Torpedo Boat Winslow Attacks Spanish Forces Off Cuban Coast
In the Cuban coast engagement near Cardenas the torpedo boat Winslow, aided by Wilmington and others, engaged Spanish gunboats and shore batteries. Three officers and several crew members were wounded, with five dead reported aboard the Winslow. The battle opened mid afternoon as Spanish boats approached the harbor, and American ships fired with heavy casualties on the opposing side.
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Bean
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Aline
Pedras Island
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Machias
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Five American Sailors Die In Cuban Harbor Action
May 12 telegram from Key West reports five sailors killed in an action off Carde nas harbor near Havana aboard the torpedo boat Winona. ensign Worth Hagley and four other crewmen named as dead with several wounded. survivors reach the United States next morning for burial.
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May
Navy Department
Cuban
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Pla
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Leutenant
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Wiliam Patterson
Daniel W. McKeown
Airat Claw
Urived
Matson
Bissed
San Juan bombardment report from Admiral Sampson
May 12 1 9 0 San Juan bombardment details from Admiral Sampson describe a three hour engagement with fort batteries in Puerto Rico. The attack wounded several sailors and damaged positions while causing no major ship losses. Sampson notes the battle used only part of his fleet and questions the reason for the dispatch reaching St Thomas.
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Toto Freday
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St. Thomas
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Admiral Lampoon
Navy Department
Iowa
San Juan de Puerto Rios
Trantoh West Inties
San Juan de Puerto Hien
Madrid
Senor Sagatista
Senor Salmeron
Spain
Salmeron
Yankees
Union
San Juan de Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Battle at Cabanas near Key West rocks Cuban invasion group
The transport steamer Gavele from Tampa engaged Spanish forces at Cabanas in Pinar del Rio Province after landing nearshore. American troops and Cuban insurgents, aided by gunboats, repelled Spanish fire and land fighting ensued with casualties on both sides. Mission deemed accomplished.
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Fla
Manth
Tran
Gavele
Cole
Cabanas
Pinar del Rio
Tampa
J. Dorset
Vessels and Men in the Cardenas Battle
Reports detail the Cuban coast engagement against San Juan defenses. Listed are ships such as the New York Amphitrite Detroit Montgomery Wampatuck Porter and the gun crews engaged. Killed include Frank Witemark of the New York and Gers Mat of the Amphitrite.
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Ennemy
Iowa
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Iwe
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Waltern
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Sampson
Hetire
Ohipa
Spanish Torpedo Boat Destroyer Explodes Off Algeciras
A British steamer reports passing a Spanish torpedo boat destroyer guarding Algeciras bay when lights went out and the vessel blew up, sinking shortly after. The event adds to concurrent reports of naval action and the broader Manila and Havana theaters as Spain and the United States wage war.
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Globe
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Algeciras Bay
Straits
Battle at Cienfuegos ends in naval assault and cable cut
A May dispatch from Key West confirms a fierce engagement at Cienfuegos. The Marblehead and Nashville led an early morning strike to cut the Havana to Santiago cable, shells and rifle fire exchanged with Spanish troops, several Americans wounded, the shore battery silenced, the town set ablaze as ships forced retreat.
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Maw
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Hes
Hommaatore Remey
Key West
Cienfuegos
Kev Weer
Pla
United States
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Nashville
Cruivee
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Havana
Santiago
Cuba
Ie Man
Kegan
Belie
Elie Aml
John Davis
New York
Joba d. Denran
Fall River
Ernest Suntefaniek
Herman Hoehimester
Hemtrick
Robert Holts
Carter County
N.C
Daughters of the American Revolution Nurses Deployed
Four nurses from the Daughters of the American Revolution hospital corps head to the army hospital at Key West. Enrolled in the army, they are the first women to hold that distinction, selected by Dr. Anita Newcomb Metcalf. Two are daughters of the Revolution, Miss Alice Lyon and Mrs. Johoetta Sanger.
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Daughters of the American Revolution Hospital Corps
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Cate
Daughters of the Revolution
Alice Lyon
Pittsburgh
Johoetta Sanger
Baltimore
Why the Expedition Failed
An account of a failed landing operation near Cabanas during the Minar del Ree province action. Insurgent and Spanish forces clashed as the landing party failed to meet supplies and troops due to coastal communications and defense. One Spanish officer and three men were hit. a newspaper correspondent was wounded. American forces withdrew under fire.
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Key West Prepares for Possible Naval Maneuver
Key West officials report extraordinary precautions as naval units near Havana and Cuba camps stir speculation of a strategic operation. Washington dispatches and the presence of Admiral Sampson's fleet fuel rumors of a potential clash, with ships ordered to ready steam and authorities tightening security here.
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Havana
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Annd
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Spanish Cabinet Changes Not Connected To Move Toward Peace
Madrid dispatch confirms denial that cabinet reshuffles are tied to a move, with Sagasta to form a strong liberal line. Four ministers will retire due to personal reasons and policy differences, while Correa is expected to stay. Sagasta aims to keep a robust liberal ministry despite some leaders declining to take office.
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Grigsby’s Cowboy Cavalry Roster Issued
May 16 dispatches report navy and army movements in flux with secrecy orders from Secretary Long. Col Grigsby of the Third Cavalry announces Lt. Col S A Floyd of Helena Mont as a new regimental lieutenant colonel, with majors RE B Stewart and Leigh H French named for second and first squadrons. The unit prepares to depart for the west amid surgeon Whela’s alleged conduct.
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United States and Spain in Manila and Havana War Updates
Dispatches from Hong Kong and Manila report Admiral Dewey's forces tightening blockades and considering interventions as Spanish defenses at Manila Bay show strain. Reports from Havana describe bombardment near port fortifications and evolving Allied naval plans amid calls for joint Anglo American action.
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