06 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1898
Page
1
The ad pitches Cross Creek Lehigh Coal as economical and heat efficient. It claims a $7.50 per ton price, minimal clinker, thorough screening, careful delivery, and no delivery charge, asserting the burden of coal costs is reduced for Freeport buyers.
General Shafter delays bombardment of Santiago as women and children evacuation ends at noon. Reinforcements to 30,000 will join Sampson at Witc's and Bom bard. plans to capture Linares' army unfold. Sampson to force bay batteries and attack from the east once numbers rise.
War department dispatch from Camp near Santiago dated July 5 reports General Soul agreeing to exchange Hobson and his men the next morning while yesterday he refused the exchange proposal. The note records the exchange talks and the on again off again status of the prisoner deal.
Madrid correspondent for the Daily Telegram wires that Spain will press for peace today as a demand. The dispatch notes a formal call for terms likely shaping the conflict's course.
The Spanish battleship Pelayo halted at Isamannia Egypt after its machinery broke down, forcing the ship to stop since early yesterday morning as reports from July 6 indicate.
The Spanish fleet has arrived at Suez and has been told to depart within twenty four hours. A Berlin dispatch reports Spanish peace terms proposal ideas include Cuban independence with tribute, permanent port garrisons, and other powers keeping troops on Cuba and the Philippines. The plan also suggests United States control of Porto Rico as indemnity collateral.
It is reported that the Spanish warship Alfonso XII attempted to run the blockade from Havana harbor and was captured by an American cruiser. Kay West reports this special item dated July 6.
A vote on the Hawaiian annexation question is expected within the next forty eight hours. The understanding is not a formal agreement yet and talks continue in Wasminton.
The War Department reports wounded from the Santiago campaign to be moved by two ships. The Troquois carried 3800 wounded two days ago and the Cherokee sails today with 325 wounded. notification signed Suarrer.
Mapriv reports July 6. Authorities adopt strong precautions amid fears of popular outbursts. The palace is heavily guarded and security measures are stepped up to prevent disturbances.
The French liner La Bourgogne sank after a collision with the Cromartyshire in fog off Sable Island. About 611 aboard. 600 dead, 170 passengers, 30 crew saved. Survivors rescued by Cromartyshire and Grecian. many victims were first class passengers.
The president nominates Perry Belmont of New York as inspector general of volunteers with the rank of major. Admiral Sampson is ordered to send prisoners to the United States. Enlisted men and non commissioned officers go to Portsmouth New Hampshire and Seavey’s Island. Commissioned officers from Admiral Cervera to Fort Warren Boston harbor.
Special report from off Santiago says 450 men from the Marie Teresa were imprisoned aboard the Harvard after Spain’s fleet defeat. Mutiny broke out but Harvard’s officers repelled the uprising, killing six mutineers and wounding twelve, restoring order.
General Shafter reports quiet conditions and improving health while Gen. Wheeler remains with his unit. Reports from Kingston Jamaica and Havana describe a panic as Spanish warships attempt blockades and 8000 troops are cited with heavy wounded flowing from Santiago. Corbin and Shafter discuss exchange of Hobson for a Spanish officer, while ships Merrimac and Iroquois carry wounded to safety.
Our stock of furniture, baby carriages, etc., is greater than ever. Don’t fail to get our prices before buying. Tidw8w 0 Kuper Bros.
Curiaco reports on July 6 a partly cloudy sky with possible local rains in the extreme northwest late tonight or Thursday morning. Fresh southerly winds are expected.
The United States pension board of examining surgeons met in session today at Dr Buckley’s office to review cases and discuss examination procedures.
A lively crowd of youths occupied the former residence of W. E. Boyington on Van Buren Street for a dancing party last night. The Cuban war drama The Fall of Havana planned for July 15 at the opera house has been postponed. A local note praises a young woman as brilliant after completing a Rocky Mountain tonic course. Emmert and Burrell advertise July furniture and baby carriages.
Washington July 6 Senator Allison says Congress will adjourn before the end of the week.
Cucaco reports that Chicago newspapers published as normal on July 6. The stereotypers who struck have been dismissed and replaced by nonunion workers, restoring regular production.
The Horseshoers' association met last evening to vote a picnic for the 20th of this month. Elis' steamer will carry the picnicers up the river and return with their lunch. The arrangement committee includes Ben Clark, Chas Farber and J Ellis.
The Harrow Business College will reopen July 11 at 8 a m with special rates and attention for public school pupils who failed to pass grades. Office hours until July 11 are 9 to 10 a m and 1 to 2 p m daily at 111 Stephenson St.
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