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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1898
Page
6
Reports from Havana and Washington describe anxiety over possible Spanish ships near the blockade and three vessels entering Havana harbor. Other dispatches note Merritt praising U S gains in the Philippines and Madrid diplomacy shifts as the Cuba situation unfolds.
In tense excitement at New Port News and Fortress Monroe a signal station said Spanish war ships lurked nearby at 9 PM last night. Reports claim two cruisers and a torpedo boat viewed by Cape Henry searchlights. forts prepared for action and crews kept at the guns all night. Government officials caution strict lookout and discuss fleet movements and mediation talks as the Cuba conflict continues with no peace proposals.
The Navy reports the American flag now flies in Cuba after Marines numbering eight hundred raised it at the mouth of Guantanamo Bay. They fought for their lives and burned a village at the debarkation point. No public updates yet on troop movements from Key West.
Seven hundred transports carrying 14 564 men under Gen. Shatter left Key West at daylight, heading for Santiago de Cuba with a strong warship squadron. The army of invasion will move from Jacksonville to Porto Rico. Rough Riders are ordered to report to General Lee in Jacksonville. Navy reports Camara fleet unfit for sea from Cadiz.
An advertisement claims the United States buys Cas carets Candy Cattartic at two million boxes annually and expects three million by New Year. It touts Cascarets as the “most delightful bowel regulator” with a guaranteed cure and mentions druggists stocking 100 250 50 two box quantities.
The battalion guarding the cable terminus at Guantanamo repelled a Spanish infantry attack at 5 pm Saturday and a second assault at midnight. Four Americans were killed and one wounded, while Spanish losses were reported heavy with many carried away.
The report says government leaders see no prospect for peace measures between Spain and the United States. It notes an administration outline for the Philippine government and asserts the United States will not relinquish the Philippines, with Sampson expressing confidence.
Governor Tanner of Illinois nearly drowned while crossing the Payette River near Narrow Escape Idaho. A guide in his party perished when their guide drowned during the trip to a new mining district. McConnell, brother of the ex governor, shot himself in Moscow Idaho, reportedly linked to gambling and drinking troubles.
Travel ad urges asking a ticket agent about the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway electric lighted coaches and dining service. Also reports the death of Mrs. Peter Byrne in Hot Springs Utah and promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic for cleansing blood and improving appearance.
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