21 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1898
Page
1
Our name and address invite customers to choose our lumber yard in northern Illinois. We offer the best grades, under cover storage to prevent warping, and dry lumber the day after rain. Large stock and prompt delivery aim to please exacting buyers. call to view offerings, even if not purchasing.
Washington reports Admiral Sampson will be detached from Santiago command to lead the eastern squadron with Watson succeeding him. Secretary Long denies abandonment of the Watson expedition, stating it is deferred rather than canceled and will sail to Spain when Porto Rico campaign allows. President McKinley also proclaims postal service to Santiago and other Spanish possessions using U S stamps in domestic traffic.
At 2 am orders were issued to Sampson to supply a convoy for the Miles expedition. Gen Miles plans to sail for Porto Rico at 3 pm with warships Massachusetts Dixy Gloucester Cincinnati Annapolis Linden and Wasp. Secretary Alger says Santiago troops stay in Cuba until yellow fever is gone.
A 4000 strong force under Major General J H Wilson begins its voyage from Cuarneston at 7 pm aboard transports Grand Duchess and No 30. Second and Third Wisconsin, Sixteenth Pennsylvania, and two Sixth Illinois companies form the First brigade of the First division of the First army corps.
Washington July 21 Special reports an authoritative declaration that if Porto Rico is captured it would be held as a permanent possession of the United States as a prize of war. The Marianne or Ladrone Islands may also be retained as Pacific coaling and supply stations though the Philippines fate remains unsettled.
Sagasta has once more offered to quit his post and has been counseled by the queen and other political leaders regarding his future course. The Madrid special notes the ongoing discussions about his possible resignation and replacement.
Key West reports the British steamer Newfoundland loaded with food supplies was seized while attempting to enter Cienfuegos through a blockade. The capture highlights wartime efforts to enforce maritime restrictions.
A Hong Kong cable reports the second fleet of American transports has reached Manila. The China arrived the afternoon of the sixteenth, while the Zealands, Colon and Senator arrived the morning of the seventeenth, boosting Dewey’s command in Manila.
Dixon Illinois July 20 the Rock River assembly opens its eleventh annual session July 25 and runs to August 11 admission is free for the first two days and Lutheran Church groups use those days musical artists include Dixon Military Band Miss Mable Gisharp Miss Grace Rogers Charles Craithmond Gavin Spence Annie Grey and Slayton’s jubilee singers speakers include Rev A N Hitchcock N N Riddell Major General O O Howard and Dr G cho with numerous others listed for lectures and concerts
Business men from Rockford visited Galena for a picnic at the fair grounds. About 4 000 people attended including parties from Iowa and Wisconsin. Calvin Countryman of Rockford delivered the welcome address. Colonel Lawler spoke with General A Li Chetlain and music by the Swedish Schubert quartet.
A three year old girl strayed into a field near Sun Prairie on Isaac Bradley’s farm and was killed when the reaper passed over her. The tragedy occurred while Bradley operated the machine, the body severed at the neck. The rest of the text mentions a medical society meeting adjournment and an advertisement plug.
Reports say Manu and July oh US Beal Besey may seize Manila before Merritt arrives. Spaniards distrust promised reinforcements and fear surrender as food runs low, raising the prospect of capitulation.
Cedarville resident H. A. Nafe travels to this city to recruit members for the National Educational union based in Chicago. The incorporated association offers members privileges on books of every description and a premium volume titled Character Building with each membership. The campaign is meeting marked success and young men are urged to enroll when approached.
A Hong Kong despatch reports Aguinaldo, leader of the Manila insurgents, pressing for annexation of the island to the United States in a July dispatch from New York.
Illino is showers in the west tonight and Friday with fresh southeast winds. Died of whooping cough Mary four weeks old daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Lawless died this morning. Funeral tomorrow at 2 PM from family residence Rev Fr Horan to officiate. Notices about fake tea labels warn customers to beware Emmert Burrll.
A dealer promotes a stock of diamonds and offers to exchange a purchased diamond for a larger one if the buyer later wants to upgrade. The seller promises fair value and credits equal to what was paid, asserting prices must be solid to sustain the plan.
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