Spanish Armada Trapped at Santiago de Cuba by US Fleet
Washington reports confirm Cervera's fleet is blockaded in Santiago Bay by Sampson and Sedley. Commodore Schley notes the harbor entrance is guarded to prevent escape as ships face starvation risk. Spanish morale and provisioning are dwindling while Madrid cites a prisonlike confinement under naval control.
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Santiago de Cuba
Maidrid
Cervera
Washington
Niavy Department
Sandiago de Cuba
Eward
Sehley
Navy Department
Anantingo
Cape Verde
Santiago Bay
Sedley
London Vaity Mall
Madrid
Cuba
Santiago
Thia
Morro Casile
Sampson
Spain
Gervera
Powers Aims to Force Spain to Submit in War
A Madrid dispatch says Senor Castillo balks at joining the ministry as Senor Suagasta pushes for a vigorous war, while Castillo knows Spain’s European allies, notably France, want peace talks soon. The report hints at pressures to end the conflict and seek a negotiated settlement.
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Madrid
Senor Castillo
Senor Suagasta
Spain
Europe
France
Cardenas Attacked as Gunboat Battle Wrecks Town
Ernest Gastro, Cuban refugee, arrived in Key West after being rescued near Cardenas where an American assault damaged a Spanish gunboat and fired on three others. The Wilmington’s shelling destroyed two gunboats, many crew killed or wounded, and the town suffered extensive destruction including burned wharves and the Spanish casino. Thirteen soldiers died as villagers fled amid the bombardment.
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Ernest Gastro
Cardenas
Key West
Cautro
Wilmington
Castro
Gardenia
Roosevelt's Rough Riders muster rolls described
The article praises Roosevelt's Rough Riders as the boldest and most skilled Western fighters. It notes many are plainsmen and business men, with a Western spirit and self-respect, ready to head to the front and display professional mien in the ranks.
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Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Many Wish to Be Officers
Seventy eight second lieutenants are to be appointed to the army by the president after passage of the battalion measure which increased both the numbers and the officers of each unit. The move aims to expand command and strengthen wartime leadership.
World War Summary War News From Porto Rico and Spain
War bulletin notes 18000 Spanish troops in Porto Rico and Canary Islands residents fearing American fleet bombardment. Toland submarine torpedo boat bought by the Government. War slows first and second class ocean travel. London dispatch says Queen Victoria favors US alliance. Sugatin via Jamaica says Cuban Spanish troops are disheartened and voice wishes that the war end soon.
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Porto Rico
Canary Islands
Toland
Tlondon
Victoria
United States
Sugatin
Jamaica
Cuba
War News Mixed From Cuba to Manila And Rail Dispute
Reports describe 1800 applicants awaiting appointments in Cuba and details on the Auxiliary Fleet with ninety nine vessels and various cruisers transport and revenue cutters. A Utah rail agent's extortion request ends with surrender. Brigand threats and a coroner on two corpses are noted. Proclamations from Aguinaldo urge obedience to Admiral Dewey as insurrection continues in Manila.
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Auxiliary Fleet
Spain
Cuba
Great Britain
United States
Cuban
Manila
Annapolis Academy
Carpenter Steel Works
Reading
Epics
Aguinaldo
Admiral Dewey
St Louis and Wampatuck Fight at Santiago Cable Cut
The St Louis and Wampatuck engaged Spanish guns off Morro and Guantanamo on May 18. They cut the cable, silenced several batteries, suffered light damage, and returned to Guantanamo with the cable secured. One St Louis sailor suffered a finger injury from shell fragments. The crew were jubilant after completing the mission.
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St. Louis
Santiago
Guentanamo
Morro
Wampatuck
Guantanamo
Admiral Dewey blocks German ship from Manila provisions
A Manila dispatch reports the German consul sought ship provisions but Admiral Dewey refused landing. The consul threatened to force the landing with two German cruisers, Dewey menaced to fire on them and the attempt collapsed. A separate dispatch says Admiral Montejo faces court martial for cowardice. The Navy confirms no change in the blockade amid Manila provisioning shortages and fears of a Spanish outbreak.
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Manila
Admiral Dewey
Navy Department
Fine Body of Men and Cartagena Explosion Report
A Tampa correspondent notes modern American soldiers show stricter enlistment, better rations, privileges, and incentives to manliness with no observed drunkenness locally. Cartagena reports an explosion at Castle San Julian caused panic and many casualties among workers and guards. sixty two deaths include the port governor. Major Walter D. Colliday is under arrest at Chickamauga for intoxication and abuse of his men. A Florida Central passenger train collision kills Private William Barbee and injures Private J M Colgrough amid NC troop movement.
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Central Pueiic
Ogden
Utah
San Francisco
Minnesota
Diggles
Tampa
Cartagena
Spain
Walter D. Colliday
Fifth Lillinvia Infantry
Chickamauga
Camp Thomas
McKinley Calls 75,000 Fresh Volunteers for War
The president issues a proclamation for 75,000 additional volunteers to serve two years, boosting total US troops to about 280,000 including regulars and volunteers. The act directs enlistment across states and territories, with arms and organization details to be issued by the War Department.
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Washington
Congress
United States of America
Kingdom of Spain
United States
William MacKinley
Lave
District of Columbia
War Department
William M'Kinley
William R. Day
Cuba
Porto Rico
Madnid
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Florida Central and Peninsula Railway
North Carolina
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J. M.colcrough
National Guard
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