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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1898
Page
3
War Department dispatch from Camp near Santiago dated July 7 reports quiet conditions as Spanish general requests telegraph links through English Cable Company to seek surrender. Troops in good spirits, wounds less dangerous, fever cases about one hundred fifty, illness brief. Major General Shafter signs the message.
Gen. Shafter's July 7 tally from Camp near Santiago shows hospitalizations at Siboney 1,052 wounded and 200 in hospital locally. In Lawton and Kent divisions combined, 96 officers and 1,099 men killed or wounded with many missing. signal corps adds one killed and one wounded. Wheeler's total pending.
The Navy Des portment reports a five gun Spanish privateer hovering between Prince Charlotte Sound and Dixon's Entrance. Authorities on the northwest coast are instructed to prepare for a visitation.
A heavy rain Friday afternoon caused a flash flood along the railroad valley near Stanberry Missouri. About 15 families lost their houses as water swept through the area. searches found men, women and children in trees and drifts for miles. At least four people are known dead.
July 9 report from St Louis notes all records surpassed as 5.08 inches fell in 24 hours. City districts with poor drainage flood, cellars overflow, and lower floors fill with several feet of water causing hundred thousand dollar damage.
A Washington dispatch reports the president ordering Shafter and Sampson to take Morro Castle at the mouth of Santiago harbor. Saturday noon is targeted for the final assault on Santiago as European papers urge Spain to seek peace.
Dispatch from Gen. Shafter at Playa Del Este reports bombardment began with light guns, preparations to block roads, and a likely Monday assault if the Spanish do not surrender. Reports note improved health and confidence at the war department.
Hobson describes the Merrimac’s failed channel assault near Santiago de Cuba. He praises his crew’s bravery after 33 days in a Spanish prison and recounts the ship’s rudder loss, torpedo threats, and the perilous dawn lift from the water. He details capture by the Reina Mercedes and imprisonment in Morro Castle.
London papers praise the United States Navy after Santiago with The Speaker stating the U S fleet need fear no rival and would compare favorably with any nation. The Spectator predicts Americans could face the German fleet with little risk and that a clash with France would be short and decisive.
Washington reports a cabinet meeting on Friday approved dispatching a regiment of troops to Honolulu at once. The commandant at the Presidio, California, has been contacted to determine available forces.
A steamer is on fire about two miles from Island Beach near Sandy Hook New Jersey on July 2. The life saving crew has gone to assist.
The La Bourgogne collided with the French steamer off Sable Island and sank with 725 aboard. Only 200 were saved, including the purser and three engineers. passengers and crew faced a chaotic scramble with many deaths. Descriptions detail panic, fighting for boats, and the chaotic rescue as the ship went down in fog.
The Hawaii annexation resolutions passed the U S Senate 42 to 21 after late proceedings and a swift roll call. The vote followed brief debates and a show of applause as the resolutions moved toward final approval with strong bipartisan support.
In New Orleans July 7 the only locally confirmed passengers aboard La Bourgogne are Mrs Jules Aldige Sr and her daughter Mrs Dr. Robert Borde plus the latter's little girl. Both women are prominent in New Orleans society.
Madrid reports rising tensions with public uproar over Senor Silvera. The Madrid corre spondent notes great excitement and that Silvera sought refuge in the Hotel Roma before returning home by cab.
A Telegraph dispatch reports that Peace Ramon writes the correspondent states that peace will be demanded today, signaling a formal move to halt hostilities as observers await developments.
The Senate passes Petticoat era Hawaiian annexation resolutions and defense bills remain, with President to sign. House approves measures enlarging roads and fortifications, and a Titania registry is granted amid adjournment maneuvers. Dewey reports Cavite landing and Aguinaldo’s proclaimed presidency.
A July meeting in Annapolis Indiana commends Commodore Sehley for his actions at Santiago. Spanish officers will be quartered in the old cadet quarters as preparations are made to receive them. Enthusiasm marked the assembly.
Washington reports dispute over Dewey firing on German ships at Manila. The unseen action is the German landing of stores on Mariveles Bay under cover of night.
London July 9 Spanish 4s rose on rumors Madrid is negotiating peace with Washington. British foreign office officials deny any indications that peace talks are under way.
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