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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1898
Page
1
The article extols Commodore George Dewey as hero of the hour and notes the Spaniards may remember the Maine before the war ends. It also mentions a private’s pay at $13.00 a month, increased twenty percent in wartime.
The piece notes Claude Porter a Democrat legislator from Appanoose County volunteers as private with Centerville company and praises William J. Bryan for cancelling engagements to lecture while urging public fervor for war, arguing Spanish and European opinion of American courage will change.
Publication notes a shift in attention from land forces to naval triumphs as a demonstration of American strength. Leaders emphasize the need for a recurring display of achievement to bolster morale at home and project power abroad.
A speaker urges selling the Philippines to Japan once full possession is obtained. The proposal includes keeping Manila as a coaling station and permanent base of supplies in the Far East, arguing now is an ideal time to secure such a station.
The passage extols American victory at Manila, attributing the win to discipline skill and courage. It claims Americans are superior fighters to Spaniards and predicts the same outcome in future engagements against Spanish forces.
Gen. A W Greely who wrote on the Polar Bear credits his Arctic rescue from starvation to Com. W S Schley, then leading the United States flying squadron.
American ships at Manila appeared uninjured as Commodore Dewey led a well carried attack. The squadron's maneuvers were described as beautiful and the bay navigation a remarkable feat of seamanship, avoiding numerous shallows.
Madrid dispatch reports the Spanish admiral at Manila acknowledging the fleet’s destruction. With no fleet left the Spaniards’ last hope is gone and it is expected that American forces will occupy Manila within hours.
The state notes Col J Rush Lincoln former Confederate commander at Camp McKinley now to lead Iowa volunteer forces by popular demand. It is expected he will receive a higher command as senators and congressmen urge the president to appoint him.
The speaker warns Spain against bluffing in war and asserts the United States will fight to win. The text urges Spain to abandon claims to Cuba to avoid costly conflict. It emphasizes that the country has never failed in war and frames victory as likely.
The secretary of war states a company of infantry will include one captain one first lieutenant one second lieutenant one first sergeant one quartermaster's sergeant four sergeants twelve corporals two musicians one artificer one wagoner seventy six privates maximum sixty four privates minimum The Iowa companies will have the minimum number.
The passage argues that with a Cuban base of supplies and insurgents armed and provisioned, an attack by sea and land could quickly capture Havana, end the war, and rely on the Spanish fleet's defeat and unrest at home to finish the effort.
Henry Watterson Jr has served in Co. C for about a year and Harvey Watterson, age nineteen, returned from Dartmouth and enlisted. At six foot three, he is described as a fine looking soldier ready for service in the legion against Spain.
The speaker argues that after losing in the Philippines and West Indies Spaniards would turn on each other, their centuries old bloodthirst fed by bullfights urging a war of extermination. He says the world could look on and let the best side win regardless of who fights. All parties are Spaniards.
Thousands visiting Des Moines Sunday faced hunger as city facilities could not feed the crowd. The loud complaint centers on the capital’s failure to provide meals, with many returning home hungry and urged to carry their own food in future excursions.
The governor threatened to reduce four regiments to three and urged boys to quit if not agreeable, sparking a storm. The secretary of war allowed four regiments to depart Iowa, dispensing with two batteries. The governor and the boys share relief at the outcome.
Fairfield notes special interest as Lieut McCracken of the city serves aboard the Marietta. Washington expects Oregon and Marietta to join Admiral Sampson's fleet within ten days. Oregon left San Francisco after the Maine explosion and reached Sandy Point near Magellan after calling at Callao.
A claim of a rapid, day length cure for rheumatism and neuralgia with a “mystic” treatment. Describes immediate relief after the first dose and a total cure within one to three days. Priced at 75 cents and sold by D. McDowell & Co. druggists in Fairfield.
Relief in six hours claims a remedy for kidney bladder and back pain. The ad asserts prompt relief for both sexes and rapid reduction of water retention. Sold by J. D. McDowell & Co. in Fairfield Iowa.
A vintage ad promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a permanent constipation remedy. It claims a 10 cent or 2 cent price and offers a full refund if C C C fails to cure.
Americans celebrate a decisive naval victory at Manila Bay as Commodore Dewey defeats the Spanish squadron with five ships destroyed and minimal American losses. The triumph positions Dewey among Farragut and Nelson, signaling a powerful opening to the war.
Commodore Dewey led the American fleet through a mine and torpedo strewn Manila Bay entrance with no explosions. The Royal Navy correspondent praised the daring maneuver, noting the fleet split routes to avoid danger and reach Cavite.
The Louisville Courier-Journal advocates Dixie as the nation’s war song praising its rallying power from Boston to the lake cities. It claims Dixie unites Americans ready to sacrifice for country and mocks attempts to supplant it with Yankee or Rebel anthems.
A testimonial from W. J. Hitchcock reports relief from terrible headaches after using Ely’s Dream Balm. Ely Bros. promote a 10 cent trial and 50 cent full size Cream Balm with mail order from New York City.
Henry Watterson delivered the principal speech at the Astoria hotel banquet marking Gen. U. S. Grant’s birth anniversary. He praised peace between former foes, noted past U S and Confederate actions, and urged realism over idealism in government and national unity amid Cuba and international tensions.
The Iowa Republicans schedule a state convention in Dubuque on September first. While war continues, political speeches are to be limited and partisanship set aside for the common state interests as business and governance proceed.
The essay urges learning from British naval experience and stresses expanding a larger navy. It argues for coaling stations and strategic bases, uniting oceans by a canal, and building a merchant marine to supply seasoned seamen. It notes experts and naval officers deserve trust and cites the Maine horror shaping policy.
The fragmentary 1852 poem calls on Britain and America to unite against tyranny. It praises kinship with the West and urges Europe to hear their guns, framing a shared fight for freedom and a common British-Atlantic resolve.
The St. Louis Republic notes wealthy figures like John Jacob Astor and Howard Gould volunteering for military service, leading batteries and recruiting units, while others donate yachts. The piece argues rich and poor alike respond to patriotism as Teddy Roosevelt and others head to Cuba, proving the American spirit alive.
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