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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1898
Page
2
General Merritt urged the government to send an army of fifty thousand to respond to a perceived crisis. Reports from Cavite and Asputoli indicate the request aims to counter Aguinaldo and Ninayrent forces amid tense regional hostilities.
Dr Tesaur of the Med Cross reports aboard the transport Con cho returning from Santiago with 178 sick and wounded soldiers. Orders had supplied a thousand rations for 175 men and 175 convalescents, but medicines and water were insufficient. Heat and conditions left many bedridden, some crying out for relief as the ship sailed.
The article discusses prolonged Senate inaction on a treaty, detailing how ratification power could delay or block adoption. It outlines possible paths for delay or amendment, the likelihood of immediate submission at the start of a session, and the implications for territories and colonial governance including military trusteeships and steps toward stable government in various regions.
The article discusses the Spanish cabinet’s stance on presenting a formal position to the French ambassador regarding negotiations. It notes President’s approval or doubt of M. Camibon as Spain’s representative, mentions potential changes to American demands, and reflects tensions over who truly speaks for Spain in the talks.
A fragmentary report describes a deserted claim near Cravwwn’s bay tied to an era before Alaska’s cession. Mentions of American and Spanish actions surface amid garbled names and dates, with references to port towns, copper river area, and oversea transport.
President and a cabinet majority agree on terms to offer Spain over the Philippines. A commission may be created by five powers to carry out government reforms and determine postwar arrangements. The United States aims to retain a naval and coaling presence, with potential islands and territories discussed. Terms include Puerto Rico, the Ladrones, and Cuba questions, while Spain’s Cuban and other debts are unsettled. The exact peace agenda remains to be fully defined awaiting formal release.
Special dispatch from Manila reports General Merritt commanding a sizable expedition fleet including the Ohio City of Lava Ty Winn Morgan City and others sailing June 9 toward Manila. The force numbers 11 016 men and proceeds under Merritt to expected action in the Philippines.
Fragmented OCR reports suggest a U S military presence in San Francisco with references to a General King and expeditions to the Philippines. Mentions Seventh California and Fifty-first Iowa units and possible movements to Arizona.
A telegraphic account reports a proposed settlement offering surrender of sovereignty to West Indian waters. The text asserts the United States would retain Minilin and its harbor while a future government forms, with later cession of a drone group and tentative plans for Cuban relations.
Reports describe ongoing diplomacy with Spain as hints of armistice phrased. The United States weighs terms on Philippines amid expectations of a swift suspension of hostilities, while Madrid’s cabinet signals willingness to concede but conditioning on a Madrid stance. Ambassadors and envoys press for favorable terms, with consideration of a naval base and governing plans, as reinforcement moves to Puerto Rico are ordered.
The document reports evasive remarks by Senator Hanna regarding the Philippine question and potential actions by the judiciary. It notes demands for a clear answer and warns against stalling, emphasizing a desire for decisive stance on territorial matters and relations with Spain.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Presidio officials and anti gene rhetoric with unclear meaning about a hinge or hinge Siena. No coherent event or Entities clearly identifiable for a full card.
Fragmentary battlefield dispatch reports increasing sickness among troops including Private McChayl McGoldvicks and Major General Comnandlie. References to July conditions, duty stores, and a galant fever outline a troubling delay and wartime strain with unclear locations and dates.
The Cuban insurgent editor Senor Toirique Hengitio arrived aboard the Phihuletitla and applied to publish a Chimay paper Nero. General Wood opposed it and ordered the publication not considered desirable at present, permission to publish was refused.
A raid review of the Sevond army corps is set for next Saturday at Camp A ger. Orders issued since Hews Jeanedd for the assessment of the force, numbering about 20,000 officers and men, in Workington on July 20.
Reports from Aug 2 describe King William learning of his wife’s condition as the prince’s health declines. The favorite statesman’s death casts a somber shadow over the court as intimations of change and the prince’s worsening health unfold through a night of quiet, reflective activity and restrained social rites.
Fragmented OCR style note covers varied items including a New York board of education official death, a St Louis man, a Sea Seattle drowning, a university English language honor, and passport spelling mishaps. Contains many garbled names and places.
Amid a bleak March dawn, Winnie Caerlyon walks with Captain Tredennick toward the old Tre Garthens estate. The scene contrasts her frail, sheltered upbringing with his protective sailor’s resolve as they discuss family ties, duty, and Winnie’s uncertain future.
A garbled collage recounts a parrot in a congressman’s home shouting hurrah during Jones’s election, followed by a rambling Pat Nolan yarn about horse racing, prizes, and a Belle-Alleme visit, with misread names and stray phrases shaping a surreal newspaper fragment.
A court clears the prisoner of intent to kill after testimony shows no lethal hit. The judge suspends the case as the jury delivers a verdict amid an amused audience and a distinct sense of relief. Separate notice highlights a dealer in New York City owning a fish boarding house where workers are cared for until family return from summer voyages.
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