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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1898
Page
1
The text notes remarks on war memories from 1861 to Appomattox, references to Fitz Lea and Theodora Roosevelt, and muses on a Jamaica governor playing cricket with Caesarlike dignity. It humorously questions Caesar at the bat and the tension between dignity and action in leadership.
The article argues that despite Kansas and Nebraska droughts, a vast underground water reserve lies beneath the arid plains and wind power can help harvest it. It cites Nag es with a windmill tapping extreme cold air to lift water, urging Kansas farmers to imitate Nansen in harnessing nature.
The National Reform association urges a reconstruction of the ethical code of lawyers to curb crime. It denounces lawyers who aid criminals by perverting law, cites Horace Binney and Abraham Lincoln as exemplars of integrity, and includes a pointed analogy to Spain’s pursuit of Cuba and a sheriff’s gory hanging.
The American fleet bombarded the Spanish batteries defending the harbor entrance at Santiago de Cuba for about three hours. Ships silenced Estrella and Catalina forts, damaged earthworks, and suffered no hits or injuries to Americans. Spanish losses appear heavy though details are scarce.
An official dispatch from Admiral Cervera states six American vessels attacked Santiago and nearby coast defenses. The Reina Mercedes suffered six dead and seventeen wounded. three officers killed and one officer with seventeen men wounded among troops. Americans fired about 1300 shots. Damages to La Bocaye and Moro castle batteries deemed unimportant. Boro castle defenses damaged. enemy losses noted.
Information from Admiral Sampson via cablegram confirms the bombardment of Santiago de Cuba by June 6. The Navy reports fortifications bombarded within two thousand yards with no injuries, while officials withhold further detail and refrain from discussion beyond the posted bulletin.
Crowds packed the waterfront as the Monitor Monterey and collier Brutus departed for Honolulu. Whistles blew and cheers rang out while the fighting pair left San Francisco Harbor. The Monterey, a longtime favorite, is to be stationed near U S colonies in the East, likely never returning to this harbor.
Adjutant General announces the second call enlistment of 76 000 volunteers will follow prior methods for the regular army. States receive private instructions detailing quotas and enlistment procedures, but the War Department will not publicly publish the apportionment.
Advices from Maj Gen Merritt in San Francisco suggest the second expedition to the Philippines may depart by Thursday though exact sailing time is unsettled. War department reports indicate only a few cavalry troops to Manila will travel mounted, with others dismounted to be provided mounts upon arrival.
In Madrid the Spanish Minister of Marine read Admiral Cervera’s dispatch and a Blanco note stating Gen Linares repulsed an American landing at Aguadores. The senate unanimously resolved to congratulate the army.
The Manila railroad reports the line cut in the first section and rails railed over, with no communication between the second and third sections. Traffic is suspended as rebels surround Manila. an attack is expected any day.
Sheriff Annis of Oklahoma, with George Shields an outlaw, tracked the gang member from Oklahoma to Stevensville Montana where he was found working at a livery stable and arrested. Shields implicated several men in Oklahoma with no prior suspicion.
Canton South Dakota hosts about two thousand veterans for the fifteenth encampment of the G A R of South Dakota the Woman's Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans. Notable attendees include Gen. Pun Yau Devoort past national commander Gen C E Clark department commander Gen George Silsby Gen Drake Major Pickler Major Dollard.
J W Etting, a well known business figure, cut his wife’s throat with a razor and then killed himself with the same weapon in Hot Springs. Reported to be driven to the act by business troubles and temporary insanity. The Ettings previously lived in Wabasha Minnesota.
The French and Russian governments discuss expediency of subjects for potential conquests the United States might claim. In the China seas, European sanctions are considered at a conference or congress.
Cable between Haiti and Cuba has not worked since Monday midnight, with indications it may have been cut. Cape Gaitien reports the fault across the sea line affecting communications. Authorities await repair crews and assess impact on services.
Cape Haitien Haiti June 10 It is reported five American ships bombarded the fortifications at Onimanera near Guantanamo Town. Spanish artillery replied vigorously but the fleet’s fire proved effective and the Spaniards abandoned the shore retreating toward Caimanera. Reports say Spaniards plan a final defense while cables to Cuba were disrupted, delaying news from Santiago.
