24 May 1898
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1898
Page
1
He states that everything is quiet at Manila and that his men and vessels are in first class shape. The message emphasizes disciplined readiness and orderly conditions amid ongoing operations.
The Mangrove, reported captured or blown up, is confirmed safe at Key West. The vessel has aided in capturing several Spanish prizes and remains in service as the broader war reports from Washington and Madrid indicate Spanish fleets at Santiago de Cuba and quiet conditions elsewhere.
At Chickamauga National Park on May 24 Major General James H. Wilson reviewed the First Division of the First Army Corps in a formal movement described as the first great review since the Civil War. About 9 000 men formed a line of battle near Kelly Field and marched in column of fours with precision and pride. General Wilson praised the troops for acting like regulars and veterans, a sight that sparked strong enthusiasm among spectators and soldiers alike. Major General James F. Wade arrived to command the newly forming Third Corps.
Springfield and Des Moines dispatches note no troop movements ordered for Seventh and Fourth infantry regiments and First Cavalry. Colonel Moulton reports Second regiment at Jacksonville Florida and asks mail be sent there. Camp Eaton sees attendance drop at Island Lake while Camp Mount in Indianapolis records a wedding and baptism among Terre Haute troops.
In front of Major Louden’s headquarters the regimental band played a verse of Jesus Savior Pilot Me as Major and Mrs Louden stepped out with their child. Adjutant Rawls held the baptismal font while the chaplain baptized the child Mary Eliza beth, daughter of the regiment, as the band played the second verse.
Organizing begins in San Francisco for the first expedition to Manila. The City of Peking carries 59 officers and 1,044 men, City of Sydney 24 officers and 670 men, and Australia staff with 37 officers and 646 men. Troops report at 6 o'clock this morning and General Wesley Merritt will determine the second expedition.
A Terre Haute widow Mrs Ollie Thomas suspects her marriage to S J Slade, a Toledo traveling agent, was a duping. Slade allegedly sought 2000 by selling her property and left after letters from Haskins Ohio and a Maumee wife seeking Slade. Congressional and weather notes follow with other brief items.
A fragment notes the Transvaal's reply to Chamberlain's dispatch justifying its denial of British suzerainty. Also listed are various obscure items: a Turkish wrestler match is mentioned. an Ohio senator’s father dies. a judge is assassinated in Austin. Illinois appoints a dental board member. a Michigan man keeps hardtack from a war ration. Belgian prince and entourage visit Chicago and St Louis. Mason's Washington home is burgled with nearly $4,000 in jewelry stolen.
Naval planners discuss the Monterey's small coal bunkers and the need to deck-stow coal to reach Admiral Dewey's squadron at Manila. Plans include coaling at sheltered harbors in the South Seas and possibly using the Caroline islands as transfer points, with Captain Eugene H. Luetz appointed to command.
Major General Wesley Merritt, new governor general of the Philippines, toured Chicago quietly on May 24 to inspect local military resources and volunteer regiments. He met with officials, saw friends, and kept his plans to depart for the Pacific coast secret while considering which Illinois unit will accompany him. The engagement of Miss Laura Williams to Merritt was announced in Chicago.
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