Battles Near Santiago as U S and Spanish Forces Close In
Reports from the Dandy wire describe US and Spanish units nearly face to face within four miles of each other near Santiago. Shafter notes slow disembarkation but progress, with 16,000 troops landed, hundreds of horses, and minimal losses amid heavy brush and rugged terrain. Roosevelt’s Rough Riders engage near Siboney and La Quasinas with fierce fire, suffering Captain Capron's death and several wounded, while preparations for a larger advance continue.
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Associated Press
Jaragua
Kingston
United States
Spain
Santiago
Baiquiri
Wheeler
Sevilla
Young
Lawton
Thaffe
Tey
Morro Castle
General Shafter
General Chaffee
Col
Roosevelt
la Quasinas
Siboney
General Young
Hotchiss
Alry
Col. Wood
Quail
Capron
Lieut
Col. Roosevelt
Lieut. Thomas
Brown
Captain Capron
Juragua
Searshore
Battle of La Quasina Fights Turn the Tide at Santiago
June 26 report from Kingston notes Col Wood’s rough riders and First and Tenth Cavalry clashed with Spanish forces in a well planned ambuscade. After an hour and a half of intense fire, Roosevelt and Wood led a decisive charge that drove the Spaniards from the hills toward Santiago.
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Juragua
Wanda
Kingston
Col. Wood
Rough Riders
la Quasina
Colces
Wood
Col
Roosevelt
Santiago
Cuban Victory Reported From Isla de Cuba Despatches
A Cuban victory reported as Captain Rafael Mora and four Cuban army officers arrive in Key West aboard the sloop Isabel with sealed despatches to the New York junta. The voyage follows a sighting of the American fleet carrying General Shafter's army and notes a Cuban victory in Camaguey with 150 Spaniards dead and 107 carried away. Reinforcements and food shipments are described, and Cuban forces under General Menocal and General Gomez are cited.
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Key West
Ila
Isabel
Rafael Mora
Dios
Senor Palma
New York Junta
Cayo Romano
Cuba
Mora
General Shafter
Camaguey
Loperecios
Menocal
Florida
Gomez
Banes
Santiago
Espiritu
Monecal
Neuvitas
Bahamas
Yale's Baccalaureate Sermon at Yale University
President Timothy Dwight delivered the baccalaureate sermon to Yale University’s senior class in New Haven. The service was simple yet impressive, emphasizing that university life prepares graduates for a larger life and future activity in a greater sphere.
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New Haven
Conn
Timothy Dwight
Yale University
Yale
Roll of Honor Names in Fight Near Santiago
The War Department released a roll of officers and men killed and wounded in the Santiago engagement. Names include Rough Riders and First U.S. Cavalry members with ranks from captain to private. Biographical notes cover origins, academy graduations, and service histories.
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Washington
War Department
Santiago
Adjutant General's Office
Maxim Luna
A. K. Capron
Hamilton Fish, Jr
G. H. Doherty
Henry Haefner
Culver
James Cruse
T. W. Dawson
Alex. O. Brodie
J. H. McClintock
J. R. Thomas, Jr
Armijo
T. FE. Cavanaugh
Corp
Jno
D. Rhoades
James H. Dean
Albertson
C. L. Reed
G. Roland
M. Coyle
R. W. Reid
J. BR. Kean
J. P. Damet
T. F. Meagher
N. M. Poe
U.S. Cavalry
J. Russell
M. Gaines
F. A. Miller
J. H. Miller
A. G. Wheeler
S. Redd
K. Maberry
Adjutant-General’s Office
Alexander O. Brodie
Col. Wood
New York
Military Academy
First Cavalry
Arizona
First
United States Volunteer Cavalry
Theodore Roosevelt
Brodie
Lloyd S. McCormick
Seventh
United States Cavalry
McClintock
Marietta, O
The
Tenth Cavalry
Seventh Cavalry
Army and Navy
Shafter
First United States Cavalry
J. M. Bell
Pennsylvania
Eighty-sixth
Ohio Volunteers
Pennsylvania Cavalry
the Wilderness
Reams Station
Canyon Creek
Mont
Dauntless at Juragua Near Santiago De Cuba
On board Dauntless off Jaragua June 28 the scene shifts to Juragua and Baiquiri as American forces threaten Santiago de Cuba. The Spanish planned to hold the shore with machetes and retreat westward if necessary, burning Baiquiri as they withdrew. American troops found orders detailing the plan and occupied a palm shaded beach area with damaged headquarters previously used by Gen Linares.
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Dauntless
Jaragua
Kingston
Jamaica
Santiago de Cuba
Baiquiri
Juragua
Lawton
Paiquiri
Santiago
Linares
Basquiri
SHAFTER REPORT ON CUBAN LANDING AND after action
General Shafter's dispatches reveal the Cuba landing near Daiquiri on June 25 to 29, with 6000 troops disembarked and more to follow. Navy support credited as crucial, with preparations to push toward Santiago and Jaruga City and to secure up to 6000 Cuban troops for flank support.
