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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1898
Page
1
Twenty five ships carry American troops under Admiral Sampson’s protection toward Cuba with Major General Miles directing operations from Tampa. The war warns of move toward Porto Rico and Santiago as transports head to Key West and the Windward Passage. Morro will likely fall to American forces soon.
Washington reports the invasion of Cuba has begun with troops gathered at gulf ports. The largest ships will transport about 30 000 men across the Florida straits under warship convoy led by Admiral Sampson. Four separate expeditions may land at four points, possibly including Porto Rico, with insurgents armed to support the landing.
The U S cruiser Columbia under Captain Sands was damaged in a collision with the British steamer Foscolia in fog eight miles south of Fire Island light. The Foscolia sank at 3 a m Sunday. 21 aboard were rescued and landed at Tompkinsville.
The British steamer Restormel was brought in under a prize crew after attempting to reach Santiago de Cuba with coal. She sailed Cardiff for Porto Rico, leaked badly, and carried suspected Spanish officers aboard. A prize court hearing was set for this afternoon with restrictions on contact with British authorities.
May 1 report confirms alleged poisoning of Nebraska youths with new corroboration from Colonel Little of the Kansas regiment. He cites orders to route donations through the commissary and claims a first attempt was made on Nebraska lads but provides no detail. Alumni of Phi Kappa Psi hosted a banquet for volunteers as Quartermaster Sergeant White of Nebraska's regiment spoke.
Dispatch from Hayti May 31 says Commodore Schley and the flying squadron have the Spanish fleet confined in the harbor of Santiago de Cuba. He believes Cristobal Colom, Maria Teresa, and two torpedo boats are present, with St Paul delivering a prize, Restormel, a coal ship bound for the fleet.
President Hickey of the Western Baseball Association reports Decoration Day games at Cedar Rapids Peoria Rock Island and Dubuque totaled 987 80 the largest on the day in the association’s history. The amount will be divided equally among the clubs.
Jimmy Barry and Casper Leon battled 20 rounds at Lenox Athletic Club for the bantam world title with both men displaying scientific boxing. Referee Johnny White scored the bout a draw after the scheduled 20 rounds.
Chattanooga May 30 Major Frank N Nye arrives from Tampa to take charge as subsistence commissary of General Brooke's army of 14 000 men. The commands are all prepared to move.
Brigadier Generals Charles H. King F. W. Greene and H. Gray Otis were ordered to report to Major General Merritt commander of the department of the Pacific for assignment to duty with the expedition to the Philippines.
The government has leased 4,000 acres of land near Boyce station four miles from Chattanooga for troop encampment. The site lies in a northeasterly direction and will host military camps.
General Greeley, chief signal officer, is arranging to enlist the volunteer signal corps authorized by congress. The unit will include about 90 officers and 800 men with one company assigned to each army division. Recruits will largely come from state National Guard signal units.
The Harvard has sailed to join Commodore Schley's squadron at Kingston Jamaica. A pilot familiar with the south coast of Onba accompanied the ship.
Hone Kona dispatch says Manila remains quiet with no sickness reported among the American fleet.
The U S and France completed the first commercial agreement under section 111 of the Dingley tariff law. Ambassador Cambon for France and John A Kasson for the United States signed after eight months of negotiations. The pact cuts rates on meat products and lard compounds for the U S while France lowers duties on brandies stilled wine vermouth and works of art with the new rates taking effect on June 1.
In Washington on May 28 the senate resumed debate on the war revenue bill. Senator Allison urged a vote on the corporation tax proposal while Mr. Gorman defended an excise tax on corporations with gross receipts over 250000 annually. The body tabled the finance committee amendment setting a one quarter of one percent rate by 41 to 27.
Rainy season starts in Cuba as warships and dispatch boats endure bad weather last week. Off the Cuban coast the weather is pleasant today. The cruiser New Orleans, formerly Amazonas, has arrived and amazes naval men with speed and fighting effectiveness during her cruise.
The Missouri National bank failure left 2 900 of 3 000 shares of Chicago's Omaha building stock worth 100 dollars each but secured by a 100 000 dollar mortgage and heavy rents. Receiver T B Wallace sold the stock for 100 dollars to John A McShane of Omaha, holder of the mortgage.
State department and British embassy inquiries fail to establish any solid ground for reports of negotiations toward a close U S British peace or alliance agreement.
The steamer Armeria departed Norfolk on May 1 bound for Key West with 2,500 tons of ammunition. The cargo includes a large number of 18 inch shells in the consign ment.
Rumors swirl in diplomatic circles about the Sagasta cabinet's durability. Discord between Gamazo and Puigcerver over income tax prospects looms. The looming fall of Sagasta is discussed while Senor Silvela emerges as the most mentioned potential successor.
Rear Admiral Dewey informs Manila authorities he will hold them responsible for the life of the Callao captain after the gunboat surrendered to the US fleet. Spaniards threaten to shoot him, while the American fleet sits at Cavite. Salt provisions are ample. fresh supplies are scarce and no sickness reported aboard. Insurgents say they will remain neutral amid Spanish efforts to win them. The Leyte is captured, attempting to run dispatches into Iliolo. a steamer lands 6,000 rifles at Cavite for insurgents.
