22 Jun 1898
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1898
Page
1
Chicago June notes show mixed grain and provision prices with No 2 red futures steady to higher and declines in some staples. The scene includes marginal shifts in corn and oats, with demand signals from wholesale markets and state exchanges. U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice decision referenced, noting a dismissal by Judge Ball, tied to a social event in the report context.
The record notes government actions following President M Kintey's declaration of war against Socialia. Authorities report mobilizations, policy shifts, and international posture adjustments. The piece underscores ongoing measures and regional implications of the conflict.
Newport News prepares for new deployment as an expedition sails to Cuba with additional troops. Officials report increased forces ready for transport and mission details await confirmation.
War updates from Camp Thomas and Washington detail 14 000 U S troops off Santiago and Cuban guerrillas aiding Marines amid blockades. Navy reports 4000 armed Cubans in bushwhacking roles while Merritt considers Manila transport plans and Philadelphia may lead the next expedition. Communities discuss blockade effectiveness and camp drills at Camp Thomas and Alger.
London reports General Blanco sends six battalions to guard the coast of Santiago de Cuba as sixty vessels, believed to carry American expeditionary forces, approach. Admiral Sampson indicates landing of Shafter's troops will be delayed several days amid calm in Havana and a fever alert.
A Havana despatch reports about 60 additional ships, many carrying troops, appearing off Santiago de Cuba. The advance fleet under Rear Admiral Samip and Commodore Sohley is described as poised for imminent engagement with Spanish forces in the area.
General Shafter on Seguranca met with General Garcia in Cuba to review landing plans. A cautious approach was outlined with small detachments to be landed at multiple coast points to avoid Spanish attacks while engineers prep a large troop movement.
An official Havana dispatch reports an American vessel bombarded the town of Onanda in Santa Clara province for three hours. The attack damaged houses and shops before the ship retired after joint defense by troops and the gunboat Dependiente. Also noted, Hong Kong orders US troopship Zafiro to leave Chinese waters immediately, denying mail and cargo.
Louisville physicians struggle with a strange blood poisoning case involving Frank Collins bitten on the hand by a house fly in a dead room. Swelling appeared within minutes and rapidly worsened as doctors searched for the source of poisonous matter in the room. Medical staff caution the patient remains in danger while investigations continue.
In Barbourville Kentucky on June 22 a group of 60 deaf young men filed an application for a company of state guards. They accompanied their petition with signatures from county residents. The document references general Feapabet and a local headline context.
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