davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-23
DIsoRDERLY CONDUCT.

The Fourth Ohio regiment, under
Colonel Colt, has been assigned to pro-
vost guard in Chattanooga, by order of
General Brooke, made necessary by the
disorderly conduct of many of the
young soldiers, who have been guilty
of many lapses of discipline, in a num-
Der of cases to violence and insulting
ladies.
The four members of the First Mis-
souri, regiment injured in yesterdays
accident, and who were sent to st. Vim
cents infirmary, are doing we'll and
Will be out in few days.
General E. B. Williston, from the
United States Third artillery, who has
been assigned to the artillery brigade
here, arrived today and reported to
General Brooke. General Williston
states that he found his brigade about
complete and equipped, with the very
important exception that they have
neither field guns, horses nor ammuni-
ton. A part of the equipments arrived
yesterday and General Williston hopes
to get all needed supplies by the middle
of the week
General Breckenridge and staff did
not visit the park today for inspec-
ton. They will inspect the Second and
Third divisions tomorrow and hope to
complete the inspection of all organiza-
tons perfected up to Wednesday even
ing when they go to Tampa
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-23

New York. Lieutenant Colonel Lloyd;
Second Nebraska, Colonel Bills The
first regiment to arrive tonight will
complete the brigade.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-23

Continued on Page %
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-23
HISTORIC SLIP THAT WILL TRANSPORT TROOPS

Continued on Page p
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-13
Santiago Now Completely Surrounded
on the Land Side by Over Twen-
ty Thousand Americans.
GEN. MILES At THE FRONT
SHAFTER'S POSITION STRENGTH
ENED BY ADDITIONAL TROOPS.
More Artillery Also Placed ON the
HiIls-Preparation for WatsOn's
Expedition Against Spain.

WASHINGTON. July 13.-This has been
a night of anxious waiting both at the
White House and at the War Department
Information from General Shafter has been
momentarily expected, but up to lis o'clock
this morning not a word of official news
had been received. At 12:45 a. m informa-
tion was received at the War Department
from the cable Office that there was moth
ing in sight"
Shortly after 1 o'clock Secretary Alger and
Secretary Wilson, who had been in con-
ference with the President during the great
er part of the night, left the White House
for their homes. They said that absolutely
not line of official information had been
received tonight from Santiago and that
the only news of the situation they had re-
ceived came in the Associated Press dis
patches from Playa del Este. Adjutant
General Corbn left the War Department
about o clock.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-13
GRANTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE.
wounded Officers Each Given Two
Months FurIOuEh.

WASHINGTON, July 12.-Information as
to the specific character of the sickness and
wounds of the officers brought to Tampa
by the transport Cherokee, and afterwards
taken to the Mcpherson barracks at At
lanta. has been received at the War De-
partment. In each case the officer has been
granted two months leave of absence. The
list received at the department follows:
g. j. Godfrey, Twenty-second Infantry,
scalp wound Capt w. L. P. French,
Fourth Infantry, sprain of back; Lieut. M.
H. Barnum, Tenth Cavalry, wound in right
hip; Lieut.. f. w. Perkins. Eighth Infantry,
acute dysentery; Lieut.. c. E. Humphrey,
Third Infantry dysentery: Lieut.. F. w.
Lewis, Twenty-second Infantry. dysentery;
Lieut.. c. Nick. Saltzman, First Cavalry.
great exhaustion Lieut.. w. II. Wassell
Twenty-second Infantry. wound in hand,
cheek and neck: Chaplain Dwight Galloup.
suffering from concussion of she'll Capt
Frank Allen, Second Massachusetts,, rheu-
matism back and legs; Capt. John Bigelow.
jr., Tenth Cavalry, wound in shoulder, thigh
and head; Capt A. c. Ducat, Twenty
fourth Infantry. wound in both hips and
groin Maj. P. III. Ellis, Thirteenth Infantry,
wound in left knee: Lieut.. II. G. Lyon.
Continued on third Page3
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-13
WORK OF THE BATTERIES.
Shells Poured Into Spanish Intrench-
ments-The Dynamite Gun.

