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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1898
Page
2
A late 1890s column surveys global events and figures from Columbus to Dewey, noting naval history, advances in war tech, imperial rail plans in China, Canadian-U.S. friendship postal card art, and remarks by Harrison on the flag. It blends distant history with contemporary North American topics and aging public figures.
A digest of national and world events from the past seven days. Highlights include debates in Congress on Hawaii annexation and the International American bank, Army ration bills, and naval actions in Cuba. Reports cover transport of troops, promotions, and Madrid and Havana advisories, with excerpts on domestic politics, trials, and incidents across several states.
The dynamite cruiser Vesuvius joined the fleet near Kingston and opened fire on a west Morro battery. Explosions lit the night as delayed charges wreaked impact on the hillside, with flashes and smoke marking the gunfire in the twilight sea battle.
June 17 daylight action off Santiago de Cuba as Admiral Sampson’s fleet presses the forts. Batteries at the entrance and flanks suffer heavy damage, with at least one destroyed and several guns dismounted. Prisoners from the Merrinne are held. casualties on the American side appear few. A prior night demolition attempt used 250 pound charges with uncertain results.
A scrambled chronicle recounts the Merrimac sinking in Santiago's channel with tactics to swing a ship before sinking. It covers Manila III Expedition troop selections totaling about 3 560 men, Weyler comments, a duel at Paris, Quebec conference plans, Bryan at Crouthenth Quaker assembly, a guilty verdict on embezzlement, and battlefield bombardments at Camp McCalla Guantanamo. It notes Puerto Rico invasion transport estimates, Havana defenses, a Milwaukee murder sentence, grasshoppers devastating crops, and American troops reported arriving at Manila.
The report outlines the second call for volunteers across states to fill infantry regiments, artillery and batteries. It lists per-state allocations, including two battalions of infantry in Colorado and multiple batteries in Maine and Rhode Island, with totals reaching hundreds of units and thousands of volunteers. Some states are designated to supply specific regiments, batteries, and companies, while others will not be further called beyond existing formations.
Washington reports that Admiral Sampson’s dispatch confirms Cervera’s fleet is at Santiago with ships counted from elevated vantage points. Gen Miles returns to Washington as invasion plans proceed. violence and lynching incidents also surface in separate reports from Kansas and Missouri areas.
United States Marines and Cuban forces attacked a Spanish camp five miles from the American entrenchment at Guantanamo Bay. They routed about 400 Spaniards, destroyed the camp water supply, and inflicted heavy casualties. One American wounded, two Cubans killed, four Cubans wounded. at least 400 Spaniards believed killed, 15 bodies recovered. Marines praised for conduct under heavy fire. A later dispatch reports 19 Spanish prisoners, 100 Mauser rifles, and 10,000 rounds captured after engagements with 100 Spanish killed and 200 wounded, plus destruction of a blockhouse and telegraph station aiding enemy communication.
Washington June 11 House approves Newlands resolutions proposing Hawaiian annexation. Five member commission to review, two Hawaiians, government duties outlined, debt cap of 4 million, Chinese immigration banned, treaties with other powers nullified, president to appoint provisional government. Senate committee reports favorably after brief deliberation.
Meager items from Holly Springs to Hopkinsville and Nashville outline a mix of legal notices, wartime memories, and sensational short stories. Highlights include Samuel Finley’s death, train wreck and robbery scares, a mob of anecdotes on crime, charity, and accidents, plus a note on President and church inquiries and a grant cabin transfer.
A testimonial from a reader about Hood's Sarsaparilla curing weakness and nervous fatigue. The author notes improved energy, better sleep, and overall health after taking the medicine, claiming it purified the blood and made them feel like themselves again.
A humorous reminiscence on blocking a heavy piano pedal to mute uproar caused by children playing piano. A craftsman fits a pine piece under the pedal, granting relief but fearing future questions about the fix as the house fills with noise once children resume play.
Letters from Mrs. Borrexarr of Chicago and Mrs. Dork of Cincinnati praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash for curing long standing gynecological troubles including leucorrhea pain in the abdomen and bearing down feelings. Both women report relief after several bottles and urge others to seek the remedies.
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