Retreat of Cervera Harbor at Santiago de Cuba
The article discusses the strategic bottleneck at Santiago de Cuba harbor, noting its narrow entrance and mined, obstructed channel. It describes Admiral Cervera's fleet trapped by the harbor’s defenses and the broader implications for the Havana campaign and invasion plans.
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Admiral Corvera
English Admiralty Office
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Cervera
Rempena
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Mien
Philippines Falls to Insurgents as Manila Surrenders
dispatches from Manila report Captain General Augusti yielding to American forces after insurgent gains. Madrid inquiries echo a broader crisis as Aguinaldo's movement widens, while Cavite province rebels and communications collapse across the archipelago. generals and officials debate liberty of action amid the collapse.
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Hong Kong
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Aguinaldo
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Cavite
American Ships Bombard Caimanera Fortifications
Reports from Cape Haytien describe a heavy bombardment of Caimanera fortifications in Guanatanamo Bay. Five American ships opened fire early Tuesday, causing destruction along the shore while Spanish defenses replied, but bombardment continued with precise and effective shooting.
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Caimanera
Bay of
Guanatanamo
Aban
Cape Haythal
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Peace Negotiations Incomplete Says State Officials
Informal talks have been hinted at with the departed mate indicating preliminary peace efforts. Intimations from native sources suggest the state received signals toward settlement, though formal negotiations have not yet commenced.
Army sails for front with 27000 troops under Indiana command
The Washington cabled report from Tempe says an army of 27000, including infantry, cavalry, artillery and engineers, sails for the front. The infantry numbers 21690 with seventeen regiments and five volunteer units. batteries and siege artillery accompany the force. General Orders No 5 from Flora Amy Corps at Tampa details movement readiness and supply provisions.
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London Daily Chronicle
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Tempe
York
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Tampa
Fla
Fifth Army Corps
Battalion of Engineers
Signal Corps
Vigely Ave
Monterey off for Manila amid high rates and ship takeovers
A San Francisco report notes the monitor Monterey and collier Brutus sailed for Manila as war plans push to impress steamers into service. High charter prices and looming shortages threaten timely transport of troops with the Pacific Coast Steamship lines eyed for government use and possible seizure of vessels.
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Monterey
Manila
Lee
Golden Gate
Uncle Sam
Philippines
Colon
Zealand
Pacific Mail
City of Tara
San Aayee
City of Puebdlo
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City of
Puebla
Queen
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
War Department
Arizona
Tacoma
Meiklejohn
Four Sailors From Dewey’s Fleet Arrive in San Francisco
Passengers aboard the Belate report four men from Admiral Dewey’s squadron reaching San Francisco from Hong Kong. The account praises their valor and endurance in the Manila battle, noting their long vigil and steadfastness amid heavy opposition.
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Gan Francisco
Belate
Hong Kong
MoCul- Phillips
Beriee
Moell
Dods to Be Cremated After Memoing Captain Gridley
The article reports that Dods will be cremated, and the memoing of Captain Gridley will be burned to ashes and sent to Rome.
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Rome
Bombardment of Spanish Batteries at Santiago Harbors
Advices from Kingston report American ships engaged Spanish fortifications guarding the Santiago entrance on Monday. After about three hours of bombardment the Estrella and Cayo batteries were silenced and the fleet shifted to inshore guns. The Brooklyn Marblehead and Texas caused heavy destruction and the engagement ended around 10 o clock with casualties on the Spanish side.
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Estrella
Cayo
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Suwanee
Vixen
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