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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1898
Page
6
A physician praised pills that relieved months of baffling illness and fatigue in a Pueblo, Colorado mother who labored to educate three children. The account cites L. E. Browning and a testimonial sworn by a Notary Public to endorse Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a blood restoring remedy sold widely.
Ron Bombard reports a clash where Spaniards mounted a defense for a period before retreating from the position in the town of Caimanara, ending the stand as forces withdrew.
The June 9 bulletin confirms the Santiago de Cuba bombardment by five American ships from 5:30 AM, with shells demolishing many houses beyond fortifications. Spanish fire pressed the fight, but forts were silenced by 7:30 to 10 AM. Spanish forces at Caimanera and Santiago reportedly plan a last resistance as Americans press the advance.
Rumors spread from Cape Henry of Spanish warships seen in the area as excitement ran high at Fort Monroe. Citizens debated the danger while authorities sought confirmation of the reports.
Newport News dispatch reports Fort Monroe alerted after signals from Cape Henry indicated possible Spanish warships near Cape Henry. A battle ship, two cruisers and a torpedo boat were ordered to remain on duty through the night as searchlights scanned the bay and ships prepared for action.
In the Gibraltar area on June 10 the Spanish battleship Pelayo and three torpedo boats were cruising the straits. The Italian armored cruiser Carlo Alberto has departed for Cuban waters.
Lonnox, June 11. The Times editorial predicts a critical period for the Spanish government as the US is expected to prevail swiftly. The Daily News urges Spain to submit promptly, arguing diplomacy will back the United States in securing a just reward for its energy and foresight.
Washington announces that Adjutant General Corbin will withhold public apportionment of volunteer troops under the second call. Enlistment of 75 000 men continues as for the regular army with governors informed privately of state quotas and enlistment procedures.
The Belgic arriving from the Orient reports sighting the first fleet of American troop transports near Honolulu. The transports likely left San Francisco around May 20, about 150 miles east of Honolulu. The Belgic departed Honolulu on June 1, with the Charleston arriving two days earlier and recoaling during Belgic's departure.
News from New York states Cuban forces defeated a Spanish division at Jiguaní in Santiago province on May 22, marking one of the patriots most decisive wins in months. The Cuban junta in New York confirms the victory and notes the significance of the clash.
MapDRID June 11 The cabinet council debated the military situation in the Philippines. General Correa denied Captain General Augusti's position was desperate and Senor Sagasta said Manila had means of defense until reinforcements arrive.
American ships formed in two lines off Morro Castle and pounded Spanish earthworks at Santiago de Cuba. Estrella and Cave batteries were silenced, Morro Castle slightly damaged, and heavy fire rained on shore batteries with no American casualties.
Maprio June 10 A semi official note claims the bombardment of Santiago de Cuba by the American fleet on Monday resulted in the loss of the Spanish cruiser Reina Mercedes Thirty four crew members were killed The Reina Mercedes built at Carthagena in 1887 weighed over 6000 tons and measured 278 feet 10 inches long 42 feet 7 inches broad and drew 16 feet 5 inches of water The vessel carried about 870 men and its engines had been rendered useless by boiler failure
The Madrid correspondent of The Standard reports two shells hit the Vizcaya and one struck the destroyer Furor during the Santiago engagement. Admiral Cervera commends the marine brigade at Castillo de la Socapa for their calm under hours of heavy fire.
Kinaston Jamaica June 10 The false rumor in the United States that Captain Philip commander of the US battleship Texas was seriously injured during the bombardment of the Santiago fortifications Monday is completely unfounded. Captain Philip sustained no injury.
A private dispatch from Port au Prince claims eight thousand American troops have landed near Santiago de Cuba. The United States auxiliary cruiser St. Louis has arrived at Mole St. Nicholas in Cape Hautren Hayti on June 14.
Washington June 8 Senate action centered on an urgent deficiency bill to fund war and navy establishments. The measure appropriates seventeen million seven hundred forty five thousand dollars for war and navy needs, with limited other business completed.
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