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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1898
Page
6
Washington reports cautious government planning for a 25 000 strong invasion to Cuba with a naval convoy of sixteen warships led by the Indiana. Transports await convoy to Florida before moving toward Guantanamo with 50 steamships and support vessels.
Off Cape Haytien on June 10 the Texas fired on the Marblehead and Vixen, mistaking them for Spanish craft in darkness. The error prompted lights to reveal positions, preventing a second shot and prompting heightened alert as torpedo risks rise near Santiago.
Aboard the AP despatch boat Wanda near San Tiago de Cuba reports that the navy plans to force the channel to Santiago de Cuba harbor and pressure Admiral Cervera into a stand. If the Spanish fleet is destroyed the last Spanish control in eastern Cuba ends. Guantanamo Bay is under American control with marines due to land as troops land at Santiago de Cuba.
The Secretary of the Navy named a three member board to execute Congress joint resolutions authorizing a sword of honor for Admiral Dewey and bronze medals for officers and sailors of Dewey's squadron. The board includes Assistant Secretary Allen Senator Lodge and Professor Marshal Oliver. The act provides a $10,000 appropriation for sword and medal production.
The Navy Department bulletin reports on June 7 the Marblehead commanded by McCulla and the Yankee under Brownson entered Guantanamo Bay at daylight. They drove a Spanish gunboat from the outer harbor and secured possession of the lower bay.
A Kingston dispatch says Admiral Sampson notified Admiral Cervera that he would hold him personally responsible for the safety of Lieutenant Hobson and his fellow prisoners.
The Senate confirmed nominations including Charles P. Mattocks of Maine and Mark W. Sheaf of South Dakota as brigadier generals, David D. B. Gaillard inspector general with major rank, and Daniel M. White of New Hampshire for signal corps. Also approved Second Lieutenant Carl Darnell of Connecticut and First Regiment United States Volunteer Engineers officers Walter Abbott and Henry P. Walker, plus William H. Devine as brigade surgeon in Massachusetts.
The International Interscholastic Athletic Association championships at Berkeley Oval saw nine national records broken. Berkeley’s Farney won the 126 yard hurdles in 16 seconds, Worcester Academy’s Duffy ran 100 yards in 10 seconds, and Shuber tied Farney at 10 ft 8 1-4 inches in the pole vault. Batchelder won the half mile in 1 69 2-5 seconds, with several other marks set. McDuffee staged a three mile time trial, eclipsing two and three mile records with splits of 1:41 2-5, 1:39 3-5, and 1:45 3-5 respectively.
Yale University Track Athletic Association announces officers for the coming year. President and manager James McDavitt Magee of Pittsburgh heads the slate, with vice president Samuel Brady Sutphin of Mt. Auburn, assistant manager Jesse Dwight Dana of Brookline, and secretary Clarence Eugene Ordway of Winchester.
Ed Bennett of Toronto defeated Mike Sullivan of Syracuse in a scheduled twenty round 139 pound bout in Dayton Ohio. Bennett landed a left on Sullivan’s jaw in the fifth round sending him to the mat for a count out. Bennett then challenged Tommy Moriarty for a finish bout.
The Western University of Pennsylvania in Pittsburg conferred the degree of LL B. on Admiral George Dewey last night. The action followed due to Pittsburg armor plate on Dewey's vessels and a faculty member, Professor John A. Krashner, manufacturing Dewey's range finders.
At Camp Alger Virginia on June 10 the Ninth Massachusetts Regiment faced extreme heat reaching 177 in the shade, curtailing drills and keeping men in tents or in supervised swimming only. The paymaster arrived with funds and men welcomed advances in money handling, while officers and chaplains supported troop welfare and medical care amid cross examinations for new recruits.
The Sixth Massachusetts Regiment expresses gratitude for the generous treatment received from the state. Officers extend thanks to the people of Massachusetts and Lowell Company thanks schoolchildren through the post for courtesies. At Camp Alger Falls Church Virginia June 10 the battalion handles provost duty in the scorching sun while the rest savor tents and comfort.
Seven fast warships including the Minneapolis Cincinnati Newark Buffalo Yale Harvard and Dixie gather at Hampton Roads for a forthcoming mission. Officers refuse to disclose orders as ships are coal loaded to full capacity, hinting at a long voyage possibly to the Spanish coast.
The Eighth Massachusetts Regiment at Camp Dewey receives $16,000 from the state paymaster. Soldiers plan to send most of their pay home via money orders while continuing army rations. Recruiting details depart for Chattanooga. weather remains dry with no illness changes. Captain Nichols presides as officer of the day and Private Smith marries amid last night’s celebrations.
The article states efforts to shift plans from filling the First Heavy Artillery to sending another Massachusetts regiment. No orders from Washington yet, but Governor says such orders may arrive soon. Colonel Whitney, commander of the Fifth, returned from Washington and declines comment. It remains uncertain who summoned him or why.
Brown University seniors marked their day of farewell with a Sayles Hall ceremony. The program featured a Whiting address, class oration by Smith Lewis Multer, poetry by Frank W. Arnold, and a prayer and benediction by President Andrews.
London reports show Chamberlain urging possible alliances to strengthen naval power and a close Anglo American understanding. He argued the United States would resist Irish influence but blood ties could supersede national dissent. Dillon protested Irish in America. Dilke motion failed 24 to 148 in the House.
About 20 000 Spanish troops surround Santiago de Cuba with heavy fortifications while Cuban forces about 5 000, including unarmed units, maneuver on nearby heights. General Gomez moves inland toward the coast as Admiral Sampson supports the insurgents and U S gunboats ferry arms and supplies to Cuban camps inland. Ensign Gilpin returns from shore with wounded Cubans and notes Spaniards in disguise seeking to join rebels.
A Rome despatch reports the Vatican fears international complications as the Spain US war drags on. A new papal appeal may seek mediation and influence among powers, while Queen Christina reportedly discussed abdication with the Pope to calm public unrest.
The L. A. & Monterey and her coal fleet mate Brutus, speeding toward Honolulu and Manila, were sighted noon today sailing south toward San Diego. They were fired off the bar at 3 p.m. and separated with the Brutus anchoring near Coronado Island while the Monterey dropped anchor at the coal bunkers. A large crowd waited on the wharf as Paymaster Rogers and an engineer came ashore and said they were in for coal and water and would sail tomorrow afternoon for Honolulu.
The government will not mediate between the United States and Spain, citing fear of appearing to act as a dynastic move for the Queen. Regent, which could offend many parties in Spain.
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