15 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1898
Page
1
A regional ad promotes dry soft pine for northern Illinois yards and warns of leaky roofs. It highlights dry lumber due to recent rains and offers Red Cedar, White Cedar, and White Pine shingles from a Michigan mill at low prices. Emphasis on quick delivery and quality grading to prevent further roof damage.
The most in medicine is that you get the best quality, and the same applies to all the thousand and one things called for at a Drug Store. Our constant aim is to supply patrons with the very best the markets of the world afford, always fresh and at reasonable prices. Our Comp'd Ext. Sarsaparilla is in demand and every bottle guaranteed or your money returned.
Indications say Uncle Sam is preparing regular troops for a march on Cuba. Special orders due today require the entire regular army to assemble on the coast, mainly in Florida, with details to be issued.
In Washington on April 15 the Senate heard Senator Cullom of Illinois praise McKinley and urge immediate action to oust Spain from Cuba. Senator Berry of Arkansas favored recognizing the Cuban republic and backing the president. Twenty three senators planned to speak, signaling a lengthy session. Morgan warned he would move to table amendments as they arrive. The Navy assigned five patrol ships Yosemite Prairie Dixie Yankee and Vensucala to reserve duty across Maryland Massachusetts Michigan New York and New Jersey. Bailey challenged the speaker in a personal explanation amid a House move to the private calendar.
Washington April 15. The government has received no intimation of further action by the powers and has no reason to expect any. It can be stated that the president is not likely to veto any resolution on the Cuban question that Congress may adopt. The government has chartered the American liners St Paul St Louis New York and Paris.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions injuries and a theft linked to a circular saw. Appears to reference individuals Chas. McGillii, Woodmanse and H. Var, with unclear actions and a spring tonic product promotion. Details are garbled and unreadable for full event reconstruction.
April 15 Manpriv reports a warlike Don threatens to overturn the government if Spain is humiliated. He urges the Carlists to embark in war against the United States. The special dispatch notes the volatile rhetoric and potential political upheaval.
Fragmented ad text references life and investment policies, dividends, and premium contracts. Mentions policy holders, age, and a Phoenix declaration. Appears to be a modern life insurance sales pitch by Gholes Whites from Freeport Illinois with references to dividends and an exchange premium contract.
Rome reports the Popolo Romano says powers would back Spain with a naval demonstration if the United States drives Spanish forces out of Cuba. It warns Germany France England and Russia would oppose the US. The report is hardly credited.
In Wasuiyaron April 15 special report states post office employees may enlist in volunteer military service and return to their jobs after completing service, per a circular issued by the postmaster general. The guidance affirms retained positions for those who enlist and serve.
April 15 Mapaiv Special. Spain plans a note to powers saying sugar manufacturers caused the U S revolt and accuses consuls of acting as insurgent agents in Cuba.
Wm J Barry the comedian is dead Sam Dubs assists at J Wagner’s confectionery Co P Guenther Co launches new drink L A W W C Jencks installs awning for John Billerbeck opera house front being painted dark blue Mrs Parkinson of Stockton seeks medical care Frank Bardell resigns clerk job at A W Stork’s Jencks invoice duties at Argyle Wis Steve Steffen sends eight battleship photos from Milwaukee Dr G C Snyder receives strawberries from brother George Alvin Texas better crop and prices than ever Ladies cycling corset sales ad for Mars Jd Vincent Stephenson St 4 Ltd Chicago Park Lawn Grass Seed offered by Wm F Jungkunz Co 4 Ltdw Fancy Kentucky blue grass 20c red top 20c white clover 25c lb at H J Porter cheap now 3-26d2w
Special Chief Wilkie of the secret service says no arrest has been made for the alleged layer of the torpedoes that blew up the Maine. The denial comes as Washington reports on Cuban waters.
Londox April 15 report says foreign powers will not intervene. Foreign office dismisses naval demonstration claims. Austrian ambassador loses hope Europe can avert war. Germany reportedly opposes a naval demonstration.
Hawxana April 14 Special. The colonial government plans to dispatch three representatives to visit the insurgent camp to negotiate.
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