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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1898
Page
2
Americans under General Wilson clash with Spanish forces near Porto Rico as two Howell guns bombard entrenched positions on the forested mountain. Casualties include Corporal Ewanson and others. Spanish demand surrender after heavy fighting and a flag of truce is exchanged.
From Coamo on August 13 General Ernst's brigade was ordered to advance but countermanded after the President's suspension of hostilities was issued. General Wilson sent a flag of truce to Spaniards, but the flag was ignored by Governor General Macias. News of peace spreads through American troops amid mixed feelings.
In a mid day report from Coamo dated August 13, Nuevilas challenges Wilson in a broader strategic operation. The transmission mentions Moraring QGelayec and indicates ongoing military maneuvering shaping regional alignments.
Peace news halts forward movement of the American army in Porto Rico. General Wilson stays at Coamo and General Schwan at Mayaguez. General Henry to Adjuntas, General Brooke to Guyama. General Miles waits for peace commissioners to arrive in San Juan.
Private Charles C. Donoghue of the Ninth Massachusetts writes from Santiago on July 2 to Captain L H Babbidge. The letter gives a detailed account of the regiment's march and related actions during the campaign.
A corporal from Company B of the Ninth Regiment died of typhoid fever at Governor's Island. The illness interrupted service and prompted military health measures on the post.
Soldier reports the Ninth Regiment holding a perilous left flank at Santiago after a grueling march and siege. He notes sickness, scarce medicine, and cold rain, with one death and burial. The unit earned the nickname Irish Tigers for their ferocious cheers and bold assault.
Aug 14. Lieutenant Hobson wins official support to pursue raising the Infanta Maria Teresa and the Cristobal Colon at Santiago Bay. The Navy Secretary rejects a prior board verdict and orders Hobson to proceed, aided by Roland Gilroy, a New Hampshire bugler and protege.
Despatch from General Shafter indicates rising morale as troops near return to the United States. Health conditions show typhoid fever cases remain high with 2614 sick, 1947 fever cases, 179 new fever cases, and 867 fever cases returned to duty. Deaths Aug 12 13 include several soldiers from multiple units due to typhoid and yellow fever.
Washington reports the adjutant general received a message from Santiago. Rio Grande Seneca Comanche with Ninth and Tenth Cavalry Fourth and Twenty-fifth Infantry will depart this afternoon unless southern hurricanes intervene. Breakwater City of Macon Arcadia planned to sail tomorrow with two light batteries and Twelfth and Seventeenth Infantry. Two thousand Spanish troops to be loaded tomorrow. 400 convalescents to be shipped on Catalina Monday.
Aug 14 in Santiago de Cuba reports Spanish transports Isla de Luzon P de Satrastegui and Isla de Panay in port and to begin embarking troops the next day. Expected over 4000 aboard. Transport Sesna from Savannah arrived with remainder of Fifth Immune Regiment. Mr Jarvis of North American Trust Company plans to establish Havana HQ for island operations. The North American Trust Company acts as fiscal agent for US revenues in Cuba.
The U S transport Seguranca arriving Aug 12 with 288 sick soldiers, many from Massachusetts, was freed from quarantine. Of them 140 went to Governor's Island for observation. 126 were landed at Fort Wadsworth and Governor's Island, with thirteen sent to Bellevue Hospital for care. all bunks were removed and will be burned at Hoffman Island.
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Mrs. John A Logan writes from Montauk Point praising General Young and his brigade for rapidly organizing a vast camp hospital system for Santiago wounded and ill. She notes shortages in surgeons, water, and transport, commends Red Cross and volunteers, and urges use of better locations like Chicago’s Camp Sheridan and Snelling. She urges prudent leadership and expresses pride in American effort.
Madrid dispatches summarize reactions to the U S Spain protocol on mourning orders. El Imparcial and El Liberal doubt Spain gains from peace while El Globo hopes a new European order begins. El Nacion and El Epocha lament Spain's weakened status and fear mismanaged peace terms.
Madrid reports the suspension of hostilities between the United States and Spain and a capitan-general order halting El Pais publication. Havana dispatches say Manzanillo was bombarded from 8 to 9 pm with Cuban attacks at several points. fifteen Spaniards killed. The American commander gave the town three hours to surrender.
Advices from Manila note the arrival of insurgent leaders including E. Sandico who aided in arms payments to Aguinaldo. Sandico claims protection from Consul Williams after a nominal arrest at Cavite, denying any duty in the British seizure of cargo under neutrality laws.
A Seattle correspondent quotes General Aguinaldo saying Filipinos trust the fairness of the United States and believe American support will secure their full rights and respect from great powers. He notes Americans have righted a wrong in Cuba and will do the same in the Philippines.
Rear Admiral Matsunaga Shi of the Imperial Japanese Navy has arrived aboard the Rio Jun Maru in Seattle on his way to London to supervise two cruisers and a battleship for Japan. He was surprised by the peace news and showed interest in the Philippines question, noting U S plans but declining to state his country’s view.
At Camp Dalton South eeok on August 14 the Fifth Regiment faces rumors of deployment while maintaining readiness. Most men prefer remaining for service or garrison duty over disbandment. Target practice pauses for range repairs as tents are inspected and replaced where needed. Chaplains conduct Sabbath services and a Roman Catholic Mass is held. Tomorrow’s detail includes Captain Sykes and lieutenants McCarthy and McNamara.
Eighth Regiment troops at Chickamauga Ga receive back pay with Company A paid at noon and Company F final. Each private who enlisted early receives 3.60 extra or 19.20 total. Guards posted to prevent disorder as transfer plans unfold. Lieutenant Farnum to Lexington Ky joins Major Gordon to map a new third division camp. First Sergeant Pennall to be commissioned second lieutenant, vacancy from Reynolds. Breckinridge to review army. 4,000 troops to march again before corps disperse to camping grounds.
Italy via ambassador Baron Fava conveys formal congratulations to the United States on the ending of the war with Spain. Washington notes the gesture as the first foreign acknowledgement received by the government.
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