History of the War Dispatches Rally Around Santiago
A sweeping June to July battlefield log reports Shafter’s forces tightening on Linares and Santiago, naval actions, and the destruction of Cervera’s fleet. Dispatches describe Siboney, Caney, and Fort Morro fighting, casualties, reinforcements, and a Washington war council steering renewed assault and capture of Santiago.
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Santiago
Murat
Pluton
Cervera
George EK. Vwuilis
Brooklyn
Sampson
Miles
Shafter
Nelson A. Miles
Army of the United States
Washington
Wifth Army Corps
Santiagro
War Update and Peace Talks Amid Cuban Campaigns
Dispatches report leaders in Spain favoring peace talks while their government pursues continued warfare. The pope is asked to seek peace. U S volunteers from Wisconsin Massachusetts Illinois move to support Gen Shafter. Clara Barton urges McKinley as wounded soldiers suffer on wet Siboney ground due to hospital shortfalls. Manila expedition expected next Tuesday with 1500 regulars. Senate adopts resolutions to annex Hawaii.
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Havana
Spain
Wisconsin
Massachusetts
Shafter
Illinois
Clara Barton
The
Red Cross
McKinley
Siboney
Cuba
Manila
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Senate
Destruction of Cervera Fleet Off Cuba Coast
Spanish fleet under Admiral Cervera, trapped in Santiago harbor, met decisive defeat as American squadrons sunken ships fled toward the shore. Losses were minimal for the Americans, with a single casualty reported, while Cervera and 1,000 to 1,500 officers and sailors were captured or escaped to shore guarded by US ships. The battle showcased bold Spanish resistance and rapid American destruction of the fleet.
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Santiago
Cervera
Sharter
Dewey
Ladrone Islands
Independence Hall
Sampson
White House
Washington
Shafter
Spain
Paya
Hayt
O:lh S. m
Siboney
Cer‘wera
Cristobal Colon
Infanta Maria Teresa
Oquendo
Vizcaya
Cervera É
Gloucester
Lieut. Morton
Cloucester
Almirante Oquendo
Furor
Pluton
Schley
Caribbean Sea
Cuba
Lberty
Zon Faces Fateful Path Ahead
A fragmentary report notes Zon confronting an unseen fate that awaits her, hinting at upcoming consequences and challenges. The brief suggests a pivotal moment in her story without detailing specifics or context.
How to Make a Modern Flag at Home
A New York Tribune piece outlines steps to craft a U S flag at home amid demand. It details materials for parlor, door, or window displays, and explains constructing thirteen red and white stripes and a blue field with forty eight stars. It emphasizes careful star placement and neat needlework.
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New York Tribune
Mountain Batteries on Frontier Alps in France and Italy
The article explains how France and Italy integrate mountain artillery for Alpine defense. It notes British India use and American Civil War era relevance, detailing guns and crews, and highlights the Astor battery’s modern frotchkiss rapid fire guns as part of a volunteer company funded by Col. Astor.
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Alps
New York Sun
British India
Himalayas
France
Italy
United States Army
City of
Mexico
Scott
Astor
India
Daughters of Liberty Inspire 19th Century War Efforts
Philadelphia formed a society on June 18 1870 to supply soldiers with clothing. Ten districts organized four soliciting sub committees. Donations reached 2030 shirts 77 shirts and 380 pairs of socks from New Jersey. The article links past women’s patriotism to the Spanish American War.
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Philadelphia
New Jersey
Practice Had Made Her Perfect
A Boston woman asks a Chicago man about his wife’s feelings as he waits for his husband. She quips the wife has a remarkably straight arm, eliciting a dry, humorous reply.
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Boston
Chicago
Awful Work at Santiago Ends in Heavy Losses for All
Dispatches from War Department and observers describe brutal fighting at Santiago Cuba with heavy casualties. American forces pressed a strong Spanish defense as General Linares was wounded and a thousand Spanish casualties were reported. Reinforcements contemplated if needed to hold the line.
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White House
Playa del Ste
Washington
Sevilla
Cuba
Wheeler
Young
Wawkins
Garcia
Santiago
San Luis
Pando
Palma
Shapter
Wasametoy
Shafter
Vraya Pin
Hawkins
Cen
R.A. Aten
Shutter
Linares
Madrid
Naval Fight at Manzanillo Vessels From Sampson Fleet
Three ships from Admiral Sampson's squadron returned from Manzanillo after sinking two Spanish gunboats one sloop and one pontoon disabled a torpedo boat and damaged several gunboats. Hist was struck eleven times and Hornet disabled by a shell towed to safety. President McKinley sent thanks to Sampson and officers acknowledging valor and honors.
