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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1898
Page
8
The president issued a proclamation calling for 75000 additional volunteers as the nation braces for extended conflict. The proclamation cites an act of Congress approved April 26 1898 and outlines a plan to mobilize force from various states to strengthen the army as the war continues.
Madrid dispatch notes Cervera’s squadron remains at Santiago while Sampson’s fleet blockades the port. Schley’s squadron eyes the Yucatan passage. Blanco claims American blockaders near Havana and that Lafayette’s coal cargo was blocked. Terror arrives at Fajardo but four US warships monitor San Juan.
San Francisco May 26 The Philippine relief expedition sails with about 2500 men aboard four regular units the First California and Oregon volunteer regiments a 50 man artillery battalion plus sailors and naval officers The fleet carries supplies to last a year and ammunition for Admiral Dewey and will attempt to reach Manila via Tiondlulu harbor joining the Charleston. The Zealandia prepares to carry soldiers but others stay portside awaiting Honolulu departure and coal saving speeds.
Officers from Garcia's staff report from Bayamo that about 3,000 Cuban troops are quartered there, armed with Remingtons and Masters, with machetes common among rank and file. Garcia's headquarters are in Bayamo with links to Gen Gomes and coastal positions.
The proclamation by President McKinley calls 75 000 volunteers for two years to bolster the U S Army, with quotas by state and details to be issued by the War Department. Adjutant General Corbin lists total strength at 278 500 including regulars, volunteers, and engineers. Madrid outlines Spain’s stance on Cuba and warns of formidable Santiago defenses.
Admiral Dewey wires from Manila reporting no change in the blockade and severe provisions shortage in Manila. He says Aguinaldo is organizing native cavalry and may aid foreign forces. A separate Manila dispatch says the German consul tried to land provisions. Dewey blocked it and the attempt failed after threats to fire on German cruisers.
Zatire the former British steamer now armed with four guns and commanded by a U S lieutenant commander has reached Manila carrying the captain of the Olympia and two injured officers. Insurgents in Manila remain quiet and beef price is 2 50 per pound. Report on Callao court martial is false. Zatire to return to Manila Monday.
In Dallas on May 28 a two story brick fire gutted the former Zangs furniture building and surrounding businesses including Dorseys Lehman Saddlery K Shields Paints and Wall Paper Mistrots and New Home Sewing Machine office. Losses run 350000 to 400000 insured. D W Cowan 25 a salesman for Shields & Co died trying to save the firm books.
Springfield May 26 Wednesday evening orders came from the war department for Col Young commanding the First Illinois cavalry to proceed to Chickamauga and Col Kavanaugh commanding the Seventh Illinois infantry to Dunbrin Virginia. The news was met with delight by both commands. The cavalrymen cheered for half an hour inside the big dome at the fair grounds. The two regiments will probably leave Friday.
Henry Alexander United States inspector of public animals visited Bonham Texas and secured 655 hardy geldings for shipment to Tampa Florida. The horses are reported to be intended for Cuban insurgents use under government instruction.
John McDonald of the Kansas State Teachers Association said 600 of about 3,000 Kansas volunteers are teachers. He noted many country schoolteachers left classrooms when President McKinley called for troops, seizing the opportunity to enlist.
El Epocha reports the Spanish cabinet under the queen regent discussed three points in the note to the powers. The topics were American bombardments, alleged use of the Spanish flag at Guantánamo, and American cutting of international cables.
Gen. Merritt, appointed to command American forces in the Philippines, has arrived in Manila and set up headquarters at the Palace hotel in San Francisco. He ordered immediate provisioning of troops lacking equipment to ensure readiness for active service.
Miss Emma Walters a Pullman Palace Car stenographer prompted a pistol duel that left Dr. John G Ferguson a leading dentist and William M Smith a Missouri Pacific switchman dead. Ferguson sought an apology from Smith after alleged remarks about Miss Walters. Both men fired. Ferguson died instantly and Smith expired two hours later.
John P. Holland, inventor of the submarine, seeks government support to transport his boat to the Santiago harbor. He plans to destroy mines and penetrate the harbor underwater to attack the Spanish fleet, believing success could lead to government purchase.
The Madrid Times correspondent warns that Spain faces a gloomy outlook not from ministerial disputes but from the belief that Europe will not assist. France and Russia, wary after Chamberlain's speech, are reluctant to intervene, leaving Spain to struggle alone in an unequal contest with only one possible outcome.
The United States army chief commissary Lieut. Col. G C Smith reports 1 455 400 dollars paid to St Louis merchants and Missouri farmers for wartime supplies. The top items are 1 250 000 for mules 97 500 for horses and 45 000 for tents. Substantial funds also went to subsistence.
The Vienna envoy of the Daily Telegraph reports Marquis De Hoyos the Spanish ambassador to Austria-Hungary will be replaced by Senor Polo de Bernabe, who previously served as Spanish minister to the United States.
Royal Arcanum in Cleveland Ohio concluded its session with adjournment to Friday. The current officers were reelected with a few minor exceptions.
Dispatch from Bayamo reports estimates of 12 000 armed men east of La Procha under General Garcia forming the eastern division. General Gomez commands about 3 000 with 6 000 scattered elsewhere. Overall Collazzo and Hernandez place field troops at 20 000 to 25 000.
In Key West on May 26 an unknown man was found dead in a yard near the Key West hotel. He had severe head injuries and identification surfaced only after a clothing search. Police, two men paid $50 monthly, threaten resignation amid calls for martial law following a prior assault on two sailors. The victim is believed to be James J. Dorsey, 55, a Florida machinist with substantial wages.
