Destruction looming as Shafter bombs Santiago de Cuba
IRONEY July 11 7 p m reports a converted U S army navy move against Santiago de Cuba. Bombardment from the fleet near Morro Castle drives Spaniards into entrenched positions while the city endures fires from shells. General Shafter signals to cease fire and plans a flag of truce to demand surrender.
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Santiago de Cuba
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Santiago
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Sampson
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Shafter
St. Michael’s Church
After the Armistice Before Santiago de Cuba Action
Troops resumed fire after the armistice as American batteries fed the left and center lines with Hotchkiss Gatling and dynamite shells. Spanish defenses were engaged along the crest of the right and Garcia’s line, with Kent’s division and regulars aiding. Firing diminished after 5 p.m. as artillery dominated, shredding brush shelters at the Spanish intrenchments.
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Mariani Wine Wins Praise from Eminent Figures
The world famous Mariani wine receives a record of voluntary testimonials from eminent individuals, highlighting its acclaimed status and broad endorsement.
Gives Appetite Produces Refreshing Sleep Patent Tonic
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Spanish Blockhouse Evacuated Amid Fire and Casualties
The Spanish blockhouse fell after scythelike fire from American forces. A left battery engaged by Capron’s battery fired sparingly. a right battery endured steady shots until Wood’s dynamite gun shell exploded nearby, disabling a gun and tearing two trees. Two men were killed in General Kent’s division and several wounded, including Sergeant Jefferson and Private St Clair. A Spanish deserter reported fierce fighting and the need for food and cigarettes. General Kent commends Major Sharp, Major Reade, Captain McAlexander, Lieutenant Cartwright, Lieutenant Johnson, and Volunter Aide Monroe for gallantry under fire.
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Wood
Kent
Jefferson
St. Clair
Ninth Cavalry
Sharp
Phil Reade
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Cartwright
Johnson
Monroe
Arrival of Miles at Santiago de Cuba aboard Yale
The US auxiliary cruiser Yale reached off Santiago de Cuba with Major General Miles and staff, 216 troops from Sixth Illinois and Sixth Massachusetts, 108 men per unit. Rear Admiral Sampson and Captain Chadwick visited Miles aboard, then Yale and Columbia carried more troops to Siboney. Both ships reported all well. Miles landed with his staff in the Yale cutter.
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Kingston
Jam
Yale
Charleston
US. C
Miles
Illinois
Massachusetts
Sampson
Chadwick
Siboney
Columbia
General Miles
Gruiser Yankee Sails From Tompkinsville With Armament
The auxiliary cruiser Yankee sailed from Tompkinsville on July 12 loaded with powder ammunition and coal for her own guns and carrying powder and shell for the battleships big guns.
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New York
Tompkinsville
Premiers resign. Spain seeks new leader in crisis
Madrid reports all ministers have handed in their resignations to Senor Sagasta. No successor acceptable to the Chamber. Marshal Martinez de Campos is ready but lacks majority. Civilians favor peace while military pushes war. Spain may use Cuba and possessions if US insists on cessions. Government issues a 500 million peseta treasury bond loan, with 300 million bought by the Bank of Spain.
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Bayonne
France
Senor Sagasta
Martinez de Campos
Chamber of Deputies
United States
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
Cuba
Spain
Treasury
Bank of Spain
France to Mediate Peace Talks with Spain
France offers good offices through its ambassador in Washington to open negotiations for peace with Spain if Madrid accepts. The plan, initially floated by Austria and France with British mediation, was dropped after Premier Sagasta warned that British involvement would worsen Spain's home difficulties and anti England sentiment.
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France
M. Delcasse
Paris
Senor
Leon Castillo
Washington
Madrid
Austria
Sagasta
Great Britain
England
Spain
Spain to Fight On Until Honorable Peace, Says Madrid Despatch
Spanish embassy officials here released a Madrid despatch stating Spain will continue the struggle to obtain an honorable peace, even at whatever sacrifices may be necessary, while she fights to repel unjust aggression.
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Paris
Madrid
Spain
Spain presses hard line as war support endures in Cuba
Madrid reports show a violent anti peace stance in service papers. Ejercito Espanol says peace now would be a spit in the face and cites 180,000 Spaniards in Cuba ready to defend the territory. Correspondencia Militar urges government unity with Cuba and a continued war.
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Madrid
Ejercito Espanol
Santiago
Cuba
Correspondencia Militar
Cervera Surrenders as Brooklyn Returns to Blockade
In a July 3 contact off Santiago de Cuba Commodore Schley met Admiral Cervera aboard the Iowa. Cervera, defeated and dignified, said he lost his career, while Schley praised the brave feat. Cervera noted 750 crew on his ship and cited heavy Brooklyn fire causing many casualties aboard Vizcaya and others.
