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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1898
Page
3
Readable fragments mention cities and states with scattered names. No coherent event or actions emerge, leaving limited facts to summarize as a brief newspaper item.
On July 4th the Spanish fleet was destroyed near Santiago. Admiral Cervera, with 1,500 taken prisoner, and the admiral himself, plus several ships, fell to American forces under Sampson and Shafter. The bombardment deadline passed without surrender, while Dewey reported Philippine landings and other swift conquests.
Local residents and visitors crossed paths during the Libertyville Fourth of July celebration. Numerous sightings include Mt. Pleasant doctor Day and sister in law Mrs W Slimmer, Mrs. Dr. Bishop and baby from Glasgow, and Miss Maggie Pollock of Fairfield visiting relatives. A large turnout from Fairfield, fireworks, dances, and church services marked the holiday.
Corn and rye values fall 23 to 27 cents and 28 to 30 cents per bushel respectively. Oats 16 to 17 cents, wheat unsettled at 75 to 90 cents. Timothy seed 80 to 95 cents, rye seed steady at 2.00. Hay prices vary from 5.00 to 8.50 per ton. Hogs 3.60 to 3.50, fat steers 4.00 to 4.50, cows and heifers 2.50 to 3.00, stockers 3.50 to 4.50, fat sheep 3.00 to 4.00. Hides six cents per pound. Butter 10 to 12 4 cents, eggs 7 to 8 cents. Potatoes 75 to 80 cents, onions 8.75 to 1.00 per bushel. Cabbage 45 cents per dozen, peas 0.75 to 1.00 per bushel.
A voice declares intent to bombard the city and orders foreign women and children to depart by 10 oclock tomorrow morning. The speaker vows the city will not surrender and says he will inform foreign consuls and residents of the message.
General Shafter declares mastery of the situation as Santiago nears surrender. The naval shift reduces domestic war pressure and hastens Hobson release through city capitulation or exchange, with Commodore Watson’s squadron set for action toward Spain.
Dispatch from Camp near Santiago dated July 3 lists officers killed and wounded. Names include Colonel Wickoff and Lieutenant Michie among the dead and Patterson, Carroll, Wessells, Blocksom, Kerr, Hunter and others among the wounded.
Major General Brooke revoked a prior order to immediately equip fifteen regiments and ordered the entire Twenty seven regiments of the First corps to be hastily prepared for active field service. Officers expect departure to Tampa or other seaports within a week as transports become available. Regiments named include the Twenty first Kansas and several Indiana Michigan and Wisconsin units.
United States dispatch boat Zafiro reports that American forces aboard City of Sydney City of Pekin and Australia, convoyed by the Charleston, captured the Ladrone islands on the way to Cavite. Spanish governor and officials were taken to Cavite. Disembarkation began July 1.
The entire Camara squadron has reentered the harbor at Port Said, with transports present. Also arrived are the Spanish torpedo boat destroyer Proserpina and the collier San Augustin.
Five persons drowned in the lake at Cleveland on July 5. H. H. Fralick and Miss Jeannette Kaiser died while bathing. Two unknown men in a rocking boat capsized and perished. Frank Shubeck, a news agent, also lost his life while bathing.
Venton Iowa July 2 Hon J C Traer member of the Iowa constitutional convention of 1855 died today aged 73 Lacey Renominated Sixth Iowa district July 1 Republicans renominated John F Lacey by acclamation resolutions declared for the gold standard without compromise
The Cudahy Packing company began operations at its new Sioux City beef plant today marking the first cattle killed for the facility and its trade area as citizens celebrated the occasion.
Betsey Smith, escorted by Sheriff Stout, appeared before Judge Conrad in Des Moines on July 2 seeking a life sentence for the murder of her husband Michael Smith. The case was brought up for sentence.
Congress man J. P. Dolliver was renominated by acclamation by the Republicans of Iowa's Tenth district at Fort Coney. He will complete his tenth year in Congress when the current session adjourns.
Des Mores July 2 Spirit Lake judicial convention of the Fourteenth district unanimously renominated Judge W. B. Quarton to succeed himself and recommended Frank H. Heisel of Sioux Rapids to succeed Judge Thomas in Congress.
Des Moines July 2 All but 12 counties have sent property assessments to the auditor of state. The chief accountant estimates personal property will drop by nearly $7,000,000 from last year with little offset from increased real estate values due to improvements.
A syndicate of eastern capitalists arrives in Iowa City buying black walnut timber. They operate improvised saw mills, cut logs to 12 or 14 feet, paint the ends, and ship lumber east to England. Farmers and landowners receive $20 per thousand. West Liberty area reports similar canvassing.
Ed Dunn, a noted counterfeiter, was captured by a deputy marshal at Venice near St. Louis and sent to the Iowa penitentiary. Dunn had earlier escaped from a train near Fort Madison on March 25 while serving an 18 month sentence for passing counterfeit money. Burlington and other officers conducted a wide search but found no trace.
A Santiago telegraph reports four U S warships bombarded Manzanillo on Thursday causing heavy damage to its defenses. Spanish gunboats fired on the Americans who withdrew beyond range. The dispatch notes a balloon from the American camp seen near Santiago with two men observing Spanish fortifications.
