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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1898
Page
1
A collection of satirical and political notes from Elgin Iowa includes remarks on water rights, truth and deception, merit in government, and party loyalty. It references Spain, Cuba, and military conduct while recounting a U.S. schoolboy loyalty vignette and questions about American respect for authority.
A Castilian poet engaged to the German consul-general’s daughter is executed after marrying at Barcelo na, moments before the volley ends his life. The tale sits among debates on powder, firepower, and sweeping changes in the war leadership with Bigelow and Davie weighing in on generals Wheeler Shafter and others.
Vanderbilt families settle in France gradually while maintaining quiet friendliness to the United States to enable acceptance of dividends declared by their railroads.
Washington August 5. After a one hour conference with M. Cambon the French ambassador the president and the Spanish representative held a private discussion. Secretary Day announced the conference inconclusive and secrecy was maintained. Additional talks were arranged but no agreement was reached on Spain’s acceptance of conditions. Meantime orders were issued for leaders to accompany General Wade to Puerto Rico, with troops boarding transports within 24 hours. The move aims to safeguard morale even if an armistice is declared before action.
Aug. 4 Santiago dispatch says Spanish companies in Manzanillo wrote to Gen Garcia offering to surrender the city if troops may march out with arms. Garcia's forces advance toward Holguin after a notable Cubans victory near Mayar, with many Spanish guerrillas reportedly joining the insurrectionists and Mayar captured with prisoners taken.
The first detachment of the hind brigade of the First Army Corps under Brig. Gen. Fred De Grant sailed from Hampton Roads aboard the transport Hudson for Porto Rico. Six companies of the First Kentucky Regiment under Col. Castleman are aboard after being laid off prior to sailing. Another transport is expected Friday. Gen. Grant and his son plan to embark on the auxiliary cruiser Yale on Saturday if the plan proceeds.
Cyclone devastates Median village in Valoncia Spain on August 5. Hornlliog area houses swallowed by floods as many residents are reported dead. Rescue teams rush to the scene amid rising casualties.
A freight train on the Birmingham Mineral branch derailed at a curve while traveling about fifteen miles per hour. One passenger was killed and twenty five injured. The accident prompted emergency response and investigations.
Dispatches detail Gen Stone and Gen Brooke advancing from Ponce toward San Juan aided by Gen Harris and 1206 men. Camp outlines include routes along the military road from Adjuntas to Arecibo, with artillery moved by transports. Spanish resistance anticipated at Albinto and Albinto outskirts as American forces push through towns and gain outposts beyond Ponce. Enthusiastic reception reported for American troops as operations unfold.
Maj. Gen. Merriam orders no more troops sent to Alaska this season. A year of supplies for the existing garrison will be dispatched from Seattle. Details note small detachments at Sitka Wrangell and St Michaels with several parties attempting river crossings toward Bellisie Yukon using Copper and Taunuae routes.
Rome reports the pope is preparing an encyclical for Spanish clergy to shun political armism and extol religious fervor of the queen. A letter to Spanish people urges internal peace. both documents oppose Carlism.
Madrid reports that strict censorship now covers all leading papers and journals. Military censors remove references to peace negotiations and suppress American government news, applying severe controls to news and literary content.
Official dispatch from Madrid reports the Raboba battalion defeating a large band of insurgents near Monte Verde in Matanzas province. The enemy abandoned positions and were pursued with bayonets. They suffered heavy losses including their commander Jovell. The Span kvda had two killed and fourteen wounded.
The body found at Elkhart has been identified as William Krodé of St Boniface Minn, who had disappeared. Authorities say a vigorous search had been conducted and Rode poisoned himself by drinking wood alcohol.
Sedalia Missouri August report from the Bank of Commerce board states that Monday’s robbery yielded ten thousand dollars in currency, aiming to silence rumors that the amount was larger.
Aug 6 Mateelller and She Boanteh charter a steamer to transport 2,600 troops to Cuba, aiming to repatriate soldiers and bolster military moves amid ongoing conflicts.
