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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1898
Page
1
General Miles leads the army expedition from Siboney Cuba at 3 PM toward Porto Rico with 3 000 troops aboard Yale and other ships. Reinforcements of 4 000 and 2 500 follow as transports, while Dewey’s forces in the Philippines are reported quiet and ready. The Watson squadron readiness shifts to convoy needs and European plans await Porto Rico movements.
Secretary Long denied reports that the Watson expedition had been abandoned. He said the voyage is merely deferred until the Porto Rican situation clears. The expedition will sail to Spain later, depending on which ships are needed in American waters and the timing.
Madrid marked the queen's birthday with reduced ceremonies due to national circumstances. A private mass was held at the royal palace chapel attended by the royal family and court. The queen regent ordered the customary funds redirected to charity, and many visitors appeared at the palace.
Secretary Alger announced that troops from the Santiago engagement will not be sent to Porto Rico. They will remain in Cuba until yellow fever is stamped out. General Miles agreed it was not advisable to move troops likely to have contracted fever, a view the department also adopted.
Chester, July 21. The British tank steamer Ollfelds, arriving from Shields, England, reports passing many bodies near the Newfoundland banks a few days ago. Captain Squayer stated there were at least 26, believed to be victims of the La Bourgoyre disaster.
Health Officer Doty in New York reports suspicious illness among the Senees contingent arriving via quarantine. A large number of men from Shafter's army are involved, and the illness is identified as hot yellow fever.
War history of a day reports Spanish government action against Carlist plotters in Madrid and suppression of Carlist papers. Commodore Watson’s Spain trip delayed. Porto Rico will be held as the price of war. Admiral DeWhy warns of bombardment of Manila if not surrendered this week. Aguinaldo forms the Philippine cabinet. Spanish prisoners plan to return home.
The British steamship Newfoundland attempting to reach Cienfuegos was captured by the U S S Mayflower off Cuba. A prize crew was placed aboard and the vessel was sent to Charleston. Five Cuban refugees aboard were rescued amid worsening Cuban grain shortages and food scarcities.
Washington officials announce the quartermaster will supervise the embarkation of Spanish prisoners for Spain. Five ships will be ready at Santiago by the 26th, with the Atlantic company handling transport and provisioning. Colonel Hecker endorses the contract as best under the circumstances despite criticism.
Secretary Long held a lengthy talk with the president about the Porto Rico expedition and Commodore Watson's squadron. Departure time remains unsettled, tied to Porto Rico’s movement. Long said Watson will sail after Porto Rico departure and denied any fear of protests from other nations.
Admiral Sampson reports progress in wrecking Maria Teresa as very satisfactory and says the ship will probably be raised by Sunday next. The Reina Mercedes is likely to be salved as officers inspect her. no information yet on the other vessels. Pillabury of the Venus supervised the valuation for the navy.
Havana dispatch reports American ships separated from Manzanillo and moved to a point off Cape Cruz. They bombarded a signal tower causing unspecified damage as of yesterday afternoon.
In Madrid on a July afternoon the queen regent received a stream of congratulatory messages from the pope and several sovereigns. A pope's telegram was very sympathetic and noted with cordial regard.
The navy says no delay in naval convoys for General Miles. Cincinnati and New Orleans are at his disposal, with Columbia and Yale carrying troops and armed. Additional vessels including Annapolis Wasp Leyden Gloucester and Massachusetts Dixie join, plus monitors Terror Amphitrite Puritan en route. Eastern squadron may be sent to Spain later.
Washington reports quote a Schley friend claiming Navy officials kept him from entering Santiago Harbor after Cerveras fleet, deeming him too daring. Navy board members are said to have prejudice against him and moved him to command the Flying Squadron and keep him at Fort Monroe.
Philadelphia date reports that Pennsylvania will complete its McKinley call by tomorrow morning with two Third Pennsylvania volunteers companies mustered into national service. Each company sold 106 men passed medicals. state officials say the quota will be met with an excess after muster.
The United States ship Arizona arrived from Tacoma and will be fitted out as a transport. Sandia, On the Rio, will depart Saturday with 50 officers, 546 enlisted men, and ten civilians, a total of 906. Of these 751 are South Dakota regiment battalion members, 52 signal corps, and 104 recruits for heavy artillery. Brigadier General Otis to command. Nearly 4,000 soldiers will be dispatched in the next two weeks.
