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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1898
Page
3
A fragment mentions Dr KV Pence Duthie and an artful trade involving book covers and counterfeit stamps. The note references leather cloth branding and countering counterfeits, with a focus on decorative paper covers and a period style.
A flood of fragmented farm sale notices from Frederick area markets describes numerous properties for sale. Listings mention farms ranging from two to two hundred twenty seven acres, with buildings, outbuildings, and modern improvements. Several properties emphasize proximity to Frederick, pike routes, and nearby towns with varying prices and terms.
Fragmented, OCR-like text shows references to Spanish and Italian naval moves, arbitration awards, and a July Washington dispatch. Mentions colonial authorities, New York state officials, and a call for peaceful settlement with Colombia over Cerruti arbitration. Names and places appear garbled, but imply diplomatic tensions and potential payment arrangements.
The fragment lists multiple city matchups such as Pittsburgh versus Cincinnati and Baltimore versus New York with uneven scores. It references games in varying venues including Allentown Paterson Hartford Newark and Reading, noting innings and point totals with unclear team names and misread player markers.
The Gloucester under Lieutenant Hue and Admiral Cervera surrender details unfold as American forces land near Cape Sanduran. Lt Wainwright reports guiding actions, with Colt guns aiding the assault while Spanish cavalry and troops resist. The town falls by 9:46, and General Miles’ forces consolidate, while the fleet supports landing and fortification efforts.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions places and people in a Bay area, with unclear actions and dates. Readable bits include references to a border, a tide, and a possible meeting or event in a town near water. No distinct outcome or participants are established.
The article describes General Miles planning a defensive and gradual advance toward Porto Rico, with 20 000 troops to be deployed in stages. It notes aims for peace negotiati ons and hints at American control of parts of Cuba and the Philippines, amid defesive posture.
Dated St Thomas July 21 General Miles reports the assault on Guanica harbor successfully completed between daylight and 11 AM. American transports anchored within 20 yards, ships and troops ashore, with strong resistance encountered from Spanish forces. Also notes renewed effort by Captain Wiggin and urging health and morale of troops.
Madrid sends a formal peace proposal via French ambassador Cambon to President, seeking opening talks but offering no concrete terms. Washington reports indicate Spain desires German and allied mediation, while the United States weighs whether to proceed with formal negotiations.
Newport News July 27 reports volunteers awaiting transport to Porto Rico. Most regiments prepared. only Company 2 faced a delay for embarkation. City transports City of Washington and others carry troops, with medical wagons and artillery ready.
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