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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1898
Page
2
A Western city women's club walls display a long minute with erratic text about Princess Victoria, Watanikians, Atlantic voyages, US military tallies, trade figures, inventors, cannibals in the Solomon group, orders of chivalry, Klondike returns, and assorted 19th century curiosities. It references Admiral Semmes’s grandsons, post office rules, explorers, and global politics in a scattered, period-voice montage.
June 6 report from Washington states officials are confident Admiral Peres has reprised the net he ese Gen Api. The steamer arrived after leaving Momotwin with additonal guards and marines. Dewey may see enhanced strength as Maj. Gen. Wesley Merritt leads ground forces toward Mamie. crowds cheered as Merritt departed on the vessel.
Cable report from Camp Juragua on June 29 describes Cuban forces pursuing retreating Spanish troops toward Revilla. Gen Young's column advances from Liboury with Cal Wood's regiment, while others flank the enemy on the left as a daylight assault is planned at dawn on the 24th.
Washington reports the government plans a major blockade along about 300 miles of Cuba’s coastline from the Mediterranean side to the open sea. The effort will concentrate on shallow waters and few harbor entrances, with Manzanillo Trinidad and Cienfuegos already blocked.
Gen Shafter’s headquarters report troops within three miles of Santiago and another division close under Morro Castle. American forces observe Linares defense preparations as Cuban depletions rise. Skirmishes disrupt the approach with minor casualties. Cuban resistance is described as desperate as the army lines extend toward the city.
Reports from Manila and Havana detail naval actions and the widening blockade as American and Spanish forces contend for strategic ports. Aguinaldo advances with insurgent aid while U S troops push toward Santiago, with Gen Young and Col Wood praised for their leadership amid heavy fighting.
Washington reports a historic senate move approving a resolution to thank common soldiers and sailors for their heroism in the Merrimac rescue and related actions. Other items note Antonio Lopez incident, Schley fleet reorganization, and various international and domestic updates.
A Chicago Chronicle note recounts a recruiting scene in which a former school principal, posing as a candidate, attempts to secure a captain’s rank. Col Koch dismisses him for color blindness and inability to distinguish colors, illustrating the strict standards and misperceptions in early army recruitment.
A quip filled page notes a man with a derby debating moons of Jupiter and preferring life on Earth despite its woes. Detroit Free Press captioning cites a weathered, humorous tone about planetary life and shared misfortunes.
A Philadelphia woman writes that after years of womb trouble and deep despair she found relief after starting Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She reports improved health after the first dose and urges other women to seek advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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