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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1898
Page
2
The Spanish claim to have destroyed the American cruiser Merrimac as the U S auxiliary steamer attempted to force the harbor entry at Cape Haytien. Reports from Santiago de Cuba describe a torpedo hit that caused a bow-first sinking with several prisoners taken.
From Port au Prince dated June 3 the American fleet resumes bombardment of Santiago de Cuba fortifications at eight. The Merrimac, listed as a collier, reportedly passed the defenses but was torpedoed and sank with six sailors missing. casualties unknown. Excitement grows in the city as locals join the fight on the heights.
Baltimore reports the government purchased the Merrimac from the Lone Star company in April. The vessel, formerly the Norwegian Solveig, was nearly destroyed by fire at Newport News in 1896. Built in Newcastle, England, in 1894, she measured 330 feet long, 44 feet beam, with a net tonnage of 2193. She departed Norfolk after fitting for government use about a month ago.
Key West June 3. News from the south Cuban waters centers on the American fleet’s actions at Santiago de Cuba harbor. Reports say the squadron there may be reinforced and is strong enough to face the Spanish navy. The second Cadiz fleet departure prompts no unease. A large harbor of ships coaling and provisioning signals busy operations ahead. 243 prisoners of war on prize ships are paroled and to be sent back to Spain next week aboard Catalina and Miguel rover. Military prisoners at Fort McPherson remain unaffected.
Key West reports from June 3 that Caribbean heat on US Navy ships causes extreme hardship in fire rooms where temperatures reach 160 degrees. Despite exhaustion and some men being carried from posts, no fatalities are reported. Ice water is forbidden. only warm water with meat is provided to keep crews functioning. Officers note many refuse to quit and are kept at their posts by orders.
English newspaper correspondents Whightam and Robinson were captured after landing from a yacht in Havana. They have been released owing to representations by the British consul.
Kingston reports conflicting signals on the Cadiz squadron's voyage. English sources claim it has sailed, while Senor De Castro, the Spanish consul, doubts the fleet has left Cadiz to go to the West Indies and believes Admiral Cervera can defend him alone.
The Crystal at 140 Worthen Street opposite City Hall houses the citys largest ice chest. It will store 50 barrels of ale 49 barrels of chest lager and 30 tons of ice. This summer you wont need to go to the seashore to stay cool.
A local admonition argues bad management keeps people poor while planning ahead saves time and money. It advises keeping Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at home versus waiting for a doctor, and contrasts costs. Fore sale by Ellingswood Co. at Merrimack Central and Middlesex Central corners.
A unique London banquet at the Hotel Cecil brought 600 Britons and Americans together to promote goodwill between nations. Flags of both nations adorned the room, speakers praised the American Revolution, and toasts were offered to Queen Victoria and the U.S. President as the Star Spangled Banner and God Save the Queen played.
In St. Petersburg on June 3 officials reported 1000 natives attacked a Russian post garrisoned by 300 infantry at Andijan in Ferghana province, Turkestan. Twenty soldiers were killed and ten wounded in a rare large scale Central Asian clash.
Captain Sigsbee recounts aboard the St. Paul the pursuit of the Spanish fleet bottled up at Santiago de Cuba. He details coal captures, target practice, and interactions with Schley, Sampson, and press boats while delivering dispatches to Washington.
Washington June 3 An important part of the projected expeditionary force to Santiago province is said to be already on its way to the southern coast of Cuba. A battalion of engineers siege and field trains and infantry companies left the Florida coast at least twenty four hours ago. The movement, kept strictly secret, aims to precede the main body and cooperate with Commodore Schley.
Washington observers say the main assault on Santiago may be postponed until reinforcements reach from Tampa. No transports have yet boarded, and the voyage will take several days. Naval officers note harbor obstructions by the Cristobal Colon and Reina Mercedes that could hinder capture. The cruiser Cincinnati is in Hampton Roads for boiler repairs expected to take about 20 days.
The navy department will send Gun Boat Bennington to join Admiral Dewey at Manila along with Monterey and Monadnock. Bennington is at Honolulu and may return to Mare Island for overhaul before sailing. Monterey and Monadnock will be towed most of the way to Manila to ensure self propulsion if storms or enemy ships arise.
The second expedition to the Philippines may depart Tuesday or Wednesday but is delayed as five transports are not ready. No cargo supplies have been loaded on China, Zealandia, or Colon. The Van Alan and City of Para will join the Ohio and Centennial in forming the third transport fleet. The Morgan City may join, carrying 800 men. Monterey arrived from Mare Island and awaits the Brutus before sailing to Manila.
The account chronicles a frail boy battling lung fever and wasting illness. Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People allegedly revived him, with testimony from Mrs. Williams and Dr N A Jones. The piece promotes the remedy as a cure for wasting diseases and nervous disorders, noting price and availability.
Washington reports measures will render Manila harbor impregnable. The city of Peking carried mines to the Far East to arm monitors Monterey and Monadnock, with Bennington slated to reinforce Dewey’s squadron. Monitors and gunboats expected to deter Spain’s Pelayo and Carlos V. Olympia may be recalled, Philadelphia and Yorktown timing noted.
In Madrid the minister of war said troops would be ready to depart if required as the Chamber weighs sending a Spanish expedition to the Philippines. The session also debated Castelar's prose attacking the Queen Regent, with Sagasta defending parliamentary immunity and the crown's inviolability. Castelar, in Allicante, stated he will not travel to Madrid to defend himself.
Germany’s Geira arrived in Mexico City after failing to salute the American fleet citing naval custom. Mexican officers decorated Chapultepec and graves of American soldiers, while local papers praise the Grand Army post for monument decoration honoring soldiers killed in the 1847 war.
Mr P Ketcham of Pike City Cal says Cham berlain s Pain Balm gave relief during his brother s late sickness from sciatic rheumatism. Many others testify to prompt relief from pain this liniment affords. For sale by Ellingwood Co at Merrimack Central and Middlesea Central streets.
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