Marines Defeat Spaniards in Guantanamo Jungle Battle
A cable report describes a Marine expedition at Camp Me-Calla Guantanamo Bay where about 300 officers and men allied with Cuban guides attacked a larger Spanish force. More than 100 Spaniards lay dead, two Marines and one American wounded. They captured eighteen Spanish prisoners, a lieutenant, and weapons including Mauser rifles and a signaling heliograph. The mission destroyed the water tank supply, captured the señal device, and routed the enemy in a valley, with heavy casualties on the Spaniards and a decisive American victory.
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Nicolas
Maesdap
Camp Me- Calla
Guantanamohar
Atiletes
Walker
Company D
Emott
Lieut
Lucas
Bannon
Spicer
Neville
Shaw
Maloney
Magill
Inzate
Hullet
Baronet
Spanish Fleet Confirmed Encircled in Santiago Harbor
Admiral Sampson reports the Spanish fleet remains blockaded in Santiago harbor with all ships present. He dismisses rival sightings as spurious and asserts no vessels escaped to the west. Lieutenant bites and details are unclear.
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Tieutenant
Bine Seca-Cervera
Sampson Hes
Navy Department
Santiago
Arcent
West Lidies
Bite
Reports on Spanish Fleet Sightings at Santiago Harbor
Admiral Sampson and Ent Lieut Bine provide official accounts of the harbor survey near Santiago. Sampson mentions observing the Spanish fleet with limited ship visibility. Bine conducted a full detour of the harbor and positively identified three Spanish ships from ashore via smaller boats.
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Tag Sriy
Harber
Santiago
Sampson
Navy Department
United States
Ent Lieut Bine
Fort Cai manerea demolished by naval bombardment
Brick fort and earthworks at Cai man erea at the end of the railroad leading to Guantanamo city were demolished Wednesday by bombardment by the battleship Texas the Marblehead and Suwanee. The Texas and Marblehead shelled the fort and earthworks for about an hour and a half driving Spaniards from the works while St Paul provided supporting fire.
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Caimanera
Guantanamo
Texas
Mazinehead
Suwanee
Marblehead
Vesuvius Destroys Fort With Silent Dynamite Shells
A U S dynamite cruiser Vesuvius fired three 200 pound shells packed with gun cotton at a western Santiago fort, causing massive ground upheaval and destruction within hundreds of feet. Admiral Sampson reported the test demonstrated the ship's devastating power in actual warfare, with no initial flash or noise.
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Vesuvius
Santiago
Fort
United States
Sampson
Santiago Harbor
Vesuvizs
Disorder at Chickamauga Prompts Georgia Governor Inquiry
Governor Atkinson of Georgia has ordered a thorough investigation into alleged widespread lawlessness at Chickamauga Park. Reports claim disreputable dens and wind tiger activity. If findings confirm, he will urge federal officials to deploy troops and restore order. Gen. 1 reportedly offers to detail a regiment if feasible.
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Evers
Gov. Atkinson
Georgia
Walker Gewar
Ghickamanga Park Reservation
Tial
Herte
Fe Goverar
Kinley
Gone to Mantla Second Division of Army of Occupation Sails West
The article reports 3 000 to 4 000 American soldiers sailing from San Francisco to Manila aboard four transports the Ching Celon Zealandit and Senator amid cheers from 100 000 spectators. Earlier notes recount strawberry thefts by soldiers and a new Homestead protection bill for service members in wartime with Spain.
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Uncle Sam
Sinon
Dens
Dewey
Ching
Celon
Zealandit
Senator
San Francisco
Pacific
Manila
California
United States
Spain
Havana Afloat With 50,000 Garrison Styles
Havana security reports claim a garrison of 50,000 including volunteers. Meats priced at 20 cents a pound while flour runs scarce. coal may run out in two weeks, risking darkness. Town defenses are strengthened with 200 shore guns and six 12 inch rifles as Mas Parra mobilizes 1,000 men for Spain. Capture may require 75,000 American troops.
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Whisham
Havana
Whigham
Cuba
Blanco
Meernits
Spain
Mas&0 Parra
Blanco's Rule Again Fails At Havana Battery Trap
Spanish Captain General Blanco pressed attempts to draw American warships within range of Havana batteries. He aimed a morning rush on Friday but achieved no improvement over prior tries, leaving the fleet's position and prospects largely unchanged.
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Blanco
America
Havana
Bushwhacking War Dreaded in Cuban Campaign
The Guantanamo section hints at bold Spanish attacks on U S troops and a looming bushwhacking war. Reports note no clear insurgent aid to Marines at Crest Lily, with reinforcements from ships, while jungle warfare expertise from the Marines may prove crucial against guerrillas.
