Schley Traps Cervera at Santiago Harbor in War Update
Reports from Washington and Madrid state Admiral Cervera is blockaded at Santiago de Cuba. Commodore Schley and Sampson guard the harbor entrance to prevent escape while Spain risks starvation unless relief fleets arrive. Spanish officials admit the fleet is imprisoned and cannot break out.
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Spain
Medina
Cervera
Washington
Navy Department
Sentiago de Guba
Schley
Santiago
Cape Verde
Gomnindere Schler
London Daily Mail
Madrid
Admiral Cervera
Ingymmenicado
Éseur
Morro-Castle
Barrow Inlet
Sampson
Schler
Santiago de Cala
Canot
Ines
Cerver
Santiego
Mary
Forces Said to Be Ready for War in Spain Crisis
Dispatches from Gastillo suggest Spain resists joining the ministry and Sugaeta pushes for the initial favorable moment. Spain aims to retain the Philippine Titanis for future political maneuvers. A separate note details U S Army Bakeries contracting for BLK crackers and flour shipments as Roosevelt's Rough Riders march toward front lines. Seventy right second sergeants will be appointed by the President following battalion measures.
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Gastillo
Senor Sugaeta
Comstilla
Spain
Messare
War Bulletins and Allied War Updates From General View
Reported Spanish troop strength in Porto Rico and Cuba amid U S naval actions. British and Spanish tensions cited with potential alliance talks. Auxiliary fleet grows to ninety nine vessels plus transports. revenue cutters and cruisers in Cuban blockading force. Incidents include a Texas train seizure threat and a powder mill explosion near Cartagena. Manila defenses and Philippine insurgent chief Aguinaldo's proclamation noted.
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France
Great Britain
United States
Nmder
Cuban
Mrnia
Annepelis Academy
Reading
Aguivelo
Manila
Admiral Dewey
Cardenas Attack Described With Cuban and U S Combat
Cuban refeste Castro reports severe damage at Cardenas after an attempted American attack to capture three gunboats. He recounts Winslow hit by gunboat fire, two enemy vessels destroyed, port ruins, and civilians fleeing. Santiago Guantanamo actions include St Louis and Wompatack engaging cables, batteries firing, and successful cable cutting amid bombardment.
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Cardenas
Winslow
Key Westy
Carden
Castro
St. Louis
Santiags
Santiago
St Louis
Guantanamo
Morro
Dewey blocks German landing at Manila amid tensions
A dispatch reports Admiral Dewey refused to permit German provisions to land from a German ship near Manila. The consul warned force might be used to land under German protection, but Dewey threatened to fire on the cruisers. The Navy confirms the blockade remains, amid fears of Spanish force and shortages in Mantle.
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Maupilesors
Navy Department
Dewey
Harbor at Santiago and Manila food rumors amid war notes
In wartime chatter Manila residents allegedly turn to horseflesh while Dewey nears Manila. Spanish bombardment hits Cebu and a reported 100 natives die near Tende. U.S. forces muster 200000 men as war plans advance. War Department denies soldiers or contractors joining the army. Kingston report says Cuba may fall within a month due to fuel shortages.
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Dewey
Cebu
Tende
Malia A
Iespa
United States Powder Works
Neuc Vorer
McKinley Calls 75,000 More Volunteers for US Army
Washington dispatch reports President McKinley issues a proclamation for 75,000 additional volunteers to join the existing 125,000, bringing total forces to about 290,000 with both regulars and volunteers. Enlistment opens to all qualified men, regardless of militia background, across states and territories.
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Tegu
Congress
United States of America
Kingdom of Sofia
Brandet
United States
Wiliam McKinley
Apel
District of Columbia
War Department
William Weinlet
William BR Day
Washington
Cubs
Porto Rico
Madrid
STARTS FOR MANILA EXPEDITION LEAVES SAN FRANCISCO
The Manila expedition departs San Francisco to reinforce Admiral Dewey in the Philippines with 7,600 troops aboard the Charleston and other ships. Monterey delays for ammunition, while three steamers Pekin Australia and City of Sydney sail, and a transport fleet heads toward Hong Kong to rendezvous.
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Dewey
Charleston
Manila
Hononin
Philippines
Dewer
Monterey
Sap Brencisea
Lien Carlin
Steamers to Manila Economy Sees Slower Transit
A vessel was sighted descending while troops cheered in the Andes, with Admiral Dewey’s tramph soon to follow Charleston. The voyage is expected to take about twenty days, slower than Pekin Sydney or Australia, as officials curb heavy cargo speeds. The War Department seeks other steamers for transport San Francisco Manila and currently uses five ships. If Congress grants American registry to Northern Pacific ships, their entire fleet could serve the government on reasonable terms.
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Pekin
Sydney
Australia
War Department
San Francisco
Manila
Congress
Northern Pacific Steamship Company
Havana in Dire Need Described in Letters Via Mexico
Desperate reports from Havana note scarce provisions, with horse meat being eaten as rations dwindle after army seizure of stock. Insurgent bands dominate interior regions while Spaniards move northward. A Spanish military line runs along the Hogans to Batabano railway as coal shortages halt gas works and coal dependent factories.
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México
Havana
Meade
Hogans
Batabano
Gea Bilarco
Spain and Cuba War Talks Move toward Unity
General Blanca asserts provisions will be relieved soon and urges confidence that Spain will not abandon Cuba. General Arolas, Havana commander, claims better readiness to repel an attack. Spaniards strive to win Cuban favor while a manifesto calls Spaniards abroad to unite against a common enemy.
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Blanca
Spain
Arolas
Havana
Tos
Cuba
President imposes censors on war secrets
President McKinley forms a two person censor team over war secrets to be held by Secretary Long and Secretary Alger while other cabinet members receive only war news approved for public release. The measure aims to control information amid ongoing military matters.
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McKinley
Long
Navy Department
Alger
Enbint
Okie
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