Glorious Four Day Fight Ends With Spanish Fleet Surrender
The article recounts Commodore Schley directing the destruction of Cervera's squadron during a multi day battle near Santiago de Cuba. It details land and sea actions led by Shafter Lawton and Sampson with Marine and Cuban support, the sinking and surrender of the Spanish fleet, and the high casualties on both sides amid dramatic pursuit across sixty miles.
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Shafter
Lawton
Cervera
Santiago
Cape Verde
Santiago de Cuba
Point Tarquino
Colon
Infanta Maria Teresa
Vizcaya
Furor
Pluton
Hobson
Sampson
New York
Iowa
Indiana
Oregon
Massachusetts
Texas
Broklyn
Little Gloucester
Morro
Oquendo
Gloucester
Wainwright
Maine
Shafter's Siege Guns Storming Santiago
Commodore Watson's squadron will move within a week to assault the Spanish coast. Newark, Iowa, Oregon and Iowa battle flags head for the Atlantic to threaten Camara's fleet via the Suez route if needed. After heavy fighting, Santiago's defenses fell to within 800 yards, with American losses around 1,800. The administration pursues a swift, decisive war to force Spain to sue for peace.
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Commodore Watson
Newark
Iowa
Oregon
Atlantic
Bagasta
Camara
Suez Canal
Watson
Canaries
Spain
Montejo
Manila
Cervera
Santiago
Dewey
Philippines
Europe
Spanish
Spanish Warship Alfonso XII Sunk to Escape Capture
Madrid reports three American warships chased the torpedo boat flotilla flagship Alfonso XII as she tried to enter Muriel. The commander allegedly ran the vessel aground to avoid capture and the Americans fired many shells. Crew and part of the cargo were said to be lost.
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Madrid
Alfonso XII
Muriel
KILLED AND WOUNDED IN SANTIAGO DIVISIONS
Casualty tallies from the Santiago campaign list Gen Lawtons division officers killed four and wounded fourteen. men killed fourteen. wounded 317. missing one. Bates brigade reports Third infantry killed four and wounded fourteen. missing two. Twentieth infantry: killed twenty. officers wounded two. men wounded ten. missing three. signal corps one killed. An extra list adds eighteen killed and twenty five wounded.
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Santiago
United States
Lawton
Bates
Third Infantry
Twentieth Infantry
Signal Corps
Health Report From Camp Biboney Near Santiago
The health of the Americanus at Camp Biboney near Santiago is excellent. No cases of yellow fever have appeared and officials hope the disease remains out of the camp.
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Camp Biboney
Santiago
Schley Earned Credit for the Santiago Fight
The article argues that Admiral Schley directed the battle at Santiago, not Sampson, noting Schley's six weeks on station and patience. It asserts Sampson was not present, and that Schley deserved the honor for destroying Cervera’s fleet, while praising Sampson's duty but denying shared credit.
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Sampson
Santiago
Washington
Schley
Cuba
Cervera
Cape Verde
Brooklyn A Mark as Spaniards Fix Fire on Brooklyn Flagship
Spanish fleet left Santiago de Cuba aiming for Cienfuegos to coal and resupply. All ships short of coal, Cristobal Colon with two days’ supply from Santiago. Spaniards concentrated fire on the Brooklyn, the fastest American ship, to disable it and allow escape. Brooklyn was struck forty five times.
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Schiey
Santiago de Cuba
Cienfuegos
Cristobal Colon
Santiago
Brooklyn
Hobson and companions exchanged under truce near Wheeler HQ
Spanish authorities agreed to exchange Hobson and his eight men. The exchange occurred beneath a tree between American and Spanish lines, about two thirds of a mile beyond Col. Wood's rough riders entrenchments, near Gen. Wheeler's headquarters, in the center of the American line. Capt Chadwick of the New York led Hobson and his men through American lines.
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Wheeler
Santiago
Agindores
Duteld
Caney
Lawton
Allyn Capron
Allyn K. Capron
la Quasina
Capron
Grimes
el Paso
el Caney
Sumner
Cabana
Gen
Chaffee
San Juan
Shafter
Aserraderos
Santiago Bay
Pando
Sampson
Morro
Aguadores
Dutfield
Spaotarda
San Juan Barracks
Cervera
Hero
Hobson
Col. Wood
Rough Riders
Gen. Wheeler
Lobson
Capt
Chadwick
New York
Vizcaya Deck Blown Away and Wrecked Spanish Cruiser
Reporters visiting the Vizcaya wreck after the battle describe the upper deck destroyed and widespread devastation. Dead gunners lie at their guns and many sailors are found on the after deck among debris, broken weapons, and wreckage with officers’ gear scattered nearby. Cuban fighters praised as capable irregular soldiers.
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Vizcaya
Cuban American skirmishers clash with Spaniards in flash exchange
The report describes rough Cuban skirmishers darts into action with pistols and machetes while challenging Spaniards. They喊 swear in Spanish and English and show fierce zeal but lack form in sustained combat. News of the exchange of Richmond Hobson, son of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Hobson of Greensboro Ala., spreads through town causing temporary business suspension.
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James M. Hobson
Greensboro
Ala
Htichmond
The Climate of Cuba and Malaria Ailments
The article notes frequent rains in Cuba lead to malarial fevers as in parts of the United States. It claims Lostetter's Stomach Bitters cures such ailments and is unrivaled for dyspepsia and constipation.
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Cuba
United States
Lostetter
Hood
He Never Got Over It And A Donkey Joke Gone Wrong
A Nebraska man known for humor recalls losing a broker's daughter after a failed joke about a room full of dried grass. The anecdote ends with the line about a donkey in the room. The note then shifts to the Omaha Exposition running June 1 to November 1 and a reminder to see WAASIL about fares and a ring.
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Janes
Omaha Exposition
Warned Americans Off Chinese Rail Work
Consul General Goodnow in Shanghai cautions Americans seeking railroad jobs in China to stay away. Only two railways are in operation with 20,314 miles of track. They hire 27 foreigners, including four in engineering and management roles, while most workers are Chinese. Highest paid Chinese are telegraph operators at 40 dollars monthly. engineers earn 20 to 30 dollars, and train hands and trackmen earn 0 to 10 dollars per month.
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China
Goodnow
Shanghai
Americana
Hall's Catarrh Cure Sold For 75 Cents In Sale Ad
The notice promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with internal use at 75 cents. A separate item quotes a couple's discussion about buying a country place with plans to move the next day. An event notice announces Knights of Pythias Supreme Lodge meeting in Indianapolis from August 23 to September 3 with low Wabash rail rates.
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Knights of Pythias Supreme Lodge
Indianapolia
Ind
Excursion Tickets Offered By Nickel Plate Road
Agents report sale of $1.00 excursion tickets by the Nickel Plate Road on Sundays for groups of five or more. The notice outlines availability and potential travel dates, inviting passengers to join a day trip operated by the railroad.
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Nickel Llate Road
Are you in favor of war question stirs opinion
A Chicago Record feature notes the public debate on war readiness. A man proclaims support while recounting his mother-in-law’s plan to travel to Cuba as a nurse to demonstrate courage and service. The exchange highlights civilian resolve during wartime tensions.
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Cuba
Chicago
Lane's Family Medicine Ad Promises Health Benefits
A vintage ad touts Lane's Family Medicine as beneficial daily for liver and kidneys, curing sick headache and promoting youth into old age. It includes price references and endorsements from Chicago and a travel mention to the Continental Limited train to Buffalo, New York, and Boston.
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Lane
Buffalo
New York
Boston
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