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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1898
Page
6
Navy moves to cross the ocean toward Spain
The American fleet will attack the Spanish coast under Commodore Watson aboard the Newark with the eastern squadron joining Admiral Sampson. The Cuban and Atlantic fleets reorganize with Commodores Howell and Schley in command and Remey at Key West. A second item reports Ammon Fowler of Brooklyn discovering the long lost Toyopa mine in Mexico and claiming a $15,000 reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Navy Department
Watson
Newark
Sampson
Spanish
Towa
Oregon
Yosemite
Yankee
Dixie
Scania
Alexander
Santiago
Recognition for Heroes and Two Special Messages to Congress
The president sent two special messages to Congress on Monday urging the retirement of Lieut Hobson, the Merrimac hero. It commends Lieut Newcomb and the crew of the revenue cutter Thudson for救ing torpedo boat Winslow at Cardenas, Capt Hodgson of the dispatch boat High McCulloch for the Manila battle, and Naval Cadet Joseph Wright Powell who held the steam hinned at Sania harbor while seeking Merrimac’s crew. Senate action requested to move Hobson from construction to the navy line. Hobson to be suitably honored. Cap Hodgson to receive commendation. Hudson’s view to receive a vote of thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Lieut
Hobson
Merranac
Newcomb
Thudson
Winslow
Cardenas
Capt. Hodgson
High McCulloch
Manila
Joseph Wright Powell
Santia Harbor
Merrimac
Senate
Construction Corps
Navy
Hudson
Hodgson
Pres Veit
Manila Holds Out There Is No Change in the Situation
Dispatches report no arrival of American transports at Manila by June 2. Insurgents see no further action as Spaniards continue sandbank works and sharpened stakes around Manila. Phrases reference Camp Cuba Libre incident and other military news from Cuba and Toronto bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Hong Kong
Siucheon
Spain
King Alfonso of Spain attends royal presence with dignitaries
King Alfonso of Spain attends a royal ceremony with the royal family and dignitaries including cabinet ministers and grandees. The event demonstrates formal court presence and official welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfonso
Spain
Battle of La Quasina Thwarted Ambush by Rough Riders
From Cuba via Kingston and Jamaica dated June 26, the first clash of Col Wood and Col Roosevelt’s units with Spanish forces near Jaragua shows a fierce hour and a half of fighting. Sixteen Americans killed, sixty wounded or missing. Spanish losses heavier with thirty seven dead identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Quasina
Jaragua
Cuba
Kingston
Jamaica
Col. Wood
Rough Riders
Col. Roosevelt
Santiago
Five Soldiers Killed in Tupelo Railway Wreck
Five soldiers died and about a dozen were injured when a Kansas City Memphis Birmingham Railroad collision near Tupelo Mississippi involved Col Torreys Rough Riders from Cheyenne. The Seville sleeper carried the regimental staff and was demolished with the colonel injured but not seriously. Troop C from Laramie suffered the heaviest losses with a central coach telescoped by wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Tupelo
Miss
Col. Torrey
Cheyenne
Wyo
Kansas City, Memphis & Birmingham
Seville
Col
Torrey
Laramine
Wye
Tornado in Marietta Claims Three Picnic Victims
A Saturday tornado hit Marietta Ohio causing minor building damage and injuries. A steamer William Duffy broke from the wharf with a picnic party of about 20 or more. three young men from the party were drowned: John Jerkin from the orchestra L A Bevand of Marietta and Malcolm Nye of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Ohio
William Duffy
John Jerkin
L. A. Bevand
Malcolm Nye
Boston
Scaffolding Collapse Kills Two In Butte Construction
On Monday a scaffold collapse at the Hennessy building site in Butte Montana killed two iron workers, John Cunningham and Frank Albert, and badly hurt four others including W J Harrison J D Brown John McNutt and H M Maurer with uncertain recovery. A Louisville fire destroyed Smead Co Arch iron works and damaged Phoenix Hotel with losses running up to 800000 amid government contracts. General Miles will travel to Cuba to direct field operations and arrange further troop movements though start date is not fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iwo
