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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1898
Page
3
Ancient Morro Fort in the Puerto Rican capital was quickly leveled to a heap of ruins. The dismantling left little standing and sent debris across the area. City authorities oversee the aftermath and safety zones are established around the site.
Washington reports Admiral Sampsons fleet including the Iowa and New York bombard San Juan de Puerto Rico. Spanish fortifications suffer heavy fire as the battleships and monitors breach walls. Report notes no American casualties and the town’s inhabitants flee as ships enter the harbor.
Disjointed report describes naval action around Corregidor and Montejo near Manila. It mentions Spanish, Panay, and morea of San Juan, with ships Maine and Detroit involved and heavy gunfire as command signals are fired.
A detailed reminiscence describes ships including the Maine and New York bombarding San Juan de Puerto Rico. Admirals countered shore fortifications with rapid broadsides and monitors advancing, while Spanish defenders fought back amid smoke and destruction. The scene recalls the daring naval attack and the gallant resistance.
The Navy Department sent the cruiser Charleston from San Francisco to the Philippines with ammunition for Admiral Dewey's squadron. Troops will be shipped to Manila aboard the City of Pekin to seize and hold the port, while campaigns in Cuba and Puerto Rico continue. The War Department reports 73,000 volunteers and 25,000 regulars, totaling about 100,000 ready for occupation, with more to join.
Government pledges order and peace in Manta with extra funds if needed. Major Gert Mitee directs troop mobilization from the Six Winton wall of the Mississippi river toward Ghickatinten national park and Washington D C. Major Gen Wesley Merritt leads the Department of the East to the Philippine Islands in preparation for the expedition with Admiral Power.
Rioting spread across Milan on Sunday leaving hundreds dead and thousands wounded. Troops clashed with insurgents in Via Bomtra and Via Tork no as martial law spread to twenty five provinces. Public offices and schools closed under artillery guard.
Report recounts the siege of San Juan Puerto Rico with American bombardment. It notes the harbor defenses, the city’s wall, and civilian panic as Spanish officials and refugees flee. Starvation and price inflation plague Havana and surrounding colonies as Blanco strengthens batteries and troops.
Shanghai advices report massacres near Manila with insurgents attacking Spanish forces and civilians. Admiral Montejo reportedly killed at Cavite shore. Hospital San Jose burned by shells. Sisters of Charity killed. A trading vessel report says a Spanish gunboat and US gunboat Concord clashed with a Spanish ship sunk. only two Spanish vessels left in Asiatic waters.
In Cardenas harbor Cuba on a Wednesday afternoon the torpedo boat Winslow and the gunboats Wilmington and Hudson engaged Spanish gunboats and shore batteries. The Winslow was hit and destroyed its forward boiler. Lieut. Baxter and several crew were killed or wounded. The Wilmington fired on the batteries while the Winslow was towed clear. several Spaniards were killed or wounded as the harbor battle continued for about thirty five minutes.
Sixty thousand soldiers under General Miles poised for immediate invasion of Cuba with transports sailing from Tampa. Infantry sent to Tampa while cavalry heads to New Orleans and Mobile, hospital supplies loaded, and Cuban officers sail with regular troops. Administration also weighs tasks for Admiral Dewey in the Far East as Manila remains in American hands.
The Agricultural Department reports Spain trade from 1888 to 1897 shows a decline since 1883, with total imports and exports at low levels. U S exports to Spain are largely agricultural, led by cotton and tobacco, while Spanish imports are mainly fruits, oats, and wine. The 1897 balance favors the United States at about 7.28 million dollars.
In a naval operation near Cuba three ships the Marblehead Nashville and Windward attempted to cut cables linking Havana to the outside world. The action left several wounded, destroyed a lighthouse fort and outposts at Cienfuegos, and left Blanco effectively separated from Spanish authorities.
Government orders all cable companies to block any one way or two way messages in or from Spanish officials. The move aims to stop any coded or cipher exchanges tied to Allied efforts and blocks open messages that could relay information impacting the war with Spain.
Ny Neel of Abbiety reports from Manila aboard the Allervan dispatch boat Hugh Mc Culloch that no change has occurred in securing a career in the city and Lamine remains. An incoming Spanish ship captured by a rival engine entered Manila Harbor. the Spaniards had cruised the southern islands for sixteen months. Admiral Dever promoted, hoisted his flag amid salutes. Willams landed at Cavite as the garrison evacuated. insurgents welcomed him with enthusiasm, a crowd of 248 shouting Viva los Americanos.
The fragment cites multiple newspapers from New York and Washington mockingly debating Spanish naval actions. It notes public calls for victory and peace under Dewey style argument, with references to battleships sunk and vigilance in the Atlantic theater.
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