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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1898
Page
4
Aberdeen Herald lists subscription rates of one year six months and three months with printing details. Notices of births marriages or deaths printed free and requests correspondence from readers across the region.
A harsh critique accuses the McKinley administration of criminal negligence in arousing a costly war with Spain. The piece cites Cuban reports, Maine destruction, and calls for autonomy or annexation with strong sentiment against current policy. It ends with a local note praising a Pacific county advocate.
The column discusses Congress backing McKinley’s armed intervention in Cuba, condemns delays and pacific rhetoric, and notes Consul Gen. Fitz Lee’s coming report with evidence about the Maine explosion. It highlights plans for a strong fleet action and possible funds for war, while acknowledging political caution.
Don Carlos announces Spain must fight either the United States or the Carlists, aligning with Governor Rogers' forecast that the Spanish government would clash to preserve its supremacy.
The Seattle Trade Register persists in its table of foreign lumber shipmen locating Aberdeen on Puget Sound and then asks Herano to apologize for objecting. The town’s residents all object to the move.
The piece reports on the stance for gold bonds backed by populists and many Republicans, noting a House Ways and Means bill to be reported. Kentucky figures like Judge Buckner predict a return to the Democratic column, with Blackburn possibly returning to the Senate. Col Hotchkiss discusses war aims and the Shariah government, suggesting a limited crash impact.
An 1898 advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as aiding pregnancy and childbirth. It claims maternal health determines child health and cites a testimonial from Mrs. W. T. Lockwood praising Sarsaparilla for impure blood and child health. The notice appears with other promotional content from The Evans Drug Co. Leavenworth Washington.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Chicago Seattle Washington and dates, with scattered proper names and places. The readable content is insufficient to identify a clear event, person, or outcome for a proper news summary.
Classified notice offering a horse with buggy and harness for sale. Inquiries directed to Vienna Bakery.
An advertisement promotes Shiloh’s Cure as the best cough remedy with a money back guarantee. It also sells Nut Clover for constipation and claims one million bottles sold last year. The Evans Drug Co. and The Ivons Drug Company are listed as prescription druggists selling these products.
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