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Newspaper
Eldora Enterprise
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1898
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR recalls Spaniards in a valley using bullet and bayonet as Americans countered with disciplined troops. The scene suggests heavy carnage and fatigue among units, with a hint of a faded caption reading American Victory.
Official US inquiry led Admiral Sampson to state that the harbor at Santiago remains securely blocked by the fleet. He indicated known Spanish ships are confined, with no escape possible, reinforcing plans to deter further moves by Santiago.
An account describes the Vesuvius firing silent missiles at Spanish fortifications off a western headland. The bombardment caused a seismic shock like an earthquake, with dust and panic as ships trembled and nearby terrain was laid waste. Officials hail the test as a decisive demonstration of dynamite cruisers' destructive capacity.
A chaotic scene at Chickamauga Park prompts Walker County authorities to seek help. Allegations describe gambling dens and blind-titers amid pervasive lawlessness with witnesses claiming unarrestable guilty parties. Governor initiates a full investigation and may request military aid, possibly involving Gen Brooke detailing a regiment if feasible.
Across the San Francisco water front thousands of civilians cheered as 3,000 to 4,000 U.S. soldiers boarded four transports named China, Colon, Zealandia, and Senator for a westward voyage to occupy newly won lands. Bands played flags waved and crowds cried farewell to the last departing soldiers and the boys in blue.
A fragmentary note reports Uncle Sam's regulars passing through Ohio and raiding a Bilistea linked site. Details are unclear but imply actions against forty berries and potential forfeiture.
The English correspondent Whigholin says Blanco has 60 000 men in Havana and volunteers pouring in daily. Recruits are plentiful, meat and flour scarce, coal due in a month, but 16 000 tons now available and up to 60 000 tons claimed. Troops healthy, Cubans largely backing Spain, and Mis s0 Parra funds 1 000 men for Spain. Defenses strengthened with 100 cannon and six inch rifles. Havana deemed impregnable if Spaniards fight hard. Capture expected only with 75 000 American troops.
Spanish gunboats attempt to lure American warships within range of Havana batteries. Captain Gon again tries on Friday morning but fails to draw United States ships closer, continuing the pattern of unsuccessful sorties and harbor tensions.
Reports from Guantanamo describe bold Spanish attacks on U S troops. The narrative notes Marines received reinforcements by sea but questions how much insurgent aid aided the defense and whether jungle warfare experience was utilized.
Governor General Blanco may entertain U S proposals to exchange Trent Hobson and Merrintac prisoners for Spaniards held in American prisons. A dispatch from Hongkong notes many dispatches congratulating Admiral Dewey on victory.
Fragmentary lines recall a Spanish commander Montejo and other figures referenced in the aftermath of the Dewey victory. The text hints at papers or documents transferred to the American admiral, but lacks coherent context or full specifics.
A fragmented obituary-like note honors a brave individual, praising fortune that favored him and foretelling recognition and promotion. It asserts his home will endure as long as heroes are remembered, referencing Felze Guahan and a San Francisco dispatch about a United States cruiser under control.
The Treasury decided that individual subscriptions will be prioritized for the new government bonds. Subscriptions under 3500 will be honored first, with larger amounts held for later allotment. Denominations include 20 100 400 and 1000 for registered bonds. Interest is 8 percent payable quarterly. The plan limits early subscriptions to 3500 and uses dummies only as a theoretical safeguard.
A prominent banking house offered to subscribe for 100 million dollars of new bonds at 101 to the Secretary of the Treasury. Bonds must be sold at par and allotted by amount, so the proposal could not be accepted. Subscriptions of 20 dollar bonds or multiples up to 500 dollars will be awarded as swiftly as received.
A garbled set of 19th century clippings discusses Cuba bound troops, Admiral Dewey, and tensions with Spain. It notes public concern over management, mentions Cer vera and Santiago, and hints at shifting populations and looming conflict with oblique, partially quoted lines from various city papers.
The House and Senate debated the Newlands resolution to annex Hawaii amid broad discussion of the policy’s commercial and strategic implications. Key figures included Mr. Newlands supporting annexation and Mr. Lodge directing inquiries into omitted funds, with other measures on banking, labor, and immigration advancing or discussed.
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