Harrisburg Sees Changes in State Officers
In Harrisburg this week two or more state officers step down. Treasurer Haywood and Auditor General Mylin leave. New Treasurer James B Beacon takes charge and keeps Haywood as Cashier. Auditor General McCauley begins duties and makes few changes. New Superintendent of Public Printing Thomas M Jones also assumes office, replacing Thomas Robinson. Jones is a long time Daily Telegraph editor and reporter.
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Harrisburg
Haywood
Mylin
James 8
Beacon
McCauley
Thomas M. Jones
Thomas Robinson
Butler
Daily Telegraph
Pennsylvania National Guard Praised by War Department
Officers of the war department say the acceptance of the entire Pennsylvania division shows strong endorsement of state efforts to build a capable citizen army. Washington reports that the Guard’s organization discipline and training resemble the regular army more than any other state, suggesting the government may bring the whole force into the volunteer army.
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War Department
Pennsylvania
Washington
Pennsylvania National Guard
Camp Mount Gretna
United States
Capture of Panama by Mangrove Aims for Notable Prize
The Panama, a large Spanish steamship valued at $700,000, is captured by the Mangrove, a lighthouse tender used by President Cleveland for hunts. The act is described as sublime impudence and likened to a schoolboy with a potato gun challenging a Sioux chief with a Winchester. The Mangrove’s crew fights on despite outcomes.
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Panama
Cleveland
First Pennsylvania Officer Commissioned by President
The first officer to be commissioned by the President for the volunteer service is Capt. McMichael of Philadelphia named Assistant Adjutant General. This honors Pennsylvania which answered Ready to President McKinley, with the National Guard first in camp and Congressmen supporting the President from the start and onward.
Bryan's Western Swing Fails to Stir Eastern Crowds
The war climate dampens W. J. Bryan's rhetoric as he tours the enemy's country. He cancels Eastern engagements and returns home discouraged by lack of public interest in his defense of silver and his speeches.
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W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Governor Urges Brigadier Appointment for Gen Wiley
The Governor, with Senators Quay and Penrose and Rep C W Stone, asks Gen John A Wiley of the Second brigade to be made a Brigadier General in the volunteer army. He is praised for efficiency and popularity with the troops.
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Quay
Penrose
C. W. Stone
John A. Wiley
Warren I Company marchers named in the MAIL
The Tidioute News questions why Warren I Company did not reveal the names of Wednesday’s marchers. The MAIL published the only correct list of I Company’s marchers, asserting If you see it in the MAIL it is so.
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Warren
I Co
Tidioute News
MAIL
Co. I
TN Warren
Jennie Marie Buell Liberant
Isaac P. Buell
Court of Common Pleas
War Loan Bonds Offered Directly to People
The bonds for the war loan will be issued soon and offered to the public rather than to a banking syndicate. The policy contrasts with the prior administration's approach, and those with good memory will recall the difference.
Oregon’s Cruise From San Francisco to Rio Janeiro
The Oregon sails a swift route from San Francisco to Rio Janeiro via Cape Horn. The battleship will demonstrate self sufficiency for the remainder of its voyage despite the risk of Spanish attack.
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Oregon
San Francisco
Rio Janeiro
Cape Horn
War Finance Emphasizes Cash Over Promises
The piece notes a swift end to Mr. Bailey's proposals, urging a wartime approach based on cash instead of promises and stressing maintenance of national credit and honor.
War costs shift homeward for military prep
The speaker warns that war expenses will be heavy but spent at home. Much of the funds should have been allocated earlier to bring the country to a proper state of military readiness and readiness for future conflicts.
We Fight as Dewey Boys Speak to Mockers
The text contrasts hostile German and Spanish rhetoric with American resolve. It asserts that the United States will fight, referencing Dewey and a determined, smiling stance in the face of opponents.
Soldier in Private's Uniform Honored as National Hero
The article praises the American Volunteer as the ultimate military hero, arguing he deserves the largest statue to symbolize his service and sacrifice. It emphasizes humility and dedication over rank.
Western Pennsylvania backs war on Spain choose show of unity
Citizens of Western Pennsylvania express unanimous support for war against Spain. The remark underscores home front sentiment as nations engage in the broader conflict.
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Pennsylvania
Spain
Philippines and Spanish Empire Reach in the East
The Philippines, a 114 000 square mile group with 7 000 000 people, form the northern Malay Archipelago and host Luzon and Mindanao as its largest islands. Manila and other towns show a Spanish and Chinese presence while native Malayan groups cling to tradition. Gold and coal mining rise as hemp, sugar, coffee, cigars and tobacco drive the economy. Capturing the Philippines would grant a naval base in the East and cut Spain’s revenue and supply lines.
