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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1898
Page
6
President McKinley elevates Rear Admiral Dewey, lauding his daring actions in battle and honoring him with a higher rank and continued leadership. The promotion underscores Dewey's heroism and the nation's gratitude for his decisive naval service.
News from Manila and Cavite details Commodore Dewey's decisive gunfire destroying Spanish warships and fortifications at Cavite without American losses. Dispatches report heavy Spanish casualties, Dewey's control of the bay, and formal thanks from the President. Also notes rumors of poison water at Tampa and Hawaiian annexation debates.
A report by Dr. H W Brunner from Havana, shared with Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, argues yellow fever dangers near Cuba are overstated. It notes new arrivals suffer more, proper care lowers risk, and immunity is not guaranteed. The piece also contrasts conditions in Cuba with misconceptions fueled by fever scares.
The gig liner was taken to Key West after learning she had special permission to land in Cuba. The Annapolis and Wilmington blockaded off Havana then escorted her to Key West. Affected cargo valued around 500,000 dollars. Passengers included many women and children, mostly Spaniards and Cubans bound for Havana.
A Madrid dispatch reports Punta Rico in panic as famine and rising anger spark riots. The note mentions Manila battles and Porto Rico designates a day of public thanksgiving for Admiral Montejo's victory, reflecting shaky Spanish reporting.
Chicago Tribune correspondent AL Whigham is reported captured and killed by Spaniards in a Cuban engagement with Maj. Switch's party. The incident follows the death of a Gomez bodyguard member and hints at Spanish war conduct toward insurgent reporters. A Spanish troop transport sails toward Manila via Barcelona.
Washington reports the administration aims to occupy the Philippines with a strong military force soon. Pacific slope units will be used and at least 5,000 may be en route within ten days. The goal is to hold the islands pending a final settlement with Spain to secure a war indemnity.
Reports note a wholesale vaccination at the Mobile camp of regulars as part of Jenner operations, aimed at Montgomery troop safety at the volunteer encampment. References suggest Spanish plans to arm shipping for privateering against American merchants, a reserved last resource in the war.
A large order for 2,000,000 rations extended from Chicago to Chattanooga under a 20900 S directive. The contract covered bacon, lard bread, sausage, coffee, beans, salt, pepper, and wine sax. the item alone accounted for about 900,000 pounds. The total shipment weighed LS pounds net across six figures. Last week another 1,300,000 pounds of bacon was shipped.
A Chicago quartermaster lists wartime rations including 900000 pounds of Deepa and 600000 pounds of hard bread, 120000 pounds coffee, 180000 pounds sugar, along with peppers, tomatoes, and other supplies. Cuban war news costs are described as high, with dispatch boats and cabled reports from Key West.
The War Department struggles with flag shortages as production lags behind demand. Only two factories operate at full capacity, boosting prices and sales, with 10 million flags reportedly sold after the Maxine incident. Dispatch boats rush word from the fleet to Key West and New York papers, facing high cable tolls and selective printing.
The piece argues the United States should limit possessions to the hemisphere and questions Hawaiian annexation. Retaining the Philippines would make the U.S. a world power with influence globally, requiring a military presence, rebuilt Manila defenses, and a larger Pacific fleet.
Disjointed notices report Spain sending troops from Cuba to Puerto Rico and naval actions near Havana and Key West. Mentions include Johns Hopkins students enlisting, Uruguay bars fundraising for Spain, torpedo boat destroyers in the straits, a surplus harbor capacity, cemetery aid, seizure orders, Red Cross relief for Cubans, and mob violence in Jonesville Virginia.
Wheat surged on the Chicago Board of Trade with May at 1.50, July near 1.02 to 1.03, and highs around 1.80. reports cite France and Italy curbing imports, bread shortages in Spain and Italy, and global jitters lifting futures as traders scramble for limited supplies.
A reader guide explains army and navy ranks, units, and formations to avoid confusion in war news. It lists officers from captain to admiral, and structures from squadron to division in both services, plus related naval terms and common misreadings. It notes current events such as Mormon telephony, Britain's neutral ice proclamation, Alaska gun requests, and a Richmond Ky loan assignment.
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