Journey to Cuba Daring Trip Through War Lines
Reporter Jack son Smith details a risky voyage into Cuba within war lines. The traveler faced many dangers and was warned out of Cienfuegos by the British consul.
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1898
Page
5
Reporter Jack son Smith details a risky voyage into Cuba within war lines. The traveler faced many dangers and was warned out of Cienfuegos by the British consul.
Jackson Smith, division passenger agent for the Louisville & Nashville Railroad, recounts a five week trip through the West Indies. He details Jamaica’s roads and railways, Cuban ports, Haiti and Puerto Rico, refugees, sanitation, and potential U.S. annexation interest while warning of dangers from Cuban conflict zones.
A. Fennel and Son at the southeast corner of Eighth and Race promote Elmer and Amend’s Prescription No 2 81, claimed as a cure for rheumatism. One bottle will prove it.
In Middlesboro Kentucky on June 4 a large crowd of miners ordered Antonio the Spaniard to leave the Kentucky territory within the night or be lynched. He has openly sympathized with Spain and recently denounced the U S navy. Antonio has worked at the local mines for some time and was warned to depart.
Edward Conrad aged 12 was arrested in Lima for attempting to wreck a west bound Pennsylvania railroad passenger train about five miles west of Lima. Detectives say he piled lumber on the track and hid after the obstruction caused the engine to derail the stopped train, scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
Examinations for entrance to the University will be held June 15 16 and 17 at the University. Registration for intending candidates occurs June 13 14 at the building with extension students registering June 15. School warship funds total at least 1250 with per district tallies listed and many named schools shown. Examinations for high school admission begin June 8 with about 900 pupils to be tested and a fourth high school under consideration to ease crowding.
A Venice cablegram to Norman G. Kenan reports the safe arrival of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Howard of Avondale and their daughter Miss Mabel after a several weeks tour of Europe.
Pioneer Granite Co monuments and grave markers advertise at 837-41 W Fifth St near C H D. Also promocues Home Steam Laundry at 45 Arcade offering cleaning services.
Ben Steinberg age 27 of Plum street plans to marry Mary Franklin 23 of Plum street. James E Howie 38 of Grand Hotel weds Ida M Isdell 26 of Grand Hotel. James E Scott 35 of Fourteenth street marries Ella Ruckel 22 of Walnut street. Magill 31 of city to Mamie Burns 21 of city. Leo Jansen 20 of Abigail street to Ella Finn edy 18 of Dandridge street. Gustav Schmidt 31 of city weds Katharine Weather 26 of city. Ed H Gilbert of Sharonville to Aranza C Beeler of Arlington Heights.
Death notices for Mrs. Fredericka Magdlung at 51, funeral Monday at United Brethren Church Newport. Felix W. Strauss dies June 4 with funeral June 6 at West Ninth Street and Walnut Hills Mortuary Chapel. Abraham F. Spreen of Boulder 82 with funeral to be announced. Lillie R. Stephens dies June 8 with funeral set for Sunday at 2 PM at 1315 John Street.
Names with ages and causes include Mary J. Bannon 60 uremic convulsions at 2233 Burnet. Augusta Szuerba 66 in inquest pending at City Infirmary. Anna E. Schaefer 74 senility at 2609 Zeltner. John Murray 21 inquest pending at 824 Lock. Rosa Summ 20 phthisig pulmonalis at 459 McMicken. Mary Stoll 42 car diac paralysis at 1922 Pleasant. Edward Maile 32 pneumonitis at 240 East Clifton. Barbara Wille 6 months gastroenteritis at 2154 Kindel. Chas Stegemeyer 40 phthisis at 1154 Harrison. Daniel Sullivan 32 at City Hospital in for the week two stillbirths and ninety-nine deaths reported. city population about 405,000. annual death rate 12.71 per thousand.
Mr. John P. Mohr and his wife, who efficiently managed Lagoon's bathing beach, will be in charge again. A new balcony and reception room have been fitted, and an entire line of new suits, catamarans, trapeze, and spring boards has been provided.
Inhalation treatment advertised by Klick Medical Co. claims to ease catarrh hay fever and related symptoms. The ad lists Dr Klick and the address 313 E B Ninth Street, presenting a medical cure offer for sufferers.
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