15 Sep 1898
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1898
Page
1
A Havana dispatch conveys hostile views on the United States war, describing it as unjustifiable and detailing the Cuban Governor General's position. The piece cites U.S. actions, Ministerial statements, and opinions on the conflict, noting tensions and calls for peace or intervention debates within American and Cuban spheres.
From Manila dated September 16 a war department update notes higher morale and improved conditions as insurgent forces largely withdraw in response to Demands. About 2,900 insurgents have already disengaged while remaining pockets resist in select districts. Spanish prisoners are held temporarily near the walled city as authorities tally progress.
Transportation ship Chapetoo under General Wilson lands its sixteenth corps and divers units from Porto Rico and New York. Reports describe movement of troops, artillery, and support elements toward the Monasylvania railroad area. Separate items note Kansas soldiers and a spate of local incidents, including a fatal fever death and a crime story, with broader political observations and party leanings.
Gen Shafter’s public report details the Santiago expedition from its embarkation to the fall of the city. He credits officers, notes supply and hospital challenges, and explains troop dispositions, reconnaissance, and the plan to land near Waquiri with feints at Culos and Cabanas. The narrative covers Garcia Cantillo’s forces, transportation limits, and the hardships of terrain and disease. also mentions Cuban and American leadership, and the casualties and logistics shaping the campaign.
National scene as First Ohio volunteer cavalry from Cleveland forcibly takes control of a tourist sleeper car train at Walon station Columbus late last night. An armed guard surrounds the cars after resistance from railroad officials, with Major Webster Hays and the district passenger agent finally resolving the standoff and the train proceeding on a special.
A historical note on the shift from cast iron to built up guns. It explains the long steel tube with jackets and hoops, breech loaders, and the move from single-piece barrels to multi-part assemblies. Also describes projectiles, armor piercing capability, and includes a humorous conundrum and telegram-era quips.
Mountes police arrived at West Mine area as plasterers strike sparks a riot in St Louis. A ton janiyn worker William Bane is fatally wounded while three others badly hurt. Officers pursue rioters in a running fight after a volley of bullets. authorities deploy all available police to capture participants.
An analysis contrasts age in civil and world wars, noting many Civil War generals were in their 40s to 80s while earlier regular officers rose to leadership. It highlights figures like Grant, Sherman, Meade, and Hooker, and comments on youth versus experience shaping command in major conflicts. The piece cites Roosevelt and other officers, reflecting on age and capability in wartime leadership.
Kansas City September first crowds lined downtown as the Third and Fifth regiments totaling 2400 war-seasoned soldiers marched through Kauss Cley's Streets. Witnesses praised their soldierly bearing and readiness, belatedly earning glory for their city.
Market notes from Kamman Cite Missouri on September first show active grain trading and cattle receipts. Texas cattle and native steers feature in bid and ask levels with mixed loads, while Western markets display varied prices for stockers and feeders.
The notice lists multiple rail excursion fares and round trip prices from towns like Topeka Wichita Ottawa Leavenworth and Council Grove. Dates run September through October with limits ranging from 16 to 21 days and various events such as fairs and shows cited. Prices include 5.40 to 9.92 round trips and special one way rates.
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