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Newspaper
Lorain County Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1898
Page
2
Fragmented observations discuss losses in war, disease in 1897 Cuba, and mosquito-borne fever. Mentions rubber discovery, Puerto Rico affairs, and colonial figures like Columbus, with stray references to editors, explorers, and diverse nationalities in Chicago.
A wide dispatch outlines naval movements, troop transports, and finance from San Francisco to Havana. Reports cover Cuban insurgent disbandment, Puerto Rico preparations, annexation sentiment in Tavara and Mutinzam, and Dewey's supply status. Admiral Seley honored in Washington as business surges. Local crimes and society notes close the page.
A scattered weathered summary reports on a Mexico jury verdict, New York Temple funds, a rail motor invention, and a varied mix of local crimes, marriages, government notices, and shipping moves. It mentions a $250 000 building, a bank wreck, a coalitions deal with Venezuela, and the world kite altitude record.
Washington reports Gen Merritt to go to Manila to advise the peace commission on Philippines policy. He may replace or supplement Dewey, timing depends on events in the islands. Aguinaldo’s forces face reprisals after Cavite riot. insurgents seek delegate status in Paris conference. Manila merchants appeal to Lord Salisbury to curb Spanish regaining influence. occupation remains peaceful under Gen Greene.
Aug 30 report from the Hong Kong Daly News says 000 Spaniards died within a week as their garrison aboard a Leyte bound gunboat tried to reach Manila. The Leyte attempted to take the prisoners to safety but fought weather and natives while under Dewey’s squad. The vessel was towed toward Manila but was captured by Americans the following day, with no trace found of the three transport ports.
In August, a set of instructions for the Cabin and Puerto Hean military commissions was drawn up and approved by the president and prepared for delivery. The general tenor is known to be the same as the instructions sent to Gen. but the exact wording remains confidential.
The message to Washington announces abundant supplies for military needs. An AustinLaw 7 ship has arrived with fresh meats and other provisions, signaling readiness for provisioning. The communication notes the abundance of supplies for the expeditionary force and the timely delivery of essential provisions.
Reports from Washington and Florida describe yellow fever concerns with containment efforts in Key West and Eggmosy Key detention camps. Other items note a Chicago festival planning, Judge Horne Taylor's sudden death in Kenosha, a Kentucky district nomination, a fire at the Kalima block in Landmark, and London and Milan papers proposing a common party to counter Russia in China.
Dispatches discuss the plan for a military commission to oversee the Philippines after the Santiago campaign. It notes questions about U S control, the role of the military commission, and the level of American governance for the remainder of the island.
Mustered out orders issued for units from North Massachusetts South Indiana and Wisconsin with transfers to Springfield and Lexington and noted musters from Camp Alger Fernwood and Jacksonville. Fire destroys Budler gunmills and Frankfort Manufacturing plant in Michigan, with $40000 loss. a five year old burns to death in Genoa. Two more typhoid fever deaths at division hospital in San Francisco. Metcalfe to be buried in Cleveland. Leave granted for Captain Clark after discharge and hospital treatment in New York.
A court case reveals a German plaintiff insisting on money as his sole aim, while the judge questions his understanding of a receiver. An interpreter is consulted to clarify, but the man insists he only wants payment, threatening self-harm if denied. The judge concludes the plaintiff knows what he wants. A separate WWI-era note recalls Arthur Cumming's bridge courage under fire.
A Lake Ile woman writes of long standing bladder and debility issues improved by Peru-na and Man-a, urging others to use the remedies. A doctor reportedly advised both remedies and the writer claims full recovery and confidence they will help others.
A fragmented editorial argues to stand by the president and the administration as it conducts war. It urges unity and support for decisive action while warning against doubt and public dissent, stressing the duty of citizens to trust leadership for peace and victory.
Fragmentary Albany dispatch reviews war policy disputes and political attacks on administration. It notes tension between executive plans and critics, mentions fears of prolonged conflict and monetary strains, and reflects on public sentiment toward national credit and peace terms.
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