Cervera Arrives in Portsmouth and Paroled Officers
Report says all officers were paroled and allowed freedom of the St Louis making a record voyage Governor of Santiago refused to sign parole and remained a prisoner Officers to be sent to Annapolis rumor says Cervera may stop at a New Hampshire resort Sampson’s battle report of about 12 000 words sent to Washington American officers describe the battle off Santiago no yellow fever aboard but seamen pneumonia Harvard brings 400 prisoners.
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Admiral Cervera’s Compassionate Defeat Speech At Sea
In Portsmouth on July 10 1898 Admiral Cervera and staff were transported aboard the St Louis after surrendering in Cuba. He praised Spain and his men while expressing gratitude to American captors and noting duties to country and countrymen.
Spaniards Open Fire At 4 P M Yesterday
Spanish forces attacked American lines at 4 P M yesterday as batteries responded quickly and silence fell on the battlefield. The engagement focused on artillery exchanges with no immediate reports of major breakthroughs.
En a En a Shafter Cables Alger and ttre Terre Amarienne
The fragmentary OCR item references En a En a Shafter Cables Alger and a wounded figure tied to the Terre Amarienne. Details are unclear, but the text indicates a reported incident involving cables and injuries.
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Battle Notes and Prisoner Arrivals from Santiago War
The St. Louis brings Admiral Cervera and 601 Spanish prisoners to port and officers to Annapolis, while San tiago's governor is held. Admiral Sampson's long report on the battle reaches Washington as war updates continue, with details of injuries and parole terms for officers onboard.
Trousers in 43 patterns offer value
The store promotes its Trouser Department with 43 neat patterns of worsteds and cassimeres in striped and checked mixtures. Trousers are well made, trimmed, and priced at $3.00, $4.00, and $5.00.
Cuba Cigarros Promote Value and Taste Amid War News
An advertisement extols Cuba Cigarros as small yet quality tobacco with a 25 cent price in stores and clubs. The piece shifts to war dispatches noting the Santiago bombardment beginning and arrivals of U S forces, plus reactions from Havana and Madrid as the conflict widens.
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Times reviews the Santiago de Cuba naval battle
The Times criticizes Spanish gunnery and ammunition and notes Chinese fire was strong. It questions side armor versus decks for cruisers and doubts Ghafter's scientific and organizational claims. It praises Sampson for avoiding risky harbor action and warns warships should avoid cramped waters.
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