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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1898
Page
1
The report notes variable winds across Texas and surrounding states with warmer conditions in eastern Texas, fair and variable heat in Texas and New Mexico, and northern regions experiencing warmer air. Southern winds push through to Arkansas and Louisiana as conditions remain generally clear.
The United States Veterans circular urges a large reunion in Atlanta on July 20 21 hosted by the United Sons of Veterans Navy survivors and other Confederate groups. The event aims to honor veterans with social literary activities and nationwide attendance despite wartime concerns.
A lightning strike caused a blaze that destroyed the Habersham Rice Mills block in Savannah, built as early as 1928. The fire, fed by hot flames and rain, damaged Blake stationery and printing house. Estimated losses reached about $25,000 with $6,000 of rice destroyed, all insured.
President and naval officials plan a swift Atlantic response to Admiral Camara's fleet. Commodore Schley commands battleship Oregon and cruiser Brooklyn with ships including New Orleans Minneapolis Cincinnati Newark Yale Harvard. Fleet to assemble near San Juan de Porto Rico, then patrol Caribbean routes and Atlantic approaches to Cuban ports.
James T. Gatewood of Richmond, private stenographer to General Fitzhugh Lee, was instantly killed at Pablo Beach when struck by a bright object from a clear sky. The impact hit the head and spine area as he prepared to bathe in the evening.
A June 11 dispatch reports the bombardment of Santiago harbor fortifications by the American fleet. Batteries were demolished and hill crests blown away as ships fired 18 inch projectiles. No fleet casualties were reported and Hobson’s party status remained uncertain amidst intense fire and dramatic scenes.
A special cable dispatch reports several Spanish and allied vessels remaining at Cadiz while five remouling ships of Admiral Camara’s fleet are said to have joined others in Carthagena. The Lepanto and ships in Ferraili await overhaul and readiness for sea within a month.
Cadiz dispatch reports Captain Amnon, Spain's marine minister, visiting to observe a potent rocket test that could displace water drastically near an ironclad. He cites unlimited government credit for war material and urges navy reinforcement, Manila aid, and plans to exchange compliments with the American admiral if possible.
Special cable report from Somers N. Smith describes plans to destroy Morro fortress at Santiago. Admiral Sampson grew convinced Spaniards used Hobson’s crew as a shield, delaying shelling, while the Merrimac rescue remains a focus amid bombardments. The St Louis probe for the cable to Santiago reveals limited enemy fire and mounting anticipation for American troop arrival.
British steamer Yuen Ban reports from Manila via Hong Kong that a railway director riding a locomotive four miles outside Mantle was shot at by insurgents. Fortifications are underway at the railway, Spaniards are said to be demoralized, and they were expected to retreat to the citadel. The Yuen Ban also sighted several transports after leaving Manila.
Sailors report Cervena's expedition near Santiago harbor with a Spanish squadron at anchor in Santiago bay. The noted ships include several large warships and torpedo boats, with observers claiming the Rena Mercedes appears damaged while others show shell hits. The dispatch also notes Cadiz reserve fleet departing for an unspecified destination.
Berlin reports from German officers reaffirm that Germany seeks only to protect German lives and property in the Philippines and has no intention of intervening, despite press claims. No objective of intervention is stated by Berlin.
A government plan seeks to seize momentum amid political upheaval. The minister of marine highlights fleet deployments and expeditionary forces, hinting at actions toward the West Indies while deflecting attention from the Philippines. Admiral Camara commands a mixed battleship force and escorts as Cadiz departures split toward Azores and an unspecified cruise.
Gibraltar correspondent reports Admiral Camara's squadron arrived at Cartagena with Captain Arnot inspecting Lepanto. Destination unclear. likely to stay in touch with home ports and be used to deceive the Americans. Also sighting of the Spanish squadron off Cape Catan near Granada confirms eastern Gulf of Almeria activity.
Reports from Santiago on June 18 19 describe U S forces probing landing sites along a fifteen mile Spanish shore. Transports mass nearby as Rear Admiral Hampson plans to shield a landing with shelling while New York and Massachusetts launches reconnoiter Cabands and Grayagenaco areas. Spanish troops fire heavily forcing a cautious approach and prompting a call to action from Commodore Schley and Captain Philip.
Secretary Long said troops under Rear Admiral Lampoon’s guns are landing near Bulquiero in preparation for the Santiago de Cuba assault. He indicated the operation could reach San Luis or Santiago by midnight with engineers advancing a road link for the march inland. Transports with the First Marine Brigade are due to land within days as Washington registers war activity.
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