Great Battle at Santiago Dominates War News
The Watauga Democrat reports telegraphed details of the Santiago fight with General Shafter forcing Spanish lines and suffering heavy losses. It notes Captain Sampson’s fleet actions against Cervera, discusses political races in Watauga, and argues for reorganizing the Democratic party and opposition to annexation.
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Santiago
Telegraph
Shafter
Verely
Sampson
Cervera
Laniers
Pando
Santino
Madrid
Spain
Cuba
Havana
Porto Rico
Uncertain Santiago war news and political plea
Reports from Santiago show a chaotic war picture with 2000 casualties feared and calls for reinforcements from Shafter and Pando. If Sampson destroyed Cervera, Santiago’s fall could be days away though conflicting messages persist. A political notice urges Capt. Edward Franklin Lovill as a strong 8th district nominee amid broad GOP tensions.
United States Plans a Fleet Move Against Spanish Cities
President McKinley sides with a large naval mobilization to strike Spanish targets while Admiral Watson would command. Reports claim Spain shifts its fleet toward Manila to attack Dewey, though both items remain doubtful amid public demonstrations and cautious speculation.
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McKinley
Watson
Spain
United States
Cadiz
Manila
Dewey
Republicans weigh candidates for Wilkesboro convention
A letter urges Republicans meeting in Wilkesboro on the 12th to nominate a candidate other than Linney for Congress. It praises Dr. J. C. Wilcox Spencer Blackburn Thomas Dula and Marshall as strong contenders and urges scrutiny of Linney’s four year record and 20 000 total benefits from government support.
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Manila
Cuba
Congress
Spain
Hawaii
United States
Reed
Wilkesboro
Linney
J. C. Wilcox
Spencer Blackburn
Ashe
Thomas Dula
Wilkes
Mr. Marshall
Surry
Repubican
Trinity College Trustees Clash Over Clark Re Sign
Judge Walter Clarke and Trinity College president Ded Kilzo are in a public dispute over Clarke resigning his trusteeship. Clarke sent a press letter described as a warm number while Kilzo plans a pointed reply. Kilgo has a habit of wrangling, but this time the row tarnishes the board’s image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Clarke
Trinity College
Ded. C. Kilzo
Kilo
Clark
Kilzo
Kilgo
Doctor announces practice in Blowing Rock area
S W Scurny M D declares he has located at Blowing Rock to practice medicine and will answer in town and surrounding neighborhoods. He can be found at the Watauga Hotel.
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Blowing Rock
Watauga Hotel
S.W. Scurny
M. D
Notice in Watauga County Lumber Suit
In the superior court of Watauga county Jane Millsaps and W M Millsaps sue Watauga Valley Lumber Co for damages for cutting and removing lumber from plaintiffs lands. The defendant must appear at the next term commencing August 1 1898 at Boone court house to answer or demur the complaint. July 6 1898. M B Blacksury, C Lovins & Fuencher attorneys for plaintiffs.
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North Carolina
Watauga County
Jane Millsaps
W. M. Millsaps
Watauga Valley Lumber Co
Cos. Farthing
Boone
M. B. Blacksury
C. Lovins & Fuencher
Attys
Watauga “O
Superior Court
A. L. Smith
N.E. Smith
N. B E. Smith
Watauga Despcrata
Boona
N. G
N.c
M. B. Buackarrn
8. C
Totter Salt-Rheum and Eczema Relief Ointment Ad
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment as instantly soothing intense itching from eczema and related skin conditions with claims of permanent cures in severe cases. It also mentions Dr. Cady's Condition Powders as a tonic and vermifuge for horses, priced at 25 cents per package.
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Watauga Democrat
Juy
Moses Harshaw
Dist
J. F. Spainhour
Spainhour
Democrats
Watauga
Senate
W. O. Fields
Sparta
Fields
Democratic Party
Ashe, Alleghany
Watange
Camara
Old Spain
Robt
Lee
Pennsylvania
Gettysburg
Capt. Louill
8Th Congressional District
Edward Franklin Lovill
Capt
Louill
Scott
Castoria
Hood
Auard
Tig
Dire Wilbur R. Smith
Lexington, KY
Commercial College OF
University
Hefei
Watauga High School
Boone, N.C
College of Business
G. P. Jones
Principan
R. K. Harris & Son
Hickory
Silver Knight- Watchman
Moretz & Farthing
W. F. Sherwood & Co
N.B
W. F. Sherwood
J.B. Phillips & Son
Scientific American
Addins Munn & Co
Broadway
New Yorks
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