09 May 1898
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1898
Page
1
Two officers and six enlisted men were wounded with slight injuries. The officers identified are Lieutenant Kellogg and Ensign Irwin, among those listed in the casualty report.
The Navy records give few personal details about officers and sailors from the Baltimore engagement with the Spanish fleet at Cavite. Acting Admiral Dewey reports none seriously injured. most injuries stem from ammunition explosion in a fixed chest near the 6 pounder guns. The article lists Kellogg, Irwin, Buddinger, Barlow, Covert, OKeefe, Ricciardelli, Snelgrove and other Baltimore crew, with birthplaces, enlistment dates, and early service highlights.
A Spanish flotilla including the gunboat Vicksburg and the cutter Morrill was trapped by batteries at Santa Clara. The clash limited their movements and showcased coastal defense strength. Local authorities reported intensified bombardment and strategic positioning around the harbor.
Reports from Cape Haytien say Sampson's squadron was sighted to the north and rumors spread that seventeen Spanish vessels have arrived off Porto Rico. German sailors arriving today report cannonading to the north this afternoon around four.
A review of Sunday Herald and Traveler extras finds most war items false. Reports say the Cincinnati is safe at Key West, while a spy case and troop movements near Manila are noted. Yellow fever fears surround the Argonauta prize crew, and troops head to Chickamauga as a Cuba landings plan remains paused.
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