Garcia and Cuban Troops Tighten Grip Near Santiago
Report from off Santiago de Cuba on June 22 describes Gen. Calixto Garcia’s force distribution to block Spanish reinforcements under Gen. Pando. American ships prepare to land and attack before Pando’s arrival as insurgents hold territory from Guantanamo to Duguiri, with insurgent lines ordered to prevent a junction at Guantanamo.
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Santiago
Santiago DE Cuba
Kingston
Jamaica
Calixto Garcia
Sampson
New York
Pando
Blanco
McCalla
Pedro Perez
Marblehead
McCain
Perez
Busquiri
Duguiri
Guantanamo
Ferez
Santiaga
A Strange Sight of Mideast Meeting Near Santiago
Richard Harding Davis describes the first regular army landing near Santiago as Gen. Shafter, Gen. Garcia, and Admiral Sampson meet in a palm hut to plan the assault. Cuban soldiers and diverse observers fill the scene, with Astor and Goetzen among the varied company.
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Kharki
Stewart Brice
France
New York
Sampson
Shafter
Garcia
Richard Harding Davis
The
Herald
Santiago City
Army of Invasion
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Lieut. Stanton
Staf
Morro
Marblehead
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Cuba
America
Santiago
John Jacob Astor
Cal
Goetzen
Ovation for Cuba’s first warship Alfredo sails from New York
The Alfredo, Cuba’s first naval vessel, left New York on Wednesday bound for the Cuban coast. Commanded by Captain John O'Brien, the famed filibuster, the boat received a warm ovation from the harbor craft as it set to sea. The craft is described as a smart, fast, attack-ready paddle steamer.
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New York
Alfredo
Ecoast
John O'Brien
Spanish Cuba War Dispatch Reports Garrison Annihilation West of Guantanamo
Dispatches from June 20 through June 22 describe Gen. Castilla with 500 Cuban forces securing a landing 20 miles west of Guantanamo. Food is scarce in Santiago, and Spanish prisoners claim Vesuvius shells caused terror though none struck the city. A shell hit Cave Smith battery, demolishing it and killing the entire garrison.
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Santiago
Kingston
Jamaica
Castilla
Guantanamo
Castillo
Cave Smith
Horrible mutilations reported at Guantanamo camp
Ralpa Paine writes of brutal killings where American marines were shot with Mauser rounds and mutilated. Bodies were found with rifles broken and bloodied, machetes used to decapitate, and brains scooped, describing a graphic, violent scene from the camp.
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Philadelphia
Guantanamo
Ralpa
Paine
Cubran Bravery Shown At Every Game Stage
Camp M Calla at Guantanamo Bay reports Cuban bravery proven at all game stages. June 20. Kingston Jamaica relay confirms the enduring resolve and steady performance across matches.
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Camp M'Calla
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Kingston
Jamaica
Navy reviews request for submarine boat to Havana flotilla
Secretary says Lieut Commander Kimball asked to send the submarine boat to Havana for use by the torpedo boat flotilla. His letter is before Washington strategy board as navy tests are set for Thursday.
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Holland Torpedo Company
Kimball
United States Navy
Havana
Strategy Board
Washington
Navy Department
Trunday
Important Conference On Porto Rican Campaign Plans
Washington reports a high level meeting with R H Todd and Dr J J Henna regarding invasion strategies for Porto Rico. The talks with President McKinley Secretary Alger and Gen Miles focused on establishing a U S protectorate until a stable government is set for the island.
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Washington
R. H. Todd
J. J. Henna
McKxinley
Alger
Miles
Porto Rico
United States
Hero’s Mother Lovelit Massachusetts Letters from Key West
Henry Charette brother of George Charette Merrimac hero writes his mother from Key West aboard the gunboat Vicksburg on blockade duty He seeks a transfer to the Santiago squadron to join likely heavy fighting Mrs Charette to the navy department requests her son's transfer The government is not expected to refuse a mother's plea
Miles Shelved As Plans For Three-Way Law Shift
Local observers interpret remarks as shelving a proposed three mile limit or related measure. Officials offered no formal action or date, leaving the plan in limbo and prompting community debate.
Cervera’s last escape plan eyed by Cuban report
A Cuban report from Mole St Nicholas says Cervera prepares a final escape attempt from Santiago. Spanish cruisers move at dawn and dusk hoping a night slip may occur while coal is loaded and ships ready. The Cubans fear a naval clash as Merrimac wreck remains a potential obstacle.
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Cervera
Santiago
Merrimac
Marines Report No Spanish Fire For Three Days
Dispatches from Guantanamo dated June 29 claim American marines saw no fire from Spaniards for three days while Cuban scouts report about 500 Spaniards killed near Camp MecCalla. Spaniards do not bury their dead and Marines cannot approach the Ligvest valley, now swarmed by vultures feasting on the battlefield.
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New York
Guantanamo Hay
Camp MecCalla
Ligvest
Corps heads move to elevate Corbin over Miles for army command
Special to the Journal reports the House military affairs committee favored a bill giving Adjutant General Gen Henry Corbin the rank and pay of a major general, signaling a likely promotion to lieutenant general and possible command of the army. The panel also favors reviving the lieutenant general grade and empowering the president to appoint such an officer. Corbin enjoys White House and War Department support as a top military adviser.
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House Committee On Military Affairs
Henry Corbin
Miles
Corbin
White House
War Department
Another Divorce Suit Filed by John Stewart
John Stewart or Jack Stewart brings a new divorce suit against his wife Fannie. Helen Stewart claims to be his true wife and persuaded Judge Carter to cancel a previous decree. He says he believed Fannie was dead when he married Helen and later learned she was alive. He alleges the abandonment occurred in New Orleans in 1588.
