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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1898
Page
1
A ragged column lampoons censorship, politics, and home front life with satirical quotes about danger, Australian ballots, and wartime logistics. It muses on familiarity with danger, censorship failures, and the oddities of public sentiment across nations and eras.
The piece laments high costs of war dispatches and extensive staff at city journals. It notes five dollar words and daily expenses reaching into the hundred thousand for war correspondence, with fleets of reporters and photographers covering battles near the Cuban coast.
After a long suspension the western city iron works resume, chimneys puff dense soot, locals react with mixed feelings. A Nettie girl, hungry and cold, cheers the smoke saying it makes shoes and a shawl for mother, seeing it as a sign of work returning despite the ugliness.
The article critiques American women's habit of lateness at the Mothers Congress in Washington. Sessions opened with half an hour delay to accommodate speakers and many delegates arrived late to a reception hosted by Mrs. McKinley. The piece cites a Horace Walpole quip about fashion and notes lateness as a minor social fault prioritizing personal convenience.
Under the Zone tariff passenger counts rose from 18 000 000 in 1889 to 26 000 000 in 1891 and 35 000 000 in 1896, while passenger earnings grew from 7 258 000 to 12 486 000 dollars. Freight moved from 16 577 000 tons in 1891 to 20 201 000 in 1896 with freight earnings increasing from 25 114 000 to 32 648 000 dollars. gains ranged 29 to 92 percent across segments.
Washington reports tightening lines around Cuba and San Juan Puerto Rico to starve Spaniards of food and war supplies. Gen Shafter near Santiago with reinforcements, advancing toward the town with few losses since last Sunday's engagement. Army plans include barbed wire defenses and cutting fences to aid troop movement, with additional wire and field artillery anticipated.
American forces push beyond the first crossing of the Rio Guayra about a mile from the river battery positions. General Lawton’s brigade blocks the road to Santiago with Chaffee’s and Clarke’s brigades holding trenches and flanks. Wheeler’s cavalry forms rear guard as outposts extend along the front.
Hongkong correspondent to the Daily Telegraph reports collaboration with German authorities who unanimously deny Manila reports of German interference. They assert the Spanish actions were not matched by any German aid or promises, as stated by the German admiral.
In Baraboo Wisconsin on June 30 a colored boy named George Forbes drowned while bathing in the Baraboo river. He was an expert swimmer but struck a rock while diving and was likely knocked senseless.
Judge Brown presides as Dan Blue stands trial for the murder of John Prosee. A jury has been secured and Insoulty will act for the defense in session.
July 1 dispatch reports Commander McCalla weighing a bold move to capture Guantanamo Bay without waiting for reinforcements. An American fleet officer proposed a quick occupation to open port, boost morale abroad, and invite business resumed under occupation. McCalla hesitates pending Washington guidance as Santiago situation unfolds.
The Navy Department released Admiral Dewey's cablegram from Hong Kong via the McCulloch. Sent around June 23 from Cavite, it notes no change since June 17, with five German, three British, one French, and one Japanese warship in port. Aguinaldo, with thirteen staff, arrived May 10 on the Man Shan and set up at Cavite under U.S. guns, organizing his army amid humane conduct and cordial but personal conversations with Dewey.
Washington July 1 No official reports confirm Gen Shafters troops hold the waterworks at Santiago. It is believed they control the aqueduct and could cut water to the city if needed. The tapping of pipes is seen as a supply move, not a deliberate effort to starve Santiago into surrender.
Washington reports Commissary General Egan awarded Swift and Co of Chicago a large contract to supply refrigerated beef to troops in Cuba. The deal covers shipments to various locations, for soldiers and Cuban forces, with a minimum three month term and meat guaranteed fit for use within seventy two days of delivery.
Gen B L Otis presses to launch the fourth expedition as soon as possible with twelve to fifteen transports. Efforts focus on gathering slips and avoiding delays to depart by July 10. In Alexandria Minnesota the Grand Army encampment enters its second day drawing about 3000 attendees with free grounds and a reception for ex State President Mrs Bissell.
Nobson and Crow Washington July 1 The senate passed a resolution extending thanks to Naval Constructor Hobson with an amendment naming his crew. This marks the first time congress has recognized men below commissioned officer rank.
The bankers of Washington city and county met on July 1 to discuss and inform themselves about the revenue bill.
Washington reports indicate General Shafter will begin the assault on the city of Santiago soon. Officials note heavy Spanish defenses and ships in the harbor complicating the plan as reinforcements move toward Manzanillo and Holguin.
