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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1898
Page
3
An ad style notice touts Syrup of Figs from the San brand, highlighting its quality and availability in Louisville Kentucky. The promotion targets readers seeking a reliable laxative product through local merchants.
United States forces landed on Porto Rico near Ponce while dispatches report plans to transfer units from Manila. The Third Illinois regiment arrived in Newport News and will embark for Porto Rico. The navy positions Boston near Fort Malate as war moves toward Manila. Balloons and cables join further efforts as Miles expedites landing.
The City Council met on Tuesday July 26 with most members present. Trustee Zeigler was absent. The marshal logged four arrests since June 28 for selling goods as transient merchants without license and for profane language and threats. The treasurer reported total funds of $3 665.54. The street committee described progress on the eighteen inch Main street sewer trench. The council approved a $125 top for tapping the sewer at North Second Street for the Franklin school drain. Screen doors were ordered for the hose house. The meeting adjourned to August 16 at 7 30 PM.
An 19th century classified style notice touts a salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter cracked hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees feet satisfaction or money refunded with a 25 cent price per box and lists J. B. McDowell as the seller.
The tally notes about 1 600 sick with fever and only a small portion affected by yellow fever about 150 cases. The figure suggests yellow fever accounts for roughly ten percent of the feverish totals.
Adjutant General Corbin reports 261 400 men recruited and placed in the field by July 24 under the presidents call for volunteers. Of 216 500 volunteers authorized, 212 000 have been fielded, with nearly all fully equipped. Regular army selective admissions yield a high class, one in four accepted. Volunteers organized into regiments brigades divisions and army corps soon.
Des Moines Iowa notes dry and hot conditions with local showers and high winds on July 19 and 24. Corn, potatoes, and pastures face urgent need for rain while small grain suffered wind damage. northern sections near harvest while late potatoes show injury from drought.
At John Teeter's home in Black Hawk township on June 29 1898 John W Stephenson married Miss Ava Teeter conducted by Rev W H Dillon. At W C Shepherd's home in Fairfield on July 20 1898 William A Rodgers wed Miss Cora M Stewart officiated by Rev W C Shepherd.
Gerald Harbison panting tries to ease pressure in a crowded apartment. He bolts to the window and swells his chest as the landlady closes in, the chase clearly intensifying in Moeveland Plain Nenlar.
Washington dispatches reveal 396 new fever cases at the Santiago camp on Saturday with only four deaths, none from yellow fever. Officials say yellow fever cases appear few and mild compared with other fevers, despite reports of clear yellow fever instances.
Dispatch to the war department reports about 500 new fever cases in General Shafter's corps at Santiago, with one yellow fever death. Most patients recover quickly and return to duty, and troops seem briefly immune to yellow fever.
Washington issued orders for an immediate Porto Rico invasion while navy delays anger General Miles. Pennsylvania sails with 1500 troops to Manila and fears of epidemic rise in Santiago due to poor sanitation. Bryan’s regiment travels through Illinois to Jacksonville amid cheers. Spanish officials surprised by Toral surrender and Gargia moves with picked men to rendezvous with Gomez.
Washington reports through Admiral Dewey that affairs in the Philippines remain quiet and satisfactory. The July 17 telegram from Cavite notes the second army detachment arrived, all well, no sickness, and good health aboard. The Monterey will not reach Cavite until August 5.
Cienfuegos, Cuba residents appeal to Rear Admiral Sampson for aid as Spanish control and Weyler’s policies starve about 5000 elderly and children. They warn of mass death without swift action to capture the town and allow relief.
The transport contract for Spanish prisoners from Santiago goes to Spanish Transat lantic company. Porto Rico invasion delays continue. General Miles criticizes slow navy while Washington urges moderation. General Shafter seeks immune regiments for safety from yellow fever. Four thousand soldiers under General Wilson sail from Charleston for Porto Rico. Fever suspects from Santiago move to Swinburne Island. Foreign officials land on Hoffman’s Island. Major General Brooke returns to Camp Thomas to pick regiments. Madrid notes Toral surrendered on his own responsibility.
General Miles sails yesterday with a sizable army and a formidable fleet including the battleship Massachusetts and cruiser Cincinnati bound for Porto Rico. Other troops depart from Tampa as the war moves toward Spain with Weyler reportedly set to replace Sagasia and press the conflict.
