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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1898
Page
4
Notes describe Corbett’s strong conditioning and readiness for a bout with Fitts. He emphasizes faith in his training, predicts victory, and references rounds and tactics while the event pace and crowd are detailed through scattered lines.
Washington November 28 The war department issued general orders directing the occupation of the central and western provinces of Cuba. The move reflects U S military considerations as the campaign progresses.
Boxing season opens in Syracuse with Tommy Ryan vs Johnny Gorman of Brooklyn at the Monarch Athletic Club. Preliminary Eddie Connolly vs Billy Moore. The card draws notable sports figures from New York Boston and the West amid high expectations for a standout local event.
Paris November 19 The American peace commissioners work on the terms of a key communication to be sent to the Spanish commission next week. They aim for a Monday or Tuesday presentation, balancing urgency with care to create a conclusive record of their negotiations.
A Berkeley patrolman’s adopted daughter at 224 Telegraph avenue hanged herself this morning using a rope made of two apron strings. She was a heavy reader of trashy novels. In New York, aboard the Cunard liner Lucania arrived from Liverpool and Queenstown Dr. Guilford, Connecticut midwight poisoner, was in custody.
Adjutant General H F Robinson hosts a lavish eight course banquet for Phoenix line and field officers of the National Guard. Major Alkire Lieutenant Tones Captain Omstead Lieutenant Tanner and Lieutenant Elwell respond to toasts praising the flag, liberty, and civic virtue, with readings from Youth’s Companion and reflections on American history and patriotism.
A soldier from Roosevelt's regiment writes from New York in 1898 about illness after Cuba fighting. He credits Paine’s celery cordial as a nerve restorer that revived him after dysentery and fever, detailing weight loss and despair before recovery. He signs as E. E. Hoilt from Jauso Colorado.
A letter from Oklahoma notes improved health after leaving the army and credits Patney celery compound with restoring nerves and strength. It cites experiences from the Roush Riders and references Dr. M. Douthert of Guthrie Oklahoma as endorsing the remedy.
William H. Toik of Silver City New Mexico writes from St Louis on September 29 1898 praising Paine's Celery Compound for reviving his health after Cuban climate illness and army fever. He credits the remedy with restoring his strength nerves and vitality enough to return home and share his experience with others.
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