Florida News Briefs from Chipley and Beyond 1898
The April 20 1898 issue notes the State Democratic Executive Committee meeting in Jacksonville May 11 and potential state convention. It highlights Rome Georgia Hospital Edition editor Mrs Bulah Mosby and Emergency Hospital support, plus commentary on political figures and events including Sagasta McKinley tensions, Ex Senator W Call campaigns, and Seminole relations. It also warns readers about subscription arrears, delinquent tax lists, and local governance notices while stressing Florida's role in the Cuba crisis and the need for health defense measures against disease.
Sparkman Backed for Congress Despite Silver Debate
The Jacksonville Journal states Hon. S. M. Sparkman is not in favor of free silver though his record shows support for the Chicago platform. It notes his past votes and pair arrangement on the Teller resolution, urging continued trust in his representation for another term.
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Davis
Rhey
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Washington
M. Sparkman
Insurgents to Lead Cuban Fighting with U S Support
Secretary Sherman states insurgents will do most fighting in Cuba for now and the near term. Regulars to remain in the U S while insurgents are armed clothed and fed. He foresees Admiral Sampson linking with Gomez and full cooperation in the war effort.
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Gomez
Browns Iron Bitters and Petroleum Fuel Projections
An early 20th century ad notes Browns Iron Bitters as valuable especially to women for ailments and for overworked individuals. It contrasts with a government opinion promoting petroleum fuel over coal, highlighting cost efficiency and operational advantages for steamships and reducing labor and ash handling.
Cabinet Member’s Wife authorship revealed in June issue
The Ladies' Home Journal will reveal Anna Farquhar as the author of the controversial Cabinet Member's Wife letters. The writer, born in Indianapolis and now with the Boston Transcript, has lived in New York, London, and Boston and previously published A Singer's Heart.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Anna Farquar
W. H. H. Miller
Harrison
Washington
Indianapolis
Miller
New York
London
Boston
Boston Transcript
Washington Letters
War With Spain Begins in Earnest Says Reporter
The dispatch asserts the war is imminent and unstoppable, with the US fleet controlling approaches to Havana and capturing Spanish ships. It warns Spanish squadrons head toward the coast and predicts fighting will start soon in southern waters, asserting American victory and Spain’s ruin.
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Spain
Havana
South Atlantic
Gulf
New York
Educate Your Bowels With Cascareta Candy Cathartic
A vintage patent medicine advertisement promises a permanent cure for constipation. It touts Cascareta as a candy cathartic sold by druggists in Washington, D.C., with a money back guarantee.
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Wo Fc
D.C. Tail
War Revenue Bill Advances in House Ways and Means
Republican members finished drafting the war revenue measure and sent it to the printer. The bill aims to raise between 895 million and 100 million annually with taxes on chewing gum mineral waters and wines, a tonnage tax and beer per barrel tax. It retains no tax on transportation tickets or petroleum.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
House
No Privateering Policy Delivers Proclamation On War
The government states it will not countenance privateering in the Spain conflict and guarantees neutrals' rights. The stance strengthens European sympathy and sets a high-principles course, noting the Paris pact split and Spain’s constrained options under international opinion.
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Spain
United States
Sure Thing for You Cure and Health Claim
A garbled antique ad promotes Cucarets Candy Cathartic as a guaranteed liver stimulant and remedy for constipation and related ailments. It claims a money refund and urges trying a box with sample and booklet offered free.
Spain's vain hopes in the call to arms across America
A Spanish minister claims 40,000,000 of Spain's progeny in the continent will answer a call to arms, but the piece argues such hopes are vain, citing Spain's brutal history and bloodshed for gold as a lasting legacy. It condemns Spain's actions as a "chapter of her glory" built on conquest and death.
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Spain
America
Dickens
Spain Seen Through US Power in Cuba Drama
The Times-Union and Citizen features a blistering critique of Spain’s claims in Cuba. It calls Spain arrogant for boasting sovereignty and condemns its reconcentration policy, saying the nation will be slain by Uncle Sam, the nobody.
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Cuba
Spain
Uncle Sam
Union and Citizen
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Boosts Health Claim Ad
An old advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a medical discovery that purports to refresh the taste, gently cleanse kidneys liver and bowels, dispel colds cure headaches fevers and constipation. It offers a 20 cent box at UC CO C and guarantees use through all druggists.
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UC. CO. C
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