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Newspaper
Lorain County Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1898
Page
3
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News recounts the battle of Santiago de Cuba as the last Spanish squadron under Cervera is captured. The Brooklyn leads the pursuit with Oregon and Texas, the fleet sustains casualties, and Commodore Schley's force accepts surrender as the ships anchor near Santiago. A desperate Spanish night assault tests American lines, but U.S. Gatlings and infantry repulse the attack with significant enemy losses.
The fragmentary text recounts heavy casualties and wounded among troops facing Spanish forces. It notes roughly 180 dead or wounded, with many dying after being wounded, and emphasizes bravery of soldiers, including regiments under heavy fire and the perception of the enemy’s ineffectual stance.
Madrid rumors claim Admiral Cervera’s squadron defeated and Spanish forces hard pressed. reports from London relay civic tensions and talks of possible peace. Chronicle and Standard comment on the government’s inability to secure stability as protests and calls for resistance spread.
Reports from numerous states indicate good to excellent crop conditions across grains hay and corn with timely growth and favorable weather. Wheat and barley advance toward harvest in many regions while oats rye and clover show encouraging yields.
A garbled wartime dispatch describes thirteen inch shells and fleet maneuvers involving Admiral Cervera and Captain Go.Mscarha. It recounts engagements with Spanish ships, torpedo boats, and shore bombardment, noting fleet movements toward a suspected coastal objective and casualties among crews. The piece also touches on a Berlin war correspondent’s view of American armor and artillery and reports on a naval veteran’s death in San DiegoAlongside there are scattered weather and crop notes, a large fire in a southern city section, and a Red Cross transport with wounded from Santiago de Cuba.
A major fire destroyed six stables and caused extensive damage at a St Louis stock yard. Several horses were injured or killed as flames swept through stalls and outbuildings. Fire crews arrived quickly but the blaze had already devastated multiple structures and garages. Names tied to the losses include Bernays, Fashion, Perdowes, and others. Authorities assess the blaze as likely of incendiary origin with losses around ten thousand dollars.
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