Schleys Shots Struck Home at Santiago Harbor
The first detailed account of the May 29 battle off Santiago de Cuba describes Commodore Schley guiding the flying squadron into the bay, spotting Cristobal Colon and Vizcaya class ships, coaling through the night, and forcing Spanish batteries to fire at long range with minimal American losses as the Vesuvius mines loom. Port au Prince reports renewed bombardment and a large rebel counterattack shaking Santiago.
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United States
Santiago de Cuba
Port Antonio
Key West
Adula
Cienfuegos
Evey
Schley
St. Paul
Com. Schley
Texas
Marblehead
Vixen
Morro Castle
St. Sears
Design McCauley
Cristobal Colon
Com. Schl
Commodore Schley
Massachusetts
Spain
Brooklyn
New Orleans
Iowa
Santiago Harbor
Caribbean Sea
O Ae
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Santiago
Alameda
Mecheelsa
St. Thomas
Siguano
Camino Real
San Antonio
Cani
No fresh news from Santiago de Cuba credited
Reports from Cape Haitien and Port au Prince on June 2 state no new information has arrived from Santiago de Cuba. Destitution remains severe, officials struggle for food, and insurgent attack claims are unconfirmed and likely unfounded.
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Associated Press
Cape Haytien
Hayti
Santiago de Cuba
Port Au Prince
Madrid cabinet council reports cables working in Antilles
The Standard's Madrid correspondent notes today’s cabinet council with Queen Regent presiding. Duke Almanovar de Rio, the foreign minister, reported all cables functioning in the Antilles. A despatch stated Admiral Cervera remained at Santiago, while Senor Sagasta denied the ...
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London
the Standard
Madrid
Almodovar de Rio
Antilles
Cervera
Santiago
Senor Sagasta
Night raid tale and Cervera at Santiago debated
A night torpedo attack tale against the American fleet sparks speculation over Admiral Cervera. Reports claim Cervera’s squadron is at Santiago but press secrecy and mixed dispatches fuel mystification. London commentary notes possible safety of such harbor and anticipated moves by Ampson to resolve the question.
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Aunon
Admiral Cervera
Correa
Cervera
Santiago
Cristobal Colon
London
Santiago de Cuba
Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Amon
Samara
Spain
Santiago Harbor
Ampson
First Part of Santiago Expedition Leaves Florida Coast
The initial transport group of the Santiago de Cuba expedition has departed Tampa, with government details scarce. A battalion of engineers and siege guns accompany the detachment, followed by trains and some infantry, potentially awaiting a second unit or proceeding to land with naval protection. The plan anticipates storming fortifications as a prelude to landing.
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Washington, D. C
Santiago de Cuba
Florida
Tampa
Washington
Key West
Cuba
Santiago
News From Key West on Cuba and Havana Blockade
Key West reports no new Santiago battle news from Havana. Steamers returning from Cuba bring fruit and delicacies, while Osceola remains in harbor amid bananas and rumors of a fruitful land. Newsmen expect little change along the north coast soon.
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Key West
Fla
Santiago
New York
Havana
Cuba
Tampa
Naval nominations for advancement in battle honors
Washington June 2 The President sent to the Senate nominations for Navy advancement for conspicuous conduct in battle. Capt Frank Wildes to be advanced five numbers Capt Joseph B Coghlan to be advanced six numbers Capt Charles V Gridley to be advanced six numbers Capt N M Dyer to be advanced seven numbers Capt Benjamin P Lamberton to be advanced seven numbers Commander Asa Walker to be advanced nine numbers Commander Edward P Wood to be advanced 10 numbers.
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Washington
Senate
Navy
Frank Wildes
Joseph B. Coghlan
Charles V. Gridley
N. M. Dyer
Benjamin P. Lamberton
Asa Walker
Edward P. Wood
Cervera's Coal Unloaded at Key West Dock
Admiral Cer va ra's coal is unloaded from the Restormer at the naval station dock and will be laid in by the United States for use by our ships.
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Key West
Debate over Sampson Santiago move stirs naval pundits
Washington observers debate Admiral Sampson s decision to go to Santiago as the fleet anchors near Morro Castle and Cayo Smith. Critics note Schley s role guarding Spanish ships, while supporters say the Santiago plan centers naval and army cooperation.
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Sampson
Santiago
Schley
Spain's sea power crushed at Santiago de Cuba plan
Washington outlines a proposed second American victory against Spain with a focus on capturing Santiago de Cuba and destroying Admiral Cervera's fleet. The piece argues such a win would force Spain to seek peace, end costly Caribbean hostilities, and reshape terms across the western hemisphere, possibly yielding Philippines for Puerto Rico and a Cuban protectorate.
