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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1898
Page
1
The Weekly Call notes increased war spending as a defense measure, cites approaching Spanish cruisers from Cape Verde, and mentions the Emperador Carlos V. It compares modern naval command to biblical Samson and cites English Channel fears, warning of a dangerous foe at sea with war dogs aboard.
The Klondike gold fields attract adventurers while soldiers head to Cuba for glory. A summer girl faces insignificance as Johnny returns home. Madrid officials rely on ship concealing to surprise the American navy, ignoring two essential factors for any surprise.
The passage notes Teddy Roosevelt’s spirited reaction to Dewey’s Manila victory and his role as second in command of the Rough Riders. It praises his character and expects him to infuse enthusiasm into the regiment, asserting he possesses the essential attributes.
The speaker asserts the U S will act without consulting other powers in arranging bom barding and attacking defiant Spanish forts. He jokes that it would be a gay old war to warn before firing a gun and likens powers to spring flowers, preferring a clairvoyant if consultation is needed.
The piece reflects on the old line that men must work and women must weep, noting wartime pressures. It argues that women’s sentimentality and demands for men’s rights may temper into recognizing that progress hinges on strength and courage. War is portrayed as a male vocation not suited for women to encroach upon.
The Louisville Courier-Journal quotes a stark comparison of war methods, arguing Spain could win if it uses conventional force, but condemns covert tactics. It frames a grim contest between soldiers and tricksters, Anglo-Saxons and Latins, urging mercy on any nation that shows none.
In praise of Dewey's victory, the piece lauds Spanish sailors and soldiers who fought valiantly at Manila Bay. It notes they fought for a cause they do not fully understand, as their ships held fire until all was lost save honor. All honor to them for their steadfast defense.
The text remarks that Spaniards faced a harsh truth echoed by Gen Sherman that war is hell. It notes uncertain data on Spanish losses but asserts their fleet’s annihilation implies heavy casualties, while American losses were equally substantial, concluding with the assertion that it was a famous victory.
Across Congress, the senate approves an emergency war deficiency bill and an enlistment plan for 10,000 engineers immune to yellow fever, while the house backs emergency war appropriations. Debate heats over revenue policy as post office, Alaska land, and labor arbitration acts advance. Dewey Day proclaimed in St. Louis as naval actions unfold.
A consolidated news brief reports on a New Orleans police shooting, a Moorish riot in Murcia, Spain, and U S naval shipyard activity. It notes 3 officials killed, a 20 Indian dance near Tacoma alarm, battleship Wisconsin armor delays, and oil dividend declarations by Standard Oil. Also includes Treasury cash, pork purchases, U S and Canadian failures, papal mediation talk, Wheeler and Lee musterings, San Juan preparations, and Lafayette’s Cuban detainment and release.
Early Spanish reports confirm a dramatic Manila battle where American forces reportedly destroyed the Spanish fleet and silenced bay forts with no loss of life. Other items note a Milan riot, a Denver explosion, the Belgian queen's mishap, indemnities paid to Japan, British fortification plans at St Johns, and banks reporting excess reserves and loans.
Reports from Cairo and Buckhart township note the death of Representative William Q. McGee and the Reverend Ira Emerson, with other obituaries. A wartime supply order from Chicago moves 2,000,000 rations to Chattanooga, including 900,000 pounds of bacon. Dissenting opinions arise in a senatorial reapportionment case, and the Daughters of the American Revolution back war aid. Additional items cover a rich Chicago trader’s death, an insane former railroad official, a hastened wedding, a fatal fall in Peoria, a Dixon murder verdict, a northern Chicago diocese meeting, and a yard death in Murphysboro.
American vessels Vicksburg and Morrill endured heavy fire from Santa Clara battery near Havana harbor after pursuing a Spanish schooner. The near miss included an 8-inch shell grazing Morrill, damage to rigging, and the crews returning fire. Capt. Smith and Commander Lilly credited vigilant seamanship for a narrow escape.
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