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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1898
Page
9
Washington reports Spanish spy network grows more formidable. Captain Dorst's attempt to land ammunition for insurgents in Cubs fails as Spanish soldiers await every landing. Army officers say future supply runs require strong naval protection to succeed.
Key West May 16. The steamer Gussie carrying 7000 rifles and 200000 rounds for Cuban insurgents failed to land supplies off Pinar del Rio after two attempts. Captain Dorst blamed lack of Cuban reception and Spanish opposition. A skirmish near Cabanas left one Spanish officer and three men wounded, and one American rider slightly wounded.
The Imparcial reports a Spanish gunboat and cruiser engagement near Havana with American ships firing back as both sides claim damage. The Santa Clara batteries shelled the American squadron, which returned fire and drove the Spaniards off. Roosevelt arrives with the Rough Riders in San Antonio as Bagley’s remains head to Raleigh after the Winslow action.
The Baltimore Biscuit company plant burned last night causing about $60,000 in damage. Three hundred workers had been assembling government "gush" orders, stock and a large amount of flour were destroyed, and machinery ruined, risking serious delays to army and navy orders.
From Wiiemstean Curacoa May 16— Spanish cruisers Viscaya and Maria Teresa sailed at dusk with unknown destination. Four other ships left harbor, one torpedo boat destroyer sighted again. They refueled here as government seeks neutrality compliance. Yale bound west reports two Spanish cruisers sighted off coast as Montgomery searches. Admiral Sampson’s squadron sails from Cape Hayti to join, with uncertain southward move or approach to Key West.
The First Ohio cavalry advance guard, about 800 officers and men in eight troops, arrived in two sections of 16 cars each at Camp Thomas Ohio on May 16. They lacked horses and uniforms, receiving tents from the quartermaster and awaiting a 25,000 uniform order. Lieutenant Colonel W. M. Day commanded. the unit camps east of Lafayette road. Naval militia mobilization from Illinois announced in Chicago. Wounded seaman Ernert Sutenach of the Marblehead died after a leg amputation from injuries near Cienfuegos. The plan to escort troops to Manila was reported from Cadiz as the Spanish fleet remained there.
In Tenerife martial law declared May 9 as 7 000 troops fortify defenses with 400 engineers and 6 000 laboring at fortifications. Reports from Washington note Hawaii annexation plans advance with committee favoring action after weeks of delay. A large war-map visualization and strategy discussions accompany briefing on Atlantic naval positions. Cemetery Association weighs five board fence versus iron option at two hundred fifty dollars, urging owners to consider finances and community access. Dr Miter Pale Pills cure Tx
Naval officials order no talks with reporters as bulletins outline publication rules. Secretary Long and Captain Crowinshield push secrecy to curb press disclosures impacting plans for Havana blockade and Manila expedition. Six months rations set for Manila troops. Charleston sails. Marshalling of volunteers progresses. armor tests show strong 13 inch plate. Merritt Otis Fitzhugh Lee named corps commanders for Pacific and Cuba deployments.
An old newspaper advert promotes Utah Kidney Beans as a cure for kidney and bladder ailments. It includes testimonials from Samuels of Hickman County Kentucky and claims the product has helped “thousands” with back and kidney pain. Sold by Vic Emmert Co and F Parsons Co with Turners Little Liver Pills as a laxative aid.
The New York chemist T A Slocum offers three free bottles of his New Discoveries for consumption and lung diseases. He claims his New Scientific Treatment cures thousands and cites letters of gratitude from patrons in America and Europe. Readers are urged to mail address details to 08 Pine St New York and mention seeing the Trueworthy ad.
The Great Rock Island route provides up to date water lines rates and routes from Pacific coast ports to Copper River and the Klondike. A Rock Island Tourist Car Excursion to Portland leaves the Atlantic every Friday offering a convenient and affordable way to reach Puget Sound points. Contact the nearest Rock Island agent for current trip details.
Scranton Jows resident Rev J A Mitchell reports trying Dr Kay s Lang Balm and says he has tested it with positive results. He claims a lady with long standing symptoms was cured after a six month issue and recommends others to send address and symptoms for guidance.
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