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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1898
Page
4
The Indiana Progress announces enhanced war news coverage from its North Seventh Street office. Readers will receive latest telegraphic updates and weekly reports on Company F movements as volunteers are urged and mobilized.
John Sherman retires from the cabinet on Monday after a long career. At 75 he steps aside as major international issues loom, with Assistant Secretary of State Day set to succeed him for continued diplomatic leadership. President McKinlis expresses confidence in Day’s abilities and predicts a strong cabinet role.
Palladium Lodge No 346 of Independent Order of Odd Fellows passed a Monday resolution declaring that any member in good standing who enlists in the present war against Spain would be considered active while away and the lodge would cover his dues. The note praises secret societies for humane acts and true American patriotism.
Fragmentary notes recount wartime sentiment and local activity. Mentions Gretna, Secretary of State Day, Fifth Regiment, and plans for gold and Havana. Describes Philadelphia street flags, the Marion Center Independent expansion, and home-leaving ceremonies with veterans. Also notes mule dealer N. Simpson selling 27 mules and Christ Episcopal confirmation services.
A narrative of naval actions with the Porter capturing the Spanish cruiser Antonio laden with sugar for Havana. The Prize Mathilde towed to Key West as dispatch boats report Havana blockaded. The New York, Dauntless, and allies engage Giovanna Bausan, while McKinley urges war resolution against Spain. Local notices follow on church services, marriages, real estate, and civic appointments.
The president informs Congress of Spain’s recall of its ambassador and the severance of diplomatic relations, declaring that war conditions exist. He notes the Cuban independence resolution and cites blockades and a call for volunteers to enforce the measures, with proclamations appended.
A long list of social notes from Indiana area towns detailing visits, callers, and movers of neighbors. Names include W H Clawson, Dr W T Miller, Miss Sue Shannon, Defoe McLaren, Constable Jacob Wettling, Griffith Owens, Joseph W Clements, A H Bowser, Al Cunningham, J W Gallaher, A L Buterbaugh, Stephen Johnston, Mrs Peter Bennett, Rev C E Smith, Miss Nannie Kauffman, Dr Norman Lewis, Mrs John Malcolm, Rev C M Wachter, Mr and Mrs Robert McClusky, Dr Disk Morgan, and many others visiting Pittsburg, Wilkinsburg, Derry, Blairsville, and nearby towns.
The home of Mr and Mrs Mont Stephens in White township hosted a birthday surprise for Mrs Stephens last Wednesday night with neighbors and friends attending. Refreshments were served and the lively evening continued to midnight. A child drowned in Wintondale after falling into a creek near the tipple while the Rostroy family mourns the Friday incident. Interment followed on Sunday. The trade is invited to inspect the new Warehouse 9th Street and Duquesne Way, Pittsburg, Pa as Gillespie Grocers expands to better serve customers with lower expenses and faster service. A Lamb birth at Hillsdale is seen by many as an omen of war. The M E church youth hosted a reception for Rev Reynolds and wife G T Reynolds. Joseph Slack of Saltsburg Mills suffered a smashed right foot at work Friday. Advertisements for Ladies Shoes at Sharretts and Daugherty Bros. Gents Shoes also featured.
A brief stock glance highlights a cluster of value suggestions drawn from various sources. The note points to items offering low prices while delivering the newest options, enticing buyers with practical, up-to-date choices.
Dr J C Ayer pills promise prevention and cure of biliousness. The testimonial by J E Kolb from Shark Arkansas claims thorough testing and effectiveness, calling AYER S Pills the best for the purpose and all that is claimed.
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