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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1898
Page
1
Ad extols the excellence of Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co and warns against imitations. It notes the product cleanses kidneys, liver and bowels without gripe or nausea, urging purchase of the genuine remedy with the company name. Grain and livestock prices and market notes follow.
A clipped historical text describes elastic apparatus for childbirth aimed at relieving distension and affording support to all organs involved, claiming to remove danger and suffering.
Reports say Spanish forces attacking Manila with 40000 troops pressed American positions at Malate. American casualties are listed as 10 killed and 44 wounded with Spanish losses over 200 killed and 800 wounded. California volunteers and Pennsylvania units fought alongside regular artillery in a three to four hour engagement.
Dispatches indicate Spain’s answer to American peace conditions has been received in Madrid but not published. Reported to accept the general terms while elevating questions and possible modifications, cabinet circles show reticence and anticipate further negotiation. McKinley favors retaining Manila harbor and surrounding territory for defense.
Aug 9 dispatch from Madrid notes The Liberal says Spain accepts United States conditions ad referendum, claiming Cortes vote is required to code territory and threatening convocation of the Cortes this month if McKinley objects. A fresh McKinley note is anticipated and cables hint at tense exchanges.
Captain General Blanco signals imminent pullout from Cuba and a milder stance. A proclamation promises peace after intervention by foreign powers, pardons political prisoners, and the release of more than 150 in Havana. Madrid dispatch notes U.S. conditions shaping Spain's entry into peace talks. Sagasta to name peace commissioners once Washington replies. English squadron near Gibraltar cited as potential Anglo American alignment.
The First real fight for Americans on Porto Rico soil ends with the capture of Guayamo by Third Illinois and Fourth Ohio troops. About two hours of battle yield three wounded Americans from the Fourth Ohio and heavy Spanish losses. Guayamo, a key southern city with 18,000 residents, ranks just behind Ponce in importance.
An official Porto Rico dispatch says American forces seized the Farjardo customs house after a garrisonless defense. An American column with artillery advanced on Gufyama, Spaniards retreated to Alturas with seventeen killed. Telephone lines planned to connect Park River Langdon Wahalla Grafton Neche and Pembina.
The Infanta Maria Teresa is now afloat and in fairly good condition aboard after a wreck report from Santiago. The ship will soon depart for Norfolk under her own steam, as verified by Merritt Wrecking Company.
A blaze swept Bremarck on Aug 9 destroying most of the business district from Northern Pacific tracks to Thayer Street and Fourth to Third streets. Property losses approach 1 million with half insured. Dozens of buildings including the Tribune, First National Bank, post office, and many stores burned. many residents rendered homeless.
Captain Charles E. Clark commander of the battleship Oregon in Cuban waters has been invalided home from San Francisco to Florida due to illness. Secretary Long states Clark was granted leave of absence for sickness but details remain unclear with officials suspecting a climatic ailment from months of strain.
An official report from San Juan de Puerto Rico states Colonel de San Martin, commanded Spanish forces at Ponce, was courtmartialed and shot for abandoning the post. Lieutenant Colonel Pals, second in command, died by his own hand.
The Official Gazette proclaims a plebiscite on prohibition for Sept 29 with writs dated Aug 6 returnable on Nov 3. In Illinois, the Eighth Regiment and militiamen left at 7 o’clock while the color guard followed.
Mehkeuh Labor Leaders arrested on conspiracy to injure Paine Lumber by terrifying employees. Thomas L Kidd of Chicago, secretary of the National Woodworkers union, and George Zentner were ordered held with bail set at 3000 each. Michael Treiber to be arrested when located. Trial scheduled for Aug 12. Authorities report quiet conditions and 75 special police deployed.
The First regular and volunteer cavalry known as Rough Riders sailed on the transports Miami and Mattewam from Cuna Bay. Colonel Roosevelt led the march to the dock while General Shafter planned to ship Spanish prisoners of war aboard the Alicante. The men carried little baggage and wore mixed uniforms as they headed home with 750 of Kent's division remaining ashore.
The transports Miami Mattawah and Vigilancia carrying U S troops sailed for home in the afternoon. The Grand Duchess is to depart with 742 officers and men of the Thirteenth Infantry and six companies of the Seventy first New York totaling 458 more soldiers. The state board of equalization, led by Governor Briggs and officials, approved a 4 million plus increase in railroad property valuation over the current assessment of about 8 million, despite protests from railroads.
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