BEFORE SANTIAGO, July IL. via Port
Antonio, July H. via Kingston, July IL, 3 D.
m.-When the fire opened from the Ameri-
can lines after the conclusion of the armis-
tlce, our men were in a much better posi-
ton. Capron's and Illness batteries were
posted on the heights. On the left of the
line and in the rear of Bates'S line the
Hotchkiss, Gatling and dynamite guns occu-
pied crest on the right center, and on the
extreme right Beck's and Grimes's batteries
were posted in the center of Lawton's diyi-
sion. Our right was strengthened by a bri-
gade of Kents division, the Sixth and Six
teenth regulars and the Seventy-first New
York, which was pushed to the westward
until, with Garcia's line, it formed an arc
reaching within a quarter of a mile of
Caimanes, which skirts the bay and forts
The only road by which General Toral could
escape was thus commanded
Small detached bodies of Spanards had
been observed slipping out of town west
ward early in the morning, including one
squad of cavalry. A move was made to cut
of their retreat and a land bombardment
began. A shot from the Grimes battery was
followed by one of Capron's guns on the
left, and in the right center the Gatling and
Hotchkiss batteries opened fire. For the first
ten minutes the firing was quite general.
the Spanards replying spiritedly, but the
rifle fire on both sides soon waned, and from
o'clock TO $3.50, when the action ceased. the
firing was confined almost exclusively to The
artillery. Our batteries soon got the range
and poured shells into the Spanish intrench-
ments The Hotchkss battery swept the
outer line of the intrenchments back and
forth, cutting down the brush shelters like
scythe. The Spanish were soon forced to
the blockhouse.
a Spanish battery on the left of the town,
engaged by Capron's battery, fired only a
few shots, but the battery on the right fired
spiritedly until a gun cotton shell from
Woods's dynamite gun exploded directly in
front of II. tearing up two trees and dis
mounting the gun. 1t was the last shot OF
the afternoon and was greeted with cheers.
Two men in General Kent's division were
killed by a she'll and several were wounded
Sergeant Jefferson and Private ST. Clair. Of
Troop p, Ninth Cavalry, were wounded.
A Spanish deserter came to our lines this
afternoon for food He said: THE Spaniards
are as good fighters as the Americans, and
If we had food and cigarettes in abundance
we would fight forever
General Kent recommends, the following
officers of his division for gallantry under
fire: Major Sharp. Major Phil Reade. Capt
McAlexander. Lieutenant Cartwright. Lieut..
Continued ON Second Pageo
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-13
wATsoN,s EXPEDITION.
Preparations for the Naval Demon
stratiOn Against Spain.

WASHINGTON, July 12-The naval off,
GERS regard their part in the operations at
Santiago as at an end practically and are
looking around for new worlds to conquer
Their eyes are turned to the East, and they
are rushing preparations for the dispatch
of Commodore Watson's eastern squadron.
This is decidedly more attractive cruise,
from a naval point Of view, than the
demonstration proposed against San Juan
Puerto Rico, which is understood to be the
next number on the programme, but which
the naval authorities believe will not
amount to much because of the easy reduc-
tion of the defenses Every ship in Wat
sons squadron has been supplied with the
very latest charts, not only of the coasts of
Spain and the Mediterranean, but of track
courses that will take them clear to the
Philippines. In addition to this the few
officers assigned to the vessels of this
squadron, but not yet aboard, have received
orders from the department to go to their
ships at once. Notice of the departure of
some of the vessels, therefore, may be
looked for at any moment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-13
sCHLEY AND SAMPSON.
Mr.. Long Receives Dispatches Re-
Earding an Unfortunate Incident.

Earding an Unfortunate Incident.
WASHINGTON, July 12.-Secretary Long
has been in receipt of kilograms of a per-
sonal nature from Commodore Schley, and
1t is believed from Admiral Sampson as
well. 1t is supposed they have been called
forth by the newspaper controversy over
the credit of the victory over the Spanish
squadron a controversy which is most earn
estly deprecated by the officials of the Navy
Department. Secretary Long declines to
make public these cablegrams though it
is believed they tend to demonstrate the ex-
istence of good relations between the off,
GERS and disposition on the part of both
to be judged strictly according to the canons
of naval law.
Admiral Sampson has cabled to the de-
partment that he believes the wrecking
plant, which is now on its way down to
Santiago to endeavor to save some of the
Spanish ships, is sufficient for the purpose,
so far as the question of mere capacity is
concerned. The naval officers are particu-
larly desirous that the Crstobal Colon
shall be saved and placed on the American
naval list under the Anglicized name of
Christopher Columbus
The Navy Department has received TO
word as to the injuries to the forward tur-
retS OF the Daltle SHIPS iowa ana 1nuldhd, as
referred to in press dispatches. From this
fact the officials conclude that the injuries
are not at all serious as any material dis
arrangement Of the turrets would be quick
ly reported. For some time there has been
difficulty in securing an acute elevation of
the big guns in the turrets of the Iowa. The
lack of elevation is of no advantage. how
ever in the general utility of the guns,
which are usually fired with little or no ell
ovation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-13

