Local Baseball Ad Promotes New Tan Line at Milway and Col
Fragmented advertisement touts a $3.00 tan line described as up to date and invites readers to come and see. Mentions a baseball note and venues Milway and Col with limited readable wording.
10 Jun 1898
Page 1
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1898
Page
1
Fragmented advertisement touts a $3.00 tan line described as up to date and invites readers to come and see. Mentions a baseball note and venues Milway and Col with limited readable wording.
The Marblehead Yankee and St Louis cut the cable at Guanatanamo after engaging a Spanish gunboat amid fortifications. Reports say communications to Cuba from Cape Haytien are cut while troops prepare for invasion and Hobson and the Merrimac crew are hailed as heroes. Cap Haytien reports Santiago de Cuba possibly fallen or surrendered. war talk centers on securing Santiago with a U.S. force.
Washington reports the 27000 soldier expedition, from Tampa, will split upon reaching eastern Cuba. Ten thousand head for San Juan under Admiral Sampson, 17 000 for Bantam to cooperate with Commodore Schley. They expect to capture both cities by midweek if voyages stay smooth. Sampson will keep heavy ships at Santiago for protection as needed.
A sensational Atlanta advertisement urged enlistment at 24 East Alabama Street for the Third Regiment United States Volunteers. Colonel Colvin’s recruiting order sparked controversy as 18 men enrolled under Colvin reportedly left Papen, claiming deception by Colvin’s ads. A live controversy followed amid naval and diplomatic tensions reported elsewhere.
In Topeka on June 10, J Henry Collins, son of J B Collins, a student at the State University, is held at the county jail charged with murdering his father. Two alleged accomplices, Johnson Jordan of Topeka and John Harper of Lawrence, admit Collins hired them. jewelry given to the men is linked to the crime. The elder Collins carried a $26,000 life policy with about $6,500 naming the son.
Mrs W R Day wife of the secretary of state from Cleveland Ohio left General hospital for Canton a fully recovered from a long illness She had been confined since April 23 A delicate operation was performed and her life was endangered Her unusually vital temperament aided her recovery
Madrid reports say the cabinet considered the Philippine military crisis with secrecy. Cap tain General Angustí’s position deemed not desperate, Manila defence maintained until reinforcements arrive, and Senor Sagasta signaled no negotiation initiative. A squadron under sealed orders may sail, with Madrid and London weighing impending actions and peace prospects.
Cadiz fleet moves set amid urgency to arm the recently purchased auxiliary cruiser Havel. The departure reflects strategic adjustments as authorities prioritize readying the new vessel for upcoming duties.
Atlanta reports an attempted entry by two women and two men on May 20 at a Mississippi magazine 63 miles below New Orleans. A sentinel thwarted them with gunfire and a blows, but he was seriously injured as intruders fled by boat down the river.
Columbus July 10 report details a prison watch theft ring. Marlatt confessed to scoping the watch and receiving it from Dine cau who served a ten year term and worked at the stable. The chain traced through Duncan Johnny Bill and Ady, with the watch sold to a prisoner at a glove shop, suggesting a wider pattern of female accomplices.
Louisville June 10 Governor Bradley ordered 90 reserve state guards to London Ky and then to Clay county to quell the Baker Howard feud. Assistant Adjutant General Waller Forsater commands the troops after urgent county judge recommendation to prevent further loss of life and restore order.
Secretary F Hanter announced that yellow fever has been reported in Mecheary seven miles away. Dr Haralson and Dr Polkes, sanitary inspectors, will oversee the quarantine and enforce miles of restrictions as adopted by the authorities.
In Kentucky reports from Frankfort dated June 10 indicate the Second Kentucky may join a division commanded by General Fred Ewton after an appeal by General Grant. Governor Bradley of Kentucky supports mobilization, with Chickamauga echoes influencing command decisions. Details about the regiment and men under Leary are noted but unclear.
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