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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1898
Page
1
In New London Connecticut on June 21 spectators from Yale Harvard and Cornell gathered for the annual intercollegiate rowing event. Ithaca supporters led betting with two $500 wagers on Cornell against Yale and a $50 bet on Cornell versus the field.
Rear Admiral Sampson reports that the general landing of General Shafter's expedition on the coast of Santiago de Cuba will be delayed several days. He dismisses U S reports as pure guesswork and cautions against premature assertions.
At the trans Misssissippi exposition in Omaha on June 21, General Shafter's forces arriving near Santiago triggered an electrical reaction. The crowd rose as the Marine Band played The Star Spangled Banner and the Apollo Club sang Illinois and America. The burst of patriotism defined the moment.
Courtney says Cornell crews are in prime shape and unafraid of any handicap on the west course despite disliking it. He notes fine condition across the lineup with Beardslee stepping in at No 6, and captains predict a strong finish tomorrow as the crew weighs about a pound more per man.
Harvard’s east course advantage fuels optimism ahead of the race with Yale and Cornell. Lehmann notes Harvard’s progress and crews log final practice with staggered starts and coordinated sprints.
The Imperial edge hair mattresses are described as the best, with a six inch box and four rows of stitching. They stay square twice as long as ordinary mattresses, a feature highly valued by housekeepers.
Washington reports heavy reinforcements to Shafter with 24 000 men within 10 days. The first supplementary expedition will start Thursday if possible and the Spaniards around Santiago can muster 20 000 to 25 000. authorities aim to crush the strongest opposing force.
Havana dispatch reports an American vessel bombarded Casilda in Santa Clara province near Trinidad for three hours. The gunboat Dependiente and Cuban troops defended the town causing the ship to retire after damaging several houses and shops.
President McKinley sent a batch of lieutenant names from Texas to the Senate. Shafter's expedition of about thirty seven transports reached Sampson's fleet at noon. A general landing may be delayed while safety arrangements are completed. Shafter Sampson and Garcia confer on landing details and Santiago attack plans. Troops arrived in good condition with few typhoid fever or measles cases. The voyage lasted six days. Sampson repaired the cable to Guantanamo for direct Washington contact. A telegraph office was set up at Camp McCallan. Shafter will receive heavy reinforcements. the first expedition with 24 000 men is due to start tomorrow.
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