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Newspaper
Lorain County Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1898
Page
3
fragments depict a dramatic siege scene with Spanish infantry, a sentry cry of Halt, a girl appearing at a window, and volleys of bullets. The narrative follows a tense exchange between officers and civilians, noting a courageous defense, through cluttered prose and reflective asides.
Culengo June 1 report from the agricultural bureau notes widespread rains and favorable conditions across Michigan Wisconsin and Illinois. Wheat oats and corn show vigorous growth hay yields look strong while potato and bean planting proceeds. despite some dampness weed control and mold risks persist in heavy showers.
Washington reports movement of U S troops toward Cuba with Gen Shafter expected to land on Cuban soil and begin the siege of Santiago within the week. Confusion over transport departure times and routes reflects the complexity of coordinating a large naval expedition.
Fragmented briefing notes describe military preparations, congressional contests, and international mentions. References include Gen. Moore, the Philippines plan around Maslin, and Cuban and Spanish tensions with unrest and troop movements amid Washington and London reports.
Chicago reports an accord where Armour & Co will manage a wheat and merchandising deal, transferring grain control to Armour while preserving Leiter's cash-holdings doubts. A looming trust, United States Wire Nut Co. and Americas Steel a Wire Co., threaten to consolidate production, with plants planned in Cleveland Pittsburgh and Duluth and potential 40 percent market control. A lynching in Cavender Arkansas claims Rev. Mase Ricks, a 85-year-old preacher, amid a separate criminal case.
Washington June 13 Navy department bulletin reports ships and troops moving toward the Cuban coast near Guantánamo as Admiral Sampson plans to renew bombardment. It notes U S ships observing Spanish forces, transport arrivals, and intensified operations around Santiago de Cuba while stressing forthcoming actions against forts and coastal defenses.
A jumble of early 20th century dispatches reports a rough bout in New York where Bonifate de Basteke fought M. Whene. The event notes rounds, fouls, and crowd reactions amid broader items on law, mining accidents, and Treasury loan oversubscription.
Public timetable notes hourly passenger trains from Lorain to Cleveland and return from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. with transfers across Cleveland. Fare one way 43 cents, round trip 80 cents. Lorain ticket office listed as 207 Broadway. Cleveland lines run via Garfield Ridge and City Railway connections.
A fragmented railroad timetable references the Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling system. It lists city stations including Cleveland and Elyria and notes on time schedules, daily runs, and route connections with various place names and figures, reflecting a historical timetable snippet with partial legibility.
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