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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1898
Page
1
The ad extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant cleansing remedy for stomach, bowels, colds, headaches, fevers, and constipation. It emphasizes its natural ingredients, unique effectiveness, and urges buyers to avoid substitutes, with distribution details in San Francisco and other cities.
Havana April 18 Four autonomist officials Babell Dolse Giberga and Sols form a parliamentary commission to meet insurgent leaders in Eastern Cuba. They travel by rail to Batabano then coast steamer to Santa Cruz del Sur to learn if Puerto Principe accepts the armistice and to set terms for a neutral zone and meeting place.
A Dayton druggist George Layton testifies the tenderness of a loving husband during confinement. He notes a customer whose wife used a remedy called Mother's Friend and would pay $100 per bottle if more effective products were unavailable. Aimed to promote a birth-prep book and related materials.
Washington April 19 reports say Congress reached final agreement on a joint resolution recognizing Cuba independence and authorizing US intervention. The measure declares Cuba free and independent, demands Spain relinquish control, and directs US forces to aid revolutions. Military dispatches outline troop movements to Cuba and surrounding ports.
Vatican discussions reported by The Daily Mail suggest the pope seeks Spain to renounce sovereignty over Cuba to avoid a broader war. Britain and Austria are cited as pressing Madrid, Greece's example is noted, while a naval demonstration by Britain is deemed unlikely. Continental powers may back the United States if conflict looms.
Reports from Washington describe a tense Senate conference on Cuba with wartime resolutions advancing after late negotiations. The debate centered on recognizing Cuban independence and authorizing presidential powers to deploy land and naval forces, with bonds and taxes proposed to fund the effort.
Paris dispatch notes strong anti US sentiment after McKinley message with accusations of buccaneering by Congress. Shows dockyards active rearming ships and a pro Spanish demonstration at the American consulate. Also reports German press unfriendly and British Carlist intrigue amid Cuban crisis and imminent U S conflict rumors.
Grain prices across Duluth and Minneapolis show mixed changes with Wheat April contracts at 1.03 to 1.04 and May around 1.00. Cattle hogs and sheep trade steady to lower with assorted prices in Chicago and Sioux City. oats and corn futures also listed, reflecting a busy trade snapshot from April 10 to 19. Entities referenced include Duluth, Minneapolis, Sioux City, Chicago, and Chicago Board markets with various contract months.
Vancouver reports the steamer Packshaw has arrived from Dawson Alaska. Passenger R A Ellis of California left Dawson March 17 and predicts 615,000,000 in oo and a landike region output of 40,000,000. South Dakota Democrats plan cooperation with Populists and set June 24 convention. Daly Mail notes ministers awaiting action as Congress lines up for McKinley decision.
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