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Cuba
Porto Rico
Spain
Pacific
Atlantic
Philippines
Formosa
Indo-China
Great Malay Archipelago
Luzon
Mindanao
Manila
Laoag
Lipa
Banang
Batangas
Cebu
Commodore Dewey hailed as daring figure in Manila Bay victory
The Buffalo Express lauds Commodore George Dewey joining great American sea captains. It notes the Spaniards faced Dewey in Manila Bay from a sheltered harbor with forts and mines, yet he led unarmored ships under cover of night to attack a numerically superior, well-defended Spanish fleet.
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Dewey
George Dewey
Buffalo Express
Manila Bay
Paul Jones
England
Decatur
Algiers
Porter
Valparaiso
Perry
Lake Erie
Farragut
New Orleans
Mobile Bay
Commodore Dewey
A Tangled Democracy in Harrisburg Outlook
The Democratic State Committee endorsed the Chicago cheap money platform and Bryan for President in 1900, repudiating agrarianism and other reforms. Harrity is criticized for leadership during prior Democratic victories in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, seen as an affront by current party leaders amid accusations of betraying Democratic traditions.
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Democratic State Committee
Harrisburg
Chicago
William J. Bryan
Harrity
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Union
Phila. Times
Admiral Sampson Bombards Mantanzas Batteries
On Wednesday afternoon April 27 Admiral Sampson led a naval bombardment at Mantanzas harbor entrance with the New York Monitor Puritan and Cincinnati. American ships were not struck and casualties among Spanish forces are not confirmed. The fleet reconnoitered in force as batteries at Rubal Cava and Maya fired. the New York responded, and Sampson completed the action in 18 minutes.
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Sampson
Mantanzas
New York
Monitor
Puritan
Cincinnati
United States
Point Rubal Cava
Point Maya
Secretary Day
John Sherman
Day
Harrisburg
McKinley
Helen Gould
Congress
Gould
John C. Fremont
Porter
Havana
Labor Writ in Tariff Era Amid War Anxiety
A Dun's Review quotation notes labor conditions under the new tariff law, saying labor troubles are not in reckoning. Mills face large orders with bright prospects despite war-time anxiety, yet hesitancy remains in taking further orders during this period.
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Dun
United States
Drunkenness Said Down in America Says Edward Bok
Edward Bok in the Ladies' Home Journal argues temperance is rising with less drinking nationwide. He cites careful figures showing record low alcohol use and a strong shift toward moderation across quarters where indulgence was once common.
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Edward Bok
The
Ladies’ Home Journal
America
Army reorganization bill may add twelve major generals
Congress passed a military reorganization bill that would create about twelve new major generals of volunteers. Reportedly the South could receive three of these appointments. Supporters push Maj. Gen. Geo. R. Snowden of the Pennsylvania National Guard for one of the posts.
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South
Geo. R. Snowden
Pennsylvania National Guard
Change in German Press Tone Acknowledged by Government
The German press has ceased its hostile tone toward the United States and the government is credited with the change. It was indicated that previous abuse was opposed to official policy and unpatriotic.
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United States
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new remedy. It quickly eases bladder and back pain in men and women and relieves water retention. Sold by Hertzel and Saner, druggists, Warren, Pa.
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Hertzel & Saner
Warren
Laxa Tea Promoted for Digestive Ailments and Liver Help
An old advertisement touts Laxa Tea as containing ten herbs each beneficial. It claims it cures billiousness stomach and liver troubles and is sold by druggists in 10 and 25 cent packages with free samples. It also mentions attractive shares and artistic decorations in dinnerware.
Monitor Terror Sails On Spanish Steamer Yet Pays Heavy Price
The monitor Terror attacked the Spanish steamer Guido, delivering eight shots to her decks and wrecking the pilot house. The gunship earned praise as the most valuable capture to date amid wartime actions.
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Cuba
Spain
Franklin News
Naval Pension Fund
Monitor Terror
Guido
W. F. Brunner
United States
Havana
War News and Deployments Across Cuba Manila and Europe
The April to May 1898 dispatches report Mangrove capturing the Spanish cruiser Panama near Havana and Key West holds the prize while Lt. Pedro Fernandez is taken prisoner. Dewey’s fleet heads toward Manila as the US plans invasion with volunteers. Cuba insurgent cooperation arranged and army expansion authorized. Battles, blockades, neutrality declarations, and cabinet changes fill the volatile war panorama with multiple ships, mutterings of intervention, and constant strategic moves.
