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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1898
Page
1
A naval confrontation story notes Admiral Camara bluffing to split his fleet and threaten bombardment of the United States as troops are stationed in Florida. The piece frames rising tensions and strategic maneuvers in the Atlantic theater.
Special to Evening Journal reports three new yellow fever cases and one death at Santiago de Cuba within 24 hours. Troops are being evacuated to transports, with General Miles planning to move on San Juan and leave immune soldiers behind.
Washington reports that Major General Shafter announced at noon that the American flag was hoisted over the civil government building in Santiago. Spanish troops stack arms and depart. Toral surrenders with stores. Despite distress, yellow fever is limited. negotiations for an assault on Porto Rico proceed with Army and Navy planning and Miles and Stone dispatches to join at Santiago.
In Santiago de Cuba on July 18 the American flag floated over the governor’s palace as General McKibbon became temporary military governor. About 10,000 witnesses watched the hoisting in a dramatic scene near the Moorish style palace and the plaza de la Reina with troops and the Sixth Cavalry band present.
General Shafter's division commanders and staff stood with Captain McKittrick and lieutenants on the palace, as American troops fired a 21 gun salute and the band played The Stars and Stripes Forever. Casualty report to Washington shows 1,914 killed wounded or missing since landing in Cuba.
J Hamlin, attorney for Illinois railroad and warehouse commission, issues a decision affecting the grain trade and reviving the issue of state rights. The ruling, made in Springfield on July 18, could gain national prominence as it challenges state authority over stamps and related commerce.
Chaplain Galloupe of the Ninth United States Infantry recounts aiding the wounded at Siboney and walking eight miles to the firing line to assist doctors. He describes the loneliness after being hurt and the daily effort to comfort and treat the injured amid Spanish fire.
The Citizens' Savings Bank stresses the duty for every young man to begin saving as soon as he starts earning. The message links early thrift with long term benefits and broader financial responsibility.
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