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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1898
Page
5
Reports say troops prepare for a decisive clash at Santiago de Cuba with a fleet action under way. Commodore indicates ships dispatched and a strong Spanish merchantman force observed. naval movements and troop deployments reflect mounting intensity around the bay yesterday and today.
June dispatches describe censorship tightened by Special Gen. Gredbey targeting Brazil and Venezuela. News from the blockade says quiet overall with embankment activity at Cardenay and word of Nebraska forces and equipment updates. The government buys the Pedro prize stealth for two hundred thousand dollars amid shipping intrigue and misreported captures.
The decoded text reports the release of a seized coal cargo tied to a special decree or order. Specific parties, dates, or locations are not readable, leaving only the general note of release following a prior seizure.
Washington June 2 Special reports an understanding that troops embarked as long as twenty four hours ago and transports are now off Key West waiting for engineers and artillery to man the ships in the Santiago area. Commodore Schley is said to command the force.
A complaint alleges mistreatment of detainees from Simpsen’s squadron held at Key West. The proposal states prisoners should be sent to Charleston instead of Key West and mentions charges against Vn Cullen and others.
Washington reports General Ver and war officials will allocate the money for equipment for seven thousand troops recently called up, ensuring rapid outfitting and readiness amid the expanding force.
The readable fragments mention President McKinley and an imperial secretary discussing volunteers and a call for help. The text is heavily garbled, making precise details and entities uncertain.
A report from the harbor district notes several sailors were arrested this morning on unspecified charges. Authorities did not release names or exact offenses. The incident occurred as ships were docking and a small crowd gathered outside the police station.
Vague notes mention Norfolk Tang boospen Newark and Ulaids amaval reserves. a death and sail delay appear tied to naval movements.
The fragment notes a registry update involving China and American entities, referencing a date and a government or organizational registry process. It mentions a regional or national registry context and a formal action tied to the term registry.
A man named Nute Pateli shot Adolph Garvan five times and looted $1,166 during a plan to steal property for a hotel and saloon. Garvan, from Milwaukee, died after authorities traced the assailant Rhuler to a farm house. Sauer was arrested and identified as the victim’s ally. Army numbers reach 125,000. Gen Corbine reports intake and camp deployments. Prof Samuel M Inghill Illinois superintendent dies in Wisconsin sanitarium proving nervous prostration.
Reports from Madrid and Havana describe a naval engagement at the entrance to Santiago de Cuba and indicate the U S war effort to move 75,000 volunteers to Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines. Secretary Alger informed the House of plans to send 10 000 men to Cuba 20 000 to Porto Rico and rest as ready, signaling a broader invasion timeline.
A Bank of Spain run led to fear notes would lose value as people queued to exchange for silver. Officials warn of possible forced currency and small denomination notes if the silver stock depletes, while the government seeks a 1 billion peseta loan at 4 percent to cover needs.
Washington reports the monthly public debt statement showing debt excluding cash in the treasury at 1 087 773 760 dollars at May 31, 1893. The increase of 19 341 108 dollars reflects war expenditures and related government outlays.
The Jane Gray sailed May 19 from Seattle with sixty one aboard bound for Kutzebup sound. It sank about ninety miles west of Cape Flattery at 2 am in a moderate gale. Thirty four passengers perished. thirty survived by launching. Names of several aboard are listed.
Washington June 2 progress marked in the war revenue measure as senate committees pass amendments. The session centers on the Gorman proposal for a quarter of one percent tax on gross receipts of corporations with over 260000 dollars in business. California voices urge Standard Oil company stance amid a contentious debate.
A Telegram summary notes delegates in the Fourth Illinois district renominated George W Prince at the annual Chicago meeting held June 7. The report lists notable attendees including Colonel John Jacob Astor and A Pinkerton among others.
The House debated and passed Jenkins Wisconsin to remove political disabilities from the fourteenth amendment. Grosvenor and Settle of Kentucky gave notable speeches on union and loyalty. The discussion touched military civil office conflicts and praise for volunteers, with a strong pro reunification tone amid Civil War memory.
Washington June 2 Adjutant General Corbin completes plans to recruit 75009 additional troops under the second call for volunteers. Publication of state apportionment is deferred to avoid hindering department officials. DC and states Delaware Vermont North Dakota South Dakota Montana Idaho Wyoming are among those already beyond quotas.
A Rock Island resident Isaac Shiffer reports Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his kidney pain backache and frequent urination. He bought the pills at Wim Clendenin's drug store and says the remedy is unrivaled for kidney complaints. Sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co. price 60 cents.
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