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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1898
Page
1
Madrid July 3 Spanish government reports Captain General Blanco warns he has been summoned by Admiral Sampson to evacuate Cuba within 48 hours under penalty of bombardment of all Cuban forts. General Toral refuses to surrender Santiago saying he will defend the town.
A Havana Herald dispatch reports the Spanish commander demands Calas evacuation within 48 hours or American bombardment of all Cuban forts. The Americans press Bantlico surrender under truce terms, but Gen. Tort refuses, vowing to defend the town to the death as France backs the new Triers resolution.
Washington July 3 The president appointed Senator Cullom of Illinois Senator Mahan of Alabama Representative Mitt of Witla Sanford Por president of the Hawaiian Republic and W F Freer of Hawaii to be commissioners under the forthcoming Hawaiian relocation remit, amid the Fiolffilian annexation discussions.
Four transports carrying conunni from Santiago entered Key West harbor on July 9. Government orders dispatched to hue and wave muri Information. confusion surrounds landing attempts as ships struggle with torpedo fears. Local authorities seek clarity as the scene unfolds under tense maritime conditions.
War era notice reports volunteers from multiple counties rallying under Major Malka Voltintwer for Regiments to reinforce General Sha Cor. Troops sail aboard ships, embarkation details include timing and routes, with both districts and local units pledged to support the mission.
President McKinley and Admiral Dewey have received Doctor of Laws degrees from Yale University. Diplomas were delivered on parchment and will be forwarded by the first outgoing steamer to Admiral Dewey.
General Miles sails with 1,710 reinforcements bound for Santiago while ships Yale and Columbia proceed toward the theater. Admiral Sampson reports three Spanish vessels may be saved including the Vizcaya and Maria Teresa as the war moves to Forts at the entrance to the harbor. Wrecks near Guantanamo show Spanish troops starving with no food and reconcentrados receiving rations as Cubans stream toward relief.
July 8 report from AWavAlatton states the commissioner of Internal Revenue cautions the public against decorative and adhesive stamp speculation. Officials say expositors warn that stamps may be overproduced and misused by buyers seeking quick profits, with inquiries and enforcement steps outlined for collectors and sellers.
Washington July war department dispatches report intact cable communications through Pier July 9. General Parol and aides noted workers, wounded and missing in action with several units on duty. Camp Shastiieo and Wien statements detail updated casualty and unit status, confirming continuous operations despite disturbances.
Washington July 9 The war department reports that eleven small lighters en route to Santiago in the Theater of war were swamped off the coast. No lives were lost. The wrecked craft were from Mobile New Orleans and Charleston and were in reserve for General Shafter to transfer supplies and ordnance from transports to ships. The quartermaster department is rushing replacements to the area.
Canton reports rebels capturing Mening and Tien Pak and surrounding Wu Chuen Sten in Kwang Tun. Internal revenue officials are killed as the situation at Woo Thow becomes critical. A large exodus of wealthy natives is under way.
London reports whispered rumors of a possible peace between Spain and the United States. Officials from the US embassy and British foreign office deny any formal overtures or imminent agreement. No definite subject details are confirmed, and alerts note no concrete developments beyond speculative chatter.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports two freight trains collided at Foirya Pa on the Pittsburgh and Connellsville railroad. Fireman Praad was killed and conductor Slider, Danwhyrty act Towner, and two markmen were injured. One engine and several cars derailed. Cause appears to be error in operation.
Major General Otis and Majors Lome and Runlin confer on transports for the next expedition. Troops for Puebla and Pers have been decked. Te raneiro and Pennsylvania prepare. Regiments to be designated once ship capacities are fixed. South Dakota and Kansas likely to go, despite rumors. Fourth expedition expected to mirror earlier ones.
At the harbor entrance of Santiago de Cuba the Reina Merovites sank at midnight on July 3. Nearby a torpedo-boat destroyer lay fast inshore after a collision, with wreckage and the two twin cruisers Infante Maria Teresa and Almirante Oquendo battered on rocks. Debris, burned bodies, and scattered relics cover the scene as sailors’ bodies wash ashore or lie entangled in the wrecks.
