Move On Havana Army Heads for Stronghold
Washington dispatch reports a 160000 strong force led by General Miles and including Generals Shafter Brooke Lee and Graham as the main expedition to storm Havana with Shafter’s Fifth Corps expected to rest in the United States before a fall operation.
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Miles
Washington
Shafter
Brooke
Lee
Graham
Agaiun
Toten
United States
Tampa
Santiago
Havana
Montauk Point
L. L
Fall Campaign Speech Reveals Army Deployment Plans
A trusted presidential counselor states the fall campaign will press Palasana while denying dispatch of Bantlings regiments to Loma Tica due to cover infection fears. General Shafter will stay until the Spanish war ends as government weighs further naval and troop movements and the possible redeployment of seasoned veterans.
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Mpaign
Palasana
Loma Tica
Shafter
Siu Ogertieriy
Destructive War Plans Voiced for Philippine Campaign
The article outlines a broad mobilization plan for an American campaign in Cuba and the Philippines. It mentions 10 000 regulars forming into formations with 100 000 volunteers, preparations for Havana and Puerto Rican expeditions, and troop movements from Fourth Corps to Santiago. General Miles is named to command the Yavanna campaign with multiple divisions and a total force around 240 000, with naval assets to pressure Spanish ports and routes.
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Bienu Prmy
Furth Eocor
Laven
Havana
Fifth Corps
Coppinger
Ardent
Regia
Pampa
Santiago
Maryland
Florida
Sec
Georgia
Holgvin
Manzanidle
Amd Benor Quesaila
Spanish Officer Recalls Naval Battle At Portsmouth
An officer aboard the Maria Teresa recounts a naval clash with the Brooklyn and Texas near Portsmouth. He reports shelling, fires in the admiral’s cabin, engine room damage, and heavy damage to his ship while American losses were minimal. The account notes a desperate exchange as Vizcaya engaged three ships and observers express disbelief at the casualties.
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Santiaze
Sar Hage
Portsmouth
Mashrohon
Agave
Channel
Wwe
Brooklyn
Texas
Jows
Vizcaya
Oregon
Aly
Destruction of Ear Drums From Eight Inch Gun Fire
Lieutenant Harrison of the Oregon aboard the Solace suffered complete deafness after an eight inch gun fired near him. Detonations destroyed his ear drums and damaged both membranes as he attempted to get a breath of air near the upper deck. He fell unconscious for hours before regaining consciousness.
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Teller
Solace
Harrison
Oregon
Fever cases in camp near Santiago face yellow fever doubt
Dispatch to Adjutant General Corbin reports 306 new fever cases of all kinds in the camp before Sunday near Santiago. Four deaths in the district are not from yellow fever, while officials doubt the fever in the camp is of yellow fever type.
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Santiago
Genog Corbin
Santiagao
Dynami te Shells and Gunpowder Process Demanded by Isham
A report on William S Isham of the Gite of Mexico claiming a dynamite powder process to safely discharge shells from artillery. He asserts success and witnesses from the American Secretary of War and a US minister testifying to observed experiments. The piece notes Spanish arms and Mauser rifles being prepared for use and an incident involving a New York paper advertiser in Santiago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam S. Isham
Mexico
War and Navy Departments
Thor
Isham
Amexican
Berriszahal
United States
Ger. Lowy
Ell Clayton
Spanis h prisoners landed at Portsmouth in pitiful procession
A St Louis correspondent describes Spanish prisoners captured by the American navy arriving at Portsmouth New Hampshire on Sunday. They were confined on Searcy's Island in large barracks and paraded ashore in a thin, angry, poorly clothed group. The crowd showed pity rather than hatred as they watched the procession.
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Portsmouth
Santiago
N. FI
Searcy’s Island
de Jaudipe
St. Louis
Nahore
War News in Brief From the Philippines to Yorktown
Insurgents and Americans act independently in the Philippines. Heavy sentences imposed at Chick-Atduga on sentries who sleep on duty. The Engel destroyed the Spanish steamer Santo Domingo. Aguinaldo seeks concealment in the United States. Yorktown nears completion at Mare Island. 10,000 spent on the oil frigate Mingo. Cross-border notes on Spain, Cuba, and naval actions, with weather bureau plans in the Caribbean and calls for hospital support.
