Report on Commodore Schley's Santiago Harbor Battle
United States navy notes from Commodore Schley describe his reconnaissance and bombardment of Santiago harbor fortifications. The report confirms heavy Spanish defenses and suggests an assault only if conditions improve. It also covers countermining doubts, Vesuvius use, and privateering concerns along with naval promotions clarified by the department.
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Washington
Stone
Schrey
Navy Department
Santiago
Firth
Scley
Schley
Lampeyn
Jamesoa
Caitiz
Atlantic
Cadiz
Gigshee
Ecruiser &J. Paul
Allen Messrs. Thrill
Jones
Havana
Manila
Frank Wilkes
Boeton
Wood
Perel
Admiral Dewey
Naval
Slerbee
Crowninshield
O'Neill
Burea
Weather Summary for Regions Mentioned in June Report
Washington weather bulletin notes generally cool across Western Texas and New Mexico with northerly winds in the north, and southerly winds prevailing in eastern portions. Oklahoma and Indian Territory show cooler conditions in the west with milder southerly winds overall.
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Worhington
Texas
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Great Western Intercollegiate Meet Opens in Chicago
Chicago hosts the great Western intercollegiate meet with top athletes entered. Central Marble Hall in Chicago seen as the venue for a day of competition among leading college sprinters and field competitors. In Dickinson College Carlisle the annual commencement is set to begin tomorrow. Copenhagen marks the Danish 99th constitutional anniversary. London reports a potential release for six Irish political prisoners next week. New York Columbia College prepares to open a new building with a baccalaureate by Rev. Fandike tomorrow.
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New York
Columbia
Ff. Vandyke
Europe
Santiago
Brennards
Yellow Fever Report on Garrick Arriving in New York
Two yellow fever cases are reported on the Lamport & Holt steamer Garrick from South America, which docked in New York. Fireman Wilhelm Col link died May 12 and was buried at Victoria. Seaman Y Hansen, ill on May 27, later recovered and began convalescence at Swinburne Island. Captain Black of the Hogarth died May 7 after hospitalization in Santis.
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New York
Lamport & Holt
Garrick
South American Porta
Wilhelm Collink
Victoria
Y. Hansen
Seaman
Swinburne Island
Captain Black
Hogarth
Santis
Mayor Van Wyck May Be Removed Pending Investigation
World dispatch from Washington reports Mayor Van Wyck faces removal while an inquiry continues into his actions in firing Police Commissioners Hamilton and Philipps. Senator Platt urges the governor to act, with a special session possible around June 21. In Laredo Texas a shooting leaves Attorney John A Valleea fatally wounded in the abdomen on Hidalgo Street.
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New York
Hamilton
Philipps
Platt
Laredo
Lareto
Texas
John A. Valleea
Hidalgo Street
Oakland Board Urges Action on Hawaiian Annexation
The Oakland board of trade directs Secretary Sharp to prepare strong resolutions for California senators urging immediate steps to secure Hawaiian annexation.
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Oakland
Cal
Oakland Board of Trade
Sharp
California
Chill Preparing for War at Valparaiso and Nearby Points
The war department dispatched large bodies of troops including cavalry to Tquiqui and Sandy Point. Naval preparations continue with great activity as tensions rise and mobilization intensifies.
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Valparaiso
Cail
War Departmentea
Tquiqui
Sandy Point
Sinking and blockade actions at Santiago harbor in 1898
Reports from Cape Haytien and Santiago de Cuba describe the Merrimac sinking at the harbor mouth to seal the blockade. Admiral Sampoon plans continued pressure while U S ships endure storms and limited visibility to trap the Spanish fleet near Santiago and Porto Rico.
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Sohley
Santiago
Porto Rico
Merrimac
Bampnon
Neri
Cape Haytien
Santiago Gaya
Temerario Dismantled and Sent Back to Paraguay Waters
Special Dispatch reports the Temerrio torpedo gunvessel will be dismantled, guns removed, and kept in an unseaworthy condition before leaving Paraguayan waters. Paraguay asks for supplies to reach a friendly port, but the Temerario's commander says extensive repairs are needed before any voyage.
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New York Herald
Janet Gordon Bennett
Washington
Paraguay
Teuierario
Temerario
First Forward Movement From Mobile Camp Begins
The mobile camp commenced its forward movement today in Mobile Alabama as the Second Cavalry led the advance followed by the Third Infantry and the Twenty second Artillery units.
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Mobile
Ala
Cadiz Fleet Readied for Movement in Spanish American War
The Cadiz squadron may depart soon as Admiral Cervera plans to head toward operations. Reports say ships like the Havel and Rapido underwent conversions, while uniform orders and dockyard activity hint at off to the Philippines or Caribbean engagement.
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Shen bin
New York
Inkey
Jaspre
Geeston Dennett
Cadi
Admiral Camara
Candle Fleet
Ehipatre
Pamphines
Philippines
Princes de Asturias
Ang
Rapido
Normannia
Kingston
Jamaica
Senor de Castro
Cadiz
Cervera
German Protest Over Manila Blockade Draws Mixed Reactions
London june 4 a Berlin special to the tim es reports that Manila advices to German commercial houses deny insurrection rumors. The city remains well supplied with water and provisions and the American squadron’s presence scarcely stirs the native population. Foreigners suffer injuries from the blockade while residents urge their governments to intervene to protect them.
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Manila
London
Berlin
Timon
Ansers
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Noda
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Preven
Peden & Co
Jary Franklin
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Congress of Railroad
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Carlisle
Dickinson College
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State Federation of Labor
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American Academy of Medicine
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Tom Linton
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Denmark
MAYOR
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Forrow
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Main Street
Associated Press
Port Au Prince
Pout
Jimmie Gordon Tennent
the Post
Cape Hayden
Sampson
Specht
The
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Jamen Gordon Tennett
Puerta Plata
San Domingo
Sontiago de Cuba
James Gordon Bennett
Post-Herald
Admiral Lampoon
Ton
Sampaon
the Post-Herald
Carvere
Sampoon
Funnels
Minty
Haytles
Santiago de Cuba
United States Auxiliary
Bpaninh
Cape Maytien
Teverario
Camp Mobile
Spain
Post- Herald
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Havel
Abe
Rapide
Asociated Prees
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Qadin
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Indefatigable
George Primrose
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Madrid
Pata
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