14 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1898
Page
1
Elgin, Iowa and national commentary discuss imperial costs, education gains, and the Manila War. Editors critique policy delays, praise Dewey’s role, and urge stronger defense while praising flag symbolism and civic generosity amid optimistic media coverage.
The Atlantic clash near Santiago pits Admiral Sampson's forces led by Schley against Admiral Cervera's squadron. In a two hour running fight the Spanish fleet was nearly annihilated. Cervera surrendered with about 1,200 prisoners taken and his ships burning or destroyed. The Gloucester and other American ships engaged fiercely, with heavy casualties reported on the Spanish side and dramatic pursuit along the Morro battery.
A fragment notes a controversy about reverence and public perception. The speaker praises a real faculty while referencing a dialogue with a colonel about whisky in a teacup, suggesting skepticism and wit in social satire.
Washington July 8 The war and navy departments report no new forward movement toward Santiago. Troops endure deprivations in trenches and field hospitals and demand complete equipment, commissary and quartermaster stores, ammunition and hospital supplies before advancing. Officials foresee joint army navy plan and possible presidential orders to secure a cautious, reinforced approach amid strategic delays and replenishment needs.
Secretary Long and Assistant Secretary Allen hope several ships of Cervera's squadron can be saved. The Cristobal Colon Viscaya and Oquendo may be salvageable. hulls and guns could be usable. Salvage contracts and two large wrecking vessels are involved as Norfolk crews head to the sites.
May 8 report from Se Petersburg notes Russian papers urge immediate conflict cessation. Novosti claims neutrality with possible mediation to President McKin Creamery. Separate note from Minnesota records a creamery fire at Burned, Renville, causing $8,500 loss with $1,000 insured and plan to rebuild at Millwater Bay. A drowning near Bullwater Pontoon Bridge in Lake St Croix is reported with body recovered.
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