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Washington
Shafter
Playa del Ste
Haiti
U. S. Army
D. C
Basquiri
San Francisco
Santiago
Jaruga City
Jucugu
Pesasaston
Garcia
Rader
Castillo
Rabi
Kent
Talks of Peace in Madrid Amid War Fights
Washington notes Spain may seek peace to save honor and colonies, with Gen Primo de Rivera urging Queen to sue for peace. McKinley demands Cuba relinquishment, while Rivera warns of Spain’s debts and potential US intervention if the war prolongs. Rivera to visit South American reps to press peace terms.
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Washington
Madrid
Spain
McKinley
Cuba
Primo de Rivera
Philippines
United States
Carolina
Las Palmas
Canaries
Spanish
de Rivera
Riveras
Congress
Senate Debates Hawaii Annexation and War Funding
The Senate, after a delayed quorum, discussed war reimbursement for volunteers in Spain, appointed officers, and debated the Hawaiian annexation resolution. Turley opposed annexation citing no taxation without representation, while Foraker defended U S actions in Hawaii. Pettigrew signaled repeal of Hawaii contract labor.
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Washington
Senate
Spain
Treasury Department
Cleveland
Carter and Mantle
Mon
Pettigrew
Pettigrew (Sil. Rep
S. D
Wilson
Rep
Wash
Cannon
Utah
Allison
Iowa
White
Dem
Cal
San Pedro
Lindsay
Mr. Davis
Minn
Jones
Ark
Turley
United States
Mr. Foraker
Hawaii
Senate Debates on Hawaiian Question Continue
In Congress the Senate debate on the Hawaiian question will likely last another week. House activity will focus on conference reports for sundry civil, Indian and District of Columbia appropriations and the bankruptcy measure adopted by the Senate. Final adjournment hinges on Senate action on Hawaii, with the House awaiting the Senate’s conclusions on annexation.
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Washington
House
District Columbia
Senate
Hull
Committee On
Military Affairs
Ordnance Department
For Sale Boarding House On Central Street
FOR SALE Boarding and lodging house of 17 rooms with new furniture all rooms filled one of the best in the city central location price 850 house of 18 rooms fine location modern improvements price 375 T H ELLIOTT 64 Central St
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T. H. Elliott
Central St
Ninth Afloat Veterans Sail to Santiago From Newport News
Newport News June 26 veterans depart aboard the auxiliary cruiser Harvard for Santiago. The Ninth Massachusetts regiment and two battalions of the 34th Michigan under Col. Bogan and Col. Peterman sail amid cheering crowds. Heat, sightseers, and band music mark the sendoff as volunteers ready for front service.
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Newport News
Harvard
Santiago
Massachusetts
34Th
Michigan
J. P. Peterman
Vulcan
Old Point Comfort
Hygeia
Chamberlin
34Th Michigan
United States
Camp Alger
Cuba
Shafter Campaign Progress and Reinforcements
Washington reports on General Shafter's campaign toward Santiago with army reforms in open order, Basquiri near Sevilla, and reinforcements from Duffield and Monroe expected to reach the scene within days. Secretary Alger praises Shafter's energy and self-reliance while planning further troops to accompany transport movements and potential use elsewhere if not needed.
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Washington
War and Navy Departments
Alger
Santiago
Basquiri
Sevilla
General Shafter
Shafter
Associated Press
Duffield
Newport News
Ort Monroe
Santiarr
Miles
Katahdin Leaves the Coast for Hampton Roads
Provincetown Mass June 26 The Ram Katahdin weighed anchor at 4 15 p m and steamed around the cape bound for Hampton Roads She was followed at 7 o clock by a steam collier bound for Key West At 3 p m the cruiser San Francisco weighed anchor and started at once for Key West
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Provincetown
Mass
Cape
Hampton Roads
Key West
San Francisco
Little Woman Survives Hot Summer With Moxie Beverage
A mother with a growing family describes how weekly deliveries of Moxie keep them cool and well through the simmer. She credits the drink as nerve food and notes improved sleep and appetites, with no stomach upset in children.
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Moxie
Summer Places near Sunapee Lake in Ewrbury NH
Summer boarders wanted at a farmhouse four miles from Sunapee Lake. High elevation and good air with plenty milk and berries. Rates four fifty per week. Address Mrs. D Shaw.
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Ewrbury
N. H
Sunapee Lake
D. Shaw
Ocean House and Cottages York Beach Me Description
CEAN HOUSE and Cottages York Beach Me the leading house at Yor Beach located on a bluff fifty feet above the sea commanding one of the grandest ocean views on the coast The rooms are large and comfortable The table unexcelled perfect drainage unequalled bathing facilities excellent fishing and gunning charming drives etc rite for circular Reasonable terms by day or week special rates for families O Ellis Co Proprietors York Beach Me Descriptive circular can be had at Courier Citizen office
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CEAN
York Beach
Courier-Citizen
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