Spanish Gunners Resume Fighting at Santiago
At Siboney near Santiago July 10 the Spanish opened fire just after 4 pm as the truce expired. American batteries replied with heavy fire, silencing Spanish guns and causing only three slightly wounded. General Shafter planned a final attack after reinforcing and surrounding the city.
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Siboney
Santiago
Shafter
Capron
Grimes
el Paso
General Bates
Duffield
Ninth Massachusetts
San Juan
Bates
Twentieth Infantry
Lawton
Jores Troops for Shafter Arrive with Artillery and Transports
Six troop ships carrying 300 men and six batteries of artillery arrived at OFW JURAGUA Cuba after joining a convoy at Key West. The convoy includes Batteries C and D of several artillery regiments under Brigadier General Randolph. Four bodies drifted past the Gate City as lines were drawn ashore, victims of Admiral Cervera.
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Tampa
Key West
Third Artillery
Fourth Artillery
Fifth Artillery
Randolph
Gate City
Scorpion and Osceola Fire on Manzanillo Blockade
In Manzanillo on July 8 the converted yacht Scorpion and the Osceola faced heavy Spanish fire while attempting to enter the harbor. They pressed the action for 25 minutes but withdrew due to losses, later seizing a lighter and a provisioning sloop, as Purisima Concepcion rode offshore unloading funds and supplies.
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Santiago DE Cuba
Associated Press
Cynthia
Port Antonio
Kingston
Adolph Marix
Scorpion
Purcell
Osceola
Manzanillo
Fande
Marix
Mauser versus Springfield rifle comparison at Santiago
The article discusses claimed advantages of the Spanish Mauser over the Springfield rifle used by U S forces at Santiago. It cites higher velocity 2286 fps vs 1360 fps, implying a straighter trajectory and larger danger zone for Mauser rounds, with data on calibres weights and ammunition carried. It notes a 1100 yard firing line where a 5 foot 7 inch man could be hit by Mauser fire within forty yards, while Springfield fire would keep him safer within twenty two yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Mariani Wine marketed as health tonic with endorsements
An advertisement extols Mariani Wine as a scientifically prepared tonic endorsed by thousands of American physicians. It claims benefits for general debility, overwork, mood and exhaustion, and promotes use for soldiers and sufferers including delicate women and children. It invites readers to request a free book from Mariani & Co. in New York.
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Mariani & CO
West 15Th Street
New York City
Vatican Urges Peace Through Queen Regent
Rome and Madrid telegrams show Vatican cautious to avoid displeasing the United States as it urges the Queen Regent toward peace in Madrid. The Daily Mail correspondent notes Vatican diplomacy aims for a peaceful settlement.
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London
Rome
Daily Mail
Vatican
Madrid
United States
American Wringer Co. Ad Promises Better Service and Prices
An advertisement from the American Wringer Co. of Boston offers wringers by mail and telephone orders. The copy touts lower prices and superior service, inviting customers to call or visit at 7 and 79 Franklin Street, Boston.
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American Wringer Co
Franklin Street
Boston
Mare
Oregon's Bold Action at Santiago De Cuba Victory
Captain Clark of the Oregon reports the battle that sank the Spanish squadron near Santiago. The Oregon pressed hard, using main and rapid fire guns to overwhelm the Cristobal Colon, Vizcaya, and other ships, with the Brooklyn and New York sharing in pursuit and capture.
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Guantanamo
Wanda
Port Antonio
Kingston
Jem
Clark
United States
Oregon
Santiago de Cuba
Cervera
Sampson
Brooklyn
Vizcaya
Cristobal Colon
Colon
New York
Texas
Observances Wide Across Northwest Honor Thanksgiving Proclamation
In Minnesota and throughout the Northwest, diverse faith communities observed the President's proclamation of thanksgiving for victory and prayers for peace. Archbishop Ireland preached at the Cathedral declaring America's rise, power, and a war shaped by providence, while praying that war may cease if it is God's will.
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Paul, Minn
Northwest
Ireland
America
Destruction of Mines Near New York Harbor Plan
The Journal reports a Washington dispatch that Sampson paused firing at 8 due to darkness. One ship is said to be damaged but which remains unconfirmed. By dawn he may use small boats to grapple mines, possibly followed by a 4 o'clock bombardment and a landing of 1000 bluejackets to seize harbor batteries.
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New York
the Journal
Washington
Sampson
Navigation Bureau
Harmony
Thesea
Shafter
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Massachusetts
Jore
OFW
Juragua
Cuba
Jamaica
Fla
Osseola
Purisima Concepcion
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Ee Aist and
Springfeld Rifles
Mauser
Springfield
Kragensen
U.S. Army
Spain
Mariani
Pope
Shafterr
Wea
Hose
Atlantic Ave
Tremont Row
TD Vm
Robinson's
Cook Sq
Washington St
Wilson
Kimball
Thie City
Mae Ll. Kimball
Swett
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