis Cadet Appointment
Washington June 9 President McKinley favored appointing John P Vincent Gridley to Annapolis in tribute to Captain Gridley of the Olympia who died on the Manila voyage But no vacancy exists until next year and the Pennsylvania delegation may help The Beeton Albany railroad men hosted Gridley before his Asiatic station service and pressed for the naval academy post Strong hopes persist for an arrangement
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Washington
Gridley
John P. Vincent Gridley
Annapolis
Olympia
Manila
McKinley
Asiatic Station
Teeton
President Bliss
Beeton and Albany Railroad
Samuel Hoar
C. BE. Stratton
Henry Gould
Frank Fartlett
Col
W. FR. Livermar
Ities’ Prlvate
Jan Gridley
Naval Academy
Peffer Named Governor Nominee by Prohibition Convention
Emporia Kan June 9 Ex United States Senator William A Peffer was nominated for governor by the Prohibition state convention in a unanimous vote after a telegraphed report. The platform pledges prohibition and woman suffrage and supports the U S war with Spain. Additional nominations were made for lieutenant governor secretary of state attorney general and other posts. The Liberal party bolting wing also met but adjourned after a brief session.
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Emporia
Kan
United States
William A. Peffer
Prohibition
Opera
Petter
Spain
K. T. Black
Wtate
J. B. Gartun
Backoer
H. K. Hurley
M_ Willams
Intenton Belie
Libera Party
Prohibitionists
Stamp shortage shakes camp crowds at Chickamaugas
In Georgia at Chickamauga National Park the army reports 30 000 stamps sold in one day exhausting supply. Recruiting of Keors boosts numbers as regiments prepare for battles with Spain. Governors address soldiers urging fortitude. Army officers reshuffle commands and hospital plans move ahead despite stamp distress and logistical delays.
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Chickamsuge-Chattanoosa National Arntary Park
Fk la
Gomtaare
Bindesgr
Brodiey
Kentucky
Nebrastee
Secu New Krabi
Carey
Henry Allen
Newraska Boutor Alles
Sw, EE. Witler
Termlar
New York
Granta Reghnant
Carter
Leiter
Mae
Hourk
Missouri
Stephenn
Cave Ender
Cavender
Rovernora
Notable Figures Lauded In Diverse Fields Across Nations
A varied roster appears in this column: Hanuls Taylor ex minister to Spain speaks at NC University graduation on America’s widening destiny. Sagasta, a Spanish civil engineer turned republican, opposed Queen Isabella. Zola quotes Nulla dies, while Admiral Cervera, tied to Santiago de Cuba, studied naval affairs in Washington. Captain Sigshee, a U.S. naval officer, is noted for receiving a foreign decoration. The Prussian Eagle is linked to deep sea sounding device service. Kyrle Beilew gains fellowships in geographical and microscopical societies. Admiral Sampson, before any major engagement, is identified with Presbyterian Covenant Church ties in Washington.
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Hanuls Taylor
Spain
North Carolina University
America
Sagasta
Isabella
Zola
Cervera
Santiago de Cuba
Legation
Washington
Hoe
Sigshee
Germany
Cable disturbances paral yze Spanish Cuba link
A Washington report details mystery over cables from Cuba with the French Santiago to Cape Haitian line going out last Friday and resuming Saturday. Officials suspect a cable cutting ship under General Greely, though the French line later revived, leaving authorities perplexed about the fault and its wider wartime implications.
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Washington
Cuba
Santiago
Cape Haytion
Blanco
Transports Zealandia China Colon to sail for Manila expedition
San Francisco June 9 It is announced that the transports Zealandia China and Colon will sail next Wednesday for the second Manila expedition. A third expedition may depart within ten days with several steamers including Hengtor City of Puebla Ohio and convoyed to Monadnock Philadelphia and Nero. The Senator is being prepared for the trip and Indiana may replace City of Puebla if needed. Some east transports are unavailable as they are coasters unable to transfer coal at sea.
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San Francisco
Zealandia
China
Colon
Manila
Hengtor
Puebla
Ohio
Morgan City
Alameda
City of
Para
Aya
Indiana
Agree to Nearly All the Senate Amendments on Revenue
Washington June 9 conference committee work on the war revenue bill neared completion after a long session. Senate amendments are largely retained with major changes on bonds and certificates of indebtedness, taxation provisions, and a substitute flour bill, while silver provisions face hesitation. The twelfth census bill passed the Senate, authorizing a director, assistant director, and five statisticians for census 1900. civil service and party proportion provisions were debated.
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Washington
Senate
House
Messrs. Jones and Bailey
Jones
Bailey
Ways and Means Committee
Ite
Severn
Cordance
Census Bureau
Civil Service Commission
SIA
Rush of Tea Impresses Importers Prewar Supply Plans
Tacoma reports importers are quietly racing to ship tea into the United States before a new war tax takes effect. Four Northern Pacific steamers may reach port this month to load tea and be ready for rapid dispatch to Yokohama and Tacoma. Officials offer little detail, noting freight arrangements are being handled on the Asiatic side.
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Tacoma
Wash
Northern Pacific Steamship Company
Uncle Sam
Olympia
Arizona
A Present for Dewey Illumined Address to the American Flag
A Cincinnati Young Ben’s Business club delegation presented at the White House a richly illuminated copy of Drake’s Address to the American Flag intended for Rear Admiral George Dewey to honor his Manila victory. The piece will be kept at the Navy Department for Dewey’s disposition.
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Drake
Washington
Young Ben's Business Club
Cincinnati
White House
George Dewey
Manila
Navy Department
Dewey
Headache Relief Promise From Dr Davin Adverts
A fragment outlines an anti headache remedy by Dr Davin, claiming quick cure during a June sale of tableware. It mentions H Morrison at 505 Kan Ave and notes guaranteed results.
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Morrison
Rogers
Au 'Verware
Ir Towers
H. Morrison
Kan. Ave
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