Fleets Move to Cuba as U S Sends Troops from Gulf Ports
Washington announced the invasion of Cuba began Monday as General Miles ordered forward the gulf force. About twenty five transports, large and fast, prepared to carry roughly 30,000 men to the Cuban front. Exact destinations and troop numbers remained undisclosed to the public.
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Santiago
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Gulf Ports
Gulf
Philippines
Cuban Army A Myth in Conflicting Cuban Reports
Major Smith claims Gomez commands 10 000 trained troops needing 10 000 rifles and saddles while Emile Cardela says 2 000 men and 3 000 horses. Observers doubt Gomez’s force and Shafter reports couriers from Cuba untrustworthy and the army a myth.
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Shafter
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Maj. Smith
Emile Cardela
Washington
Cuba
Fate of the Spaniard Who Failed to Fire at Dewey
Madrid reports execution of the captain of the Spanish revenue cutter Callao by order of Captain General Anguati in Manila. The vessel, cut off from home government for thirteen months, entered Manila Bay believing no war had begun and was later surrendered after being fired upon by American warships.
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Madrid
Manila
Anguati
Bay of Manila
Spain
United States
Florida ports to be guarded as troops move to Manila
The narrative describes Navy Admiral Sampson guiding transports through Florida straits to protect troops en route to Manila. Insurgents are used where possible, with arms landed at points on the island. Additional forces include 18,000 at Camp Alger and 75,000 volunteers in reserve, while Hawaiian bases are considered for expedition logistics.
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Mobile
Key West
Sampson
Florida Straits
War Department
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Chickamauga
Florida
Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands
Philippines
Pacific
Nid
Honolulu
Manila
Peking
City of
Sydney
Australia
Franking Privilege in Congress Aids Soldiers
A bill to extend free postage to soldiers prompted review of an forgotten statute that lets soldiers send letters via the mail without prepaying stamps, with postage due on delivery. The report notes Blanco mimics Pingree and General Hanco implements the plan to feed Havana residents as patches of yams and vegetables are planted near the city.
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On to Cuba Revolutionary Movement Gains Momentum
The article reports the US army advancing toward Cuba with Gen. Miles departing Washington for the front. Troops exhausted by inactivity at Tampa and Mobile board idle transports as the Cape Verde fleet is located in Santiago harbor and Cervera’s ships are bottled up. The forward move follows confirmed naval news and renewed commitment to liberating Cuba.
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War Bulletins From The War Front Briefs
A collection of early war notices reports 13 000 Spanish troops in Porto Rico Manila crowds eating horsefish and Spaniards fearing American bombardment Canary Islands dread bombardment by the fleet Holland submarine torpedo boat purchased by the government decline in ocean travel Queen Victoria rumored to seek alliance with the United States privateering fear in marine insurers Britain United States alliance France anxious over a British US pact revenue cutters under fire in Cuban waters Manila rebel leader Aguinaldo orders obedience to Admiral Dewey 200 000 man army cost 30000000 to raise water supply for Florida troops a problem US cable firms bar Spanish messages Tampa to Ilaganha 250 miles Transports to Cuba land near Ilauana in 24 hours A US cruiser narrowly avoids a floating mine in Hampton Roads
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France
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Annapolis Academy
Carpenter Steel Works
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Stanton
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Ilauvana
Naval buildup and Cuban blockade seen in war report
The article describes Santiago de Cuba as better armed with rapid-fire batteries and big guns, details the auxiliary fleet with cruisers cutters and mosquito fleet, notes Cuban recruits and disappearance of some cigar makers, and mentions British and Russian vigilance over Spain and France. It also covers Sampson and Schley’s/Spanish captivity and questions fuel and supply duration for Santiago.
Quotas of the States for 75 000 Troops
An approximate state by state tally shows Alabama to contribute 1 500 and New York 7 007 toward the 75 000 troops called by McKinley. The plan outlines twenty five brigades eight divisions and three army corps as the reorganized force. Old monitors are rebuilt at League Island navy yard Philadelphia after civil war service.
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Adjutant General's Office
League Island Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Schley Forces Blockade of Cervera at Santiago Harbor
Washington reports confirm the Spanish fleet under Admiral Cervera is trapped at Santiago de Cuba. Commodore Schley's cipher dispatch says American warships guard the harbor entrance to prevent escape, effectively imprisoning Cervera and his captains with limited prospects for relief or resupply.
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Madrid
Cervera
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