Dispatch from Santiago dated July 24 reports Lieutenant Miley returning from San Luis and Palma Soriano to receive surrender of Spanish troops. They near starvation and will be supplied with rations. about 24,000 to be shipped out, including 12,000 at large, 3,000 from San Luis, 6,000 from Guantanamo, and over 2,000 at Sagua and Baracoa.
Cadiz dispatch reported by The Imparcial states Morocco will notify Americans to depart Moroccan ports within twenty four hours. If refused, Morocco will seek protection from the powers.
The text notes an imminent assault on Manila by Dewey sea forces and American land troops under Generals Greene and Anderson. It mentions General Miles reporting the first Porto Rico expedition detaching at Mole St. Nicholas and Brooke sailing with a large force to join Miles. Haines brigade departs for Newport News to board for Porto Rico, Garcia resigns Cuban army post, Hobson reaches Washington, and Senor Gamazo talks peace terms as 900 troops ship to Manila from San Francisco aboard the Rio de Janeiro. Colonel Bryan receives ovation in Jacksonville.
Gen Brooke will sail from Newport News with a sizeable force to join General Miles in Porto Rico. Two SD troops depart San Francisco for Manila, General Schwan sails from Port Tampa toward Porto Rico with about 4,000 men. Spaniards in Santiago garrisons surrender per Toral. Shafter reports fever not alarming though 1,500 ill. McKinley informs European powers unofficially of invasion hopes, seeking war end without action but readiness if Spain resists.
In Annapolis on July 22 a well defined but unverified rumor spread that Admiral Cervera would not return to Spain after the war ends with the United States. The tale circulated widely though no authoritative source confirmed it.
The Decatur Miller Arcadia Cherokee and Florida left Tampa at night for Porto Rico with departures spread from 11 o clock Saturday to daylight. The transport Morgan was still loading yesterday and is hoped to sail today.
General John B. Gordon was unanimously re-elected commander-in-chief of the United Confederate Veterans at their meeting in Atlanta on July 22. The vote reflected enduring support among surviving Confederates for his leadership and the organization.
Sixteen patients with typhoid fever were moved to Fort Myer hospital yesterday marking the largest single day total at Camp Alger and the illness spreading to new regiments not previously affected.
A private dispatch from San Juan de Porto Rico reports a strong American squadron appeared before Bahia Honda. The attempt to disembark was repulsed with considerable loss.
Troops from Camp Thomas will embark from Newport News today for Porto Rico after camping on the James River last night. Washington believes General Miles will land his forces today. Four battalions near Chickamaugas head to Newport News to sail for Porto Rico as Madrid receives Havana reports of Gibara garrison.
Americans land near Tunas Cuba and siege the city as Havana presses Spain to issue letters of marque for privateers to blockade U S coasts. Army surgeons seek higher troop deployment as yellow fever cases in Santiago run mild. Emperor William reassures McKinley of friendship and noninterference in the Philippines.
From St Thomas Porto Rico troops were landing near Ponce on the southern coast. Four Russian warships left Port Arthur likely for Manila. Four Japanese ships ordered to join the main fleet to aid British and American admirals if needed. Seven thousand Spaniards surrender arms at Guantanamo. Cubans in Cienfuegos appeal for food to Admiral Sampson.European diplomat says peace talks between United States and Spain are under way.
Abbreviated telegrams report Magovern and Thompson Bros wholesale shoe dealers in New York City assigning liabilities of 175000 with assets of 150000. Also notes Paris 1900 exposition appointment, theft charges, and other formal notices involving individuals and firms.
The Cienfuegos cables were closed yesterday isolating Havana and General Blanco from Madrid. Blanco can now only communicate with Madrid via the Key West cable, which the U S government strictly censors.
Marshall Ills July 25 John F Taylor George Wilson and Ed Stricker all well known citizens of Wabash township were drowned in the Wabash river eight miles southeast of this place while seining.
In Santiago de Cuba on July 22 the wound of General Linares is described as more serious than first reported. His left arm has been amputated and his condition remains grave.
The department has decided to send the First Florida Second Georgia and Fifth Maryland regiments now at Tampa to active service.
Chicago hogs receive around 2,000 head with pigs sold 2.90 to 4.15, light to heavy packing. Cattle receipts near 14,500 with steers 4.74 to 5.55, feeders and cows varied, veal calves 4.75 to 6.75. Sheep and lambs seen at 4.00 to 6.40 for lambs. Milwaukee wheat at 89 to 69½ cents, oats up 0.25, rye steady, barley higher with No. 2 at 45 cents.
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