27 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1898
Page
1
The Woodman’s Axe markets dry cedar shingles from soft pine logs harvested in northern Wisconsin and Michigan mill output. It promises leak free roofs at low prices with Red Cedar Shingles as the top choice and White Cedar or White Pine options available, urging prompt purchase to prevent roof damage from future rains.
A local drug store pledges to supply the very best, fresh medicines and supplies at reasonable prices. Their Compounded Ext. Sarsaparilla is in high demand and each bottle is guaranteed with money back if unsatisfied.
Reported cable from Manila via Madrid says the Spanish Philippine fleet sailed to meet the U S squadron. Officials not confirmed but Long and advisors may know movements. Warning of bombardment of American cities and a historic clash as Moore is confirmed assistant secretary of state.
Boston mass April 27 special. The Columbia arrived this morning and the Minneapolis was seen off Bar harbor at daybreak.
Reports from McHenry Board of Trade cite bond settlement talks with Gage and Jordan and possible overseas issue. World bulletin notes U S landing at Cabana suka and neutrality moves in Paris. Secretary Long responds Havana bombardment timing. Odessa cites U S Spain war outlook and trade disruption. Queenstown sighting of ship Shenandoah in neutral waters near St Georges channel. Iris description extols hardy Siberian variety and future of border plantings noted by Joan M Wise, Peoria Illinois.
Mapriv April 27 dispatch says Spanish forces captured the American bark Saranac loaded with coal after a Manilla attack. The incident adds to wartime tensions and signals continued naval clashes in the region.
The Spanish supply ship Monserrat arrives at Sienfuegos carrying ammunition and two million pesos of silver. The voyage, dated Havana April 27, is reported as a special dispatch.
Washington April 27 Special reports insurgents will be fully equipped by the government to cooperate with the American fleet against Havana. The arrangement aims to bolster allied action in the campaign, with gear and supplies provided to advance naval operations in the region.
Special orders issued in Washington on April 27 call for recruiting the army to its full war strength of sixty one thousand men. The measure aims to fill all ranks to support ongoing war efforts and bolster national defense. The plan details recruitment targets and timelines for reaching the quota.
Troops pour into Springfield from all parts of the state. a train load arrives from Freeport Galena and Dixon. Eight thousand men are now in camp as Governor Tanner informs Secretary Alger that seven infantry regiments and one cavalry regiment are ready for orders.
Washington April 27 Special: The House after filling the Journal went into committee of the whole to consider the war revenue measure. The Senate adjourned without transacting important business. J. B.
Dr Buckley and Dr Stiver remove a pistol ball from Eddie Watson of Cherryville Kansas who was brought for treatment. The ball passed through the chest and lodged near the spine after a prior self inflicted wound two years ago. The wound has not healed. the patient is in critical condition and is Fred Wilson's grandson. The rest of the piece notes a church social and a local loan office move with ads for Rocky Mountain Tea and local merchants.
In Rochester NY May 16 24 1898 the Nickel Plate road authorizes sale of tickets to Rochester and return at one rate and one third for the round trip. Tickets valid on express trains from Chicago Van Buren station at 10 35 am 2 55 pm and 10 15 pm Vestibuled sleeping cars and dining car service plus colored porters aboard day coaches. For information contact Galahany general agent TE Adams St Chicago d27 28w4 11.
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