Americans Prepare for Spanish Coast Raid Under Commodore Watson
Washington reports the raiding squadron under Commodore Watson will depart for Spain soon. The Oregon, Massachusetts, Nes, Yankee, Yosemite, and six colliers lead a force to support a possible assault on Cadiz, with a large auxiliary flotilla trailing to protect the transports and supply ships. The plan includes expected aims against Porto Rico and Cuban blockade maintenance.
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Shafter Receives Presidential Gratitude for Santiago Victory
President McKinley and Secretary Alger send messages praising General Shafter and his troops for the capture of Santiago and surrender of Spanish forces. The letters commend bravery, endurance under heat and hardship, and extend wishes for the wounded to recover, signed by William McKinley and R A Alger.
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Officials Advices From Havana City And Cuba Actions
Havana reports Spanish troops praised as General Coppinger arrives at Santiago. Americans reinforce, ships at blockades, rains hinder attacks, and Spanish soldier resolve noted. Also mentions Lucilene water tanker sale and Caroline Islands take, plus Champlain waterway survey and US Canada commission appointments.
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Mine Maker's Story Charges Maine Blast Was Intentional
Joseph Panell Gibbins asserts he supplied Spanish government with submarine and ground mines used to blow up the USS Maine. He claims the explosion was deliberate, detailing mine types, access codes, and the sequence needed to detonate, and argues Havana harbor mines could have caused the disaster. He offers to demonstrate to a jury.
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