23 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1898
Page
1
The ad touts soft pine logs standing in northern Wisconsin and dry boards from these logs. It promotes affordable non leaking roofs with Red Cedar Shingles, White Cedar, and White Pine shingles from a Michigan mill, emphasizing quality, coverage, and immediate protection from rain damage.
WILBUR LUMBER CO., Office on Exchange St., near Brewster house, W. M. SANFORD, Manager. THLEEPHONE No. 7.
The ad proclaims the store offers the very best quality from world markets, with a constant aim to supply patrons fresh items at reasonable prices. Compounded Ext Sarsaparilla is in demand and every bottle is guaranteed or money refunded.
Washington dispatch reports President McKinley calling for 125000 volunteers for two years as the nation readies for war with Spain. Governors pledge militia, regiments rush to enlist, while the president cautions against overconfidence and aims for sure Union victory.
An editorial discusses mobilization of volunteers and officers from both sides of the Civil War to train a large new force for quick deployment. It considers a U S landing in Cuba, noting military readiness, naval support, and President McKinley’s cautious approach to avoid hasty defeat.
Wasatxerros April 21 Special report states the president will send a message to Congress on Monday requesting a formal declaration of war. The action follows rising tensions and sets the stage for congressional approval of war measures.
Governor Tanner travels to Chicago to confer with Illinois National Guard leaders about the president's call for volunteers. It is believed the Illinois militia will be summoned before Monday.
Special report from Wasuisaron notes volunteers will be concentrated at Chickamauga. Navy department expresses no apprehensions about the safety of the Oregon and Marietta.
Key West reports on April 23 that excitement rose as a delayed Havana cable indicates the appearance of the American fleet. The item notes heightened public interest and international tension surrounding naval movements.
4 O'Cleck P M reports the American fleet seen at 4 45 p m yesterday. Great excitement spread as several American and foreign vessels rushed to sea to evade the blockade. Spaniards express confidence in the forts to defend the city.
A London report states the Spanish fleet left the Canary Islands days ago despite denials, with present location unknown. A special dispatch from St Vincent Cape Verde Islands dated April 28 reports the fleet remains there.
Washington April 23 A London special reports Spain has captured the steamship Shenandoah carrying 20,000 bushels of wheat bound for Liverpool. The capture comes amid ongoing hostilities and increases tensions between the belligerents.
Key West April 23 special reports an eighteen hundred ton Spanish vessel seized by U S authorities. Details outline a Valuable capture made by the New York This Morning indicating swift action and potential strategic impact for naval security.
Galena prepares for General Grant birthday events on April 27 with Judge Emory Speer of Macon Ga to deliver the address. Mrs Grant cannot attend but will be represented by daughter Nellie Grant Sartoris and granddaughter Vivian Sartoris, as confirmed by a letter from Mrs Grant.
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