01 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1898
Page
1
Today's dispatches say no major changes in the war, with American forces about 18 000 near Santiago and Spanish defenders entrenched inside. Estimates place 14 000 Spanish troops within the walls and 8 000 under Gen Pando marching from Batavia toward relief, while the American squadron under Admiral Watson readies a coast dash.
Editorial notes critique political arguments for renomination and expansion while praising American military actions in Cuba and Manila. It contrasts consent of the governed with power, questions colonization aims, cites Dewey’s fleet and Spanish forces, and quotes Senator Mason amid Bryan opposition.
The Nebraska day exercises at the Omaha exposition drew wide attention to J. Eugen’s speech. William Jennings Bryan condemned foreign land grabbing, warning that humanitarian aims must not become a pretext for conquest. He challenged the nation’s character to resist greed and hypocrisy in seizing land.
Delegates at Adel declare the sole unit of value should be the gold dollar and call for retirement of the greenback. They urge the Iowa GOP to adopt a radical currency reform stance in the upcoming campaign, aiming to force opponents to take clear positions.
The Cherry Sisters sue the Des Moines Leader over published criticisms. A poem-like excerpt mocks Erie Lessie Addie Ellie's looks and stage style, describing their bodies and movements in harsh terms. The Souvenir reprints the Odebolt Chronicle critique as the case proceeds.
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