The cruiser Antonio Lopes tried to enter the San Juan river with provisions and war material. Detected by two American warships, it escaped by changing course. Its captain aimed for Salina shore and a boiler explosion followed. Concha and Isabella aided Lopez as Americans withdrew and salvaged cargo.
A west bound Wabash passenger train derailed one mile west of Burlington Junction Missouri. The locomotive jumped the track and mail baggage and chair cars rolled down an embankment. About a score of passengers were injured, several gravely.
In Madrid on July 1 public discourse shows sharp bitterness toward England over alleged unfriendly posture toward Admiral Camara's squadron. Officials remain quiet as debate continues in public spaces.
President Milton H. Smith of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad was issued formal notice that one half of the salary reductions enacted in August 1893 would be restored, effective January 1, 1890, according to official dispatches from Louisville.
A severe hall storm struck Marshfield Wisconsin on July 1 causing damaged trees loosened awnings and lodged grain. Two calves were killed after being swept into a barbed wire fence.
Lat est quotations from grain and live stock markets in Centers Saint Paul Duluth Minneapolis Chicago and Sioux City reflect wheat in various grades around 68 to 92 cents, corn near 80 to 83 cents, oats at 20 to 28 cents, rye and barley prices, and brisk hog and cattle figures with regional price ranges from Chicago South St Paul and Sioux City on July 1.
A Kingston Jamaica dispatch claims the U S cruiser Brooklyn was struck and sunk with Commodore Schley killed, prompting champagne toasts among Spaniards. Washington officials dismiss the report, noting no confirmation from Admiral Sampson since Tuesday night and no official word of disaster.
Washington reports Admiral Dewey has received reinforcements under Gen. Anderson, 2500 troops, after sailing from San Francisco May 25. The Charleston led transports, with 400 sailors and Marines, has arrived. Navy expected troop arrival by June 23 due to coal stops. Consul Heywood in Hongkong arranged 25,000 tons of coal for Manila.
Madrid July 1 Lieut Gen Corres minister of war said the government had no special news from Cuba but viewed the situation favorably. He announced Camara's squadron had begun the passage of the Suez and that the Vittoria Numaneta Alfonso XI and Lepante armored cruisers were ready to form the third squadron. The Cardinal Cieneros and torpedo gunboat Donne Maria de Molina plus several auxiliaries will be ready soon.
Birmingham July 1 The Age Herald prints Greensboro dispatch from Judge Hobson father of the hero of Merri muni c adventure at Santiago. Cablegram from his son says health continues good and to feel no uneasiness about me.
Lord Salisbury announced the government will not finance the proposed Antarctic expedition. The Royal Geographical Society will seek funds locally to support the project in Britain.
A Bellefontain dispatch reports Peter J. Kauteman Night Operator at the Ble Four railroad Blaney office shot and killed by a lone highwayman.cknowledge local danger and railroad worker tragedy as a formal incident.
Reports say Gen Pando moves from Manzanillo with 8,700 troops to relieve Santiago de Cuba. Cubans harass Pando’s force at every step while American and Cuban units prepare to block the relief column. Admiral Sampson and Commodore Schley adjust command as 21,000 troops disembark near Santiago.
Tom Sharkey, the California light heavyweight, defeated Gus Rublin of Ohio in two minutes seventeen seconds at the Greater New York Athletic Club on Coney Island. Sharkey declared he was ready to meet any heavyweight champion, including Fitzsimmons or Corbett, for the world title.
Kingston Jamaica July 1 Senor Lopez Shavez a Spanish agent in Jamaica has chartered two English schooners the Governor Blake and the Ocean Flower to convey food to Mun Nanilo for Spanish troops. They are landing at Montero Smiral Simpson notified and likely to be turned back by an American cruiser. Houses blown down Luverne Minnesota July 1 a severe hail storm north of Luverne two miles wide and fifteen long crops destroyed two farmhouses near Trosky wrecked occupants escaped to cellar Rock County Agricultural Society buildings blown down.
July 1 report describes August Fobson dying after falling from a railway bridge during log jam clearance at a railroad bridge in Plane City. He landed in water and mud with a fractured leg and other injuries. bystander efforts unable to save him.
Joining ho Strikers Sharon Ta July 1 All the containers working at Jackson Center Stoneboro and Sandy Lake have been induced by the strikers to join their Tanks About 440 men came out The force of strikers is now about doubled Eisne Fisherman Killed by Teath Albert Lea Minn July 1 While fighting off the Milwaukee bridge Hang P Nesse aged eighty was rup over and killed by a tran He was formerly a farmerl y Bath township We leaves a wife and son
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