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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1898
Page
2
A column notes mixed opinions on the Spanish American conflict, praising sailors and critiquing officials. It cites battles, press practice, and leadership figures like Hobson, with observations on Britain, Canada and the Great Lakes trade growth and military physical standards during the war.
An American in Hamburg describes meeting a retired army officer his wife and young son. The boy newly enrolled in a military school wore a uniform and was punished by his mother for misbehavior when he removed his coat and said you may strike me but you must not strike my emperor s coat. The piece questions how American schoolboys show loyalty to the flag.
The text condemns tax evasion as a breach of social contract and law, likening the tax dodger to an anarchist who harms neighbors while avoiding civic duties. It recalls John Albion Andrew and his Maine upbringing, highlighting disciplined habits and orderly living as guiding examples.
The piece recalls the Oregon’s fighting at Santiago and lauds American volunteers against European troops, noting Captain Clark’s resolve and the volunteers’ prowess. It also cites census data on native and foreign born populations, and quotes The Iron Age on mechanical education driving German industry and global trade.
A roundup notes General Brooke landing 8,000 men at Arroyo Puerto Rico near San Juan and Cayey as Spanish defenses face pressure. Mayor Van Wyck rescues three women at Freeport. Roosevelt urges ship North to Cuba. Massachusetts officers resign amid brigade friction. Spain nears peace terms, but delays for concessions. papal appeal. wages cut strike in Cleveland. India viceroy appointment rumored. Medina destroyed by cyclone. Madrid reports on US demands amid ongoing diplomacy.
Madrid reports Spain accepts the US peace terms with four bases discussed but not stated in full. Sagasta briefs the queen regent on the reply, aiming to suspend hostilities promptly. Other notes describe Cuban prisoners, transport plans, and moves in Washington, Manila, and Behring Sea matters.
Reports from Santiago claim a bold action by negro troops likely saved the Rough Riders from extermination. Washington says total yellow fever cases in the army there number 300 or fewer, with San Francisco expecting the monitor Monterey to halt at the Caroline islands en route to Manila.
Lieutenant William Braunersreuther describes landing with 60 men at Agana to seize Spanish authorities. He broke a sealed governor’s reply to gain immediate surrender, disarmed 100 men and two officers at 4 p.m., and freed native troops. He notes potential Guam as a U S coaling anchor and strategic link to Manila. The captain praises Braunersreuther’s decisive leadership.
London and Petersburg tensions rise as Britain prepares for full naval readiness. The Admiralty mobilizes forces, with officers and crew on alert across ships, while Paris dispatches supports to Russia and China fortifications.
In Puerto Rico military actions reported Aug 9 show General Wilson moving the headg uarters and 10 000 men north from Guayama. General Brooke commands a transport column along the coast with units advancing from Ponce toward Adjuntas and Yauco Mayaguez sequence.
An official dispatch says American forces seized the customs in Fajardo Puerto Rico, where the garrison was absent. An American column with artillery moved on Guayama. Spanish defense was strong but the Spaniards withdrew to Alturas. Seventeen Spaniards were killed.
Off Key West a Spanish sloop Christina was sunk by the blockade ship Hudson after a chase on the north coast. The Christina, loaded with fish for the crew, had only one month of voyage left. Spaniards in a tender escaped as Hudson closed in near shore. A second report says Friday Spanish infantry fired on shore near Morro Castle, with no return fire from the gunboat Oneida al.
The Third and Fifth regiments of U S volunteers arrived in Savannah and camped awaiting transports to Santiago. The Rio Grande loads Fifth regiment baggage while two battalions sail tomorrow. Leona expected in the morning and Minnewaska delayed by machinery trouble carrying the Third under Colonel Patrick Ray. Enthusiastic troops deny war department claims and demand transport to battle.
In Utica on August 9 two Belt Line trolley cars passed Bradley's bridge near Whitesboro and plunged into the Erie canal. 17 passengers fell in and Miss Mary Brady of Utica was killed while several others were injured. The report also notes Russia's tightening grip on North China with New Chwang in Chinese affairs.
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