24 Jun 1898
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1898
Page
1
Fragmentary notes discuss baseball standings of clubs in the Wostees League and references to American Marines and Cubsa endgame. The readable text is sparse but indicates a historical sports brief with standings and related mentions.
General Nelson Miles regarding reports from Santiago expresses surprise at the latest news. He notes strategic positions, stresses caution, and asserts United States forces remain ready for further actions if required. Local observers gauge the potential impact on allied efforts and supply lines.
Madrid reports Admiral Camara's squadron en route to the Philippines and warns of renewed fighting at Santiago de Cuba. U S forces land at Baquiri near Santiago while naval bombardments target El Morro and surrounding batteries as General Miles and Secretary Alger monitor dispatches.
The auxiliary cruiser Yale sails from Newport News at dusk with the Thirty third Michigan regiment and the thirty-fourth Michigan battalion aboard for an unspecified mission. The departure follows reinforcements moving toward the theater, as reported in the June 24 dispatch.
In Seliree, Kentucky, a boiler blast at J.B. Ramsey's tobacco factory blew engineer John Reader to near atoms and wrecked the building. Gertrude Ramsey and Frank Brown sustained serious injuries in the sapina rooms as the blast tore through the plant. The event is reported with reference to witnesses and local emergency response.
Washington reports Germany remains neutral and trustworthy amid wartime tensions. German assurances to the state department emphasize good faith, while Manila cable gaps and Dewey's defense of lives and property are cited as proof no German force intrusion has occurred.
Secretary Long wrestles with conflicting interests in Lieutenant Hobson's case. He aims to reward Hobson for his feat without injustice to other meritorious officers. If Hobson is promoted to lieutenant commander, the rank would imply a historicly great award.
The report praises Captain Clark for exceptional seamanship in bringing out the battleship Oregon during a famed cruise, noting his promotion and the commendation of officers in the Manila Bay engagement. Captain Sigsby is also highlighted for sacrifice during naval service connected to Manila.
Washington Jane 4 Arrangements have been made by the war department by which reports of all engagements will be made to the adjutant general of the army. Commanding officers of all units will forward written reports after every battle or engagement. Monthly returns from independent batteries will go directly to the adjutant general. The notice also covers blockades and foreign marine movements.
A cloudburst near Altoona yesterday killed John Hubbell and Mrs N A Anders ton. Walnut creek washed out 40 feet, flooding Burlington railroad tracks and the miller area. Galesbury Vitrified Brick company yards were damaged.
Carrollton Kentucky ex sheriff Jane M James Sallenger died at Eagle Station near Carrollton after suffering hydrophobia. He was bitten on the hand by a dog April 86 and began showing symptoms days later, escalating until his death.
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