13 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1898
Page
1
Manila cables report insurgents cancel control of islands while Aguinaldo's faction clings to power as Americans drill for battle. Wives and thousands of troops mounted for Manila, with Cavite sanitation at risk and exiled leaders returned from Hong Kong under arrest for treachery.
Alarm spreads after a distressing incident, with officials in the War Department noting the gravity of the situation. The report alarms policymakers and prompts heightened scrutiny of security measures and response protocols. Further details remain unclear as the investigation continues.
Washington July 12 officials voiced concern over San Mago developments as no direct word came from Admiral Sampson and Shafter reported no new fighting. A special White House war council, with Alger and Long, discussed health updates from Miles and Shafter while dispatches from Santiago stirred urgency in navy and army quarters. Public inquiries were silenced as the crisis prompted heightened official activity.
New York July 12 A Tribune special from Washington reports the squadron will depart this week for the Spanish coast. Operations in Cuba are abandoned and the combined army and navy will be sent to Porto Rico to drive Spaniards from the island. Commodore is named to lead the force.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a devastating epidemic affecting hundreds of men in a county army setting near an outpost at country 25 Noll. The readable text hints at a large casualty impact and military disorder during the event.
From Jaragua to Kingston reports state General Toral rejects Shaffer’s unconditional surrender offer. American forces ready to assault as batteries land at the front. The final battle hinges on gun support and timing as Shaffer’s second surrender proposal is deemed hopeless.
Tense race tensions erupt as reports indicate violent clashes between White and Black communities in Illinois. Officials warn volunteers may join rioting amid escalating hostility, prompting fears of wider social disruption and urgent calls for calm and restraint.
In Springfield a race-tinged dispute at Camp Tanner heats up as white officers fear a potential riot. Ninth Regiment soldiers warn they will press for armed action, asserting control over the situation amid entrenched bad blood with Black troops.
Reports say Dewey's cruisers Raleigh and Concord fired on Subic Bay forts, forcing Spanish garrison surrender on Grande Island after American shells destroyed key earthworks. Dewey claimed control of Subic Bay as insurgents and Spaniards clash in ongoing Philippines operations.
General Shafter reports from Santiago that after a six and a half hour interview with General Toral the surrender is hoped for but if not, bombardment will begin at noon tomorrow with every gun and naval support ready to shell the city. The message notes no modification of orders.
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