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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1898
Page
6
The report discusses potential Allied actions against Spain with emphasis on locating the Spanish flotilla. It details expected naval deployments, including Admiral Sampson’s fleet, and notes rapid mobilization for invasion of Cuba. Preparations involve the Oregon, Telegrafic links, and a possible seizure of the Canaries.
In Springfield on May 1 Camp Tanner erupted as Col J B Washburne of the 4th regiment southern Illinois tendered his resignation accepted by Gov Tanner. The move sparks fears of mass resignations as officers discuss shifting to national service under the McKinley administration. Candidates from Companies L and K met enlistment standards while many in the 5th Regiment prepared to join the U S army.
Washington May 6 only the president secretary of the Navy and Capt Crowninshield know the destination of Admiral Sampson and the seven strongest ships New York Iowa Indiana Puritan Cincinnati Detroit Marbie Read Mayflower. The fleet heads for a long voyage with sealed orders to be opened at sea. Possible destination not disclosed. Spanish fleet activity near Barbadoes suspected.
Senate debate on a proposed income tax amendment to fund Supreme Court costs faltered as Republicans largely opposed the plan. The resolution sought a constitutional basis for an income tax to finance government measures, drawing criticism and a party-line vote that defeated the amendment.
Indina National Guard faces upheaval as six deserters return home and officers protest mass resignations amid plans to retain only General McKee in regular service The unrest includes hospital and signal corps cuts and a push to seek support from Congress via Representative Overstreet. Governor Mount vows reform to prevent desertion and restore discipline. Washington action on fortifications and Alaska land bill also noted. Des Moines reports Iowa militia exams under Captain J A Newsarden, with hopeful readiness for front.
Dispatches from Mare Island and Washington indicate Admiral Kirkland received cipher reports of Dewey’s battle with Spain. The messages claim 50 dead and about 100 wounded, with ships Con cord and Patapsco damaged and 2,000 rations readied for three months. Officials fear delays in communiques and consider troop movement from West Coast volunteers if needed.
Honolulu April 27 via San Francisco May 5 President Dole sends long communique to President McHister offering to transfer the Hawaiian Islands to the United States for the war with Spain. Government also to furnish American ships with coal supplies and ammunition after a secret cabinet meeting.
The invasion army departure is delayed after an order received at headquarters Tuesday night. Six ships at Tampa could carry half the troops without horses or supplies, and ten more vessels would be needed for full transport. duration of the delay is unknown.
A Detroit woman sample story praises Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale Folks as a cure after five years of ovarian trouble. It describes severe headaches, neuralgia, and weakness, credits the pills with restoring health, energy, and ambition. Includes a light vignette about patriotic Wall Street remarks.
A lengthy discussion on hail storms in western and northwestern states notes Rev. Jan R. Wiens expertise and predicts increased hail activity this spring and summer. It cites Venus and Vulcan equinox theory, references storm diagrams in the 1893 almanac, and urges mutual insurance as a safeguard for farmers against crop-destroying hail and tornadoes. It also mentions a high-profile 5th marriage in Indianapolis and promotes Wn-No-To-Bac as a tobacco aid.
Items of interest cover seventh century gloves for Anglo Saxons and sleeve shawled hands for women. A Chinaman drinks with meals, a city note on Water's annual rainfall estimates, Tamia David’s caste loss in Dayton, a Chico missionary effort, a forthcoming $400000 boot factory in Atlanta, Wilde on English prison treatment, and a Halle railroad safety award to a locomotive engineer.
About May 15, Postal Telegraph will install a 220 volt engine dynamo and six motor dynamos in the Chicago Great Western depot at Oelwein to power telegraph service. The system replaces 609 batteries, cost about 2500 dollars, and will be a model setup supplying 200 and 140 volt lines directly to the wires.
An 1898 notice outlines a patent for Heart Hoeshen by Omaha inventor with Suez & Co. as solicitors, plus an invitation for free information. It also mentions nonbilling by doctors, May and June excursion tickets by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway to western states, and a note on railway earnings reaching $83,695.37 for a mid April week, up from $73,533.73.
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