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Newspaper
Connersville Daily News
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1898
Page
1
The item discusses Morro Castle bombardment risks, Cervera and Sampson, and a potential extra Congress session over Hawaii annexation. It notes merchants signing a 6 PM closing rule on weeknights, labor groups praising ten hour days, and Comneraville merchants also closing early to allow rest and recreation.
Fayette county commissioners hire Gi W Huxtable to convert the old town well into a driven one. He will go below hard pan to tap the ice plant vein and aim for a safe wholesome supply. If an overflow vein is found it would greatly benefit the city and county.
Madrid officials claim 500 Americans killed and 1,500 killed on the Spanish side amid alleged repulse at Santiago Monday. Spanish officials say no Spanish losses occurred and 27,000 troops prepare to sail from Tampa for the theater.
An elaborate home wedding at Mrs. Henrietta Billan’s residence on Washington Street united Miss Blaie Billan and Mr. Fredrick Schweikle of Indianapolis. About 85 relatives and friends attended with music by Minnie Spider and Mrs. Somer. The couple will reside in Indianapolis after a wedding supper on the south porch.
From Havana on June 8 news reports Admiral Cevera is ordered to dismantle his high smaller ships and transfer their guns to land fortifications for defense. The action indicates a shift to strengthen coastal defenses amid ongoing hostilities.
The Army reports 27,000 troops depart Tampa today for Santiago. Transport plans and route details are prepared as officers coordinate the transfer and expected arrival is Sunday near Santiago.
Aale Workers will unfurl a flag at a patch factory on Saturday afternoon and Connersville Axle Co workers plan a tall flag pole raising with a freeedom banner. Hon F T Roota to speak and a drum corps will provide music. Also an estate notice offers homes and building lots for sale with easy terms from J M Medurosu trustee.
The Blue Ribbon Club hosts next Saturday evening with a caplendid recitation by Miss Mary Johnson Ax. Johnson is noted for her best talent and will render a stirring patriotic selection. Everyone should hear her performance.
A Formidable naval expedition departs Connersville near Roots foundry just after noon. The crew includes Commodore Barrows, Harry McWarlan, Charley Tavis, Henry Miller, and Paylor Stewart. They will haul their craft over shoals lacking wheels and rely on shotguns and blunderbusses for armament. Coaled and provisioned for ten days, Admiral Barrows expects dispatches late this week.
Doe Apert pleaded not guilty to exhibiting gaming devices in Ithoof July. He was fined 825 and costs totaling 37.00 and remanded. A divorce case Minnie Stivana versus Frank Stivens was tried and is under advisement by the Court.
City health officer urges thorough cleaning of cellars buildings streets and alleys in Connersville starting June 3 to prevent diseases linked to decay and offal. Citizens urged to cooperate for a sanitary condition and to avoid heat related illness amid a briefing to Prof and Mel Witt and a newborn baby recipient.
Designs pour in for the Dewey sword to honor Admiral Dewey marking his Manila bravery. The War Department withholds public apportionment of volunteer troops under the second call while enlistments proceed and are directed to camps. The Newport News cruiser Buffalo arrives at Old Port for quarantine duties.
Edward Simms admits guilt of a serious crime tied to his father’s conviction. A murder case echoing September Phileder Sans verdict is referenced amid scattered political and legal notes. Booster mentions of President McKinley, Captain Weller, and state officials mix with weather forecasts and threats of showers.
Information from Washington notes a French cable between Santiago de Cuba and Haiti failing since Monday midnight, isolating General Bianco from home government. An English southbound cable from Cuba to Jamaica remains uncertain, while insurgents seize Imus in the Philippines near Cavite and Kentucky troops visit Frankfort.
Lithonia Georgia resident Ida Jenkins claims a meridian blood remedy cured her stubborn eczema after years of failed mercury and potash treatments. The letter from De Pere and other testimonials describe dramatic skin clearing and lasting recovery, praising a vegetable blood medicine said to reach deep seated disease and avoid arsenic or minerals.
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