25 May 1898
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1898
Page
1
The writer argues the war favors the rich and opposed by the unpulling private, citing a new balloon device claimed to photograph ships at sea from 180 miles. They urge Secretary Alger to fund the tech and photograph the Spanish fleet in the West Indies, noting a photograph is better than nothing.
Spanish residents of that country have planned a raid over the border into Mexico. President Diaz has written the Governor of Texas that Mexican authorities on the Rio Grande will render every possible assistance to stop the border raids.
The 16 000 American soldiers in the Philippines are reinforced with ships and ample provisions. It is decided to dispatch the monitor Monterey to Manila to aid Dewey if Spain sends the battleship Pelayo, signaling a show of strong resources.
Kohisaat of the Chicago Times-Herald offered to pay 5000 dollars to the Chicago Tribune if its circulation surpassed a figure he specified. The Tribune accepted the bet and a businessmen’s committee found the Herald editor’s figure was far short. The $5000 check was turned over to the Tribune.
The writer condemns reconcentrados for driving war effort while starving and warns that the coming rainy season will endanger Northern volunteers in Cuba. The Washington management is called inefficient and the board of strategy labeled lethargic.
The New York World argues that many high ranking army offices have been filled by sons of prominent politicians including Senators Gray Elkins Fairbanks Allison and Hull and by relatives of Alger and Blaine. It warns this nepotism risks improper duties and possible soldier deaths due to lack of training and experience.
William J. Bryan has received a governor commission to recruit a regiment and is the first to sign for Co. A at Lincoln. He may face officer elections, but his captain and colonel prospects are seen as likely. Supporters view enlistment as patriotic, not demagogic, and expect him to be a strong soldier.
Candy Cathartic promises relief from constipation with Cascarets. The ad notes a 10c price and a refund if CCC fails, offering a money back guarantee through druggists.
The text notes that both the first and last Confederate stands occurred on land once owned by Mr. McLean. After Bull Run he moved to Appomattox to escape war, a locality that later became the Civil War’s final battlefield.
Bismarck says Spain deserves her fate as Portugal and Denmark, warns Britain and America against relying on German aid, accuses British policy of treachery and arrogance, notes American zeal for the Monroe Doctrine worldwide, and predicts a future rise in the American army and navy.
An elaborate programme marks the opening day on Wednesday June 1 as President McKinley presses the button to start the Trans Mississippi Exposition in Omaha. The event invites western growth enthusiasts to visit this summer and spend a week enjoying the exhibit. Railroad fare for opening exercises is one round trip, with tickets on sale May 31 good for six days return.
The speaker argues the United States should remain free of European entanglements, noting shared American and English interests but stressing independence from foreign alliances unless a clear, substantial benefit justifies it. He cites existing friendships with major powers and questions the need to assume European costs.
The passage notes strong endorsement by the London Times for a rapid American strategy in the Havana campaign. It criticizes the strategy board for hindering Sampson, arguing his solo action could have toppled Havana forts and possibly forced surrender to avert destruction. It warns that delay and the Spanish fleet arrival plus the rainy season complicate naval plans.
Iowa’s 50th regiment bound for Tampa faces a hot Florida climate and strict self denial. Fairfield units in the second battalion, delayed by a cabin sleep issue in Chicago, are urged to guard against fatigue, excess, and disease as officers and surgeons strive to keep men well. Rations will be plain with no fruit pastries or alcohol to aid adaptation.
A Sioux City Tribune column discusses Russia neutral stance and potential benefits from friendship with the United States amid Anglo American alliance talk. It notes Russia’s past aid, Alaska sale context, and fears of entangling with Britain while stressing vigilance on isolationist policy.
Mrs. Benjamin Kinsport from Dysart Iowa attributes relief from inflammatory rheumatism nervousness heart trouble and husband’s dyspepsia to Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills callout as the best family medicine in a testimonial.
An old advertisement for Cascarets Candy Cathartic urges readers to try the product to cure constipation. It notes prices of 10c or 25c and promises money refund if C C C fails, concluding with a subscription pitch for THE TRIBUNE.
The New York mayor removed two Republican police commissioners after their failure to heed the advice of party bosses Platt and Quigg. He appointed two new members, one Democrat and one Republican, signaling a shift in governance and support from Democrats for his decisive action.
The Mason City Globe-Gazette prints a letter from Albert Osborn, a student at the University of Leipzig, dated May 2, describing German attitudes after the Manila fight. He notes Germans underestimate the United States, cites Dewey, and mentions George Howe from Cornell. He also references comments by a Cornell instructor’s son and a dismissive editor. Farmers are urged to see stallions on Empire Ranch.
The Des Moines Leader urges Ohio to return the civil war battle flags it won, arguing reunified America and shared pride. It praises reconciliation, notes Grand Army of the Republic gatherings in Cincinnati, and cites Charles Sumner as a model for ending the policy of treating the South as foes.
Birth notices from Round Prairie Township record numerous 1897 1898 births to couples including Brandel Howell Branbaugh Litton Carter Gill Bogue Crenshaw Douglas Conder Lee Peterson Cecil Lee Thompson Levix Stewart Horton Murphy and others with child names such as Ethel Vern Rhnie Eveline Myrtle Bernice Inda Virgil Ben Albiron Lee James Clarence Lloyd Bertha and more.
A des Moines Township birth record lists numerous 1897 birth announcements with names of fathers and wives, dates of birth, and child names including Ellen C, Mildred, Walter, Ruth, Grace, Emma, and others, highlighting family entries across the year. Also notes a claimed cure for rheumatism titled Mystic Cure with a price and vendor.
In a consumer notice, Caseacrets Candy Cathartic withers under a refund order. Drug stores must reimburse customers failing to cure as advertised, aligning with the ruling and consumer protections.
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