Destruction of Cervera's Fleet Stirs Washington Navy Buzz
Admiral Sampson publishes his report on the Santiago battle of July 3, 1898, detailing fleet positions, maneuvers, and the destruction of Spain's squadron. Commodore Schley and other commanders praise crews aboard the Brooklyn, Oregon, Iowa, Texas, New York, and more for their roles in the victory and prisoner rescues.
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Washington
Sampson
Santiago
Cervera
Iowa
Oregon
Schley
Brooklyn
United States
New York
Santiago de Cuba
Cay Smith
Giboney
Rafter
Shafter
Indiana
Texas
Massachusetts
Guantanamo
Gloucester
Vixen
Ericsson
Vizcaya
Cristobal Colon
Rio Tarquino
Iowa Sails to Victory in Santiago Engagement July 1898
Captain Evans reports the USS Iowa engaged the Spanish squadron off Santiago de Cuba on July 21. The battle saw rapid maneuvering against Maria Teresa Vizcaya Oquendo and others, with heavy fire at ranges down to 1200 yards, multiple ships damaged or sunk, and rescued crews recovered. The ship sustained minor hull damage, no casualties, and commendations awarded to officers and crew including Lieutenant-Commander Mason and Lt. Hodgson.
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Infanta Maria Teresa
Vizcaya
Cristobal Colon
Almirante Oquendo
Pluton
Navy Department
Corsair
Gloucester
Socapa
Santiago Harbor
Iowa
Indiana
Texas
United States
Mima Nima
Juan Gonzales
Ascerraderos
Santiago
Ericsson
Hist
Harvard
Colon
Brooklyn
Oregon
Vixen
New York
Rio Torquino
Cook
Resolute
Schley
Chadwick
Morro
Cervera
Oquendo
Toredo
Arbor
Santiago de Cuba
Maria Teresa
Coneeps
Vizcays
Asceraderos
G. H. Ellis
J. Burns
U. S. S. Iowa
Morro Castle
Infanta ‘Maria Teresa
Sharp
James H. Sears
Edward McCauley, Jr
B. W. Wells, Jr
W. E. Mason
A. ¢. Hodgson
T. D. Griffin
W. R. Rush
Edward Simpson
J. G. Doyle
Charles Webster
W.t
Platon
Eulate
Furor
Frank Taylor L’vans
John EB. Lewis
Massachusetts
Raymond P. Rodgers
W. H. Schuetze
Captain Glark reports bold battle off Santiago de Cuba
Captain E Clark recounts the Oregon’s engagement with the Spanish squadron off Santiago de Cuba. The Oregon, aided by the Brooklyn, pursued and overwhelmed Vizcaya and Cristobal Colon, with the Colon eventually abandoning ship after capsizing. The report lauds crew discipline and notes a prize crew captured the Colón before she foundered.
Watches and Eyewear Advertised at Wilson's New Store
Four workmen at 11 Hanover Street advertise watchmaking and optical services. They offer eye tests free and claim Ree glasses fitted accurately in Boston. The notice promotes Wilson's New Store at 11 East.
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Hanover Et
Babbitt
Boston
Wilson’s
Eest
Ships of Your Q Command Fire on Spanish Squadron
July 6 1808 at Guan tanamo Bay Cuba reports from North Atlantic Fleet flagship Brooklyn Second Squadron detailing deadly and accurate shooting as ships close in on the Spanish squadron. Munyon's Kidney Pellets advertised as a kidney cure with free doctor offer.
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Eaton
Resolute
Altares
Oregon
Brooklyn
Infanta Maria Teresa
Philip
Evans
Clark
Staf
Cook
North Atlantic Fleet
United States
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Munyon's Rheumatism Pellets Claim Cures Widely
Munyon's pills are advertised to cure lumbago sciatica and all rheumatic pains with free doctor visits offered in the promotion. The ad declares the remedy provides relief and positions Munyon's as a medical solution.
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Munyon
James Crow
H.B. Kirk &Co
New York
U. S. Pierce CO
Beecham
Victory Letter Completes Naval Fleet Triumph
R D Evans praises the fleet's complete victory to the Commander in Chief United States Naval Forces North Atlantis Squadron. He notes the sailors fought fiercely like American seamen yet behaved with gentleness akin to American women when the flag fell. His tone is respectful and congratulatory.
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R. D. Evans
United States Navy
United States Naval Forces
North Atlantis Squadron
Brooklyn gunner reports victory over Spanish fleet near Santiago
Charles Nelson of Amesbury writes from the U S S Brooklyn dated July 10 1898 describing a brilliant victory on July 3 off Santiago Harbor. Brooklyn Gloucester and Oregon sank or disabled four large Spanish ships after a fierce engagement. he notes five battles with no injuries.
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Amesbury
Charles Nelson
Brooklyn
Santiago Harbor
U. S. S. Brooklyn
Oregon
Gloucester
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Wainwright
J Harbor
Vesigele
Star
Town
Cristobal
W. T. Sampson
United States Naval Force
North Atlantic Station
Brooklyn Chase
Contreras
The
W. S. Schley
North Atlantic
North Atlantic Squadron
Medical, Pay and Engineer and
Marine Corps
William L
Glark
Cogswell
Co. E. Clark
Wilson Brothers
GALL
Hanover
Ber Lacs
Anprree
Tyist
Nold Crows
Bkirk& Rer
Anne
ECHA
Boxeene
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