11 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1898
Page
1
The ad promotes Cross Creek Lehigh Coal as cost effective in Freeport offering one ton for 7.50 with high heat output and minimal clinker. It guarantees price and quality, thorough screening, careful delivery, and no delivery charge.
Readable details show an office on Exchange Street near rewster house operated by W. M. Sanford with telephone number 7 listed for contact.
The advertisement promises the finest pocketbooks and the very best scissors, inviting shoppers to find exactly what they wish at the store.
Washington dispatches report Sh afters forces poised to storm Santiago as reinforcements arrive. Navy gunners will press bombardment and light-draft boats may run in harbor if bombardment slows. McKinley and Cambon meet at the White House as dispatches indicate surrounding the town with complete investment.
The Brooklyn Indiana and Texas began shelling Santiago at 5 16 this afternoon in response to signals from Sampson. The bombardment lasted about one hour with shore signals indicating shells fell a thousand yards short of the city.
At 5 15 p m the American fleet began bombardment of Santiago as ships engaged in action off the harbor. The report notes the operation commenced July 10 with urgent dispatch from the fleet.
Halifax dispatch reports Spanish prisoners will stay another day at St. Louis as Seavey’s Island quarters are not prepared. The delay-length is unspecified, adding to wartime confinement in Portsmouth New Hampshire.
The First Illinois arrived yesterday and began disembarking. About 5,000 men are debarking or ready to march to the front this afternoon, marking the likely first major reinforcement to reach Shafter.
The Imperial notes Spain likely telegraphed Blanco urging peace negotiations before Santiago, Manila, and possibly Puerto Rico fall. The advice suggests Spain could gain a major advantage by settling terms prior to these captures.
Rear Admiral Ammon, renowned Civil War hero and Ohioan, died at the naval hospital in Washington this morning aged 78. He commanded forts at Port Royal during the 1861 reduction before army capture.
Washington July 11 Special. At noon the naval war board met with the president. Long arrived at the White House and said the fleet had so far taken no part in today’s engagement. Sampson would have reported if otherwise.
Delegates arrive as M F Dunlap seeks state treasurer nomination with wide support, while W B Brinton and James Kirk contend for posts. Plans unfold for a permanent convention chair under Mayor Harrison with key speakers Altgeld Stone and potential clashes over anti Allen law resolutions. Rep Branen and Senator Mounts lead opposing blocs in a heated preconvention atmosphere.
A cable from Shafter to the War Department reports the Santiago bombardment commenced today. The Sunday clash is described as a preliminary artillery skirmish, signaling a new phase of engagement near Santiago.
At Guantanamo Bay the Olivette is ready to sail for Hampton Roads with 600 sick and wounded servicemen including Gen. Hawkins. The truce is reportedly extended until Monday noon July 1.
Cuiekamavan July 11 Special reports a strong troop movement expected this week. The first Ohio cavalry departs tomorrow morning and the entire first army corps may leave before week’s end. The second brigade of the first division of the first corps may depart tomorrow or Wednesday.
Ensign Palmer arrives with dispatches from Sampson describing the destruction of Cervera's squadron. Subordinate officers’ accounts to be released later. The Cotta Fruit Farm seeks 25 more berry pickers immediately.
The forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions tonight and Tuesday. Winds will be light to fresh and come from the east.
Lena July 11 residents report Miss Mattie Naramore returning from Colorado Springs. Local attendance heads to Pearl City for Daniel Brown funeral. Miss Bertha Shaffer leaves for Lexington KY after visiting Miss Jessie Beadle. Miss Ina Newell visits from Chicago to Chas Newell. Misses Julia Gishwiller and Josephine Hayes visit Freeport while Winona King and Jessie Beadle plan a Freeport trip for a summer normal. Court House notes mention light marriage licenses demand and a board of supervisors session. Rocky Mountain tea ad claims cures for ongoing suffering.
The steamship Rita, bought by the U S government for 125000, departed from Owarueston South Carolina for Santiago this afternoon carrying 650 men of the Sixth Illinois regiment and their baggage.
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