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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1898
Page
3
A Chipley Florida note discusses U S potential Cuban involvement, arguing Florida as a base for supplies and urging strong ports and roads. It weighs international debts tied to recognition and compares Cuba to Greece Mexico and other cases while giving general statistics on Cuba’s size population and sugar output.
Saturday the Senate approved a resolution recognizing Cuba as independent and authorizing force to implement it, asserting no intended aggrandizement. Spain may back the House plan to seek peace, while Madrid and London signal firm stances against intervention. Troops and new ships move as war prospects loom amid a Senate House deadlock.
London April 18 The Daily News Rome correspondent says the Queen Regent Pope and Emperor Francis Joseph would favor abandoning Cuba to avert war. Archbishop Ireland cabled that evacuating the island was the only means to avert war.
Pensacola April 17 reports heavy activity at the navy yard with the arrival of the ocean-going tugs Penwood and Coyle to be refitted and armed. The auxiliary cruiser Potomune is under rapid work and torpedo placement in the channel is nearly finished. Fort officers say defenses are near ready for any attack.
Comptroller Reynolds rules ticket broker licenses are not transferable under existing law tied to bona fide sales. He also clarifies widow status, citing Webster, stating a woman with a living husband cannot be deemed a widow even if separated, and notes a widow’s exemption of 200 in property value.
In Atlanta, health officials agreed on strict regulations to protect the South from yellow fever. The plan simplifies inspection, disinfection, and quarantine, promising stronger summer safeguards and a sense of security despite the evolving threat.
The piece extols Browns' Iron Bitters as a sterling household medicine with universal benefits for men women and children and notes it is sold by all dealers.
With war looming against Spain, Mexico orders Eleventh infantry and one cavalry regiment to border posts at Matamoros Nueva Laredo Porfirio Diaz and Juarez to deter uprisings. Company A of the Twenty third United States Infantry under Captain Goodale departs Laredo by special train for New Orleans. Other border units to march seventy five miles to join rail links. Troops BR Fifth Cavalry will remain under Major Wirt Davis.
The Marine Journal assures inhabitants of seaport towns that Spain would not spare ships to bombard coasts. Spain will focus on Porto Rico and Cuba, while American ships patrol shores, keeping our towns safe from invasion or bombardment.
The author condemns heated exchanges in both houses as war questions arise. He urges calm, dignity, and reason, saying Congress faces serious business with the Cuban issue and has lately resembled a ward meeting, harming national and international reputation.
The United States government builds the largest gun ever, at Bethlehem Iron Works. It weighs 126 tons, measures 49 feet 2 inches, fires a 2300 pound shot over 16 miles, with a 1000 pound powder charge, at an estimated total cost near 300000 dollars.
An advertisement touts Cascarets candy cathartic as a magical medical discovery. It claims gentle cleansing of kidneys liver and bowels, dispels colds cures headaches fevers and habitual constipation. It urges purchase from druggists with guaranteed cures.
The article argues Spain’s sea power would alter its 300 year record of naval defeats if proven effective at sea. It recalls Lepanto and Drake, cites Trafalgar, and recounts the 1866 Peruvian expedition where Spanish forces were defeated and Valparaiso burned, ending with a failed Callao action.
The Atlanta Journal argues that Spanish ships are in poor condition and poorly trained gunners would place Spain at a disadvantage against the United States in any naval engagement, stressing that the outcome hinges on the gun crews as much as ship numbers.
A vintage advertisement touts Cascavets Candy Cathartic as a liver stimulant and intestinal tonic. It claims the product cures biliousness headaches furred tongue piles and many ills with a money back guarantee. The ad invites readers to buy a box for 10 25 or 50 cents and offers a free sample and booklet.
The Times Union and Citizen notes that rumors of a European alliance pressuring the United States to let Spain hold Cuba lack solid footing. England’s public and official stance favors maintaining friendship with the United States, reducing chances of coercion. If Europe acts without Britain, a conflict could ensue, making an Anglo American alliance likely if Britain withholds support.
The remark suggests American curiosity would focus on Spain once war is declared. It reflects a view of international interest and reciprocal scrutiny amid tense times.
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