Admiral Sampson and Shafter Plot Landing in Cuba
Advices report the first division of General William Shafter's American invasion off Santiago. Admiral Sampson and General Garcia met aboard the flagship to discuss landing sites and co operation with Cuban forces. Marines cheer the troop ships as readiness for action grows and preparations continue to remove river mines before advancing on Caimanera.
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Sampson Confera
Garcia
Blanco
Havana
Washington
Santiago
William St. Shafter
General Shafter
Admiral Sampson
Sampson
Tampa
Cervera
General Rabi
Vixen
Marines rout Spaniards at Camp McCalla in Cuba
A Marine force at Camp McCalla Guantanamo Bay engaged a superior Spanish detachment. The battle left more than 100 Spaniards dead, 18 captured including a lieutenant, 1 American wounded, and numerous rifles and ammunition taken. Four coordinated marine parties plus Cuban guides stormed enemy positions and destroyed their water tank while seizing a heliograph. The Dolphin shelled the Spaniards and the Americans claim a decisive victory.
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Mole St. Nicholas
Camp McCalla
Guantanamo Bay
Walker
Elliott
Lieut. Lucas
Bannon
Spicer
Neville
Shaw
Augustin surrenders and Dewey to take Manila
The State Department reports that Spain’s Captain General Augustin is behind walls in Manila. Information suggests the Star and Stripes will soon fly over Manila and Admiral Dewey will control the Philippines capital within days. An official Madrid dispatch says the situation worsens. Augustin notes he has retired within Manila’s walls and may seek refuge in the citadel, isolating him from outside communication.
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Spain
Manila
State Department
Stara and Stripes
Long
Admiral Dewey
Philippines
Madrid
Walla
Augustina
Desertions Rise as Cuban Forces Strengthen Near Matanzas
Spanish volunteers and soldiers of Jute desert in large numbers from Matanzas area and switch to Cuban troops. Cuban strength in the region is about 2,000 as the shortage of food and ammunition hampers both sides.
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Matanzas
Cardenas
Bombardment of Santiago Wrecks Fortifications and Sifts Spanish Response
An Associated Press dispatch reports heavy damage after the Thursday bombardment off Santiago harbor. American gunnery shattered coast forts and battery positions while Spanish troops showed demoralization. Ships fired in sequence with 12 and 13 inch shells, and no crew losses were recorded.
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Cnrefu
Santiago Harbor
Associated Press
New Orleans
New York
Towa
Oregon
War Bulletins Highlight Spain and Cuba Realignments
Reports say Germany will not intervene in Manila and Spain resists prisoner exchanges while a Spanish squadron sails from Cadiz. General officers eye Porto Rico action, troop calls rise in Spain, and neutral consuls may coordinate relief.
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Germany
Manila
Newark
Col Torrey
Porto Rico
James Hobson
Big Army For Cuba War Council Sets 170000 Men Needed
A war council at the White House plans a third call for 75000 volunteers, aiming to muster 170000 troops for Cuba. Gen Miles had requested 170040 men to accompany 65000 Spanish defenders. Operations target Cienfuegos Matanza Sagua Bahia Honda Cardenas and Martel with American besiegers. Japs Are with Us Lieut Fujita says Japan favors U.S. occupation of the Philippines and an Anglo American alliance.
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Council of War
White House
Cuba
Miles
Tiavana
Cienfuegor
Matanzan
Sagua
Bahia Honda
Cardenas
Martel
Lieut
Fujita
Seattle
America
Philippines
England
United States
Fortified Santiago Under Fire as Vizcaya Hit at Dawn
Rear Admiral Sampson’s fleet bombarded the Santiago de Cuba batteries at daylight. Western defenses suffered severe damage with guns dismounted and one gun destroyed. El Morro remained secured. Spanish losses reported heavy while debris and torpedo boats were targeted by the Vesuvius with gun cotton charges.
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Vizcaya
Sampson
Eet
Santiago de Cuba
el Morro
Hobson
Hawtin
Madrid
Vesuvius
Ee] Morro
Caye Smith
Opposition to relief expedition in War Department debate
In a War Department dispute there is clear opposition to sending a relief expedition for reconcentrados. General Miles voices support for a broader military role, urging against the project and recommending steamers be chartered to transport supplies to the starving Culbins, with a White House conference cited.
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General Miles
War Department
Miles Joes
White House
Gen. Miles
Attempt on Blanco's Life by Havana Volunteer
Washington reports a failed assassination attempt in Havana on Captain General Blanco. Mariano Salva, a young volunteer army member, fired a rifle at Blanco as he left the palace to inspect earthworks with staff officers, hitting him in the calf.
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Havana
Washington
Blanco
Mariano Salva
Salva
Brother and Salva Executed for Treason in Martial Court
A brother, also a volunteer, was arrested on a charge of conspiring with Spain's enemies against the government. The younger Salva faced a court martial, was condemned and executed. Salva surrendered, believing he had killed General Blavo and avenged his brother's death.
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Spain
Salva
Blapvo
War funds total 3871 million as U S weighs emergency bill
Representative Cannon announced the emergency deficiency bill brings war and Navy department estimates to 3871 million for current and next fiscal year expenses. If more funds are needed, Congress may convene in extraordinary session. Smuggling into Havana via Isle of Pines and Cienfuegos reported with rail links.
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House Committee On Appropriations
House
War and Navy Departments
Congress
Havana
Isle of Pines
Cienfuegos
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