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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1898
Page
5
A brief item notes a battle array event at the Masonic Building located at 25 Court Street in Thurmont and Frederick venues.
A garbled report mentions AbiDassader as premier and references port activities, appointments, and political figures. It notes Lincolns resignation and various local actions, with scattered names such as Wales, Wines, and others, in a confused sequence of events.
Coroner investigates a deadly poisoning with three alleged drug doses linked to two or more individuals. Jury rules death was caused by unknown actors. The report lists multiple baseball game scores and nonspecific district notes interwoven with the main case details.
The market report notes limited demand and mixed prices across commodities. Wheat, corn, oats, and other grains show slow activity with No. 2 red and No. 2 yellow varieties. pork, butter, and cheese keep steady levels, while cotton and tallow move modestly downward.
A collage of summaries mentions Washington war reports, Margret Burnner McLean praising sanitary conditions at Montauk point camp Wyckolt, and political moves around Benator Corman's commission. Pennsylvania governors seek troop relocation to state hospitals, while a Corbett case closes with a father fatally shooting his son then himself.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Carranza and other figures in a tense scene with threats of duels and military moves. The text mentions US reaction, battles at sea, and coded references to figures like General Shutter and Commodore Denny amid a broader wartime backdrop.
Report from Santiago de Cuba describes cremation of Spanish soldiers and disease victims held up by rain. A heavy pile burned slowly with kerosene, leaving unburned bodies and a nauseating stench near the cemetery. officials struggle to resume the grisly task.
Reading from the scene, Admiral Dewey led the bombardment and land assault that compelled the surrender of Manila after fierce fighting at Malate and the fortifications. The American fleet and troops pressed the Spaniards with iron guns and heavy casualties on both sides. The English, Japanese, Germans, and French watched as the action shifted next to the bay and surrounding streets. General Aguinaldo and his forces were present, with shifting loyalties and a hold on the insurgent front as the battle unfolded.
Reported notes claim Admiral Dewey may move on Cebu and Port Retana after Manila. The dispatches discuss capturing Spanish gunboats in the Philippines and possible delays if the Attattalin carries the slain protocol. A dubious report cites Wildman and Angnet, with confusion over Kong plans and a ship boarded for a patrol.
Fragmentary OCR text details activities at Camp Thomas and mentions numerous individuals and locations. The readable parts reference volunteers Gaetan Caynley and Shiota among others, plus various places and events, but concrete actions or outcomes remain obscured.
Washington barracks report three yellow fever cases among troops from the Fifth Corps. Doctors at Key West and Washington coordinate to trace origins and prevent spread. Recruits and volunteers prepare for deployment as officials order fever containment measures and hospital precautions.
Fragmentary text refers to Admiral Dewey and naval operations near Tong Kong and Havana. Mentions relief of officers, anticipated communications to Washington, and possible ship movements. Contains numerous garbled names and places, with no clear event date or outcome due to OCR errors.
Washington dispatch reports General Wheeler and his son arrived in New York and head to Washington amid confusion over Cuban conditions. Sources note the president and secretary of war directed his return, citing Cuban miscommunication and clothing shortages as factors in Alaska’s broader unrest. The War Department urged firm order in Cuban territory and respect for U.S. authority while ensuring humane treatment of insurgents and civilians alike.
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