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John Or
Jack’ Stewart
Fannie
Stewart
Helen Stewart
Carter
Helen
John Stewart
New Orleans
Deitch and Ne Married in Home Ceremony
Otto A. Deitch and Bertha Ne were married Tuesday evening at the bride’s parents home 332 Douglass Street. Rabbi Messing officiated and many valuable gifts were exchanged.
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Otto A. Deitch
Bertha
Douglassst
Messing
Washington War Room Links to Guantanamo News In Cuba
Washington reports direct telegraph link to Gen Shafter at Guantanamo Bay and Santiago expedition leaders. Duffield and Garretson's troops may land if needed. battle scenes at Camp McCalla include Surgeon Gibbs and Marines loss. Chaplain Jones conducts graveside service as Dewey the mascot observes.
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Washington
War Room
White House
Camp McCalla
Sveral
Gibbs
Sergt. Smith
Jones
Yesas
Guantanamo
Dewey
Mongrel
Chaplain Jones
A Sad Scene At The Burial Of The Dead Marines
A letter received at New York on June 22 describes a somber burial scene for Marines killed in action. The report notes mourners, flags, and official condolences from military authorities.
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New York
Sailors Held in Morro Castle After Merrimac Action
British consul Ramsden reports Lieut Hobson and seven men were prisoners in Morro castle during the June 6 bombardment and moved to barracks on June 7. No injuries. Proclamation blocks Batabano as Havana smugglers use Isle of Pines for supplies.
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Morro Castle
Morro
Batabano
Havana
Isle of Pines
Long Defends Cuban Blockade Effectiveness
Secretary Long asserts the U S blockade targets key Cuban ports including Havana and Cienfuegos and is effectively preventing entry by ships. He says Havana’s blockade is “as tight as wax” and upholds Spain has no grounds to challenge the blockade's effectiveness.
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Washington
Long
Cuba
Havana
Cienfuegos
Santiago
Spain
Steamer Adula Arrives from Cienfuegos with Spanish Passengers
The Adula arrives with 98 passengers, mostly from Havana, including Virgilio Lopez Chavez on a secret commission to Spain. The Yankee cruiser stops the ship near Cienfuegos while rumors say Purissima Concepcion reached Trinidad de Cuba. Havana residents flee to the country as Gen Arolas distributes provisions to troops and authorities tighten a naval blockade. Burdock Blood Bitters touted as a torpid liver remedy.
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Jamaica
Adala
Cienfuegos
Havana
Virgilio Lopez Chavez
Concepcion
Mate Yates
Adula
Trinidad de Cuba
Guanabacoa
Arolas
Texas Troops Begin Mobile Departure for Puerto Rico
The First Texas regiment left Mobile for Miami on Wednesday as the first section of a brigade under Gen. Wheaton on a three day transport to join the forces destined for Porto Rico. The Second brigade under Gen. Gordon will move starting Saturday and depart by Monday night amid growing anticipation of the larger embarkation.
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Mobile
Ala
Texas
Miami
Fla
Texas Regiment
Wheaton
W. W. Gordon
Porto Rico
Florida
Troops From Michigan Regiments Move From Camp Alger
Thirty third and one battalion of the Thirty fourth Michigan regiments received orders to Dunn Loring on Wednesday. They will ride by train to Newport News and then sail south by transport. Soldiers write letters pack and bid farewell to comrades at Camp Alger Virginia as preparations continue.
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Camp Alger
Dunn Loring
Newport News
McKee Assumes Brigade Command At Chickamauga Camp
Gen McKee takes command of the brigade housing the 158th Indiana relieving Col Harry B Smith of the 18th who led the brigade since arrival at the camp Capt Warren C Fairbanks joins the camp with Gen McKee as his commissary officer
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Camp Thomas
Chickamauga Park
Sine
William J. McKee
158Th Indiana
Harry B. Smith
Warren C. Fairbanks
Indiana Troops Remain at Camp Alger for Further Orders
Hoosier troops at Camp Alger Virginia will not move south with the others in a few days. Lieut Curtis is ill at his Greencastle home where he went to recruit his battalion. Capt Jouden, home on a similar mission, will carry on Curtis's work after finishing his own. Forecast for Indianapolis region calls for warmer fair weather through Thursday with 7 a.m 62 noon 75 and 2 p.m. 77.
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Alger
Ta~diana
Curtis
Greencastle
J.ouden
Prohis Elects New State Prohibition Leaders
The Prohibition state committee elected Dr. Homer J. Hall of Franklin as chairman, Edward W. Clark of Indianapolis as secretary, and F. T. McWhirter of Indianapolis as treasurer. Dr. Hall succeeds Rev. M. W. Harkins of Anderson who resigns to focus on his pastorate. A state ticket is in the field with five congressional candidates already.
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Prohis
Prohibition
Homer J. Hall
Franklin
Edward W. Clark
Indianapolis
F. T. McWhirter
Hall
M. W. Harkins
Anderson
Luther Benson Funeral in Rushville and Crown Hill
The funeral for Luther Benson, noted temperance orator, who died in Rushville, will be held Thursday morning from his late residence at 1625 N Delaware St. Interment is at Crown Hill.
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Luther Benson
Rushville
Delaware St
Crown Hill
Safer Light Promises In Odd House Ads
Fragments in Pennsylvania street notices promote safer lighting with coal oil alternatives and a warning about lighting trouble. Advertisers claim dustless oats for horses and promote cigars and general goods amid scattered product lines.
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H.walcott
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