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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1898
Page
1
Dillon Montana dealer Fidel Huber advertises Kupfer watches as proven winners with a full line of American makes. He notes a second shipment arriving and invites customers to compare quality and prices from 12 to 40 dollars, alongside lower priced options from 2.50 upward.
Naval Constructor Richmond Pearson Hobson led a daring sinking of the Merrimac at Santiago harbor and is praised for his skill and leadership. His companions include Rudolph Clausen, Daniel Montague, George Charette, J C Murphy, Osborn Deignan, Francis Kelly, and George F. Philips, with Montague described as a 29 year old native of Ireland and first class machinist.
Report from Wasmuraros notes officials fear sensational rumors about Spanish plans to attack the landing of American troops near Santiago harbor. Officials worry such moves could split naval guarding forces and aid Cervera’s possible breakout.
A June 23 dispatch reports over 3000 troops landed by noon yesterday with more to arrive and Cuban forces joining. The army holds hills around Santiago as a combined land and naval attack is planned to seize Santiago and Admiral Cervera by next Saturday.
The third Manila expedition will depart San Francisco next Monday carrying General Merritt and his staff. The fourth and final expedition will sail a few days later, as reported by the Tribune.
Admiral Sampson reports from Playa del Este on June 22 that the army landing at Baiquiri is progressing with little resistance. Five ships shelled nearby and demonstrated before Cabanas to draw enemy attention. The battleship Texas engaged the west battery for hours. one man was killed. Submarine mines were recovered from Guantanamo Channel.
A dispatch from Captain Allen of the signal service states the cable is repaired and troops will reach on Monday morning. This marks the department's first communication from Santiago in some time.
Washington reports the War Department proud of a rapidly raised volunteer army now presentable in two to three days at Chickamauga. An army of 270000 men is equipped and drilled. delays in organization are fading and two expeditions are planned for Santiago with 8000 officers and men under Brigadier General Henry.
Brief war notes claim that supposed mutilations near Guantanamo were due to unused Mauser rounds and that Cervera may attempt a bold dash from Santiago. Reports mention Cuban and Spanish refugees in Kingston, disrupted camp communications, and various troop movements and curiosities from the war front.
Evans a former Normal pupil at Bozeman attempted to kill himself after a failed suit to Miss Crouse. He was a favorite at the Normal and the girl reportedly quit school to avoid him. Evans followed her to Bozeman and cut his throat when refused, now in critical condition.
Bids are invited to haul about 100000 feet of lumber from Barrett's station to the mouth of Spring Gulch. All bids must be received by Monday 27th inst. For details contact EB L Hall superintendent at the Meden ps Montana Goup Druparna Co. 52d9 wl E L Haut. Also advertised is a stationery shop listing offering a wide stock of writing supplies and miscellaneous goods.
44 Park t street in Butte Montana offers services for women and children including skin and rectal diseases and midwifery. Telephone 400.
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