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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1898
Page
1
Market summaries show steady grains and live stock activity. Kansas City and Chicago trade figures list cattle, hogs, sheep receipts and prices, with mixed to steady tones and notable shifts in hog and cattle values through late July.
Paris officials confirm France intends to aid peace by offering mediation in the Spanish-American conflict. Ambassador Cambon was authorized to deliver Madrid's note to President McKinley, with Day present, to explore France's good offices. The Temps outlines Spain’s approach and cabinet discussions on ending the war.
London July 27 The Times editorial commends Spain for accepting the inevitable urging frankness in facing the political situation and the burdens of the war. It says the United States will likely seek indemnity but may not demand money, and that Spain’s flag is seen leaving Cuba and Puerto Rico as a consequence.
Madrid reports Sagasta denies involvement in peace talks, contradicting claims of ongoing negotiations. The foreign ministry says talks proceed only from private initiative, signaling a public dispute over the status of peace efforts.
London notes equivocal signals from Madrid and Madrid denial aims to calm Castilian sensitivities. Spain has formally applied for peace at Washington. Publications across Europe express relief that Spain has done the right thing for the first time, with negotiations seen as approaching.
Paris reports that France informs all embassies that Spain has proposed peace with the United States through Cambon the French ambassador in Washington.
Madrid reports a price rise on the bourse amid optimism that peace will be concluded. Washington dispatch notes the First Regiment United States Volunteers Engineers, now at Peekskill, was ordered to report to Miles for duty in Porto Rico.
News from Key West reports an attempted landing of a Cuban expedition aboard the steamer Wanderer. Spanish cavalry numbering about 1,000 engaged the beach force, forcing a withdrawal after exchange of rifle fire. Several sailors were lightly wounded as the Wanderer pulled away under fire.
Washington reports from Shafter state ships arrived at Santiago without money to pay duties, merchants timid about trade as Red Cross aid flows in. Only three ships reached port. one from Kingston, others from the United States, with partial cargo sales. Local tax attempts and hunger issues noted. authorities claim no funds for business and famine easing slowly as cargoes are managed.
The Navy Department released Capt Higginson's dispatch from the Porto Rico expedition led by Miles. Gloucester landed a sailors’ company under Lt. Harry P. Huse and Lt. Wood, raised the flag, and engaged a small Spanish force. Lt. Cmdr. Richard Wainweight and officers were praised for gallantry in capturing Guánica before transports were discharged with no opposition.
July 8 Pinole California. At 1 40 PM an explosion rocked the nitroglycerine house of the Pinole Powder Company. A debris clear crew then cleared the site and another blast at 4 15 PM killed five men and injured twelve, some fatally. An unknown miscreant may have caused the initial blast.
Washington reports released by the Navy detail Admiral Sampson Schley Clark and Evans accounts of the battle that destroyed Cervera's squadron. The narrative covers the chase from Santiag o de Cuba to the harbor exit, the Gloucester's fierce combat, and the rescue of survivors aboard the Victoria and other ships as American vessels closed in and secured the surrender of the Vizcaya and Cristobal Colon.
The dispatch details a dramatic naval chase where the Oregon and Brooklyn press the Cristobal Colon, with shells and heavy fire transforming the battle. One Brooklyn crewman killed and one wounded, while American ships escape and confidently claim the Spanish gunnery lacked strength.
Doctors Senn and Guiterus report a rapid yellow fever rise at Juragua Camp. Two hundred cases today, a forecast of a thousand within two weeks, with only one death so far. A strict quarantine remains in effect as the situation worsens.
The War Department reports daily fever totals from Santiago with 2 129 cases, 4905 new, and one death. Sanitary conditions are poor and a new fever outbreak is noted. casualties include 442nd Ward Marrs of Company E, 33rd Michigan, and Shafter noting fever reports amid the campaign.
Madrid rumors suggest Manila may have fallen to Dewey but lack confirmation. Spain could bar foreign correspondents. Lt Hobson engagement with Miss Cook of Kansas denied. Spanish ships Mercedes and Marte Teresa to be floated into Santiago harbor. Gen Fitzhugh Lee to Porto Rico once equipment is signed. Dewey used smokeless powder in Manila battle.
A Star dispatch from Evfauts J T reports two fierce clashes with cattle thieves and outlaws disturbing the Cherokee and Creek nations. In the first fight six miles east of Chocotah Petit a half breed Cherokee, was mortally wounded. David Greathouse, an ex-member of the French Gang, was wounded and captured. The second group near Briggs, Cherokee Nation, was killed after Deputy Marshal Ledbetter and his posse intercepted them. Names include Goldsby Brothee of Cherokee Bill Mose filler and Fickalow Bill. In Georgetown Colorado Mrs Gallard Fish is under arrest for murder of her husband to gain property. The complaint comes from Mrs Beaman of Bedalia Missouri who says Mr Fish was chloroformed while asleep.
The article reports on a diplomatic stance from Washington that the United States will respond to Spain via France, rejecting prolonged diplomacy and demanding firm terms for any armistice and peace. It notes armistice conditions, continued military actions, and Spanish efforts to extend control of lighthouse signals around Balearic Islands.
Census figures show 62 000 Protestants among Italy's 31 000 000 people. Lutherans and Methodists report long histories, with missionary giving totaling 165 680 dollars during Salvation Army self denial week. Local schools discuss teacher salaries, Sunday school growth, and religious education programs across states and cities.
The Regina music box is praised as durable and easily loaded with music, with Olin Bell selling units and O W Weidemann hosting an ice cream parlor gathering for Daughters of Rebekah. A Friday lawn social, lemonade sales, and a church sidewalk project are noted alongside local obituaries and church plans.
A fragment from Henry C. Lea quoting St Louis Republic compares Chinese thrift to Mongolian restraint and describes chopstick usage, politeness as dignity, and a tale of a visiting Chinese guest whose wardrobe is ruined by a rat. It also contrasts European views of politeness with Chinese conduct and notes Spain’s labor attitudes and feast days as rooted in cultural critique.
A text fragment lists one way and round trip fares for routes including Sanita Route and Indianapolis, with several Aug and Sept travel dates. It references accounts for Grand Lodge K P and Nations Encampment G AR and notes extensions of travel privileges.
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