Washington Aug 6 Col Theodore Roosevelt of the rough riders has hurried the movements of the war department in removing Shafter's army from Santiago. The secretary of war rebuked the action as injuring discipline though motivated by good aims. The army is expected to be moved to the United States by month end.
Washington reports that war department officials anticipated Santiago commanders call for immediate removal of Gen. Shafter's army to the United States. Plans call for mounting a rapid embarkation at Sentigga and sending five cavalry regiments including Roosevelt's Rough Riders, while others are sheltered in healthy mountain surroundings awaiting transport.
The Good Milling company on Aug 6 faced a severe setback as 80,000 bushels of wheat were mishandled causing a loss of 10 cents per bushel. The mill at Elysian has been turned over to the Bank of Waterville which purchased all claims and may delay reopening.
On August 6 in Baraduaky Ohio Henry Duhl and Joseph Martin drowned while rowing on the lake. The accident occurred during a routine outing, authorities reported no other injuries and the search continued for necessary safety details.
Washington observers report optimism that Spain may accept President's peace terms, while Madrid cabinet weighs a counter proposal through M. Camden. Meantime war plans proceed, and Gen. Randall takes command at Montauk Point as the Watson expedition sails, signaling a show of U.S. naval strength in European waters.
Washington Aug 6 The correspondence between Col Roosevelt and Secretary Alger reveals Roosevelt pressing for more regulars and Rough Riders to Porto Rico. Alger replies that the Rough Riders are not better than other volunteers though they have advantages in arms, urging no vicious comparisons.
A large audience at the Metropolitan Opera House welcomed Lieut Hobson Minister Woodford and Capt Philip of the Texas at a Soldiers' Protective Association benefit. Gen Woodford appeared first to an outpouring of cheers before Hobson spoke recalling Santiago and the Merrimac and was followed by Woodford and Hon. William McAdoo.
London reports the Madrid government has not yet answered the American note or Schley’s reply. Sagasta aims to reply to demands early next week and considers Castellar’s precedent after the Virginius affair. Renewal of the treaty without Cortes approval is uncertain as party leaders may resist.
A row boat capsized in Raritan Bay resulting in the drowning of Mrs. Otto Frohwein, her three children aged 12, 14 and 1, and Annie Siebenliehem. They were guests aboard Col. Supports yacht, manned by three sailors.
Talker Paria Green Faribault Mina Aug 6 Mrs Her tha Zabel wife of William Zabel a farmer of Richland took a dose of paris green and died from the effects She had recently returned from the insane hospital pronounced cured
Westbound Hound passenger train No. 59 collided head on with a Danbury division freight on the Washington street bridge in South Norwalk. One man was killed and four injured in the Aug 6 accident. Authorities investigate cause as survivors receive treatment.
Gen Brooke's American troops are landing at Arroyo under Maj Gueren and Lt Woods after Spanish defense kept at bay by surf and searchlights. Spanish detachments attack Monday night but are repulsed with 15 taken prisoner. Brooke plans advance on Guayama and the San Juan road to pressure Spanish positions.
Lieut. Col. J Morris Brown of New York medical supply depot received a letter from Miss Helen Gould stating Ira Be Bennett of San Diego California telegraphed offering four car loads of lemons for army hospital distribution. Maj. William H Arthur of the hospital ship Missouri was asked if hospital supplies or equipment could aid the sick and wounded aboard the Missouri. the letter notes the Womans National War Relief association would provide equipment under instructions from him.
Washington Aug 6 war department has no information on the reported serious friction in the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment now serving in Porto Rico nor the resignation of several officers. Owing to poor markets North Waseboro Mo Aug 8 the Wilson owned mill and others have shut down, throwing over 600 out of work. To Winnipeg Aug 6 the Northwestern railway reports the wheat harvest in the northwest about average, starting about Aug 16.
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