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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1898
Page
3
Detailed dispatches describe the plan to isolate Santiago de Cuba by severing cables and blocking outside aid. Commodore Schley and Admiral Sampson strengthen the blockade while insurgents provide harbor maps and lifelines from the Cape Verde fleet.
Washington June 9 It is believed the first reinforcements for Sampson s fleet have arrived today off Santiago. About 800 marines under Lieut Col Huntington sailed three days ago from Key West on the steamer Panther. The marines had been encamped on the beach at Key West for some days.
Key West June 9 four suspicious ships thought to be Spanish warships attempted to elude the blockading squadron off Havana and enter the port. A government tug from Cardenas relayed a warning as a gunboat pursued them between Salt Cay and Padre Del Cruz light. The four vessels, a battleship two cruisers and a torpedo boat, signaled with three mast headlights and then went dark. The chase ended with the vessels eluding capture, possibly including the British cruiser Talbot.
Off Santiago on June 9 the Marblehead and other ships severed Cuban cables, isolating the island while Sampson’s fleet bombarded Santiago Harbor. The vamos? Insurgents cooperated on land as a temporary base is considered. Communications with Washington remain open through buoyed ends. The objective was to enable troop landings and was declared achieved.
Reported first force of 800 marines under Lt Col Huntington sailed from Key West aboard the Panther to land near Santiago. Navy officials expect Admiral Sampson to secure a beachhead as regular troops join later. Unconfirmed reports claim marines seized near Caimanara and hills, with Tampa censor rules delaying final departure details.
The Evening Sun reports from Key West that the Spaniards renewed attempts to wreck the Merrimac Sunday night but failed. Only small boats can exit the harbor. Naval officers believe the Merrimac explosion may have destroyed most of the Spanish mines and torpedoes in the channel, reducing danger as American ships attempt to force into the harbor.
A schooner arrives from Turks Island near Hayti reporting a Tuesday rumor that Santiago de Cuba has fallen to American forces. Cable between Cape Haytien and Bahamas remains interrupted and no further details are available. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is advertised for various ailments with promotional claims.
The Evening Post reports the cruiser Charleston will not head to the Philippines immediately but to Cushan in the Ladrone group, a Spanish fortified island chain about 1500 miles from Manila and 3500 from Honolulu. The plan includes using Cushan as a Pacific coaling base while U S forces seize the islands.
Captain Ross of the British steamer Sutherland faced a hearing at Port Thomas over claims Spanish warships coal theft at Forte de France Martinique. The collector found no wrongdoing beyond regulations for coal shipment. Sutherland, carrying 3175 tons from Philadelphia, sails to Martinique again while Schleswig awaits clearance with a potential fine for Captain Aarhuus. Secret service watches coal shipments from this port as last ships depart with 2750 tons for Tampico.
Walter Goodwin, convicted of murdering his young wife in Mansfield, Pa., in 1897, was executed at Wellsboro. He proclaimed his innocence and claimed Gertrude Taylor acted as the actual culprit while he was only an accomplice. The Taylor girl testified for the state at trial.
Reported firing near Santiago de Cuba on June 4 targeted a Spanish torpedo boat destroyer, likely the Furor or Pluton. A torpedo recovered by the Porter matched the destroyers, while the opposing vessel escaped. the incident highlighted night-time vessel accuracy difficulties and Admiral Sampson's vigilant night defense.
Kingston June 9. Royal Mail steamer bound for London carries 200000 in Spanish gold. Refugees from Cuba, now in Jamaica, are described as prosperous yet fearful of losing property as banks offer little support. Many are well to do, buying supplies and boosting local trade while awaiting home resolutions. The Spanish vice consul criticizes refugees as atmospheric warriors.
Hood's Pills promise relief from liver ills bile flow and indigestion with a simple easy to take remedy. Priced at 25 cents, the advertisement emphasizes ease of use and quick action.
Acting Secretary Allen orders the Harvard converted into a formidable auxiliary cruiser able to scout and fight. The St Louis, Harvard, and Yale gain 85 mm guns and magazines. the Yale sails for Santiago de Cuba to replace the St Louis while the Harvard receives protection and returns to service late next week.
Washington June 9 It is learned that the Second Massachusetts and Seventy first New York regiments were personally selected by Gen Miles to accompany the expedition to Santiago after an inspection showed them as the best equipped and drilled volunteers in camp Eight troops of Col Woods and Lieut Col Roosevelts cavalry have also sailed with the force.
The composite gunboat Princeton left League Island dry docks with copper plates on and near completion. A crew of 130 men will be assigned from the receiving ship as it begins coaling in preparation for active service. Ammunition handling starts tomorrow with sea deployment anticipated by Saturday or Monday. The Peoria sails today under sealed orders, while the Dorothea will take on ammunition and likely join the mosquito fleet after.
In Reading Pennsylvania on June 8 a fire on Penn Square interrupted the firemen’s parade. Local and visiting fire companies battled flames for thirty minutes, burning out Oppenheimer and Gehring, Kline and Oppenheimer, and I Keffer. Total loss about $100,000 with partial insurance. parade resumed after containment.
Burglars broke into seven Nashua stores last night but secured little loot. Police captured Edward Hannerburg alias John Sims of Portland, Maine, as a suspect. Victims included Mrs. Catherine Sullivan and others named.
Miss Evangeline Cisneros, famed for escaping a Spanish prison in Havana, married Carlos F. Carbonell, who helped rescue her. The ceremony was at the Hotel Rennett in Baltimore at noon and the couple departed for Washington an hour later.
The Massachusetts Prohibition party opened its annual convention in Worcester with about 150 attendees. Alfred H. Evans chaired as opening speaker, committees on credentials resolutions and nominations were named, and the body reaffirmed its anti liquor stance urging legal prohibition and nationwide humanitarian support. The report also covers treasury gold bullion and mint operations tied to Klondike gold influx and anticipated overtime at Philadelphia and San Francisco facilities.
Secretary Gage has sent to the House a recommendation for a 250000 dollar appropriation to pay wages of mint workmen and minting expenses for the next fiscal year. The proposal includes a statement of gold bullion in the treasury and the need to convert it for prompt uses. The measure aims to enable mints to convert much of the on hand gold and coin current domestic deposits. The secretary notes the 97000000 dollar figure.
Historical price ledger from Lowell market listing commodities and values for timber grains feed and produce on June 9 1898. Mentions firms Buttrick & Co Sherman & Co and Killpartrick Bros with items white pine white oak hard pines maples rye meal cotton seed meal middlings buckwheat and straw prices per bush or ton. Includes garbled OCR artifacts but preserves key entities and price points.
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