Warlike News From Madrid Warns of Watsons Fleet Threat
Madrid reports a growing fear that Watsons fleet may strike Spanish ports. Officials promise coastal defenses by early next week while Camara orders Pelayo and Carlos V toward Cartagena and Cadiz. Gun emplacements and armored trains bolster Algeciras area as ports stockpile stores and cannons.
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Madrid
Acotam
Raishing
Watson
Spain
Detugee
Camara
Pelayo
Carlos V. Toma
Cadiz
Ferrol
Port Said
Suez Canal
Plain Amnon
Carlos V
Cartagena
Osado
Proserpina
Patriota
Buenos Ayres
Isla de Panay
Adiz
Punta Carnero
Paloma Rocks
Carnero
Fleet May Sail Tomorrow In War News
Washington reports Watsons fleet poised to sail Wednesday morning as Navy Department pushes for an early departure. Colliers convoyed by Yankee head east to Hampton Roads to join the eastern squadron. Massachusetts and Oregon stay at Santiago until its fall before heading to Spain with Newark and Dixie Yosemite.
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Washington
Watson
Santiago
Navy Department
Mole St. Nicolas
Yankee
Hampton Roads
Massachusetts
Oregon
Spain
Newark
Dixie
Yosemite
Camara
Canary Islands
Admiral Camara
Commissions for Fifth Massachusetts Infantry Presented at Camp Dalton
Governor Wolcott will award commissions to the officers of the Fifth Massachusetts Infantry on Wednesday at Camp Dalton. The regiment, the largest yet on the field, gave an evening parade and welcomed a new band of fourteen players.
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Wolcott
Camp Dalton
South Framingham
Fifth Massachusetts Infantry
United States Volunteers
Whitney
Dalton
Boston
America
Lynn
Safford
Cambridge University
Army Christian Commission
Woburn
Woman’s Relief Corps
Dmmet Guards
Charlestown Guards
Post Exchange
Innitou Canoe Club
Grant
Arthur C. Wyer
Sunday Attack Costs Two Lives In Santiago Campaign
Washington reports higher casualties from the Santiago bombardment than earlier despatches showed. Captain Charles Rowell and Private Peter Nelson were killed, with several others wounded as U S forces press a coastal assault and near-term operations around the city continue.
Battle of Santiago shells from fleet press report
The fleet under Commodore Schley began a shore bombardment at dusk after a signal from General Shafter. Brooklyn Texas and Indiana opened fire on the harbor entrance, firing 8 inch rounds, then larger guns as range allowed. The shot fall short and left of the Spanish position, as rain and thunder roared over Santiago.
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Santiago
Kingston
Jam
Shafter
Brooklyn
Texas
Indiana
Schley
General Shafter
Disputed Signals Between Sampson and Schley Reported
A Portsmouth dispatch to the Herald quotes an informant about friction between Rear Admiral Sampson and Commodore Schley over reporting the action. The cited exchange allegedly questions who would bear responsibility if the Spanish fleet had escaped or caused disaster.
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New York
Herald
Portsmouth
N. H
Admpson
Schley Zalic
Sampson
Schley
Schrey
Bampson
Sagasta Resigns With Cabinet In Madrid
Madrid correspondent reports Senor Sagasta tendered resignation of himself and his cabinet to the Queen Regent. A new cabinet largely military in composition is expected, with possible partial reconstruction. Ministers in council await the Queen Regent’s reply and Sagasta’s communications to them.
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London
Madrid
the Times
Senor Sagasta
Ita
Transportation Upgrades for US Army in Cuba
Washington records arrangements to move 800 mules from Charleston on ships for Wilson's First Brigade bound for Santiago. Wagons from Chickamauga to support Shafter's army. News notes Captain Rowell of the Regular Army killed at Santiago and praised as gallant. Cable lines improved between Washington and Shafter, with other reports from Guantanamo to Playa del Este. Ex Secretary Herbert discusses fireproof wood for naval construction.
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Washington, D. C
Quartermaster-General
Charleston
S. C
Wilson
Santiago
Chickamauga
Shafter
Rowell
Second Infantry
New York
Military Academy
Department
Washington
General Shafter
Allen
Guantanamo
Playa del Este
Navy Department
Palmer
St. Louis
Portsmouth
Cervera
Siboney
Herbert
Long
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Renewed Digestive Health
A jovial 40 year old man, described as almost aldermanic in build, claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cured his dyspepsia. The advertisement touts it as America's greatest medicine that fills life with comfort and well being.
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Hood
America
United States Demands From Spain Reported
Madrid dispatch claims U S peace terms require Cuba and Puerto Rico with Canary Islands port. Indemnity set at £48,000,000 about $240,000,000. Philippines to be retained as guarantee for payment. Terms described as impossible.
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Madrid
Cuba
Porto Rico
United States
Canaries
Philippines
Soldiers From Port Tampa Transport Cherokee List
Among the sick and wounded aboard the transport Cherokee at Port Tampa are members of the Second Massachusetts and Ninth Massachusetts volunteers. Cor porals Eaton Richardson Simmons, and others are listed with company letters. The Ninth Massachusetts men Hyde and Cunningham are noted likely as sick rather than wounded.
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Tampa
Washington
Port Tampa
Second
Massachusetts Volunteers
Joseph W. Eaton
Leonard
L. Richardson
Fred A. Simmons
Alfred E. Rose
Edward Connour
Frederick W. Slate
Peter N. White
David A. Detour
Joseph M
Navy probes burnt Spanish ships and fireproof armor claims
Secretary Long plans a special board to review fireproof wood use after reports that American ships used wood in warfare. Investigations note Admiral Cervera’s fleet had breech blocks discarded and flood valves opened post surrender, actions deemed wanton. Shafter reports progress in trapping the Spanish and emphasizes saving lives while noting Caney battle losses.
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Ron
Secretary Long
Cervera
Court of Inquiry
Board
Shafter
Caney
Moore Suffering Paralysis Amid War Rifle Scandal
Washington reports Private Moore of the Sixth Massachusetts is at Fort Myers with paralysis. The article notes a shipment of rifles to the Twenty second Kansas is worthless old firearms misrepresented as new.
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Kansas Rifles
Washington
Kansas
Moore
Massachusetts
Fort Myers
American Wringer Co Promises Repair and Delivery Service
An advertisement from the American Wringer Co announces telephone ordering for wringers, offering delivery in perfect order and at lower prices. It lists their Boston address at Ti and 79 Franklin Street and phone number B 2690.
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The
American Wringer Co
Franklin Street
Boston
Mass
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Charles Lentki
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GEO. C. Goodwin & CO
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Isabelle M. Merry
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U. S. Lighthouse Service
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Sarah J. Brown
Joseph T. Brown
Chiswick Road
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Boler
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Michael J. Boler
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Roxbury
Michael Doyle
Cabot Street
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