Battle Near Santiago Reported As Spaniards Approaching
Washington dispatch notes General Shafter reports 9,000 Spanish troops with pack trains and cattle marching toward Santiago. General Mier conveys to Shafter that Santiago could be taken in 48 hours, but warns of potential heavy losses. News suggests imminent engagement and advancing reinforcements from Manganillo.
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Army 18 Moves Forward to Strike at Santiago
Kinewton Jamaica June 29 Preparations for a general advance on Santiago de Cuba push forward. General Kent's division joins Lawton's, with Wheeler's cavalry and four light batteries forming a rear line. Delays arise from subsistence wagon constraints. three day rations per man required before marching. Bridge work nearly complete. first wagon train to pass tonight.
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Santiago de Cuba
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Walking the Floor Remedy Promise in Patent Medicine Ad
A distressed man seeks relief from sleepless nights and nerve exhaustion. The ad touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Recovery as tackling stomach or liver causes, rebuilding strength, appetite, digestion, blood quality, and nervous vigor via a tonic effect, with patient testimonials from long suffering sufferers.
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Entire First Corps to Cuba For Frontline Duty Soon
Camp Thomas buzzes as the 27 regiments of the First Army Corps rush to complete equipment and arming for shipment to Cuba within two weeks. Officials order car allocations from Kickamauga to southern ports, while a court martial board is named for the First division. General Waites assumes command of the Second brigade, and payroll preparations start ahead of departure.
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Moore
New York
Sam
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Texas
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Bailey
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United States Warships Prepare Attack on Manila
Impatient warships rise in the harbor signaling readiness to strike at Manila as a lively clash looms between U S forces and Philippine defenders. Sailors brace for a bold assault amid mounting tension and strategic moves.
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Consuls Send In Reports From War Era Manila
Reports from Singapore and Gibraltar detail Spanish fleet appearances and prison conditions. Consul Pratt lists pre Dewey war data for Manila operations. Meanwhile troubled Manila refugees seek transport as American ships drift toward the insurgent frontier amid rising tensions.
Merritt to Leave Soon for Manila Arrival Expected Late July
Major General Merritt plans to reach Manila by July 25 or August 1 at the latest while General Greene consults with Admiral Dewey on a joint attack. Proclamation assurances will protect worship forms and prevent confiscation of property. Merritt will be personally represented by Major Payne. The New steamer sailed Merritt to the Philippines.
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Blue Reports Land and Sea Attack Imminent
Lieutenant Victor Blue reports Admiral Cervera’s ships in harbor with one destroyer at anchor. he and Coban guides reached near enemy batteries west of Morro Castle. Fleet cautioned to avoid hills east of Morro Castle as army advances. Vesuvius shelled near Morro Castle and a railroad trestle near Aquadores was damaged by Spaniards. Juragua may become permanent coaling base. Shafter to front for consultations. hospital plans at Juragua. A Spanish spy cites Santiago food shortages and criticism over Baiguiri landing.
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Santiago
Baiguiri
Squadron 10 Cross Ocean Off Spanish Coast
Washington officials announce an imminent invasion of the enemy home country with Commodore Watson aboard Newark to command an armored squadron off the Spanish coast. The Eastern Squadron includes flagship Newark and ships Towa Oregon Yosemite Yankee bod Disie Zendia Ab arenda Alexander, with start off Santiago. Rear Admiral Sampson commands the North Atlantic fleet. first squadron led by Commodore W. S. Bebley. Key West base under Commodore Remey.
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Cuban Junta Notified of Operations Near Guantanamo
Allege first off- Leia cablegrams reach the Cuban junta from their government stating a battle near Playa del Este. They claim 200 Americans and 60 Cubans fought 450 Spaniards, yielding 18 prisoners, 60 dead, 16 wounded, two officers killed, with 24 Mauser rifles and 3,000 cartridges captured. General Rabi and Brigadier Castillo reportedly seized Baiguiri with American aid. Spaniards burned the town as they retreated. Basquiri saw 16,000 American troops disembark. General Garcia is aboard the cruiser New York.
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Health of Troops Reported by General Shafter
General Shafter reports troops in fine health from Playa del Este and notes the dead are being identified without error. Surgeons report hearts generally good, with few men sick among the wounded. communications from Secretary Alger and President’s congratulations accompany the brief.
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Southerners Given Jobs in War Nominations
The president sent war nominations to the Senate for volunteer infantry, Third Regiment, with John D. Twiggs Jr. of Georgia and Frank K R Frost of South Carolina to captains Albert W. Gilchrist of Florida Rex van der Corput and Robert B. McBride of Georgia to first lieutenants M. In Williams of Florida to second lieutenant Fifth Regiment Charles P Pollard of Alabama as assistant surgeon with rank of first lieutenant Martial decree extends through western Galicia The decree proclaimed martial law in districts of Liniasowa and Neu Sundee Akaries Catering te Also Very Old Man Expires Patrick Hagging of Bonantoy Pennsylvania dies at age 111
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Democratic Convention Nominates Slate to Run State Office
Atlanta June 9 the state Democratic convention met in the state capitol and named Allen D Candler for governor with unanimous votes except one. Other nominees include Phil Cook for secretary of state William A Wright for comptroller general Willon J Speer for treasurer J M Terrell for attorney general O B Bravens for agriculture and G R Glenn for education. The platform endorses the national Democratic line and currency reform and coins policy without foreign approval. Delegates hailed Candler as the "grand old man" after his speech.
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