Forces Close In as Spanish and Americans Tighten Grip
On the Rio Guamo June 26 report says both sides are within sight of each other with Santiago de Cuba four and a half miles away. Lawton commands a large force near Sabanila, plus Rough Riders and various regiments. Wheeler moves up with dynamite guns. Spanish defenders use explosive brass bullets and Mauser bullets cut to mushroom. Supplies falter as pack trains move and rations run out.
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Kingston
Santiago
Seventh Infantry
Coolidgs
Sabanilla
Lawton
Massachusetts
Rough Riders
Jaragua
Gonzales
Wheeler
Parker
Santiago de Cuba
Juragua
Pacific
Guantanamo
Uncle Sam
Auction of Cuban prize vessels in Key West sale
A sale of condemned prizes by Judge Locke began at noon in front of the Custom House. Vessels seized for the Cuban campaign fetched good prices from local buyers, led by steamers Argonauta and Ambrosia Bolivar, with sailing craft posting strong returns. Notable bids included Severita 1350 and Santiago Apostol 2700 among others.
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Fla
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Ambrosia Bolivar
Severita
Santiago Apostol
Fernandita
Espana
Poder di Dios
Antonio Suarez
Orient
Quatro de Setiembre
Antonio Y Paco
Lola
Engracia
Parquitta
Mascota
Tres Hermanos
Inero
Sofia
Mathilde
Candita
Garcia Lands 3000 Cubans Near Juragua as Havana Aim Looms
General Calixto Garcia lands 3000 troops at Juragua with 5000 patriots concentrated in the Santiago de Cuba area. The force arms and supplies reflect rugged bushwhacking fighters planned to march along Cuba’s north coast toward a junction with General Gomez and an intended 20000-men buildup before Havana.
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Juragua
Associated Press
Dauntless
Kingston
Jam
Calixto Garcia
Santiago de Cuba
Garcia
Cuba
Spanish Squadron Strength and U S Pacific Plan Examined
The article outlines the Spanish squadron led by the Pelayo and Carlos V with torpedo boat destroyers, plus auxiliary ships, contrasted with the stronger U S eastern squadron under Commodore Watson. It details coastal fortifications, artillery, and possible attack points, including Ceuta and the Canary Islands, as preparations for campaigns against Spain.
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Spain
Watson
Iowa
Oregon
Pelayo
Carlos V
War Board
Ferrol
Cadiz
Carthagena
Ordonez
Mahon
Canary Islands
Ceuta
Gibraltar
Commodore Watson
Admiral Sampson
Newark
Santiago
Havana
Secretary Long
Commodore Howell
Howell
Cuban
Charleston
Baltimore
Camara
Orient
Yosemite
Campaign set to decide Santiago siege with Shafter forces
A Santiago dispatch reports Shafter and Garcia poised for a fierce battle for the city as Chaffee Wheeler forces take Sevilla and Young notes visible streets. Shafter shells supplies for a week while 18,000 reinforcements from the United States approach to join an intended seven day campaign toward Porto Rico. Wheeler commands Sevilla with 800 troops and Lawton nearby.
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New York
Santiago
Baiquiri
Shafter
Garcia
Chaffee
Wheeler
Sevilla
Young
General Shafter
Shafer
Porto Rico
Lawton
Admiral Cervera May Dash From Santiago Harbor Under Smoke
Reports from Santiago de Cuba on June 26 indicate Admiral Cervera considered a breakout, as four smoke columns moved toward the harbor mouth. Two torpedo boat destroyers were sighted near the sunken Merrimac, prompting Rear Admiral Sampson to tighten harbor precautions. The Vesuvius fired shells at Morro Castle but damage remained unknown.
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Santiago DE Cuba
Kingston
Jam
Cervera
Merrimace
Sampson
Ericsson
Porter
Vesuvius
Morro Castle
Adirondack excursion half-rate offered July 1 and 2
The Fitchburg railroad provides half-price round trips for the Adirondack excursion on July 1 and 2. Full details available at 260 Washington Street Boston.
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Washington Street
Boston
No Stomach No Stomach Hood's Sarsaparilla Claim
A cheerful forty year old man of rotund build says Hood's Sarsaparilla cured his digestive distress. He claims the tonic allowed him to live eat and sleep comfortably and urges others to try it.
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Hood
Port Said Prohibits Admiral Camara Fleet Entry
The United States consul protests lead to orders forbidding the Camara fleet from entering Port Said until further notice. No date given beyond June 27.
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Port Said
Admiral Camara
Spain's Third Squadron Assembles at Cadiz
Spain announces the third squadron under Admiral Barrosa including Cardenal de Cisneros Lepanto Numancia Vitoria Puig Cerda and torpedo boats Meteoro Leon XIII Montserrat. Ships range from ironclad Nu mancia built 1863 to armor belts up to 12 inches and multiple large caliber guns.
