First Texas Leaves Lamp at Mobile and Mobilization Notes
Mobile dispatch reports the First Texas Infantry unit departed for Miami at 4 oclock after a lengthy camp break and pay process totaling about 18000. Lieutenant M C Hayso of Company B married Miss McCormack of Fort Worth and mobilization details remain unsettled as the governor and adjutant general await guidance from the War Department.
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M. C. Hayso
First Texas
Tolo Misa McCormack
Fort Worth
Invasion Begins as U S Forces Land at Cuban Shores
Washington reports that a week after sailing from Tortugas American troops began disembarking on Cuban soil near Playa del Este and Guantanamo bay to attack Santiago de Cuba from rear and flank. General Miles coordinates land and sea forces while the Navy shells the harbor entrance to prevent Cervera’s escape.
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Santiago de Cuba
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Alter
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Playa del Este
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Milee
Shutley
Camp Alcor
Newport News
Banilago
Tampa
Guy W. Henry
Cormposel
Duffeld
Garretigan
Henry
Miles
Playa del Eston
Santiago Bay
Garcias
Rabi
Cervera
Germany
Philippines
Spain
Madrid
Roosevelt
Weather notes and readings across eastern regions
Last night readings show a high Hayometer across the east with Jacksonville and Nashville recording the highest levels. A low pressure system lingers with a low barometer around 2.46 percent, while Texas and the Mississippi valley see cloudier skies and showers in Galveston and El Paso. Prohibition date noted as June 23 with shifting winds in eastern Texas D oian Territory and western moutherly directions.
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Jacksonville
Nashvillea
Piatto
Texas
Miselesippi Valley
Galveston
el Paso
Doian Territory
Cadiz Specter Returns Rumor Circles Port City
London dispatch hints at a possible Cadiz squadron reentry but asserts no Cadre or Madrid order exists. An admiral warned at a banquet he would not return until his flag is lowered, foreshadowing a tense maritime stance.
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Madrid
Anries
Desperate Straits in Cuba As Army Starves
Kingston Jamaica reports June 22 that Cuba's insurgent leadership remains with the Spanish. Refugees disclose a rail link Havana to Cienfuegos and Havana residents face severe shortages. Provisions are scarce, only those with military powers can obtain rations, and the lower classes are starving.
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Cuba
James Gordoin
London Times
Kingston
Jamaica
Ssh
Havana
Clenfucgon
Bloties of War Plead to Go to Front Lines
War volunteers plead for front line duty describing their readiness and high professional standards. The piece highlights their impact and commitment beyond traditional roles in battle.
Mines Removed Under Heavy Fire in Guantanamo Harbor
A picked crew from the Marblehead and Dolphin recovered seven contact mines from Guantanamo harbor under shore fire. Two prior mines were removed from the channel entrance and a third surfaced without exploding. Commander McCalla plans further mine removal as Marines and troops gather at Camp Meallo nearby.
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Cubs
Guantanamo
Marblehead
Dolphin
Caimunera
Texas
McCalla
Broughton
Broughton Wosimanded and Boat From the Marblehead and Bosign Walter Tt
Gherardi
Delphin
Energns
Coole
Stirling
Tt In
Landing at Diaquiri Signals Fresh American Invasion
Dispatches say Shafter’s landings at Diaquiri met very little resistance and plan to debark troops, animals, and guns within a week. Admiral Sampoon reports Texas heavy ships shelling near Cabanas and mines cleared at Guantanamo. One man killed on the Texas as telegraph communication resumes from Guantanamo.
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Diaquiri
Cuba
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Long
Sampoon
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Weet
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Sampeon
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Troops land at Baiquiri and upgrade advance toward Santiago
Major General William R. Shafter disembarks his forces at Baiquiri and Balquiri Bay, with nearly all troops destined for Santiago already ashore. Admiral Sampson’s ships shell suspected Spanish positions as Cuban insurgents support the landing and the Texas battleship engages targets near Cabañas. One sailor was killed aboard the Texas.
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Mildora
Port Antonio
Wiliam R. Shafter
Baiquiri
Karagua
Jars Aguay
Bacano
Admiral Sampson
Texas
Maramona
Balquirt
Cabanas
Fight Will Be No Picnic in Santiago Assault
General Miles predicts hard and bloody fighting in the Santiago attack with heavy casualties on both sides. He expects the clash to begin soon, with Secretary Alger promising full dispatches when cables are operable, while public updates will avoid policy conflicts.
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Washington
Alger
Long
Santiago
Diaquirt
Miles #aya
Attorney General Reaches Plan On Noncombatant Prisoners
Washington June 2 the attorney general will surrender the noncombatants and crews of prize merchant vessels captured by ships of our navy to ambassadors of France and Austria acting for Spain. The Justice Department had handed them to the War Department for feeding, but Secretary Alger declined to continue the separation. Diplomatic representatives were consulted and agreed to receive the prisoners and return them to Spain.
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Washington
France
Austria
Spain
Department of Justice
War Department
Alger
Report of Allied Landing at Manila Rumored by Foreign Warships
The Daily News cites a supposed correspondent claiming that portions of foreign warships have landed at Manila with German and Spanish acquiescence. It discusses Admiral Dewey’s actions, German interference, and doubts over who will seize control as American reinforcements approach.
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Lowon
Daily News
Manila
Hong Kong
Dewey
Irene
Augusti
Madrid
August
von Diedrichs
Germany
General Merritt to sail with fleet next Monday
The article states General Merritt and his staff will depart with the fleet sailing Monday. The war department has been notified that the third expedition of six transport ships sails Monday June 1, with remaining forces led by Major General Otte to Manila as soon as additional troops are secured. A policy update on the Philippines is reported from London.
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Philippines
San
Otte
Manila
Philippines and Porto Rico Policy Mentioned in Cabinet
The cabinet notes the government has not yet formed a definite policy on the Philippines and Porto Rico. It states India proposes retaining the Philippines but will not allow them to again be subject to Spanish rule.
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Saya
Philippines
Porto Rico
Great Britain
United States
Peace a Necessity View From Madrid on Cuba War
A Madrid correspondent quotes a conservative leader urging immediate peace over war in Cuba. He says Spain must disband colonial troops, remove officers, and return troops to the peninsula to avoid ruin, civil war, and the collapse of the monarchy.
Spain Will Fight to Bitter End Says French Embassy Note
A French embassy official in Washington says Spain will fight as long as it can hold out with support from its army. He compares Spain to a man facing amputation who would not surrender a limb, predicting resistance to the end amid Austrian incursions and Spanish defense efforts.
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Winister Langwires
Tates
Menee
Washington
Ehag
Aetria
Spain
Third Military Expedition to the Philippines Set for Monday
Washington reports Quartermaster General Ladington says the third expedition to the Philippines will depart San Francisco on Monday aboard six transports. General Merritt is expected to supervise the operation with Major General Gus joining the fourth expedition. The City of Puebla may be handed to the government soon. Three French cruisers Bayard Vauban and Pascal have reached Manila.
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Washington
Ladington
War Department
Quartermaster Long
San Francisco
Merritt
Department
Gus
Puebla
Ecompany
Manila
Honolulu
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