01 Jun 1898
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Newspaper
Connersville Daily News
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1898
Page
1
Advantaged by Commodore vessels the fight was severe as the American fleet bombarded Morro Castle La Zoospa and Punta Curda on June 1 in Havana Bay. Spanish warships engaged as the heavy cannonade continued and indications suggested a breach into the harbor.
Dispatches describe the American fleet entering the Havana area and engaging Spanish forces near Santiago de Cuba. Reports claim cannon fire heard at Lookout Mountain and Cape Haytien as preparations and troop movements proceed, with naval and army commanders awaiting execution of planned operations.
Port au Prince dispatch reports Rear Admiral Sampson leading an American fleet including the cruiser New York to bombard Santiago da Cuba. Forts Morro Castle Lia Zacapa and Punt Gorda suffer heavy damage while the town escapes. Officials dispute an engagement and discuss aid to starving Cubans with a plan to feed 150,000 reconcentrados.
The arrival of the First Illinois completed the cavalry brigade here, with the First Ohio and Colonel Grigsby’s cowboy regiment remaining as the other two units.
Washington reports say Cadiz fleet is a paper force with many outdated ships and engines, while real Union warning measures remain in place. In Cuba General Calixto Garcia’s forces grow stronger as Spanish troops pull back to Santiago and surrounding areas. Ambassador Hay confirms the murder of Rev. and Mrs. McGrew in Sierra Leone area, Ohio natives.
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