Plan to seize Porto Rico anticipated after decisive victory
Washington reports cabinet session discusses securing Porto Rico as U S troops prepare for a likely decisive battle at Santiago and San Juan. Administration backs landing 30 000 to 35 000 troops and plans immediate occupation, aiming to place Porto Rico under U S governance and guard the Gulf gateway.
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Pero Rico
Santiago
San Juan
Porto Rico
Haiti
Cuba
Great Britain
Bermuda
Jamaica
United States
West Indies
Gulf
Official Report on Schley Bombardment of Santiago
Schley's official report on the San tiago action says Cervera's fleet is in the harbor. His firing targeted enemy batteries and was satisfactory. No ships were hit and there were no casualties on our side. Cabinet members said the session focused on military appointments and censored press correspondence more strictly.
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Santiago
Washington
San’iago
Cervera
Blanco's Bombast and Troop Withdrawals Reported
New York dispatch states the blockade fleet reports quiet along the northern coast. Blanco pulls troops from the coast to Cardenas Matanzas Havana and Cienfuegos leaving only a night patrol. He boasts of a gunboat victory over twenty American ships at Santiago and depicts English correspondents as deserted by a large armed force.
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Matanzas
Havana
Cienfuegos
Spain
Ando
Saotiago
Expected Today Expected Fight Near Santiago De Cuba
The administration expects news today of another battle at Santiago de Cuba between Admiral Sampson and Admiral Schley’s fleet and Cervera’s forces with shore batteries. The Tuesday engagement is seen as a prelude to a larger assault on Spanish defenses and ships. The president and cabinet would be surprised and disappointed if no report arrives confirming the combined force’s advance.
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Spain
Santiago
Long
Day
Sampson
Schley
United States
Porto Rico
Santiago de Cuba
Cervera
Miles to lead Cuban invasion force when it begins
General Miles remains in the United States for now as plans for a future invasion of Santiago province and Porto Rico are discussed. When a Cuban invasion starts he will personally command the army, with seventy five to one hundred thousand troops expected for the operation.
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Santiago
Porto Rico
Miles
War Department
United States
Cuba
Revolutionists Land in Haiti Expat Expedition Leader Shot
A Haitian revolutionary expedition landed at Monte Cristo, San Domingo, led by Senor Jeminez, once a New York merchant. Dominican authorities prepared to capture the party. General Augustio Morales was killed and the fate of the entire group is believed to be execution.
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San Domingo
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New York
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Porto Rico Well Supplied With Food Says Governor
The captain general of Porto Rico telegraphs no anxiety over food supply for the island. Several ships have recently landed cargos of provisions, easing shortages and ensuring availability for the population.
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Madrid
Porto Rico
Senate Adopts Wolcott Silver Seigniorage Plan
Washington June 3 the senate approved Wolcott s amendment for coinage of silver seigniorage in the treasury at not less than four million dollars a month until fifty two million dollars is coined certificates against the bullion will be issued after coinage The following Republicans voted yes Chandler Clark Hansborough Perkins Pichard Sherbtt Thoroton Warren and Wolcott Gray Lindsay and Jeffery Gorman and Murphy voted no as gold democrats
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Gray
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Indiana Assigned to Convoy Troops to Santiago
The battleship Indiana has been assigned to convoy troop ships from Tampa to Santiago, likely alongside transports. Other vessels are designated for convoy duty. The Puget, Terror, Amphitrite, and Miantonomah monitors are expected to blockade Havana and nearby northern Cuban ports.
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Washinton
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Santiago
Pu'itan
Terror
Amphitrite
Miantonomah
Havana
Cuba
Insurgents Attack Spaniards Near Polquin
Reuters Havana dispatch reports 500 Cuban insurgents under Garcia assaulting a hill fort near Polquin outside Santiago. The 50 Spanish volunteers repelled the attack, inflicting heavy casualties and forcing Garcia to withdraw with 68 killed or wounded.
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London
Havana
Santiago
Garcia
Polquin
Admiral Cervera Fleet Not in Cuban Waters
Paris dispatch states Admiral Cervera's fleet has never entered Cuban waters. The Cape Verde squadron maneuvers then proceeds to the Philippines and will be joined there by Camara's squadron.
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The
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Madrid
Cervera
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Cape Verde
Philippines
Camara
Senator Hale Estimates War Cost at 800 Million
Washington June 3 Senator Hale stated for the public record that if the war with Spain lasts one year the cost would run between seven and eight hundred million dollars. The remarks frame the financial scale expected for the conflict and its duration.
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Washington
Hale
Spain
Bombardment of Santiago Resumes Early Morning
Reports indicate Santiago faced renewed bombardment just before 9 o clock this morning as forces opened fire again. Casualty and damage details were not immediately available.
