Gathering at Port Monroe
A brief item notes a gathering at Port Monroe with parties preparing to reach an unspecified destination. No further details available in the fragment.
21 Aug 1898
Page 1
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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1898
Page
1
A brief item notes a gathering at Port Monroe with parties preparing to reach an unspecified destination. No further details available in the fragment.
New York dispatch reports 57 warships will assemble at Fort Monroe in the coming days, with total near 70. Ships head north to avoid fever, crews reassigning from naval militiamen to regular navy, while a new floating dock heads to Pensacola for docking and repairs.
Premier Sagasta’s demand that Spain receive indemnity for government property in Cuba and Puerto Rico prompts wide comment in Washington. Officials call the claims farfetched, noting that public property passes to the conqueror but Cuba and Puerto Rico were not acquired by conquest. Admiral Sampson praises his crews and the navy as a whole after a successful campaign. The president announces navy promotions including Howell to rear admiral and Winslow and Anderson advancing for extraordinary heroism.
In a Times letter from Santiago de Cuba a writer exonerates Cuban leaders from intent to threaten Spanish residents avoiding politics. The note fears General Garcia’s resignation may spark trouble and says greater tact from General Shafter could have prevented friction. Manila cable expected to open business early next week. Hot Springs Arkansas reports two hotels burned with six deaths and several injuries. property loss about 75000 dollars. hotel names and guests not disclosed.
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