Spain Moves to Strike Cadiz in New War Plan
June 28 report describes a bold naval push toward Cadiz as Commodore Watson’s squadron targets the Spanish coast, with potential reinforcement from Schley if Camara’s ships return. The president extends the Cuba blockade to the southern coast and Puerto Rico, aiming to end the war with minimal loss of life.
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Spain
Atlantic Ocean
Santiago
Dewey
Manila
Board of Naval Experts
Hampton Roads
Cadiz
Cervera
Oee
Watson
Camara
Montojo
Mapnip
Suez Canal
Wasmvaroy
Cuba
Cape Frances
Cape ‘Uz
Ia Juan
Porto Rico
Missouri Populists face clash over July state convention
In St Louis on June 8, Missouri populists prepare for a sharp contest at the July 7 state convention between middle-of-the-road conservatives and fusionists. Chairman Rozelle notes no negotiations toward coalition have been received or discussed, and conservative populists aim to prevent the bolting faction that has called a national convention.
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St. Louis
Rozelle
Political Turmoil Linked to Party Organization in Ohio
An item notes that on September 4 in Cincinnati, actions by party organizers in Ohio aimed to alter arrangements and trade with the Republicans. The brief suggests internal maneuvering within state party structures affecting cross party dealings.
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Cincinnati
Commodore Watson to Lead Newark Fleet for Spain Attack
The navy announced Commodore Watson sails today aboard the Newark to join Sampson. He will command an armored squadron including Iowa Oregon Yosemite Yankee Dixie and the auxiliaries Scandia Abarenda Alexander off the Spanish coast. Commissioned to support Cuba and correct Cadiz fleet moves, Howell will reinforce Havana’s blockade with the larger ships. The start is likely around July Fourth, with coalier ships already en route to Newport News for outfitting.
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Washieton
Navy Department
Spain
Watson
Newark
Sampson
Iowa
Oregon
Yosemite
Yankee
Dixie
Scandia
Abarenda
Alexander
Navy
Camara
Newport News
Commodore Watson
New World
Europe
Cadiz
Cuba
War Board
Havana
Long
Commodore Howell
New England
Cuban
Editors Head to Omaha for Exposition Trip
A large group of Missouri and Kansas newspaper men traveled from Kansas City to Omaha to attend the exposition as guests of the Missouri Pacific railway. The journalists all live along the Missouri Pacific lines and were escorted on the special train.
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Omaha
Kansas City
Missouri and
Kansas
Missouri Pacific Railway
Missouri Pacific
Owala Vna
Battle of La Quasina Faces Rough Riders in Cuba
Four troops of the First Cavalry and eight of Roosevelt's Rough Riders attacked about 2,000 Spanish soldiers near Santiago de Cuba. American losses totaled 16 killed and 60 wounded or missing, while Spanish casualties were heavier with 37 confirmed dead and many more likely. General Wood and Colonel Roosevelt led the defense and counterattack, turning the tide after a brutal ambush.
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Dougherty
W. T. Erwin
First Cavalry
Dix
York
Bejork
Kolbe
Ber Mn
Lenmock
Tenth Cavalry
Corporal White
Veral
Young
Col. Wood
Rough Riders
Juxasua
Cuba
Kingston
Jamaica
la Quasina
Col. Roosevelt
Col
Roosevelt
Santiago
Wants the Philippines and Spain's war end
Loxpon June 26. Spain hopes to regain the Philippines as the war ends. Spain believes intervention is unlikely and must settle its troubles domestically. A June 28 report from Washington says the president will stay in the capital until Cuba stabilizes. A Wasumetox dispatch notes Germany's stance on the Philippines was definitively settled in a cabinet meeting.
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Loxpon
Spain
Philippines
Duke of
Shafter praised by McKinley and Alger for campaign progress
Washington dispatches report President McKinley and Secretary Alger voiced strong approval of General Shafter and his army as the campaign progresses. A cable from the President praised the troops, while Alger affirmed Shafter's self reliance and leadership, noting reinforcements will be sent promptly.
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Alger
Bo Far
Washietoy
McKinley
Shafter
Gen. Shafter
Associated Press
U S Likely to Demand Spain Cede Cuba Porto Rico Philippines
A Washington cabinet member says no peace proposal will be entertained unless it includes Spain's absolute relinquishment of sovereignty over Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippine islands. He adds the United States intends to eradicate Spanish influence in these territories and will not permit Spain to negotiate future terms regarding them.
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New York
the Tribune
Washington
United States
Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
Alleged Plot of Sagasta in Crisis Coalition Plan
London reports that after the cortez closes Premier Sagasta intends to form a coalition government from monarchical parties including Campos and Polavieja. The plan would declare a peninsula wide siege, reinforce garrisons at Carlist and republican centers, and seek peace terms from a friendly nation, likely France or Russia.
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London
Sagasta
Marshal Campos
Polavieja
France
Russia
Money Orders No-Stamp Rule Will Save Fees
June 25 report states money order business nearly halted by July 1, but treasury and post office officials agree stamps need not be affixed to domestic money orders. Law interpreted to require only a value add charge when issued. Also, express companies offer 25 percent reductions for personal shipments to soldiers. A wreck near Tupelo, Miss kills five soldiers from Col Torreys Rough Riders regiment.
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New York
Treasury
Post Office Departments
American
National
Express Companies
United States Army
Navy
United States
Col.Torrey
Cheyenne
Wyo
Tampa
Tupelo
Miss
Colored volunteers sought to fix enlistment bias in war defense
Washington dispatches report Representative Hull Iowa introducing a bill to create auxiliary colored volunteers for occupation and defense of distant territories. The plan recruits those naturalized by the fourteenth amendment, appoints officers by the president, and fields a three year term with strict eligibility rules and pay. Provisions also cover ad jutants quartermasters and a medal appropriation along with clerks for Cuban mail and transport updates.
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Hull
Iowa
I Alands
United States
District of Columbia
Kansan
Industrial Commission
Washioton
Kansasa
New
Kansas
Senator Baker
Col
BR. A. Fredericks
White House
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Miles
Wasmineros
Volunteer Army
Washington
Wasutyetox
Newcomb
Hodgson
Senate
Frye
Navy Department
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Mania
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