Colon Armored Cruiser Hopeful to be Saved
Admiral Sampson reports that the Cristobal Colon may be saved if wreckers reach Santiago quickly. He also sees a good chance to salvage Visca ya Maria Teresa and Cristobal Colon, while one cruiser and two destroyers are likely unrecoverable. Wrecking vessels left Norfolk Friday.
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Cristobal Colon
Navy Department
Colon
Santiago
Sampson
Playa del Esta
Hayti
Secretary of the Navy
Viscaya
Maria Teresa
Long
Vesgels
Norfolk
Uncertain Bombardment Likely as Santiago News Dims
Washington circles await word on a possible noon bombardment of Santiago with a general attack to follow. Gen Shafter may act with his own plan as talks of surrender remain unconfirmed while Corbin and Alger rush to the White House amid reports of heavy firing.
Elevation of Tracks Discussed by Buffalo and Indianapolis Experts
William Fortune in Buffalo reviews grade crossing issues with Engineer Guthrie who runs the Buffalo project. A universal elevation is deemed impracticable there and tunnels and viaducts are used instead. Indianapolis officials doubt a full elevation is feasible, estimating costs around 2.5 million dollars, with Buffalo spending 5 to 6 million.
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William Fortune
Buffalo
Guthrie
Indianapolis
Navy squadron sails for Spain from Cuba coast
The eastern squadron under Commodore Watson is expected to sail from the southern coast of Cuba for the coast of Spain on Tuesday next with six colliers coaled at Lambert's Point near Norfolk. The ships may delay to Wednesday under certain conditions, and the colliers will sail separately to rendezvous at an agreed point.
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Washington
Navy Department
Watson
Cuba
Spain
Lambert's Point
Norfolk
Surrender Sought as Santiago Falls to US Forces
Hingston reports from Siboney that Santiago is effectively taken with Spanish resistance collapsing. The harbor fleet sunk, the city surrounded, and officials seek surrender under a three day grace period ending Saturday. Madrid to decide, Toral seeks extension and Madrid permission.
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Siboney
Hingston
Santiago
Torals Appeal Reveals Madrid Decision on Withholding or Surrender
Dispatches from Santiago show Gen. Toral urging defense amid Shafter’s surrender ultimatum. Correa reports prisoner exchanges and bombardment threat, while Toral cites shortages of ammunition and three years of campaigning. Foreigners are warned and promised to defend to the last.
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Madrid
Toral
Correa
Santiago
Arias
Shafter
Blanco
T Sh
Bombardment of Santiago Began As Reported By Officials
The article notes Secretary Alger's aide announced Santiago's bombardment began at noon on Saturday. It cites conflicting official remarks on dispatch releases and details preparations under Gen. Shafter and Admiral Sampson, with naval shells poised for the harbor entrance.
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Washington
Alger
Santiago
War Department
Shafter
Engineer Corps
Quartermaster
Cen
Sampson
Aquaddores
Morro Castle
Blanco Ordered Evacuation of Santiago in 48 Hours
Madrid dispatch reports Admiral Sampson has summoned Capt. Gen. Blanco to evacuate Santiago within 48 hours under threat of bombardment. The request mirrors tense actions in the ongoing Santiago campaign, with U.S. forces asserting control near the harbor and fortifications.
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Blanco
Santiago
Madrid
Sampson
Pain
Promotion for Kent Suggested by General Shafter
A telegram from General Shafter recommends promoting Brigadier General Kent to major general. Shafter notes Kent’s meritorious conduct at Santiago and explains he did not send Kent’s name earlier due to awaiting supporting data.
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Washington
Gen. Shafter
Gen
Ient
Shafter
Kent
Nent
Santiago
Plans for bombardment of Santiago delayed by Spain
The article notes that plans agreed by Sampson and Shafter for the Saturday bombardment will not be carried out and that the battle is expected to begin on time. If Spain does not surrender Saturday night, our troops will take the city.
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New York
Mail
Express
Alger
Santiage
Sampson
Shafter
Santiago
Castillo for Governor and Refugee Ovation at Curbitas
Refugees in Siboney express satisfaction with recent events and prepare for a government after the surrender of the city. An ovation was held Thursday night for insurgent leader Gen. Castillo at Curbitas, who was chosen as governor of Santiago. Also reports from Washington detail losses on July 1 and 2: 22 officers and 208 enlisted killed, 81 officers and 1,203 enlisted wounded, 79 enlisted missing.
