21 Sep 1898
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1898
Page
1
The yacht Rebecca owned by Edward Dudley of Philadelphia foundered near the new breakwater at 3 this morning while bound from New York. Owner crew and guests were aboard. conditions unclear as reports continue on this incident.
The president, with Adjutant General Corbin, toured Fort Meyer VA hospital inspecting wards, kitchens, and convalescent patients. He assured patients no needs would be spared and discussed U.S. rights to reinforce Manila under protocol.
From Jacksonville details Colonel William Jennings Bryan of the Third Nebraska volunteers plans to resign his U S Army commission and resume political and public questions, while signaling a broader, more extended campaign in the near future. His stance on expanding U S territory remains unchanged.
A sand sucker Maud Preston burned on Maumee bay near Toledo and the Queen of the Lakes burned at South Manitou island. City of Milwaukee engine cross head failed near Chicago harbor causing distress signals and tow to port. The Lakes blaze has caused no deaths but losses exceed 350000 with numerous ships ashore or sunk. Odd Fellows and Rebekah reunion in Boston split between business and pleasure as sovereign grand lodge reports show.
Stephen K. Barton learns that Red Cross officials Hyatt and Schlieren bypassed a $69,000 Havana tariff to deliver 150 tons of relief goods to Cuban refugees. Clara Barton halted landings in Havana over the duty and returned to the United States.
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