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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1898
Page
4
A May 12 report from London and Havanna notes heavy gunfire near San Juan Porto Rico. Admirals Bermejo and Sampson are central to rumors of action and fortifications crumble under naval bombardment amid conflicting dispatches.
Four American forces opened fire on Cienfuegos and attempted a landing by barge with men and arms. Spanish troops aided by the fort repelled the invaders and destroyed the cable station. A second landing attempt failed as fighting continued for six hours with heavy American losses. fourteen Spaniards were wounded.
A Tampa stop delays a courier from General Gomes to President Palma as Cuban commanders discuss force strength. Authorities report about 40,000 men in arms or ready, with 15,000 lacking arms. Gomez commands 3,000 in Santa Clara while Garcia leads 15,000 in Santiago de Cuba. Lieutenant Rowan may reach Key West to aid data gathering.
Rev William Stephens Perry Episcopal bishop of Towa visiting in Dubugus was stricken with apoplexy at dinner. Doctor reports entire left side paralyzed and says he will live but remain an invalid due to overwork from two weeks of heavy travel on church matters.
The steamer Windward, from London March 19, seen off the Highlands at 8 07 a m, carries the Jackson Harmsworth expedition to the polar region and was recently presented to Lieutenant Peary. Spanish dispatches say Dewey rests not on laurels as 40 000 reserves are recalled and a Philippine expedition is being formed. Also reports National League and Western League scores with mixed results.
The army moves toward Cuba are accelerating with orders for 6 million rations and deployment of volunteers to Florida and the Gulf. General Miles will depart Washington for Tampa while the Philippines program is fixed. concerns arise about Admiral Sampson and Dewey operations, and Roosevelt hands over assistant navy secretary duties to Charles H. Allen as Charleston and Philadelphia transports are prepared.
A major blaze at the McCadden Bros wholesale toy and fireworks shop at 619 Market caused at least three known deaths and several missing. About 100 workers escaped as the six story building burned rapidly, with surrounding structures damaged. Police fear more fatalities as investigators assess the ruins and insurance covers substantial losses.
Des Moines May 12 Fred Gilbert winner of the Dupont trophy in 1507 led in the O W Budd four days shoot held here Tuesday and Wednesday In the 10 20 target white flyer events today those who scored the five highest per cent of the 200 targets were Gilbert 188 Fanning 184 Powers 184 Lacey 181 Heikes and Grimm D. Dewey Made a Rear Admiral Waasuimoton May 12 Commodore George Dewey has been made a rear admiral Nominations Confirmed Washington May 12 The senate confirmed these nominations George Dewey rear admiral W V Lucas register of the land office Chamberlain SD J C Auld and W V Alderson Montana to examine lands within the Northern Pacific grant limits arrest Joseph Bennett Chief of Police Cunningham shot and killed at Indiana Pa House votes for popular election of senators Walter Sanger retires from racing Freddy Greene beats Kid Broad Canton Ohio Grand Chief Arthur convention at St Louis ends Yon Der Abe divorce decree alimony and maiden name restored to Mrs Von Der Abe
The president names General Wesley Morritt to command the California coast volunteers bound for Manila. Morritt will be governor general of the Philippines as soon as possible, with a force including infantry from Wyoming Colorado Kansas Montana Nebraska Utah North Dakota and Idaho and artillery and cavalry units. Troops to travel to the coast will be mustered armed and equipped or complete equipment in San Francisco.
Doast lands near Havana New York reporting a landing within 60 miles of Havana by Captain Dorat Fourth Cavalry on a transport from Tampa. He will scout the coast and land supplies for insurgent posts with a Gatling gun two artillery companies and 80 days rations. Separate notes describe Camp George H Thomas at Chickamauga park breaking camp with Third and Sixth Cavalry departing. Port Tampa loading transports with ammunition for the expedition. Kansas troops ready in Topeka. Fifth Cavalry ordered to New Orleans then Cuba. General Rodgers named Chief of Artillery. and Swift Nelson Morrin Co packing houses opening in St Joseph with parade and 20 000 visitors.
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