Spain Plans Foray Against Manila Bay War Fleet
A Spanish strategy is discussed to break the American blockade and attack the Philippines. The piece notes Cadiz squadron potentially aiding, with Dewey's fleet likely to engage first near Manila Bay and shore batteries at the ready. It speculates on outcomes and the broader war impact.
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D. G. Dae
Tate
Africa
Spain
Cadiz
Spee
Aey
Philippines
Atlantic
Ast
Dewey
Bay of
Manila
Raat
Cervera
Sampoon
Dewey poised to seize Manila as Pacific fleet sails
The report describes Rear Admiral Dewey's squadron en route to the Philippines with plans to attack Manila once troops are in position. It notes American ships City of Peking and others carrying ammunition and batteries ready to defend the city, while the fleet works to secure a swift victory and impregnable harbor defenses.
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Yale
St. Louis
New Orleans
Ander
Sampson
Sebhey
Cap
Oregon
Indiana
Maskivertis
Texas
Mplecsett
Lee York
Bown Beurdiedt
Dewey
Manila
Ehemy
Oval
Hong Kong
Dewer
Oegand
Atericame
Imd
Josport
Peking
Bay of Manila
Correghior
City of
Charleston
Monterey
Monadnock
Ors
Ayo
Carlos V
Keeps His Word and Cooperation With Army
Lieut. c reports General a has fulfilled every pledge from the May urgent camp visit and carried out the deal in the street. The Cuban general is tied to the promised counts and now under orders of Admiral Sampson and General Shafter. Rowan praises General Garcia as a patriot and capable ally as tension surrounds Santiago and the Trent mystery lingers about Spanish resistance.
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Catan
Garels
Ashinston
D.C
Ad 1
Sampson
General Shafter
Rowan
Garcia
Alig
Navy
Rebellion in Cuba Described by Naval Officers
Naval officers report in enthusiastic terms about Cuban rebels encountered in Cuba. They praise bravery endurance and intelligence, noting rebels resemble American Indians in resilience and ability to endure hunger. They cite excellent scouts and fearlessness but warn of inexperience with arms and poor ammunition use. Most insurgents are described as uneducated and Black or full-blood, with limited outside knowledge. General Wheeler commands cavalry with General Lawton at the front, aiming to keep enemy attention engaged.
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Cuba
Department
Tennessee
North Carolina
Wheeler
Lawton
American Dash Routs Spanish at Juragua Invasion
On June 24 American forces under General Lawton moved from Camajaro toward Juragua, driving Spanish troops from the shore and wrecking a railroad. Engineers improvised to run a locomotive into Juragua with sharpshooters, while the Spaniards burned Raiquiri and retreated. The iron bridge suffered minor damage but the stock remains secure and flour caches were saved despite Spanish attempts to ruin supplies.
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Santiago
Associated Press
Dauntless
Juragua
Kaiquiri
Raiquiri
Lawton
Damajara
Camajara
Twenty-second
Eighth
Merrimac Prisoners Location Revealed In Santiago
Assistant Chief of Staff Stanton received a flag of truce to learn the Merrimac prisoners whereabouts. The Spanish tug Colon reported Hobson and his men confined in Santiago town and stated exchange was refused. Admiral Sampson would have held Spain responsible if harm befell them, but the ultimatum became unnecessary.
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Associant
Kingston
Asstant
Stanton
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Hobson
Colon
Concas
Caravala Santa Junta
Santiago
Conens
Spain
el Moro
Sampson
Iaids
Miles Plans Major 18000-Strong Cuban Expedition From Tampa
Washington dispatch reports General Miles will lead about 18,000 troops with General Coppinger to Santiago from Tampa to establish a base for further siege and naval operations in the West Indies. Shafter aims to seize Santiago first. later campaigns may target Porto Rico. The fleet, transports, and supply arrangements are being organized for a rapid return voyage and sustained logistics.
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Washington
Miles
Tampa
Coppinger
Fourth Army Corps
Santiago
West Indies
Shafter
Cuba
Pando
Holguin
Ca- Die
Long
Satmpson
Schwan
Miami
Lee
Porto Rico
Battle of La Quasina Ends in American Charge
At Jaragua Cuba on June 25 Colonel Wood's Rough Riders and First and Tenth cavalry faced a well planned ambuscade. Roosevelt and his men held a line for an hour and a half before a charge by Wood and Roosevelt turned the tide, driving the Spaniards toward Santiago. Six enemy were killed or wounded.
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Jaragua
Cuba
Associated Press
Kingston
Wood
Rough Riders
First
Tenth Cavalry
la Quasina
Roosevelt
Santiago
Forces mass for assault on Santiago as army nears
New York dispatch reports General Shafter and General Garcia combining forces to strike Santiago with 0,000 troops. General Wheeler’s division sits within ten miles of the city. Shafter arrives and pushes troops forward toward Santiago as siege guns move through mountain passes. Transport ships have unloaded and engineers prep a military road while mule shortages slow gun and supply moves.
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The
Herald
Port Antonio
Jamaica
General Shafter
Garcia
Santiago
Wheeler
Shafter
Sobony
Baiquirt
CAMARA S FLEET ENTER PORT SAID HARBOR
Herald from Port Said reports the Spanish fleet led by Pelayo with Carlos V and Patriota arriving with several ships including Audaz Isla de Panay Rapido Colón Prosperena Osada Covadonga and San Francisco. Most vessels show fouled bottoms and will coal locally. rumor cites four more warships. A Cairo dispatch notes neutrality rules may block coal at Suez if Camara coal at Port Said.
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Herald
Port Said
Egypt
Saya
Pelayo
Carlos V
Patriota
Normannla
Buenos Ayres
Audaz
Isla de Panay
Rapido
Columbia
Colon
Prosperena
Osada
Covadonga
San Francisco
Carlés V
Cory Bros
London
Cairo
Camara
Suez Canal
Obock
Gulf of Aden
Camara's Wise Plan in Philippines Move
London reports Admiral Camara plans to land troops at a Philippine port other than Manila to contest Admiral Dewey, forcing him to abandon or split his squadron. Cabinet meeting suggests possible peace overtures but discord over approach may spark a crisis. Lieutenant Hobson and crew moved to Santiago from Morro Castle. Torrey’s men left Cheyenne for Cuba on the 22nd.
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London
Madrid
Sunday Times
Admiral Camara
Manila
Philippines
Dewey
Manila Bay
Admiral Dewey
Torrey
Cheyenne
Cuba
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