War News and Global Happenings in 1898 Chronicle
The Lorain County Reporter notes global events of 1898 including Hawaii annexation, U S rail expansion, and Cuba battles. It highlights Commodore Dewey at Manila, the destruction of Spanish fleets, and shifts toward the United States as a world power with economic gains in exports and a new tramp steamer. It mentions Japanese goodwill, Alaska resources, and the Congo railway’s completion as indicators of a changing era. The piece also recalls naval engagements at Manila Bay and Santiago, American naval prowess, and notable figures in sports and exploration of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hawaii
Cuba
Tuerto Rico
Teneyced
Manila Bay
Sdmira Cervera
Santhige
Wenige
Santiago
Ken
Shatter
Naval Reserves
Novand S
New Lancashire
Edward Karris
Wenmond
St. Louis
Edward Beeker
Alexander Grepe Lellevilie
St Lous
Pir
John S Catuier
Ata
Georgia Volunteers
Timtir
Prince’ Pal
St. Prul School of Fine Arts
Eorst
Mendota
Mona
T Ie
Colorado
Sigsbee
California
Eflurolat
American
Lonakin
Japan
McCarl
Wis Culcs& Hee
Arizona
Adlonel
Reguyen
Latent News from Washington and Abroad in War Time
Long dispatches recount casualties in Cuba since invasion, with totals and officer losses. President thanks General Shafter for San Juan advances. ships bombard Spanish ports, troops prepare Puerto Rico invasion. Reports note looting in San Domingo, underway mines, and Dewey’s protest of German actions. Domestic crime and disasters also appear amid war coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firat
Cuva
Washington
Shatter
Sanetinga
San
San Hace
Puerto Rica
Cerevera
Tampa
Tolson
Spain
Miles
Cuba
San Juan
Puerto
Manila
Dewey
J Newinst
Waltad
Trac
Onr
Atry
New York
Silverter Scovel
Gen
Shafter
Siho- Te
Cape Branels
Crnis
Ieee
Steimer
Santa Downinge
Son Prinetsen
Steemer
Grain supply figures and local incidents spanaced in error
The article fragment cites US grain stocks for wheat and rye with large bushel figures and values, mentions a bank in Northampton and losses at Oswego, plus an Albany obituary and a street safety note. It is a jumbled OCR patch with multiple named entities and dates, lacking a coherent single event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thy Tampshire Savings Bank
Northampton
Mass
Jewis Varney
Mointys
Moines
David
Oswego
Lowe
New York City
Moress
Miron
Orton Edliter
Benouten
Ny 7
Fires and tragedies spill from distant towns in brief
A string of scattered reports recount fires killing three children near Junction City and other disasters across the nation. Incidents include a factory explosion in Segcikw-Boal, a murder suicide in Washington, a train collision in Ohio, lightning deaths in Kentucky, and a hanging in Georgia, with earlier notes of oil and coal discoveries in Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuendhotse
Boa Alen
Junction City
Ans
Snet and Door
Segcikw-Boalhava Company
No la Crosse
Wilde
Miongh
George Alfred Mprsbury
Tom of Culsvury & Co
Tho
William Korn
Ima
John Dewer
Clarence Vinenar
Georgetown
Aluaka
Koyukuk River
Minor News Items From A Distant Era
Long, typo filled notes list varied items from the era. Mentions Gen Peter Uracy as a cousin of Dewey and uncle of Wilson, a young naval cadet, and a New York cotton market auction. Reports on copper mine wages, naval and military figures, deaths, storms, and fires. References to ships, prizes, and economic concerns across multiple places and dates with minimal coherent narrative.
