29 Jun 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1898
Page
1
The ad touts CROSS CREEK LEHIGH COAL at 7.50 per ton delivered with no extra charge. It promises higher heat and less ash than other hard coals from Pennsylvania, guarantees price and quality, and urges immediate orders for summer pricing.
Washington reports Shafter can take Santiago in forty eight hours but warns of heavy losses. Spanish reinforcements loom and a battle news may come any time. Senate grants thanks to Naval Constructor Hobson and crew, plus passes the general deficiency bill.
Washington June 29 Special The war department released a message from Shafter to Alger noting marked graves ensure identification and listing remarkable command health Outside of the wounded fewer than 150 men sick No wounded have died and two have died of disease since leaving Tape Shafter also reported 8000 Spanish troops with pack trains and cattle advancing from Manzanillo to within fifty four miles of Santiago
Maprin June 29. It is announced the Queen Regent will immediately sign the decree creating an auxiliary cruiser division at Cadiz. Manila advices report Spaniards resolve to fight to the death when American troops arrive. German warships may shield Manila from bombardment and Prince Henry of Prussia is expected there.
Preparations for a general advance of American troops on Santiago are being steadily pushed forward with operations centered around Port Antonio Jamaica near the River Guana in June. This dispatch notes forward movement as U S forces ready for action.
General Merritt sailed for the Philippines this morning on the Newport to assist Admiral Dewey. The departure was reported from San Francisco on June 29.
In Altoona Pennsylvania on June 29 the Democratic state convention opened. The temporary chairman’s mention of W. J. Bryan drew strong applause. Indications point to George A. Jenks of Brookville as the likely governor nominee, while delegates split on backing free silver.
Cav Alger June 28 report describes five sham battles that resembled real combat. Second brigade includes Sixth Illinois Eighth Ohio and Sixth Massachusetts. An incidentful melee led to serious wounds when Eighth Ohio charged Sixth Massachusetts with blank cartridges. Harvey Reed of the Sixth Massachusetts was shot in the face. One Ohio shooter is likely to be identified. Nearby actions between Third Missouri First Rhode Island and Second Tennessee yielded two more wounded. Details scarce.
Cuicano on June 29 reports partly cloudy conditions with thunderstorm potential Thursday and in the north tonight. Increasing southerly winds are expected as the forecast notes prepare readers for unsettled weather.
Tom Martin, Northwestern railway engineer, seeks to best Lewis Brink’s 702 record. With Coley Wilson they ran Elgin to Wells Street in Chicago, 42 miles in 44 minutes with five stops. Conductor Pat Landy doubts the achievement, claiming to see Brink’s ghost at Wells Street depot.
Local readers invited to an open air Henney band concert at Taylor's Park this Wednesday evening. An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's medical claims and a free book offer with mail-in request, marking June 29 as a date of interest for concertgoers and those seeking health guidance.
In Rockford Illinois on June 28 two 13 year old boys Robbie Dawson and Eugene Emerson drowned in the Rock River after becoming frightened while swimming near the Emmanuel Episcopal Sunday school. Dawson’s body was recovered half an hour later and Emerson’s two hours after the incident despite rescue efforts.
J. W. Mitten of the city advertises fine fresh-picked gooseberries at four cents per quart with delivery. Call telephone number 279 or visit address 6-27-4¢ for orders.
A letter praises glasses fitted for a daughter by C. S. Barrett Dear Sir stating they improved vision and relieved headaches, enabling steadier use of her eyes after prior glasses failed.
Freeport reader praises Mr Barrett for fitting Bi-Focal lenses last fall. He notes meticulous testing ensured correct vision and confident, skilled attention. The June 1 1898 message urges others needing glasses to seek Mr Barrett’s services.
Henry H. Antrim cashier of the State Bank of Greeport signs an affidavit swearing the included figures are true to the best of his knowledge and belief. The document is dated June 29 1898 and witnessed by Notary Public Louis Dickes.
Des Moines Iowa special reports the Iowa Prohibitionists nominate Malcolm Smith for secretary of state and keep last year’s platform with an added clause pledging loyalty to the government during the crisis. In the Seventeenth District the Republicans nominate I R Mills of Decatur for congress. Hair switches sold by Mrs Paradise at Miss Tummel's millinery store.
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