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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1898
Page
1
A sailor narrator named Jack Tar Sirieking Hel recounts the Battle of Cordenaa with vivid yet restrained detail. The account highlights peril and tactics while preserving naval perspective and era voice.
Brooklyn man and Winslow crew survivor recounts the torpedo boat engagement near Cuba, the first shells, the alarm orders from the Wilmington, and the blast that shattered the boiler room. He describes fear, the deafening noise, flying debris, and the crew’s brave actions under fire.
President McKinley orders 75,000 more volunteers with Idaho quota at 189. Oregon arrives safely at Key West. US plan to seize Porto Rico and hold Philippines, Cuba, and Manila amid inching gains in Cuba. Insurgents in Philippines prepare to aid, 42,000 troops at Chickamauga, Dewey reports Manila quiet, Miles takes southern command, Bryan enlists.
A herd of owners and horses gathered for a saddle horse race including Gerry Snow Weiser Annie Lau de Tom Bull Salubria Nigger Baby Harry Allen Weiser Robin Allen Green Weiser Red Boy Lue Howard Harney Oregon Red and Goldie Prank Calloway Caldwell Quick Silver Pansy Buffalo Honest Dick H Stricklin Harney Gray Dick Dutch Tom Pence Jim Mshom Dan oC ft Wei hi Gwinn Allen Middle valley Ore 2 cure for the toteing teers gon Chief Brownie Others Wu Cushman John Day Oregon also present for the event with unlisted animals in attendance.
A sailor describes the forward boiler being hit, many wounded and dead on the Winslow after a shell pierced the deck. He recalls Ensign Bagley’s death, the mangled bodies, and brave acts by Gunboat Hanson’s crew to save the ship as Captain Bernandou, wounded, fights on. Navy details include O’Hearn’s valor and service history aboard Puritan and Katadin.
A brave recipient wears a medal and plans to return to the navy in a few weeks after a brief rest in Brooklyn. The notice mentions Dr. King’s New Discovery for consumption with testimonials of recovery, and local druggists advertising special prices and sales.
Coast to coast reports describe robberies by men mounted on bicycles. A West 40th Street incident in New York involved attack and theft by two riders. The text notes ongoing robberies by wheelmounted assailants in various locales and urges police intervention.
Reports describe R E Wilson's horse accident near Ruthburg on a hillside as his companions Frank and George Henley helped him to Henrys place. Doctors treated him at Salubria and Ruthburg with Wilson slowly recovering from a broken leg and facial injuries. locals discuss the incident amid a scene of wide rainfall and a nautical skirmish later that week near Weiser involving two ships the Cantaloupe Bill and the Ranalan at the hotel promontory.
An ad touts Hulls Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy to treat catarrh by purifying the blood and mucous surfaces. It asserts the product is prescribed by a county physician and combines tonics with blood purifiers, offering free testimonials from J Oumney & Go of Toledo.
Illinois Governor Ison travels to Weiser in Washington County and Warren for a regional visit. Officials discuss state initiatives, local impacts, and funding priorities amid the campaign season. Local leaders brief the governor on infrastructure needs and community programs.
A traveling party including Governor Tanner of Illinois and Chicago investors set off from a private car on a side track near Welser bound for Warren. They plan to inspect gold properties including Lola, recently acquired for 87,500 from Jolnson & Patterson. The piece notes the Weiser area’s rising mining prominence and hints at future railroad and development prospects along with local social updates and events.
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