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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1898
Page
1
Floating in a Seattle rescue report the prize Catalina is found with stolen arms aboard and a near sea escape foiled. Reports from Havana note a blockade and naval activity as U S forces plan strikes against Spanish positions. The Oregon completes a 13 000 mile voyage and officials plan a 15 000 volunteer plus 4 000 regulars push to the Philippines.
Crop conditions look fine and fruit yields appear plentiful while wild pigeons swarm and local youths enjoy sports. Al Santabin traveled to Aberdeen last Monday and the justice of the peace offered free marriage services for two weddings and four couples. The county officials dispute road labor bills amid questions about the fish commissioner and local governance. Charley Wilson and Miss Ocey Benner wed with HH. F. Coles officiating as serenaders disrupted the night. Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills advertised for health and relief.
Washington Letter reports patriotic cheers for Commodore Dewey after Manila Bay victory. It notes his reported losses and the plan to promote him, plus media and senators—Tillman and Hanna—discussing the triumph at the White House. The piece covers troop movements, Cuba prospects, and political shifts in the War and Navy departments. It also discusses staff appointments, political influence in Gage's department, and concerns about overworked women and a medical advertisement.
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