Brave Gervera Says He Prefers Escape Over Harbor Capture
The Brave Gervera declares he would rather attempt to flee than remain in harbor to be seized. He vows bold action to break free from capture and reach safety beyond the port city.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1898
Page
1
More Troops Are Going
July 5 reports from Chicago Kingston Washington describe U S troop movements toward Santiago and reinforcement plans. Ships St Paul Harvard Yale will ferry brigades Garrettson Eighth Ohio Sixth Massachusetts Sixth Illinois to join the fleet for action. Officials note no bombardment yet and cite harsh heat and rains as hindrances.
Balloon service operator detail announced from Tampa
Carl Law writes from Tampa to his brother that he has been detailed as Operator in the Balloon service. They have six large balloons and expect to leave soon for Cuba to commence their work. Miss Dump Dixon returned home yesterday from Eldora where she trimmed in a large millinery establishment, visiting Cedar Rapids relatives en route. Walter Fulton went to Davenport this morning and tonight plans to travel to Bridgeport Texas to continue his lineman work on the C R I and P.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Law
Tampa
Cuba
Local notes and movements from Fairfield and Rock Island
Mrs Dr Stever returning to Fairfield from a visit at the Lyle McGugin home. A Nicola rode the Fire Fly to Rock Island. Bill from Forepaugh and Sells Circus observed in city with hunting logs and Dewey and Sampson pictures. Frank McClellan headed to Waterloo to work in the Cob Pipe factory led by Chas Means. C Catcheson of Albia, guest of Rev Dr Masson and Jo W Patton, returned home this manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Stever
Lyle McGugin
Fairfield
Bill
Forepaugh and Sells
City
Dewey, Sampson &E
Frank McClellan
Waterloo
Chas Means
C. Catcheson
Albia
Masson
Jo W. Patton
Sampson Sinks Cervera Fleet as Shafter Seeks Santiago Surrender
The July 4 dispatches tell of Sampson destroying Cervera’s squadron near Santiago with 1,200 prisoners and Admiral Cervera captured. Shafter demands surrender by noon, with foreign consuls securing 24 hours to move non-combatants. a ceasefire holds as bombardment looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Sampson
Wahington
Cervera
Shafter
Dewey
Playa del Este
Cristobal Colon
Infanta Maria Teresa
Oquendo
Vizcaya
Viliago
George H. Wills
Vetoman
Brooklyn
Surprises Hinted as German Press Reassesses War Policy
The Times correspondent reports German public opinion and press react to U S Philippines policy. Cologne Gazette and National Gazette publish articles warning against overreaching while noting potential European intervention if the Philippines or Cuba are mishandled. In Washington, Senator Alien of Nebraska opens against Hawaiian annexation. the Senate passes numerous pension bills after reading the Declaration of Independence.
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London
Borin
the Times
Philippines
Cologne
United States
Germany
Cologne Gazette
National Gazette
America
Cuba
Washington
Senate
Nebraska
Turple
Master of the Situation Shafter Claims Hold on Enemy
General Shafter declares he is master of the situation and can hold the enemy for any length of time. He adds that his demand for the surrender of Santiago is still under consideration by Spanish authorities, signaling continued refusal from the Spanish commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Santiago
Spanish Defense Faces Tight Time Limit At Shafter
The article reports a noon deadline for Shafter to capitulate with siege guns ready. If Santiago holds, renewed Spanish naval moves aim to push Commodore Watson and Admiral Camara fleets from the area, while Hobson and Merrimac figures loom as possible releases or exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Santiago
Spain
Watson
Camara
Suez Canal
Long
Sampson
Admiral Sampson
Comodore
Kirkland
Hobson
Merrimac
Admiral Cervera
Charleston Captures Guam and Ladrone Islands
Admiral Dewey's telegram from Hong Kong dated July 4 and Cavite July 1 reports three transports and the Charleston arriving with the ship capturing Guam and Ladrone Islands on June 21 without resistance. It states six Spanish officers and fifty four men were taken to Manila and that the Leyte surrendered after exhausting ammunition and food, carrying thirty-two officers and ninety-four men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Navy Department
Hong Kong
Cavite
Guam
Ladrone Islands
Manila
Leyte
Dewey
Miners Bring Back Gold Dust From Dawson Run
Twenty Klondike miners arrived on the steamer New England from St Michaels with gold dust and drafts totaling about 200000. Captain Joyce and Purser Dennis confirm a strong box with 175000 in dust and drafts pushing the sum over 200000. W T Heddle of Nanaimo is said to hold the largest share with 20000. The New England crew note Dawson miners arrived with dust, and the current season’s clean-up is projected at 10 to 40 million dollars. Ten hurt as Hampton storms cause damage and toppled trees along the shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Klondike
St. Michaels
New England
Joyce
Dennis
New Eineland
W. T. Heddle
Nanaimo
B. C
Hattie L. Phillips
San Francisco
Dawson
New England Party
International wartime cautions and domestic notices
The Times notes high courage on both sides at El Caney as US forces push under heavy fire and Spain may seek peace terms. London papers admire General Shafter. In Madrid Vera de Rey is praised for leading Caney defense and Linares is wounded. Ute and Pueblo visitors arrive at Cantonment disturbing Arapaho crops. Indian agent demands they depart. A Tampa incident reports Private Spawnec killed by accidental discharge and a teamster dies from nitric acid. Ex Senator Peffer announces possible Prohibition gubernatorial bid.
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London
The
Times
el Caney
Blodshed
Daily Graphic
United States
Spain
McKinley
Madrid
Santiago
Vera de Rey
Caney
Linares
Tampa
Fla
Spawnec
Fifth Artillery
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