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Newspaper
Lorain County Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1898
Page
2
The article surveys U.S. Senate deaths since 1838 and mortality records, global wheat and hog export trends in 1898, and American naval strength with remarks by Ex-President Harrison. It notes Miss Helen Gould’s planned Atlantic voyage incognito, Bon vivante invitations, and race for mail steamship routes. It also covers cable networks, Yukon gold prospects, and explorers Hastie and Kingsley.
The report outlines Senate discussions on Hawaii annexation and military matters, with speeches by Senators from Georgia and North Dakota as the House handles a bank bill conference. It notes naval transfers, blockade actions around Cuba, and reports from Manila and Santiago including Spanish resistance and troop movements.
A garbled patch of items mentions a convention of the Commercial Law League of America to be held in July at Puttevellayy and references various figures and events. It notes military and political tidbits from the era, including pension reforms and troop muster statistics, with numerous distorted names and places.
The document lists numerous short items: an honorary degree conferred by Yale University on President McKinley. labor in Camp Homix with over 1,000 tents and high attendance at evangelistic meetings. Yale University’s 108th annual commencement in New Haven with over 1,000 graduates. Gen. Franz Sigel volunteers command in New Jersey. Obituary notes for Patrick Muggive, aged around 90, born in London area, Ireland. Public hangings for last week’s attack at Andinjan in Turkestan. education funding approved for agricultural and mechanical colleges. freight circular changes affecting shipper stamps. Swift & Co. contracted to supply refrigerated meat to Cuba. Senate honors to Hobson and others for acts near Merrimac and Winslow rescue. Pacific railroad government settlement commission discussed. Hawaiian annexation resolutions resumed. appropriations bills returned to conference.
The article chronicles American and Cuban forces near Santiago de Cuba, detailing Col Roosevelt and Col Wood's actions at Siboney and La Quasiga. It notes heavy Spanish fire, fierce charges by U.S. volunteer cavalry, and multiple casualties including Capt Capron. Dispatches describe the advancing lines toward Santiago and Cuban insurgent reinforcements arriving from varying locations.
A two section railroad wreck near Tupelo Mississippi on June 27 injured many and killed four soldiers from Col. Torrey’s Rough Riders. The Seville car carried the commander, wreckage trapped men, while stock cars suffered damage. several names are listed among the wounded and dead. Two strangers from Barcelona were arrested later as alleged American spies.
A Bronx City Journal item reprints Lt Mahoney’s Sioux City recruitment notes. The list includes tasks for Company H such as obtaining three Colt pistols and supplies, plus odd entries like “Wins Worry Hamilton’s girl” and “Get any old thing,” reflecting unit errands and camp life.
A veteran of the Army of the Potomac returned from wounds and hospital hardship to practice veterinary medicine in Chicago and Warren Ohio. He credits a box of Dr Wilkins Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring his strength and weight after long illness and injury.
In a column on advice for wives and husbands the writer cites nagging as harmful and urges honesty. He warns women to resist lying and men to avoid burdensome secrecy, arguing truth-telling strengthens marriages even when instincts favor evasion.
A collage of odd wartime anecdotes and home remedies shows parrots taught to mimic patriotic lines and sailors facing harsh conditions. Highlights include bird trainers in North Clark Street selling parrots, and a planograph repeating “Remember the Maine” phrases amid patriotic display. Also quoted are kitchen tips from the Boston Globe and miscellaneous quips on record breakers and sailors grievances.
Fragmentary war report details shifting positions near the Cuban coast with Spanish defenses and American brigades, including Lawton and Wheeler. The account mentions skirmishes on the right flank, a crossing near Punta Blanco, and ongoing efforts to push toward Santiago de Cuba amid disrupted supply lines.
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