Fourth of July in Washington After Santiago Victory
Reports from Washington narrate a sensational Fourth of July as the Spanish squadron under Cervera is destroyed at Santiago de Cuba and Admiral Dewey reports gains in the Philippines. Dispatches from Sampson and Shafter detail the siege, bombardment threats, and the surrender demand, with celebrations at the White House and growing naval and military mobilization.
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Dorat
Dewey Planned Manila Attack As Zafiro Reports
Hong Kong dispatch says Admiral Dewey planned to attack Manila on July 4 as the Zafiro left Cavite on July 1. The report notes American troops arrived June 26 and that the Charleston brought fifty Spanish prisoners to Cavite. The gunboat Hugh McCullich captured the Leyte and its crew refused parole to avoid court martial.
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United States
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Dewey
Disappeared Westward as Cervera Fleets Suffered Fire
Dispatch from Santiago reports Admiral Cervera's fleet took an hour of American fire then moved westward with two torpedo boat destroyers lost. Spanish reply to Shaffer on surrender is defiant stating defense to the end. Officials say Correa believes Cervera headed to Havana.
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Oine
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Weste Ward
Wisacanga
Associated Press
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Oregon
Santiago
Evans
Viscaya
Ericsson
Brooklyn
Surf City steamer hits squall and sinks near Beverly
The steamer Surf City, sailing from Salem Willows to Beverly, was struck by a squall at 6 PM and sank about a quarter mile off Beverly wharf. Between 100 and 150 aboard. 20 to 30 feared lost as rescuers from shore pull survivors from the water. The Winthrop line received word at 7 PM that the steamer was struck, crew reached shore, some passengers missing.
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Salem Willows
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Winthrop Line
Omaha's Fourth Celebrated on Exposition Grounds
Omaha Nebraska observed the largest Fourth of July event in the west with a vast parade of diverse national groups. Enthusiasm surged over Santiago news and victories by Shafter and Sampson, followed by old fashioned exercises and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. An oration by Hon. James Beck of Philadelphia closed the day.
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Exposition Grounds
Santiago
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Spain
Grand Plaza
James Beck
Philadelphia
Alliance at Burlington parade honors visiting Canadian troops
In Burlington Burlington Territory on July 4 a crowd greeted five hundred Canadian troops from Ottawa with a grand ovation. The marching column showed English and American colors side by side and cheered as Colonel Heathwood led cheers for President McKinley and Queen Victoria.
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Ottawa
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Queen Victoria
Sinking of Cervera's Fleet Off Santiago de Cuba
The Spanish fleet led by Admiral Cervera breaks out of Santiago harbor and is destroyed by US forces. The Cristobal Colon, Infanta Maria Teresa, Vizcaya, and others are sunk or beached. Cervera surrenders to the Gloucester and is treated by Lieutenant Commander Wainwright. Many prisoners are taken. casualties on both sides are heavy, with American ships largely unscathed.
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Brooklyn
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Watson Will Sail for Santiago After War Board Meeting
Washington July 4 The war board with President McKinley considered dispatch of Commodore Watsons fleet to with all opposition removed he will sail at the earliest moment Secretary Long announced reinforcement for the Santiago position was discussed and may go to Cuba or Porto Rico next The statement ends with a reflection on moderation and the nations future.
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Watson Will Salk
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Porto Rico
Arrival of General Pando at Santiago Noted
Washington July 4. The War Department disclosed messages from General Shatter but did not post bulletins. Dispatches showed General Pando with 6000 troops had arrived at Santiago, confirming prior press reports. Officials had already received confirmation of these dispatches.
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War Department
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Pando
Santiago
Speech at Glen Summit on American unity and progress
St Clair McTrelway delivered a July 4 speech at Glen Summit praising American unity. He argued Americans split between small and large America and between old and young, with the young Americans as future masters and the old as guardians of the past. The speaker noted the world moves and nations advance with it.
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Wilkes-Barre
St. Clair McTrelway
Glen Summit
United States
America
Urging Peace in Spain United States War Tone
Barcelona diary urges peace between Spain and the United States. It credits American resolve and argues Spain was drawn into war by party politicos. The piece says Spain should end the unequal conflict when honor is satisfied and those directing the struggle must stop the duel.
