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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1898
Page
1
A roundup reports Spain anxious at Cadiz while the United States presses the war. McKinley nominates Isaac L. Patterson for Willamette Oregon customs, Shafter and Sampson advance Cuba operations, and desertions rise among Cuban garrisons. Major events include naval actions at Guantanamo, relief measures, and the push to occupy Porto Rico with a larger army force.
Preparations to reinforce Shafter's expedition proceed as reports say 4,000 Spaniards and 1,000 natives are held prisoners in Manila. Insurgents attack Havana and blockades tighten as food grows scarce in Puerto Rico. The Philippines declare independence with Aguinaldo as president and US protectorate implied. Five ships expected to sail for Manila around July 1. Hampton Roads mines tested by explosion. Cadiz fleet sighted near Africa en route east. Dewey prepares for Manila as siege tightens. Ensign Worth Bagley memorial planned. Cleveland paper magnate N W Taylor dies at 75.
Cuban scouts report Caima nera residents plan to burn the town and flee to the hills. Spanish gunboat at Caimanera loaded with inflammables and an attack by 8500 Spanish soldiers and guerillas is anticipated on Camp McCalla within a night or two. The American fleet shells cause terror as civilians and troops alike fear surrender.
A detailed report from off Santiago de Cuba notes wrecked batteries, blown hilltops, and dead Spanish adies after an American bombardment. Morro castle’s saffron flag half masted sparks questions of casualties. U S forces deny Hobson and his men were killed.
The Navy Department advertised for proposals to construct three battleships funded by the latest appropriation. Bids open September 1 with up to 84 months for completion, bidders may specify shorter delivery, signaling speed as a key factor in awards. Park City fire devastates mining camp. destruction reaches Park Avenue.
In Jacksonville on June 21 James Gatewood, stenographer for General Fitzhugh Lee, was struck by lightning and killed while about to bathe. Gatewood, from Richmond, Va, is confirmed dead at Palatte beach. A separate Havana blockade report notes three cargoes have breached the blockade via Isle of Pines and other southwest ports, while Yankee and Yosemite patrol for the Purisima Concepcion.
Report from Manila dated June 20 states General Pena and about one thousand Spanish soldiers have surrendered at Santa Cruz with few casualties. Similar surrenders occurred at Laguna and Pampanga. Insurrectionists, under Dewey, reportedly restrained with no excesses, while a proposed republic under Anglo American tutelage was floated and punishments for turncoats threatened. Desultory firing reported on town outskirts with artillery activity but no major results.
Washington reports Gibraltar dispatch of the Carlos V and a list of vessels departing Cadiz under Admiral Camara. Army officers expect the ships to head to Porto Rico, while naval officers doubt they will stray far from the coast. The column notes limited modern warships and references Dewey and Sampson.
Reports describe intense bombardment around San Juan as insurgents capture Malabon and Caloocan, with Spaniards frantic, a German ship crew said to dine with Spanish officers, and rumors of Camara’s fleet sailing for Boston and the Philippines. A dispatch from Kingston notes a Purisima Concepcion voyage with gold and food for Spain.
Washington reports from Admiral Dewey describe continued hostilities around Manila with insurgents controlling the area. About 2,500 Spanish prisoners are held, refugees and twelve merchant ships anchor under neutral guard. The squadron’s health is excellent as other warships enter port.
Steamers arriving in Liverpool from Sierra Leone say about 1000 people were killed in the uprising in that district. One hundred twenty Freetown inhabitants mainly traders were massacred, and many colonists killed or driven into the bush by war boys. Several missionaries were murdered at Manohbarigur.
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