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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1899
Page
3
An OCR fragment mixes drug ads and claims for remedies such as Allen's Yoot-Eane and Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup, plus references to Stomach Bitters and a china sword tale. It notes a shipyard employing 5,000 men and cites varied moral reform commentary alongside weather mentions and a 1808 date fragment.
The War Department weighs replacing Australian beef with American beef for the Philippines but notes no transport facilities exist yet. Navy refrigerator ships currently carry beef, and until army refrigerator plants on transports are ready, Australian beef will likely be used.
Admiral Ich born reports from Naval Constructor Cappa in Hongkong that three Spanish cruisers Isla de Cuba Isla de Luzon and Don Juan de Austria captured at Manila are in better than expected condition The teak forecastle decks on Cuba and Luzon are very safe hull machinery and outfits are in good state with boilers and engines in fair to good condition
Congressman Henderson notes a western man likely to be chosen as speaker as David Benderson, Iowa candidate, passes through Chicago on return from Atlantic City and says he supports Reed’s replacement but avoids a bold campaign. The scene reflects a tentative, region driven contest.
A Manila dispatch claims insurgents killed M. Damarais a Frenchman who had crossed a truce line to negotiate for Spanish prisoners release. The incident could trigger a French demonstration. Also notes a May 13 tornado near Eagle Pass and casualties at a Mexican mine town. Secretary Long says Admiral Dewey will choose his return route without Navy influence, possibly via Suez or Pacific.
The Americans led by Ambassador White and British delegates push a plan for settling international disputes by arbitration to be presented at The Hague conference. Differences exist with the Olney Pouncefote treaty, but both sides seek impartial adjudication. Adoption is uncertain though it aims for lasting results.
Grain crop statistics released with the winter grain report indicate favorable conditions across Europe. Reports from Russia note some deficiency but overall yields are satisfactory. Britain, India, and Argentina show strong harvest progress. U.S. and United Kingdom crops are improving with large increases in wheat output.
Advices from Apia report a quiet island with operations suspended awaiting the arrival of joint commissioners from San Francisco. British troops inspected Vallima battlefield and recovered an American machine gun captured by rebels. Rebel forts at Lottopa and Vailima are described as two miles long with trenches and rifle pits. Several rebels reportedly died in trenches from bursting shells.
The up to date set adopts a new envelope sealing style moving the flap to the left rather than centered. Observers note the shift appears rooted in Parisian influence and is spreading among New York society women.
The passage notes that early in the church year feasts and games were held to bring congregations together after Lent. It states the custom was abandoned due to excesses that caused a scandal within the church.
ad text for a laxative tonic from the California Co promotes Staur or Fras syrup as a pleasant laxative that cleanses the system and aids headaches fever and constipation. It claims kidney liver and bowel support without weakening them with a distinctive flavor from aromatic plants. Sold by Louisville druggists with full company name on package. price listed.
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