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Newspaper
Eldora Enterprise
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1898
Page
8
President McKinley publicly thanks the daring hero, Rear Admiral Dewey, and elevates him to a higher rank in a ceremony noting his decisive naval triumph and leadership during the conflict. The praise underscores national gratitude and military merit.
Reports from Manila Bay recount Commodore Dewey destroying eleven Spanish ships with the fleet undamaged and no American fatalities. He claims control of Cavite and the bay, with heavy Spanish casualties and a wounded count, while ships and batteries are cited as neutralized. The President praises the victory and commends Dewey and his officers.
In a terse statement the Hawaiian Minister indicated the territory expects a defined policy path. Ambiguities were avoided as officials emphasized consistency with national aims and ongoing administrative review.
Dr H W Brunner, inspecting officer with Gen Fitzhugh Lee, says danger from yellow fever in Cuba has been exaggerated. New arrivals suffer more than locals, proper care reduces risk, and Cuba’s health dangers stem largely from human actions, not the disease itself.
Advices report WW J Whigham, Tribune correspondent, captured and shot by Spaniards in Guba while with Maj Smith's party visiting Mez's camp. Other correspondents risked death. Smith's fate remains contested as his companions reportedly escaped. Port Said says Leo XIII sailed for Ma Hill with troops. Smallpox noted at Mobile camp. Jenner operations completed for Montgomery volunteers. Resort to privateering discussed by the government.
A wartime roll of prize ships and craft seized or attempted by American forces. Entries include gunboats, schooners, sloops, and steamers such as the Newport, Nashville, Antonio, and Lolla among others, with several vessels described as released or attempting to run the blockade. Names like Port Porters and Guerrilla craft appear in scattered notes.
Washington specials report the administration plans a strong military occupation of the Philippines to hold the islands as collateral for a war indemnity from Spain. Pacific slope troops, about 5,000, are to be en route within ten days. Viewpoints vary on long term policy, but officials expect united action and readiness to contest any contrary points. Commodore Dewey's victory adds burden and influence to U.S. strategy in the Orient.
A French steamer Lafayette was seized near Havana by the gunboat Annapolis and later escorted to Key West due to missing orders from the Navy Department. Special permission to enter Havana had been granted by the French government, but blockade officials were not notified. The ship carried medicines, wines, and cotton goods valued around 500000, with 4000 tons tonnage. Most passengers were Spaniards, Cubans, or Mexicans bound for Havana. Porto Rico faced panic, famine unrest, and riots as Manila news reached San Juan.
Uncle Sam ordered 2,000,000 rations sent from Chicago to Chattanooga. The shipment includes bacon, hard bread, sugar, coffee, beans, salt, pepper and vinegar totaling about 27 carloads or 900,000 pounds. The full 2,000,000 rations weigh 1,500,000 pounds net. last week 1,500,000 were shipped.
In a Chicago quartermaster warehouse the packing houses at the stock yards run nonstop to fulfill a vast ration order. The list shows 900,000 pounds bacon, 675,000 pounds flour, 600,000 pounds hard bread, 180,000 pounds coffee, 180,000 pounds beans, 0 sugar, 5 gallons vinegar, 3,000 pounds pepper, 24,000 pounds baking powder, 1,800 candles, and 803,000 pounds tomatoes.
The article notes that Cuban war news is costly to gather and is collected by dispatch boats chartered by newspapers. News from blockade ships is transmitted via dispatch boats chartered by papers, with reports sent from Key West and via press associations.
The article notes rising war fund subscriptions and flag prices as the War Department struggles to obtain flags. It describes dispatch boats, cable costs from Key West, and the rush of news from the Philippines and Matanzas, including high word rates and selective printing of dispatches. It cites a New York paper with many boats and large dispatch costs amid coverage of the Maine incident.
The article argues over U S policy after Dewey's victory, questioning whether the United States should retain the Philippines and expand influence beyond the hemisphere. It warns that holding the Philippines could make the U S a world power needing a sustained military presence and stronger fortifications.
Spain sends troops into Porto Rico from Cuba. The St. Paul sails for scouting duty. Gen Blanco has abandoned minor Cuban cities. About a thousand Johns Hopkins students enlist. Havana’s beef shortage fuels bullfights. Madrid shows perfect confidence in war outcome. Uruguay bans public fund raising for Spain. Spanish torpedo boat destroyers patrol the Gibrlaltar straits. Key West harbor crowded with prize ships. Philadelphia cemetery association offers to lift militia graves. Treasury Saturnina arbor details unclear.
Violent demonstrations escalate in Spain with restaurants and shops attacked. crowds stone merchants as authorities struggle to quell unrest. Reports cite deaths and injuries across cities like Caceres and Leon, with miners striking and economic strain fueling the chaos. The government enacts drastic food export prohibitions as Madrid grimly watches.
President Doles sends a formal communication to President McKinley offering to transfer the Hawaiian islands to the United States for strategic purposes and to supply American ships in Pacific waters with coal, provisions, and ammunition. Washington reports general congressional favor and a probable message to Congress authorizing action.
A roundup of historical sports chatter notes two NL teams were shut out on a Friday, with pitchers Jack Daly and Vid Lavigne set to clash in late May at Long Island City. Peter Jackson retires citing new, faster rivals. Major Taylor is slated to race five events against top riders Eden Skiser Gardiner Boulay and Lahr. A stallion Boyé matches a four mile Russian record time of 10 07, the century rider Knowles dies at Bellevue Hospital, and feuds linger between Tom Cooper and Eddie Bald. Jeffries Sharkey and Maher potential clashes draw interest in California as Bobby Mathews and Arthur Cummings are cited for early pitching feats.
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