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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1898
Page
2
A dramatic, fragmentary battlefield scene recounts the fate of a cavalry troop. The narrative follows exhausted soldiers, peril, and dwindling supplies as they face ambush and hardship, with losses mounting and a grim resolve to endure the ordeal.
Fragmented diary style notes describe bears, hunters, and a fort Smith setting with chaotic scenes. Vivid events mix early press style reportage with unclear names and places as a man contemplates firearms and a bear escape. The text blends frontier life with a medical operating room image and a dramatic hunt narrative.
A heavily garbled report outlines General Tort and Spanish troops surrendering parts of eastern Cuba to the United States near Santiago de Cuba. It describes terms including the handover of forts and territories, the involvement of Shafter and naval forces, and the anticipated occupation of key towns and ports. The piece mentions tolls, sugar, copper mines, and the broader impact on U S Cuba relations, with repeated references to official communications from Washington and the war department.
A messy transcription discusses a royal decree about Spain and peace prospects. It mentions government power to curb dissent, cabinet guilt questions, and hopes for peace raised by statements in Washington. The piece notes attention to Lady Benee and a cautious view of cabinet actions.
An unclear wartime dispatch describes movements around July involving ships Raleigh Convord and others near Cape Engure, with references to German operations and British responses. The garbled text mentions patrols, arrivals, and communications, but exact actions and outcomes remain indistinct.
Springfield Illinois July 2 The Illinois Democrats convened a lengthy caucus to discuss platform items and party leadership. Delegates debated public financing education and civil rights issues while urging unity and reforms ahead of the next election cycle. The gathering featured exchanges on convention rules and potential endorsements for key statewide offices.
A catastrophic blast at the Powder Works near Touprou caused two buildings to collapse and killed several workers. The drying house and surrounding structures were destroyed, with debris and smoke seen for miles as authorities investigated the cause and secured the site.
The article discusses density variations affecting Denduune and European regions, noting breeding grounds and dangers in wooden pavements. It cites Munda and Italian data, mentions microbe discoveries in rails, and references German and French factories dealing with vibration, sound, and machinery. It observes global production and future industrial growth, with links to Australia and Asia.
A garbled extract describes a military scene with officers and sailors, mentions enlistment and a captain addressing troops, and alludes to a search for volunteers and a tense shipboard atmosphere. The text references a naval captain, a sprit of the packing, and a railway project.
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