William Reed of Hoboken is convicted of first degree murder for the shooting death of politician Andrew Henry in Hoboken after a dispute over a position. Reed remained cool during verdict. defense claimed mens rea. Sentencing scheduled for next week.
Washington July. The president today issued general orders opening postal communication between the United States and the Santiago districts and other districts that may be taken hereafter.
Washington July 21 The eagerly awaited report of Admiral Sampson on the rear sea engagement with the Cervera Squadron is en route aboard the cruiser USS Paul under Captain Sigsbee. The transit to New York will take three or four days, with public extracts to follow. The department anticipates technical details on ordnance effects, including dynamite projectiles from the Vesuvius, and will reveal how various naval weapons performed in the engagement.
At Chickamauga Chattanooga Park on July 1 Preparations underway to move two thirds of Camp Thomas troops to Porto Rico under General Brooke starting tomorrow morning First corps orders show brigades including Fourth Ohio Third Wisconsin and Fourth Pennsylvania among those departing with rapid successive movements planned across days A major reshuffle will see Major General J P Wade take over Camp Thomas command after Brooke departures
The North German Gazette states no official German action against the United States by Admiral von Diederichs. It says Germany has no reason to explain such actions and has not heard of any American complaint. The government has not been required to account for anything.
William J. Elliott of Philadelphia was named lieutenant colonel of the sixth regiment at Camp Alger. A graduate of West Point, he now serves as assistant adjutant general on Major General Snowden’s staff, succeeding Colonel Cyloned Shenton who resigned.
Washington July 2 report lists private ration and increase pensions for Pennsylvania residents. Minor Moyer of Plymouth and Euserne receive 12 dollars each, while Big Bowman of Ulster and Bradford gets 60 dollars.
Harrisburg July 11 with no quorum present the new capitol commission did not meet this evening to finalize plans for laying the corner stone of the new edifice.
Manila reports say Rear Admiral Dewey will bombard Manila fortifications by week’s end if troops can seize the city immediately. First regiment in Paranaque, Spaniards braced for Cadiz fleet arrival. insurgents harass but are checked by Malate and Santa Mesa guns. Manila defense mail restrictions persist. Washington notes Dewey’s second expedition ranks 1,586 men under General Greene with units from Pennsylvania Colorado Nebraska and Infantry regiments.
Washington July 21 authorities declared Porto Rico will be held as a permanent possession to defray war expenses. The flag will fly over the island forever, with no plan to relinquish it. The Philippines and Ladrones may face decisions tied to war needs and Pacific developments.
Washington July 21 report from Cuba says General Leonard Wood, former Rough Riders colonel, named temporary governor of Santiago to replace General Chambery McKibbin. The White House cannot confirm tonight.
The morning dispatches report Admiral Dewey preparing to bombard Manila and a powerful convoy under General Miles advancing toward Porto Rico. General Weyler may direct Spanish affairs as strategic movements unfold amid financial and local civic notes.
Officials decline to confirm the report as accurate and state they have no information. The president’s proclamation designates General Shafter as governor of Santiago city and province, with possible delegation to an officer, but no immediate notification to the War Department.
London reports from July 22 allege Carlists remain active in Spain. Madrid and frontier censors aside, sources claim government authorities in many provinces receive alarming information on Carlist preparations. Arms and ammunition are said to have entered via mountain passes into Navarra Aragon and Catalonia with alleged connivance of authorities.
Philadelphia July 2 The twenty ninth annual regatta of the National Association of Amateur Oafwmen opens on the Schuylkill river with two days of trials and finals. Teams from New York and Baltimore arrive, while Worcester high school is the only crew to practice. Races start at 3 40 p m daily. Titus from New Orleans faces a potential medal hold for a league dispute and may be investigated if he wins.
Forecast from Woelietion July 2 predicts fair, warm conditions in western Pennsylvania with light variable winds turning southerly. New York July 22 Herald forecast notes cooler interior conditions with light to fresh northerly winds, some clearing, and rain on the coast followed by a potential rally in the region.
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