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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1898
Page
6
Washington May 26 President issues call for 75000 additional volunteers as new U S war effort accelerates. Proclamation cites act of Congress approved April 25 and outlines recruitment quotas from several states to strengthen the army.
Madrid dispatches note Cervera's squadron remains at Santiago while Sampson's fleet blocks the port. Schley's squadron eyes the Yucatan Passage and American blockaders near Havana. Blanco claims Lafayette shipment opposed for coal use by Spain and notes Terror arriving at Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
The relief expedition left San Francisco at five pm aiming for Honolulu in six days to join the Charleston. It carries about 102 500 men in four regular companies and volunteers from California and Oregon plus artillery, sailors, and naval officers. The fleet holds supplies and munitions for Admiral Dewey and the Zealandia prepares to carry soldiers.
Secretary Alger and Gen. Miles met with Garcia staff officers Gen. Enrique Collazo and Lieut. Col. Charles Hernandez who described Garcia's Bayamo headquarters and Cuban army. They noted 3000 men quartered there, Remingtons and Mausers, machetes common, officers armed, and coastal links to Gen. Gomez.
President McKinley proclaims the call for 75 000 additional volunteers to serve two years, apportioned by population across states and territories. The order, issued May 28 in Washington, outlines recruiting and staffing for major generals and staff to organize 278 500 total troops including regulars and engineers.
Admiral Dewey reports Manila remains under strict blockade with great scarcity of provisions. Foreign subjects fear an outbreak of Spanish soldiers and may be moved to Cavite by foreign warships. Aguinaldo, the rebel commander, is organizing a native cavalry force that could aid.
Manila dispatch reports the German consul attempted to land provisions from a German ship but Admiral Dewey refused. The consul declared, according to the dispatch, that his actions were in line with diplomatic rules.
May 27. Sapasta says Spain will not fight at Santiago unless Cervera desires it. He asserts the Santiago forts and harbor ships differ from those Dewey destroyed at Manila and warns Americans they will need patience before any naval battle or invasion of Cuba.
The United States gunboat Zatire has arrived here from Manila carrying the captain of the cruiser Olympia and two officers who have been invalided. Manila remains quiet, beef costs $2.50 a pound, and a court martial claim about the Callao is said to be untrue. Zatire will sail back to Manila Monday.
A Friday afternoon blaze gutted the two story brick structure long housing J. F. Zangs furniture and nearby firms including Dorseys Lehman’s Shields Mistrot and New Home Sewing. Total loss about 350000 to 400000, insured. J W Cowan 23, salesman for Shields died saving his firm's books.
Springield Illinois May 26 Orders from the war department sent Col. Young to proceed to Chickamauga and Col. Kavanaugh to march to Dunfor ing Virginia. The news was received with delight by the troops and they cheered inside the fair grounds dome for about thirty minutes. The two regiments are expected to depart Friday.
United States inspector of public animals Henry Alexander returned from Texas with six hundred fifty five hardy geldings secured at Bonham and shipped to Tampa for Cuban insurgents use.
Topeka May 25 John McDonald of the Kansas State Teachers Association says about 600 of 3000 Kansas volunteers are school teachers. He notes most country schools left during President McKinley's call for troops and many teachers joined the service.
A fragment notes El Epocha reports on Madrid May 27 about the cabinet council and queen regent. The text is incomplete but points to a formal note or communication involving the monarchy and government. The exact actions or names are unclear due to missing phrasing.
Gen. Merritt arrives in San Francisco and assumes command of American forces in the Philippines. He establishes headquarters at the Palace hotel and orders troops lacking equipment to be supplied at once to ensure readiness for active service ahead of a June arrival in Manila.
In St Louis on May 26 a pistol duel outside Miss Emma Walters rooming house followed alleged remarks about her. Dr. John G Ferguson who called on Walters died instantly from a heart wound. William M Smith, a switchman, died two hours later after exchanging shots with Ferguson.
John P. Holland, inventor of the submarine, leaves New York to request government transport of his craft to the Santiago harbor. He plans to blow mines first and then enter underwater to attack the Spanish fleet, hoping to prompt a purchase if successful.
London May 2 The Times Madrid correspondent notes a prevailing sadness in Spain not due to ministerial disputes but fear of no European aid. He cites reluctance from France and Russia after Chamberlain's speech, saying Spain faces an unequal struggle with no outside precipitating support.
Lieut. Col. G. C. Smith reports the United States army chief commissary paid 1 455 400 dollars to St. Louis merchants and Missouri farmers for war supplies since the declaration. The bulk covers 1 250 000 for mules 97 500 for horses and 45 000 for tents. Substantial funds were also spent on subsistence.
London May 28 report says Marquis De Hoyos will be succeeded in Vienna by Senor Polo de Bernabe the former Spanish Minister to the United States.
The Royal Arcanum in Cleveland adjourned sine die on Friday after several days of sessions. Present officers led the group as they concluded the proceedings without a formal closing.
Bayumo cites Ife estimates placing 12 004 armed men east of La Frocha under Gen Garcia as the eastern division. Gomez commands about 3 000 with 6 000 scattered. Col lazzo and Col Hernandez put total in the field at 20 000 to 25 000 troops.
