22 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1898
Page
1
The dispatch notes typhoid fever spreading among troops at Chickamauga with many cases reported. It also covers naval and colonial updates including St Paul arrival with Lt Hibson and future movements to Washington and Alabama.
General Miles sets out from Cuba with 10,500 troops including the battleship Massachusetts and other vessels. The expedition will join Tampa and Newport News forces en route to land on Porto Rico as plans adapt to convoy needs and European considerations.
Washington reports Admiral Dewey states the situation at Cavite is unchanged with the second army detachment arriving. The telegram notes the squadron is well, no sickness, and health is good. Monterey will reach Cavite around August. The war department gains reassurance from the troop arrival amid fighting with Spaniards and insurgents.
Navy reports a shell strike on the Indiana near midnight causes damage but no injuries. Captain Taylor notes fire risk and the ship remains seaworthy as plans to protect battleships from fire tighten.
Washington reports no progress toward peace as ex secretary of state John W Foster predicts peace unlikely before next winter. He notes Spain’s leaders won’t initiate talks and cabinet changes are needed before real steps occur. European advices and neutral powers may push Spain toward accepting US demands. In San Francisco a volunteer unit ships to Manila and Jamestown sees a German farmer found hanging.
Aguinaldo forms a Philippine cabinet at Cavite with General Aguinaldo as president of the council and Baldhimire Aguinaldo as war secretary. Reports indicate American transports hoisted flags on Wake Island. Dewey prepares to bombard Manila forts if Spaniards resist. US forces gather near Manila as insurgents harass Spanish positions.
A quotation from Marshall Field stresses saving from the moment a person begins to earn. The note urges young men to form the habit early, highlighting long term benefits in wealth and discipline for future duties.
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