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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1898
Page
1
Washington reports the Porto Rican expedition moves ahead after three days of high level talks. General Miles sails from Siboney with artillery and troops aboard the Yale toward Porto Rico, Brooke as senior officer, aiming for a rapid, divisioned landing and possible bloodless victory.
At Marlborough House the London residence of the Prince of Wales it was stated tonight that the prince has fractured his left knee cap after stepping on a stair.
Secretary Alger announced the vanguard of the Porto Rican expedition left Cuba with General Miles aboard the Yate and ships carrying rest of Shafter's troops. Forces to land under Admiral Sampson’s convoy with ships providing gun support. Charleston and Tampa troops sped to Porto Rico. 49,000 African troops expected within ten days.
A Red Cross relief meeting in New York considered the Bandhigo yellow fever emergency. Immune nurses would be sent where needed, with Dr. Carpenter dispatched to New Orleans and Memphis to establish a nursing bureau. The government may accept immune nurses and deploy them via government transport.
Colonel William J. Bryan leads the Third Nebraska Volunteer Infantry toward the front. Orders to be ready on 30 minutes notice sparked rapid movement along the Burlington road toward Jacksonville. The regiment, split into battalions, advances under General Fitzhugh Lee with reunification planned in Nashville.
A Havana dispatch dated Monday says seven American warships heavily bombarded Mangarillo. Three steamers of the Menendez line were set on fire and several gunboats in the harbor were stranded while attempting to aid the town. The outcome remains unknown.
At the navy yard on July 18 it was announced the so called mosquito fleet of coast defense vessels will be disbanded and all their ships, except the monitors, sent to Cuba or southern waters. The monitors will stay on the Atlantic coast as coast guards due to their lack of modern armament and speed.
Madrid July 2 dispatch from General Blanco to General Correa confirms General Toral's report of the capitulation of Santiago de Cuba. Toral's dated Saturday evening July 16 details the record with earlier published reports.
Lawrence and Mase report the Pacific Mille print aid worsted department resumed operations today after a two week shutdown. The cotton department will start up next Monday with about 100 hands returning to work.
General Miles departs Siboney aboard the Yale bound for Porto Rico while Bhafter’s brigade is to stay at Santiago indefinitely. The Ninth Regiment Pennsylvania volunteers ships a typhoid cannon to Chickamauga and Colonel Epryan’s regiment heads from Omaha to the front. Aguinaldo’s envoys press Captain General Augustin to surrender Manila as the Mosquito Fleet disbands. monitors only to Cuban waters. McKinley cites a key state document on future governance of Santiago de Cuba.
An interview between General Aguinaldin's secretary Lenarde and Captain General Augustin in Manila discusses insurgents surrounding the city, potential assault, and hopes to appeal to powers for independence. Dewey enforces a stricter blockade as American troop movements continue toward the Philippines.
London dispatch quotes United States Consul Wildman stating the German cruiser Irene attempted to enter Manila harbor while the US gunboat Hugh McCulloch fired a shell to compel obedience. German Admiral von Diedrichs protested as Dewey refused to recognize the claim. Admiral von Diedrichs reportedly asked Captain Chichester about German interference during bombardment discussions.
Camp Merritt residents troop movement reports 1500 men from the First Montana and 400 recruits from the West California volunteers marching to the transport Steamer Pennsylvania. They prepare to sail to Manila via Honolulu as crowds bid farewell.
In Spain the rise in import duties provokes rural upheaval as Hu elgna villagers attack public buildings over corn and flour imports. Troops quell the clashes while the Pais newspaper advocates a military dictatorship and seeks army and navy backing.
Camp Thomas speculation centers on which regiments from the First corps will join General Brooke in Porto Rico. The First division units at Charleston are named, ordnance stores arrive, and wagon trains move to Charleston as plans suggest only two divisions may be sent. Private Harry Chiles of the Fifth Wisconsin dies from peritonitis after eating unripe fruit.
Millbury mill Aldrich Butinet begins operations after a two week shutdown with about 100 workers. Portsmouth knit goods mills reopen after several months with around 150 employees and prospects for steady work.
Wilkes Barre July 18 report says Lehigh and Wilkes Barre Coal company will operate its collieries on increased time starting August 1. Recently many mines were idle and those in operation employed workers only one or two days a week.
Meadville Pennsylvania July 1 Major John B Hays veteran of the late war and editor on the New York Tribune staff died today at the home of his aunt of Brights illness He was born here in 19 and was oldest son of Colonel Joseph Kiaye pioneer Meadville editor Funeral services will be held here Thursday at the Shadman home on Frank Street.
Washington July 18. President McKinley issues a historic state paper guiding the occupation of Santiago de Cuba. It proclaims a new American political authority, guarantees private rights and property, and outlines military governance and revenue rules for the occupied territory. The document is issued to General Shafter for distribution in Cuba.
Morning briefing highlights President McKinley issuing a bite paper, Porto Rican expedition under way, Spaniards in the Philippines, Kenney trial ongoing, officials inspect water quality, and local Jubilee at Peter's Lutheran Church. Thirteenth Regiment's hopes crushed as election councils meet amid editorial notes.
Sick Spaniards in the auxiliary hospital were landed at Camp Long today. All patients are reported well with no deaths since Sunday. Harvard also took aboard supplies including water provisions and ship stores for the voyage.
Washington and New York forecasts show fair to partly cloudy skies with high temperatures. Eastern Pennsylvania expects fair conditions with southerly winds. western Pennsylvania may see showers and warmer, brisk southerly winds. New York area predicts sultry conditions with partly cloudy skies and local rain possible in southern districts.
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