The Are Enemy and Ours
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22 May 1898
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1898
Page
1
The readable text fragments reference a discussion titled The Are Enemy and Ours and mention Aia See Pe Cah Pas tee in unclear order.
Washington received early news of a major naval engagement between Sampson and Cervera off San Domingo. Reports claim twelve Spanish ships were captured or sunk, with the Iowa and Indiana crippled, while coal and rations hampered the Spanish defense. Victory is described as greater than Dewey's.
Washington May 22 2 p m reports from multiple sources conflict with Naval authorities not yet releasing a definite battle update. Officials promise to keep readers posted as the day progresses. Edwards.
A rainy evening indoor field meet at Mr. H. F. Samson's home in South Washington features the B class of the High School. Er nest Berquist wins the Turn, step, and draw. multiple state records are noted. Miss Mieming receives a St. Cecilia token. Homer Ashby and judges are named.
At 2 30 p m this afternoon the Navy Department posted an official denial of rumors of a naval conflict between Sampson and the Spanish fleet in Chicago.
Our stock is large and well selected on watches rings pins and more with SPECIAL PRICES on all goods for Graduating Presents. We will positively offer the Lowest Prices on such goods with none but the best handled by us W Morris Jeweler.
Yesterday marked the first anniversary of the marriage of Dr and Mrs McLaughlin of Crawfordsville with a surprise picnic on the Narrow Gauge train. W J Reynolds earned a Des Moines award for photography. Mrs Alma Reister Aughby and Miss Ida Reister arrived for summer with the Reister and Aughey families. Prof Henrietta Bancroft, guest of Mr and Mrs Eugene Anderson, spoke and left for Des Moines. James Tucker, U S Labor Department agent, traveled to Burlington after inspecting local water works and gas and electric plants.
Lancaster visitors report on fine horses with W H Granar returning home after a city stay. Crawford Laundry advertises first class service south of the post office. Warren Beckwith, Robert Lincoln’s son in law, may have transferred to Ft Madison’s Co F for Second Regiment service. Sam Clegg and Miss Effie Porter plan to return to Ainsworth for Sunday. Dr Berty Morrow departs for Cherokee Iowa to visit parents. Mrs Joseph Keck and baby back home from Davenport visit.
The bulletin records the paper apologizing for publishing initial denials about a great victory. It states that 500 to 1000 words describing the engagement were requested and bulletins were sent up to two o'clock. The editors promise further light when available and to post it word for word.
May 22 report from Washington suggests naval authorities question initial victory news and have not yet confirmed the great triumph. The delay implies caution and ongoing verification.
Ottawa reports Co. D with the 50th Iowa passed through en route to Tampa at 9 this morning. Local society notes include missionary conventions in high regard of Washington, plans for summer band concerts, and several travel updates. Decoration Day is approaching and residents discuss parade activities and park improvements.
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