Havana Crisis Sparks Rumblings and Rebels Nearing Violence
A British observer reports Havana in terror with Captain General Blanco threatening shooting of dissidents without trial. The Orden publico threatens revolt for rations as Spanish troops guard the city amid famine rumors and possible American bombardment. Insurgent reinforcements gather as Garcia's 3,000 men join 5,000 more near Juragua, aiming to advance toward Havana with U.S. support and planned coordinated action against Santiago and surrounding areas.
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Havana
Associated Press
Talbot
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Batabauo
United States
Morro Castle
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La Lucha
Santiago Soon To Be Attacked by U S Forces
Orr Barquirr reports from Kingston via Jamaica that the Third and Ninth cavalry guard the shore material while other regiments rush toward Santiago de Cuba. Official plans anticipate operations before the city next Wednesday with storms potentially interrupting army fleet communications. Juragua and Bajquiri offer unprotected approaches. General Shafter praises officers in charge of the landing under unprecedented conditions.
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Madrid dispatch on Admiral Camara squadron to the Philippines
A Madrid dispatch reports Admiral Camara's squadron will leave Port Said today for the Philippine Islands. The minister of marine Senor Amon is quoted as saying the squadron is strong enough to defeat Dewey's ships. Madrid hopes Manila can resist until Camara's arrival.
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Admiral Camara
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Dewey
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Trouble in landing at Sagua Cuba on voyage to harbor
A press dispatch from Playa del Este dated June 27 reports the Vixen and Gloucester carrying 300 Cubans successfully landing at Sagua six miles east. Spaniards fired briefly and retreated as the rescuing boats reached the scene, securing the main group.
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La.m
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Gloucester
Sagua
Sagasta Seeks Peace After Peninsula Siege
Madrid dispatch says Premier Sagasta aims to prompt a crisis from a monarchial ministry and proclaims the peninsula under siege while appealing to a friendly nation likely France or Russia to obtain terms for peace.
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Sagasta
France
Russia
Transports sail for Manila with 4000 troops aboard
San Francisco dispatch reports ships City of Para Ohio Morgan City and Indiana flagship sailing at 9 30 a m carrying about 4000 troops bound for Manila.
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Para
Ohio
Morgan City
Indiana
Manila
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