09 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1898
Page
1
The column discusses Admiral Dewey as Episcopalian with limited political talk. It argues new war taxes are harsher than in 1861-65 and affect all, benefiting laboring people and farmers. It warns permanent taxes if the U.S. abandons the Monroe Doctrine and pursues colonial empire.
American forces annihilated Carvera's fleet as the Brooklyn led the pursuit of the Cristobal Colon. Two cruisers were sunk and 1500 Spanish sailors captured including the admiral. The Maine’s death toll memory fuels the victory as Captain Cook boards the captured Cristobal Colon and takes command.
Secretary Long orders the cruiser Philadelphia to Mare Island to sail for Hawaii and raise the U S flag. Admiral Miller will hoist the flag after Blount lowered it. A commissioner will be appointed to frame laws before Congress adjourns. Senate vote was 42 to 8.
Wasamotox reports that Hobson and his men were exchanged for Spanish officers in a formal meeting near Santiago. The Spanish major Irles chose three lieutenants for Hobson and could exchange sailors, with terms accepted, while both sides observed under guard.
July dispatches report Cervera’s lone AP interview saying he would rather scuttle ships than abandon duty. Reports also note Alfonso XIII attempt to run Havana blockade captured by U S cruiser and Santiago bombardment ongoing. La Burgogne and Cromartyshire collision near Cable Island sinks ship with 1800 aboard, 200 survivors. Portland resident returns from Alaska after long voyage but details unclear.
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