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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1898
Page
1
June 29 report from Siboney via Kingston details Shafter Garcia and Sampson confident of victory as troops close to Santiago. Garcia and Shafter forge unity while Sampson’s fleet blocks Cervera. Spaniards brace for a fierce defense and Cuban ally readiness.
From Guantanamo Bay to Playa del Este on June 26 rough riders and cavalrymen marked graves west of the battlefield after last Friday’s fight with Spanish forces. Officers recall a brutal engagement with Roosevelt praising his men while Capron died in action after refusing aid.
The report says Morro castle near Santiago is about to be stormed as Gen Went presses forward with his division and Gen Kent’s troops occupy a strong position on the Spanish left bank. The capture would give control of the harbor entrance and permit safer mine removal. Admiral Sampson orders careful gun training toward Morro.
Two thousand Cuban troops under Brig Gen Sanchez arrived from Ascuradores aboard Leona and reached Siboney after a heavy surf crossing. They stood proudly as they shouted Cuba libre, while Russian German Japanese and Swedish observers showed astonishment at their enthusiasm and endurance. The tired veterans, many macheteros from prior wars, rushed to food and prepared to march toward Santiago with American forces.
Annie Booker seeks divorce from husband Charles claiming infidelity. Mary S. Myers petitions for separation, alleging Charles is confined in the state prison.
C H Walcott advocates acetylene gas for country houses and stores as safer and easier to light than coal oil. He notes lighting a house with acetylene requires only one lamp setup, contrasting with coal oil usage. Location: 143 Ni Pennsylvania-stone.
Mrs Maggie Johnson dies after her husband John Johnson confronts her at the Twiname home near Haughville. He fires through the breast and abdomen, killing her, then escapes as detectives pursue him. Twinames recount past brutality and a prior revolver incident at their home.
SHOCKED Will Beach a local Republican figure, elected mayor in the regiment raised by W. M. Backus, has struggled to win a governor's commission. A year and a half ago a disputed exchange with Gov. Matunt over custodian Mr. West allegedly derailed Beach's political prospects.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for warmer, fair conditions. Wednesday night remains fair and skies stay clear to partly cloudy Thursday. Temperature readings include 68 at 7 am, 86 at 7 pm, with noon reading 78.
Librarian W E Henry issues a bulletin from the forthcoming Indiana authors catalogue. The list is incomplete and limited to items the state library contains but aims to prompt responses from students and writers for a future, more complete bibliography. Contributions are sought in any form to aid future work.
The State board of charities will fund a new poor asylum at Corydon replacing a long disgraceful structure. A new jail will rise in Peru replacing the existing unsanitary, rattle-trap facility. The Jasper poor asylum, modern in every respect, is nearing completion.
An old promotional snippet urges feeding horses Janes Dustless Oats to keep them healthy, with a cryptic 10c price note and a teaser for a Pro Bono Cigar offer at Sc. The fragment hints at a period-era ad style and product branding.
8000 Spanish troops under Gen Pando move with pack trains toward Santiago from Manzanillo while 59 miles from the besieged city. Gen Shafter reports heavy seas hindering disembarkation yet 4000 men are ashore and work continues as the fleet blocks the harbor. Continuous firing causes heavy damage and evacuates casualties amid the ongoing siege.
General Shafter reports to the War Department that Santiago could be carried by assault in 48 hours after field survey. He delays action until guns are in position and troops are stronger while Spaniards weaken. He denies yellow fever reports and cites excellent health and weather.
Special dispatch places Admiral Cervera's squadron entrenched at a high hill overlooking the entrance to Santiago harbor. The fleet commander is reported safe from American shellfire but unable to threaten U S warships or target Gen. Shafter's forces from that point.
A navy department bulletin details bombardment of Santiago batteries on the 11th and the Guantanamo fort destruction on the 17th by the Texas Marblehead and Suwanee. It notes Lt Harlow praising Cadets Hart and Powell, Garcia and staff visiting the flagship, Cuban support near Guantanamo, and Commander McCalla’s energetic aid.
A Madrid interview with a naval officer mocks the Manila squadron voyage plan. He claims the Camara ships are in a scandalous, extensively repaired, barely seaworthy state and that the destroyers will not venture far, arguing Spain keeps them away from the Americans.
London reports England through the Egyptian government will not obstruct Camara's passage via the Suez canal. High officials say delaying the Spanish fleet is possible but unnecessary, arguing it aids the United States. Once east of Suez, the Spanish squadron would have weak protection and could break down far from help.
Distress in Madrid has driven the guardians of the poor, led by Senor Aguillera the civil governor, to intervene to prevent starvation. They distributed bacon beans potatoes and bread to the neediest at the Santa Christina asylum on Tuesday as crowds packed the streets. The police failed to control the eager masses, highlighting the war's impact on the city’s lower classes.
Gen Merritt spoke in San Francisco detailing how he would seize the Philippines after a conference with Admiral Dewey. He announced a forthcoming proclamation to correct islanders' beliefs about the invaders, stating he would protect their worship while securing possession. Merritt sailed aboard the Newport amid a cheering crowd and press attention from London and New York papers.
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