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Guantanamo
United States
Spahish Guerrilas
Hobson Exchange Talks Authorized by Spanish Government
Governor General Blanco is empowered to receive proposals from the American Government for exchanging Lieut Hobson and Merrimac prisoners for Spaniards held in American prisons. A Hongkong dispatch reports many messages congratulating Admiral Dewey on his victory.
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Hobson
Blanco
Lieut
Merrimac
Diontejo
Hongkong
Admiral Dewey
Spanish Ships Engage Blockading Squadron Near Havana Harbor
Reports from Key West describe five Spanish ships running from the harbor mouth toward Havana, the American squadron opening fire but forced to retreat. The Spaniards then hid under batteries while the Americans pressed a renewed attempt to disrupt them. The incident involved Admiral Montejo, later captured by Dever, and the Spaniards surrendered the vessels to the American admiral.
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Key West
Havana Harbor
Tron
Wiscarried
Ente
Sehlew's Tribute to Hobson and Merri mac Heroes
Commodore Sehley praised Hobson for leading a forlorn hope and surviving peril. He urged recognition and promotion, saying Hobson’s name will endure among world heroes as long as memory lasts.
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Merrimac
Sehley
Hobson
Destination of Charleston Sails to Guaban Island
A San Francisco dispatch says the United States cruiser Charleston heads for Guaban Island in the Ladrone group controlled by Spain. The plan is to seize the area and establish a medaling station on Guaban.
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Cape Cod
United States
San Francisco
Richard BP. Leary
North Atlantic
Sqadron
John A. Howell
Charleston
Guaban
Spain
Reports Victories at Coast as U S Ships Withdraw
Field dispatch states American ships attempted to approach the mint coast but were compelled to withdraw in every instance by fire from the forts. Authorities claim decisive coastal defense amid ongoing tensions.
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Blanco
Madrid
Mint
Buying War Bonds Small Investors to Get First Crack
Reports show early applications indicate the $200 million bond issue will favor small investors. Subscriptions under $500 are prioritized, with allotments made after July 14 in ascending order of investment to ensure individuals, not banks, receive the bonds.
Government Bond Subscriptions Open at Small Denominations
A prominent banking house proposed to the Secretary of the Treasury to subscribe to 20,000,000 of new bonds at 204. Bonds must be sold at par and allotted to subscribers for smaller amounts, so the offer could not be entertained. Subscriptions for 20 bonus or multiples up to 50 will be charged as fast as received.
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Europe
Treasury Department
Sub-Treasury
Post Ofice
New. Fork
Chicago
Philadelpha
Boston
St Louis
Cincinnati
United States
Awealthy
Siready Coticud. Ree
Secretary of the Treasury
Fragmented early dispatches mix on Cuba war and officials
A jumble of quoted feverish lines from Philadelphia Ledger Cleveland Plain Dealer Philadelphia Times St Paul Dispatch Boston Globe and others mocks Cuba war plans. The garbled text hints at debates over Vera Cruz measles and troop readiness while belittling leaders and urging tougher uniforms.
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Simpson
Olves
Philadelphia Ledger
Cervera
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Santiago
San Juan
Madrid
Philadelphia Times
Spain
St. Paul
Sampson
Boston Globe
Gervera
Sr. Parl
Senate clears war revenue report amid quiet debate
The Senate approved the conference report on the war revenue bill after about four hours of discussion, with a decisive 43 to 10 to 22 vote. The House focused on advancing Newlands Hawaii annexation measures while passing a bill enabling volunteer soldiers to vote.
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Senate
Newlands
Hawaii
House
Wells
Naval Hospital Corp
Elawail.co
United States
silverite.Ney
Lodge
Mass
Claims Committee
Grosvenor
Ledge
Congress
Mrr
Morgan Ala
International American Bank
Pinal Zecion
United States Navy
House of Representatives
Uweu
Il. Au
Comemites
Wil
Dingter
Revenke
Revenke Ach Ray Fim Sintucl, Castallum, Fdelky and
Suuranty
Cor Tel
Dingtey
Niagan
Wuson
Dill
Cummack
Newfoundland Rod Fisheries Dive For Quits
The rod fisheries of Newfoundland are set to dive soon, with production surpassing nearly all other sectors. Exports average around 1,250,000 units per year, underscoring dominance in the industry.
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Newfoundland
German man seeks life insurance payout after accident
A European reader notes a German case where a man who loses a limb in an accident might claim full life insurance benefits. The report discusses eligibility rules and the insurer’s stance on premeditated self-harm as grounds to deny.
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