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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1898
Page
3
The Intelligencer notes an acting rear admiral who is actually a captain commands, while Sampson is favored for Atlantic fleet leadership due to his expertise in ordnance gunnery and explosives, making him possibly the best informed officer in the navy on these topics.
The record states that ORE MUNDRED AND FORTY-TWO vessels, including ships and brigs, were wrecked on Sable Island. Many other vessels disappeared with no recorded trace, leaving questions about how, when, and where they vanished.
Capt Phillips of the Texas praised God aboard after the battle ended. He summoned all hands to the quarter deck and called for a heartfelt, silent thanks to the Almighty, urging officers and men to lift their hats in prayer and gratitude.
Naval constructors assess the sea fight of Santiago and find that the modern torpedo boat destroyer, hailed by the English navy, is greatly overrated. German and Russian representatives expect lessons from the Terror at San Juan and the Gloucester's success against Pluton and Furor.
The Spanish destroyers Pluton and Furor overwhelmed the Gloucester during action. Lieut Commander Wainwright and the crew earned the maximum $200 per capita for those aboard the destroyed ships, while the Furor and Pluton's 125 men imply a $25,000 credit to the Gloucester.
The account notes great rejoicing in Spain when Cervera entered Santiago harbor and again when reports said he escaped. It also mentions Spain's satisfaction as Camara moves through the Suez canal and predicts more happiness when Camara returns. It ends with a note that some doubt Spain is getting value from the war.
A dispatch from Santiago highlights the cost of transmitting war news as the New York Herald and its associates recently paid $21,000 for long enough cable time to secure battle descriptions from their corps of correspondents.
Men who profit from war observe the Vesuvius in action noting it is called a dynamite cruiser. It fires shells filled with wet gun cotton at 35 percent moisture, safe to handle, but requires a small amount of dry gun cotton as a detonator which is highly dangerous. A Spanish shell hitting the detonator could blow the ship to atoms.
A Missouri volunteer from Camp Alger urges relief societies to donate books and publications for the regiment hospital. He notes that a soldier’s time in hospital is as dangerous as combat and that reading materials would aid patients during recovery.
Mrs McKintey wife of the president presents a regimental flag to the first United States volunteer cavalry commanded by Col Leonard A Wood Roosevelt's Rough Riders The color troop in charge is Capt W H H Llewellyn troop G from New Mexico military unit carries the banner in the historic gesture
An acting ApM Sampson earns the pay of $4500 for captain level duties while a paid officer earns $6000 but receives less than Schley’s $5000. The piece notes naval pay anomalies versus army promotions and questions the absence of comparable navy provisions. It implies higher costs for certain naval roles despite rank.
At nine o clock Sunday morning Spanish troops laid down arms as Gen Shafter and Gen Toral oversaw a grand handover in Santiago de Cuba. The flags rose at the palace while 10 000 onlookers witnessed the transfer of authority to American forces and McKinley pledged thanks to Shafter and the army.
Hong Kong Daily Mail report says US Consul Wildman notified that the German cruiser Irene, seen near Mariveles, was pursued by the gunboat Hugh McCullough to halt. Irene refused to stop, prompting a protest from Admiral Dewey via the German admiral.
Washington reports justify keeping Shafter's army in place amid friction with Cuban troops over Santiago. Gen Garcia may appoint Gen Castillo as Santiago governor and turn control to Cubans, a key factor in the tensions. Prisoner tally reaches 22,780 with more handed over than Shafter's forces.
The Western Luse and Explosive Company in Oakland suffered a deadly explosion when a murderer, described as a Chinaman, blew up the works at 5 30 Tuesday morning. Five deputy sheriffs and constables attempting the arrest were killed, including Deputy Sheriff Charles White.
General Shafter issues a clear, favorable dispatch from Santiago reporting the flag raised over the civil government, low sickness, and a small gunboat surrender. He notes that taking the city by assault would have cost 5000 lives and that Blanco is effectively bottled up under his censorship.
A formal proclamation from President McKinley outlines military occupation rules for Santiago and eastern Cuba. It preserves private rights, property, and church and school buildings, while allowing seizure of state assets for war costs and opening Cuban ports to neutral trade under U.S. supervision.
A Tuesday storm swept New Jersey and parts of New York causing heavy damage. Four men were instantly killed by lightning while seeking shelter under a tree near Boonton New Jersey, and five others were badly injured.
Lightning struck Mrs. John Dewer and her two daughters at their farm near Elma Iowa Monday afternoon. The mother and one daughter were killed, the second daughter is very ill.
Paris reports Emile Zola fled to Lucerne Switzerland after a year in prison and a 3000 franc fine for libel. He relocates to evade enforcement and await his appeal or eventual release.
Mount Sterling Kentucky July 15 Gen John H Williams ex United States senator and hero of the Mexican and civil wars died at seven a m yesterday at his home near Mount Sterling Kentucky
The municipal council prohibits swearing and vile language on streets and public places in New York, with penalties including arrest and fines for violations.
The commissioner of internal revenue ruled that receipts used as checks to withdraw money from banks are subject to the stamp tax.
The bureau of construction and repair is expending 1,250,000 dollars monthly on repairs fitting and refitting vessels for the war with Spain as of July 20 in Washington.
After three days of talks with the president and Gen. Brooke, the Puerto Rican expedition is set. Gen. Miles sails Monday with artillery and troops aboard the Yale, followed by about 30 000 men. Secretary Alger aims for a brief campaign and Admiral Sampson’s fleet plans remain to be coordinated.
Oshkosh July 20 Jacob Baier was killed while blasting stone in Lutz Bros. quarry. Authorities investigate cause of the accident and assess safety measures at the site.
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