Merritt Leaves San Francisco Aboard Newport for Manila
Major General Wesley Merritt the military governor of the Philippines sails from San Francisco aboard the Newport with Astor light battery Batteries H and K of the Third Artillery and detachments from hospital and signal corps. Tugboats yachts and crowds bid farewell as the vessel heads down the bay toward Honolulu to coal and resupply before continuing to Manila.
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Washington Officials Report Dewey Reinforced by 2500 Men
Officials in Washington express confidence that Admiral Dewey has received reinforcements of 2,500 troops under Gen. Anderson who sailed from San Francisco on May 25. The Charleston has arrived with 400 sailors and Marines, enhancing Dewey's security as Manila's approach grows closer.
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Honors for Our Heroes Hobson Comrades Rewarded
President McKinley commends Assistant Naval Constructor Richmond Hobson and his seven man crew for sinking the Merrimac at Santiago de Cuba on June 3 1898. The message notes prior crew rewards, Powell's promotion to ensign, and recommends transferring Hobson to the naval line, citing his training and leadership despite being a prisoner of war.
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Depew Reflects on Europe and U S War Role
Chauncey M Depew returns aboard Wilhelm der Grosse and discusses European sentiment toward the United States in Paris and London. He lauds Dewey’s Manila victory, notes American naval strength, and cites European distrust over Anglo American influence as the war unfolds. He also details congressional actions honoring Heroes at Manila and the battle at Cardenas.
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All Quiet at Camp Merritt
San Francisco July 1 Since the departure of the third expedition there has been a fall in local military circles. For several days previous to the sailing of the fleets all the departments were working day and night. Preparations for the next expedition are almost completed. The troops at Camp Merritt are equipped and are drilling five hours daily. Commissary stores for another expedition can be obtained and put aboard vessels within a short time. The real cause of delay is the scarcity of chartered vessels and the necessity of refitting passenger steamers before they can be made to serve as troop transports.
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Reinforcements Hang Fire at Tampa in Cuban War Watch
Washington braces for pivotal news as Shafter’s forces near Santiago prepare for a final assault. Alger notes direct telegraph link with Shafter to speed reinforcements and artillery moves. Coppinger unlikely to sail to Santiago, balloon reconnaissance considered for surveying the city and surrounding area.
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Infinitesimal Means a Watering Place Bathing Suit
A Richmond Dispatch joke quotes a child misparsing infinitesimal as “a watering place bathing suit.” The exchange notes the father is learned, and the definition is expected to align with scholarly usage. The piece highlights linguistic humor about word meanings.
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Richmond Dispatch
Won't they Jet you at our boarding house any more
The Circassian asks a question about boarding house life. A living skeleton replies that it is not his fault, recounting a past incident where a boarder claimed the skeleton resembled his feelings after one of the landlady's breakfasts. The Detroit Free Press quotes the exchange as a humorous vignette.
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Hay Fever Relief Without Leaving Home
A physician advertises a home treatment option for hay fever and asthma claiming lasting cure rather than temporary relief. It promotes staying at home, continuing work and family duties, and offers a free examination blank and a 112 page book from Dr. Hayes of Buffalo New York with no cost to the seeker.
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Violations of Law Mentioned in Manila Bombardment
The Albany Argus notes that Dewey's at Manila began bombardment at five a m and that Sampson and Schley did a similar job at three a m The paper says Spain plans to protest these rank violations of the eight hour labor law.
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Albany Argus
Try Allen's Foot-Ease for comfortable feet
A powder to shake into shoes relieves swelling, heat, and fatigue. It cools tired feet, eases smarting and tight shoes, cures corns and blisters, and reduces sweating for comfort. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25c, trial package free. Address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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A Good Example of Rapid Firing Recalled in Washington
In a Chicago Tribune reminiscence a speaker recalls a rapid firing scene with a remark about witnessing the Spanish minister and attaches being sent home during a Washington moment, underscoring a wartime or diplomatic bustle.
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To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
An advertisement promises a cure for colds in one day using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if it fails. The copy also includes a short quote about beauty and pride attributed to Ram’s orn.
Remarkable relief letter praises Lydia E. Pinkham remedy
A Philadelphia reader describes severe womb trouble, deep depression, insomnia, and near despair before reporting improvement after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the product with restoring health and gratitude, and Mrs. Pinkham invites women to write for advice, noting responses are handled by women only.
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