Shafter Seizes Santiago Advance May Begin Soon
Washington reports predict Shafter will attack Santiago within days. Spanish forces around 14,000, American 18,000 plus 4,000 Cubans. Reinforcements from Manzanillo and Holguin move toward Santiago as naval support and siege guns prepare. Cubans guard advance positions while measles and heat strain troops.
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General Advance Feared as U S Forces Prepare At Santiago
On the Guama river preparations for a general American advance on Santiago proceed steadily. Artillery will rely more on shrapnel, guns range to 3500 yards. General Chaffee's brigade will move up in front of our fronts while Lawton's division stays ready in light marching order. No skirmish has occurred yet.
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Spanish Deserters at Camp McCalla Surrender to Marines
Since Marblehead and Yankee arrived, several Spanish soldiers have surrendered at Fisherman point and near the bay. Flags appear as handkerchiefs amid bushes, and Captain McCalla orders torpedo boats to take the bearers aboard. Recruited peasants say they were conscripts from interior Spain sent to fight with no training, hoping for food and shelter. The marines provide work aboard collier ships for meals and housing, with kind treatment noted.
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Brooklyn Sunk by Spanish Shell Rumor Circulates
A rumor from Kingston dated June 20 claims the U S armored cruiser Brooklyn was sunk by a Spanish shell with Commodore Schley and 24 sailors dead. Officials in Washington on June 30 dismissed the report, noting no confirmation from Admiral Sampson and expressing disbelief. The Spanish consul in Kingston reportedly notes champagne celebrations and a mine threat. no corroboration reached the Navy Department.
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Santiago
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General Shafter awaits siege guns before attack on Santiago
Despatches from Gen. Shafter report he is waiting for siege guns and more artillery before the main assault on Santiago. He also telegraphs that there is no yellow fever breakout among U S forces in Cuba, despite earlier apprehension at the war department.
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SUSPICIOUS OF ADULA COASTING STEAMER CLEARS AT KINGSTON
The coasting steamer Adula cleared for Santiago de Cuba and Guantanamo, likely bound for fruit and refugees. Charterers are believed to be Lascelles Demercado & Co. United States Consul Dent suspects possible Spanish-interest activity, has notified Washington and Admiral Sampson, though no protest filed. Adula cannot run a blockade as she tops at 10 knots.
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General Shafter Predicts Santiago Capture in 48 Hours
Washington reports Gen. Shafter believes Santiago can be taken within 48 hours, though heavy losses may occur. He notes Spanish reinforcements approaching, praises troops, specifies need for horses, and describes preparations for land operations and potential starvation of the city. Santiago is expected to fall within two days with ongoing Spanish resistance deemed unlikely to halt the campaign.
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Santiago Must Fall In Havana War Chatter
A Sun cab le dispatch from Siboney details the eve of the Santiago assault. Generals Shafter Calisto Garcia and Admiral Sampson express confidence while Garcia vows united action with the Americans. Sampson notes the fleet can only block Cervera’s fleet after the army takes the city and forts. Shafter says the Spaniards show little appetite for battle and expected stiff resistance.
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One Fleet As Schley Flies From Command To Sampson
The flying squadron loses its identity under Rear Admiral Sampson and is merged into his fleet. Commodore Schley moves to command the second squadron. Cuban reports place General Pando marching east from Manzanillo with 8700 Spanish troops to aid Santiago. Spanish forces may reach Santiago by July 3 with 200 Cuban harriers in the passes. Admiral Cervera’s fleet shifts to Santiago’s upper harbor as Shafter notes troop landings bringing total disembarked near Santiago to 21,000.
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Praise for American Aim as Santiago bombardment praised
Navy department bulletin from Sampson dated June 22 off Santiago reports excellent American firing at the forts. He notes meeting Garcia on the 19th with pleasant character and soldierly bearing. The fleet provides arms, clothing, and food to Cubans east and west of Santiago. Guantanamo Cubans praised by MecCalla. about 10,000 Cuban forces nearby. Vesuvius doing nightly shelling with strong impact.
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4000’s Pills Liver Cure Headache Digestive Aid
A brief antique ad touts 4000’s Pills as a cure for liver ills biliousness indigestion and headache. It promises easy dosing and operation with a price of 25 cents.
Senate Honors Navy and Revenue Cutter Heroes
The Senate adopted resolutions recognizing gallantry of Lieut Frank Newcombe and the crew of the Hudson at Cardenas and honoring Captain Daniel Hogdson of the McCulloch at Manila. It also thanked Naval Constructor Hobson and his eight volunteers for sinking the Merrimac, with names added to the record. Consideration of the general deficiency bill followed.
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McCulloch
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Santiago de Cuba
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Merrimac
Hale
Spaniards Stand To The Death In Manila Defense
Madrid dispatches say German warships may shield Manila from bombardment and that Prince Henry of Prussia is believed en route. Spaniards vow to fight to the death as desperate battle is anticipated when American troops land.
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Newark and Dolphin Collide Off Key West
Washington reports Commodore Hemey at Key West says the Newark with Commodore Watson aboard collided with the Dolphin. The Newark is uninjured while the Dolphin has considerable damage and is heading north to a dry dock. No further details are available.
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Merritt Sails for Manila on Newport
General Wesley Merritt, military governor of the Philippines, sails from San Francisco aboard the Newport toward Manila. He travels with Astor light battery and Third United States Artillery detachments as crowds bid farewell. The Newport will try to overtake transports after Honolulu and avoid Spanish naval contact.
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Merritt to reach Manila and assume governor general
General Merritt plans to arrive in Manila by July 25 or August 1 at the latest. His installation as governor general will be low key with minimal ceremony. In his proclamation he will assure the people that forms of worship and churches will not be interfered with and that property will not be confiscated to counter Spain's agents' representations.
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Dewey Cablegram Details Cavite Tensions and Aguinaldo’s Position
The afternoon release quotes Admiral Dewey reporting no change since June 15. It notes five German, three British, one French and one Japanese warships in port, insurgents closing on Cavite city, and Aguinaldo arriving May 19 with 13 staff. He is said to be at Cavite near the arsenal under guard, with friendly relations to Dewey and personal talks only.
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Navy Department
Cavite
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Admiral Dewey
Railway trestle damaged near Aguadores in Cuban action
Dispatch from Santiago dated June 27 reports Spanish forces blew the western abutment of the Aguadores railway trestle at 4 a.m. after days of attempts. The Gloucester shelled the area to guard the crossing as Cubans moved toward the coast, aiming to block Spanish disruption.
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Altares
Water supply cut off in Santiago demand at our mercy
June 29 report says Santiago's water supply is cut off near Siboney. Gen. Wheeler forwards official report detailing Wood's and Young's commands clashing with Spaniards. Wheeler praises officers for courage and rejects ambush claims, stating the attack was premeditated from information available the night before.
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Support for colleges proposed grants to states
Washington, D. C. June 29 Secretary of the Interior Bliss approved a recommendation that each state and territory receive 24009 dollars for agricultural and mechanical colleges for the fiscal year ending June 30 1899. Funds are provided under the 1890 act to advance these colleges.
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Not Every Man Uses Carter's Cough Balsam
Not every man has a cough nor is it every man wise enough to take Carter s Cough Balsam and get rid of it. But there s all of them who do. Twenty five cents large size fifty cents Carter and Sherburne low priced drug store Merrimack and Bridge streets.
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