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Santiago DE Cuba
United States
Brooklyn
Iowa
Schley
Cervera
Oregon
Texas
Navy seeks bids for two floating docks
The Navy Department invites bids for two floating docks not to exceed 250000 dollars. Chief Endicott seeks the docks to outfit ships for operations in the Gulf and possibly Cuba, allowing cruisers gunboats and auxiliaries to be rocked in them without sending ships to northern docks.
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Washington
Navy Department
Congress
Endicott
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Gulf
Cuba
Surrender Talks and Coal Shore Up Navy Strategy
Washington reports indicate a flag of truce at Santiago and ongoing negotiations toward unconditional surrender. Spain’s Toral may wait on Blanco while U S pressures mount. Miles notes unexpected terrain challenges as removal of coast mine defenses dominates cabinet actions. Coal from St Thomas faces Danish curbs, prompting calls for global U S coaling stations.
Havoc From Warships Off Santiago Reported
Dispatch from near Santiago describes naval bombardment on July 11 12 with shells causing destruction in the northeast and center of the city. Spanish officers mocked the American line prior to a flag of truce and retreat as sharpshooters held their positions.
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Port Antonio
Kingston
Jamaica
San Juan Hill
Spain
War Department buys Roumanian and Britannia for Cuba
Negotiations continue for government acquisition of Atlantic coast vessels. The War Department has purchased the steamship Roumanian and the sea-going tug Britannia for Shafter's army in Cuba. Colonel Humphreys orders extra ships returned if not needed. Mohawk at Port Tampa loads 200000 pounds beef for Cuba enroute to Santiago. Port Victor sails from New York with subsistence stores and 300000 pounds beef, stopping at Tampa.
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War Department
Atlantic
Department
Roumanian
Allan Line
Britannia
Santiago
Shafter
Humphreys
Cuba
Tampa
Mohawk
Port Tampa
Port Victor
New York
British blockade runner Wary captured by St Louis at Key West
The British sloop Wary, a twenty two ton blockade runner loaded with provisions, was captured on July 2 by the U S auxiliary cruiser St Louis and arrived with a prize crew. Captain Jeremiah Moss and three Jamaica negro men sailed from Kingston for Cape Cruz. The prize crew reports Cuban coast cargoes and Jamaica loading. A Santiago torpedo boat delivered an unexploded Spanish torpedo to Key West, expected to be sent to Washington as a trophy of war.
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Fla
St. Louis
F. J. Albrecht
Jeremiah Moss
Kingston
Cape Cruz
Wary
Jamaica
Cuba
Santiago
Washington
Rejoining Ninth Expected This Friday Train
Captain Keefe and Lieutenant Casey prepare the last recruit batch for the Ninth. Officers and sergeants named await orders to Cuba, with Keefe’s new blue and crashlike uniform issued by Washington and approved by General Miles.
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Casey
Cuba
D. J. Keefe
M. J. Healey
W. J. Casey
James L. Malloy
W. J.white
Bartholomew Clements
P. H. Sullivan
Camp Alger
Washington
General Miles
Dr Copprell Appointed Surgeon to Regular Army
Dr Samuel Parker Copprell, surgeon on the Boston Emergency Hospital staff, has been appointed surgeon on the regular army staff by Surgeon General Dr Sternberg. He will leave for Washington today.
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Samuel Parker Copprell
Boston
Sternberg
Army
Copprell
Washington
Pope Seeks Cuban Annexation Uplift Over Independence
The Pope, after talks with the Spanish ambassador and Queen Regent, urges Spain to abandon independence for Cuba and favor annexation to the United States when peace talks begin. He believes Cuba cannot sustain stable self governance and that annexation serves civilization and progress.
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Rome
Vatican
Spain
Cuba
Shafter Calls for Spanish Surrender at Santiago de Cuba
General Shafter's communication to the Spanish commander in Santiago de Cuba demands surrender by noon on the 9th or face bombardment. He cites recent naval losses, notes prisoners aboard the Harvard and St. Louis, and offers a flag of truce visit to confirm details. The ultimatum emphasizes humanitarian motives and delays hostilities to obtain a reply.
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Cervera
Miles
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Santiago de Cuba
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United States
Sampson
Wringer Service Offered by Boston Company
The American Wringer Co announces telephone order and delivery service for wringers at 7 and 7% Franklin street Boston Massachusetts. Customers may call B 2690 for prompt, reliable service and competitive pricing.
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