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Ang
Young
Wood
Tyrree
R.rivers
W. R Smedburg, Jr
Tenth Cavalry
Sevilla
Hotchins
Sampson
New York
Herald
Santiago
Plasa del Este
Admiral Sampson
Manzanillo
Hist
Hornet
Blanco and Cervera at Guts Madrid July 2
The Pall Mall Gazette Madrid special reports Cold ness between General Blanco and Admiral Cervera. Blanco ordered Cervera to depart Santiago, but the admiral said he would go only with functioning guns and no American admiral in sight. Cable operators safe in New York July 6. Western Union notes its Santiago de Cuba operators went aboard a British gunboat.
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Alger
Madrid
Santiago
Washington
Shafter
Linares
Cuba
Camara
Suez Canal
Chauncey M. Depew
New York
Europe
Wheeler
Battle of
Siboney
Fifth Army
Blanco
Cervera
Guts
Lespos
Pall Mall Gazette
Central Cable Office
The
Western Union
Santiago de Cuba
Getting Ht Straight
A Fourth Avenue wife quizzes her husband on the Philippines and Cuba, prompting a quizzical exchange about geography. He asserts the Philippines lie about eighty miles southeast of Cuba, and she confirms the rough idea while seeking certainty.
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Sohn
Philippines
Fourth Avenue
Cuba
Witty Exchange Sparks Art Marriage Joke
In a playful exchange, Miss Cayenne notes Young Mr. Pabster is devoted to his art. He agrees, while a remark suggests his engagement was not evident from his paintings. The line playful banter reflects art and romance alike.
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Pabster
Miss Cayenne
Weird World Facts Wash Through Time and Space
A miscellany of curious claims spans camels and elephants, tea acres in India, France making transparent leather, vast British fleets, Cuba field rats as food, elephants’ strength, and Brooklyn’s refinery plans. It notes odd economies, old laws, and personal anecdotes from the era.
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India
France
Double Life and Jones Pooh A Pawn Broker Turned Gentleman
A compact note describes Jones as both a pawn broker and a gentleman, with a claim of leading a double life. The text hints at a dual identity or role, referencing Jones and Pooh in a tongue in cheek fashion. The fragment preserves the notion of a public figure leading two facades.
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Jones
Johns
Recruit Declares Perfect Health After Examination
A new recruit asserts he is in perfect health, noting the exam must be sound beyond medical judgment. In New York City, Francesco de Cuniga, at a party, bit off his tongue in a wild burst of laughter.
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Amin
Fransesco de Cuniga
New York City
Health and digestion claims and a New Zealand lizard note
The piece touts Caney Cathartic and a cleansing of the digestive canal as a rational cure and mentions a nine-inch New Zealand lizard described as very sluggish. It also advertises COSMO BUTTERMILK SOAP as soothing and beneficial and notes higher fire incidents in London on Saturdays.
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Licktown
New Zealand
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John M. Hamilton
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W. H. Smith
Forse
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First
Michie
Jules G. Ord
Sixth Infantry
William E. Shipp
John H. Patterson
Twenty-Second
Henry Carroll
First Brigade
Henry W. Wessells
Third Cavalry
Augustus P. Blockson
Sixth Cavalry
John B. Kerr
George K. Hunter
George A. Dodd
Charles W. Taylor
Frank R. McCoy
Winthrop 8. Wood
Adjustant Ninth Cavalry
Haskell
A. L. Mills
Oren B. Meyer
Arthur Thayer
Treut. Walter
Short
John’ B. Rodman
Twerkleth
Shatter
Limares
Caney
Shat
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Corbin
Meiklejohn
Allen
Tampa
Chickamauga
Admiral Dewey
Leyte
Honteria
Hobson
Alfonso XII
Santiago Harbor
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Lielit
Richard Wainwright
Wainwright
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Sy Gillos Barren” Smadiz Ou
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Daughters of Liberty
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Wasuixervox
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Thos. A Kirkpatrick
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Trish
Imen
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John A. Miller
Au Sable
Michigan
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Hood
Dr. Kay
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