30 Jun 1898
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1898
Page
1
Fragmentary ad copy mentions discounted hats ribbons and flowers at low prices with garbled text showing unusual spellings and names, providing little readable detail beyond merchandise categories and price focus.
A fragmented notice notes a fashion teaser for Viel Kids in Black and All Men and Women Tans priced at $3.00. The item pledges up to date styles and invites readers to come and see.
A garbled text fragment mentions 0 as a cure for dropken and references a substance called Ant Sued. It hints at administration without knowledge of the Wild and implies harm. The readability is severely limited with unclear entities and fragmented phrases.
A.J. Cook of Bomernet Ky was killed when his bat struck a loose live electric wire during a storm. The wire, broken loose from Somersat Bisatrica company equipment, caused a fatal shock as Cook attempted to play. Authorities cautioned residents about downed lines after the storm.
A startling rumor claims the Grasser Brook lyn was sunk by a Spanish shell. The report also says Sculey was killed along with twenty four seamen.
Cable reports from Kingston Jamaica June 90 claim Spanish authorities received a message from Santiago de Cuba asserting the United States armored cruiser movement. General Linare's tactical note marks aviation inspection of ordinary seamen and soldiers for meritorious service. Dewey reports Manila remains unchanged as Weadington warns of potential attack.
A dispatch claimed Brooklyn was struck by a Spanish shell sinking a vessel and killing Commodore Sehluy and 24 seamen. It also alleged a mine threat near the city. Washington officials doubted the report, noting no word from Admiral Sampson since Tuesday night.
Washington reports indicate General Shafter plans to attack Santiago soon without reinforcements. Spanish forces around 14,000 entrenched behind barbed wire and blockhouses oppose Shafter's 18,000 troops plus 4,000 Cuban allies. naval risk looming as Sampson could draw Spanish ships.
Washington reports on Cuban operations include a push toward Chickamauga and Manila. Admiral Dewey receives reinforcements under General Anderson, while units like the Hudson and McGulloch are cited for actions at Manila. Telegraph links may connect Shafter’s headquarters to Seville and Washington within days.
Washington June 30 Commisary General Eagan awarded Swift & Co Chicago a large contract to supply refrigerated beef to troops in Cuba and reconcentrados with prompt delivery to designated ports. The order covers quantities and shipment terms to meet military needs in Cuba. Tom Sharkey defeats Gus Rhuli in New York boxing bout.
News from the Santiago de Cuba area details General Pando advancing with 8,700 Spanish troops from Manzanillo toward Santiago, while Commodore Sehley’s squadron is merged under Admiral Sampson and Captain Seventy One, with American forces preparing to block Pando. Reports of Cuban harassment, American warship actions, and various ship movements fill the dispatches from Port Royal Kingston and Martinique.
Frankfort readers see a heated debate as the new prison commission faces scrutiny over barring legislators from prison offices. The Bronston bill's repeal of prior election laws is argued to create the offices, potentially blocking legislative members from service. Washington reports reinforcement movements for General Shafter’s army, while transport plans for the fourth Philippine Expedition hinge on ships. A Grand Rapids and Indiana freight wreck near Richmond leaves fifteen cars damaged but no engine or caboose injury. Frank James to visit Kentuck.
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