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Cardenal de Cisneros
Lepanto
Numancia
Vitorria
Puig Cerda
Meteoro
Leon XIII
Montserrat
Barrosa
Cadiz
Monitor
Cardenal de
Letter From LT COL Logan Wife Reflects War Time Farewell
Mrs Lawrence J Logan wife of Lieutenant-Colonel Logan and sister of Major M J O Connor of the Ninth Massachusetts Infantry returns to 560 Broadway South Boston after bidding farewell to her husband and brother before their unit joins General Shafter at Santiago. She expresses quiet happiness despite the looming battle and the risks faced by her son and relatives in the regiment. Father accompanies her as the homefront shares in the wartime moment.
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General Greely
Signal Corps
Shafter
War Department
Santiago
Camp Alger
Lawrence J
Boston Wringer Co prompts delivery service offer
An advertisement from the American Wringer Co. announces prompt wringer writing and telephone order options. The notice promotes delivery in perfect order at a cheaper rate than competitors. It lists addresses 77 and 79 Franklin Street in Boston Massachusetts and the telephone line B 2690.
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The
American Wringer Co
Franklin Street
Boston
Mass
Cure for rupture touted by Geo. Mulford at South Boston home
Geo I Mulford of 484 Past 5th street South Boston presents the Rice rupture cure. He claims the method, developed by Dr W S Rice of Smithville NY, offers a painless, safe home cure with no surgery, cost to learn about at his office, and free pamphlets upon request.
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Return of Father Lee and the Ninth Massachusetts
Lee has just returned from six months in Europe. Father Lee was chaplain of the Ninth Massachusetts Regiment for fourteen years, but could not reach Boston before the regiment sailed to Cuba, so he could not accompany the soldiers on their trip. "You can well say," said Father Lee.
Eighth Regiments Orders Countermanded at Chickamauga Park
At Chickamauga Park Georgia June 27 the Eighth Regiment faced joy and disappointment as orders for rapid movement were revoked. Recruits surge in and training continues while medical vaccination of 725 men completes. The First Army Corps readies move when final orders come amid supply and equipment updates.
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Pew
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T. L. Rosser
Virginia
Terday
Brooke
Poland
Stang
Royal Norwegian Artillery
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Cuba
Camp Alger Illness Toll and Death at Fort Myer
About 200 men at Camp Alger are on the sick list , many with minor ailments. Pneumonia cases appear, and Private Warren of Company H Sixth Massachusetts died at Fort Myer yesterday. His remains will be sent to his hometown for burial.
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Fort Myer
Brigade Marches From Camp Alger Toward South
General Garretson's brigade including the Sixth Illinois Sixth Massachusetts and Eighth Ohio left Camp Alger on a practice march to the river. Six wagons carry supplies. They are expected to start for the South before the week ends.
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Illinois
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Camp Alger
Logan family sacrifices for the Ninth Regiment
Mrs Logan speaks of a mother sister and wife’s sacrifice as her husband son and brother join the gallant Ninth for Cuba. Sergeant-Major Edward Lawrence Logan and Lt Col Logan are noted veterans, with Major Michael J O Connor and others in South Boston dental practice. The article highlights family ties and patriotic enlistment.
Boston Soldier Logan Joins Ninth Regiment in 1897
Boston native Logan, aged 22, recently completed studies at Harvard College and joined the Ninth Regiment on December 12 1897 rising to sergeant major. He previously served as major of the Boston Latin School battalion in the state militia. Mrs Logan reports a hopeful letter from Lieutenant Colonel Logan about the Ninth’s readiness to engage.
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Newport News
Egypt Acts to Enforce Neutrality at Port Said
A Cairo dispatch says Port Said authorities will prevent 150 stockers hired by Admiral Camara for his fleet from boarding Spanish ships. Egypt warns this would breach neutrality laws and will be observed strictly. Camara plans to stay at Port Said for three days for Audace repairs.
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Port Said
New York
The
Tribune
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Audace
Spanish fleet denied coal in neutral port at Suez
London reports Port Said dispatch saying the Spanish fleet will coal in a neutral port, prompting debate over whether belligerents may coal abroad. Authorities argue a belligerent may only coal enough to reach a home port, per the Suez Canal convention of 1884, while Admiral Camara's squadron may have no such right.
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Suez Canal
Philippines
Pelayo
Carlos V
London
Tne
Admiral Camara
Debate Over Port Said Coaling of Spanish Fleet
The article notes coal transports with San Francisco and Colon as convoy ships and plans to question Arthur Balfour in the House of Commons about Port Said authorities permitting the Spanish fleet to coal there. It argues this may breach neutrality laws if international law experts are correct.
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Colon
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House of Commons
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