14 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1898
Page
1
U.S. forces seal victory in Cuba with General Torel surrendering unconditionally to General Miles. Reports from Washington and Chicago note markets closing wheat at 73 34 cents, corn 31 34, oats 22 5. The dispatch confirms Santiago is ours and bombardment plans were moot.
July 14 report from Dewey and war department describes Shafter preparing to assault Santiago at noon, with fever cases prompting isolation hospitals. Miles hints at surrender terms, while German naval actions near Subic Bay influence US strategy and morale.
A three story Racine plant fire destroyed the Racine Malleable and Wrought Iron company building. Ten dead and many injured, including John Keefe and Adelbert Hollister among the identified, with broader damage and hundreds losing work as the blaze blazed through the Vulcan site.
Carmichael Bros. painters sue Joseph Shellhouse walking delegate of the Amalagmated Building Trades Council and sixteen members for 1000 dollars and an injunction to stop boycotts. They allege unions have blocked non union work and contracts in Marion Indiana. St Louis League baseball club sold to Edward Becker, reports Post Dispatch.
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