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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1898
Page
3
Reports from Mala Mala, June describe seven hours of fierce hand to hand fighting under a raging typhoon as insurgents pressure Spanish lines around Manila. Aguinaldo's forces gain ground at Melabon, Tarlac, Pacoor, and Santa Maria while Dewey blocks advance.
Reports from Havana and Port au Prince describe American fleet bombardment of Santiago de Cuba, with troops debarking under naval cover. Accounts mention clashes near Aguadores and Punta Caserra, insurgent actions, and disputed troop landings as Sampson's ships fire on coastal defenses.
Juled B Rubel, a Cuban sugar planter now in Galveston aboard the German ship Gler, reports Havana flood of scarcity. He warns war will not end quickly. blockade keeps food scarce, prices rise, and relief unlikely until U S forces invade. He cautions troops face disease and harsh conditions on arrival.
The article describes a planned combined assault on Santiago within days as U S and Cuban forces advance. It discusses potential peace moves, Spain's position after a likely fall of Santiago, and diplomatic reactions from European powers and U S officials.
London papers praise Hobson and Cervera for the Merrimac expedition. The Pall Mall Gazette lauds heroism and chivalry, arguing the Spanish fleet’s destruction ends the war, while urging American gains of Puerto Rico and the Philippine Islands to secure favorable terms. The Westminster Gazette calls the incident noble and aids an honorable peace.
A private dispatch from Mrs. Gridley widow of the late commander of the cruiser Olympia arrives at the department. She requests cremation at Yokohama if possible. otherwise embalming and return of the remains to the United States. The department will try to honor her wishes.
Ambassador Hay submitted to the foreign office proof that Spanish forces are using Canada as a base for operations and protested the continuation of this practice on grounds of neutrality. The protest rests on the claim of neutrality violation.
Madrid edges into crisis as ex minister Moret accuses the cabinet of no fixed plan and the ship of state drifting. He says the ministry is divided, lacks energy, and cannot foresee Spain’s fate amid a foreign war and growing internal complications.
Partial returns from yesterday's election show Republican gains statewide. Gere leads for governor with about a 10,000 plurality, Longue is re elected to Congress in the first district by over 2,000, Moody trails in the second district by near 5,000, and the legislature tilts Republican with 25 Senate seats to 7 opposition and 44 House seats to 16.
San Francisco June 8 Brigadier General Greene named commander of the second Manila expedition. Greene noted for bravery diplomacy and business leadership will lead First Colorado volunteers Tenth Pennsylvania volunteers part of Eighteenth and Twenty third infantry and possibly Utah light artillery or Third United States artillery. China to be flagship Merritt to stay behind. Fourth United States Cavalry ordered to prepare for service in the Philippines.
The Swedenborgian general convention opened in Cleveland today with delegates from across the country and several foreign nations. The gathering is expected to continue throughout the week.
San Francisco June 8 Private Lawrence Reynolds of Company B South Dakota volunteers was arrested Sunday for burglary. He has been discharged from custody after being intoxicated and entering the house of Charles Hagkmler.
The Picayune notes surviving Spanish era landmarks on Chartres street and the St. Louis Cathedral with the Cabildo and Presbyterian buildings flanking the church. It states the old Ursuline convent on Ursulines street is the sole French colonial relic, marking the European presence in the Mississippi valley. The piece ends by mentioning the first Indiana woman nursing in Kokomo and adds regional pride for Kalamazoo and Kankakee with their own laurels.
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