Dewey and faith in victory noted in 1898 lecture excerpt
The passage recalls Admiral George Dewey’s role in the Spanish American War and how faith in divine aid was debated. It cites quotes of praise for Dewey and the navy, mentions Sen. Quay’s re-election bid in Pennsylvania, Roosevelt’s decisive New York wins, and the close statewide race for New York chief justice, with Montana legislature perks looming.
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Earth
Manila Bay
Geo. Dewey
Santiago
Angersoll
Ad Tiral Sampson
Cromwell
Gustavus Adolphus
George Wasington
Aong
Col. Ingersoll
Cuban
Manila
Phillips
Bob Evans
Next Montana Senator Seat Open Says Hartman Not
A Montana political update states that Hartman will not be a candidate for the next senate seat. The report notes ongoing discussion about who will seek the vacancy and party considerations shaping the field.
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Will
Mr. Hartman
Montana
Sailor Salvages Maria Teresa After Spanish Ship Sinks
The Maria Teresa was heavily damaged off Santiago on July 3 as American gunfire raked the shore. Lieut Hobson’s efforts to raise the cruiser drew nationwide applause before she floated to Guantanamo Bay and was towed for repairs in the United States, later sinking in a tropical storm with no loss of life.
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A Teresa
Santiago
Cervera
Lieut
Hobson
Maria Teresa
Guantenamo Bay
Merritt
United States
Norfolk
Marineresa
Atlantis
General Miles Report Sparks Debate Over Santiago Campaign
The article notes General Miles offers no criticisms of the Santiago campaign in his report, prompting question whether yellow journals will deem him unfit to lead. It also references Charlie Towne's visit to Mostana to share impressions from Mingesta and introduces Smoothy Eversole as a potential future speaker.
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Miles
Santiago
Yellow Journals
M ‘Es
Charlie Towne
Mostana
Mingesta
Amendment Answers on Supreme Court and County Commission
Officials report on official returns for constitutional amendments. Ballot shows support and opposition to amendments relating to the Supreme Court and county commissioners with figures and precinct totals.
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Supreme Court
Navy expansion plan amid peace efforts discussed
President and advisers express confidence on Spanish pol icy and urge early peace, with Secretary Long to report to Congress on recommendations from the board of construction. The draft calls for a stronger navy including three 14,500 ton armored ships and six 3,000 ton cruisers.
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Vetnauils
Secretary Long
Congress
Board of Construc
Notices of Forspriture in Cedar Plains Mining District
Public notice to Frank L. Moore heirs and others that they have been notified of a forfeiture action on a mining claim in Cedar Plains District Broadwater County Montana under Section 2424 and amended statutes. Ninety days to respond or forfeiture will proceed and the claim will vest with the claimant if not contested.
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Radersburg
Bro
Water County
Monte Seu
Mole
Frank L. Moore
Cedar Plains
Broadwater
United States
Lying Application for Land Claim in Montana and Iowa Notices
Notice of a filing by Jane M Freeman Joseph A Willbury Joseph Mo Woolf and Isidor Rotsid of Greeley Colorado Ella... Vetelskies Colorado Springs Ladie A Warner Sophia Roth erbird Samroitville Iowa with Frank J Meere for a land claim near a survey in Jefferson Broadwater Montana. Public notice lists legal descriptions, corners and edges of the tract, and dates of initial publication in Oct 1898.
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Janes M. Freeman
Joseph A. Willbury
Joseph Mo Woolf
Isidor Rotsid
Greeley
Colorado
Elleidge L. Vetelskies
Colorado Springs
Colombo
Ladie A. Warner
Sophia Rotherbird
Samroitville
Ioiana
Discovery Star
Lewis Lews
Louis
Dietriet
Oeadwater Comuniy
Montana
Jefferson Vnow Broadwater
Buhler
Lowsernd
Pawe Breede
Jetieraon County
Desurtie
Tewneh
Remarkable 1515 Milan Battle Yields No Wounded Soldiers
A 1515 battle near Milan with flawless armor saw fighting from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. without a single death or wound among combatants. One rider broke a collar bone after a fall.
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Milan
Italy
Vintage quips and warnings drift through old clips
A collage of remarks from 19th and early 20th century culture threads includes jokes about proposal dynamics in London society, reference to Longfellow and Fliawatha quarry in South Dakota, a warning on celluloid danger for light intense settings, and a Detroit Free Press note about Melville Ford’s aborted book attempts and humorous lines about two novels begun and quit.
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Washington
Melville Ford
Michigan
Congress
Mel Ford
Jove
Eliza
Mel
Detroit Free Press
Quotes and notes from old papers and journals
A collage of quotations and anecdotes from various newspapers and notices. Items include remarks on gloves exports to Britain, marriage changing men, Banks as speaker, veteran social observations, prohibition against cripples selling papers, and a joke about narcotics and churchgoing.
Out of town bargains tempt shoppers with cheap goods
Poor economy to pay freight on poor funds and still worse to go out of town to purchase cheap worthless goods. Browsing shows prices from $9 to $12 for a full line of celebrations. 6000 feet of picture blinds offered at low prices. The emphasis is on heat quality and best value.
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Toiva
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New York
Empire State
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Clendenin
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Combs
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Lorentz
Berths Kelley
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Lowerville
Cincinnati Enqquirer
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Taylor
Helena
W. C. Pierce
Northern Pacific Depot
Lie Valey Stables
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Nsend House
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Tifrney & CO
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