Alleghany Democrats Nominate a United County Ticket
In Sparta on Saturday Alleghany Democrats held their county convention at the court house nominating a unified Democratic ticket for county offices. Speeches by Governor Coughton and Senator Fields praised unity and predicted success for the alliance, with Fields for Senate and Gambill, Edwards, Edwards, and Thompson named for key posts. The report notes Republican weakness and anticipates Alleghany as the banner county in the state.
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Sparta
N. C
Alleghany
Court House
Coughton
Fields
Cervera's Big Blender Off Santiago de Cuba
AP dispatch from July reports Admiral Cervera's fleet held a consult before sailing Santiago harbor. The majority favored a westward sortie toward Macanillo Cienfuegos or Hayana, fearing mutinies and worn-out crews. Observers noted sea conditions and a convoy possibility, with risk to the New York if eastward course chosen.
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Santiago de Cuba
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Associated Press
Kingston
Cervera
Macsanillo
Cienfuegos
Llayana
Siboney
New York
Vizcaya
Almirante Oquendo
Maria Teresa
Chapparal
Alleghany County Leads in State Convention Unity
Alleghany comes near the top when counties are called in State conventions. A splendid record for devotion to Democracy was broken in 1896 when a Democrat betrayed his constituents. Factional fights troubled the party, but Alleghany harmonized factions and nominated a strong ticket. Lieutenant Governor Couthon praises W. C. Fields as a durable Democrat and capable State Senator.
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Alleghany
Coughton
State Senate
W. C. Fields
Raleigh
Fields
the House
News and Observer
Wainwright’s Bold Action Sails Gloucester in Battle
Lieut. Commander Wainwright commanded the Gloucester as it fought in the fiercest phase of the action. He pressed the attack on two torpedo boats then led the pursuit of Cervera’s flagship. Admiral surrendered to him, tying the Maine episode to poetic justice.
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Wainright
Corsair
Pierpont Morgan
United States Navy
Gloucester
Wainwright
Cervera
Maine
Havana
Washington Post
Rebel yell echoes from Shafter in Cuba front line
The Philadelphia Record reports the rebel yell sounding again near Santiago on the prior Friday. The cry rose under American banners near Shafter’s battle line and was praised as an unmistakable American sound that day in Cuba.
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Philadelphia Record
Shafter
Santiago
Cuba
Direct Blow at Spain Prompts New War Fleet Move
War Board meets with President McKinley to approve sending Commodore Watson’s Eastern squadron to the Spanish coast and to press for coastal bombardment of Spain. The aim is to strike coast towns and chase Admiral Camara’s fleet via the Suez Canal entrance as U.S. action gains momentum.
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Washington, D. C
War Board
McKinley
Watson
Spain
Camara
Suez Canal
Notice in Watauga County lumber damage 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 their lands. The defendant must appear at the next term, August 8, 1898, at Boone Court House N Y to answer or demur. July 6, 1898. M B Blackburn C S C Levinn Farrener, attorneys.
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North Carolina
Watauga County
Jane Millsaps
W. M. Millsaps
Watauga Valley Lumber Co
Farthing
Boone
N. Y
M. B. Blackburn
C.levinn & Farrener
Attys
Sale of 85 Acre John Minton Lands in Watauga County
J M Jones versus Alpheus Triplet based on a June 1 1898 Superior Court execution. On August 1 1898 the first Monday of the month, at the Boone court house door, I will sell at public outcry to the highest cash bidder 85 acres more or less in Elk township adjoining J F Eller W F Rasapeen and others known as old John Minton lands. Levy was June 30 1898 to satisfy judgment and costs. Dated June 30 1898. W H Cataway Sheriff.
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J. M. Jones
Alpheus
Superior Court
Watauga County
Court House
Boone N.C
Elk Township
State of North Carolina
J. F. Eller
W. F. Rasapeen
John Minton
W. H. Catlaway
Shfi
Per G. B. Cataway
Land sale notice in Boone for Jesse Day estate assets
In the Superior Court Thos L Criteber as administrator announces a sale on the first Monday in August 1898 at the Boone court house to satisfy debts. The tract, about 100 acres, lies along New River and borders Kerley Jordan Hampton and others. Terms: one third cash, balance in six and twelve months. title reserved until full payment.
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North Carolina
Watauga County
Thos. L. Criteber
Jerre J. Day
Roby Day
Superior Court
Court House
Boone
Said
New River
J. E. Kerley
Jordan Hampton
J. Day
J. U. Fletcher
Com
War Department reports partial exchange offer from General Shafter
Washington July 6 The War Department received a cable from General Shafter noting a letter from General Sool agreeing to exchange Hobson and men near Santiago The message says the exchange will be attempted in the morning while noting yesterday's rejection of further propositions
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Shafter
Washington
Santiago
Sool
Hobson
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