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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1898
Page
2
The First Regiment of South Dakota volunteers left for San Francisco en route to the Philippines. Troops departed under a drizzly sky with a three-section train, bands playing patriotic tunes, and farewell crowds bidding adieu.
Second division Frost corps of the volunteer army under Brigadier General Poland engaged in a morning battle. About 10,000 men fought. the fighting occurred along the Brother ton road and in woodlands. Second brigade faced a larger force from the First brigade with heavy losses claimed by the attackers. Report says the engagement yielded no injuries to officers and served as training for future actions.
The report details Spanish admiral Cervera trapped at Santiago by Commodore Schley. American scouts and warships near Puerto Rico and Cuba monitor the fleet’s movements. If San Juan or nearby ports are attacked, ships and wounded will be sent to Key West as reinforcements arrive.
Montreal report claims a Spaniard spy list in the United States was stolen from a house shared by Lieutenant Carrinito and Senhor Iu Mose on Copper Street. Detectives probe a supposed U S government link with Chief Killart implicated. Killert’s arrest, alibi claims, and a $50,000 payoff offer surface amid frantic city activity.
Washington June 1 The war department reports tentative plans for an expedition toward Puerto Rico under General Shafter with about 5 000 men. Before landing at Bandawi the force may move to Sandijaro to support fore Seliley and secure the objective, with possible transfer of Shafter’s troops to Puerto Rico.
Local papers condemn the United States auxiliary ship Hatvukd for enabling the shipment of 600 to 750 tons of dand at Khige ton, Jaunties. The statements allege violation of neutrality and spark widespread concern about adherence to international law.
Cable from Manila dated May 27 notes serious illness aboard the United States cruiser Lexington. Reports claim Spaniards poisoned the ship’s crew, prompting Commodore Dewey to halt bombardment if the Spaniards stop strengthening their position. By May 22 the pledge appeared broken and Dewey resumed firing, with work halted and no injuries reported. Ant-British demonstrations at Manila grow louder as foreign residents seek refuge.
Washington dispatch reports President notifies Speaker Reed of possible executive use to admit Hawaii promptly if obstruction ends. Army mobilization details unclear as War Department confirms embarkation of regulars from Tampa will proceed soon.
Washington reports the war department launched a military invasion of Cuba with about twenty five transports ready to carry roughly 20,000 regulars and 24,000 volunteers from Tampa and Mobile. Four separate landings are planned at distinct points with convoys under Admiral Sampson protecting across the Florida Straits.
Washington reports a near final reciprocity deal with France after negotiations led by U S plenipotentiaries. The accord lowers U S import duties on pork, canned meats, fruit, wool, and spirits while France reduces tariffs on certain French goods, with a June 3 effective date and proclamations anticipated.
An American warship signals the Watch station at the harbor entrance near Cape Haytien. The report notes expected dispatches Friday and mentions uncertainty about the ship's departure from Jolitey amid tense observations.
Washington reports indicate no substantial basis formed for joint control or special trade provisions between the United States and Great Britain in talks on commerce and canal policy. Diplomatic circles caution against premature expectations while noting progress on reciprocity concerns under the Dingley tariff and ongoing arbitration debates surrounding the Monroe doctrine.
Hong Kong police seized a cache of contraband storm gear being shipped to the United States via Tong Kong. The seizure involved a vessel named Zafiro and closely tracked flows to American cruisers. Authorities reported fortifications near Correjeldara island and Mavita bay as part of a broader wartime stance.
A damaged fragment recalls a memorial sentiment about Gettysburg and Civil War heroes, mentioning May and Kingston Jamaica with references to warships Bantingo harbor and Spanish fleet, but the text is garbled and difficult to confirm a clear event, date, or location. The piece preserves scattered names and phrases without a coherent report.
Washington dispatch reports President and military leaders expect a swift battle at Santiago de Cuba within 24 hours. General Miles prepares 15,000-man landing, with 9,000 expected for the siege, while Cervera’s fleet and convoy movements influence final strategy.
The British steamer Restormel, hired to thin the blockading fleet, was brought in with heavy damage after a collision near Morro Castle. Owned by Restormel Steamship Company of Cardiff, she carried 400 tons of Welsh coal for Cervera’s fleet and was captured under Morro Castle on May 25.
A friendly outburst in Canada hailed Anglo-Saxon unity and US ties. In Toronto Central Congregational Church more than 2,000 attended as photos of Queen Victoria and President McKinley were shown and stars and stripes decorations adorned the hall. A United States consul letter urged close relations, while sermons urged federation and liberating the oppressed through Anglo-Saxon enterprise.
Intelligence reports a Cuban force of 300 cavalry and 500 infantry attacked Medina in Santa Clara, holding the town for two hours. Spanish reinforcements arrived, and two hours later the Spanish retook Medina. Cuban casualties included four killed and three wounded. Spaniards suffered heavier losses with sixty-three wounded and numerous dead. Resources seized included rifles and 0,000 rounds of ammunition.
May 21 New York Dewey victory revives rope industry with Manila hemp as raw material. Mills in New York and across the United States boost prices and profits while many cordage firms face receivership. Some look to combine manufacturers to control hemp supply. others await U S protectorate status over Manila to stabilize markets.
In Chicago and Tong Kong dated May 28, officials dispute rumors about the Loniton renter’s agency and a supposed defeat of Santiggo and Rinipxon. A Manila arrival reports an U S drive amid unclear provisions and warnings.
Cadiz reports the spininh reseree squadron under Abdulrat Camaray has departed Cadiz en route to the Philippines. The open sea maneuvering period precedes transit toward the Far East with official authorities noting the mission aims to demonstrate naval strength amid regional tensions.
May 8 1898 reports Major General Shafter ordered to Tampa to embark regulars and volunteers for Cuban invasion. Sampson's fleet to convoy landings. censorship planned at Tampa and Key West. Seventy first New York, Tenth Cavalry, Lakeland troops to Tampa. Rough Riders bound for Tampa. naval reserve train movements toward Key West.
London's Westminster Abbey hosted the state funeral for William Ewart Gladstone with the nation paying tribute. Political and religious leaders attended as his remains lay in an ornate bier before the altar, near the tomb of his lifelong rival, Benjamin Disraeli.
A Madrid dispatch reports a crowd of Spaniards celebrating after Aguinaldo received arms and plunder from Dewey. The event sparked furor among rival factions as tensions rose following the Philippine handover.
Uneven dispatches claim Cape Haytien and Miportune Amentoni Racenwa signal continued American influence. Reports describe tension with Cuba and Spain, noting inconclusive details about a mysterious ally and a possible signal from Schley Wilson to Mole St. Nicholas.
The United States cruiser Torey Yued reached Kingston harbor this morning after departing the American fleet yesterday noon. The dispatch notes Spantat warships bottled up offshore while Harvard and other units move in from St Thomas and the West Indies, with Priesland sailing Thursday night for Curacao.
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