Hobson Welcomes Naval Constructor Aboard After Exchange
The New York crowd filled decks with officers and men to honor Hobson and the naval constructors. Reports describe a formal exchange of prisoners with Spanish authorities, detailing movements of Hobson and companions aboard the New York and their escort through the Americas and the port of Jamaica.
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Shafter Reports Exchange at Santiago
The Aray Commander at Santiago reports to Washington that the exchange with Spain falls to Iowa's Fifth Army corps at Guba. Hobson and men have been exchanged for Spanish officers and prisoners. two seamen convalescing with remittent fever. All are in health.
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Washington
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Iowa
Henljuartees Fifth Army Corps
Guba
Hobson
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Reina Mercedes Sunk After Midnight Naval Engagement
Simpons report recounts Teleg graphed notice from July AmpsO2 dated Santiago. Massachusetts and Texas opened fire on the Spanish vessel Reina Mercedes near Estrella Cove, sinking her while attempting to block the harbor channel.
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Navy Department
Santiago
Massachusetts
Santays
Texas
Estrella Cove
Tam
Hore
Spanish Officers Deserting Near Santiago Prompt U.S. Readiness
Advices from Shafter report multiple high ranking Spanish officers deserting across the lines at Santiago into the American camp. The development is regarded as significant evidence of an early surrender.
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Mantiago
Wasurxotow
Shafter
Santiago
Brooklyn Hurt In Battle At Sea On Independence Day
Despatch from GuaxataMo July 4 reports Spanish fire aimed at the Brooklyn, the fastest American warship, as they sought to disable it and allow Spanish ships to escape. The Brooklyn was struck forty five times. Cuatrascoga July 7 notes no new troop removal orders at Camp Thomas and soldiers return to routine.
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Spanish Losses Reported as Navy Battles Continue
Dispatches describe heavy Spanish losses with estimates of 1209 killed and 500 captured in a clash near Guine. One American was killed and two wounded, while Young departed for the United States aboard the Cherokee. Fever cases rise but no yellow fever evident at the hospital.
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Cervera
Gloucester
Assat
Phige
Ward pressed spatted prisoners at Santiago surrender near
Prisoners claim the city of Santiago was about to surrender when assault ceased as the dispatch boat Dandy brought 508 prisoners including eighteen from the Cristobal Colon. Spanish prisoners say continued pressure would have forced a longer siege, but troops were exhausted.
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Santiago
Associated Press
Guanamo
Resolute
Rumor Denied on Prisoner Killings by Cubans
Shafter reports no prisoners were killed or harmed by Cuban authorities and refutes rumors of dispatches to execute prisoners. President informs senators and representatives that delaying any bill to raise funds is considered unwise.
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Leer
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York
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War Department
Threat to Burn Santiago Reported by Refugees
Refugees from Santiago say Gen Linares threatened to burn the city rather than surrender as American forces closed within 500 yards. The archbishop urged surrender to avoid bombardment, but Linares refused and with Gen Toral supported by Gen Pando, Spaniards number about 11 thousand, with refugees estimating 7 thousand defenders.
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Palace Guarded as War Fears Rise in Madrid
New York dispatch July 7 reports intensified police and military precautions around the palace ministers’ houses and public offices amid apprehension of trouble. Financial circles speculate on peace, while Spain fights to sustain a 528 million monthly war cost. Also notes efforts to raise wrecked Spanish ships for the American navy and a Kansas case over a lieutenant colonelcy for a black battalion.
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Santiago de Cuba
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Philadelphia to Carry Flag to Hawaii Commission to Tame Hawaii
Secretary Long issued orders for the Philadelphia from Mare Island to sail for Hawaii with the flag of the United States. Admiral Miller at Mare Island will supervise the mission as the ship prepares to depart within days. A presidential commission will be appointed to frame laws for Hawaii’s new status.
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Pacific
Fleeing From Santiago Amid Bombardment
From Orr Janagua July 6 readers learn that roads from Santiago de Cubs are crowded with civilians fleeing bombardment by American forces. A flag of truce hovered over city walls as a Spanish commander allows noncombatants to leave during a fragile armistice. Surrender prospects remain uncertain amid ongoing negotiations, with many doubting a capitulation.
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Santiago de Cubs
Shafter
Successful to Bawail: American Philippines Expeditions Reach Honolulu
The American Philippine Expeditions arrived in Honolulu via San Francisco from June 23 to July 7, with the Monterey and collier Beattus sailing for Manila June 20. The crews were treated royally, and Queen Liliuokalani plans to return around July 20, a move viewed as unrelated to annexation.
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American Philippine Expeditions
Honolulu
Precoedita
Honoruly
San Francisco
Manila
Monterey
Beattus
Mania
Liliuokalani
United States Troops Landed at Cavite
July 4 dispatch from Cavite reports American troops have landed and are comfortably housed. Insurgents remain active. Aguinaldo proclaims himself president of the revolutionary republic on July 1. Weather and further details unavailable.