Des Moines reports the second call light batteries from Cedar Rapids and Burlington arrived last evening. They are quartered at Camp McKinley and to be drilled until fully equipped. Officers listed include G. W. Bever and OC C Cook for Fifth Battery and Frank Long and Albert Hutchner for Sixth Battery with lieutenants R T Forbes OC C Cook and W T Garrett respectively.
Des Moines July 2 The Iowa war department faces trouble filling 20 experienced artillery posts reserved by the adjutant general Only three applicants have appeared Efforts are ordered to secure qualified men Captain Olmstead has asked Major Dinwiddie to assist Major Dinwiddie heads the military department at the state normal school and a battery drilled under him is praised by the U S inspector as the best drilled in the state.
Prohibition state convention at Des Moines on July 1 nominated Malcolm Smith for secretary of state Edgar Brintnall for auditor J Reed for treasurer H F Johns for supreme court judge Samuel Holmes as attorney general Bertha J Bowers for clerk of the supreme court Benjamin E Radcliffe for reporter of the supreme court R M Dient for railroad commissioner long term and A M Johnson for railroad commissioner short term all as equal to last year's platform.
The column reports Spanish troops at Santiago and Manila. Aguinaldo calls for surrender, while Augustin vows Spain’s sovereignty. torpedo destroyer Terror engages St Paul with casualties. McKinley extends Cuba blockade to San Juan. Blue gathers intel near Santiago. Plans move First Army Corps south. Raddatz sub tested. Spanish losses at Santiago tallied with 1,300 captured and 787 killed or missing.
General Shafter reports potential capture of Santiago in forty eight hours but warns of heavy casualties. General Pando advances from Manzanillo with Spaniards as American plans surge toward battle. Six transports with 3000 troops reportedly sail from Tampa to reinforce Shafter. Merritt sails for the Philippines aboard the Newport. Havana says five Spanish vessels were captured June 26 by Yankee. Paymasters arrive at Chickamauga for volunteers. Fort Monroe to host a large military hospital. Correa says Camara’s squadron has begun Suez passage. Schley’s squadron merged into Sampson’s fleet.
Unconfirmed reports from Madrid claim a major battle at Santiago with Spanish victory. Admiral Camara halts coal from Port Said and declares ship repairs. General Shafter delays Puerto Rico expedition until forces ready, while Miles is urged to coordinate an attack. Ohio cavalry ordered to reinforce Wheeler at Santiago.
General Shafter reports advancing within three quarters of a mile of the city after breaking the outer defenses. Casualties exceed 400 though fatalities are few. The Eighth Regiment colored troops arrives in Springfield and is sent to camp. Admiral Dewey's Cavite dispatch of June 27 states no reinforcements and that Merritt’s policy remains uncommitted.
Admiral Sampson declares his final assault on Santiago harbor defenses the most destructive yet by his fleet. General Duffield's men failed to cross the river at Aguadores due to a wrecked bridge, causing casualties. American forces reach Cavite and advance toward the Philippines, arriving Manila on June 30 after capturing the Ladrone Islands. Santiago hospital capacity is taxed, with medical staff overburdened. Major Maxwell's balloon makes a second ascent before being shot down as Spaniards quickly range the craft.
American forces under Admiral Sampson destroyed Cervera’s fleet as it tried to exit Santiago harbor. One American sailor was killed and two wounded. Cervera was captured. General Linares, Santiago commander, reportedly wounded and replaced. Premier Sagasta says Spain has no peace overtures. News of the fleet’s destruction sparked reactions among troops at the front of Santiago during a truce.
A collection of condensed Telegram items notes Grant named cadet at large at West Point, Salisbury's many relatives in Parliament, a Union Pacific wreck near Delta California, a 101 degree Washington heat mark, Boston Atlas store fire, Detroit cyclist Tom Cooper winning a national two mile race, Penn on three mile University boat race at Saratoga with times, Stevenson’s Fourth of July speech, Milwaukee surgeon among Santiago wounded, Klondike scurvy among miners, three drownings in Hamilton bay, Howard Brewer setting a 440 yard amateur swimming record.
Indianapolis July 4 A E Manning president of the Negro National Democratic League issues a call for a national convention to meet in New York City the second Tuesday in August at noon Delegates must be elected soon and forwarded to Manning by July 25 1898 Proxy votes are barred without two thirds consent The aim is to unite colored Democrats to help secure a Democratic majority in the next Congress and end discrimination based on skin color.
Alonzo Rogers Israel McKnight H B Stokes Moultrie Epps Henry Godwin N W Wood and W A Webster were arraigned before US Commissioner Smith in Charleston on murder charges in the Lake City lynching of postmaster Fraser B Baker. Baker and a child were killed as a mob fired on the home despite burning. The case moves to district court after Newham testified.
The steamer Pennsylvania brought nine Boston goldseekers who sailed on the Stowell Sherman and were stranded at Montevideo. They report Klondikers who left New York in February aboard the Adtaes under Captain McCarthy are in Buenos Ayres unable to pay for repair costs.
A memorial monument to Henry George was unveiled in Greenwood cemetery New York on Saturday. The bronze bust was created by Richard F. George one of Henry George's sons and rests on a granite pedestal seven feet two inches high and eight feet wide with rough edged finish.
Lillian Russell has filed an answer in New Jersey chancery court denying she deserted her husband John Chatterton known as Signor Perguins. She says her absence from home was due to professional engagements and requests dismissal of the divorce petition.
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