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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1898
Page
6
OCR reads a collage of disparate items from Aberdeen Washington, touching tennis players Sampson and Dewey, Boston public school swimming, European politics, races and horses, labor and war talk, a headless train accident remark, and scattered notices. The garbled text preserves scattered names and events with no clear single story.
An article reviews wartime expectations and the perceived advantages of American gunnery and training. It contrasts American ship discipline with Spanish crews and notes the high cost and value of target practice. It reflects civilian appetite for conflict and the belief in decisive naval supremacy.
A garbled report mentions diamonds, a person named Deak MMM TE, and a possible dispute at a grocery location. Details are unclear, with references to polishing and a front display, ending with an abrupt question about justice.
A sweeping summary of global and national happenings includes ship passages, military moves in Santiago and Manila, and naval actions. Reports note Spanish refusals on travel, rising tensions as American troops advance, and mines recovered near Guantanamo.
The Spanish fleet under Cervera was destroyed off Santiago after being bottled in the bay for weeks. Admiral Sampson and Commodore Schley led the battle, capturing or sinking the Cristobal Colon and other vessels with Spanish losses and prisoners of war. American forces reported minimal damage to their own ships.
Fragmentary report notes American troopships Svrines City of Peking and ROUnVes of Charleston taking part in a naval drill near Cavite. Text is incomplete but indicates a safe outcome for personnel and vessels.
Report of a joint American land and sea assault on Santiago starting at dawn. General Lawton captured a suburb of Morro Castle as bombarded forts opened fire. Vesuvius employed dynamite guns with reported effect. Spanish fleet exchanged fire. casualties include wounded Cuban civilians and American troops.
In Washington reports say the Spanish squadron paid canal tolls and moves eastward, while delays at Port Said aid the American plans. Commodore Watson’s and Admiral Camara’s actions are under scrutiny as Dewey’s options hinge on Manila. consular efforts to supply ships reach the Asiatic station.
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