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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1898
Page
2
A compact weekly telegraphic survey traces global events and notable happenings across continents. It highlights political shifts, economic developments, and cultural moments reported by wire services, offering readers a fast overview of the week’s distant stories.
A weekly digest notes no word from the American fleet in the Philippines due to cable cuts. Dewey would receive troops from San Francisco if needed. Cuba expedition plans advance, neutrality proclamations by China and Turkey. Indianapolis traveler Benedict Bertermann dies in a Pittsburgh tunnel. his satchel carried German theater plans by Vonnegut & Bolu.
Reports describe a deadly tornado near Jerico and Humansville with thirteen killed and several injured. The Methodist Church and homes were destroyed, and Walnut Grove suffered heavy damage.
A bread riot flared in Boguia Cievallo near Ravenna, the provincial capital, where troops fired on demonstrators and wounded five seriously. The incident underscores unrest over food prices in Central Italy.
A major fire swept the business district of Looygootee burning eighteen houses. Loss estimated at about $7,008 with Wo QO Roser and Sung dry foods among the heaviest losers at the Hilborshirey hardware.
Weyler declares himself prepared to return to Cuba to lead an aggressive war against the United States and head an invasion army. The report notes his readiness amid tensions and calls for decisive action.
A bold sea triumph defeats Spanish war vessels with significant destruction reported. The victory underscored naval dominance and altered the balance of power at sea.
Commodore Dewey commands American ships in Manila Bay causing heavy destruction as the fleet shells and destroys enemy forces. The engagement marks a decisive blow in the ongoing conflict.
Commodore Dewey’s Asiatic squadron defeats the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay. The Reina Christina, Castilla and Don Juan de Austria are sunk or destroyed, with heavy Spanish casualties and no American ships lost. The battle caps the Maine tragedy with a landmark naval engagement.
Reports from Madrid and Washington recount a dramatic naval engagement off the Philippines. Dewey's squadron defeats Spanish forces as Adm Dewey earns nationwide praise. Spanish losses include cruisers Reina Marie Christina Castilla and Don Juan de Austria. American losses are not clearly stated.
Lieut. Henry H. Whitney of the Fourth United States Artillery reached Gen. Gomez with an escort and letters from Gen. Miles directing Cuban forces to unite with Brig. Gen. Nunez. The plan targets a northern base at Cardenas or nearby for supplies, with Matanzas' attack likely first.
The War Department projects two months of expenditures totaling 34,010,007 dollars due to deficiencies in appropriations. Items include ordnance, medical, engineer troops, harbor defenses, and expeditionary forces to Cuba. State Department says the wreck of the Maine in Havana harbor was destroyed by Spanish authorities to prevent raising the vessel.
The Senate Military Affairs Committee reports a bill authorizing an extra brigade of volunteer engineers. The president may enlist up to 10000 volunteers regardless of state apportionment for immunity to tropical diseases. The measure follows recent offers from troops in the South who have faced yellow fever.
Henry Watterson’s sons enlist. Spain sends troops into Porto Theo from Cuba. Gen Blanco abandons minor Cuban cities while the St Paul sails for scouting duty. A thousand Johns Looking students enroll for military service as Spanish torpedo boat destroyers patrol Crib raltar straits. Shipping interests urge Spain to seek indemnity through Barcelona.
An order from Secretary Alger bars army officers and clerks from sharing information with the press and foreign missions. The Manila harbor scene mentions prize ships at Key West. The Philadelphia cemetery association offers graves for militiamen. The Treasury Department orders the Saturnion, seized in Belixd harbor, released.
Allied forces report the town of Matanzas under shelling with Spanish batteries rapidly destroyed. Reports note heavy fire and quick destruction of coastal emplacements as operations continue along the front.
The New York monitor Puritan and cruiser Cincinnati under Admiral Sampson bombarded Spanish batteries at Matanzas harbor entrance. After twenty minutes of exchange the forts lay in ruins. No casualties reported aboard the fleet. no shore personnel visible.
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