Fighting on Land American Troops Begin Aggressive Work in Cuba
Washington reports from June 23 describe Secretary Alger and General Miles reviewing a Madrid bulletin stating that fighting had begun in Cuba. They expect General Shafter’s forces to advance on Santiago, with naval support from Sampson and the fleet to clear harbor dangers, as 6700 Cuban troops under Garcia and Rabí greet the Americans.
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al-' Ber
Miles
Madrid
Moth
Alger
Cervera
Treops
Shafter
Santiago
Sampson
Morro Castle
War Department
Greeley
Col
Allen
Garcia
Rabi
Associated Press
Geliock
Spaniards Repulsed Near Santiago de Cuba
Reports from Madrid and Washington describe fierce fighting near Santiago de Cuba with Spain claiming victory and later updates noting Spaniards repulsing the enemy. Despatches detail Cuban insurgents aiding the defense, ships and troops landing at Baiquiri, and the bombardment of Jaragua as part of the invasion plan.
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Rious
Santiago de Cuba
Cervera
Santiago
Sibaney
Sabana
Baiquiri
Basquiri
Cuba
Senate
Forces land at Basquiri in unrelated coastal skirmish
Troops under General Lawton landed near Basquiri in a desolate morning raid. A strong detachment guarded routes west and north while troops slept in tents and deserted houses. The attack destroyed the roundhouse and repair shops as insurgents in Basquiri, led by General Castillo, reportedly muster about a thousand men. One insurgent was wounded on the hills and may lose an arm.
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Santiags
Basquiri
Castillo
Texas Bombardment at Cabanas Bay Ends with Spanish Battery Silence
Off Santiago on June 23 the battleship Texas pressed the shore bombardment near Mazamorra and Cabanas bay as Cuban and Spanish forces mounted a counterattack. Spanish batteries fired close, with shells striking near the Texas while Admiral Sampson noted heavy Spanish ammunition use and minimal American risk.
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Santiago
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Texas
Mazamorra
Santiago Bay
Rabi
Cabanas Bay
Matamorra
Admiral Cervera
Shafter
Estrella
Santiago Harbor
Sampson
SANTIAGO MUST FALL
Washington reports that land defences at Santiago are stronger than expected, requiring a longer siege and a stronger invading force. Porto Rico campaign must be secondary to Santiago, though plans may be deferred rather than abandoned. War Department has not publicly announced any change.
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Washington
Porto Rico
Santiago
Cervera
War Department
Yale Heads to Santiago With Michigan Troops
The auxiliary cruiser Yale sailed from Old Point Comfort at 6 p.m. with 1600 troops from the 33d and 34th Michigan under General Duffield, second in command Col. Boynton. After breakfast at Fort Monroe, the men embarked again and cheered as Yale weighed anchor for the capes. Harvard follows with another expedition early next week.
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Newport News
Yale
Michigan
Old Point Comfort
Santiago
Duffield
Boynton
38D
Washington
Old Point
Fort Munroe
Capes
Government Pier
Harvard
Spain’s squadron moves uncertain path to Pacific
Washington reports dispute over Camara’s fleet destination with navy officials split between Canary Islands and possible Pacific bound. Analysts cite coal colliers at Valparaiso as potential recoal points, while Chilean seizure of cargo could curb belligerent supply. Also notes torpedo boats Ariete Orion Rayo Retamos at Canaries and Shafter and Sampson dispatches from Cuba.
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Chili
Philippines
Camara
Canary Islands
Far East
Manila
Pacific
Patriota
Rapido
Philadelphia
Ariete
Orion
Rayo
Retamos
Canaries
For Sale Boarding House With Full Occupancy
For sale boarding and lodging house of 17 rooms with new furniture all rooms full and central city location priced at 850 dollars. also a house of 18 rooms in fine location with modern improvements priced at 375 dollars. Contact T. H. Elliott 64 Central St.
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Hood's Pills Cure Liver Ills and Bilious Indigestion
Hood's Pills offer a simple remedy for liver ills biliousness and indigestion with easy administration. Headache relief is implied and the price is listed as 25e.
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Landing Near Santiago Proceeds Favorably Reports Say
Official dispatches to Secretary Alger and Secretary Long indicate the first landing at Baiquiri has been completed and the operation near Santiago is progressing with favorable results. The reports describe orderly landings and improving positions as U S forces establish footholds in the theater.
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Guantanamo
Washington
Santiago
Protection for ships inches toward coppering Maine Ohio Missouri
Washington report states Secretary Long and Naval Constructor Hichborn discussed adding a copper sheathing clause to the battleship specifications for Maine Ohio and Missouri. Docking limits prevent sheathing Kearsarge Kentucky Illinois Alabama and Wisconsin at current construction stages. If adopted, new specs may delay contracts yet aims include better tropical seaworthiness and Manila deployment readiness with Dewey era ships to be docked at Hong Kong until repairs by Capps enable cleaning and painting later in the year.
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Hichborn
Maine
Ohio
Missouri
Kearsarge
Kentucky
Illinois
Alabama
Wisconsin
Naval War Board
Department
Philippine Islands
United States
Manila
Dewey
Hong Kong
Capps
Thermon Aquadro Sues U S Over Boycott Losses
Bridgeport Connecticut June 23 Mrs Theresa Aquadro who runs a fruit and candy store at 5688 Main street filed a claim for 24000 against the United States government through the Italian ambassador Baron Fava. She contends the loss of business is due to boycott and says local authorities will not act. Her story is supported by several affirmatives.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Theresa Aquadro
Main Street
United States
Baron Fava
Santiago Defenses Strengthened Amid Cuban Siege News
A dispatch from Santiago de Cuba reports General Garcia's camp receiving maps of the harbor, with Spanish ships circling a small island and lighthouse. The Cristobal Colon and Vizcaya hold positions, torpedo boats damaged and unable to leave, earthworks updated with new six inch and automatic guns, and a trench line drawn closer to the city. Spanish troops face rationing, discontent, and shortages of drugs.
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General Garcia
Aarren Deras
Santiago de Cuba
Associated Press
Wanda
Kingston
Jamaica
Santiago
Admiral Cervera
Cristobal Colon
Vizcaya
Massachusetts
Postage stamps used temporarily for Internal Revenue
Washington reports the treasury will use postage stamps for internal revenue under the war revenue act. The first batch of about a million stamps is shipped to collectors, with an estimated 25 million stamps needed until regular issues arrive. Pacific coast first, then nationwide. Most stamps are one or two cents with I R initials.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Internal Revenue
I. R
Telegraph
Express
Freight
Palace Car
Summer boarders wanted near Sunace Lake in New Hampshire
Help wanted advertisement for summer boarders at a farmhouse one mile from Sunace Lake in Ewbury New Hampshire. Describes good fishing high elevation and air with ample milk. Rates $4.50 per week. Contact Mrs Shaw.
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Sunace Lake
D . Shaw
Armour's Concenes Trated Tablets of Beef Ex tract
The notice touts Armour's concentrated beef extract tablets as a grocery item, priced at 5 cents per package, claiming a clear path to the store and easy navigation to the product on deck.
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