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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1898
Page
5
Naval Constructor Hobson and seven men carried out a daring sinking of the collier Merrimac in the Santiago harbor channel at 4 a.m. on June 3 under heavy fire from Spanish forts. The action was reported from Mole Haiti with official dispatches noting gallantry and precision.
Richmond Pearson Hobson and the crew of the Merrimac face heavy fire as they take the doomed torpedo mission to block the Santiago channel. The vessel sinks after an internal torpedo, coal dust, and explosions. Hobson and key crew survive the perilous breakout and captivity fears.
Reports denounce the confinement of American prisoners in El Morro fort as a cruel tactic echoing Spain’s barbarous methods. Admiral Sampson and Lt. Hoteen are mentioned as part of the ruse to reveal or conceal the fate of the captives.
A letter from Lieutenant Carran za former naval attache in Washington reveals Inside information on movements of the American and Spanish fleets. He directed spy efforts from Montreal and maintained constant contact with Madrid and Havana. The document criticizes his government methods and Admiral Camara's Cadiz squadron appointment.
Governor Mount's military agent reports Indiana regiments must be recruited to a 14 percent basis per company before further allotments. About 190 men are needed to fill out the Indiana companies.
The President transmitted Congress a May 9 1843 resolution praising Commodore George Dewey for his actions in Manila Bay in 1898 and extending thanks to the officers and men under his command. The message expresses gratitude to the Department and to Congress for the compliment.
The President has nominated the chief officers of Admiral Dewey's fleet to be advanced five to ten numbers for conspicuous conduct in battle.
Reports recount Lieutenant R. P. Hobson as hero of Santiago Harbor and the Merrimac mission. Admirals and officers debate promotions and medals while Spaniards shell the harbor and rescue efforts follow the perilous dawn.
An imperial dispatch to the New York World from Madrid reports Spain near a currency crisis. The Bank of Spain faces massive note withdrawals with silver pesetas and dollars in exchange, while the government contemplates forced currency and foreign loans to cover 27 million monthly needs.
A grand Anglo American banquet at the Hotel Cecil drew 600 Britons and Americans in a mission to foster good fellowship. Lord Coleridge presided as speakers praised fraternal ties, with toasts to Queen Victoria and President McKinley and calls for a united future under shared flags.
New York special reports William A. Pinkerton son of famed detective Allan Pinkerton has been summoned to Washington to join the government secret service to hunt Spanish spies. The move parallels Allan Fickerton's summons by President Lincoln thirty seven years ago.
The President nominated Warren Fairbanks and James B. McKenna to brigadier general level appointments. Fairbanks, of Indiana, would serve as commissary of subsistence with the rank of captain, while McKenna would become an additional paymaster.
Washington bulletin states Admiral Dewey reports insurgents active in Cavite province last week winning several battles. About 1,800 Spanish troops and fifty officers captured. Cavite arsenal prepared for U S occupation on transport arrival.
Dispatch from Manila reports insurgents holding Malabon Tarilac and Bacoor with fierce fighting along the line. Colonel Aguinaldo’s regiments join the attack while Spanish positions strengthen the old city as troops camp in suburbs. Admiral Dewey plans to wait American arrival.
The 157th at Tampa, the One Hundred Fifty-seventh Indiana Regiment of Volunteers, has arrived at Port Tampa and set up camp in a swampy area near the beach. They were hot and dusty after travel and many plunged into the Gulf waters. The men are generally healthy but suffer heat. No future movements are telegraphed.
Col Eli Lilly of Indianapolis dies at home on North Meridian Street after an eleven month stomach cancer illness. He was among the citys wealthiest and most enterprising residents.
The Bay of Santiago de Cuba, home to Admiral Cervera Steve ship fleet, is six miles by two, with a narrow entrance and shallow channel. It has deep water beyond the town, many inlets, and steep Sierra Maestra cliffs isolating the city though telegraph links extend to Mexico and the West Indies. Fortifications are considered outdated.
A Havana correspondent states twenty four American vessels opened fire on the forts at the entrance of Santiago de Cuba harbor and along the coast at daybreak Monday. An alleged landings attempt was repelled. Other reports claim 5,000 troops landed west of Santiago and joined insurgents under Gen. Calixto Garcia. The bombardment lasted about three hours. Washington officials dispute the engagement claims.
In Shreveport Louisiana a mob burned William Street a 28 year old Black man accused of attempted murder and rape of Mrs Parish. At Texarkana Arkansas a mob hanged Bud Hayden after dragging him from a barn where he was placed by local men. The crowd delayed trains and watched the executions for hours.
Captain Waters, owner of San Miguel Island, reports the land was never ceded by Spain to Mexico. After learning the oversight, he went to the island, hoisted the American flag, and took formal possession in the name of the United States.
Portland special reports the statewide election results with the Republican ticket sweeping. T. T. Geer will win the governorship by at least 3000 votes, the GOP gains a legislative majority, a Republican Senator is expected, M. A. Moody wins the Second district seat, and T. H. Tongue appears likely to win the First district seat.
A signed piece by Senor Emilio Castelar in the Petite Revue Internacionale and printed in multiple Spanish papers sparks uproar. Castelar criticizes the Queen Regent as foreign, unpopular, and meddling in politics, likening her to Marie Antoinette before the French Revolution.
The Trans-Mississippi Exposition in Omaha officially opened on Wednesday with President McKinley starting the event by pressing an electric button in the White House telegraph room.
War era report notes Spain eager for peace talks. Spanish ambassador in London calls for a timely move toward settlement. Senor Castillo travels to Paris to rally support for peace on Spain's terms amid dire conditions in Manila Santiago and Havana. Spain seeks an impartial power to lead negotiations but has not yet secured such mediation.
In the Senate a Wolcott amendment to coin silver bullion and issue certificates was agreed 18 to 31. The minority finance panel proposed 100 million certificates and 300 million bonds for war expenses, passing 45 to 31 with cross-party support. Democrats Caferry Faulkner Gorman Gray Lindsay Mitchell Murphy backed bonds. Republicans mostly supported. House actions included votes on Wham reinstatement, and ongoing deficieny and census discussions amid war-time appropriations.
Senor Du Bose and Lieutenant Carran za, former Spanish legation attaches, were arrested in Montreal on a capias sworn by Detective Kellert who had previously won an acquittal for stealing a letter written by Carranza. Kellert pursues damages for false imprisonment while Canada delays expulsion until the letter's authenticity is proven.
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