Scribe's Eye View of the Santiago Battle Aboard Brooklyn
AP correspondent recalls witnessing the July 3 sea battle off Santiago from near Commodore Schley on the Brooklyn. Ships exchanged fire as Infanta Maria Teresa, Vizcaya and Cristobal Colon fell back or ashore, with the Oquendo and others run aground or burning.
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Bedley
Gloucester
Towa
Cape Verda
Tudiana
Cristobal Colon
Vizcaya
Schley
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Maria Teresa
Vizenyo
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Surrender of Santiago Plaza and American flag victory
The article recounts General Toral surrendering Santiago at 9am, then General Shafter and staff entered the city at noon, with the American flag raised over the civil government. It notes a naval and military display, the absence of yellow fever despite conditions, and praise for Sampson and Shafter's forces for the victory and their roles in the campaign.
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Porto Rican invasion years of 1898 forces assembled
Washington dispatch describes a major land and naval operation toward Porto Rico. Gen Miles sails with artillery to San Juan aboard the Yale, leading about 30 000 troops to seize the island with Maj Gen Brooke as senior commander. Navy plans include transport fleets and six pounder batteries. The army draws units from Santiago Chickamauga Tampa and other camps to assemble a 30 000 strong force under Brooke.
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Santiago
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Diingis Volunteer Infantry
Tlinvia
KenunthYlvania Volunteer Infantry
Olde Volunteer Infantry
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Kentucky Volunteer Infantry
Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Michigan Volunteer Infantry
Georgia
Terms of Surrender After Santiago Capitulation
The terms set by Gen Shafter for surrender of Santiago outline Spanish capitulation, removal and inventory of war material, and parole provisions. It details transfer of troops to Spain, retention of some equipment, and the right for guerrillas to stay in Cuba or be paroled, with weapons to be disposed of by the United States.
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Santiago
Spala
Hagber
U. Rhiat
Conmui
Ehail Miniah
Allan
United States
Dewey Schools German Admiral on Blockade Rules
Admiral Dewey warns German commander Von Diedrichs to observe blockade laws after the Irene ignores signals and is halted by the McCulloch. The German offers courteous excuses but Dewey asserts strict compliance and readiness to repeat the act if needed.
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McCulloch
Proclamation Establishes Military Government in Santiago
President McKinley issues a proclamation declaring a military government for Santiago de Cuba after its capture. Adjutant General Corbin sends the order to Gen. Shafter, outlining governance, powers to remove civil officials, and transfer of revenues and property to the military authorities. Old laws and officials to remain where possible.
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Open for Commerce at Santiago Port Under US Army
Neutral vessels laden with supplies for Santiago may clear as the port reopens under military governor Gen Shafter. The War Department will collect duties for war expenses, and the president aims for minimal delay in exiting Santiago.
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Military units listed amid Civil War era notes and civic updates
A passage catalogs numerous volunteer regiments and U.S. Army units under Gen. Coppin and brigades, noting formations such as 1st West Virginia and 14th Minnesota volunteer infantry along with artillery and cavalry. It shifts to a civic business note about allowing restoration of ordinary trade as sanitary authorities supervise local governance after occupation.
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Virginia Volunteer Infantry
Minnesota Volunteer Infantry
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Sixth
Tenois Volunteer Infantry
St. Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Massachusettes
Fourth
Army Corps
Coppinger
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Ernst
Second
Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry
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Pennsylvania
Mutiny on Harvard Suppressed by Cadets Firepower
About fifty of the 400 Spanish prisoners on the U S warship Harvard attempted to revolt. They surged toward liberty but were halted by cadet fire. six were killed and fifteen wounded. No Americans were hurt.
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Hay contract set for record U S government purchase
A St Louis firm wins the largest hay contract ever issued by the United States Government. The order covers 0,000,000 pounds to be delivered at Chickamauga with between 40 and 50 cars needed for transport. Cats and bran contracts go to firms in Cincinnati Evansville and Chattanooga.
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United States
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Soocara
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Chattanooga
Americans Accept Surrender at Caimanera and Guantanamo
General Shafter reports 22 788 prisoners after Spanish garrisons at Caimanera and Guantanamo surrender. The gunboat Sandoval captured. Commodore McCalla warned Spain four hours to haul down the flag at Santiago. Spanish troops capitulated after formal surrender.
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Guantanamie
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Spaniards Surrender Santiago After Unyielding Defense
Washington demanded unconditional capitulation as U S forces closed in on Santiago with Miles Shafter and Sampson ready to strike. Toral sought commissioners but was refused and ordered to surrender by noon or face renewed assault. The White House decision followed a brief conference on terms.
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Santiago
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Miles
Shafter
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Tora
Toral
White House
Surrender of Santiago Ends Cuban Campaign
News from Washington reports Toral's unconditional surrender and the fall of Santiago. Spain agrees to withdraw troops to Spain, with eastern Cuba within the surrender zone from Ascerraderog to Sagua, excluding Holguin and Manzanillo. Authorities anticipate rapid troop redeployment and a quick end to the war amid fever concerns.
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