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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1898
Page
6
The report recounts General Wheeler and General Young directing artillery fire at Siboney with Hotchkiss guns as the attack on Santiago intensifies. The Spanish claim a victory at Santiago and Madrid rejoices while Camara moves toward the Philippines via the Suez Canal.
Special to the Tribune reports from Washington that at 11:20 this morning fighting near Santiago is growing fiercer as Admiral Sampson engages the harbor forts. A rumor that Santiago has fallen circulated, but Adjutant General Corbin says no official confirmation exists.
Army reports heavy fighting around Santiago with Shafter moving heavy guns forward and lines close to the city. Dispatches describe skirmishes, outworks held, and prospects for an imminent assault, while Cervera notes shortages at Santiago and Dewey awaits the Manila expedition.
Associated Press dispatch reports that by 9 a m American losses at Santiago total 1000 killed and wounded with wounded far outnumbering the dead. Officials expect renewed fighting, but no word has come by 3 p m. The suspense is great.
Tribune bulletin reports Sampson's fleet destroyed Cervera's ships in Santiago harbor. Admiral Cervera’s fleet is reported destroyed. Siboney confirms Spanish vessels burned on the beach. Shafter wires that Santiago is likely to surrender after demanding unconditional capitulation.
Army officials report General Shafter urged immediate surrender of Santiago by noon or face bombardment then proposed a truce until Tuesday noon to allow 60 noncombatants to seek refuge. Spanish governor refused and Shafter warned of possible bombardment, noting worsening city suffering.
President McKinley sends a nation wide message on July 4 expressing gratitude and congratulations to Admiral Sampson and the officers and crews who earned new honors through valor, with signed lines by Wm. McKinley.
Secretary Day War Alger and Navy Long with the president reviewed the Cuban question. Long stated Watsons fleet would be sent to the Spanish coast at once.
From Manila a dispatch boat arrives with Dewey reports to the U S government. The first expeditionary forces reached Cavite June 30 after convoying by the Charleston. Spanish governor general and officials captured during the operations are held at Cavite. Troops from Pekin and Sidney disembarked July 1.
A Manila dispatch via Hong Kong reports Admiral Dewey expected to attack Manila on July 4. The second expedition reportedly joined him that day, giving him a land force of about six thousand troops.
The president orders Shafter and Sampson to confer on sending part of Sampson fleet to Santiago harbor to aid land forces in capturing the city. It is believed Sampson will reduce outer fortifications first and enter the inner harbor, possibly tomorrow morning. This is a semi official statement.
AP reports little change in Santiago situation with the Spanish governor not accepting Shafter's terms. It is believed bombardment may be necessary. Cervera's Saturday loss is official at six ships sunk along with heavy casualties and 1600 taken prisoner including the admiral. Sampson's boats rescued hundreds of drowning Spaniards.
President White of the First Nations Bank reports revenue stamps are unavailable, leaving checks negotiable without stamps for now. Banks will honor stamped and unstamped checks but buyers must pay for stamps when returned, as supply from a 5 000 order sold out, with more to come once the revenue agent ships them.
A garbled note claims that repeated purchasing signals buyer satisfaction among Americans who are said to buy Des parets Candy Cathattio at the Tate of two. The sentence is unclear with many misspellings and unclear entities.
An ad touts a metal cabinet that sits on a kitchen table, holds 50 to 100 pounds of flour and other staples, protects contents from pests, and replaces barrels and boxes. It notes a Beaverhead county sale and urges purchases with promise of reliability. Also promotes Cascarets and O O O remedies with price points and a free sample.
F H Skrine argues in Harper's Magazine that Lord Ripon’s policies caused deep race tensions and faulty self government moves in India. He claims press liberty and vernacular printing empowered libel and blackmail, aiding the rise of the congress movement driven by elite lawyers and agitation.
An 1900s advertisement highlights the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway with fast routes Omaha and St Paul to Chicago and East, dining car service, and rates. It also promotes commercial printing services by L L Downra of Salt Lake City, inviting inquiries for time tables, maps, and stationery, and touting extensive printing facilities and affordable copying books.
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