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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1898
Page
2
Foreign dispatch reports United States forces have landed at Santiago under Rear Admiral Sampson. The city is said to be under naval control with rearward forts believed seized as Blue Jackets secure the outer defenses.
Navy reports Rear Admiral Sampson has landed marines in front of Santiago under fleet fire protection and will wait for General Shafter's army. Cervera is believed to be surrounded and possibly ready to surrender. The bombardment damaged forts at Caimanera and Guantanamo Bay, with Marines and insurgents aiding. Ensign Leigh C. Palmer and Cadet Powell praised for bravery near the batteries.
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