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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1898
Page
4
President McKinley thanks his Darlog hero and promotes him to rear admiral as the war ends and recognition is granted.
United States ships under Commodore Dewey claim a decisive Manila victory with eleven Spanish vessels destroyed, no American casualties, and minimal injuries. The Washington cable reports rapid actions from Hong Kong, including the destruction of batteries at Cavite and a cable cut, while praise from Secretary Lang follows.
Dr J W runner, inspecting Havana for the US Marine Hospital Service, says the threat of yellow fever in Cuba is overstated. He notes fresh arrivals suffer more, proper care reduces risk, and that Cuba is not inherently unhealthy, despite rumors of widespread immunity or danger.
Chicago Tribune correspondent Te Whigham is reported captured and photographed in Spotlands Caoba while traveling with Maj Smith's party. The report claims a planned assassination and mass action against the Tribune staff, with warnings that the entire corps could be targeted. Spanish steamer Leo XIII. reportedly sailed with troops toward Ma pila Barcelom.
The American fleet seized several prize vessels during a peninsular operation. Trophies included cargo ships and small warships under convoy protection. Captured crews were detained for interrogation as authorities assess treaty implications and wartime prize rules.
Washington reports the government plans to retain control of territories until settlement with Spain. About 5,000 troops are expected to move to the area within ten days to enforce claims for war indemnity to the United States. Officials doubt any power will dispute our right, but decision may provoke further controversy.
The Lafayette was halted by the gunboat Annapolis near Havana after entering Cuban waters with a cargo of machines, provisions, wines, and cotton goods bound for Havana and Vera Cruz. Special permission to land in Cuba had been granted by France, but blockading officials were not notified, leading to a brief seizure before the ship was escorted to Key West and released to proceed to Havana.
Dispatch from Porto Rico reports unrest with famine causing anger among natives. A Madrid cable says San Juan de Puerto Rico news of Manila battles as Porto Rico names a day of public thanksgiving for Admiral Moritejo’s Bl.
Uncle Sam ordered 2,000,000 rations sent to Chattanooga from Chicago. The haul included bacon hard bread sugar coffee beans salt pepper and vinegar. The convoy spanned about four train loads with total weight near 1,500,000 pounds.
Major Smith of the quartermaster's department in Chicago lists the day by day ration goods required for a large Army order. Items include bacon, bread, coffee, beans, vinegar, kale, pepper, soap, candles, tomatoes and other supplies with quantities running into hundreds of thousands of pounds and gallons to meet the demand.
Readers are charged high prices for Cuban war reports collected via Diepatch boats and cabled from Key West. Newspapers charter Die Patch vessels or Dress associations to obtain blockading ship news, illustrating the expense behind wartime dispatches from the blockading fleet.
Dispatches describe efforts to raise funds for the Spanish War emergency, with heavy strain on salaries, rising prices, and extended duties for workers. Reports note a surge in telegraph and press dispatches, while several ships and crews struggle to cover key strategic duties at Key West and related ports.
War bulletins report Biwi sending troops to help in darts at Hico from Cuba. The St Baal ordered to scout duty. General Hines claims near Cuba’s shore. A thousand JohnNooking students await call for service. Havana shortages stir appetite for relief. Madrid confident on war outcome. Uruguay bans money ruling. Spanish torpedo boat destroyers patrol Strait. Key West harbor congestion worsens with ships unable to dock.
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