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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1898
Page
1
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as superior due to scientific manufacture by Catirouxia Pio Lyxor Co and Carmonnia Kia Syrup Co. It warns against imitations, notes the product’s medical standing with the profession, and claims gentle action on kidneys, liver, and bowels without irritation or griping.
Washington June 14 The first invasion army of Cuba sails from Key West with 32 transport ships carrying more than 15 000 officers and men. Battleships cruisers gunboats and auxiliary ships accompany the fleet and Admiral Sampson clears the way to Santiago with a cable team restoring Guantanamo line service.
At Washington June 14 plans tighten for a second expedition to invade the West Indies. War department officials favor ports with better railway and facilities than Tampa for troop embarkation. General Coppinger is in command at Tampa and expected to lead the next voyage destined for Porto Rico while Fitzhugh Lee’s corps may head to Cuba for Havana. Troops previously sent from Tampa to Key West were convoyed by ships including the Helena and Antispons.
British consul at Santiago de Cuba dispatches via Halifax to The World stating Lieutenant Hobson and his men are well and cared for by authorities. The message confirms the crew’s good condition and contact with authorities. Also noted two new yellow fever cases at McHenry Mississippi and a signed Anglo French convention on Niger valley dispute.
From Guantanamo Bay reports Lieutenant Colonel Huntington's battalion fought Spanish guerrillas and regulars for 18 hours. Four Marines were killed and one wounded, with Assistant Surgeon John Blair Gibbs among the dead. Private James McColgan and Private William Dunphy also fell, Corporal Glass wounded. Spanish losses uncertain as dawn revealed battlefield bloodstains and scattered bodies.
June 14. Secretary Gage announces a 200 million 3 percent bond issue authorized by Congress. Subscriptions open immediately at par for 34 days, ending July 14. Bonds issued in coupon and registered forms, dated Aug 1, 1898, redeemable in coin after 10 years and due Aug 1, 1918. Individual subscriptions prioritized. various allotment rules described.
Janet wires from Sierra Leone report 1000 killed in the uprising in Leone Morn Barton area. One hundred twenty Freetown inhabitants, mostly traders, slaughtered. many colonists carried into the bush by war parties. Three hundred friendly natives slain. six U B missionaries murdered at Manobbargru. six colored missionaries also killed. Agricultural outlook shows harvest of about 835000000. Washington reports US farmers seek funds abroad for the year ending this month.
Fire rages through the night as Marines on the Dauntless and Marblehead repel Cuban coast assaults. Irregulars or regulars judged by Mauser fire, with dawn attacks anticipated and new field guns unable to fire at night. After sunrise Bolnaride squads retreat, while efforts for a foreign loan falter in Madrid.
In Guantanamo Bay a marine battalion landed under Lt Col Huntington as Rear Admiral Sampson secures the Cuban terminus of the French cable to Hayti. The cable steamer Adrin has instruments and crew ready to restore direct Washington communication. The house and senate agreed on a civil bill including 19,009 dollars for expansion at the Bismarck military post.
The South Dakota department G. A. R. closed a successful encampment installing T. P. Farr of Pierre as commander, K. F. Bowman of Gettysburg as senior vice commander, Bailey Madison of Star as junior vice commander, and G. W. Demorest as chaplain. Hot Springs named for next annual encampment.
A chaotic fall in wheat prices at Chicago marks the collapse of Joseph Leiter’s influence. His vast cash and option holdings were moved to Armour and Lamson Bros, prompting market panic and margin calls. Reports say Leiter refused further cash support, forcing sale of millions of bushels to satisfy creditors while his associates claim no formal assignment occurred.
June 14. Joseph Leiter began trading April 2, 1897, and instantly moved markets with huge orders. Broker George B. French brokered 100000 bushels of May wheat at 70¾ cents, followed by 600000 bushels for September at 64.3 cents. Over 14 months prices swung from 64 ½ to 185 cents, with an enormous exposure of over 5,000,000,000 bushels of wheat at times.
A May 4 dispatch from Cavite carries Dewey’s account of the Manila Bay engagement praised for ship crews and loyalty. Separately, a contract for a new hotel to replace the Hotel Dakotah burned in the Grand Forks fire was awarded. construction began Monday, the four story building will span 125 feet square and cost $60,000 with completion by October 1.
District court upholds Civil War veterans preference in public appointments, ordering A W Mortenson to be clerk over James W Smith. Judge Willis notes the law applies since no other veteran applied and Mortenson is capable of the duties. Peremptory writ issued and defendants to pay $10 costs. Smith to appeal and remain in post during appeal.
Grain and livestock markets show mixed movement with wheat futures steady to higher, cash bids for No 1 hard and No 1 northern in play, poultry and butter prices firm, hogs weaker at Sioux City and Chicago area, cattle demand strong for light cows and stockers, and Illinois and Minnesota reports noting active hogs and steady sheep markets across multiple dates and regions. Strong entities include Araluth Duluth and Minneapolis markets, Sioux City, Chicago area, and Chisago University.
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