San Francisco reports a quiet Camp Merritt with volunteers returning to routine life. Men are drilled daily while transport ships for the second fleet to Admiral Dewey are being loaded slowly and at a leisurely pace, risking a week’s delay in readiness.
The president has ordered Admiral Sampson to prepare a detailed report on Lieut Turchmowl Pierson Hobson’s action at Santiago. A special message to Congress recognizing the hero will follow once official advices are received.
The June 10 report from Kingston Jamaica claims Captain Philip, commander of the Texas, was seriously injured during the bombardment of Sundl azo fortifications. The United States reports say this is without foundation and untrue.
British steamer Talbot sailed from Havana with correspondents Phil Robinson and H J Whigham aboard. They were arrested previously at Matanzas along with Edwards and Pinkavy who were expelled from the island. The ship carried several other passengers amid the tense actions at sea and on land.
Washington June 10 Officials enforce secrecy on troop movements amid talks of Tampa embarkation and Manila expedition preparations. Acting Secretary Allen, Admiral Dewey, and others keep the public in the dark while transport ships are readied for the Pacific voyage. The Spanish bulletin rivalry and insurgent fighting influence officials, yet no bullets are posted from the Navy Department as efforts accelerate for the Mantle expedition transport readiness.
Spaniards admit the cruiser Reina Mercedes was sunk by U S fleet fire at Santiago de Cuba. Five sailors and twenty nine marines were killed. Dispatches from Havana say Americans were repulsed in the last bombardment and that Spanish guns kept firing throughout. Col Ordonez and Gen Linares are hailed as heroes of the day.
A delegation from Cincinnati’s Young Men’s Business Club carried a finely illuminated copy of the “Address to the American People” to the White House for Rear Admiral Dewey. The token honors his leadership in the battle of Manila Bay and the victory that showcased American naval and military prowess. The gift awaits Admiral Dewey’s decision at the Navy Department.
A semi official Madrid note reports the bombardment of Santiago de Cuba by Admiral Sampson's fleet on Monday. It claims three Spanish batteries repelled three American assaults with heavy losses to the Americans and that the cruiser Reina Mercedes was sunk.
June 10 Canton Delaware reports the second day of the State Grand Army encampment. Regular sessions of Grand Army, Women's Roller Corps and Sons of Veterans were held morning and a joint session at 2 PM. Three housing camp fires drew several thousand visitors with speakers including Post Commander-in-chief Paul Van nervoot Gen. Churk Gen. Silsby Maj. Dolard Maj. Anderson Robert Gamble and Chaplain Cole. The event is described as the laziest state encampment ever held.
The Madrid Daily News correspondent says the queen regent is said to be in ill health and hardly appears in public, though she drives daily behind the palace. The note places the regent in a state of reduced public visibility and health concerns.
Agron Gamble aged fifty eight pleaded guilty to taking criminal liberties with little girls. Judge Wyman sentenced him to one year in prison in Waupun.
A Hongkong dispatch to World says Manila has fallen and Aguinaldo’s insurgents occupy the city. In Manila streets celebrate while Consul Wildman defers confirmation, predicting occupation by Saturday as Spanish defenders fight with poor marksman ship. Madrid reports rumors the garrison may surrender as prisoners of war.
A June Manila dispatch from Capt Gen August states the country is in grave danger as Aguinaldo’s movement stirs unrest. Telegraph and rail service are cut, Cavite rebels, and fortifications surround Manila. Bacoor and Imus seized. sea incursions threaten land attacks. Generals seek royal counsel. Spaniards take refuge in the fortified zone.
In Wallington Washington on June 10 mystery swirls around Cuban cable cuts and the French line from Santiago to Cape Huitten. Interruption last Friday paused business until Saturday and again Monday at midnight. Authorities and experts seek cause while noting the line’s resumed service. Meanwhile in Dragging His Gun news in S.C. a Gregory county subby, Joseph B. Mashek, was accidentally shot while crawling toward a pond to shoot ducks.
The remains of a stranger were found on the track near Klog's Coulee in Wabasha Minnesota on June 10 after being run over by the cars. The man was severely mangled and nothing definitive about his identity or origin had developed at that time.
In the straits of Gibraltar on June 10 Spainseld Wirahipa reports constant patrols by three torpedo boats near the harbor while the Italian armored cruisers Carlo Alberto presses Cuban waters.
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