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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1898
Page
3
A pest control notice promises to quell roaches ants moths bedbugs and other insects using Black Flag and Persian Powder along with exterminators. It outlines a prepared army of measures to rid homes of trouble and infestations.
The piece argues against sectarian hatred, tracing intolerance from historic church censorship to modern sectarianism. It cites Whittier and diverse denominations including Methodists, Baptists, Lutherans, Quakers, and Jews, urging unity, liberty of conscience, and moral health over persecution. It warns that prejudice harms communities more than any single doctrine.
The article reports delays in the landing of reinforcements and the movement of troops toward Santiago. It notes reports on the condition of units at Sant iago de Cuba including feed, tents, and general readiness, with mention of supply issues and inquiries into press coverage and potential replacements of correspondents.
Fragmentary text mentions state, towers, docks, and names like CAPT and UP. Entities, dates, and places are inconsistent, yielding a garbled record with limited readable facts across multiple lines.
Fragmented OCR text shows a chaotic mix of names and places with Hobson's plan referenced. Despite garbled wording, mentions of Dor and York appear, hinting at a local political discussion or referendum context. No clear events or outcomes are extractable from the legible fragments.
Dispatches describe soldiers near Santiago stricken and in danger of a malaria spread. Reports detail fever, treatment delays, and the risk of reoccurrence as regiments move toward safer quarters.
Details indicate a Newport News unit of Pennsylvanians sails to engage Spanish forces on Porto Rico. The article notes arrival times, command structure, and assignment of batteries and brigades including units from Rawson Timnoly and Kentucky. The narrative frames upcoming operations and posturing before action.
Fragmented text notes Cubans thanking an unnamed recipient for the creation of the U S Navy or military aid and assistance after a disaster or intervention. It references gratitude from Cubans and a promise of American government help in recovering or protecting a certain area near a bay, with garbled proper nouns and uncertain dates.
The meeting discussed Cuba’s path toward independence and the United States role as protectorate. Key figures referenced include Camblat and Sprabeh, with notes on events surrounding Cuba and Spain. The dialogue touched on sovereignty, foreign influence, and potential future governance while noting uncertain outcomes.
Spanish prisoners of war loudly cheered the American flag as they left Brooklyn aboard four British flag steamers. They thanked the United States for their humane treatment and described hopes of returning home after surrendering. The war department reported 3,005 Spanish troops and 230 volunteers surrendered at Banes, with thousands more awaiting repatriation as supplies and rations were organized.
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