leaving for the front. The line of invest
ment is being extended
Another message from Miles said THE
rains are the heaviest have ever known. I"
General Miles has not taken and will not
take charge of the operations now being
conducted against Santiago. Whatever cred
1t is to be derived from the capture of that
town, if it results from the prosecution of
the present plan of operations by General
Shafter, will rebound to that officers credit,
for General Miles has declared expressly
that he does not assume the conduct of these
operations. He is there simply in his capac-
ity as commanding general of the army to
look over the field and ascertain whether
the operations are going along as they
should. But with his appearance comes very
substantial assistance for General Shafter.
With him on the Yale were more than one
thousand men and considerable artillery,
while the Columbia, which formed part of
his expedition, arrived later with the re-
mainder of the troops. As General Shafter
has referred to the thinness of his lines it is
expected that these reinforcements will be
very gratefully received.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-13
"GALLERY PLAYS"
Ridiculous Performances of Spanish
Officers at the Front.

IN CAMP, near Santiago de Cuba, July
H. via Kingston, Jamaica, July IL, 3;20. p.
m.-Two ridiculous gallery plays were made
by Spanish officers last night which excited
much amusement in the American line
Late in the evening loud talking was heard
from the first line of the Spanish intrench-
ment An interpreter was called, and soon
came in on a run to report that Spanish
officer was addressing his men, urging them
to stand fast for the honor of Spain, as the
morrow would be the last day of fighting
for the American army would be wiped out
the first thing in the morning. Faint cheer
ing followed, much less distinct than the
officers voice. The American sharpshooters
ruthlessly fired in the direction of the Span
ish line, and the hero who was going to
wipe out the American army made quick
dive for the trenches, from which no Span
ish heroes have yet emerged.
Late yesterday afternoon, before the flag
of truce came down, a group of Spanish
officers galloped along the lines in bright
uniform, carrying Spanish flags and
charged near the end of our line back and
forth. in front of the flag of truce to make
an elaborate display. Finally they dashed
into the town out Of danger, and then came
down the white flag
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-13
TORAL ASKED MORE TIME.
Why the Attack ON Santiago Was Con-
timed ON Monday.

Copyright, 1898. by the Associated Press.)
SIBONEY, July il, IL p. M, via Kingston,
July u, II 30 Z. ma concerted movement
has been made by the United States army
and navy against the city of Santiago de
Cuba. during the past twenty-four hours,
which the American officers here believe will
result in the almost immediate fall of the
city.
The fleet lying oft Aguadores three miles
east of Moro began the bombardment of
Santiago on Sunday afternoon and contin-
ued 1t this morning. Notwithstanding the
fact that our ships had to fire at an extreme
elevation and although the range was near
~ five miles. the aim was so accurate that
many Of the shells fell in the city and set
fire 10 it in four places One shell struck
St. Michael's Church, i'm which a quantity
OF powder and ammunition was stored. and
blew 1t to pieces.
During the bombardment from the sea
tie army extended its lines and drew in
every road and trail leading out of the city
was guarded and the escape Of the Spanish
soldiers seemed impossible. The only way
they can get out of the city is 10 ferry
across the bay TO the western side of the
harbor. and even then they could not get
into the interior without encountering
American troops.
During the time the war ships were bonn
harding Santiago this morning, the batteries
OF artillery on the hills facing the city
sheIied the Spanish entertainments and re-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-13