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Panama
Havana
Key West
Cincinnati
Pedro Ferdinandez
England
United States
Spain
Andrew
Rowan
United States Army
Cuba
War Department
Senor Polo
Washington
Madrid
James H. Springer
Unitedtates
Carbarien
Congress
White Star
Bovie
Liverpool
New York
Ecuador
Nicaragua
San Salvador
Honduras
Costa Rica
Republic of San Domingo
Sherman
Judge Day
California Powder Works
Santa Cruz
Cal
Horace Elmer
Navy Department
Brooklyn
Day
Cleveland
John
James Roddy
Somerset
David Berkey
Frank Jongrass
Newcastle
Jessie Corriere
Matanzas
Dewey
Manila
Iloilo
Philippine Islands
Portugal
Cape Verde Islands
Cushing
Italy
Netherlands
Switzerland
Norway
Sweden
Russia
Colombia
Europe
St. Johns
N. F
Cnal
Fitzhugh Lee
Richmond
Union
Straits of Gibraltar
Hastings
Pennsylvania
William Booth
Salvation Army
Philippine
Ladrone
Caroline Islands
Italian Chamber of Deputies
Senate
John B. Moore
Joseph Marengello
New York City
Spain must be driven from Cuba United States war resolution
The essay argues Congress rejected peaceful options with Spain over Cuba, declaring war inevitable. It condemns Spanish rule as brutal, praises American resolve, and notes Europe’s tolerance of tyranny while urging end to Spanish oppression in Cuba despite costs.
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Europe
S. Congress
Cuba
Spain
China
England
Weyler
United States
America
People of
Poymmy Ty Tobs Weekly
Sagasta
Cortes
New York Money Market and Produce Report May Market Prices
Market notes from New York on May 3 cover money on call at 24 31% and sterling at 4.8444 for demand. Bankers bills posted at 4.814-4.855 with commercial bills around 4.80. Produce prices list flour values from city mills, rye, cornmeal, buckwheat, barley, wheat spot and futures, oats, hay, pork, butter, cheese, eggs and other commodities with varying grades and delivery terms.
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Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
City Mills
Minnesota
C.i.f
F.o.b
Brandywine
New York
Duluth
Northern
Western Creamery
Elgins
State
Pennsylvania
Southern
Graham
Western
Ironapolis Refused Entry in Havana Returns to Nassau for Orders
The British steamer Ironapolis from Cardiff to Havana with 3000 tons of coal was barred from entering Havana and has sailed back to Nassau New York for orders. Hong Kong tests indicate the cable was cut 50 miles from Manila and repair may take a week or two. A Havana Madrid dispatch says the entire American squadron has sailed, likely toward Key West.
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United States
Terror
Guido
Coruna
Spain
Havana
Cuba
Fourth Infantry
Tampa
Fla
War Department
Cape Verde Islands
Newfoundland
Blanco
Dimas
Pinar del Rio
Key West
John Walsh
New Orleans
Mexico
Argentine Republic
Korea
Belgium
Madrid
Havania
Bay of Gibraltar
England
Eurpean
Philippine Islands
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Nictheroy
Buffalo
New York City
Hudson Maxim
Fitzhugh Lee
Dodge
Manila
Japan
Volunteer Army
Campbell Emory McMichaels Bee
Soa Semel
Volunteers
Mcetown
Mass
General Blanco
Matanzas
Mascota
Foote
W. E. Brunner
United States Sanitary
Old Point Comfort
William
Germany
Francis Joseph
Austria
Navy Yard
New York
Coast Guard
Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Paris
Cherikee
Macoris
San Domingo
Vermont
Provincetown
Boston
New York State
Hempstead
Peekskill
Marietta
Oregon
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Topeka
Falmouth
Eng
Dewey
Augusti
United States Senate
Navy Department
Congress
Admiral Dewey
Hayti Telegraph and Cable Company
United States Army
Bancroft
Fort Monroe
McKee
Baltimore
United States Navy
Hempstead Plains
Camp
Len
Ironapolis
Cardiff
Nassau
N. Y
Hong Kong
Bread riot forces volley at Italian city buildings
In Pienza a bread riot on May 4 see crowds threaten the prefecture and town hall and pelt troops guarding the buildings. Soldiers answer with a volley as the mob attacks, escalating the confrontation in the square.
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Rome
Pianceza
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