13 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1898
Page
1
More than one hundred yellow fever cases are reported among troops near Santiago after being brought by refugees. Medical officers monitor outbreaks and coordinate quarantine measures to prevent spread. Local authorities urge continued vigilance and vaccination where available.
The report describes the seizure of Grand Island by Spanish forces, with the Raleigh and Concord entering Subic Bay, bombarding forts, and forcing surrender of Col. Rio and 500 Spaniards. Autonomy promises from Capt. Gen. Augusti clash with insurgent rejection. Continuous coverage notes weather hindering Santiago operations.
From Rome to Washington and Havana reports arrive on the stalled surrender of Santiago de Cuba. General Toral refuses unconditional surrender while Shafter’s batteries move into position and officials debate naval coal and coaling stations amid wartime diplomacy.
Springfield Wis July 12 One company of the Eighth Wisconsin colored troops is mustered into the U S volunteer army Major Ballou mustered in company A Chicago led by Captain Theodore Van Pelt It passed with 106 men but only 100 were mustered with others to fill up short companies.
Two blasts at the Laflin Rand Powder works Pompton New Jersey killed eight men and wounded about twenty. The first blast struck the guncotton area and a second in the drying house likely from concussion. Chief Engineer Craig and John Phillips were among the decimated. others including the drying room foreman and two Italians died.
At City Temple the third world Sunday school convention opened with an elaborate display of flags and nations. Marquises Northampton and Edward Towers welcomed delegates from Canada Mexico and other countries. Afternoon sessions reviewed Sunday school work across Australia Canada China India Japan South America and Mexico.
At the Illinois Democratic state convention in Springfield two Gold Democrats, Cable and Sullivan, were named to the state central committee after a bitter floor fight. The convention, led by Chairman William Prentiss, also approved the slate including Dunlap for treasurer and Stiver for public instruction, amid sharp exchanges over platform alignment.
Detailing speech actions by Carter Harrison and Altgeld at a Chicago convention, the platform backs free coinage, tariff reform, progressive taxes, and jury rights. It endorses Bryan in 1896 and notes Milwaukee calls for Aug 31 convention, with 663 delegates. Grand Rapids discusses fusion ticket stance and potential state conventions.
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