28 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1898
Page
1
The report covers naval movements toward Santiago, cable disruptions, and U S and Spanish actions. It notes the Yale cruiser voyage from Comfort Virginia, U S readiness for peace, and Cuban military dynamics. Also mentioned are ship seizures, imports, illness aboard ships, and leadership changes in Madrid and London.
Sylvester Sawner reports discontent after being barred from the Passing of the Stace and Stripes at Sac. He confronts Gen. Shafter and is arrested amid wartime dispatches. Updates cover Porto Rico operations, Spanish prisoners, weather damage in Wisconsin, a Oakland fuse incident, Utah drownings, mail service talks, and ships arriving with gold and troops.
The article discusses President McKinley and cabinet positions on Philippine sovereignty, potential continued U.S. military presence, and plans for eventual withdrawal after a stable government is formed. It notes Dewey’s dispatches praising Aguinaldo and mentions the Monte rey monitor moving toward Yap before Manila.
Dispatches report Col Angell Rosill arriving to verify the claim of a capitulation. Gen Toral confirms that 6,000 Spanish troops at Guantanamo will surrender on Monday and discharge their arms, with Shafter ensuring orderly demobilization and provision for the troops.
A trusted adviser says Shafter with the Fifth Army Corps will return to the United States after clearing Spanish prisoners, to rest and prepare for a fall campaign against Havana. The plan envisions sending regiments to Santiago and Porto Rico, with 50 000 volunteers to form a strong force and coordinated leadership under Miles.
Reports from July 24 indicate orders for a rapid army move from Santiago to the mountains of North Carolina to stamp out yellow fever, then redeploy to Porto Rico or Havana as needed. Transports H Miller Arcadia Cherokee and Florida sailed for Porto Rico while Red Cross teams prepared for Hickam AFB.
A detailed report prepared by Major Johnston outlines Army enrollment in the last three months. It notes 21 401 men enlisted toward the regular and volunteer forces, with 1 2 percent from family recruitments, and strong participation from volunteers under the new call. Officers report high applicant quality and efficient recruitment across cavalry and engineers.
A late dispatch summarizes U S statements on not bombarding Spanish coast cities and outlines Watson’s mission to protect Camara’s feet while surveying ports. Reports note martial law in the Philippines, Aguinaldo's purported dictatorship, and ambassadorial visits. Details include naval movements toward Puerto Rico and potential Cuban operations with Meeker and Miles statements.
July 2 report notes the entire cabinet meeting centered on the Porto Rico campaign and related issues with no decisions on peace prospects or Aguinaldo's actions. A chart of the island was examined as part of the discussion and a separate note mentions a drunken assault by Private Lynch on an insurance man. Soldiers marching to Menilson received an ovation on their departure from Camp Merritt with an address along the way to the dock.
The War Department plans a military garrison at Heselala in the Pacific coast new territory. A battalion of the Second Regiment of Volunteer Engineers will join the First Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry commanded by Col Barber to become the initial garrison. Col Willard Young will select the transferred battalion and troops are to sail to Honolulu soon once transport is arranged.
About four acres of grain were ruined by hail Thursday evening in Cass county with storm activity centered two miles southwest of Cassentos. The storm crossed three townships in a crescent shape, likely from two converging storms, leaving untouched farms nearby. At Casselton skies were calm and rainfall minimal. Capt Otto Lehfeldt, known to lake mariners, died after a three week illness due to stomach complications at age 44.
Miss Jennings and other passengers aboard the Seneca were released from quarantine on July 2 after arriving in New York. The purse correspondents and several discharged soldiers were among those freed from the quarantine.
The piece narrates Lieut. Hobson arriving at a navy office in New York amid a festive reception. Officials greet him with broad smiles as crowds cheer outside, a large envelope bearing the “North Atlantic Sypendron” rescripts is presented, and Hobson then meets Secretary Lang and other dignitaries before proceeding to the Army and Navy department. He plans to report and return to New York.
U S troops begin embarkation for the Manila operation with the Colorado regiment and others to transfer quickly from transports to camp. The cruiser Moston covers landing parties from Fort Malate while the Monterey monitor arrives. the brigade under Lt. Gen. Asderne remains at Cavite awaiting orders.
Brig Gen Frei BD Grant is placed in command of the third brigade of Gen Wilson's division in the First Army Corps. Two brigades of this division are already slated for the Porto Rico invasion. Early moves involve Ernest’s Harley leaving Charleston for News Gen Grant’s command joining First and Third Kentucky and Fifth Illinois regiments.
Secretary of State Power cites fragile delta health stats and church and fraternal memberships. James Prier faces theft and jail riot fallout as county finances and local mobs draw attention. Weather, crops, and railroad moves shape a busy Mississippi week with health quarantines, bankruptcies, and community efforts.
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