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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1898
Page
2
A fragmentary report outlines a wartime or political scene with mentions of generals, nations, and strategy amid a mountainous setting. Names and places are unclear, but references to ships, troops, and a tense, strategic posture hint at broader conflict dynamics.
An expansive, era defining narrative traces westward migration and shift of world gravity toward the Americas. It links racial, economic, and political currents from ancient nomad movements to modern party dynamics, noting rising commerce and domestic prosperity while touching on socialism and Cuban conflict. The piece frames transformation as inevitable, with a closing nod to a French cabinet crisis and reconsideration of foreign policy.
The narrative blends a San Mateo crossing incident with a discussion of wartime policy options and naval strategy. It references a train, gate damage, and passenger safety, then shifts to broader themes of government finance, bond issuance, and imperial reach including the Philippines and Vesuvius. The text highlights risks of coastal defense, insurgent governance, and the strategic role of naval power in a turbulent era.
A sprawling, fragmentary essay mixes observations on patience and power with reflections on global drift. It touches on navigation of ships and nations, colonialism, education, and fate, weaving a manifesto about modern life at sea and in distant capitals. The piece juxtaposes utopian and dystopian threads while pondering governance, war, and culture.
A historical article outlines Germany s Asiatic squadron strength with ships Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Cormoran and Iconia at Warila and the battleship Deutschland near Manila, detailing armaments, speeds, and comparisons to Admiral Dewey s Pacific fleet amid rumors of intervention in the Philippines.
Correspondent reports yellow fever reappears in Key West but Henry Miss claims no excitement. town healthy for seven years. U.S. government sought to establish yellow fever hospital and detention camp nearby, but no hurry. Sailors aboard government ships suffer dysentery and diarrhea from contaminated water. Local Austenitin plant fails to provide pure water.
Two new cases of yellow fever have broken out in Meliem 3 Mics, with quarantined areas reported by Surgeon Gerard Wyman of the Marine Hospital Service. The new illnesses occur in the same houses as the initial seven cases.
The Senate debated annexation tactics as opponents urged delay and argued treaties govern territorial moves. Senators Morrill Bacon Prye Frye and others sparred over quorum, executive session tactics, and the constitutional basis for annexing Hawaii, with no immediate decision seen.
A long excerpt discusses constitutional powers over the Philippines and unsettled questions of democracy. It notes that Congress has not delegated full authority abroad and cites concerns about freedom and government quality. The text references debates in Washington with mentions of Mr Davis and Mr Whitt, and notes a vote on deficiencies and District of Columbia appropriations.
Dispatch from San Francisco reports the assembling of units for a third expedition under Brigadier General MacArthur. Troops await orders to embark on transports expected to carry battalions from Ohio Indiana and Minnesota to new postings. Recruitment and mustering proceed as officials name regimental adjutants and officers while plans for a new regiment and the first battalion of the Tusty are outlined.
MADRID June 20 The cabinet discussed peace tendencies in the United States and Spain but says Spain repudiates unworthy terms and demands honorable conditions including colonial retention. ROME June The Pope’s physician reports an attack of rheumatism. the Pope remains in his room while his audience continues as usual.
Report from Los Angeles notes a dangerous fall during construction of the new Wenty building. A worker was struck by a plank and suffers a fractured face while others attempt rescue. Casualties include Died Dunn-On Harvey, John Warren Dumnd, Clement Glies, and Vianner Rodice in separate dated entries. The text also references horses and various names with unclear context.
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