Disjointed OCR notes report fear of US warships en route to Spain and ports readying for potential surprise. Clerical and political factions debate peace talks versus hardline bargaining as Spain faces external pressure and internal divisions.
The Pall Mall Gazette reports that King Leopold of Belgium begins his voyage in August aboard a yacht cruise and will make a substantial stay in the United States.
A July report from Playa del Este Cuba describes Spanish soldiers emaciated and unable to walk, picked up near Guantanamo Bay by sailors from a United States gunboat. The account notes the men lacked rifles and appear in dire condition aboard the vessel.
A 17 year old Mexican girl, Mike Sybil Galway of Mexico, collapsed at about 10 tonight while waltzing at the Pairsoun park pavilion in Mount Park Kansas City. The death was instantaneous and caused by heart failure with no warning.
The weekly bank statement reports surplus reserve down 4969.25, specie down 35 501 500, legal tenders down 1 093 400, deposits up 7 999 200, and circulation down 29.41m. Banks hold 53,245,900 above reserve requirements of 26 percent.
Marked out report notes party strategy with a Populist camp meeting planned and a Republican literature push to flood the state as voters prepare for campaigns.
In Topeka disputes roil party lines as Republicans Populists plan aggressive campaigns with speakers and a central book exposing GOP missteps. Leaders Allen Clark and Stanley press hopes while organizers flood roads with orators and stake out battlegrounds.
Taylor Riddle reports a letter suggesting a lieutenant governor nomination, but the man is missing. The Populist ticket stands as No Democratic Ticket. Barney Sheridan critiques a straight Democratic ticket and vows to oppose Populism, citing funding concerns and electability. Sheridan predicts no bolting ticket and notes a stalwart conference in Topeka to settle strategies.
From Madrid in July the Liberal reports the cabinet is considering signing a ven Soys armistice to push forward peace negotiations. Washington notes Secretary Alger at 2 pm on July 9 said the Santiago attack had not begun and indicated a postponement of a bid.
Forty thousand tons of coal are now en route to the Philippines to fuel Admiral Dewey's ships. Secretary Long received a May dispatch from Dewey requesting American coal. Secrecy was strict to prevent capture by Spaniards as consignments moved from Philadelphia in May and June, with Baltimore handling the last 9,000 tons cleared last Wednesday.
Fire swept a five story brick building on Erin Street near Vin Cent in Cleveland. The Printpig company occupied the structure and several workers fled via back stairs and elevator as flames spread rapidly. Reports say a number may have been killed or injured, and a second cell for ambulances has been sent out.
All going home, Messi, Sielly, July The Spanish torpedo boats Audax Prosperina and Osalla of Admiral Camuns's squadron arrive here from Port Said en route to Spain. To Weda Napoleon London July The Berlin correspondent says Prince Louis Napoleon, a colonel in the Russian army, is about to wed the Russian grand duchess Helen daughter of Grand Duke Vladimir and cousin of Emperor Nicholas.
The Daily Chronicle reports the Home correspondent that the Hullan government has granted Admiral Camara's squadron a two day coal supply from Mussowah to reach Aden in Arabia.
The Clyde Line steamer Delaware en route to Charleston and Jacksonville was abandoned off Barnegat New Jersey with seventy people aboard. Lifesaving crews and the fishing smack M Miller assisted in rescue, transferring passengers and crew to lifeboats and later to New York aboard the steam yacht Gotan King. The Delaware, built in Philadelphia in 1880, suffered extensive damage but all on board were saved.
The Internal Revenue Service prepares a decision asserting stamps on express matter attach to the bill of lading by the express company, not the shipper. The ruling covers medical proprietary and patent articles, medicinal preparations, and imported manufacturers with packaging similar to patent medicines, regardless of origin, requiring unpacking for stamping.
Port Said reports six ships from Admiral Camdra's fleet have arrived from Suez bound for Spain. The shipment signals a reconsolidation move as the squadron continues its voyage.
Unalaska June 16 report says revenue cutter Bear departed for the north on June 14 with provisions for icebound whalers. Strong winds endangered several vessels, especially the bark Harry Morse, risking grounding without aid. the Bear steered to deeper water to assist and stabilize delays.
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