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Washington, D. C
Spain
Atlantic
Santiago de Cuba
Pacific
Manila
Globe
Santiago
United States
Cuban
Sagasta Ministry
Havana
Bank of Spain
Madrid
Cervera
Philippines
Porto Rico
Cuba
Commodore Schley Finds Spanish Fleet at Santiago Harbor
The United States fleet under Commodore Schley approaches the harbor of Santiago de Cuba on May 29 to June 2, 1898. The Cristobal Colon and Vizcaya class ship are spotted among shore batteries. Batteries prepare as ships near, but Schley orders restraint to conserve ammunition.
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Washington
Sampson
Santiago
Schley
Commodore Schley
Admiral Sampson
Valparaiso
Chile
Morro Castle
Morro
Estrella
Catalina
Cayo Smith
Blanco
Santiago de Cuba
Caye Smith
Lieut. Sears
Reina Mercedes
Almirante Oquendo
Cristobal Colon
Spain
United States
Port Antonio
Jam
Sears
McCauley
Vizcaya
Monitor crews strained by heat and overwork on Havana mission
Washington dispatch reports engineers and fire room crews aboard Admiral Sampson's monitors enduring extreme heat and grueling duty. Officers and men push through hardships. officials fear continued long cruises will force relief for several chiefs and engineers already seriously handicapped.
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Washington
Sampson
Havana
Navy Department
Porto Rico
War Plans Indicate Troop Concentration at Jacksonville
Washington June 2 official notice of possible large troop concentration at Jacksonville Florida under Major General Lee head of seventh army corps. Two regiments originally slated for Chickamauga will instead head to Jacksonville. one Virginia and one New Jersey regiment. Jacksonville eyed as base for Porto Rico expedition with further unit movements expected when ready for active service.
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Washington
War Department
Jacksonville
Lee
Seventh Army Corps
Chickamauga
Florida City
Virginia
New Jersey
Porto Rico
Secretary of War seeks 53 million for volunteers
Washington June 2. The secretary of war asked Congress for 53 million dollars to equip and maintain 75,000 volunteers called up, through next January. The request covers clothing, arms, camps, medical care, and support services for the force.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Congress
Spain protests blockade in note to world powers
Rome cable reports Spain rejects the blockade as non existent pointing to continuing Spanish ships entering Cuban ports It accuses the United States of disloyalty for using the Spanish flag to enter ports and urges the Powers to block such actions Spain vows to wage war until exhausted Also notes Spanish embassy war subscriptions total 2400 with no Vatican clergy or Italian politicians signing the pledge Pope forbids clergy to sign
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New York
Rome
Cuba
Washington
United States
Cuban
Spain
Vatican
Jason Ready for War in Brooklyn Naval Militia Crew
The monitor Jason at New York Navy Yard is ready for service under Lieut. Fishbone. her crew consists of Brooklyn naval militia members. She will depart for New London tomorrow morning likely to defend the harbor.
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New York
Jason
Navy Yard
Fishbone
Brooklyn
New London
Maltox At All Druggists Ad
Maltox sold at all druggists in 25 and 60 cent bottles.
Oregon Arrival at Key West A Sensational Long Cruise Celebrated
The battleship Oregon completed a 13 000 mile voyage to join the fleet at Key West amid a grand reception. She moved at 15 knots in a wide semi circle past the fleet as sailors cheered from every vessel, the Dauntless reporting her arrival as ships and bands joined in the welcome.
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Key West
U. S
Oregon
Navy
Con
Indiana
Washington Post
Oregon's Run Around Continents Obama?
The Navy Department released Captain Clark's report on the Oregon describing the crew's high esprit at sea during its extraordinary voyage around two continents. Engineers and officers doubled watches to maintain high speed, showcasing discipline and seamanship aboard.
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Washington
Navy Department
Department
Clark
Oregon
Continents
Wrecks of Maitland and Marksworth Claim 37 Lives
San Francisco May reports detail the loss of 37 souls in two NSW coast wrecks during a savage May gale. The Maitland broke on a rock after a line rescue failed, with women and children saved first, a baby carried ashore by a boatswain, and the captain and crew perishing. The Marksworth foundered near Newcastle the same night, nine of twelve men drowned, four more later, while survivors endured 15 hours at sea before rescue.
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San Francisco
Cal
Monona
Maitland
Marksworth
New South Wales
Sydny Harbor
Newcastle
Meteorite Explodes in Cambridge Meadow Vermont
A meteorite fell in a meadow in the south part of Cambridge Vermont at 3 o clock yesterday morning. It broke in pieces with a report heard for miles around. An investigation today led to the discovery of the broken stone.
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Cambridge
Vermont
Prospect House Fire Destroys Nyack Building, $70,000 Loss
Nyack Nyack June 2 The Prospect House was burned to the ground with fire consuming the building and tents. Cause unknown. The loss is $60,000 to the structure and $10,000 to the contents.
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Prospect House
Nyack
N. Y
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