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Newspaper
Lorain County Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1898
Page
2
The manuscript fragment outlines a New York gubernatorial ticket with Oyster Bay leadership, cabinet posts, and platform themes. It references speakers and committee work, praising Roosevelt era policy while debating emancipation, national unity, and republican principles amid party divisions.
The excerpt surveys war implications, noting Philippine terrain, shifts in colonial power, and a push for American influence. It references Dewey, rice and canal concerns, Klondike gold claims, and a Klondike women’s club. It cites global military ratios and praises American innovation such as the whale-catcher engine. It mentions Miss Winnie Davis and political loyalty shaping election outcomes. It concludes with U.S. guidance on Cuban affairs and municipal reforms under Gen Wood’s introduction.
A roundup from Washington to Manila detailing wartime actions and diplomacy. Gen Garela denies Cuban government legality while Spain, the Philippines and Puerto Rico figures loom large. The Paris talks with peace commissioners unfold as American moves on Santiago and Manila heat up.
A collage of brief notes reports and items: crop and industry data in Europe and America, religious and political notes, an Arizona church work report, Western Washington land board activity, Pennsylvania carpet manufacturing shutdown, a deer hunting accident near Forestport New York, a Cleveland Army officer Maj. T C Tupper, a purse theft in San Francisco, a dog Lady Gay owned by Sam Stannard, a trial price claim in Wendt shows, a dentist Dr G Colton death in Rotterdam, a British writer Robert Taberts found dead in San Francisco, Chinese government permission for a foreign syndicate in London, a military incident near Pittsburgh, troop movements from Camp Wikoff and a vanished New York business, Navy signals officer Sutherland chosen for a naval role, Claremont Minnesota fire destroying 22 buildings, a large hospital closure in Ganephone, Chickamauga hospital changes, Ariana steamship arrival with troops, Daughter of the Confederacy examiner in Chicago, Glenwood Springs forest fires, and various scattered notes.
In Flora Indiana on September 28 burglars dynamited the Flora Bank of this city and looted about 4000 cash 7000 notes and 1000 in silver. A gunfight with owner William Lenon left him wounded but alive as pursuers traced the robbers to a railroad car and into nearby woods. Police report at least four suspects involved with one man identified by jewelry and gloves stained with blood. Lenon’s condition described as serious, with police continuing the hunt.
Reported Washington dispatches say Admiral Dewey approved a seizure action in the Pacific as part of U S naval operations. The note cites a cable from Dewey and mentions tensions with observers in London and Canton. Also included are brief items on a murder case in Connecticut and carnival and church conference news.
Washington Sept 28 The war investigating commission opened at the Lemon Building. Secretary Alger urged a full inquiry into every War Department bureau including procurement, transportation, contracts and supplies. A second note to the secretary defined scope, listing eight departments and key questions about mobilization, camps, equipment, and troop movements. The president appointed a panel to thoroughly exam seven major areas of the war effort in the recent conflict with Spain.
A 72 year old man from La Joy New York fell twenty two feet while placing weather boards on a barn. He suffered severe facial arm and body bruises, and spent weeks under doctor care. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring movement and strength after doctors gave up. He reports improved health after using the pills.
Edward Marshall, war correspondent, recalls his troops falling in a barrage with no recoil, the earth trembling from gunfire and the stark transformation from life to death on the front. He notes the brutal, unglamorous reality of battlefield mortality and the contrast with peaceful illness at home.
A dialogue contrasts a modern woman seeking a place in business with male expectations. Her brother insists on courtesy and self interest as obstacles, while anecdotes imply changing norms and the cost of chivalry in the workplace.
A readable fragment shows an advertisement praising Dr Ager and a product claimed to cure indigestion. It mentions bread potatoes and milk as lent meal fare and promises to restore strength, with vague claims of toning the system and improving happiness. Meridian, Mississippi.
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