Epitome of the Dispatches From A Week’s News
A roundup notes free bathing facilities planned in Portland and a 83 pound salmon shipped to Omaha. Reports say Santiago’s water supply cut, Spanish troops starved, and Manila dispatches predict fierce fighting once American troops arrive. Mines near Guantanamo cleared by Dolphin fleets. St Paul and Terror clash off San Juan with casualties. Blockade expanded to 500 miles of Cuban coast. 9,000 troops sail for Santiago from Tampa. Sub Argonaut completes 200 mile Chesapeake test as Simon Lake touts harbor mine defenses.
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Armada Destroyed Off Cuba as Nations Celebrate
Glorious news from Cuba spurs celebration as Admiral Sampson destroys Cervera's fleet near Santiago. The Spanish ships Cristobal Colon Almirante Oquendo Infanta Maria Teresa Vinecaya and two torpedo boats are sunk. One American killed, many Spanish prisoners, and Sampson plus Shafter push toward surrender of Santiago de Cuba.
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Watson's Eastern Squadron Prepares for stewards
The navy department announced the Cadiz squadron paid Suez tolls and would move eastward though repairs may slow them. Commodore Watson’s Eastern squadron arrives off Santiago after briefings with Admiral Sampson and may occupy four months if the war lasts that long. Potentially, Dewey benefits from Spanish delays as Merritt forces near the Philippines.
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First Manila Expedition Reaches Cavite
The American troopships City of Sydney City of Peking and Australia convoyed by the Charleston have arrived at Cavite after capturing the Ladrone islands and leaving men there. The Spanish governor and other officials captured were brought to Cavite. United States troops have begun disembarking at Cavite.
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Naval and military notes from the war front
The president seeks more volunteers. Captain P T Cooper elected to command the cruiser Chicago. Egypt orders Admiral Camara to remove the Spanish fleet from Port Said for neutrality violations. Camara is expected to continue the voyage after canal dues payments. Military telegraph stations connect Shafter’s operations with the department near Aguadores via the French cable. Corporal Hucht and seven men near Santiago return to camp after observing Spaniards. Camps near Santiago face hard conditions with rain and scarce blankets. Cubans loot unused blankets. A master stroke enables the purchase of 2,000 tons of coal at Port Said to fuel Dewey’s squadron and other vessels through the Mediterranean.
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County plans July road convention to improve Clatsop highways
Astoria Clatsop county court moves to convene a two day meeting July 20 21 with road district representatives to chart better year round highways. The aim is to relieve farmer hardship from poor roads as farming grows in the county. Harrisburg Oregon July 2 Charles Turner is shot and killed near the Summerville farm by T M Melfrath following jealousy concerns.
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Assault on Santiago Opens With Land and Sea Attack
July 2 dispatches report General Lawton seizing El Galley and forts at the harbor entrance as the fleet bombards Morro Castle with Vesuvius dynamite guns. Spanish guns fire on advancing American troops in a hard fight across the outer works and near Siboney, with hundreds wounded and a heavy American toll anticipated.
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Cuban Forces Transfer and Movements Reported
An official dispatch confirms 2000 of Garcia's Cubans returned to Acerraderos on transports from San tiago to disrupt Spanish reinforcements and prevent retreat toward the west. General Pando leads 8400 troops with cattle near Marntanillo en route to Santiago. Brig. Gen. Penning to Atlanta. Brooke remains in command at Chickamauga. Germany-Hong Kong note discusses Manila handover to a neutral commander, rejected by the American view.
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Opposing Armies Near Santiago Stir War News
Washington reports show Spanish force about 14 000 entrenched near Santiago behind barbed wire and in blockhouses while American 18 000 with 4 000 Cubans press the advance. Shafter lands siege guns but relies on Sampson to neutralize Spanish ships. reinforcements from Manzanillo Holguin threaten the flank.
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Preparations for general advance on Santiago Cuba underway
From Rio Guama near Kingston on July 1, American forces push toward Santiago de Cuba. Wheeler commands front with 18,000 troops. Chaffee’s brigade moves to a crucial position. Artillery uses 5.2 inch guns with dynamite shells. rear lines coordinate with Shafter and Sampson. News notes diet and hygiene orders, and overall troop confidence remains high.
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Senate grants thanks to common seamen and soldiers
In a historic session the senate passed a resolution thanking common seamen and private soldiers of the army. Patriotic speeches praised the service and sacrifices of those on land and sea.
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Expedition to Santiago Aims From Tampa Under Snyder Command
Washington reports orders for a large army expedition from Tampa. About 10,000 soldiers of the Second Division Fourth Army Corps under Brigadier General Snyder plus six batteries sail for Key West and then to Santiago, joining a naval convoy. General Miles plans to move toward Santiago within a week.
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Manila Situation Tense As Germany Reluctant To Bombard
Reports from Manila indicate Germany will not permit bombardment, provoking irritation in the American fleet. Admiral Dewey plans a capitulation demand once reinforcements arrive, and a base of operations may form at Boling. German promises remain unconfirmed amid fears for noncombatants.
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