Butte
Big Hennessy
Butte, Mont
John Cunningham
Frank Albert
W.J. Harrison
J. D. Brown
John McNutt
H. M. Maurer
Louisville
Smead & Co
Arch Iron Works
Phoenix
Market Street
Hobson and Crew Safe From Flag of Truce Report
The state department confirms Lieut Hobson and his companions are well. They are confined in Santiago four miles from El Morro, cited by a flag of truce from Sampson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
State Department
Lieut. Hobson
Santiago
el Morro
Sampson
Accessory Gets Off Easy In Norristown Murder Case
Lizzie De Kalb known as the Woman in black pleaded guilty as an accessory after the fact in the Emma P Kaiser murder case. Judge Weand sentenced her to two years in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie de Kalb
Woman In
Norristown
Emma P. Kaiser
Weand
Army lands in Cuba mark start of invasion near Santiago
Reports detail the American army of invasion landing east and west of Santiago Harbor under heavy fleet bombardment. General Shafter, Admiral Sampson, and General Garcia coordinate operations while Cuban insurgents advance. Spanish losses mount as fleet blockade and mine clearance proceed. Dewey reports Manila blockade steady and rebels gaining ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Guantanamo
Sampson
Schley
Garcia
Rabi
War Department
Santiago
William R. Shafter
General Shafter
Admiral Sampson
U S Navy Bombards Santiago Forts In Third Day Assault
Rear Admiral Sampson's fleet shells the Santiago de Cuba defenses at daylight for the third time. Western batteries suffer heavy damage with guns dismounted while El Morro remains in Spanish hands. Vesuvius detonates charges but not all reports reach shore. Spanish casualties feared high. Vizcaya reportedly unscathed due to armor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vizcaya
Sampson
Santiago de Cuba
el Morro
Hobson
Merrimac
Madrid
Vesuvius
Cayo Smith
Two Months of War Satisfying Washington Officials
Washington officials express pride after two months of war with Spain. About 16,000 U S troops lie off Santiago preparing to land, a government cable link to the expedition is in place, Cuban territory is held by U S Marines with a naval squadron, and most Cuban ports are blockaded. Dewey’s Manila victory and army organization also cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Spain
Santiago
Cuba
Dewey
Manila
PLAN PRISON FOR SPANIARDS TAKEN IN CUBA
Officials plan to move 25 000 to 50 000 Spanish prisoners from Santiago to the United States after capitulation. The prisoners will be kept in American custody and fed and guarded aboard a large fleet of transports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort McPherson
Santiago
Cuba
Gen. Shafter
Sampson's Work at San Juan and Cuban War Plans
A marked Civil War era report notes Morro Castle after bombardment and details plans to turn Fort McPherson into a permanent military prison. It cites Cuban blockade smuggling routes to Havana, interior forts abandoned, and forces concentrated on Cuba's north coast. It also mentions McKinley delaying Lieut Hobson's promotion until liberty is won and a flying squadron toward Spain plus a 6000 man reinforcement from Tampa to aid Gen. Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson
San Juan
Morro Castle
Fort McPherson
Interior
Cuba
Cardenas
Matanzas
War bulletins flag flying squadron plans and troop moves
Reports say Germany will not interfere in Manila while a new flying squadron may be led by the Newark. Col Torrey’s cowboy cavalry likely heads to Porto Rico. Spanish ministers refuse prisoner exchange. James Hobson seeks West Point. Madrid again says Cadiz reserve squadron sailed. Seven Camp Alger deaths noted. Porto Rico expedition leaders named Generals Coppinger Lee and Keifer. Queen Regent of Spain hints abdication to ease unrest. Illinois troops helped dedicate a Confederate monument. Harvard and Yale to transport troops for Porto Rico. Pall Mall correspondent disputes starvation tales in Cuba. General Miles cites Garcia agreeing to cooperate against Santiago. Fresh army conscription calls issued in Spain. Third Philippine expedition hindered by transport shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Manila
