Battle Near Santiago Reported After Spaniards Driven Back
Dispatches from June 25 describe a fierce engagement near Sevilla and Santiago de Cuba with Spanish forces occupying a strong hill position and later retreating toward Santiago. Casualties include Captain Capron and several officers. officers such as Major Brodie Captain Knox and Lieutenant Bryan are noted wounded.
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Imminent Battle Near Santiago as U S Forces Advance
A description from a June 24 report notes American troops poised to storm outer entrenchments east of Santiago de Cuba and reach the gates by Sunday. Cuban forces under Garcia and Castillo join in a 6,000-strong co operation with Americans. Report highlights shortage of horses for artillery and wagon trains as light siege batteries move toward Santiago.
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War Vessel Mails and Global Developments
The British battleship Triumphous sails to Lisbon on sudden orders to guard British interests amid potential war inquiries. Reports note Count and Countess Zoapoff arrested for an alleged poisoning plot against the czar and czarina. A Montana scaffold accident kills several. a lightning strike devastates the Great Western distillery in Peoria. News from Skagway and Santiago de Cuba covers oil discoveries, troop movements, and topographic conditions as American forces threaten Havana.
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Plan to attack Spanish coast discussed by Administration
Washington reports indicate a proposal to attack the coast of Spain is under informal discussion in the Administration though not yet a formal Cabinet item. The plan envisions using first rate battleships with colliers and support vessels to strike large Spanish coastal cities, with a cabinet official urging early orders for about ten battleships to proceed from Cuba for the mission.
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Three Hundred Americans in Siboney Action
Captain General Blanco reports near Siboney and Sevilla three hundred Americans engaged Spanish forces. Spaniards suffer three killed and three wounded while repelling the attack on General Ruben's camp. Spaniards seize ammunition and clothes. American warships bombard Casilda.
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Battle Flames Reach Santiago as U S Forces Advance
A dispatch from Cape Haytien reports heavy fighting around Santiago amid engagements by troops and ships as American forces push forward. No further details are available.
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Ministerial Crisis in Spain Reported After Queen Regent Visit
Maparip June 25 reports that after Prime Minister Sagasta visited the Queen Regent this afternoon a ministerial crisis had occurred. The dispatch notes the political turmoil and ongoing cabinet uncertainty in Spain.
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