09 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1898
Page
1
A garbled OCR entry lists veterinary surgeon and dentist names Onice Neal and Goldings Tate with scattered contact details and duties. It mentions meals and a street address, plus medical offices for A J Anderson and associates with broken phone references. The text resembles a late 19th or early 20th century street directory listing.
Telegraph dispatch reports uncertainty about Sampson and Shafter coordinating pre arranged plans to bombard the entrance of Santiago harbor. Details of the operation remain undisclosed while Sampson and Shafter act under their own discretion to capture Santiago. Communication with Sampson via cable is reportedly difficult.
At 2 p m Alger reported the attack on Suotingy had not begun and appeared postponed. The statement suggested no immediate action was planned despite earlier claims.
A Washington report records an exchange about a potential Santiago fight restart. Alger notes he does not think the bout has resumed, replying to an inquiry at 1:30.
Major General Otis will speed his departure for Manila per Washington orders and may command either Peru or Puebla groups as transports sail by mid next week. Merritt will take governor general duties, while gunboat Bonnington and Admiral Miller movements are noted as plans unfold.
The San Francisco Call reports Lt. Col. Little improving while noting a possible resignation, with mention that the Twentieth Kanexs will join Manus with the fifth expedition sailing around the twentieth. The piece suggests the outcome may not hinge on Little’s resignation status.
At Camp Thomas on July 9 the weekly regimental inspections are under way and general cleaning is in progress. Officers oversee routine duties, with no expectation of an early move altering the schedule.
Reports from Mavnto and Cuba describe a Spanish dispatch ordering Spanish forces to evacuate Cuba within forty eight hours or face bombardment by American forces. The scene reflects rising international pressure as the United States strengthens Navy influence in the region. The Hawaiian annexation commission is named with key figures including Senator Cullom, Morgan, Hitt, Sanford Dole, and W F Frear.
Tierre Loti returned from Spain and warned that the France Spain exchange, already volatile, has worsened dramatically. He praised no alliance with England but cautioned Europe would resist any English gain in the Philippines, viewing it as a dangerous policy precedent.
The State Department and foreign embassies in Washington deny any peace overture, direct or indirect, official or unofficial. Officials say no movement has formed, though they caution rumors may develop into a definite move at any moment.
Mapnip July 9 authorities report Spanish Foreign Minister Almourovar De Ito declares no European power ready to intervene unless the belligerents request it. The note signals limited external involvement unless action is demanded.
Reports from London and other cities deny a New York paper claim that Spain made informal overtures for peace through the British envoy. Otherwise observers debate the opportune moment for Spain to sue for peace while some papers doubt any terms will tempt concessions. In Jamaica starving crowds amid Havana misery are noted as four die and consulates report quiet, yet hardship abounds. Washington unofficially names four of five Hawaiian commissioners inclining to Cullom Morgan Hitt and Dole to head the mission.
Al Ger says Santiago has not surrendered and no battle has occurred. Negotiations for surrender are progressing and Shafter’s advices led to expectation of no battle today. Alger and Corbin declined to detail communications, but the town is said to offer capitulation on conditions not yet accepted.
Sampson reports to the Navy Department that three Spanish ships, the Colon, Maria Teresa, and Vizcaya, have reasonable hopes of preservation. He notes the Colon is in good condition and cables to ships headquarters have been hampered by poor service. The expected assault on the fortifications at the harbor entrance may begin today.
From Playa Del Este July 9 preliminary board report urges immediate salvage of wrecked vessels Vizcaya Maria Teresa and Cristobal Colon with Colon deemed the most valuable if perfect appliances can be sent at once. Also notes Spain’s peace and war factions, German aims at a Philippine coaling station, and other distant dispatches on Cuba and China.
Washington dispatch reports from Shafter show English cable operators in Havana area and cables intact. July 4 near Santiago counts list 22 officers and 208 enlisted killed, 31 officers and 1,208 enlisted wounded, 75 enlisted missing. later updates promise names.
The General Feeling Among American Officers Is That the Garrisen Will Surrender The Spanish authorities consider the surrender and will not answer before tomorrow A cable operator has entered Santiago as Madrid direct is tapped The foregoings report that flags will be hoisted on trenches to reveal the extent of the American lines The aside on black silk cleaning urges methods using naptha ammonia soap bark and gum tragacanth for refreshing stiffness and surface
The War Department reports Randolphs six batteries of artillery the District of Columbia regiment and a regiment of Minolta infantry reached Santiago after leaving Tampa several days ago.
A confidential Aguinaldo reader in London tells Associated Press of a year old pact between Aguinaldo and Captain General Primo de Rivera promising reforms if Philippine leaders left the islands and stirred no revolt for three years. Sagasta denies the pact. The envoy says de Rivera later urged joining against the Americans, which was rejected. He also notes German aims mocked and English becoming official language. Italian government orders cruisers to Philippine Islands.
News notes report Plaudi a three year old race horse sold in New York to Sidnay Paget for 825000. St Joseph council enacts 500 tax on trading check concerns. In Milan Missouri democrats nominate John P Butler for judge after 830 ballots. Albert Davis, 15, fatally crushed by a Hock Inland work train in St Joseph. Byron Cushman of Humboldt shot and killed at Chanute Kansas by Stephen Bells. James Albright convicted of murdering Elliott in Charleston Mississippi County. Mont will be hanged today as governor declines to intervene. One yellow fever case noted with quarantines expected to end in a week.
Kansas City July 9 market report notes cattle receipts at 0 with mixed bids for Texan and native cattle, steers and cows trading around 3.78 to 4.25. hog receipts about 8000 with lower market. light weight and corner stock zoned. Kansas City grainMAIL shows Chicago grain futures slippage and live stock prices, including beves and cows. Chicago grain and live stock summaries indicate slower trade and steady to lower bids.
Desirable building lots on Ohio Street feature choicest location in the town's best residence portion. Abundant space and convenient access appeal to buyers seeking a premier neighborhood setting.
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