Newark
Col. Torrey
Porto Rico
James Hobson
Merrimac
West Point
Madrid
Cadiz
Camp Alger
Falls Church
Coppinger
Lee
Keifer
Spain
Illinois
Jacksonville
Harvard
Yale
Pall Mall Gazette
London
Cuba
War News From Across The Atlantic And Camps
Reports say San Francisco may not leave soon as Cardenas fortifications face heavy naval bombardment. Ravensdale coal carrier suspected of feeding enemy ships. Brig Gen Garretson moves Illinois Ohio troops toward Fernandina for Porto Rico action. Evans and Taylor daughters seek naval nurse corps roles. Spain admits loss of the Philippines and faces pressure to resign. Army Navy League group travels to camps to aid soldiers. Flower sends 1000 to three NY regiments lacking food and clothes. Spain’s false war rumors spark upheaval. Army rations include canned salmon. beef and salt meat allotments outlined. Private Harry Jackson, six foot three, famed tallest soldier. Illinois seeks 200000 for arms equipment. Terror destroyer deemed useless in San Juan harbor. Dr Chan of Cleveland proposes a Chinese regiment to aid the US in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cardenas
Ravensdale
Philadelphia
Garretson
Illinois
Ohio
Camp Alger
Fernandina
Porto Rico
Jean Evans
Helen Taylor
Iowa
Indiana
Naval
Rome
Philippines
Spain
Army and Navy League
Chicago
Roswell P. Flower
New York
Harry Jackson
Second
New Jersey Infantry
United States Army
War Department
Reece
Terror
San Juan Harbor
Chan
Cleveland
United States
WRECK AND RUIN AT SANTIAGO HARBOUR BOMBARDMENT
A report from the Associated Press describes the Santiago harbor bombardment with American guns causing widespread destruction. Fortifications along the crest were demolished, two hill areas stripped of foliage from 200 pound charges, and Spanish troops demoralized under sustained fire as vultures circled over the battleground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Santiago Harbor
Associated Press
Fortifications erased if smokeless powder used by ships
Destruction left no signs of guns or fortifications at the harbor after battles. Batteries on Caye Smith and other ships were destroyed, suggesting that if all ships had used smokeless powder, visible defenses would be gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caye Smith
New Orleans
Augusti Admits Isolation in Manila as U S Forces Advance
Augusti reports he is behind Manila walls awaiting the expected rise of the Stars and Stripes over the city. Secretary Long has information justifying informing the President that Admiral Dewey will control the Philippines capital within days. A Madrid dispatch says Manila’s situation worsens as Augusti retires inside the citadel, cut off from outside contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Long
Dewey
Philippines
Madrid
Augusti
Attempt on Blanco’s life shocks Havana crowd
Mail reports from Havana reveal Mariano Salva, a young volunteer, fired at Captain General Blanco as he left the palace to inspect coastal earthworks. The shot hit the calf of his left leg. Salva’s brother was recently executed for conspiring with Spain’s enemies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Washington
Blanco
Mariano Salva
Salva
Spain
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Capital
Itchell
Spanish Coast
Toyopa
Cuba Libre
Fla
Charles Burkatt
Slinovis
QU Burkatt
Burkart
Mille
Tata
Billy Smith
Rny Walsh
Brooklyn
Yousouf
Ark
J. N. Harson
Canala
Toronto
Vicksburg
Amapala
Wana
Key West
Miles
Gen. Miles
Vienna
Zvanoff
Peoria
Great Western
Ill
Barcelona
Palma
Majonica
Beleagured
Cervera
Sampson Confera
Tampa
General Garcia
General Rabi
Vixen
Patroot
Delehanty
Caimanera
Texas
Admiral Dewey
Isle of Pines
Cienfuegos
McKinley
Shafter
Camara
H. C. Taylor
War Council
Council of War
White House
Sagua
Bahia Honda
Mariel
Honolulu
Washington Dispatch
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