The War Intervenes as Hobson Speaks on Victory
Hobson steps into the scene amid grand victory talk as Sigshee comments on the war's turning point. The article highlights public sentiment, strategic moves, and the implications of a decisive win.
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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1898
Page
1
Merrimac mission and Santiago battle notes
In-depth interview with Captain Sigsbee recounts the Merrimac’s daring entry into Santiago harbor, torpedo strikes, and crew escape. Reports from Washington and London note naval actions, casualties, and peace talks progress as U.S. aims at Santiago.
Admiral Cervera Talks With Press at Portmouth Harbor
Admiral Cervera says he admired Americans and that the war was a duty for his crews. He states his squadron fought to the last and surrendered when no more could be done. Captains and officers report mutual kindness aboard the St Louis and St Paul amid the prior dispatch news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
Cervera
St. Louis
America
Spain
Goodrich
New York
Cevera
Sigsbee
St. Paul
Sampson
Troop Movements and Pacific Deployments Update
The First New York volunteers will be stationed in Honolulu for garrison duty while Gen Otis arranges troop transport. He aims to secure four coast vessels by mid month to move about 1,200 men. In Santiago Bay Commodore Schley’s ships bombard the city under orders from Gen Shafter, signaling a push toward new fronts. Naval leaders foresee an eastward focus and readiness for further actions against Puerto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Herald Special
Hobson
Morro Castle
Vizcaya
Hawaiin Islands
Military Department of California
Honolulu
Otis
Washington
Brooklyn
Indiana
Texas
Schley
Santiago
Shafter
Watson
San Juan de Porto Rico
U S Peace Terms Said to Include Cuba Puerto Rico and Philippines
Madrid reports a claim that the United States seeks Cuba and Porto Rico with a Canaries port, a 48 million pound indemnity, and retention of the Philippines as payment guarantee. The terms are described as unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
The
Standard Bays
United States
Cuba
Madrid
Porto Rico
Canaries
Philippines
Honolulu Flag Raising Details Amid Military Preparations
Major General Otis states no regiment for Honolulu has been chosen yet. Rear Admiral Miller, naval representative for the United States, will participate in the flag raising at Honolulu aboard the Mohican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Otis
Honolulu
Miller
United States
Mohican
McKinley Moves to Seize Philippine Revenues War Measure
President McKinley acts to collect Philippine revenues as a war measure and the Berlin transatlantic liner is to be converted into a troop ship. Spanish POWs to be confined on Saverys Island in Portsmouth harbor. Posts to be established at war camps. The St Louis arrives with 746 prisoners. Bryan’s regiment to report to Gen. Fitzhugh Lee in Jacksonville. A hospital train carrying wounded collides near High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Savey’s Island
Portsmouth Harbor
Bryan
Guide to Pronouncing Prominent Spanish Names
An authority in Harpers Weekly lists the correct efforts for well known Spanish town and ship names. It covers pronunciations for places such as Cadiz Santiago and Havana as well as figures like Maria Teresa and Christobal Colon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Weekly
Almodovar
Ahl
Cadiz
Ca-deeth
Cienfuegos
The
Carlos V—Em-Pay-Rahdor
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. Cilham
FR. D
P. C. Hall
Center Broadway
Montana
Herman Berc
E. H. Coodman
Attorney At Law
Matan
C. H. Baldwin
Townsend
Mortana
J. E. Kanouse
John M. McDonald
Broadway
Townsend House
Townsend, Montana
E. F. McRae
Wallace
Townsend and
Fassel
Dewell & McDonald’s Stables
Motana
C.sperry
Cedar Street
Broadwater
Sigshee
Santiaco
Manila
Almirante Oquendo
Oregon
Alger
Bennington
Philadelphia
Here
Miles
Siboney
Yale
Admiral Sampson
Tampa
Charleston
Asher
Springs, Fla
Rowell
Corbin
Casualtties
Ammen
Naval Hospital
Blanco
Gen. Linares
Gen. Otis
Gen. Merritt
Winfield Scott Schley
Cess
Admiral Cervera
Fort McPherson
High
Nuevitas
Pinar del Rio
Puerto Principe
Pelayo
Santa Clara
San Juan
Trinidad
Townsend, Mont
Agene
LO Lt
MAY & CO
ST. Paul, Minn
Albert Sidney
A. C. Dorner
Helena
Townsend Restaurant
Purcell’s
J. R. Oclesby
E, Tierney & Coeneral Merchandise
Baxter
Peter J. Meloy
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