28 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1898
Page
1
We offer dry lumber next day after rain and a large stock of good grades. Our prompt delivery and willingness to please the most exacting customers set us apart. Call us to see what we have, regardless of purchase.
Washington reports from July 28 state that no Spanish overtures for peace were made until a note from the French ambassador arrived. The United States, backed by state department and foreign embassies, rejects claims of bad faith in pushing the Porto Rican campaign and says Spain and its spokesmen here echo similar denials, dispelling accusations as unfounded.
New York July 28 special dispatch says Admiral Dewey at Manila ordered the Raleigh and the Concord to seize eleven Spanish craft. Consul General Wildman in Manila confirms vessels include three gun boats at San Miguel Luzon four at Port Royal Palawar island and four merchantmen with tobacco at Cagayan Luzon.
Colonel Bosell reports the Spanish garrison at Guantanamo is in dire distress after seven days without food. He notes 2000 sick and starving soldiers and says the Cuantanamo governor delayed accepting rations until official surrender confirmation from Admiral Sampson arrived, prompting a late Tuesday capitulation.
Spanish newspapers consider President McKinley’s peace terms reasonable. Local commentary suggests the terms meet Spain’s expectations and may ease hostilities. The coverage frames the proposal as favorable diplomacy amid ongoing negotiations.
Special secretary of War Alger orders the removal of Gen. Shafter's army from Cuba as soon as troops can be safely brought back to the Montauk Point camp in Long Island.
Judge Tuley of the circuit court has issued a mandamus requiring express companies to pay the war tax stamp on express packages.
Hampva July 28 reports Bismarck is somewhat improved since yesterday evening. A special train from Milwaukee bound for Davenport passenger fest passed through the St Paul road today. It consisted of ten coaches filled with Milwaukee singers.
The institution in Stephenson County grows daily with new enrollments Miss Kiva Clinton of Polo and Miss Hatch of Stillman Valley among recent additions. Students show high dedication in various departments Tuesday and Wednesday, with expanded full courses and encouraged instructors.
Special weather note for July 28 indicates unsettled and continued warm conditions across Illinois tonight and Friday. Fresh winds from the south persist, bringing warm, humid air and variable cloudiness.
William E. Mason will deliver the oration at Sycamore August 29 during the Knights of the Globe parade under Daughters of the Globe. About 10,000 uniformed Sir Knights are expected, with Supreme Captain General W. W. Krape leading the march and Colonel J. P. Ellacott commanding the army. A Spanish flag captured in the current war will be shown.
Benoit Wisconsin July 28 The wood working department of the Fairbanks Morse Co plant in Beloit was destroyed by fire at 2 o clock this morning The large stone building was totally ruined with estimated losses of 35 000 largely uninsured Firemen saved other factory buildings from the blaze
The Sure Thing club members head upriver to camp while the Thimble club plans a Friday meeting at 2 PM in the K of G hall. Bud L the Pacer, with a 2 28 mark as a two year old, arrived from Montana and was sent to Dr. Carver.
Mystic Milling Co offers Jersey Cream flour in carloads to cash customers at $1.20 per sack. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Signed by Martin Serr. Dated July 21.
W A Hance writes from Mackinac Island about fishing on The Snows. Brook trout perch and a two foot pike are reported, with a box of fish buried for transport delays. He plans an early trip with an Indian guide and recalls canoe travel over the Soo rapids.
Removal sale announced by Schadle and Franz. Entire stock will be removed by September 1st. Sale offers extra low prices to avoid moving inventory to a new location near the Galena Street and railroad depot. Location given as 7-ldw2m.
A seller offers a diamond trade with a possible exchange option. If a buyer later wants a larger stone, the seller will honor a return equal to the original purchase price. The arrangement hinges on maintaining fair values to keep the trade viable.
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