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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1898
Page
2
Representative Stroud of North Carolina introduced a bill granting a $40 monthly pension to Mrs. Adaline W Bagley mother of Ensign Bagley killed in the bombardment of Cargenay Cube recently.
The twenty third annual Intercollegiate Association field track and bicycle meet opened at Berkeley Oval New York May 27 with three new intercollegiate records and one tied. McCracken of Pennsylvania set 149 ft 5 in in the hammer. Prinstein of Syracuse and Kraenstein of Pennsylvania broke the broad jump mark. Ray Dawson of Columbia led in bicycle events.
Casper Leon the Sicilian bantam and Jimmy Barry the Chicago midget clash Monday night at Tom O Rourke s Lenox Club for the 110 pound championship of the city.
Continental boxing chatter centers on iexpected clashes between Barry and Leon amid a string of forthcoming fights in New York and Chicago. Promoters like Sharkey and McCoy seek top bouts as Jim Jeffries draws praise from Pacific coast observers while World of Sport debuts in Chicago with joe Donovan guiding boxing coverage.
John Russell Gostly of 12 Edinboro Street was arrested by Station 56 officers early this morning on larceny charges for allegedly taking 770 from Elmer F Gerard of 316 Shawmut Avenue. Gerard, home from a bath, left his pocketbook on the window sill and forgot it. Police say a small amount of money was found on Gostly.
The President sent a list to the Senate nominating brigadier generals including Colonel Robert H. Hall, Colonel Edwin Summers, Colonel E Peter C. Haims, Colonel George Gillespie, Colonel Marcus Miller, Colonel Jacob Kline, Lieutenant-Colonels Oswald Ernst Lloyd Wheaton Arthur Macarthur Henry Hasbrouck John Gilmore Wallace Randolph Major Sanger Frederick Grant Harrison Otis Duffield Charles King Lucius Hubbard George Garretson William Gordon John Wiley William Bancroft William McKee Francis Green Charles Fitzsimmons Joseph Hudson James Lincoln Michael Sheridan and more officers of various regiments and staffs.
Washington May 27 The second call aims to form a reserve of about 26 000 men to be drilled and equipped for future use while 40 000 may join early regiments. The War Department seeks governors input on filling regiments to maximum strength. Adjutant General Corbin asks governors for recommendations. Colored officers may lead colored troops and some staff roles are opened to colored officers. A colored surgeon with captain rank will be assigned to a colored regiment.
A May 25 cable from Port au Prince relayed to the Associated Press claims that Admiral Cervera’s fleet was then in Santiago de Cuba harbor. The dispatch cites a reliable source in Haiti.
Admiral Sampson reports the bombardment of San Juan amid Spanish ships unseen in the harbor. He attacked the defensive batteries at daylight for about three hours then withdrew toward Port Plata to update the department. One sailor was killed and seven wounded slightly with no serious damage.
The Bancroft pursued a large three masted steamer believed to be a Spanish auxiliary cruiser for hours near Key West as the Wilmington reported sighting. The chase began when the steamer, seen off Sand Key Light, tried to outrun the pursuing ships, likely mistaking the Wilmington for a battleship.
Havana dispatch reports Captain General Blanco says nearly thirty American vessels were seen off Cardenas. Cervera's squadron remains at Santiago and the bulk of the fleet is inactive awaiting further orders.
Sampson's squadron blocks the port while Schley's squadron watches the Yucatan passage. Blanco reports destroyer Terror arrived at Fajardo Porto Rico and intended to reach San Juan but encountered four warships off the harbor.
Qomley dares the Dons aboard the fight boat hoisted a white flag into the harbor. The message declares the Spanish fleet faces either leaving for battle or remaining and starving.
Part of Commodore Schley’s squadron sailed for the west end of Cuba on May 19 including the Brooklyn Texas Massachusetts and Scorpion. The Iowa followed later as the advance guard reached Cienfuegos on May 22 joining the Eagle Vixen and Marblehead. The fleet sought Admiral Cervera near Havana while avoiding shore batteries and no engagement occurred at Cienfuegos.
Twelve sailors from the Wabash were detailed at daybreak to the cruiser San Francisco which returned to Provincetown after arriving at Charlestown Harbor with thirteen sick sailors. The crew's exposure during rough weather caused pneumonia measles and grippe among the men. The San Francisco set sail again at 5 30 a m and the sick were moved to Chelsea Naval Hospital where they improved under Chelsea nurses. The new boat is slated to be seaworthy by late next week with armament to be mounted Monday. The Minnesota crew grows weary and Captain Weeks will detach them to future service.
Inspector-General Carter reported no petitions for a volunteer militia place yesterday amid uncertainties whether regiments stay in the state or answer the President's call. An advisory board met to discuss the issue with a decision pending Governor and War Department guidance on Massachusetts quotas and private regiment opportunities.
Sampson must eat the two Cuban cables still in operation. Weyler threatens invasion if authority falters. Schley challenges Cervera to fight. Spanish steamer chased by Bancroft. Sampson reports on San Juan bombardment. Spies at Key West suspected to damage government reservations. Dewey fleet despatches good, Manila famine prices. Callao commander shot false. China sees three US transports toward Dewey with troops moving west. Honolulu will grant troops arrival access. Cadiz fleet sailing to Manila. Second Dewey relief expedition of 5058 men to sail from San Francisco. Senate debates war revenue with bond opposition. Gorman says court would be wrecked by tax ruling. Brigadier generals nominated include Fred D. Grant and W A Bancroft. Sixth Massachusetts praised by Brigadier Graham, colored company praised. Eighth Regiment complaints about food. Lakeland second and Ninth to Cuba. Ninth to Dunfermling, Va. Start likely Sunday night.
Colonel Wardwell and Mayor Malster's secretary led Boston reception for the Sixth Massachusetts last Saturday. Colonel Woodward at Camp Alger Va says the ovation united the country and Massachusetts is joyful. He promises formal thanks and sends gratitude from officers and men.
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