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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1898
Page
5
Sunken collier Merrimac and Lieutenant Hobson's crew survive with two minor wounds. Admiral Sampson meets Spanish Captain Bustamente y Oviedo to arrange prisoner exchange while Cervera commends the Americans. Hobson may receive promotion or special recognition as plans for medals and possible congressional action unfold.
McPherson told the War Department in response to an inquiry that all Spanish prisoners there were well and able to travel.
Greensboro locals celebrate Lieutenant R. P. Hobson heroism at Santiago de Cuba. Judge James M. Hobson recounts family fighting lineage from Continental armies to Confederate service. Also notes Clausen sailor linked to the New York and Merrimac incident, wife Therese Haavi and Brooklyn boardinghouse ties.
Randolph Clausen coxswain on the New York and Merrimac volunteer leader born in Boston, with claims of Norway birth. He fought with Balmaceda’s navy, helped quell a Valparaiso riot after the Baltimore incident, and later faced enmity from Chilean sailors for siding with American crews.
Key West reports Captain Miller of the Merrimac lauding Lieutenant Hobson as the bravest act he ever witnessed. He details crew members Deignan Phillips and Wesley, Charette, and the plan to sink the ship at Morro Fort, the fierce fire from Cuban forts, and the Spaniards’ later admiration for American valor.
Boston resident Asa F. Crocker testifies to kidney relief from Doan's Kidney Pills after fifteen years of pain and backache. He bought a box at Knight's pharmacy and reports immediate improvement. Doan's Kidney Pills priced 50 cents and sold by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York.
Mrs. Montague of 142 Flushing Avenue Brooklyn recalls her husband Daniel Montague a survivor turned hero who helped drive the collier Merrimac into the Santiago harbor channel and later sank her. She recounts his sea career from a Wicklow birth to nearly two decades at sea including the Stalwart W E Herd and the Iron Cross with multiple close calls and near-drownings.
Washington June 5 President likely to honor Lieutenant Hobson and the Merrimac crew soon, following Admiral Sampson who praised them as most gallant. Hobson is fourth among assistant naval constructors in the Bureau of Construction and Repair, which ranks its officers by relative titles.
The Spanish outposts are driven in along the line with heavy casualties. Insurgents under Aguinaldo gain control of Malabon, Tarlac, and Bacoor as they advance on Manila. Admiral Dewey pauses for American troop arrival while authorities defend the old walled city.
Magistrate La Fontaine discharged Chief Kellert of the MDA from custody on theft of a letter from Lieutenant Carranza. Kellert’s lawyer prepared a $25,000 suit against Dubose and Carranza for finh. Arrest of Carranza and Dubose occurred at 4:45 p.m. at the Spanish consul general’s home on a capits issued by Kellert.
Washington reports troop movements from Mobile and Tampa as officers foresee an attack on San Juan within a week. A large American force may land in Puerto Rico under naval cover after the Merrimac sinking. operations hinge on capturing Santiago first. Scout ships may patrol San Juan to corral enemy torpedo boats and gunboats.
Washington June 6 The Senate confirms promotions including brigadier generals Leonard W Colby Nebraska Roy Stone New York Henry J Ibouglass Maryland Harrison Gray Otis California and Lt J N Andrews Twelfth Infantry Colonel R P Hughes inspector general Lt-Col J L Babcock assistant adjutant general Also advancement of captains and commander of Admiral Dewey's squadron.
General Miles reports rapid progress on the expedition to Porto Rico. After San Juan shelling, troops will land to occupy Spaniard strongholds. Porto Rico authorities move to block the invading force before arrival.
The Spanish fleet commanded by Admiral Camara has returned to Cadiz today. It completed the planned maneuvers forming the cruise program.
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