In Pottsville on May 28 six Slavic miners drowned at the Kasha William colliery near MIddleport when water from an old working burst into a new tunnel. The accident occurred at the shaft bottom and none of the bodies were recovered.
Washington May 28 The Hawaiian annexation question took definite shape in the senate as Lodge Morgana and others offered amendments to the war revenue bill directly touching annexation. Lodge stated after sending his amendment to the desk that he would press it to the end.
E P S Knight of the London Times who was rowed ashore in a ten foot skiff near Havana has been heard from and is now confined in the Cabanas fortress. British consul Alexander Gollan has begun proceedings for his release.
Boston May 28. Fred T Moore a paying teller at the National Bank of Commerce left the city three or four days ago. It is alleged his accounts are short from $30 000 to $50 000. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.
Returns from city and town polls across Virginia show Democratic gains with many races having no opposition. The statewide pattern reflects broad Democratic success in the Thursday elections.
The president named numerous brigadier generals including Col. Robert H. Hall Col. Idwin V. Summer Col. Peter C. Hains Col. George L. Gillespie Col. Marcus P. Miller Col. Jacob Kline Lieut. Cols Oswald TI Ernest Loyd Wheaton Arthur MacArthur Henry C. Hasbrouck John C. Gilmore Wallace F. Randolph Maj. Joseph P. Sanger Frederick D. Grant Harrison Gray Otis Henry M Duffield Charles King Lucius Hubbard George A. Garretson William W. Gordon John A. Wiley William A. Bancroft William J. McKee Francis V. Greene Charles Fitz-Simons Joseph I Hudson James Rush Lincoln Michael V. Sheridan.
London crowds began gathering at Westminster from two in the morning to view the remains of Mr. Gladstone. By three o clock 76 000 people had passed the coffin as 2 000 policemen guided the line to the lit catafalque. The pallbearers will include the prince of Wales the duke of York the marquis of Salisbury and other notables.
The Trans-Mississippi directors vote 24 to 12 to keep the exposition open Sundays from 1 p m to 10 p m. The forenoon closes, and the grounds will run in weekday fashion with liquor sales prohibited, concerts allowed, and Sunday religious services held in the auditorium.
Gen Miles issues an army field uniform order detailing facings by branch. General officers and staff use dark sky blue, infantry light sky blue, artillery scarlet with white piping, engineer troops scarlet with white piping, quartermaster sergeants white with buff piping, ordnance crimson with white piping, post commissary sergeants white with cadet gray piping, signal corps black piping, and hospital corps emerald green.
Springfield May 26 Gov. Manners commuted the 60 day county jail term for Frank B Meadowcroft and Charles J Meadowcroft convicted in 1894 of embezzlement by receiving deposits at an insolvent bank. They must still pay fines and costs.
South bound Santa Fe passenger train detained Monday night near Belen by two robbers who forced the engineer to run three miles and blew open an express car safe with dynamite taking undisclosed sums of money.
Washington reports Adjutant General Corbin announced that 120 544 volunteers have been mustered into the United States service, including some cavalry. A remaining shortage of 5 633 men is listed across several states Alabama 1 355 Town 1 640 Kentucky 1 205 Mississippi 1 000 and North Carolina 400.
Telegrams received in Washington indicate an imminent bombardment of Havana. Censor screening notes a Navy Department report on the bombardment may be issued today or Saturday based on Key West dispatches.
The forthcoming city directory puts Chicago's population at about 1,880,000. This compares with a 1,528,000 estimate from last year, with the increase described as normal.
Washington memorial day observances mark the historic anniversary with parade and religious services while others in Cleveland Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati Lexington Louisville Nashville Indianapolis New York Boston St Paul St Louis and San Francisco hold ceremonies. In Baltimore Arlington ceremonies draw large crowds as Senator Phirston delivers remarks and Webster Davis speaks at the Gettysburg event.
In Paris on May 31 a large American community ceremony honored Lafayette at Picpus cemetery. Ambassador Horace Porter laid wreaths and praised Franco American ties while M Bartholdi urged keeping U S ideals true to liberty and justice. A military band played both nations anthems as attendees paid respects.
The Chicago Tribune reports Nebraska Governor authorizes William J Bryan to raise a 1600 man volunteer regiment to fight where Spanish bullets fly. Bryan seeks to lead if rules permit and argues duty over politics while critics doubt his motive and warn against weakening currency policy.
Aurora Illinois May 31. Benjamin IF Fridley a lawyer capitalist pioneer settler and historic figure of the northern Illinois bar died Monday aged about 90. He once worked as a blacksmith in Oswego and entered public life as a joke candidate for sheriff. Although illiterate he became a trusted memory based lawyer and later district attorney earning wealth through property in Chicago.
Area 3530 square miles and population 807708 in 1887. Slavery abolished 1873. Rich minerals include gold iron copper coal and salt. Island 37 miles across and 107 miles long with a mountain chain and El Yunque 3688 feet high. Exports 10181291 and imports 10198006 for 1887.
The Arkansas senator Jones claims that Democrats prefer taxes to bonds, but his arguments reveal no real strength against the revenue bill. The piece notes skepticism toward greenbacks seigniorage proposals and concludes the Allison bill faces little resistance once Democrats’ amendments are set aside. Also mentions Col William Jennings Bryan seeking Nebraska volunteers.
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