Doings of the Week From the Civilized World
Overseas dispatches report Santiago on the brink of famine as food is seized for the army and navy. The Marblehead shells Spanish positions near Santiago, with insurgents aiding on land. Ottawa confirms expulsion of Spanish officers from Canada. Admiral Sampson praises Ensign Palmer for nighttime reconnaissance near the batteries. The British consul protests mistreatment of Walter Bett in Puerto Rico. Exchange talks for Hobson and crew continue while Cervera delays action. Manila hosts foreign ships and news of battles near Jiguaní with Cuban prisoners. Russian Jews in Cincinnati fund battleship support.
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Steamer Skagit Chief Wrecks on Stickeen River Rock
In later news, the steamer Skagit Chief struck a rock in the Stickeen River and was wrecked. Reports note several incidents including troop movements toward Porto Rico and campaigns in Cuba, with details on naval actions, recruitment rules, and international diplomacy affecting the war effort.
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First land fight at Guantanamo ends with Marines under heavy attack
Lieutenant Hantington's Marines guarding the abandoned cable station at the harbor entrance fought a brutal 18 hour engagement with Spanish guerrillas and regulars starting Saturday afternoon. Four Marines were killed including Assistant Surgeon Gibbs, and 11 wounded. several others wounded or unaccounted for as dawn broke.
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Army of Invasion Sails from Key West to Cuba
The first division under General Shafter sails tonight from Key West for Santiago de Cuba. A convoy of 16 to 19 warships leads the transport fleet, with naval precautions in place to deter Spanish attacks. Troops expected to reach off Santiago by Wednesday night and begin landing by Thursday.
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Wreck at Glendale Kills Northbound Brakeman
Near tunnel No.5 eight miles north of Glendale a north bound freight derailed around 11:45 A M. Stephen D Willis brakeman was crushed to death after jumping from the locomotive carries with five cars leaving the engine tender and crew rioting to safety Al Veatch survived with minor injuries Engineer Dempsey and fireman escaped with minor wounds A wrecking crew and the victim’s father arrived after the crash.
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Lakes Are Clear in Port Townsend as Steamer Arrives
The Cottage City reports Lake Lindeman free of ice. Two steamers operate day and night to ferry miners across. Eight scows with supplies were smashed in the ice on Bennett, destroying all aboard. About 300 men reach Western Alaska via Yakutat bay. Rich diggings reported on the Alene river. Bam Roberts murderers punished with Fitzpatrick given life in San Quentin and accomplices Brooks and Corlett each sentenced to ten years.
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Senator Bacon Urges Move of U.S. Troops From South
Washington report states Senator Bacon of Georgia urged the president to remove United States forces from the yellow fever region in the South. The president referred the matter to Surgeon General Wyman for an expedited report on the contagion issue.
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War clouds over Transvaal Swaziland clashes loom
From London a Cape Town correspondent reports tension between the Transvaal and Swaziland with the Swazi king amassing 20,000 armed warriors. In San Francisco Alphonso Bowers plans to revive a three year suit against dredge builders alleging patent infringements, seeking 500000 in damages as the U S government readies its defense.
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Fort Monroe Bolstered as Warships Sighted Near Cape Henry
Newport News dispatch reports Fort Monroe on heightened alert after word from Cape Henry that Spanish warships were lurking nearby. Signals swept the bay toward Minneapolis, Dixie and Buffalo as gunners and troops rushed to posts and loaded long guns amid tense nighttime activity.
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Large U S Naval Convoy to Cuba Under Strong Fleet Escort
Washington reports cautious government plans for invasion of Cuba. About 25 000 troops to be transported under 16 warships led by the Indiana with a large convoy. Transports await naval protection before sailing to Florida then Cuba.
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Coast Comes Clear as U S Troops Prepare Invasion
Kingston Jamaica dispatch reports naval forces led by Rear Admiral Sampsons and Commodore Sohley have neutralized Cuban defenses around Santiago de Cuba. Merrimac sunk at channel entrance. Guantanamo harbor secured for land sea operations. Marines to land as Portland ships patrol 80 miles of coast awaiting army invasion.
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Engagement at Guantanamo Reported by Navy Bulletin
The first official confirmation of the Guantanamo engagement was issued by the naval department. Admiral Sampson downplays its importance, noting no landing but implying Marblehead holds the lower bay. Cable announces Marblehead Commander McCulla and Yankee Commander Brownson to seize the outer bay at daylight on the 7th.
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Monterey and Brutus Sighted Docking for Coal at San Diego
The U S steamer Monterey and coal consort Brutus were seen off San Diego at noon heading toward Honolulu and Manila. They anchored near Coronado Island and the coal banker respectively, with Paymaster Rogers noting they came for coal and water and would sail tomorrow afternoon for Honolulu. Germany to propose European conference talks on the Philippines. Spanish destroyer Terror reported 15 Porto Rican waters.
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Ship Sterling Wrecks On Reef Near Nusheyok River
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