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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1898
Page
3
A dramatic exchange unfolds as a lawyer presses a witness for facts while the court urges an answer. The witness refuses, claiming she cannot talk without thinking, prompting the judge to insist on a direct response before proceeding to the next witness. The scene ends with the next witness called.
The Cuban resolution becomes law and an ultimatum to Spain is sent after Congress approved evacuation terms. Assistant Secretary Day prepared the ultimatum. Madrid receives copies via Minister Woodford. Spain’s reply awaited with a public text due Thursday, while if no satisfactory answer arrives by Saturday the United States will act with armed forces to enforce the resolutions.
A private named Wheeler of Company K Sixth Cavalry U S Army, en route from Fort Riley Kansas to Saint Louis Missouri, fell from a Missouri Pacific train at Knob Noster Missouri and was killed. J C Williams and J G DePrient both of Kentucky, who were traveling for a Chicago picture company, resigned yesterday and enlisted in the Sixth Cavalry.
President William McKinley announces a naval blockade of Cuba’s north coast from Cardenas to Bahia Honda and Cienfuegos on the south coast. Neutral vessels warned they will be seized if attempting entry or exit without notice. 30 days grace for those already in port. John Sherman signs as Secretary of State.
Key West April 22 United States fleet 12 miles off Sand Key light sighted the Spanish merchantman Buena Ventura bound north. Nashville pursued and fired a warning shot, boarding a prize crew under Ensign McGruder. Captain Lacarraga claimed no war news yet accepted capture. Marines aboard guarded crew of 28 as Puritan gathered coal and water to rejoin fleet, destination Matanzas rumored.
The advertisement extols Dr Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a universal blood purifier and cure for skin diseases and rheumatism. It cites physicians including Rich'd H. Lawrence and many cured individuals, claiming extensive testimonials and a famous case in Catonsville. The piece promises a Curebook from the Giexer Company on request.
A ten part portfolio with sixteen half tone views of the American Navy Cuba and Hawaii is issued. The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offers a full set of 160 pictures for one dollar to patrons, with proceeds aiding the railway’s appeal. Send payment and address to Geo H Heafford at Chicago.
A collection of satirical quotes and endorsements on morality and consumption. Voices from the Atchison Globe and Washington Democrat discuss spending habits and character. Mrs Allie Douglass recalls Piso's Cure for Consumption saving a boy last summer. Dr Hayes of Buffalo offers asthma cures.
A brief exchange from Jewelers' Weekly imagines a husband quizzing a jeweler about gifts for a musician wife, suggesting a lyre as a suitable form while a customer retorts about late night explanations rather than gifts.
An early 20th century style ad note promotes Allen's Foot-Ease as a powder curing painful feet, sweating, calluses and hot tired feet. It claims instant sting relief and comfort in tight shoes, with a 25 cent price and trial offers. Also references Kemp's Balsam cough remedy and Dr Kline nerve restorer promotions and a derogatory quip about debt payment by women.
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