27 Jun 1898
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1898
Page
1
The bulletin describes a mainly fair and breezy condition with a southeast wind near the coast. Temperatures ranged around the upper 70s in several locations, with partly cloudy skies expected in the evening across Texas and neighboring states.
The Western Association of Write holds its thirteenth annual meeting here from today through July 2. The event features a full schedule of musical contests and competitions with participants from multiple states.
A New York Herald dispatch reports that the harbor entrance to Santiago appears navigable after the wreck of the Merrimac is passed. The Vesuvia, exploring the channel, confirms ample room for battleships to enter abreast the wreck, aiding Admiral Sampson before the Santiago attack. Lieutenant Hobson and his men remain in contact with the fleet. the Harvard sails for Santiago with troops as support. Houstons and Havana dispatches note Cuban ports receiving discharging vessels easing supply strains.
Soldiers charged into a deadly Spaniard set trap marching through rough gullies with bare chests as they pressed on. The narrative emphasizes their courage and exposure under heavy fire.
An AP despatch from Cuba recounts the battle around Siboney with Colonel Roosevelt's Rough Riders and the First and Tenth cavalry. It notes heavy Spanish resistance, American casualties including sixteen killed and sixty wounded or missing, and lists many named soldiers and officers on both sides.
The northern patrol squadron, including the Katahdin and cruiser San Francisco, was ordered to proceed to Key West from Provincetown. Tension rose as sailors feared a Spanish invasion, while officers praised the San Francisco’s marksmanship and readiness for action.
Washington June 20 The navy department received a cipher dispatch claiming two American ships the Miantonomoh and the Purlian were damaged near Cuba. Reports cited a damaged steering gear and a blown gun mount with no confirmed casualties. Officials say the London report of a Spanish battery hit on the Iowa and Captain Hels Evans killed is likely false.
Last Wednesday during General Shafter's landing near Balquiri Cuba Admiral Sampson diverted Spaniards with a demonstration by the battleship Te Wan at Cabanas four miles east of Guantanamo The Texas engaged the western battery and casualties were reported including a killed and a wounded citizen.
Two thousand Cuban troops landed at Baiquiri after the last transport was unloaded at Key West. The clothing issued to the Americans proved unsuitable for tropical conditions. Court martial proceedings are noted.
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