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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1898
Page
10
The article argues the new bond terms favor small savers who contribute $20 each as they gain access to bonds and coupons. It contends banks and capitalists must wait for small lenders first and may receive nothing if those lenders take all.
It is said lake sailors face more hazards than Atlantic voyagers. A sailor may cross the Atlantic safely with few ships seen, but on the lakes the dangers are greater, making lake sailors more alert and careful.
Pingree of Michigan offers to buy shoes for a regiment with his own money Powers of Maine covered the state bounty of 27000 for Maine volunteers Tyler of Virginia will supply shoes for all his troops Adams of Colorado offers to advance required funds to equip Colorado troops Citizens seek share of honor with Adams and others.
Hotano tops the world as the nation of smokers with an average of 100 ounces per year per Dutchman. Belgium follows with 80 ounces, then Turkey at 70, the United States 60, and Germany France Spain and Italy nearby. The United Kingdom registers 23 ounces per person.
The agent of a Washington life insurer holding a $10 000 policy on Lieut Hobson, Santiago hero, issued a permit for war service without invalidating the policy. The permit date matched Hobson’s famous exploit. if he had died, his father would have received the $10 000.
The new revenue law imposes a 15 percent tax on certain legacy sums once effective, seen as a deterrent to large fortunes. Analysts note the provision may prompt millionaires to gift substantial wealth during life. The framing appears designed to curb the growth of great wealth through estate taxes.
The grandsons of Admiral Raphael Semmes, famed commander of the Alabama, join the U S Army and Navy. Sons of Gen. L E Wright, who wed the admiral's daughter, one cadet at Annapolis serves with Samp son s fleet, another is a sergeant in the First Tennessee volunteers, and E E Wright is commissioned a major in the Fourth Tennessee volunteers.
The article notes Southern forces dominating early honors in the war with Spain. Nashville secures the first capture, Texas earns a notable record for a Texan under fire, a Southern ensign is killed, and a Southern officer helps hem in the Spanish fleet at Santiago, drawing praise even from Cervera and spreading Hobson's name worldwide.
The easternmost Caro line island group holds 50 named isles and many unnamed ones, lying 2000 miles closer to San Francisco than Manila. The Spanish claim the group, but most inhabitants are mixed descent aborigines who speak Spanish. They lack direct Madrid governance and have minimal local government, relying on Manila for laws and policing.
The Havana harbor blockade boat uses a small electric battery with a wire and dynamite cartridges tied to pork. When a shark swallows the pork, the current is applied, the dynamite explodes, and the shark is killed.
A new 13 887 foot iron bridge to replace a wooden span on the Central Asian railway would span the Amu Daria about 430 miles northeast of Merv. It would rise 73 feet above normal water and cost about 4 500 000 dollars with a Russian firm handling the metal work. Construction is expected to begin soon.
From Jaragua to Kingston reports describe Col. Wood’s Rough Riders and the First and Tenth Cavalry repelling a Spanish ambush at La Quasina. Roosevelt and Wood led charges turning the tide. Sevillla’s dead 22, wounded 70 to 80, names not yet official. The front near Santiago grows tense with blockhouses and entrenched Spaniards observing American movements. Additional dispatches note Vesuvius activity, a possible Spanish dash, and 5,000 insurgent prisoners as Morot and Moret casualties are reported.
Washington reports Gen. Shafter’s forces west of the San Juan River within three miles of Santiago and in view of the city. Lawton Chaffee and Wheeler reconnoiter the Spanish lines with Cuban help and pacificos report starvation in Santiago. Spanish losses include 77 killed and 89 wounded.
The Daily Summary notes Senate debates on Hawaiian annexation with opposition voices and a forthcoming vote on July 2. It reports passage of a bankruptcy conference, a deficiency bill, cadet appointments, and a military secretary, with speeches by Clay Roach and Caffery influencing the discussion.
Washington June 28 Navy department bulletin shows Commodore Watson sails today in the Newark to join Sampson and command an armored squadron with cruisers to proceed at once off the Spanish coast. The eastern squadron includes the Newark Iowa Oregon Yosemite Yankee Dixie and the collier Scandia Abarenda and Alexander. Advance will leave from Santiago with Rear Admiral Sampson leading the North Atlantic fleet first and second squadrons under Commodores Howell and Schiey. Key West base will be commanded by Commodore Remey.
The Third Expedition to aid Admiral Dewey leaves San Francisco at 2 30 pm on June 28 with four thousand troops aboard City of Para Ohio Morgan City and Indiana flagship bound for Manila The War Department expects about twenty one thousand regulars and volunteers in command of Maj Gen Merritt, with ten thousand already sailing in three expeditions Merritt aims for a peaceful seizure but is prepared to use force if needed He plans a Spanish language proclamation to explain U S authority and provisional government with liberty under law Dewey seeks immediate capitulation if reinforcements arrive The Daily Telegraph notes German hostility to bombardment and Dewey ready to press for capitulation after reinforcements arrive
Gen Lawton cites nearly 20 000 Spanish soldiers reaching Santiago de Cuba since the advance began. Gen Pando may junction with Linares at Santiago. Lieut Victor Blue reports Cervera’s ships in harbor and a torpedo boat destroyer Terror damaged by St Paul off San Juan. Navy updates note Yale troops, Hobson deeds honored, and new blockade actions.
The Maine Republican Party renominates Nelson Dingley for Congress in the Second District and Charles A. Boutelle for Congress in the Fourth District, signaling continued party support for these incumbents.
The Clifton hotel in Clifton Ontario on the opposite side of the Niagara River burned Sunday causing an estimated $100,000 in losses. The hotel hosted the peace congress near the war’s end and sheltered many members of European royal families. It will be rebuilt.
Washington June 27 substitutes for postal clerks in post offices will be appointed when subpoenaed as witnesses in court. These substitutes will be paid by the post office department.
Capt. Joshua Slocum arrived in Newport aboard the Spray ending his solo voyage around the world. He departed Boston on April 24, 1895, sailing alone in the 33 by 14 foot yacht.
Reports from Camp Alger Virginia and San Francisco announce troop movements for Cuba and the Philippines. U S ships shell villages near Santiago while Gen Shafter advances toward the city and Admiral Sampson reports on Lieut Hobson and the navy near Morro Castle.
A severe wind and rain storm swept through North Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa and Ohio causing at least several deaths and widespread damage. The storm wrecked buildings destroyed crops including 200000 acres of wheat and damaged railroads and bridges with several missing persons reported after a steamer capsized near Buckeye Park in Marietta.
Crowds filled Milwaukee as trains arrived for the state centennial carnival with a grand military parade in Grand Avenue park. The procession marked the dedication of the soldiers' monument honoring Civil War heroes.
San Francisco reports the halt of regular steam communication with Honolulu due to army transport duties to Manila. The delay will cause great losses for Hawaiian banana growers as fruit destined for export becomes unfit for sale before ships can carry it to market.
Walter Wellman leads an Arctic expedition from Tromsoe with scientists aboard to seek Prof. Andree and to discover the north pole. The mission aims to aid the stranded explorer and conduct polar searches.
A Montevideo dispatch reports that Uruguay authorities at Spain’s request sent Sanarelli serum to Cuba to combat yellow fever. The delivery was confirmed via Galveston Texas and dated June 29. The aid aims to curb the outbreak and bolster Cuban public health efforts.
Thirty thousand spectators watched the American Derby at Washington Park. Pink Coat won, Warrenton placed second and Isabel finished third in a 2:42% time.
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