Blown to Atoms by Murderous Chinese Gang
Oakland on July 22 a gang killed five deputies and a guard during an abortive arrest attempt at a powder works. The destruction followed a blast that destroyed the plant and left officers slain and others wounded. The assailants fired and threatened further explosions as lawmen guarded the scene into morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondike
Steiner Conugn
Lacerta
Switearland
Helé Fire Biefness
Sunderland
England
Joss Belry
Oakland
Cal
Wentury Dub
Charles White
Shaylf White
Clirge
Guy Koy
George Woodam
Shera
D.C. Cameron
J. A. Lurvt
Coastale
Taory Cramer
Stronghald
Ebous Yards Aay
Sheri Charen White
Violent Wisconsin storm tears through towns and farms
A severe windstorm swept across Wisconsin on Tuesday afternoon, uprooting trees, downing wires, and damaging buildings from Marinette to Fond du Lac. A large chimney collapsed through a roof near Iron Block, and major establishments including Murshield factories and the Marinette planing mill suffered damage. Roofs were lifted and streets blocked as crops were ruined and a streetcar service was halted. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Marinelta
Palla
Nonne
Northwenge
MaraLdeld
Evangellen
Murshield
Reot
Murshield Chase
Nlso
Marinette
Eleurria Light Company
Ite
Gevere
Fond Tuhac
Cathalia Knights
Watertown
Wreck and Fire Sweep Oakland and Surrounding Areas
A chaotic blaze and explosion devastate multiple buildings as barricades fail and several officers are killed. Rescue crews search the ruins for victims while reports unfold of a Chinaman and others involved. Across the globe, tensions rise with battles and political upheavals cited, from Manila to Europe, as leaders grapple with ongoing conflicts and diplomatic stances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atcarding
Tride
Goce Chong
Uy San Si Bing
Wooorus
Oakland
Alm Ino
Berkley
War seeks peace amid cabinet talks and Cuban withdrawal terms
Premier and cabinet officials press for peace as a conference ends without business, with Prime Minister Supieta and ministers continuing talks. An agreement seeks withdrawal terms for Spanish forces from Cuba, while censorship finds no objection to the dispatch. A Verdun powder plant explosion disrupts work at St. Louis railway yards, destroying the building and prompting losses. A Sullivan Square collapse in Boston injures several, with one body recovered. Charles W. Gillett is renominated by acclamation for Congress in Addison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leelee
Britelf
Nnws
Cdl
Ile
Navara
St. Jean
Blige
Schmeslige
Payne Vital Seere Demeed
Fontings
New Cotten
New York City
W. Vi Wing
Messiney
Tae Uy Teer
New Orleans
Aufield
Che Wuek Ping
Quon
China
Piva Fom
New York
Greenport
N. Yo
Cuba
New Jeracy
Ife
Boonton
N. J
Chiengs
Macvid
Sngasty
Supieta
Taregn
Cipt
Bianco
Dewlgnifien
Hasonbal
St. Louis, Keokuk & Northwesern
Washington declares Cuba occupation aims to protect property and rights
A lengthy proclamation outlines United States intent during military occupation of Cuba. It states no aim to wage war on Cubans but to preserve public order, protect life and property, and administer justice under military authority until civilian rule can resume. It details treatment of private property, taxation, and governance under occupying forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aveniean
Wink
Antago
Ced Bantiaga
United States
United Silos
Mlitary
Petitienealaliona
Mauarlis
Cuba
Han Qorkoral
Unitad
Ordinaey
Mary
Traumnostauion
Wien
Phecoe
GoMsly
Miisery Wiy
Levy
Audi Enlji
Teres
The Dignified Woman In Hospital Gossip
A city hospital tale features a dignified woman who overhears a curious fellow patient asking about her operation. She reveals she has not been operated on yet and muses about a brain procedure to improve attention to one’s own affairs. The exchange ends with the curious woman leaving in high dudgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venaout