ceived but feeble response The Ameri-
can sharpshooters also sent in a deadly
fire, and the Spanards fell back to their last
entrenchments, offering but little resistance.
The Americans suffered no'loss. In several
of the Spanish trenches our troops found
wooden dummy guns and no Spanish SOL
diers.
At about noon to-day General Shafter
communicated by signal with Rear Admiral
Sampson, requesting the latter to cease
firing. Then the General sent General
Wheeler into the Spanish lines, under a flag
or truce, with a message to General Toral,
the Spanish commander, reciting the fact
that the American ships had given complete
demonstration that they could throw shells
into the city and destroy it at will, that the
American troops had the city practically
surrounded and that there were 1900 Span
ish and Cuban refugees starving to death at
FL Caney and also pointing out that our
army had no means of feeding them Gen.
eral Shafter then demanded the uncondi-
tional surrender of the city and coupled this
demand with the statement that unless
General Toral acceded the assault upon the
city, both by the land and sea forces, would
be renewed at once. Several hours elapsed
before any reply was received from Gen
erai loral, ana then he sent a message to
General Shafter to the effect that the mat
ter was of such great Importance that he
had been obliged to refer it to the Madrid
government and that he would send his final
answer as soon as he could receive instruc-
tions from Madrid. 1T was then late in the
afternoon and General Shafter gave orders
to all the troops to get as much rest as pos
sible and be prepared to resume the attack
at any moment No other answer has been
received from General Toral up to 6 o. clock
this evening.
During the time the negotiations were
pending. Major General Miles arrived off
Aguadores on board the Yale from Charles
ton. Admiral Sampson went on board the
Yale and held conference with General
Miles. The latter went to Siboney, landed
for a short time. and held a telephone COM
muncation with General Shafter, seven
miles away. General Miles will go to the
front tomorrow, Tuesday morning.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-13

teries that drove their men from their guns
and forced the ships to beach. From the
time when Private O'Shay, of the battle
ship Oregon, fired the first shot from her
forward six-pounder, until the Cristobal
Colon turned towards the shore, the Ore
gon fired 1,776 shells. OF these 1910 were
from her six-pounders The big thirteen
inch guns We're fired thirty-four times, the
eight-inch guns twenty-eight times and the
six-inch twenty-four times. The one-pound-
ers were fired twenty times. The destruc-
ton by some of the shots was fearful One
eight-inch shell which penetrated the tur-
ret of the Almirante Oquendo exploded and
killed every person inside, blowing some to
pieces.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-13

Ten Light Batteries, Eight Siege Guns,
and MOrtars, Rifles and HoWitzers.

and Mortars, Rifles and HOwitzers.
NEW YORK, July IA special to the
Times from Washington says: "The con-
fiicting statements cabled from Santiago
about the artillery strength of the Amer
lean force now there has led to much con-
fusion on that point in the public mind.
Exact information on the subject is difficult
to obtain here on account of the confusion
attending the embarkaticn of the original
expedition at Tampa, which makes it al
most impossible to ascertain exactly what
part of the artillery massed at that point
was taken with the invading army Inquiry
at the War Department developed the fact,
however, that it is positively known there
that ten of the light batteries out of the
fourteen in the regular army are now at
Santiago. Two of the four remaining left
Washington yesterday morning on their
way there, and the other two have been
sent to the Philippines. These batteries
have six guns each, all of 92 inches, making
a total of sixty light field pieces in Cuba
available for the attack on Santiago as soon
IS they can all be in position. The siege
pieces which constitute the most formida-
BILE part of the army equipment are five
inch rifles firing either solid projectiles or
shells, and seven-inch howitzers and
mortars for shelling purposes. exclusively.
Just how many of these General Shafter
took with him the officers here do not know,
and no two reports from Santiago agree.
The siege train which was originally made
up with view of the bombardment of
Havana was sent to Tampa before the sail
ing of the Shafter expedition; but it is
stated at the War Department that it is not
known exactly how many of its pieces were
shipped 1t Is believed, however, that there
are eight of these big guns at Santiago,
four rifles and four howitzers with a num-
ber of mortars. There is no volunteer ar
tillery with the army before Santiago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-13
Watched by the ARMY.

