27 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1898
Page
1
Washington reports findings from the board of survey of Admiral Cervera’s fleet near Santiago de Cuba. It concludes that internal explosions and well aimed gunfire caused rapid sinking, with several ships torpedoed or struck by eight to six inch shells while British and American crews inflicted heavy damage. The report notes torpedoes preloaded and the remarkable firepower of American gunnery during the engagement.
Records from an examining board tally Spanish fleet hits by ship and shell type after the battle at Santiago. Brooklyn struck most five inch shells totaling twenty in vital hits, with Iowa second for four inch hits and Oregon Texas and others contributing. Indications Schley’s flagship fought each vessel in turn and led the destruction of Cervera’s squadron. A separate report claims Schley submitted his own account of the action to Secretary Long, asserting flag officer status when the Spanish fleet attempted escape, while Sampson was out of signaling range. A New Haven post office clerk, Tamus W. Donnelly, was arrested for embezzling letters and $1,500 in bonds.
Manila and Cavite reports on July 21 detail United States and Spanish positions amid Dewey flag actions and Merritt’s expected arrival within ten days. Aguinaldo presses for annexation to the United States while insurgent activity rises. News from Hong Kong and San Francisco notes troops, transports, and deaths en route.
Gen Brooke and staff depart Chickamauga on a special train to Newport News en route to Puerto Rico. First Army Corps reorganizes at Camp Thomas with 27 regiments totaling 30,000, while medical training and park sanitation prep continue. Five cavalry troops from Camp Alger head to Newport News to join Gen Miles in Puerto Rico.
Alphonso Schachfer, jailed on charges of attempting to shoot Joel J. Hurt during a regent contest, has been discharged from custody. The prosecution failed after Deputy Sheriff Charles White died in the Melrose explosion, White having been the principal witness.
Washington July 23 The Miles expedition advances west of Cape Hayden after passing Mole St Nicholas with orders to land in Puerto Rico anew. Navy and army coordination aims to establish a debarkation at the chosen Puerto Rican coast as the campaign opens.
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