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Foreign News October 23, 1898

Tombstone Epitaph

Tombstone, Cochise County, Arizona

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Admiral Dewey telegraphed from Manila that the collier Nero arrived at Taka on the 16th with coal on fire and should be sent home as useless. He mentioned nothing about the political situation in the Philippines or further ship captures, per U.S. Navy officials.

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From Manila.

Political Situation.

He Says Nothing of Several Important Points but Perhaps Thinks So.

A Collier Useless.

WASHINGTON - A telegram was received by the secretary of the navy Monday from Admiral Dewey at Manila saying that the collier Nero arrived at Taka on the 16th with her coal on fire and suggested that as he has no further use for the vessel she be sent home.

Dewey said nothing about the political situation in the Philippines or capture of any more ships belonging either to the Spaniards or insurgents; or at least if he did the officials of the department will not admit it.

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25c.
If C.C.C. fail to cure, druggists refund money.

Floor oilcloth, carpets, wall paper chenille portiers, window shades and anything in the household goods line at lowest prices at Barrow's one price store, tf.

$100 REWARD.
The above reward will be paid for the arrest and conviction of the party or parties who robbed the safe in the Cao Can restaurant on Tuesday night Oct 18th.
JOHN HENNIGER,

Thousands are Trying It.
In order to prove the great merit of Ely's Cream Balm, the most effective cure for Catarrh and Cold in Head, we have prepared a generous trial size for 10 cents.
Get it of your druggist or send 10 cents to ELY BROS., 56 Warren St., N. Y. City.

I suffered from catarrh of the worst kind ever since a boy, and I never hoped for cure, but Ely's Cream Balm seems to do even that. Many acquaintances have used it with excellent results. - Oscar Ostrum, 45 Warren Ave., Chicago, Ill.

Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged cure for catarrh and contains no cocaine, mercury nor any injurious drug.
Price, 50 cents. At druggists or by mail.

W. O. ABBOTT
ASSAYING
IN ALL
ITS BRANCHES
Tombstone Arizona.

Gold. 1.00
Silver. 1.00
Lead. 1.00
Copper. 1.00
Gold and Silver, one sample 1.00
Gold, Silver and Lead, one sample, 1.50
Gold, Silver and Copper, one sample, 1.50
Silica 1.50
Lime 1.00
Iron, 1.50
Manganese. 1.50
Zinc 1.50

ALL ASSAYS MADE IN DUPLICATE
Discount made on a number of assays.
Samples by mail or express will receive prompt attention

CYRUS A. FARWELL,
Blacksmith
AND
Woodworker
General Blacksmithing, Wagon and Wood Work.
Prices Reasonable
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What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs War Report

What keywords are associated?

Admiral Dewey Manila Collier Nero Taka Philippines Spanish American War

What entities or persons were involved?

Admiral Dewey

Where did it happen?

Manila

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Manila

Event Date

Monday; 16th

Key Persons

Admiral Dewey

Outcome

collier nero arrived with coal on fire; suggested to send vessel home as no further use

Event Details

A telegram was received by the secretary of the navy Monday from Admiral Dewey at Manila saying that the collier Nero arrived at Taka on the 16th with her coal on fire and suggested that as he has no further use for the vessel she be sent home. Dewey said nothing about the political situation in the Philippines or capture of any more ships belonging either to the Spaniards or insurgents; or at least if he did the officials of the department will not admit it.

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