Vurk
la Bourgogne
Sable Island
Yousouf
Worle
Evnon Tewin
Strangler
Veaily
Louis
Jacob's Rise Amid Civic Questions and War Talk
A disjointed column mixes municipal politics with wartime rhetoric and medical ads. It notes Jacob's election to a seat, humorous council table antics, and a stray discussion of paving, followed by references to Cuba, malaria cures, and a Chicago real estate pitch. The piece ends with a brief remark on Anglo American alliance and a quotation from the Indianapolis Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beewuar Joraly
Hamilton Common
Cone
Courch
Meewigley
Jacob
Ciefrant
Siliey
Vie Council
Romsbtan
Jneat
Trademark battle over Castoria and Pitcher's Castoria rights
Fragmented OCR recounts a dispute over the Castoria and Pitcher's Castoria trademarks with claims by Dr. Swivel Pitcher of Tyannie Massachusetts as originator and bearer of the signature on wrappers. It notes The Centaur Company holds authority and warns buyers to ensure signature accuracy. Also mentions Allen's Foot Ease advertisement and a laxative product claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castoria
Dr. Swivel Pitcher
Tyannie
Manchusetts
Oran
H. Fletcher
America
Chow
H. Fretener
Centaur Company
Chas. H. Pletcher
M.D
Frictions and troop movements cited in late 19th century dispatch
A garbled OCR fragment discusses friction between American forces and Cuban factions during the aftermath of a campaign. It mentions Gen Shafter, Cuban rebels, and U.S. commands at San Juan and Puerto Rico, with notes on troop strength, volunteer armies, and administrative appointments. The record references mobilization, supply lines, and harbor operations as part of ongoing campaign logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waablrytan
Hautlugo
Xanillo
Cuba
United States
Shafter
Marquirt
Garejaix
Cen
Castilio Fox Dlagu
Wav
San Juan Puerto
United
Perm
War Department
Wittolas
Millesotoa
Missouri
Rhode Island
West
North Carolina
Sorsiste
Washington
Ger Sug
Tora
Ciema Ghyem Gut Ber
Khukerly Cotoma
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Lorain County Reporter
the Reporter Printing Co
CMAB
Lord
Honolulu
Thers
Caucasian
Case Pionses
Sebtoy
C. G. Georgeson
Alaska
Aml
Congo River
Stanley Pool
Afric
Terrtory
Treasury Bureau
Bath
Metora
Bam Palthform
Brooklyn
Carvera
Santiego
Penoal
Laos
Biva
Athoetie Hay Hear Geen Pere
Peataiasteyemdneal
WY Witionnt Bank
Mouelin
Jenaon
Ark
Jasper Simpson
Grady
L. & Hill
Cyprees
Tex
Henry Myers
William Patterson
Weatville
Miss
Maeinette
Marvhsfield
Pond du Saens
Gladstone
Mich
Fred Sadderby
Willim McCarthy
Tose Eswhaugh
Newport
Tivesy Sewrlll
Acmall
Doss
Susie Weel
Elstors
Steeney Tyer
Sieiv
Miglin Tye
Lissor
St. Pa. Minn
Peter Uracy
Memphs
Eneoys
Wobson
Himagis
Wiz
Polmia Ia
Farious Gaile de Dannge
Watson
Victoria
Onlya
Hong Kong
Ladin
Ale Ween
Arrowt
Paria
M. Eile Zola
M. Puneus
Aly the Aurore
Aguinet Iin
Heternagy Ceureengrtial
Jispane
Lecerne
Switzerland
Rome
Herne
Federal Council
Hag
France
Alawka
Seattle
Roanoke
St. Michaels
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Yokohama
Ttis
Coren
E. N. Atlen
Seoul
Randolph Guggenheimer
Tver
Fuie
Dad Shore
Lenson Harbor
Es Mobila
Tetogranh Wires All Over the State Are Dows
Ts Fuarerd
Severn Mags
Tossa
Angasta
Urnelde
Boston
Sullivan Square
Charleston
Patrick Hennigun
Corning
Tieiawe de Polley
William Mimley
Secretary of War
JH. &. Corbin
Couve & Tep Ioute
San Francisco
St. Michael's
St Lini
Thin City
Coueaiaugh
Hebving
Alaska Commerceial Company
T He Laws
Omana
Neo
Jly
North Dakota
South Dakota
Womar
Curie
Det Ge
Hostett
Witter
Chicago
Fertie Furan
Mornivacis
Eure
Go Po
222Th Ave
Mamung
Todianapolia Journal
Mathers
Marea
Indianapolis
Allen
Allen & O'mated
le Ruy
N.Y. A
Detroit Journal
Hood
Americs
Dional Bank
Rare
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