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Philippines
Chick- Atduga
Engl
Santo Domingo
Cape Francis
Aguinaldo
United States
Nictheroy
Gragilian
Willu
Admiral Kochy
Elavana
South
Hed Cross Society
Santiago
Total
Panama
Bownde
Maryland
Commodore Schley
Frederick County
Dan Cameron
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Caribbean Sea
Cervera
Captains McKettricky and McKetrick Linked to Shafter Origins
Fragmentary text names Captain McKettricky and Captain William McKetrick connected to a Store and Stripes reference over Sanniace de Cuba Palace. It notes a relation as son-in-law to General Shafter and mentions an October stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William. McKetrick
Sanniace de Cuba
Gen. Shafter
Madrid Controversy Over Santiago Surrender Heats Up
Madrid debates the capitulation of Santiago and the role of Gen Toral. Blanco repudiates responsibility while officers speculate on court martial for Santiste surrender. The government denies authorizing capitulation and leaves initiative to Gen Toral amid tense military codes.
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Madrid
Ny Instructiona
Dar
Barrander
Toral Ara
Blanco
Santiago
Trere ii
Tern
Santiste
Aimer
Icans
Iril
Tilanes
Toral
Turals
Saiisters
Cuba
Treatment of Wounds During War Report
Surgeon Van Reyen notes no blood poisoning among 450 wounded at Popiess Monroa. Wounds are clean, not inflamed, with pus-free healing. Wound care centers on bichloride of mercury baths, sterilized gauze, and rapid healing.
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van Reypen
Popiess Momroa
Manzanillo Bombarded by Seven American Warships
Seven American warships attacked the Manzanillo headquarters in the western regastrat Rattinga province about ninety miles from Maritiage. The Spanish gunboats Petgade and Paraja resisted and were set on fire by shells from the U S ships. The gunhests burned to the water's edge and several Spaniards were killed by shell explosions.
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Pando
Manzanillo
Rattinga
Maritiage
Petgade
Paraja
Ege
Picture of Dejection How Cervera Looked at Portsmouth
A correspondent describes Admiral Cervera among Spanish prisoners arrived at Forts mouth New Hampshire aboard the St Louis. The admiral, short and thick in build, wore a long blue serge undress uniform borrowed from Lieut. Wainwright, and appeared stoically humiliated as he spoke slowly about Santias. He and other officers faced the voyage north with restrained dignity while Americans showed quiet sympathy.
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Cervera
Portsmouth
Fortsmouth
N. H
St. Louis
Admiral Cervera
Ete
Ile
Santias
Lin
Liew
Wainwricht
Gloucester
Jovery
Bbin
Gandrich
Jook
Civlian Reporter Faces Palace Riot and Arrest
Hewaentper correspondent Scovel wins notorious distinction by touching the face of 2 imajof cahars amid a ceremonial crowd. Seavel attempts a push to the palace roof in Santisga as Biarg and Stripes rise and is forced back. He then strikes Gen. Shatter in the face after the ceremony and is arrested.
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Hewaentper
Gainkam
Bytveste
Scovel
Hith Eelf
Seavel Trie
Santisga
Shatter
Poisoned at Camp Alger Fifteen Seek Aid
About fifty five men of Company A, 22d Kansas Infantry, at Camp Alger fell ill after eating hash made from meat stored in a damaged tin kettle. Surgeon Duncan diagnosed a severe case of lomaine poisoning with fifteen in serious condition and not expected to live.
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Camp Alger
Kansan Infantry
Duncan
Manila Poised to Surrender Amid Mixed Officials’ Stance
Reports indicate Manila may capitulate as Empress Advices suggest readiness to yield. Military leaders favor surrender while civilian and church authorities resist. The Navy expects rising smokeless powder output with over 8 000 pounds daily arriving for large guns.
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Manila
Miitary
Navy Department
Eminance Bureau
Big Guna
Famine and Disease Worsen Spanish War Strife in Havana
Fragmentary account reports disease and starvation decimating Spanish troops in Havana. Refugees describe scarce food, daily deaths, and soldiers begging door to door amid urban hardship. Local misery layers over strategic tensions as troops press through wealthier districts.
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Vinnco'y
la “Ata
Marana
Expedition Readies CosEz as Spaniards Resist Landing
Reports from the south coast of Auba describe the first attempt by the Florida and Fanita to land troops near Gemen raonhead. several figures including Qartain Nunes and Oak’s Heather Nunes were reported killed. The Fanita engaged Spanish artillery, forcing a retreat. landing was deemed unsafe and the honta moved to Las Tecas where a koding occurred.
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Panagami
Auba
Florida
Fanita
Gemen Raonhead
Qartain Nunes
Heather of
Oak
Nunes
Las Tecas
War History Of A Week Summary
A week of battles and diplomacy through the Cuban theater and Pacific, detailing surrender of Toral in Santiago, armistice shifts, and American gains. Reports describe Spanish troops laying down arms, occupation changes, and McKinley proclamations asserting U S military supremacy in eastern Cuba.
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Pwo
Torsi
Baracoa
Annapolis
Guantaramo
Toral
Santiago
McKibbin
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