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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1898
Page
2
The Stars and Stripes fluttered over the Governor's palace in Santiago de Cuba as General McKibben became temporary military governor. The ceremony drew cheers, music, and a parade as refugees flood the city and looted houses bear the scars of war.
A Civil War era style dispatch recounts the Ninth Regiment Infantry's charge at Santiago. Major P J Grady leads after Col and Lt Col Logan fall ill. Two men are wounded as Spaniards retreat. Rain and mud hinder supply lines and mail, with soldiers enduring fatigue and waiting for pay and orders.
July 17 dispatch from Santiago reports jubilant reaction to the surrender terms. General Miles praises the peaceful end and notes yellow fever cases, while discussing troop rotations, immune regiments, and potential Porto Rico moves. Toral laments defeat as ships and hospitals sprout amid rains and logistics strain.
The fleet reports Santiago surrender confirmed after Aguadores signals. Admiral Sampson stops harbor bombardment and prepares for post surrender operations with General Miles aboard New York. Guantanamo to remain open port. naval ships docked for Spain mission. Marines hold Guantanamo camp. Yellow fever containment praised. Lieutenant Hobson inspects Cristobal Colon for potential addition to the fleet.
Captain Thomas T. Quinlan of Company C writes to his wife from Cuba dated July 1 describing a rough landing at Siboney and a long night march. He notes health remains good, mail delays, gear left aboard, poor huts, barefoot children, heat not as bad as Boston, and complaints about advice and headgear.
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The Thirty-fourth Michigan and Ninth Massachusetts regiments landed at Siboney Cuba on July 1 with orders to camp locally for the night. Colonel Bogan reports all recruits ashore and awaiting reinforcements for Santiago. Nurses from the hospital ship State of Texas greet the troops as they adjust to Cuban life and language.
Captain John H. Dunn of Company I, Ninth Regiment, mails a July 5 letter from the front recounting a 15 mile forced march at 4 a.m., rapid firing, and heavy rifle smoke that forced orders to back from the lines. He notes no mail since leaving Newport News and gives his home address at 874 East Broadway.
Captain Murray of Company B reports from near Santiago that the Ninth suffered two wounded and no deaths in the latest outpost action. He notes fierce enemy cannonading the night of the third and praises Spanish fighters. Mrs Murray received letters detailing the engagement.
The report notes Captain Murray and four men found a lone guerilla in a tree and captured him near Santiago. The prisoner wore bed-ticking clothing and carried a small ammunition magazine. The capture drew compliments for the four men, while Company B has yet to complain.
Four letters from Colonel Bogan report June 28 in Florida July 1 near the Cuban coast and July 6 from Siboney. He notes a twelve mile forced march, shortages of powder and rifles, and rearward assignment for reserve duty. He recalls wounded men from Company D Charlestown, Cuba as mountainous, voyage aboard the Harvard, and rumors Cervera leaving Havana harbor.
Captain John J. Hayes of East Boston writes from aboard the U S S Harvard off Cuba describing a pleasant but hot voyage to Altares. He notes insufferable staterooms and crowded decks but reports good health and plentiful food as the crew hopes to return to Boston soon. A July 4 entry mentions the men working hard in rifle pits.
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