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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1898
Page
1
Dispatches report heavy bombardment of Santiago by American siege guns as General Shafter strengthens lines. Three Americans were slightly wounded as Spaniards evacuate Descaninos. Shafter states he will block northwest roads and notes improved health.
The steamship Rita captured off Cuba by the Yale and bought by the U S government for 125000 sailed from Charleston for Santiago with 650 men of the Sixth Illinois regiment and their baggage. Embarkation began at 6 30 p m. Other regiments from Pennsylvania and Wisconsin joined in the departure.
War department reports anxiety over General Shafter’s force to prevent Santiago’s fall but is later eased by news of reinforcements. Officials expect a final assault as Shafter strengthens positions and naval guns bombard the city. Dispatch confirms reinforcements and a possible Spanish decision to evacuate if unable to defend Santiago.
Be noted on a transport at a neighboring pierhead the regi playing patriotic airs with the Illinois regiment band aboard The Grand Duchess. She is expected to depart the bar for a third expedition to Santiago as torpedo boats Audaz and Prospe return from Messina Sicily on July 11.
A press dispatch reports 2500 men arriving at Jaragua Cuba to aid in the bombardment of Santiago with ships Wanda delivering troops via Port Antonio and Kingston sources.
A maritime dispatch from Jamaica at 12 50 PM on July 10 reports six troopships carrying about 2500 men. The scene shows a laden transport seen from a midship view, emphasizing the scale of the operation and readiness of the ships.
Artillery and ammunition arrive at dawn with transports loading at Tampa and Key West. Fleet included the City of Macon and the Gate City carrying First Illinois infantry, 1350 men, plus the Hudson with 930 recruits, and the Comanche Unionist and Specialist ships.
The program led by J. M. Carlisle under State supervision lists thirty six on site and an estimated final enrollment not less than fifty teachers from Brazos Burleson Grimes Milam and McLennan counties. Sessions run 8 30 a m to 4 30 p m with lunch 12 to 1 30 led by conductor A Coutwett and instructors C C Carter P Landry L A Nash Alex White.
By authority of the Brazog County Republican executive committee a county convention is called for the courthouse at Bryan on Thursday July 21 1898 at 1230 pm to elect delegates to the State Republican Convention at Fort Worth August 16 1898 and to arrange for further conventions. Representation by precincts listed with vote counts. N A Alberson Chairman L Alberson Acting Secretary.
The 7 Republicans of Precinct No 4 are summoned to the courthouse on Saturday July 16 at 2 PM to elect a chairman for two years and delegates to the County convention meeting in Bryan July 8. McLewis, W H Harris, Chairman, Secretary.
F A Lowery, land surveyor, based in Bryan, conducts work at the C G Parsons Store and in office in Bryan during the first two weeks of each month. In Madisonville, the office is with M Y Randolph during the third and fourth weeks.
An office offers treatment for fistula fissures itching and ulcerated bowels without knife or detention. Office hours are 9 to 12 a.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. Located at Sam B. Wilson's Drug Store.
Special round trip rates announced by the I and G N R R for a summer excursion to northern, eastern, and western resorts. Return by December 1, 1898 from Texas points at one cent per mile. Sale dates July 16 to 18 with limit August 1, 1898. Tickets via Palestine Texas or through D. J. Price G P and T A J and GN R R.
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