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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1898
Page
6
A half-eroded OCR montage presents a series of caustic quips and captions about Shatter and Dewey, referencing battles in Cuba, Spain, and the Philippines. Authors mock war outcomes, politics, and media sniping, with varied city papers voicing sharp commentary on Maine, the Vizcaya, Aguinaldo, and the Buenos Aires tone.
Doig, manager of the Bank of British North America in Dawson, reports to Vancouver that Yukon clean-up for the season reaches about 7 million dollars, far below expectations due to famine driving miners home to Circle City. Police estimate royalties collected at around 4 hundred thousand, with potential uncollected totals suggesting up to 2 million may escape, while outside estimates place season work on gold dust near 10 million.
A correspondent recounts Spanish prisoners captured by the American navy at Santiago landing at Portsmouth Nova Scotia. They wore only ragged canvas garments and appeared thin and hungry as they were marched ashore to barracks on Sengey’s Island. The onlookers showed pity rather than anger.
In the Philippines insurgents act independently and Aguinaldo pushes for annexation to the United States. The cruiser Engle destroyed the Spanish steamer Santo Domingo at Cape Francis. Yorktown at Mare Island rushes to completion. Minneosta repairs planned at Charlestown. Red Cross aids Santiago as yellow fever declines. food runs short. The Oregon fired 1,776 shells at Santiago during the battle. Captain McKettrick, related to General Shatter, commands noted in dispatches.
A Daily correspondent details Admiral Cervera arriving aboard the St Louis at Portsmouth New Hampshire. The ruined yet defiant commander, short thick and bearded, wore a blue serge undress uniform too long for him. He endured humiliation as guards and sailors offered kindness to ease his sorrowful voyage and separation from Santiago.
Madrid sources say the Spanish general Toral acted without instruction from the government and the terms of surrender to the Americans clash with the military code. Captain General Blanco disclaims responsibility while ministers doubt all troops outside Santiago were included and may refuse to lay down arms. Stornul faces court martial but likely no punishment. The government did not authorize surrender but told Blanco to leave initiative to Toral. Oral’s surrender will go before the supreme military council as ministers repudiate accountability for Santiago and other eastern Cuba capitulations.
Surgeon General Dr Van Reypen states that in the current war no case of blood poisoning has been reported among 450 wounded men at Fortress Monroe. Immediate wound care uses bichloride of mercury and antiseptic gauze, with mercury killing germs and promoting rapid healing. Sterilized gauze and boiled roart are preferred in dressings.
Newspaper correspondent Sylvester Scovel earns a rare distinction by slapping Major General Shafter during a moment of triumph. The incident marks a bold, if reckless, act by a civilian in a high military ceremony.
Scovel attempted to push past orders to reach the Santiago palace roof as the Stars and Stripes rose, was repelled, then struck Gen Shatter in the face after the ceremony. He was arrested immediately and could face a drumhead trial and execution under the rules of war.
Fifteen soldiers from Company A of the 22d Kansas Infantry at Camp Alger are dying after consuming hash made from meat cooked in a corroded tin-lined kettle. Surgeon Duncan reports a severe ptomaine poisoning with fifteen in critical condition and five not expected to survive.
Reports from Havana describe severe famine and disease decimating Spanish troops under Blanco. Refugees urge relief as deaths rise daily. Soldiers scour wealthier districts begging for food while urban hunger grips the poorer residents amid ongoing unrest.
Summary of week in war history notes Gen Toral surrenders Santiago and eastern Cuba falls under U S military power. Spanish troops lay down arms as the U S flag rises. McKinley proclaims military supremacy and protection for people. Dewey shells German cruiser near Manila. Madrid leans toward American protectorate.
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