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Newspaper

Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1898

Page

3

Hobson Welcomed at Navy to Discuss Cristobal Colon Plan

Lieutenant Hobson arrives at the Washington Navy Yard amid enthusiastic crowds after escaping observation at the station. He informs reporters all Merrimac crew members are safe and plans to report to Secretary Long before heading back to New York. The visit aligns with Hobson's commission to work on the Cristobal Colon and potential naval acquisition.

Washington Navy Department Hobson Merrimac The New York Army and Navy Club North Atlantic Squadron Hhe Secretary of the Navy Secretary Long Long Alilen Crowninshield Bradford Evans Admiral Sampson Cervera United States Santiago DE Cuba St. Paul Cristobal Colon Mitter United States Navy W.T. Sampson United States Naval Forces R. P. Hobson United States Ship

Landing of American Troops at Manila Pushes Forward

United States second expeditionary force advances with Colorado regiment already near Parangajo. Boston cruiser covers landings while Monterey monitor and Bruitus collier expected. Gen Anderson’s brigade at Cavite ready to move toward Manila.

Manila Hong Kong Colorado Parawajo Boston Fort Malato Anderson Cavite United States Monterey Brutus San Francisco Honolulu

Martial Law Proclaimed in Philippines and Naval Dispatches

Washington dispatches report Aguinaldo declaring dictatorship and martial law in the Philippines. The cabinet weighs response while the Watson voyage to Europe faces European influence. Navy moves delay but do not abandon plans as Gen Miles advances on Porto Rico and bases at Nipe Cuba loom. Cuba’s Shafter and Garcia relations fray, with Cuban junta hopeful for amicable settlement as Senor Quesada urges restraint.

Washington War and Navy Departments Anderson Cavite Aguinaldo Philippines United States Philippine Islands Atate Watson Secretary Day von Holleben Navy Department Europe Miles Mole St. Nicolas Haiti Porto Rico Shafter Santiago Porto Rican New Orleans War Department New York Col Hecker Spain Sampson Nipe Bay of Nipe Cuba Holguin Senor Quesada

Honolulu Garrison to be Established by U S Troops

War department moves to form a Honolulu garrison with a battalion of the Second Regiment of Volunteer Engineers joining the First Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry under Col Barber. The engineers, led by Col Willard Young, from San Francisco, will select the battalion and sail to Honolulu soon as transport is available.

Wallington War Department Honolulu Volunteer Engineers New York ‘Volunteer Infantry Barber United States Pacific Coast San Francisco Willard Young

Garcia Letters Sparks Cuban Rift Over Santiago

A Santiago cable reports Gen Calisto Garcia letters Gen Shafter protesting American policies in Cuba and announcing his resignation and withdrawal to the interior. Shafter plans no change to orders keeping Cubans outside Santiago until Spaniards are deported and the city is handed to Cuban leadership.

New York Santiago Garcia Shafter Srr Republic of Cuba Praclie Cuba Spain United States Santiago de Cuba Saratoga Yorktown Maximo Gomez Calixto Garcia Heat

Palma Questions Cuban Soldier Friction In Washington

Gen Palma president of the Cuban junta denies friction rumors and praises U S aid. He says about 55,000 Cuban soldiers are under arms with Garcia likely commanding 4,000 to 5,000, while guards hold towns in Cuba.

Washington Palma United States Garcia Cuba

Philippine heroine joins insurgent leaders in daring acts

A Philippine insurgent leader is described as a beautiful, brave woman who rushes into gunfire without wounds. The piece compares her life to others who seem charmed by longevity, attributing vitality to Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, noted as a celebrated remedy energizing blood.

Hostetter

There’s one thing dear George mustn’t forget

A Cleveland Plain Dealer cartoon caption references a liberal urging George to prepare for loud gun blasts by stuffing ears with cotton and to buy two bales of cotton on the way through the South, implying a political message about sound and cotton.

George South Cleveland

Teething Remedy Teething Proffere Dr Moffett's Teething

Dr Moffett's Teething Profferes known as TEETHINA claims to aid digestion regulate bowels and ease teething gaining wide reputation in cities. Mothers urged to use it to preserve infants lives as teething affects mortality cited.

Fragmentary Verse Snippet With Classroom Exchange

A truncated classroom vignette shows a pupil asking about a proof of life beyond doubt and a teacher prompting with a fantastical vision of seeing the north pole with a telescope. The garbled text hints at a dialogue about belief and exploration.

Tommy North Pole

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim

Hall's Catarrh Cure is a Constitutional Cure priced at 7c. Repeated claim stresses honesty to reduce competition, attributed to L. A. W. Bulletin. No further context or verification provided.

Hall Price

Predisposition to Disease Cited In Women Uterine Health

A historical health ad argues women carry a predisposition to tissue disease with uterine weakness as a common weak spot. It warns against excessive menstruation and anemia and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with patient testimonials claiming cure of womb trouble flooding and kidney pain.

Lydia E. Pinkham Epwin Bur Church St Bethlehem

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