Glorious Victory in Naval Battle Near Santiago
The report chronicles Admiral Sampson’s fleet engaging Cervera’s squadron off Santiago de Cuba on July 3 4. It details the destruction of Vizcaya Oquendo and the retreat of the Spanish flagship to a fatal end near the Morro battery, with American ships Indiana Texas Massachusetts Oregon and Gloucester delivering decisive blows.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Admiral Lampoon
Aguadores
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Morro
Kreklyo
Erwra
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Ilis
Cristobal Colon
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Cervera
Lawa
Texas
Towa
Oregon
Massachusetts
Brooklyn
Infanta Maria Teresa
Spain
Maria Teresa
Vizcaya
West
New York
Sampson Ae le Cane
Gloucester
Tiaat
Barbor
Senk
Moore
Thea
Morru
Wainright
Nelson
Iowa
Eulato
Vizcays
Lows
Masemechnusetts
Santiago
Ano
Eulate
Relea
Dndians
Shell
Kulate
Elimaltamedalymp
Cervera Passed the Bay In Which the Hjypends
de Perate
Iindione
Lowa
Simee
Cristula
Colon
Santiagy
Coton
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Lowe
First Philippines Expedition Reaches Destination
The Zafiro arrived after leaving Cavite on July 1. American transports City of Sydney City of Pekin and Australia, conveyed by the Charleston, reached Cavite June 30 and left men on the Ladrone Islands. Spanish governor and officers were brought to Cavite. US troops began operations at Cavite on July 1.
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Washington
Nove Department
Dewey
McCuleeh
Mong Kong
Cavite
Aguinalde
Feader
Permiestan
Nanshan
Aquimahio
Merecostian
Santiague
Ora
Tempe
Foorth Ermy Corps
Sreyder
Maree Hieht
Navy
Fampeon
Bicebee
Fan Joan
Puerto Rica
Pnaniah
Terror
Stras
Paul
Gien
Lawton
Santiago de Cobo
Kingston
Jamaica
Cnews
Caney
Santiago
Kaiquiri
Duragua
Relief for Dewey gains troop reinforcements voyage
Washington reports Admiral Dewey revived reinforcements from San Francisco amounting to 2500 soldiers under Dee Anderson. The Newport steamer with 400 sailors and Marines is bound for Manila with Maj. Gen Wesley Merritt and staff aboard. Crowds watch as the fleet departs Honolulu and Manila bound voyage proceeds amid signals and cheers.
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Washington
San Francisco
Newport
Wesley Merritt
Philippines
Astor
Third
United States Artillery
Signal Corps
Manila
Merritt
Battle report from Camp Juragua on June 3–7
Writings from Camp Juragua describe Maj. Gen. Shafter's officers confirming an attack planned for dawn on June 7 near Biboney. Cavalry under Col. Werls and Col. Young with supporting units prepared positions as the enemy was observed three miles from Biboney and a night march continued toward Sevilla Abely.
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Wihreeler
Gem
Shafter
Silene
Joragus
Jone
Homer
Eiveh
Bibeney Wiragvasnot
Dovneht
Sevilla Abely
Herselves
Biboney
Fiboney
Cormpandal
Blockade Extended Off Cuban Coast 30 Miles Expanded
Washington reports a presidential proclamation extending the blockade along about 30 miles of Cuban coastline. The plan enlarges the area fourfold, adding ports Meozanille Trinkiod and Tunon West of Trinvlad, with Cleafueges already under blockade and naval patrols increased to protect the line.
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Washington
Tole
Coben
Spanish defense stiffens near Santiago after Cuban aid
Dispatches describe General Shafter’s forces and 6 000 Cuban auxiliaries advancing toward Santiago Cuba as Spanish troops prepare a final stand. The maneuvers push along the main road with enemy concealed in thick woodlands as the battle nears.
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Joragua
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Pre
Santiago
Marne
Linares
de Fener
Sombago
Elebt
Henontes
Mayo del Bete
Marly
Wheeler led Twenty Third Cavalry Glory at Santiago
General Joseph Wheeler details the heavy combat near Santiago during the Cuban campaign. He commends Captain White, Hebert, and Galbraith for bravery, notes Maj. Bell's final words, and honors Lieut. Brown and Captain Know for continuing under fire. Casualty figures for the First and Tenth Cavalry are listed. Wheeler reflects on reconnaissance gained and enemies’ losses.
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Wood
Youngs
Brown
Santiago
Britain Signals Sympathy With United States
London July 1 It is said the marquis of Salisbury's Wednesday night speech was intended to hint that Great Britain sympathizes with the United States and may have been prompted by Germany's alleged stance in the Philippine question.
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Cardenas
Babla Honda
Cienfuegos
William McKinley
United States
United States of America
Cape Frances
Cape Crag
San Juan
Eland
Puerto Rico
William M’kinley
United States of Amer
London
Marquis of Salisbury
Great Britain
Germany
Government Receipts Hit 15.5 Million in June
Government receipts for June totaled about 15.5 million dollars and the current fiscal year shows cumulative receipts around 304.8 million dollars.
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Washington
Three Manila Expeditions Form Upward Totals to Manila
A telegram from Maj. Gen. Otis in San Francisco details three active Manila expeditions. First, May 33 with US officers and 256 men led by Gen. Anderson. Second, June 15 with 134 officers and 242 men under Gen. Greene. Third, June 2 with 197 officers and 4 450 men commanded by Gen. McArthur, total 70 officers and 10 464 men. Niagara Falls to celebrate Independence Day as a public holiday inspired by Anglo American alliance moves. Canadian towns may follow.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Otis
San Francisco
Manila
Anderson
Greene
McArthur
Buffalo
Niageara Falla
Ont
Hill
Cannda
Anglo American Alliance
Niagara Falls
Consecration of Rt. Rev. Alexander Christie Observed
St Paul reports the consecration of Rt. Rev. Alexander Christie former rector of St. Stephen's parish as bishop of the Vancouver sacramental see. The ceremony took place at the cathedral in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
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St. Paul, Minn
Alexander Christie
St. Stephen's Parish
Minneapolis
Vancouver
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