27 May 1898
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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1898
Page
1
A pivotal conclusion emerges from the war conference with implications for Havana Ten as the next step. Officials and delegates weigh strategic outcomes and potential actions amid ongoing negotiations and security assessments.
A wartime dispatch from Havana states a decisive plan to strike Cuba with a combined land and sea attack. Key figures at the White House war conference include President McKinley Secretary Iger Long Gen Miles Admiral Shcard Capt Crowinsfield and Capt Mahan as they consider crushing Spanish rule. Paris and London reports follow with varied views on possible peace and foreign policy actions amid the evolving conflict.
Capt. Martyn of the British steamer Europa reports he was chased by a Spanish torpedo boat as he left the Mediterranean. Heavy seas hindered the pursuer, allowing Europa to escape. A Lloyds agent dispatch notes an American warship sighting off Iloilo. confirmation needed.
Mrs Harmon Hohenatreit er of near Seymour, 57, died by taking carbolic acid after resisting removal of a mentally ill daughter to an asylum. The daughter’s worsening condition spurred the decision, and the mother’s protest preceded the suicide. Weather: showers and probably thunder storms tonight and Saturday, cooler.
Charles Smith and Hubert Quees travel to Indianapolis to urge mustering in the Columbus volunteer company. A telegram was sent requesting the Governor accept the unit. Other items note local society events, a May Memorial Day plan, and community notices.
The Columbus volunteer military company is set to join Col. Griffin Hammond's regiment and fight in Cuba. Lieut Charles Smith reports Governor Mount has accepted the company and they should report to Camp Mount soon. Notices call members to Crumps Hall tonight at 7 for muster.
The authentic product bears L. A. on each tablet and costs 25 cents. If it does not cure, dr gists refund the money. The advertisement emphasizes guaranteed efficacy and warns customers to buy genuine tablets only.
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