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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1898
Page
6
Fragmentary text describes unroofed structures in Lima including barns and a school building. Mentions money misappropriation and a possible robbery or embezzlement. The garbled OCR references overturned roofs and a Friday incident with large sums.
Many officers both general and staff have resigned to simplify mustering out as there is no desire to retain officers who do not wish to serve longer. The president approves six or seven promotions for gallant service in the Santiago and Porto Rican campaigns. In mustering out, general and staff officers promoted in the volunteer service will be mustered out as Volunteers and returned to their regiments and former rank.
Hundreds lose their lives as storms flood northern regions near the Shang Mountains. The Yellow River waters rise for miles, authorities struggle to aid victims, and British officials appeal to protect American missionaries amid the disaster.
Acting Postmaster General Heath announces a temporary Porto Rican postal system under US auspices. Military posts are established at Ponce, Mayaguez, and Aguan. James Stewart telegraphs the island’s committee that $6,000 worth of postage supplies are requested to meet early business needs.
Mme Paulmier wife of M Poulmier a French deputy entered La Lanterne Paris on Saturday and fired twice at M Millerand who was absent. Ollivier received the shot and was wounded. Paulmier was taken into custody and said she wished to kill Millerand to avenge her husband over the Dreyfus affair.
A mine blast at Brownsville Pennsylvania traps about 130 workers Friday morning with roughly fifty escaping uninjured. Rescue teams race to reach the collapsed shafts as officials report scattered injuries and uncertain fatalities amid chaotic conditions.
A fragment notes pressure from a Spanish commission and United States stance against further delay in evacuating Cuba. It references a Cuban military action and protocol discussions, with implications for relations among Spain, Cuba, and the United States.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a shooting report tied to an epidemic scare. It mentions a victim named Myerd and names Michagh and Gay Kelty in a chaotic scene at an urban location. Details are unclear but imply public danger and police involvement.
The Canadian push for a commercial reciprocity treaty faces strong American opposition. Officials and business leaders urge the United States to resist any accord that could undermine current protective tariff laws and hurt U S industries. Boston business leader Albert Clark cites vast member interests and capital behind the protest.
The readable text is fragmented and contains no clear events names places or dates. It cannot be meaningfully summarized into a factual newspaper item without additional context or corrections.
The fragment lists prices for hogs, cattle, and grains with varied figures such as hogs at 4.60 and 8.50, corn No. 2 around 20 to 28 cents, wheat No. 2 near 68 to 70 cents, oats about 28 to 30 cents, and mixed entries. Names of cattle markets include St Louis, Cincinnati, and Louisville. small notes mention Abe and busholy. The text resembles a bustling market page with fluctuating bids and commodities.
Reported dispatch describes Spanish troop embarkation from Havana to Spain via San Juan Porto Rico. Two to three transports gates from Spain to San Juan as relief spreads. Evacuation of Aguadilla and San Sebastion begins with American troops raising the flag. Temporary garrison remains at Fmacno as companies move toward Vipquogjalan and Hunneng.
Major General H. G. Merriam returned from Honolulu aboard the Australia and asserted there is no suitable camping ground for American troops. He warned the ground at the Mawallun Talunrla area is unsafe and that Camp grounds could not be located on the present site. He noted the New York regiment is four miles from Honolulu at Diamond Head with a stronger camp than any prior here.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a brains commission with Castilian reference and government figures. Names such as Ron, Mindrid, Montoro, and Bens appear amid garbled phrases. The text hints at an official meeting presided by an officer and a chairman, with various entities mentioned.
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