Losses in the War Amid Spanish and American Casualties
Washington correspondence notes that American casualty figures were small with six seamen wounded, while Spanish losses were substantial though hard to estimate. The war lasted 14 days starting April 21, with key events including the bombardment of Matanzas on April 27 and Dewey’s Manila victory on May 1.
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HHS Army
Navy
Matanzas
Congress
New York
Cabanas
Havana
Dewey
Manila
Vicksburg
Catter Morrill
Santa Clara
Eha
Naval actions and casualties in the Cuban campaign described
The account recounts multiple naval and land engagements around Cuba during the war. It notes the loss of American sailors on the Winslow and Marblehead groups, marine casualties near Guantanamo and Santiago, and the famous Rough Riders charge on Sevilla Heights. It emphasizes officer and enlisted deaths, battlefield actions, and Marine and Army participation.
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Guantanamo
Oregon
Panther
Col. Huntington
Marblehead
Vixen
Dolphin
John Blair Gibbs
Richmond
Charles H. Smith
Henry Goode
Truman
Sampson
Santiago
Cienfuegos
Solon P. Kennedy
New York
Joval
Shafter
Cuba
Siboney
Rough Riders
Tenth Cavalry
First Cavalry
Sevilla Heights
Sthoney
Campaigns and Casualties in Caribbean Wars Endurance
A long, disjointed report details naval and land actions around San Juan Porto Rico with numerous names of ships and officers. It lists casualties among American sailors and soldiers and notes Spanish losses, including Caney and related battles. It surveys fleet actions, hospital deaths, and estimates total American casualties alongside colonial ground gains and future territorial implications.
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Clenfuegos
Wag
Maynard
Cameron Winslow
Nashville
Robert Wolls
Hernan W
Sampson
San Juan de Porto Rico
Indiana
New York
Genere
Harvard
Alphonso IL
Winthrop Chanler
Wm. Astor Chanler
Peoria
Palo Alto
Miles
Porto Rlco
Guanica
Gidon Barrett
Massachusetts
Yauco
Guayama
Asomanta
J. P. Haines
Fourth Artillery
Hormigueros
Mani
Reinholdt Lichter
Emanuel Konlouris
Bancroft
Cortes Bay
Swanson
Wilson
Porto Rico
Lee
Maines
Vara del Rey
Caney
Toral
Navy
Cadet Boardman
Cape San Juan
Army
Navy Department
Spain
Cuba
West Indies
Guam
Guahan
Steel and Iron Firms Consolidate Under New Co
Minnesota Iron Company and Illinois Steel Company finalize consolidation after meetings in New York City. A new firm will issue 29.5 million dollars in stock with 45 percent to Illinois Steel stockholders and 53 percent to Minnesota Iron holders. Roswell Flower H P Rogers P M Flagler and Marshall Field are named as notable investors.
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Iinoia Steel
Minnesota Tron
New York City
Minnesota Iron Company
Ulinois Steel Company
D. el. Bacon
W. S. Brown
Illinois Steel Company
H. H. Rogers
Minnesota Company
Roswell PT
Miserable voyage on the transport Mobile reaches Montauk Point
The transport Mobile, crowded with 1600 soldiers on a voyage home, docked at Montauk Point to find appalling conditions aboard. Ten men died. many sick and starving as tainted rations, scarce nourishment, and overcrowding worsened health despite some medical staff and supplies. Three hundred are seriously ill.
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Montauk Point
Montauk Pointriday
Mobile
Ort Pond Bay
Surise
Magruder
Officials inadeled anger court martial for surrender of Manila
A Madrid dispatch reports government officials furious over Manila's surrender and demanding accountability for Gen Augusti and Gen Jaudenes. Instructions via Hong Kong urged holding out to buy time for a peace protocol. Authorities stress averting Manila's fall to strengthen Spain's negotiating position in the peace talks.
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Jaudenes
Manila
Madrid
Hong Kong
Augusti
Gen. Jaudenes
Spain
Surrender dispute slows Manila peace talks
Spain insists the Manila capitulation signed after the protocol does not affect peace negotiations. The Madrid government says the capitulation, signed by the local commander, does not imply surrender of all the Philippines. Indications point to prolonged peace talks as Cortes plans September sessions to authorize peace articles.
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Spain
Bocas
Philippines
Madrid
Manila
Cortes Medha
Disputch
Cortes
Conservatism, war, and a distant glance at victors
The article reflects on United States policy and wartime sentiment, noting longstanding tensions and the lingering fear of conflict. It cites a descendant of a secretary of state and discusses how civic discourse in 1898 foreshadowed future actions. It mentions streetcar ads predicting naval and military lines and their relevance to ongoing debates.
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United States
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