03 May 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1898
Page
1
A northern Wisconsin tract of soft pine provides dry lumber from logs cut for the yard. The ad touts under-cover storage to keep lumber dry after heavy rain and promotes cheap roof shingles in Cedar varieties from a Michigan mill. Strong emphasis on quality grading and timely replacement to avoid roof damage from rain.
The Most Important Thing in medicine is to get the best quality and our drug store aims to supply patrons with the very best, fresh from world markets at reasonable prices. Our Compounded Ext Sarsaparilla is in demand and guaranteed or money refunded.
News from Hong Kong reports Manila fallen and the stars and stripes over the Philippine Islands after Commodore Dewey’s dual feat of sinking the Spanish fleet and seizing the islands. Washington awaits Dewey’s report before sending troops to enforce control, with an estimated 5,000 Western troops to sail within ten days. Secretary Gage testifies on war revenue bonds as part of the policy to fund the conflict.
Washington May 8. The president will wait for advisories from Admiral Dewey before deciding on sending troops to Manila. Representative Grout has offered a resolution praising Dewey and promoting him to admiral.
Special Manila report says American shells had not yet destroyed Manila. Outlying native quarters burned while European town suffered few shells. Citadaud batteries caused heavy damage to the American fleet. Cable likely cut. last dispatch received at 6 o'clock Monday evening with no further messages.
The night letter pouch on the Eastern night express was stolen from the Chicago and Northwestern depot in Bellviere. Authorities estimate about 6000 letters were in the pouch, with the upper portion found nearby. Detectives are on the case. Also, McKibben and Stiteley dissolved their partnership. Stiteley now runs the real estate firm alone. Illinois Central offers a cheap excursion to Springfield next Sunday, leaving at 8:00 a.m. for $2.50 round trip.
Maprio May 3 report says Spain plans to press the war to the bitter end and mobilize all naval forces for a united supreme effort against the United States. Authorities report calm today as preparations proceed.
Kinaston Jamaica May 2 Special The Spaniards evacuated Baymo an important town in Santiago de Cuba. It has been occupied by insurgent troops.
The fortifications appropriation bill worth 9377494 dollars was agreed upon in conference. The senate recedes from new legislation and the house from increases inserted by the senate.
Special from Wasumarox May 3 Special Secretary of the Navy Long says President McKinley and the cabinet are highly pleased with Commodore Dewey’s work and he will be made an acting rear admiral in recognition of his gallant services in the conflict.
Paris May 3 Special A prominent American diplomat here says that separate intervention is going to occur almost certainly and could influence ongoing war efforts. The remark signals potential allied moves as European powers reassess involvement and seek to shorten the conflict.
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