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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1898
Page
3
A sermon on Esther and Haman tracing pride to downfall and fidelity to God. Mordecai’s integrity at the gate contrasts with Haman’s vanity, showing how worldly pomp cannot secure happiness. The preacher warns that arrogance invites swift judgment and that true reward comes from steadfast faith.
Reporting from Cuba June 6 details the dramatic sinking of the Merrimac by Lt Hobson and volunteers to block the harbor. The crew, drawn from the Merrimac and New York, faced near-certain death as torpedo work and brave action aimed to trap Spanish forces. The incident drew praise for cadence under fire and the courage of the volunteers.
June 6 reports at the White House that the promotion of Junior Lieutenant Hobson would not be sent to Congress until Tuesday. Arrangements for the prisoners’ handling will be concluded by then. The Alfred arrives at Halifax from the great voyage to New York, having been coal-bound according to U.S. government records.
Washington reports discuss peace prospects as Spain negotiates through the American envoy. A senator cites fear hostilities may end before U S can recoup costs, with Porto Rico and a tariffless indemnity central to settlement. The cabinet debates terms while keeping a harbor and naval base in the Philippines.
Reports from Gibraltar say the Spanish Cadiz squadron has sailed but give no sailing date or destination. Claimed composition includes battleship Pelaic and several armored cruisers and destroyers, yet many reports conflict and the fleet’s overall power remains uncertain.
A Madrid dispatch cited by El Meraldo argues Spain’s misfortunes deepen with no remedy. It criticizes Cervera’s squadron at Santiago, saying it offers little benefit, cannot stop the Yankee expedition, and cannot reinforce Havana’s defense. The piece laments Spain’s perilous path.
San Francisco reports the second expedition to the Philippines will likely depart next Tuesday or Wednesday but not at full planned size due to five transports not being ready. Government supplies for cargoes are still unsettled. In New York yellow fever cases appear aboard the Garrick with seaman Y Hansen recovering after hospital transfer. fireman Wilhelm Collins dies and is buried in Victoria At Bahia. Captain Black of Hogarth remains ill with fever after Santos duty.
The Senate engaged in extended debate over the war revenue bill with Mason Lodge and Elkins arguing against or for tax provisions including a flour adulteration tax and bonds. The House moved on a railway bridge bill, civil law codification for Alaska, and life saving station funding. Further votes on seigniorage and bond substitutes dominated June 1 to 6 coverage.
Ractie Wisconsin June 4 Joe Anderson elephant keeper for Wallace Bros circus died Friday after an elephant broke loose. The animal charged through the crowd and police, causing a chaotic scene as onlookers fled the chase.
June 4 report from Port Antonio quotes AP correspondent and an apparently authentic source stating a Spanish fleet of 16 warships will be off Santiago de Cuba Friday to reinforce Admiral Cervera. Jamaica appears as the dispatch location and mentions Kixestoxs.
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