01 Mar 1898
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1898
Page
1
Allen and Sheffield announce a Monday morning display of Silk Figured Djalmattes a silk and cotton fabric priced at 25 cents per yard ideal for waists with a novel unique name and woven texture for the season.
In Key West the US court of inquiry into the Maine loss begins sessions amid public interest. Officers and civilians expect secrecy, while crowds gather outside the federal building as squadron members and officials prepare for proceedings.
General Wade Hampton at his Columbia home gives cautious views on the Maine disaster and the threatened war, saying the course should be decided by experts. He declines to offer government service in case of war and criticizes General Miles for chaining ex-President Davis. Fortifications are underway at Port Townsend Washington as heavy guns and doubled forces are positioned at Marrowstone, Admiralty, and nearby points.
A fragmented medical promo argues nature and natural remedies restore strength by aligning with natural laws. It claims genuine health comes from pure blood and earth contact, attacking nerve pain and fatigue with Holistic Galen-style advice, warning synthetic cures are temporary.
An ad asserts Syrup of Figs as a universal remedy. It claims it cures a variety of ailments and offers 50 cent bottles through druggists who will obtain it promptly if not in stock. It warns against substitutes and lists California Fig Syrup Co with San Francisco and Louisville addresses.
Washington reports the Navy Department will maintain the full Pacific fleet on the west coast, including Oregon, Monterey, and Moondock, with Adams as training ship. Vessels in Honolulu and other navies remain, while plans to move ships to Atlantic command are not yet executed. The department stresses readiness and potential redeployments if needed.
Divers from Spain and eight other men operate below the water surveying salvage at the wreck site near Havana. Preparations abroad anticipate welcoming autonomous delegates and coordinating with cortes in Spain, as correspondence resumes after postponed meetings.
The Chicago Tribune editorial states there is war now with Spain, asserting no further conjecture is needed after the Maine explosion. It condemns Spain for the act, calling it perfidy and signaling a national crisis. The piece frames public sentiment as already at war, urging decisive action.
Tampa authorities reveal that the Plant system has perfected arrangements for transporting troops and munitions to Havana quickly. Ships are on emergency condition and can land troops within 24 to 30 hours of arrival at this port, with plans to land men and arms along the Florida coast.
Louisville Feb 26 W B Tate Aled sues for 195000 against Drummond Tobacco Co of St Louis Wilson McNally & So Liggitt & Myers P J Sarg & Co and Harry Welsager Tobacco Co alleging collusion by manufacturers trade association to ruin his leaf and manufactory business He seeks damages for alleged loss of trade due to boycott and combined action by tobacco firms and their groups.
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