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Diario
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United States
Mohican River Bridge Collapse Kills Four in Shelby
A Mohican river bridge in Shelby Ohio collapsed this afternoon during Fourth of July festivities. About a thousand people were on the span. four were killed and a hundred injured, many seriously. Names of the dead include Cyrus Kahan Shelly aged 60 Mrs Loulan Monahan Edison aged 55 Ada Bloodhart Shelby aged 12 and Frank Keikler Shelby aged 12.
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Mohican River
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Shelly
Loulan Monahan
Edison
Ada Bloodhart
Frank Keikler
Wyoming Massacre Observed on 120th Anniversary
The Wyoming massacre centennial was marked with a monument ceremony in Wilkes-Barre. A band played patriotic airs, Rev. Dr. Giffin of Beranton gave the invocation, George Coronway read an original poem, and Fred W. Halsey of New York delivered the principal address.
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Wyoming
Dr. Giffin
Beranton
George Coronway
Fred W. Halsey
New York
Spanish War Cipher Dispatch Reveals Casualties and Priso ners
Commodore Watson reports that 350 Spaniards were killed or drowned, 160 wounded, and 1,600 captured. The Spanish squadron including one gunboat surrendered after a chase toward Cristobal Colon, with officers and men accounted for or prisoners.
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Washington
Navy Department
Commodore Watson
Admiral Sampson
Judge Porter Appointed to Fill Vacancy
Governor Hastings at Camp Summit announces the appointment of Judge William D. Porter of Pittsburgh by the governor to fill the vacancy caused by a death. The decision was conveyed to The Record in Wilkes-Barre on July 4.
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Wilkes-Barre
Hastings
Cien Summit
Willam D. Porter
Pittsburg
Fourth of July in Scranton and Abroad News Highlights
Weather fair with northerly winds. Reports of naval victories and celebrations in London and Santiago. American troops praised in remarks. Storms disrupt many areas. Local events include lively scenes at D and H Station and Fourth of July amusements. News rounds detail editorials and Scranton topics.
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Carvera
London
Santiago
Burrender
Appointment chaos in Allegheny County courts
Judge Wickham of the Superior court and Jide Porter are named to the Court of Common Pleas in Allegheny County. Albert Lewis of Bear Creek is also appointed to a state forestry commission role.
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Jide Porter Fa Ut Pregent
Court of Common Pleas
Allegheny County
Albert Lewis
Bear Creek
State Forentry Commission
Officers Wounded List From Santiago Battle
Washington July 4 dispatch from General Bhafter to the chief surgeon lists officers wounded at Santiago. Included are Lt Col James P. Hackell Seventh Infantry and Brig. Gen H. Hawking US volunteers, plus many others from Sixth, Tenth, Thirteenth, Twenty-fourth and Eighth Infantry, and staff surgeons. The secretary notes reports will arrive as regiments forward details.
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War Department
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Santiago
Taya
Hayu
Secretary of War
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Het
James PL Hackell
Gailory Mocheor
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DL Hh Wells
Sixteenth Infantry
H. J. Hawking
United States Volunteers
John Robertson
Biath Infantry
Ll. H. Gross
Sixth Infantry
James B. Brett
Twenty Fourth Infantry
A. R. Seyburn
Eighth Infantry
Fourth Artillery
J. 4. Brereton
Twenty
B. A. Liscum
Twenty-fourth Infantry
James Lernduce
Zenos W. Torrey
I. C. Woodbury
Bixth
RK. L. Brence
Bixternth Infantry
Thomas J. Roberta
Tenth Cavalry
George D. Walker
Clarence W. Purdy
Sixt
W. I. Simmons
John Bigelow
J. J. Hughes
Lincoln
Tenth Infantey
Henry Lyons
Theodore J. Wint
Siyned
Weather forecast for today and Tuesday in northeastern states
Forecast from Hoerald's predicts fair and clear skies in the middle states and New England today with cooler air and light to fresh northerly and northwesterly winds. In Washington the forecast for Tuesday calls for northerly winds, generally fair weather in western Pennsylvania, and warmer conditions with stronger northerly winds.
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