The Capture of the Guido by the Monitor Terror
A Key West dispatch details the pursuit and capture of the Spanish steamer Guido by the monitor Terror and the Machias. Three direct hits disabled the Guido's pilot house, boat, and compass, forcing surrender. Ensuing prize crew issues and custody arrangements are noted, with details on the Guido’s specs and ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yous
Evening World
Key West
Guido
Terror
Machias
Ormaccea
World
Corunas
Havana
Monitor
Lieut
BH. F
Qualtrough
J. ¥. Hubbard
Cuba
Harland & Wolff
Belfast
Lloyds As
la Frocha
Bilbao
United States
Stripling
Department of Justice
Panama
J. B. Patterson
Bombardment of Matanzas Signals Cuban Base Move
Loupon April 30 The Matanzas bombardment is seen as a prelude to landing American troops and establishing Matanzas as a base in Cuba. Siren rumors say Rear Admiral Sampson seeks to test Spanish gunners and relieve fatigue for his men. The Spanish squadron's movements remain unclear as embassies dispute coal supply claims and Pelayo and Alfonso XIII sail for Cadiz amid neutral Portugal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Verde
St. Vincent
Bayonne
Pelayo
Cartagena
Cadiz
Portugal
A Woman's Burden and Healing of an Ailment
Detroit readers learn how Mrs. Alexander B. Clark endured years of ovarian trouble and illness until Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People restored health. The ad claims the pills improve blood and nerves, giving vitality, blush, and strength, with a testimonial of recovery and weight gain. Also features humorous exchanges and short quotes on motive and virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening News
Detroit
Mich
Alexander B. Clark
Michigan Avenue
Proclamation Urges Cubans to Align with U S Flag
A Washington dispatch reports a forthcoming proclamation by Senor Gonzales de Quesada to Gen. Gomez and the Cuban insurgents urging them to place themselves under the Stars and Stripes as U S troops land in Cuba. It says insurgents will be under U S protection and later supervised by Gen. Miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MaKinley
Cubaco
the Chronicle
Washington, D. C
McKinley
United States
Cuba
Gomez
Gonzales de Quesada
New York
Congress
Miles
Army of Liberation
Spanish Squadron Sails Toward Cuba From St Vincent
A St Vincent dispatch reports Spanish ships Maria Teresa Almirante Vizcaya Cristobal Colón and torpedo boats Pluton Terror Furrer have sailed west at 9 am likely toward Cuba, while torpedo boats Azor Rayo Arie and transports Sen Francisco Ciudad de Cadiz head north probably to the Canary islands.
NERVE OF THE SPANIARDS
Maprio reports no local disturbances as Spanish papers belittle the U S fleet. Imparcial denounces American war threats and mocks Sampson's bombardment of Matanzas. Madrid censors dispatches, claiming Matanzas fortifications suffered no damage and no casualties despite 900 shells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maprio
United States
Imparcial
America
Spain
Maprm
sRecaiva
Asthma's Progress From Cold to Cure
An advertisement touts Dr. J. C. Ayers Cherry Pectoral as a radical remedy for asthma and related throat and lung ailments. It cites testimonials from individuals across the country claiming swift, total cures after trying the syrup, promotes smaller half size bottles, and directs readers to request Ayer's Curebook with patient stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Ayers
Ayer
S. Hurrer
J.C. Ayer
Dr. Ayer
J.C . Ayer Co
Lowell, Masa
Greatness Recognized in City Welcome Home Blow-Out
A celebration unfolds as Cy Simpson returns from the city with a festive welcome. The crowd cheers a first citizen of this race for his achievement, marking an informal, spirited public greeting in the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Simpson
Chicago Evening News
Hall's Catarrh Cure ad claims $100 reward
An old newspaper advertisement promises a $100 reward for any catarrh cure Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot achieve. It states the product is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Endorsers include F. J. Cheney & Co. and several Toledo wholesalers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
Cheney
Wyeat & Truax
Toedo
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Grain-O and Piso cures in 1904 appeals
An old advertorial snippet praises Grain-O as a coffee substitute with health benefits and gentle nourishment, noting digestion and nerve strength, with price points around three times coffee. A testimonial cites Piso's Cure for Consumption as a reliable remedy. Includes dated reader responses and brand mentions.
Whisky Prescription Tale From Arild District
A quirky line from a Puck piece satirizes a Kansas druggist refusing whisky without a prescription. Dreyer, a Kentucky visitor, claims to have one tattooed on his arm, prompting the shopkeeper to invite him inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arild District
Kansas
Dreyer
Kentucky
Puck
A Cheap Farm and 2 Good One
A promotion offers a farm work lifestyle with outdoor seven to ten months of ideal weather and self-foraging stock. Prospects are invited to contact P. Sid Jones in Birmingham or Dr. R. B. Crawl in Chicago for travel arrangements. The Louisville & Nashville Railroad runs first and third Tuesday excursions at two dollars over one fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Sid Jones
Birmingham
Ala
R. B. Crawl
Rockers
Chicago
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
C. P. Atmore
Louisville
Atmore
His Little Game and Social Patter Fragment
A collection of snappy lines and quips from a late 19th or early 20th century column. Jokes about husbands and wives, flirtatious manners, and brief notices mingle with advertisements for Dr. Moffett's Teething and dropsy remedies.
Attractive Women And The Pinkham Remedy
An old promotional piece extols female health and beauty, urging use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound at first signs of ill health. It quotes a Jersey City Heights woman praising the remedy after severe suffering and doctors’ doubts, claiming renewed strength and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
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Coleridge
James McCosh
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William Simpson & Sons
Bill, They Ain't Nobody Enjoys Seein’ Well Dressed Wimmen
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William Simpson & Sowell
Gali
Wimmen
Charbeter
Samuel Miles
Hale
Pike
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Cholos
Rory ioNoe
Bas “ Ae
Senor Quesada
Cape Verde Islands
Madrid
New Years
Fabria Neva
H. G. Kitchell
Greenwood
Mins
J. Rosell
Victoria
Tex
Johnnie
Johnnie Bright
Jeweler’s Weekly
E.C. Moulton
Needham
Mass
Askine
Slickemith
Teller
Atchison Lobe
H. H. Green
Atchison
Lydia B. Pinkham
Cca
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