American fleet bombs Santiago de Cuba harbor forts
On May 31 a American squadron led by Rear Admiral Sampson bombarded the harbor forts at Santiago de Cuba. The attack targeted Morro Castle La Socapa and Punta Gorda while the town largely escaped damage. Firing ceased after about 1.5 hours with unspecified Spanish casualties.
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Port AU Prince
New York
Sampson
Santiago de Cuba
Morro Castle
la Socapa
Punta Gorda
Fighting Ninth Massachusetts Sets Sail for Camp Alger
The Fighting Ninth Massachusetts Infantry United States volunteers depart South Framingham for Camp Alger amid massive crowds and overwhelming enthusiasm. More than 20 000 spectators line the route as music from five bands and waving flags spur the march toward the front.
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Ninth
Massachusetts Infantry
United States Volunteers
Framingham
Camp Alger
Colonel Bogan
Lynn
Battle Reported Between Schley and Cervera Off Santiago
May 31 Cape Haytien Hayti. Santiago advices say the American fleet forced an entrance to Santiago de Cuba harbor and engaged the Spanish fleet. Fourteen American warships and two torpedo boats took part in the combat with fire directed at Morro Castle batteries until 8 45 p m. Discharges sounded at sea until 4 o'clock, then ceased.Spanish account offers no clear verdict on the engagement.
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Associated Press
Cape Haytien
Hayti
Santiago
Santiago de Cuba
Morro Castle
Action at Santiago Continues as Fleets Clash
Reports from Cape Haytien at 6 40 pm say the Santiago cable remains active linking the American fleet and the outer fortifications with the Spanish fleet. The fighting extended most of the afternoon with the balance seemingly tilting toward the Americans. Private messages indicate a severe engagement ongoing at Santigo.
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Cape Haytien
Hayti
Santiago
Om Santirguo
War News In Brief Aims at Cuba and Cuba Bases
Spanish bark Maria Dolores captured off Porto Rico loaded with coal. St Paul cut Santiago port cable. Washington plans for a naval and military campaign advance. Santiago to host reconcentrados supplies with a $5,000,000 budget for 150,000 people six months. Florida brings large expedition to Cuba with 400 men 7000 rifles 2,000,000 rounds. McKinley outlines terms for peace with Spain Hawaii may be seized. Ninth Regiment moves from Camp Dewey to Camp Alger.
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Porto Rico
Key West
St. Paul
Santiago
Washington
Florida
Cuba
McKinley
Spain
Hawaii
Dewey
Alger
Defects in Army Staffing and Manila War Strains
A report notes a fatal accident as a man was struck by a water standpipe while leaning from a car window as a special train arrived in Worcester. It also highlights a $207 million deficiency bill for army needs, including $45 million for volunteer costs and $150,000 for Manila torpedoes, with Aguinaldo and Dewey discussing action and Hawaii annexation debated in Senate.
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Worcester
Aguinaldo
Manila
Dewey
United States
Senator Lodge
Hawaii
Senate
Congress
War Department
Garcia Claims 10000 Men Ready For New Campaign
Couriers report General Calixto Garcia commands about 10 000 well armed troops in excellent spirits. Five thousand more guard northern coast near Manati while Spanish forces retreat to Santiago Tolquin and Manzanillo. Menocal orders move to Havana province as Garcia leverages defensive Spanish posture.
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Santiago
Key West
Cuba
Calixto Garcia
Garcia
Manatl
Tolquin
Manzanillo
Hig
Bayamo
Mario Menocal
Jorge Juan
Ligera
Nipe
Banes
Tomas Collage
Juan Miguel Portuendo
Cardenas
Nassau
Nerar Garcia
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Springfield
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Boston Drug
Boston Drug CO
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Tsung-Li-Yamen
Chinese Foreign Office
Pablo
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Erators
C.H. Robinson & CO
Washington St
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AID
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