Des Moines reports the Fifty-first Iowa volunteers the third Hawkeye regiment mustered into service for the Spanish war. The 842 strong unit includes 12 companies from Des Moines and ten other southwestern counties. Colonel Loper commands the regiment and it is expected to depart for Chickamauga Thursday. The Forty ninth regiment will be mustered Saturday to fill Iowa's quota.
Memorial Day observance in Philadelphia featured services at the Lincoln monument in Fairmount Park by George G. Meade post No. 1 followed by a graveside visit to Commander General Meade. Archdeacon Cyrus T. Brady gave an address and General Daniel E. Sickles spoke at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
About 1400 members of two Iowa National Guard regiments joined in Camp McKinley for Memorial Day events in Des Moines. Regimental salutes replaced previous single- company salutes, and John N. Baldwin of Council Bluffs delivered the memorial address.
In St. Louis on Memorial Day veterans laid flowers on graves and carried small flags, creating a procession of flags and flowers unlike any previous parade in the city. The event highlighted a novel tribute blending patriotism with floral remembrance.
Memorial observances were held at Oak Ridge cemetery near Lincoln's monument. Rev. D. F. Howe spoke to the Springfield G. A. R. posts and related organizations during the ceremony.
Corbin said 121000 volunteers have been mustered toward the 125000 call with 38500 still in state camps awaiting mustering officers. All states and territories have largely filled quotas though Iowa Mississippi and North Carolina show delays. Camps hold troops ready for the muster within a day or two.
Des Moines reports Governor Shaw will issue tomorrow the call for Iowa's quota of volunteers to respond to Washington's national call. Sioux City reveals Dana Boone confessed to killing Alex Smith, among three suspects held by Sheriff Neill at Watertown. The Utah light battery trains daily with field evolutions and theory, aiding potential Philippines service. Government quartermaster sent Kansas men 250 pairs of shoes last night.
Herrick and Foulke were arraigned before Justice Barnhill in Marion on May 28. They waived examination and were held to the grand jury. The city is quiet, and officials believe there will be no lynching attempt.
Rev. J. W. Hayden a preacher from Iowa county now in Iowa City was arrested yesterday on embezzlement charges. Olive Ferrebee of Iowa county says he sold two of her horses for 140 dollars and fled with the money.
The body of Mrs. Nagle, who drowned herself by breaking through ice in the Mississippi at Sabula, was recovered yesterday. Sabula, 125 miles north of Muscatine, had the body travel that distance since the act last March.
Thomas Barnes, member of the Starbuck company from Iowa, drowned May 10 in Lake Bennett Alaska. The Iowa party horses are also believed lost.
Jonathan Merriam the U S pension agent in Chicago issued the first pension voucher of the war with Spain. The beneficiary is Mrs Elsie A Montfort of Council Bluffs Iowa mother of Seaman William F Montfort who died in the Maine explosion in Havana harbor February 15.
The Iowa bankers adjourned their 12th annual session in Mason City on May 28. A key action was adopting a resolution endorsing the currency bill before Congress. Elected officers include C. H. McNider as president, C. H. Martin as vice president, B. Mills as secretary, and J. M. Dinwiddie as treasurer.
Governor Shaw commissioned Colonel James Rush Lincoln, commander of Camp McKinley, as colonel of Iowa volunteers. Lincoln, inspector general of Iowa and former Confederate, will command the new regiment expected under the latest call.
John H. Lutter surrendered to Sheriff O Banion in Storm Lake reporting he shot and killed his brother Fred Lutter. Anton Lutter, a resident of Oregon, accompanied him and corroborated the account. The two brothers had been at odds for some time.
United States consul at Matanzas A G Brice of Bedford Iowa told Des Moines reporters that there is little danger of U S soldiers contracting disease in Cuba. He said field operations remain practicable during the rainy season with proper health rules.
A heavy rainstorm preceded a derrick slipping from its foundation at the Anamosa Iowa state penitentiary. Convict Reynolds died from crushing injuries while three others were hurt two with fatal skull fractures while one lost a leg and another had a crushed foot.
The Chicago Great Western railroad speeds ballast work between Marshalltown and Des Moines at a mile per day and Des Moines to St. Joseph Missouri. Gravel from a Berwick Iowa pit is used. Dirt between the ties is cleared, roadbed raised about five inches, and two more gravel coats applied by a gravel train.
Colonel Bratt of the Nebraska volunteers aims to enter active duty soon. He pushes rapid training to perfect his regiment, expecting swift progress and deployment readiness.
Reports from Manila show blockade remains effective with Manila unable to buy provisions except rice. Olympia captain condemned and ordered home. Commander Lamberton named Olympia commander. Oregon arrives at Key West after round-the-world cruise, reporting coal stops at Callao, Sandy Point, Rio, Barbadoes. Sham battle at Chickamauga trains volunteers. 9,000 men engage with no injuries. Harvard reaches Kingston as Cervera’s fleet remains bottled up near Santiago. Madrid foresees revolution after Spanish defeat. Austria advises queen to flee. U.S. issues second volunteer call for 75,000 troops to form new corps. Anderson signals for Manila voyage. 2,500 soldiers aboard vessels bound for the Pacific. Prize steamer Panama to be sold, cargo released by court.
One thousand and thirty three recruits left Atlanta today for Tampa over the Southern and Central Railroad of Georgia. The men were not uniformed and lacked guns.
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