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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1898
Page
1
Dispatch from Suarren describes American lines advancing despite dummy guns in trenches. Epanteh Firlog shown weak and not damaging to Americans as messages from the front warn Saplagu may fall within twenty four hours. Spanish reinforcements suffer poor contact and distress persists at Saplagu.
Wasarauron reports a flag of truce has been used since 2 p m to discuss surrender terms as lines reach Sop im down to the bay. Casualties are few with two batteries expected to be presented tomorrow. Suffering amid Santiago evacuees remains severe and relief efforts proceed amid limited success.
A dispatch from July 12 reports General Shafter claiming his lines surround the town and would be strengthened. He says the town is garrisoned and a day of truce is ended as the enemy contemplates surrender at dawn.
An official Philippine Islands dispatch reports Aguinaldo patrolling the coast with a merchant navy squadron. Two insurgent bands at Cebu are defeated, and three insurgent leaders are captured and shot, signaling intensified military action.
A Vienna dispatch to the Chronicle reports semi official word that the powers at Madrid have expressed to Sagasta the desire to open peace negotiations.
Secretary of State Day announced after entering the cabinet that no peace overtures of any kind had been made. The statement was issued from Washington on July 12.
Reports from Mapu and San Francisco detail peace terms tied to Cuba while a Chicago judge chairs a Democratic platform address. New York courts sentence Martha Place for murder, with electrocution planned in August. Dover exposes a deadly Laflin powder works blast killing fifteen, including guards.
A balloon burst during a 500 foot fall at Electric Park injures Mile Nevins and leaves Prof. Cohn alive after a 100 foot fall of her parachute. The event drew thousands as the craft dropped from 8000 feet and Nevins survived with minor injuries.
At 3 p m Alger reported no new word from Shafter since forenoon dispatch. department believes surrender still contemplated as fog of truce lingers and enemy negotiates terms.
Waimaniton July 12. Expectation runs high that Santiago will soon fall to American forces. Reports say Spain may have evacuated the town leaving behind only a small guard to conceal the retreat. Miles reports arrival of troops from Tamya Charleston and New York and that the line of investment is extending. Miles will not command operations as Alger and cabinet members anticipate another surrender rather than a large assault. Watson's squadron readied for early dispatch with ships charted for Atlantic Mediterranean and Pacific routes.
Danish authorities inform the U S consul that 8000 tons of U S coal in St Thomas harbor are contraband of war. Any removal will be resisted by German French and Italian warships in the harbor and nearby waters. Cricksmaton reports hundreds of recruits for the First brigade joining Charleston by order of General Mites.
Capt. Gen Blanco seeks to slip a 2,500 ton steamer from a Mexican port past the American blockade to deliver food and ammunition to Havana. The vessel named Montevideo is at Vera Cruz with 2,000,000 cartridges aboard after loading food, while the U.S. consul protests clearance to the Mexican government.
A Spanish noncommissioned officer says the defense of Santiago remains grim yet not hopeless. He notes adequate food and health, cheerful mood after Saturday pay, and readiness to fight when called. Estimates 5,000 deserters are outside the city while creditors win a small dividend from State Nations Bank in Wichita.
Estimates show Gen Shafter's available fighting force at about 22 850 after reinforcements and casualties. Original expedition counted 16 000 with about 10 000 additional expeditions, totaling 26 000, minus roughly 3 000 casualties and sickness. Casualties before Santiago tallied 1 505.
A Pittsburgh Post summary notes Col Von Bieberstein argues Russia could approach India's borders via Turkestan and Herat but would face a long supply and mountain campaign. British rear lines, Indian troops, naval power, and possible Afghan or Turkish actions could counter, with many uncertain outcomes and potential French involvement.
The 692 Spanish sailors from Admiral Cervera’s squadron are housed on Seavey’s Island awaiting their fate. Captain Meroy bid adieu by embracing and kissing each man as he walked the line, moving the crew to tears and earning praise for his conduct. Guards guard the new barracks as a double fence and barbed wire enclose the 100 acre island near Fort Conprise.
Washington reports the bureau of statistics marks a remarkable export year with wheat, corn, oats, rye, pork, beef, cotton and mineral oils forming a large export share. Wheat and flour exports reached 2.5 billion bushels, second only to 1804’s 5.645 million bushels, while corn exports topped prior years with 200.9 million bushels valued at 173.2 million dollars. Oats and rye also show strong growth, with oats and meal nearly doubling the prior year.
The Good Times team set a new record in a road race from Mor ria Park to Woodmensten Inn Westchester with four horses beating Vanderbilt led by Willie K. Townsend urged by a feminine voice. The race ended with Good Times ahead by over an hour at Waldorf Astoria gate. Frances Hodgson Burnett secures divorce from Dr Swan M Burnett Judge Hogan grants decree citing abandonment and lack of support.
The cabinet decided to remove all submarine mines protecting US harbors and rivers. The move, opposed by commercial centers, aims to boost commerce despite fears of foreign incursions. The War Department ordered mines removed from waterways nationwide amid protests and assurances of future defense.
Madrid rumor claims resignations handed to Segasta who will form a new cabinet with Gamaze Navarre Rodergo Almoduvar De Rio Rias and Gen Chin Chilla Campos named captain general of Madrid. Col Smith ordered to muster 40 teams for Cuba service and fifty mule packers. Detective hires guard Weyler amid fears of Carlista links. Havana reports Cervera victory while a Santiago deserter says Spanish army is in bad shape. Three Spanish torpedo boats near New Cadiz.
Baseball results show Fallons defeat St. Louis 10 to 4 at New York New York with Ab Boatao-Doston and Lauiaville among scorers. Other games include Chicago beating Washington 7 2 and Philadelphia 9 Cleveland with mixed outcomes across leagues.
The Netherlands reports rapid growth in its overseas domains from 1870 to Amsterdam figures. East Indies cover 769000 square miles with 33 million people, while home Holland remains small at 12,000 square miles and about 4.5 million residents. Imports and exports of the East Indies reach 150 million dollars, and colonial governance rises with minimal European friction.
Market receipts show strength across cattle hogs and feeders with overall steady to strong tone. Grain and soybean futures reflect mixed to firmer bids with reports from Kansas City and Chicago markets and notes on feedstuff demand.
A fragment notes inexpensive lots in the south Lawrence area with convenient access to the University and transportation links. The text emphasizes affordable acreage and easy mobility.
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