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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1898
Page
2
A medical essay warns that many suffer Bright's disease of the kidneys with few symptoms and urges early action. It promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a proven remedy, citing a testimonial from E. B. Murphy and claiming widespread success and life preservation.
From the Rio Guama front to Santiago, 21,000 American troops landed and marching. Generals Sampson Shafter and Garcia express confidence as plans for a two day battle to reduce Santiago unfold. Cuban allies push advance, Morro Castle imminent, and wire cutters prepare to clear the harbor approaches.
Advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic that restores digestive strength. It claims to refresh a fatigued stomach, improve appetite, and aid recovery with proper diet, urging readers to try the remedy and believe in its benefits.
The flying Squadron under Commodore Schley is merged into Admiral Sampson's fleet, with Schley assigned to command the second squadron. Reported Spanish relief effort under General Pando moves from Manzanillo toward Santiago de Cuba with 8700 troops, aided by Cubans harassing the advance. Cervera's fleet reportedly enters the upper harbor of Santiago.
At Camp Alger near CAMP ALGER June 29 the Sixth Massachusetts reports heat and rain as tents leak and guard routines shift. Officers and troops review day engagements with Illinois and Ohio regiments, noting gains and injuries including a near eye injury from a powder blast. Seniority draws shuffle officers, while regimental logistics shift with ordnance and hospital staff planning for Cuba deployment and hospital assignments.
A 19th century ad notes liniment claimed to cure croup cough cramps and internal and external illnesses. It promotes new book treatment for diseases and lists bottles sold by Johnson and Co of Boston at 85 cents each or six for two dollars. It mentions military notices from South Framingham and Fort Myer Hospital with several privates ill or recovering.
Thorough inspection shows Bay State men in good condition at Chickamauga Park Georgia as the Eighth prepares to move. Pay rolls drawn and two months’ pay issued. Few new recruits, but rapid drill continues. Illness low and hospital progress steady. The Eighteenth Illinois near Reed's Bridge to join for embarkation.
Berlin publishes a semiofficial note signaling possible German naval intervention in Manila to protect Germans there. The note says no statement has reached Berlin yet and that Diederichs would act only if necessary, stressing no political significance and no negotiations with Washington or Madrid.
The American fleet shows irritation over Germany's stance as Admiral Dewey plans to demand capitulation once reinforcements arrive. Boston sails to Bolinao to base operations while Spanish defenders face starvation and surrender amid fear of a German role in the Philippines. Seven German warships are in Manila Bay as tensions rise.
The American Wringer Co announces they will call for and deliver wringers in perfect order offering cheaper and better service than competitors. Located at 7 and 79 Franklin Street Boston Massachusetts with telephone B 2690.
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