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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1898
Page
1
The Stars and Stripes floated over the Palace of the Governor in Santiago at exactly 12 o'clock. A vast crowd witnessed the event as the flag hovered above the historic building in a stirring display of patriotism.
July 18 1898 at Santiago de Cuba General McKibben as temporary military governor oversaw the ceremony as the American flag was raised over the governor's palace. A 10 000 strong crowd witnessed the event with bands playing The Star Spangled Banner and The Stars and Stripes Forever. Capron's battery fired a twenty one gun salute amid cheering crowds.
The article describes the Santiago harbor aftermath and military dispatches. It notes a large force engaged, the surrender of 2,000, and generals reporting favorable progress. It covers troop movements toward Porto Rico, naval plans, and yellow fever updates amid refugees and harbor bombardments.
Reports from Havana and Washington recount General Shafter’s dispatches announcing Santiago de Cuba’s formal surrender, with details of Spanish troops marching out to lay down arms. Officials praise American forces and note yellow fever concerns aboard the Harvard and prisoner exchanges at Portsmouth and Annapolis.
Washington July 13 naval officers set the exact departure day for Commodore Weteon's eastern squadron and orders urge immediate prep. Two colliers to accompany the expedition are at Norfolk for the unloading of light batteries as work proceeds under the officer in charge.
At Morro Castle near Santiago harbor a Spanish emblem was lowered at 9 am. The Meg descended while Spanish and American troops watched. Mines near the harbor were inspected by steam launches under Lieutenants Hobson and Palmer and later exploded under the Vixen’s supervision. Two mines were found not as formidable as expected.
Commodore Schley and his party drift around the Reina Mercedes wreck near Morro and the Merrimac in six fathoms of water. They inspect the damaged vessel, discuss how the crew abandoned ship, and note gaps from shell impacts. A Spanish artillery captain greets them with guarded comments as Schley urges swift surrender to avoid further bombardment damage.
Dispatch from Gleiwis reports 34 killed in a cage accident at the Paulus colliery near Morgenrot. Local rescue teams work at the Morgenrot mine as authorities confirm the fatal incident.
Omaha dispatch July 18 reports Col Bryan and the Third Nebraska volunteer infantry marching to Jacksonville this afternoon via three routes. The colonel and staff depart Burlington and are due to reach Chicago tomorrow.
Tangier July 18 reports the sultan of Morocco focusing efforts near Ceuta and Melilla to guard the frontier and maintain neutrality amid rising tensions.
July 18 in St Joseph Missouri a dynamite blast at the county jail wrecked its rear but mobs with guns and pistols rushed to aid prisoners and prevent escapes. In Norfolk the Yankee sails for Santiago departed at 3:30 pm bound for the Caribbean while St Louis cruisers and other ships moved from Annapolis and Chesapeake Bay.
American army units begin sailing from Tampa and Charleston as 13 000 troops move toward Porto Rico. General Miles leads advance guard with two brigades to follow as quickly as possible.
Washington reports General Miles leading the Porto Rican expedition from Siboney with Yale and artillery. Two brigades at Charleston embark for Porto Rico as 10,000 troops at Tampa prepare to ship out. General Brooke to move First and Second divisions from Chickamauga. Shafter’s brigade to remain at Santiago for an indefinite period.
London dispatch reports The Chronicle suggesting the queen regent uses influence to deter General Weyler from backing the Cartist cause. It notes Spain’s anxiety over Gibraltar and threats of military action if battering of our harbor continues. Britain may intervene to curb aggression.
Washington expects immediate steps to collect customs revenue at Santiago following the war. Secretary Gage and Assistant Secretary Howell coordinate new schedules modeled on Cuba. A telegram with principal features may be sent to General Shafter tonight.
In Algiers on July 18 reports state that the Spanish eutharities in the Balearic islands have extinguished coast lights until further orders. A separate donation thread from Chicago notes $50,000 pledged on July 1 to Carroll College of Waukesha Wisconsin, with Mir a and Mrs Ralph Voorhees of New Jersey giving $20,000 on condition of raising $50,000 more and setting aside $20,000 for endowment. Professor Waller has secured $20,000 in pledges and anticipates the remaining $50,000.
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