IN CAMP, near Santiago de Cuba, July
IL, via Port Antonio and Kingston, july 12
S:D p. m.-The land forces watched with in
terest the bombardment from the fleet
About o'clock the thunder of guns was
heard to the seaward and dense cloud of
smoke, rising over the ridge to the south.
showed that the navy was at work Many
shells from the ships burst in the northeast
part of the city. which is difficult to see
from the American lines. 1t is impossible to
say what effect they had. Several burst in
the center of the town with very great eff
feet. One shell. of whose action a good view
was had from San Juan HILL burst in a small
street. When the atmosphere cleared Il
seemed as if the entire street had been
blown out of existence. A large hole was
torn in the ground and many buildings were
demolished. If hundred other shells could
be landed with similar effect they would de-
stroy Santiago. The war ships fired only for
a short time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-13
Dewey Waiting for Merritt.

HONG KONG, July 13.-The
British gunboat Plover, which left
Manila on Sunday morning, has
arrived here. She reports that at
the time of leaving there was no
change in the situation. Admiral
Dewey was awaiting the arrival of
General Merritt. The insurgents
were firing nightly on the Span
iards, and the blockade had finally
been rendered effective.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-13
DEADLY RAIN OF SHELLS.
1,776 Explosive Missiles Fired by the
Oregon at Cervera's ShipS.

PLAYA DEL ESTE. Guantanamo Bay
July 12.-Some idea of the awful rain of
shells poured into the doomed Spanish
squadron on the morning of July q by the
pursuing American war ships may be
gained from the number of shots fired from
the battle ship Oregon. This number bears
out the statement of the Spanish officers
that 1t was the fire from the second bat
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-13
A Premature Report,

ROME, July 1.-THE Tribuna
of this city publishes an undated
Kingston, Jamaica, dispatch, re-
ceived at $40 p. m. to-day, affirm
ing that the city of Santiago de
Cuba has capitulated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-13
Watson Expected at Tangier.
PublicLibray 1900

n, July ia dispatch
to the Daily Telegraph from Glib
raltar says the American squadron
is expected at Tangier about Fri
day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-13
DIFFICULT PROBLEM SOLVED By
SAMPSON AND SCHLEY'S GUNNERs.
Inland Cities Can BE successfully
Bomba rded Even When Hidden from
View by Ranges of High Hills.
TESTS MADE At SANTIAGO
BIG SHELLS LANDED IN THE CITY
FOUR AND A HALF MILES AWAY.

Good Shooting by Men of the New
Aided by Signals from the Shore.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-20
nllIicuIf tn Solve.

Black River Falls. Wis. Special
The examination of Warren Spurrier
consumed most of yesterday afternoon
but nothing occurred to throw light
on the mysterious shooting of Dell
Warghtal. Young Spurrier told n
straight story and established an alibi
to the satisfaction of the court. and
was permitted to return 10 his home
in Vernon county. where lie was found
by Sheriff Buckley and brought 10
this city OH the Sth. The idea of clear
ing up the sad affair is not given up
entirely by the authorities. but ii Is
doubtful whether they will ever be
able to reveal the identity of the as
sassin or careless hunter, as the case
NAV be-
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-20
Active I'm Lumber Camps,

Black River Falls, Wis. Special
Reports from the numbering districts
hong Black river give assurance of a
fnll log crop this winter NOtwith-
stan(iing the lack of SHOW in the woods
logging roads are in excellent condi-
tiCn. and big hauling is reported from
many camps. The weather for the
PAST month has been favorable for
making artificial roads by aid OF
CONSTRUCTED there are no limits to ex-
traordlnary hauling. Six and eight
thousand feet To single load is not
an uncommon sight. Lumbermen are
well pleased over the outlook for the
sea sons work
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-20
RAILROAD TO DAWSON.
rhe ROthschiIds Are Said TO he
AbOut to BuiId.

"a Tacoma, WISH, Special.-It Is dcii.
nitely announced by \. &. Bratnober
that the RothSchildS would build a
railroad into the Yukon country over
the Dalton trail. His brother, Henry
Bratnober of San Francisco. who is
the RothSchilds' Western representa-
tive, has the enterprise in charge. The
railroad will be about 400 miles long.
The cost of construction and equip
ment is estimated ut $S,000,0O0.
At n meeting of the shingle manu-
facturers it was decided to keep the
fhinglc mills of the state closed until
Feb. l. An advance in rates of about
10 cents was inaugurated. Another
meeting will be called in Il month,
when it may be decided, if the market
Warrants, to reopen the mills.