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Newspaper
Lorain County Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1898
Page
2
Local notes include rainfall data equating an inch over a square mile to 17.3 million gallons and a 11 percent rise in bank deposits. Articles cover aging veterans, Manila war reports, the Empress of Austria’s death, battleship plans Ohio Maine and Missouri, and a Keystone West Virginia pastor’s long career.
A week of foreign and domestic news covers Malolos and the insurgent push for independence, American peace commissions and Cuban occupation plans, Spanish and American troop movements, and political resignations in Washington. Reports from San Juan, Manila, and Madrid detail naval actions, evacuations, and the fate of prisoners. Inland items note fires, deaths, accidents, and economic changes across the United States and abroad.
A compact roundup lists various brief items: Lieut John W Hentl of the Third United States Cavalry, the National Household Economic Association gathering in Omaha on October 1 and 4, Professor D W Johnson longtime Oregon State University president, Jacob Billings at Barton Vermont reunion, a North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota surplus near 148 million, a US post office list including Wolson Ark Dewey N C Sumpean Ila and SMocila, by Wesley Jobjn Gaines of Avlamin GA nine AME bishops born into Toombs family, Samuel Clemens evaluates Newport lecture, Judge A C Thompson named US district judge for southern Ohio, Rev Dr Albert Burt dies in Oregon, official Arkansan governor returns, changes to electric motive power for a famous cable road up Pove’s Peak, Richard Uisteed dies in New York, Dewey Manila recruitment plan with 40 sailors, Torre Cristobal Colon fate concerns, policy on life insurance taxation, George Mulligan loses $1000 on San Francisco streetcar, Jenn Dane Ahwe retrieves most money, torpedo boat destroyer Farapout speed testing, G F Green fundraiser letters for Commercial Travelers’ Home Association.
Five regiments from San Francisco are ordered to Manila as part of a broad plan to strengthen garrisons in the Philippines Cuba and Puerto Rico. Arrangements call for transport on several steamers with additional vessels to follow. The administration signals a staged deployment rather than immediate evacuation.
New York dispatch reports Germany's top commander led a thorough inquiry into Ilo. The investigation found lignite deposits inland on Cebu Island, part of a German bid to extend influence in the Philippines. Berlin has briefed peace commissioners, while Germany moves cautiously to keep relations cordial.
The report to Secretary Wine covers the year ending June 30, 1898, noting increased elementary school enrollment and overall attendance. It highlights rising college and university numbers, the surge in higher education, greater professional studies, and expanded standards demanding more prep for advanced study. It mentions gains in colleges, universities, and post graduate work.
A government report describes efforts to avert crisis in the Philippine settlement and mentions naval strategy, education focus in the United States, and personnel details. The document notes Rear Admiral Deswe land's role and references a German fleet comparison amid broader wartime concerns.
A Washington dispatch reports Secretary of War Alger's resignation as the president’s dispatch on the matter moves forward. The decision followed weeks of criticism over policy and conduct, with the president expected to stand by Alger unless a formal investigation says otherwise.
In Lage Tarvin a Minnesota court denied the petition to halt mine operations amid alleged conspiracy and intimidation claims. Separately Michigan delegates debated prohibition, approving resolutions despite opposition citing personal rights concerns. Elsewhere reports note a royal circle disarmament effort, a London fire causing substantial damage, and a U.S. bank dividend declaration alongside a ship captain’s death from yellow fever.
A jumble of ad copy and snippets mentions Hood's blood purifying tonics and various cures, interspersed with dialog fragments, travel notices, land offers in Florida, and satirical quips. Scattered names, places, and dates hint at a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper page with human interest bits, ads, and humor.
A devastating grain elevator fire in a small city injures several and claims lives. Rescue efforts rushed after 8:30 p.m. as flames engulfed the structure, with victims trapped inside and neighbors drawn to the scene. Property damage estimated between $450,000 and $500,000, with total losses possibly exceeding $1,000,000 as flames spread and the building collapsed.
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