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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1898
Page
2
Hail of booms from five American warships wrecked two formidable batteries at Catmanera. The enemy fled the line believing an assault would follow. Spanish cruiser Mercedes was sunk at Santiago during the engagement.
Reports from Havana and Cape Haitien confirm American troop landing near Diaguiri Cuba with Cuban insurgents. force totals 21 600 infantry plus engineers signals cavalry and artillery. ships bombard Cuban fortifications and Manilas situation grows grave as Spain struggles to hold Cavite and Manila.
Dispatches describe five American warships bombarding Caimanera fortifications at dawn. Spanish artillery offered resistance but ships menaced the town, with crews abandoning positions. Reports also note rumors of renewed Spanish resistance at Santiago and Caimanera and a plan to burn Cai manera before surrender. Separate notes deny injury to Captain Philip of the Texas. London reports army sail from Tampa with 27 000 troops.
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