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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1898
Page
5
American fleet and insurgents prepare a joint attack on Santiago as ships guard the harbor and Cuban forces gather on the hills. The tense situation signals a major confrontation with strategic positions contested and civilians watching closely.
Dispatch from Cape Hayt TreEn reports ongoing bombardment of Santiago with great events expected hourly. American warships blockade harbor entrance while insurgents mass on surrounding hills. Officials in Washington deem engagement not serious yet despite heavy precautions by the Spanish.
An American fleet of fourteen ships bombarded Santiago harbor and forts. The cannonading was persistent and the damage appears extensive, with heavy fire directed at both defensive positions and the harbor facilities. The attack underscores strategic aims and the high intensity of naval action near the city.
Spanish sources claim 13 ships including Brooklyn Iowa Massachusetts Texas Amazonas engaged in firing on the harbor as the cruiser Cristobal Colon withdrew. American and Cuban bombardment signals noted with 14 warships and torpedo boats shelling Morro La Socapa Punta Gorda. No casualty figures released. population said desperate as Santiago braces for possible fall.
CHICKAMAUGA Park June 6 This has been the most active day since the volunteer army assembled with every regiment and brigade on the field spending four to five hours in drills. The men grow accustomed to camp life and rough fare, and are being put through more vigorous routines each day. Open fields were covered by regiments brigades and divisions throughout the morning and afternoon as every command in camp engaged at various times.
June 6 report: Assistant Secretary of War Meiklejohn telegraphed General Merritt in San Francisco to hasten the Philippine expedition. The War Department intends to start at once, with orders to leave a transport behind if needed to ensure immediate sailing. Measures aim to render Manila harbor impregnable against Spanish attack.
Reports from Havana state that since 2 o'clock the American fleet at Santiago de Cuba has bombarded Morro Castle La Socapa and Punta Gorda while engaging Spanish warships. The firing was very heavy then eased slightly by 8 45 p m with sustained activity near the fleet engagements. Morro Castle guards the harbor entrance La Socapa sits inside the harbor and Punta Gorda lies further in.
From Cape Haytien June 2 a Spanish source reports four teen American warships and two torpedo boats taking part in the combat at Santiago. A careful cannonade targeted Morro castle batteries until 3 45 p m and cannons fired at sea until 4 00 p m, then ceased. The Spanish account cannot determine the battle's exact merits.
London reports the Santiago fighting renewed interest in the war and suggests Americans may bombard forts to cover laying mines or sinking hulks to block the channel. It cites a possible move by Admiral Cervera before Shafter arrives, doubts Schley's Manila feat, and fears Spain’s plan may fail against Camara’s actions.
June 6 report from Tampa notes strict censorship on troop movements and war developments, restricting any commentary on regular or volunteer troops. Havana notes Admiral Cervera was not present at Santiago de Cuba during the bombardment, denying expected engagement with the American squadron.
Cadiz advices report that batteries and forts are replacing lighter guns with heavier ordnance. The departure of Admiral Camara’s fleet is delayed due to torpedo boat defects, causing renewed concern at Gibraltar.
A Kingston dispatch states the United States auxiliary cruiser Harvard sailed toward Key West but altered course after leaving port, heading instead for the east end of the island. The maneuver suggests a shift in operational direction not previously disclosed.
Haytien steamer Nouvelle Valdrogue reports sighting the United States troopship Resolute at Mole St. Nicholas awaiting instructions after being pursued by two Spanish corvettes between Jean Ravel and Mole St. Nicholas. The voyage notes that Admiral Cervera's squadron is not in Santiago de Cuba, with only a cruiser Cristobel Colon, one torpedo boat and two auxiliary cruisers present.
The North Western Line announces daily sales of excursion tickets to the Omaha Exposition starting June 1. Ticket limits vary by trip length, with rates set accordingly. The exposition is described as well worth seeing, and agents of Chicago and North Western Railway will provide further information.
The standard and registered trotting stallion Dell Nor No 30273 is now under N Rice care at a training barn in Huron. Described as perfect, fair sized and heavily muscled with speed, he is expected to run 2 30 or better this fall. His fine breeding traces to Geo Wilkes and Norval, son of Electioneer, promising elite bloodlines.
Ex excursion tickets will be sold at one fare for round trip June 6 and 7 limited to June 11 via the North Western Line. Apply to agents Chicago & North Western Ry.
C N W Ry runs a special train for the G A R encampment in Canton South Dakota. Train leaves Huron at 7 50 am June 7 connects at Parker with CM STP Ry for Canton. One way fare for round trip.
Travel guidance announces the N. E. A. route to Washington from the west via Chicago then the Pennsylvania Short Lines with no change to reach the capital. A guide to Washington will be sent containing information about the city, directed to H. R. Dering at 248 South Clark Street Chicago.
Saie advertises 200 bushels seed wheat 500 bushels seed barley 500 bushels millet seed 50 bushels seed rye. Also urges dehorning cattle before flies, offering stable services soon. Plans to strut herd on the 15th at 50 cents per head per month and to feed hay on the section in April.
Property owner Joan E. Ward advertises pasture space for horses and cows at 50 cents per animal per month. Location is an 800 acre tract beside Huron with a large water tank fed by Bell's artesian well. Availability noted in the neighborhood.
Beadle County bonds numbered 1 to 100 each 5400 total 50 000 at 6 percent interest payable semi annually dated July 2 1883 due twenty years after date with option of fifteen years called for payment and will accrue interest after July 2 1898 by order of county commissioners Edward Sterling county treasurer Attest Wa Rogers county auditor June 9 30 Proposals for state printing South Dakota sealed bids to Secretary of State July 1 1898 open 10 a m in Pierre with classwise discounts bonds with sureties required two times estimated contract amount to be secured rules schedules and rejection rights provided William H Peecam Secretary of State Ex Officio Commissioner of Public Printing dated Pierre S D June 1895
Public land notice reports that Charles under his Hd No 13306 seeks final proof to support his claim for the S W Sec 112 T 60 N R W and will go before the U S land office at Huron South Dakota on Wednesday June 22 1898 The witnesses listed are William Z Nichols C Norman both of Lakeside South Dakota George Jett and Alonzo H Medbury of Cavour South Dakota The entry is signed by C A Blake Register May 12 June 16
In Huron South Dakota May 25 1897 a settler named David G Currier filed notice of intent to make final proof for his claim to northwest quarter section 22 township 110 north range 62 west. The final proof will be examined by the register at the U S land office in Huron on Saturday July 9 1898. Witnesses Axtel Palmer Levi Loman Eggleston all from Huron South Dakota. C A Blake Register
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