Santiago Falls as U S Forces Capture City
Washington reported Santiago de Cuba is ours after a rapid around and bombardment by Miles Shafter and Sampson. Toral asked for terms, but Washington demanded unconditional surrender. Spanish troops to be sent back to Spain. Union forces captured Caney and San Juan, with heavy bombardment prompting final capitulation on July 14.
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Ammunition Costs in Battle Off Santiago Revealed
Lieut. Commander Speyers discusses naval action near Santiago noting U S ships faced high ammo costs. The Vizcaya ram attempt against the Brooklyn led to an 81 000 dollar shell mix of 8 inch 6 inch and smaller rounds. An 8 inch shell fired by the Brooklyn raked the Vizcaya, killing eighty Spaniards as 13 inch shells from the Oregon caused intense damage.
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Spanish American War Triumphs and Aftermath at Santiago
Private McNeil of the U S M C aboard the Brooklyn recounts the battle with the Cristobal Colon in which Chief Yeoman Ellis was killed. Schley, on the bridge, vowed to pursue the Colon to Spain. Bennington sent to investigate a supposed Spanish privateer near British Columbia. Batteries are reported smashed. the Spaniards resisted bravely while American shells caused many fatalities. Brooklyn prepares to dock the Iowa and remove a Spanish shell from its armor. A New York physician suggests using liquid air to cool a nearby building near Santiago to combat fever. A wrecking crew may salvage the Cristobal Colon.
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Dewey's Quick Capture of Grand Island in Philippines
Admiral Dewey secured Grand Island at Subig Bay with no Allied casualties as Col. Rio and 500 Spanish troops were captured. U.S. forces seized 600 Mauser rifles, 40 000 rounds, and a Hotchkiss gun after rapid bombardment and a swift landing followed by the Spanish surrender. Aguinaldo reported insurgent control nearby as German vessel Irene blocked further attack.
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Spain Sees Sagasta Resign Amid Cabinet Crisis
Prime Minister Sagasta tendered his resignation and that of the cabinet as Spain faces a ministerial crisis over peace overtures. The upheaval signals possible reconstruction while Andres de la Reina reports unspecified implications for policy. In a separate note, yellow fever reaches American forces near Santiago, with over a hundred cases feared amid rains and floods.
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Siboney Burned by Army Health Authorities
The town of Siboney was set ablaze by order of army health authorities. Nearly all of its fifty buildings along the bluff were burned to clear unhealthy camps and drive away Cuban followers deemed a nuisance to hospital staff, sending residents to hillside caves for shelter.
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Prisoners Quartered on Seavey's Island After Rescue
Spaniards from the auxiliary cruiser St Louis are moved to Seavey’s Island hospital and stockade, with only Cervera and his officers remaining away. Two marines’ Gatling guns loom over the enclosure as the Manila action and Subig bay events unfold, while Dewey’s forces push toward Grand Island and Porto Rico plans gain momentum amid Santiago fights. Wounded report few amputations, and Blanco allegedly attempted suicide after news of Cervera’s fleet loss.
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Army Leaders Fear Yellow Fever Siege Risks
General Miles reports steps to isolate yellow fever patients and move refugees away to stop spread. Surgeon General Sternberg warns against prolonged sieges at Santiago, citing near certainty of a general fever outbreak if troops endure conditions. He favors accepting some gunfire losses over risking a broader epidemic.
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Mail for Soldier Boys Misaddressed Delays Mail
The Post Office Department reports trouble forwarding mail to army and navy due to improper addresses. Letters often lack company or regiment, risking dead letter status. Public should include company and regiment on envelopes to ensure prompt delivery.
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Navy
Head money for Jackies paid for destroying Cervera fleet
Government to pay about 200000 dollars as head money to brave officers and sailors who destroyed Cervera’s fleet. Admiral Sampson is to receive over 10000 dollars, Commodore Schley around 4000. Captains Taylor, Evans, Phillip, Chadwick, Higginson, Clark and Cook may get about 2500 each. After officers are paid, the remainder goes to stokers and sailors, possibly twenty dollars each. Shafter denies Cuban atrocities claims as false.
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Clark
Cook
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