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Siboney
Kingston
Ohe
Castillo
Curbitas
Santiago
Washington
Shafter
Playa del Este
Tomoorrow
Ikknes
Charleston, & C
Mrs Henry C Martin Seriously Injured After Fall From Car
Mrs Henry C Martin fell from a Pennsylvania street car at Vermont street near noon Saturday and struck her head on the pavement. She was stunned for hours but doctors Pink and Schaeffer said the injury is not fatal or permanently serious, though a violent shock occurred.
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Henry C. Martin
Blacherne
Pennsylvania St
Vermont St
Washington News Brief Without Bombardment Delay
Not a word indicating that bombardment will be delayed. Washington report dated July 9 notes nothing about any postponement or change in plans.
Pando at Manzanillo and related dispatches
Gen Pando remains at Manzanillo with his full force while Santiago awaits a possible entry path along the coast watched by the fleet. Reinforcements total two bodies of 1 000 men each before the bombardment. Malaria and fever affect troops but no deaths reported Thursday. Miles sails toward Santiago aboard the Yale as Shafter’s forces await transport. Six members of the Von Zastrow family die of trichinosis from undercooked pork, another child dies.
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Sironey
Pando
Santiago
Manzanillo
Binghamton, N
von Zastrow Familily
Sterburne
Street Car Conductor Hurt In Fall From Car
M W Pierson a street car conductor on the West Washington line fell from the car while assisting a trolley on the wire injuring his head at the corner of West and Washington streets. He was taken unconscious to Dr Eisenheiss and required several stitches. He resides at 1047 Oliver Avenue.
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M. W. Pierson
W. Washin
West
Washington-sts
Pierson
Big Mellon and Rail Consolidation Scoop Reported
The New York Journal notes a complex scheme led by Cornelius Van derbilt Pir Morgan and others to consolidate the Indianapolis and Louisville, Hamilton and Dayton railroads. It claims the Lake Erie and Western Wheeling and Lake Erie and allied lines will join under a single management including Ohio coal roads.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt
Pir Morgan
Thendianapolis & Louinati
Hamilton & Dayton
Lake Fe: & Western
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Hocking Valley
Sandusky & Hocking
Cleveland
Lorain & Wheeling
Ohio
Chi
Watso rns pickp
Washington July 9 news that Camara s squadron ordered back to Spain welcomed by naval officials. Commodore Watson s enlarged squadron of three battleships Oregon Iowa Indiana plus three cruisers and three auxiliary cruisers aims to meet Camara near the Canaries. A Castine hit a Spanish gunboat near Havana, driving it to cover Morro and Havana batteries.
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Washington
Camara
Spain
Watson
Camaro
Oregon
Iowa
Indiana
Newark
Columbia
Minneapolis
Canaries
Canary Islands
West keeps pursuit as Spanish steamer wrecked off Mariel
Havana blockade officers report the destruction of a Spanish steamer believed to be the Villaverde from Mexico loaded with munitions for Blanco. sighted near Pinar del Rio at midnight the Hawk fired 25 shots, most hitting the vessel. The ship burned and ran aground under a fort at Mariel where Lieut. Schofield led a relief boat engagement before daylight broke.
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Havana
Mexico
Blanco
Pinar del Rio
Mariel
Lieut. Schofield
Dispatch on Camara Fleet Reaches Cairo and Hawaii Commission Named
The state department received a Cairo dispatch on Camara's fleet reporting entry into the Suez Canal bound for Spain. Forecasts for Indianapolis through Saturday night call for cooler, fair weather with temperatures rising to 85 by 2 p m. The Hawaiian commission is announced with McKinley naming S M Cullom R R Hitt J T Morgan Sanford B Dole and W F Frear as members.
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State Department
Cairo
Camara
Publc
Suez
Spain
Hawaiian Commission
McKinley
S. M. Cullom
Illmois
J. T. Morgan
Alabama
R. R. Hitt
Illinois
Sanford
B. Dole
Hawaii
W. F. Frear
Honolulu
Special Lake Maxinkuckee Train Runs Sunday
A Lake Maxinkuckee service advertises a $1.00 round trip and a $3.10 special train via Pennsylvania Lines. The vth special departs at 7 00 p m returning to the lake at 6 30 p m offering inland trips for fishing bathing or visits.
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Pennsylvania Lines
Sunda
Vth
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