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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1898
Page
2
Reports indicate Cervera is wary and not tempted to fire on American vessels. A Spanish ship at Port Said began coaling from colliers from Spain. The Egyptian government ordered exit after the 24 hour limit. Spaniards said repairs required and began unloading coal and other materials.
Report says Marquis of Salisbury signaled British support for the United States in a Thursday night address. The speech is viewed as hinting at sympathy with Washington amid Germany’s stance on the Philippine question.
A westbound Wabash passenger train derailed a mile west of Burlington Junction Missouri. The locomotive jumped the track and mail baggage smoking and chair cars toppled down an embankment. About twenty passengers were hurt with several in serious condition.
A building collapse in Lancaster, twelve miles from Dallas, Texas, killed Birdy Nattles, daughter of Henry N tiles, and fatally injured two others. Five people were injured, including John Long, John Nance, Edgar Sanders, Richard Whitworth, and Mrs J C Johnson.
Dispatches from Admiral Cervera reveal a critical situation at Santiago with scarce food and ammunition and imminent exhaustion. The fleet has failed to draw any shots from the harbor batteries for several days despite moving close to shore.
Rome dispatch says the Pope is greatly affected by the Spanish American war and, given his age and nervous exhaustion, his entourage worries though physicians report no cause for alarm.
A letter from John Muldoon of Johnsonville reports that 101 men left Seattle in March for Alaska. Only four survive. two drowned and the rest died from exposure and hunger. Muldoon is a respected citizen now in the Alaskan gold fields.
Dr. C. Stanton overseeing Army exams in Chicago drew attention by declaring a habitual bicycle speed rider, the scorcher, unfit for service due to heart trouble.
Ex queen JiiNookalani of the Sandwich Islands resides at the Ebbitt House in Washington DC preparing to return home. She will depart soon on a swift tour of the United States, then sail from Vancouver to Honolulu.
Isador Hoffman aged 23 and a companion started to row a skiff across the river near Toledo Ohio before the craft foundered in a terrible struggle. Hoffman's body was recovered but J Hoffman was drowned.
Paris Morning Post correspondent reports Dr Betances says Spain may grant Puerto Rico independence with conditions and reservations for another country. negotiations hint at potential autonomy and foreign influence shaping the outcome.
Washington special reports the plan to project American force into Spain with a squadron including the battleships Iowa and Oregon to bombard Cadiz and other forts, wipe out the Spanish navy, and push toward the coast by mid July. Commodore Watson to join Admiral Sampson off Santiago aboard Newark to organize operations.
A British observer for the Associated Press reports a reign of terror in Havana. Captain General Blanco warns of instant execution for anti government opinions. The Orden Publico fears revolt as famine rumors spread and residents brace for potential bombardment by the American fleet.
Four thousand men depart San Francisco aboard the steamers Indiana City of Para Ohio and Morgan City. General Arthur McArthur commands from the Indiana as the fleet heads westward to join the Manila uprising effort. Army officers in San Francisco express concern over the movement.
A British and US led force may strike Spanish ports as Commodore Watson prepares to target Cadiz Barcelona and other Mediterranean sites. The plan envisions blocking Havana while reinforcing the fleet and pursuing Camara through Suez toward the Philippines.
A London Spectator piece quoted argues that the United States should maintain a fleet equal to France and an army of 50,000 that is highly staffed and provisioned with artillery engineers and transports. It suggests expansion to 150,000 with trained reservists on short notice.
A Kingston Jamaica letter from Santiago reports severe hunger with many families seeking relief from military stores but being refused. Residents are urged to leave the city as fast as possible.
The Washington correspondent of the London Chronicle says Spain will be scared into making peace. He notes the supposed American squadron bound for Spain is a theatrical announcement, and accuses the Navy Department of seeking unusual publicity.
Private advices from Spanish ports describe the so-called third squadron as a comic opera affair and report it has been ordered to assemble at Cadiz with minimal delay.
The President issues a proclamation expanding blockade authorities and wartime trade restrictions citing national security needs. The decree broadens enforcement tools for naval interdiction and port controls amid ongoing hostilities.
Reports from the war front note Admiral Dewey’s LL D honor and war wear in Cuba. Soldiers at Chickamauga unearth Civil War relics while powers watch for Santiago’s fall and a possible peace push. Estimates say 100000 more troops may be needed to end the war quickly.
Officials say heavy reinforcements to Gen Shafter and a Porto Rican expedition are planned. Gen Miles is to command the upcoming departure from the United States, with specifics not yet known. The planned force aims to secure Santiago then send troops to Puerto Rico. Reports also note two attempts to assassinate Gen Aguinaldo in Manila.
The President sent two messages to Congress recognizing Lieut Hobson and crew of the Hudson for heroic rescues at Cardenas and Santiago Harbor. He seeks Senate approval to move Hobson from construction to the navy line, with advancement and medals for the Hudson crew and Captain Hodgson.
The plan envisions placing Cubans in control of Santiago once it is captured to allow U S troops to focus on Porto Rico and other missions. Count Cassini, new Russian ambassador to Washington, says war events won’t end long standing Russia United States friendship. A rudder frame for the battleship line arrives at Newport News shipyard weighing 82 900 pounds and blamed on Germans. An American Cavite official says if Manila endures bloodshed Spain may blame Germany. Manila might have surrendered earlier without German presence. Spain orders 26 000 more troops from the last service class.
Royal decree suspends Cortes sittings while Honolulu orders militia on war footing. Reports cite German neutrality in Philippines and a 20000 man army buildup with doubt over Porto Rico or Cuba as the destination. Admiral Sampson’s fleet bombards Santiago forts. Cuban landings and Shafter’s advance push toward the city. Measles rise among troops and Meantime Camara’s fleet moves toward Port Said.
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