Siege of Santiago and American landings in Cuba
News of the American army landing at two points east and west of Santiago harbor marks the first effective field action in Cuba. General Shafter meets Admiral Sampson as officers await landing plans while enthusiasm rises aboard troopships. Spanish defenses waver, casualties mount, and preparations for advancing on Santiago's forts proceed amid bombardment and mine clearance efforts.
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Ariy Corralioiy
Hille
Ander Garein
Rabl
Admiral Sampson
Santino
Bcouthuys
Vwapa
Cervera
Sampson
Garcia
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Saya
Ieland
Theoupper Bay
Aplit
Dela- Monty
Ain
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Siege of Santiago Press Reports Heavy Spanish Losses
Reports claim Admiral Sampson bombarded the Santiago de Cuba defenses at daylight, delivering a third salvo on the eastern batteries. Viscaya reportedly damaged by a shell while the Merrimac prisoners remain at Morro. Dynamite cruiser Voroving sent three 280 pound charges, two failed to detonate, foretelling fierce combat and high Spanish casualties.
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Viscaya
Sampson
Santingo de Cuba
Morro
Gobson
Madrid
Asa
Gayo Smith
Two Months of War Reinforces U S Confidence
Washington officials express pride in two months of war since the Spanish conflict began. About 16,000 American troops near Santiago prepare to land, Cuba blocked ports with Marines and a naval squadron, and Dewey’s Manila victory is cited as part of rapid mobilization and organizational success. The note highlights gains despite using largely untrained forces.
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United States
Spain
Santiago
Cuba
Dewey
Maanila
Guips
PLAN PRISON AT FORT MCPHERSON FOR SPANIARDS
A large number of Cuban prisoners from Santiago are to be transported to the United States. Authorities plan Fort McPherson, Georgia, as a permanent military prison to house 26,000 to 60,000 captives. Transports will be expanded to move and guard the detainees as part of the post war disposition.
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Vort McPherson
Santiago
Cuba
Gen. Shaffer
Army
Fort McPherson
Cuban Blockade Strains Reported Amid Smuggling Routes
Reports indicate large cargoes of supplies have penetrated the blockade. Smuggling to Haveun through the Isle of Pines and other southern points taps coastal rail links. Spains forts in the interior evacuated while forces shift to Cuba’s north coast.
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Buoniics
de Haveun
Isle of Pines
Ciontuegor
Cuba
War Bulletins Report Spanish and U S Movements
War bulletins describe the United States and Spain preparing for further action in Cuba and the Philippines. Mentions include a potential Newark flagship, Porto Rico expedition leadership, prisoner exchange tensions, casualties at Camp Algex, and conscription drives in Spain.
Wreck and Ruin: Bombardment of Bantingo Harbor
Descriptions from the Associated Press depict the San tiago harbor fortifications after a bombardment. American gunners caused extensive destruction with 200 pound charges, with Spanish troops demoralized and officers struggling to rally yards from the sea. Destruction spanned eastern and western harbor approaches where vegetation was stripped and hilltops blown away.
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Bantingo
Bo Jong
Fortifications erased by smokeless powder in harbor battle
An excerpt notes ships using smokeless powder left no signs of guns or fortifications in the harbor after the clash. Caye Smith’s batteries and other vessels suffered destruction, implying a decisive but depersonalized military action without visible remains.
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Caye Smith
New Orleans
Manila Handover Rumors Signal U S Control
The State Department reports information suggesting the Stars and Stripes may soon fly over Manila. Secretary Long has information backing Lim and indicates Admiral Dewey could control Manila in a few days. An official Madrid dispatch says the situation deteriorates as Captain General Augusti reportedly withdraws to the citadel.
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Manila
State Department
Long
Lim
Admiral Dewey
Philippines
Madrid
Augusti
Attempted assassination of Captain General Blanco in Havana
A Havana volunteer, Mariano Salvo, wounded Captain General Blanco as he left the palace while inspecting earthworks. Salvo, a palace guard, fired a rifle bullet into Blanco's calf. Salvo's younger brother, also a volunteer, was recently tried, condemned, and executed for conspiring with Spain's enemies.
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Washington
Blanco
Mariano Salvo
Salve
Bianco
Volnteer
Spain
Salva
War news from Cuba and Madrid reports stir US fate
Headlines recount a British war minister, possible Manila surrender, and strategic moves off Santiago while Hobson is cited for advancement in rank. Reports mention Admiral Sampson, Blanco, and Shafter, with talks of volunteers, mine removals near Guantanamo, and calls to hold Spanish prize crews.
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Santiago de Cuba
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Boulle
Hobson
Long
Albert Ames
Massachusetts
W. Plume
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Guantanamo
Spai
Mia
Cuba
Hobsa
Santia
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