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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1898
Page
1
Dillon Montana dealer Fidel Huber announces availability of watches from a major factory. Second shipment arriving with models in service, priced from 12 to 40 dollars plus a full American line starting at 2.50. Manager urges customers to view selections.
Washington relays dispatches crediting Admiral Schley with locating Cervera’s fleet and forcing the six ships to change course. His tactic kept them in range of Oregon Indiana Iowa and other battleships, aiding their fiery destruction near the sunken Merrimack with New York Sampson’s flagofficer arriving an hour later.
The Allan Line steamer Grecian arrived with the disabled British steamer Oromartyshire in tow. Oromartyshire collided with the French liner Lia Bourgoyne sixty miles south of the Sable Islands. The Lia Bourgoyne sank with about 600 passengers and crew lost. 200 were saved, including a single woman.
General Shafter wires the War department that General Tarral has agreed to an exchange releasing Hobson and his men. A peace proposition reportedly to be discussed in Madrid is also noted. Washington reports nothing new beyond prior confirmations as of 9 a.m.
Prof Gentry famed as leading animal trainer will tour with a company of about one hundred educated dogs and ponies noted for high intelligence. The act, to be staged under a waterproof tent on the Circus Grounds on Thursday July 14, with matinee and evening shows, targets families and children. admission is 25 cents for children and 50 cents for adults.
M M Freed disposes of his interest in H Eimer & Co. to Emil Timer who will continue the business. Timer came to Dillon in 1890 and formed the copartnership with Freed, built a large mercantile establishment in Southern Montana. The dissolution occurred May 1 1898 and Freed left for Salt Lake City to pursue other interests.
The Newland Hawaiian Resolution passed the Senate 42 to 21 amid unrest in Spain. Proclamations and precautions aim to curb mob demonstrations as American agents warn upheaval may spread. News from Europe predicts Watson's fleet could quicken a war settlement. A French liner sinking caused 618 deaths in dense fog and high speed.
Conflicting reports from Madrid say proposals for peace are being debated by the ministry in council. Some ministers oppose any move, with one important minister calling peace proposals evidence of Spanish cowardice. Observers think Spain is seeking a soft place to land.
Special to the Tribune Hautrax reports the La Bourgogne wreck killed 618 of 783 aboard, with only 165 rescued. Authorities place responsibility on the French ship's commander as dense fog and high speed, 17 to 20 knots, hinder sighting distant ships.
Hawaii becomes part of the United States as the Newlands resolution for annexation passes the Senate by 42 to 21. The president issues a proclamation urging nationwide thanksgiving services next Sunday as the nation marks the historic step.
General Shafter reports Hobson and all his men are in his camp after exchange. He notes several high Spanish officers surrendered and crossed into his lines. The move signals an early surrender and consolidation of Allied control.
Reports focus on strategic advances on the peninsula as Allied forces push toward decisive gains. Commanders estimate a turning point may come within weeks, with supply lines tightening and enemy defenses weakening. Local communities prepare for potential redeployments and relief efforts if a rapid end emerges.
Yesterday rumors of a Spanish gunboat sunk while attempting to pass the American blockading fleet at Havana are confirmed. The Alphonso XII is a complete loss.
No clear event details found. The fragment mentions time and Santiago but lacks specifics on people, places, dates, or actions to frame a full news item.
The report notes officials show no willingness to deploy the army or navy, arguing the city will fall regardless and avoiding unnecessary loss of life on either side.
Dewey announced the first expedition of men and supplies had landed and were quartered in the prepared area at Washington. Aguinaldo on July 1 declared himself provisional president of the Philippine republic.
Official word from Washington on June 6 states Sampson will find a safe harbor entry and join General Shafter to compel a quick surrender without bombardment. It is believed he will remove mines and torpedoes as the operation proceeds.
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