03 Jun 1898
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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1898
Page
1
A large force from the squadron advances toward Santiago Hills to strike Cervera as about four thousand men embark on transports. The action indicates a major offensive phase in the campaign with ships and troops preparing for land operations.
Washington reports two United States detachments sail for Santiago de Cuba. The first force aboard six Tampa transports numbers about 4,000 troops with heavy and light artillery, engineers, and pontoon gear ready for rapid land attack. Col Wallace F Randolph commands ten light batteries and Capt S M Mills leads siege train to bombard Cervera’s fleet.
The article describes American troops landing in Cuba and occupying hills above Santiago de Cuba. It notes army support from Garcia's insurgents, rapid volunteer organization for the main invasion, and Chickamauga troops ordered to Tampa New Orleans and Mobile. Transport ships chartered include the Knickerbocker Comanche Louisiana Specialist and Unionist carrying hundreds of men.
War Department orders part of the army now in camp at Camp Alger to move to Chickamauga. No battle imminent before mid next week unless Admiral Gervera tries to flee Santiago harbor. Troop ships from Tampa and Key West won’t depart before Saturday. landing near Santiago unlikely before Wednesday. Uncertainty remains over operations since last Monday and reports of torpedo boat destroyer attacks and harbor bombardments cannot be verified.
The Republicans of the 4th precinct are to meet tonight at 7 30 at the marshal s office in City Hall to select nine delegates to the county convention. Also notes on local social events and church activities appear throughout the piece.
The newly elected Democratic council approved no salary cuts and raised pay for several positions. Firemen receive 45 dollars per month, the captain 50, with other civic roles listed including mayor 60 monthly and clerk 60 plus fees. The meeting also addressed routine business and a failed paying ordinance while residents were urged to attend precinct meetings. Resolutions of respect were adopted for William Walker of Nashville Lodge No. 15 K of P.
The Jonesville team and the North sides of the city were to finish a postponed game next Sunday here with batteries listed for both sides and a second game scheduled after the unfinished match. A good house girl is wanted at the office with no washing required.
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