07 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1898
Page
1
Assillon Glass Factory advertises green glass hollow ware and bottles. Assillon Iron Bridge Co promotes manufacture of bridges roofs and general iron structures.
A reader asks if the store’s claims about goods and price methods are trustworthy and urges scrutiny of its advertised assurances. The brief questions the consistency of the store’s statements with actual pricing and availability.
Advertising pitch urges readers to request free samples of 33 inch White Madras at 15 cents per yard and samples of silk Warp Crepes from India Silks priced 20 to 25 cents. It lists wash silks, ladies and misses wash skirts in linen color crash or white duck from 50 cents to 1.50, and White P K skirts at 75 cents, concluding that goods and prices prove their claims.
Washington July 6 press reports that foreign consuls in Santiago press Spain to surrender to avert further loss of life and property. Officials relay that Sampson and Shafter plan joint land and sea attack after a pivotal Cervera sortie.
Military experts judge the entrenched foe stronger by a third to a half than our forces. General Shafter notes extreme heat and rains in the past weeks have reduced our army nearly as much as the Spanish defenders. He believes a direct assault on the city would be unwise, a view echoed by local officials and reportedly by Admiral Sampson in charge of the fleet.
A sensational turn of events recounts Commodore Schley driving the Cristobal Colon west toward Cape Caney, trapping Cervera after a 60 mile pursuit. Brooklyn Oregon and others joined in the attack, delivering decisive fire and forcing the Spanish commander to surrender aboard the New York. A later courtesy allowed Cervera and fellow officers to cable family messages in Spain.
Spanish plans unravel after a major naval error sparks calls for peace and shifts in leadership. Hobson and crew potential exchange discussed as ocean disaster prompts consolidation of forces and possible negotiation with Shafter awaiting returns and fresh reinforcements.
Dispatches report consuls from foreign powers met near General Wheeler headquarters seeking safe removal of 31 000 foreigners from Santiago under U S protection. Americans refused to assume responsibility. Consuls questioned Linares surrender amid false victory telegrams and fever rumors. Naval notes add Cervera’s sortie plans and fleet observations plus Labour gone collision near Sable Island with heavy loss. Local reports name survivors and disputed accounts.
Port Sai July 6 The Spanish fleet led by Admiral Camara with vessels including Pelayo Charles V Patriota Rapido Buenos Ayres Isla de Panay San Francisco Isla de Luzon San Augustin and San Ignacio de Loyola has entered the Suez canal. Torpedo boats with the fleet have been ordered to Messina Sicily.
The army commissary plans to feed starving Cubans with rations from a Port Victor cargo loaded in New York. Among the items this initial consignment includes corn meal flour bacon coffee sugar soap salt and pepper. A second shipment with refrigerated beef for Cuban troops and reconcentrados will depart Tampa next Saturday.
The Second brigade first division of the Second army corps broke camp at Camp Alger and heads to Santiago to reinforce General Shatter. The Eighth Ohio, Sixth Illinois, and Sixth Massachusetts move to New York Charleston and are loaded on ships St Paul Harvard and Yale. Only six horses per regiment and minimal baggage to speed departure. Troops aim to reach Santiago to join the campaign before Sunday.
General James H. Wilson and staff were ordered to Charleston with the First and Second brigades of the First Corps reorganized by General Brooke. The First Brigade includes Third Wisconsin and Second Wisconsin with Colonels Moore and Borne, plus units from the Sixteenth Pennsylvania under Colonel Hulings. The Second Brigade comprises Third Illinois, Fourth Ohio, and Fourth Pennsylvania under Colonels Bennitt, Coit, and Case, led by General Hains. General Wilson departed yesterday afternoon. the troops were to depart today.
Representative Berry introduced a joint resolution in the house praising Commodore Schley and his officers and men for destroying the Spanish fleet in Cuban waters on July 3. The measure, referring to Sampson as fleet commander but noting Schley was in immediate command when Cervera tried to escape, was sent to the naval affairs committee.
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