10 Jun 1898
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1898
Page
1
Special to Evening Journal reports no new information from Santiago de Cuba as the cable remains interrupted. In other items, June wheat closes at 1.02, corn 31 1/2, oats 24 3/4 with dispatch of troops to Cuba and the second Philippine expedition under orders from Washington.
The Ticket service reports the Havana American fleet bombarded Santiago today from 8 to 11 with no further details available. Madrid says the cable to Santiago is not cut and that dispatches were received this morning.
A schooner arrival at Cape Haytien from Turk's Island claims Santiago de Cuba was taken by Americans on Tuesday. Officials in Washington discuss troop movements and potential action, with Sampson's fleet capable of landing 2,500 men to seize Santiago if needed.
Fragmentary text describes a naval incident with hostile ships firing on vessels. The passage notes possible torpedo boats involved, with evidence suggesting at least one vessel approached within close range while another may have been present elsewhere.
Dispatches report Captain Frank M. Hamilton to organize the Illinois engineer corps in Chicago. Adjutant General Corbin notes Illinois troops to be paid at Camp Alger this week, but Chickamauga funds delayed. Assignments extend to signal corps recruiting in Springfield Des Moines and Ta. Also notes Naval movement censorship and a Cuban coast cable cutting operation at Caimanera with joint actions by Marblehead Yankee St. Louis.
In Richfield Wisconsin burglars robbed Ernest Schwamb's store and saloon at 2 am then poured oil on the floor and set a blaze. Four buildings burned, loss about 10000 dollars with 5000 insurance. The thieves fled after looting William Laubenheimer’s store. last seen in South Germantown. sheriff in pursuit.
The AP dispatch from off Santiago de Cuba describes U S warships firing on a Spanish torpedo boat Friday night. It notes uncertainty whether the boat was hit and recounts Porter and New York actions capturing a 14 inch Whitehead torpedo. Precautions against night torpedo attacks show Admiral Sampson's policy in action.
The city council met in special session to consider submitting the Illuminating Co franchise to a vote in a special election. The council approved the ordinance unanimously, but the mayor declined to approve the resolutions and scheduled a new meeting for next Monday. He did not state objections, while residents praised the proposed franchise as protective and fair. The notice also mentions temporary engine changes and lights operation. Washington Illuminating Co. ad notes travel time on The Great Rock Island Route to Colorado resorts and Omaha exposition.
Madrid May 26. Senor Sagasta, head of the council of ministers, tells AP that peace prospects depend on the United States. Spain seeks no war. The journalist asks for an interview with Queen Regent, but Sagasta says the queen consistently refuses press interviews, denying the request.
A St. Thomas special reports Walter Bett British consulate secretary banished from Porto Rico by Governor General Macias after being accused of supplying mining details. Bett was held fifty six hours in a dungeon amid maltreatment, prompting protests from the British Consul General and looming international tension. The piece also notes Macias testing British officers and a separate Indiana county school superintendents meeting at Winona Lake discussing educational methods and teacher licensing.
In Lincoln Nebraska on June 10 the Prohibition state convention completed its permanent organization and committee setup and adjourned to today to nominate a state ticket and adopt a platform.
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