Rapid troop movements stir Mobile as war orders shift
June 3 Mobile reports chaotic orders changing four times in 24 hours. Regulars from Merritt’s Fifth Cavalry face shifting destinations from Manila to Porto Rico then to a near departure. Col Hunt of the Second Cavalry plans retirement, and officials deny removal of all troops to Tampa despite ongoing preparations.
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Washington
Oo Manila
Merritt
Juba
Porto Rico
Angier Line
Uniovis
Specialist
Col. Hunt
Second Cavalry
War Board
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Coppinger
Campa
Tampa
Vote Expected On War Revenue Bill Tonight
Washington June 3 Several senators predict a vote on the war revenue bill by 8 oclock tonight with amendments likely to pass overwhelmingly. Supporters of a corporation tax have made their position clear while opponents of the gond issue will register objections when the measure is voted.
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Washington
Senate
English correspondents Whigham and Robinson freed in Havana
Havana reports English newspaper correspondents Whigham and Robinson who were captured in Uba have been released from prison by Spanish authorities.
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Havana
Whigham and Robinson
Iruba
Illinois naval reservists arrive as Holland submarine docks in Norfolk
A detachment of Illinois naval reserves arrives today as the Holland submarine boat remains in the Norfolk harbor.
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Norfolk
Illionois Naval
Holland
Spain Faces Possible Peace Intervention Boosts Bonds
Bullish mood in London on June 3 lifted Spanish 4 per cent bonds as heavy buying on Paris account pushed prices up. Bonds rose 35 points from 34 at yesterday's close in early market dealings.
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London
Spain
Paris
Military movement through Atlanta en route to Tampa
Eight regiments each with over a thousand men moved through Atlanta in the last 36 hours. Twenty five train roads passed through Atlanta last night as troops continued toward Tampa.
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Atlanta
Tampa
Atlante
Difference of Opinion on U S Fleet Action at Santiago
In Madrid on June 3 the Pais reports a second U S fleet attack on Santiago and entry to the harbor. Spanish circles doubt the report and give no credence to the claim.
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Madrid
Pais
Santiago
Strike Threatened in Pennsylvania Coal District
National Frost Ratchford of the United Mine Workers told Pool miners in Monongahela that a district strike will be declared on all mines in the Pool district unless operators approve district prices.
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United States
Pittsburg
Ratchford
The
United Mire Workers
Monorgahela
Hurricane hits Alaska coast near May 22 wrecks vessels
The steamer Brixham reports a fierce hurricane off Alaska on May 22. The schooner Helen with 22 passengers went on the rocks but all were saved. The vessel was totally wrecked. The revenue cutter Bear notes several trading steamers had narrow escapes.
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Brixham
Alaska
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Revenue
Bear
American fleet forces entry to Santiago Bay report
Unconfirmed dispatch from New York on June 3 says the American fleet has forced an entrance to Santiago Bay. The report arrives as official confirmation is awaited.
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New York
Santiago Bay
Torpedo Defense Conflict Near Cape Haytien Report
New York dispatch describes a cablegram from Santiago de Cuba about heavy cannonading at dawn. An American trans Atlantic steamer reportedly tried to pass torpedo defenses, sparking a Spanish response that set torpedoes on fire and caused the ship to sink. An officer engineer and six sailors were captured. The ship’s name and casualty count are unknown.
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The
Evening Journal
Cape Haytien
Santiago de Cuba
Europe
Soldiers' Beer Battle Reaches White House
A WCTU delegate sought to ban beer for troops after President McKinley called volunteers. She urged officials from the White House to the War Department, prompting delays as Congress and the Senate debated authority. No final action reported on barring alcohol for soldiers.
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Ager
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New Brigadiers Nominated for U S Army in June Vote
The president sent the Senate the nominations for brigadier generals United States volunteers Col. John N. Andrews 12th United States infantry Leonard W Colby Nebraska Roy Lone New York Col. Robert P. Hughes inspector general US A Col. John N. Babcock assistant adjutant general US A Henry T Douglass Maryland in Washington.
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Presidnt
Senate
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12Th
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Leonard W. Colby
Nebraska
Roy Lone
New York
Robert P. Hughes
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Henry T. Douglass
Maryland
House Proceedings Delay Action On War Revenue Bill
In the House The Whams case advanced no action. Mr. Dingley announced the war revenue bill would not pass the senate before tomorrow and the House will not reconvene until Monday.
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Dingley
Senate
House
What Papa Could Buy
A fragment from a Washington era piece where Mrs Dollie Cumrox jokes that her father could finance a senate seat, insisting he is rich enough to own more than a seat if he desires it. The dialogue reflects satire on wealth and political power.
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