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Cavite
Waemsdon
Navy Department
United States
Aguinaldo
Revolutionary Republic
Dewer
No Attack on Manila Reported by British Vessel
Hoxo Kone dispatch from July 7 notes Eddie, the British cutter that left Manila on July 9, arrived here today and found no attack on Manila up to the time of her departure. At that time four German, three British, two French and one Japanese warships were at Manila.
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Eddie
Manila
Spain expected to seek peace this week
Unofficial sources say Spain will pursue peace this week though no official or indirect Spain proposal has been received. The government will listen if approached in the proper spirit.
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Wasuixaton
Spain
Blanco Ordered Cervera Wasmrotox
The War Department received Cervera’s report to Blanco on the Santiago naval battle. He says he withdrew from Santiago per Blanco’s orders and after an unequal fight against forces three times his, his squadron was destroyed. All hands were lost and spirits are low.
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War Department
Cervera
Blanco
Santiago
Not to Be Stormed Santiago Invasion De-emphasized
Washington July 7 at a White House conference it was decided not to storm Santiago immediately. Officials believe the city can fall soon with less risk and loss by prolonged siege and selective naval pressure rather than a direct assault on the fortified harbor and defenses.
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White House
Santiago
Heavy batteries to sail for Santiago from Tampa
Waenmetos dispatches four heavy batteries ordered for immediate departure to Tampa for transport to Santiago. Miles and staff depart Washington tonight for Charleston to board for Santiago. Missouri Populist convention in St. Louis underway to nominate four ticket and select state committee members, held in two halls.
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Tampa
Santiago
Washington
Miles
Charleston
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St. Louis
Missouri
HOW THE FLEET SAILED FIRST TRANSPORT CRUISE DIAGRAM
A colonial era naval diagram records the sailing of transports from Tampa to Santiago led by Col. Henry Carroll on the Rio Grande. It lists ships and distances in yards, notes reoccurring signals, and marks the international signal flags for transport and naval ships including Vesuvius, Panther, Indiana, Saratoga, and Rio Grande with varied spacing up to 1600 yards.
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Santiago
Henry Carroll
Ed Carroll
Col. Carroll
Rio Grande
Cabinet vows coast defense as Camara sails to Philippines
Maprio July 8 report says a cabinet minister backs a coast defense focus and limited peace talks by winter government while Camara's fleet should press on to the Philippines. Telegram confirms Admiral Villamin killed at Santiago and Captain Lazaga died by his own hand aboard Infante Maria Teresa. if Cervera had escaped, Spain might have sought peace.
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Philippines
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Cervera
Villamin
Santiago
Lazaga
Infante Maria Teresa
Bpanlarda
Ministers Declare War Must Be Continued
Spacial Ministers meet after cabinet session denouncing the present condition as inescapable. They assert Spain must be pressed to endure the war, while European papers urge Spain to sue for peace amid widespread war weariness.
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Mapriv
Spain
Tremendous Missouri Rain Floods City and Farms
In Gotpen City Missouri a tremendous rain last night caused rivers and streams to burst their banks. Farmers suffered heavy losses as floodwaters washed away unstacked wheat on bottom stands. Memphis tracks were washed out by the storm.
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Died Because of Jealousy in Emponta Kansas
A sixteen year old Arthur Jones and Mary Leishman of Scranton were found dead in a grove with an empty revolver. The boy is believed to have killed the girl and then himself, with jealousy cited as the cause. Also noted are harvest, food guidance for infants, and a brief public notice on child feeding guidelines from Harper's Bazaar.
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Kans
aArthur Jones
Mary Leishman
Scranton
Trarper
Bombardment Rumor and Rural Fire Cause Report
Rumor spreads that bombardment of Santiago has begun while a severe fire in Leavenworth Kansas damages the Little Budweiser building on South Fourth street. A gasoline stove ignited a can of gasoline, the fire threatening total destruction before citizens and improvised fire brigade contained it. The piece also notes a legislative adjournment plan in Washington with a concurrent resolution for final adjournment at 2 o clock Friday and a House-passed measure for adjournment the next day.
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Leavenworth
Knt
South Fourth Street
Washington
Committee of Ways and Means of the House
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House
Markets by Wire Kansas City Live
Markets report from Kansas City and Chicago showing cattle receipts and price ranges for Texan steers cows and calves, native cattle, stockers, feeders and bulls with notable gains. Grain and corn prices across Chicago grain, oats, sorghum and millet futures listed. soybeans steady to firm. potatoes and dairy sections noted with prices and suppliers. Black and white listing phrases reflect mid-20th century market wire style with regional citations.
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Desirable Ohio Street building lots in South Lawrence
Prominent vacant lots offered on Ohio Street in South Lawrence position ideal for residence or business. Cheaper than acre properties, near the University and transportation, with convenient Rye Vermont street access and a fine, central site in a prime town area.
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