In Key West on May 26 an unidentified man, believed murdered for his money, was found with a bruised face in a yard near the New West hotel. The incident followed an assault on two sailors that same night, sparking a push for martial law as two city policemen plan to resign. The victim, James J. Dorsey, 55, a veteran Florida machinist, had recently earned substantial wages.
In Pottsville on May 28 six Slavic miners died at the Kasha William colliery near Middleport after water from an old abandoned working flooded the shaft bottom as a tunnel was being driven. The flood overwhelmed the workers before they could escape and the bodies have not been recovered.
In Washington on May 28 the Hawaiian annexation question gained shape as Senators Lodge and Morgan offered amendments to the war revenue bill. Lodge's amendment echoes the Newlands resolution, aiming at indirect annexation terms. Lodge said he would press the amendment to the end after presenting it to the desk.
Key West May 28. E P Knight correspondent of the London Times, who was rowed ashore in a ten foot skiff seven miles from Havana Sunday night, has been heard from Friday. He was thrown in prison and is now in the Cabanas fortress. Alexander Gollan British consul at Havana has begun proceedings for his release.
Richmond Virginia May 27 returns from city and town elections statewide show Democrats winning across multiple locales. Early tallies indicate party gains in several municipalities with results still incomplete in some towns awaiting final counts.
The president named numerous brigadier generals including Col. Robert H. Hah Col. Edwin V. Sumner Col. Peter C. Hains Col. George L. Gillespie Col. Marcus P. Miller Col. Jacob Kline Lieut. Col. Oswald H. Ernest Lieut. Col. Lord Wheaton Lieut. Col. Arthur MacArthur Lieut. Col. Henry C. Hasbrouck Lieut. Col. John C. Gilmore Lieut. Col. Wallace F. Randolph Maj. Joseph P. Sanger Frederick D. Grant Harrison Gray Otis Henry M. Duffield Charlies King Lucius F. Hubbard George A. Garretson William W. Gordon John A. Wiley William A. Bancroft William J. McKee Francis V. Greene Charles Fitz-Simons Joseph K. Hudson James Rush Lincoln Col. Michael V. Sheridan
At Westminster crowds formed from two in the morning to view Mr. Gladstone remains. Access opened at six, a catafalque with candles and a gilt cross led the procession. About 76 000 passed by by three, with 2 000 policemen directing the crowd. Pallbearers listed include the prince of Wales and other dignitaries.
Trans Mississippian directors vote 24 to 12 to keep the exposition gates open Sundays from 1 p m to 10 p m. The forenoon remains closed and liquor sales are forbidden. Concerts and Sunday auditorium religious services are approved.
Washington May 27 Gen Miles issues order detailing field uniform facings for all arms. General officers and staff wear dark sky blue, infantry light sky blue, artillery scarlet, engineers scarlet with white piping, post quartermaster sergeants white with buff, ordnance crimson with white piping. Post commissary sergeants white with cadet gray piping. Signal corps black piping, hospital corps emerald green.
Gov. Tanner in Springfield New Jersey commutes the 60 day county jail term of brothers Frank B. Meadowcroft and Charles J. Meadowcroft convicted in December 1894 in Cook County criminal court of embezzlement by receiving deposits when their bank was insolvent. They must now pay fines and costs only.
A south bound Santa Fe passenger train near Belen is robbed by two cowboys who boarded the engine and forced the train down the track. They seized the express car safe, blew it open with dynamite, and took money. The exact amount stolen is undisclosed.
Washington May 28 reports Adjt Gen Corbin announced 120 544 volunteers have been mustered into US service, including some cavalry. A shortage remains of 5 633 men across states with Alabama 1 355 Town 1 640 Kentucky 1 255 Mississippi 1 000 North Carolina 400.
Washington May 27. Two telegrams from Key West reached officials saying Havana would be bombarded within days. Censors allowed the suggestion that an official navy department report confirming the attack would be released today or Saturday.
The snippet notes Chicago population figures from the upcoming issue of the city directory. It references an estimate but lacks complete data or figures due to damaged text.
Exploration of music in military history shows signals and songs as vital tools. It outlines trumpet calls, rhythm for drill, panic creation, and morale, with examples from various nations and authorities. The piece notes civilian entertainment by military bands and cites Field Marshal Wolseley on marching songs.
The United States and France signed the first commercial agreement under the Dingley tariff law, with June 1 as the effective date. Gains for the US include lower meat product and lard compound rates, while France wins reduced duties on brandies wine vermouth and works of art.
Cyrus C. Carpenter former Iowa governor and long-time public official died at his Fort Dodge home after a two week illness aged 68. Born in Pennsylvania he served in the army and on staffs of Generals Rosecrans Dodge and Logan. He held posts including congressman and Fort Dodge postmaster and influenced Republican politics.
Guthrie Oklahoma Territory May 31 United States marshal arrests Seminole Indian Ninder H Hargo confessing to the murder of Mrs Laird amid a mob murder near Newark Indian Territory last January. Government says two Indians Sampson and McGeisy were innocent. Hargo captured in Chickasaw Nation after a 22 day chase. Nearly 200 men under indictment for burning.
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