Bombardment Postponed as Joint Land Sea Plan Aims at Santiago
Washington reports a cabinet decision to coordinate land and sea action against Santiago. Admiral Sampson and General Shafter to meet, with expectations that the American fleet will enter the harbor and bombard the city while Shafter’s forces engage from land. The shift follows the destruction of the Spanish fleet and consular protests prompting a postponement.
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Admiral Cerveras Desperate Dash Across Cuba Waters
Naval observers say an eastward escape from Santiago de Cuba could have been stopped by American ships. Reports claim a single shell killed about 100 men aboard the Viscaya, as Admiral Cervera chose a westward course via Manzanillo or Cienfuegos.
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Almirante Oquendo
Marin Tereen
Ames Ordered to Santiago Voyage for New Assignment
Washington July 6 The secretary of war ordered Brigadier General Adelbert J Ames recently named brigadier general of volunteers to sail on the armored cruiser St Louis from New York for Santiago He will report to Major General Shafter for duty under his command after arrival.
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Adelbert J. Ames
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At. Paul
New York
Santiago
Shatter
Senate confirms Pennsylvania postmasters in July session
The Senate approved the nominations of postmasters for Pennsylvania on July 5. P. Dickey of Waynesburg J. C. McKean of Charlard and J. F. Nicholson of Monongahela were confirmed.
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Washington
Senate
Dickey
Waynesburg
J. ¢. McKean
Charlard
J. F. Nicholson
Monongahela
Doubt Over Cervera Telegram and Spanish News Dispatch
The Madrid Times correspondent reports doubts about a telegram said to be from Admiral Cervera claiming capture. Official dispatch notes seven sailors from a sunken torpedo boat reached Socapa. the Almirante Oquendo was alive and more sailors were ashore. It mentions a morning attack, four losses, and Colonel Bacario's arrival, plus an Intervencion.delegates and American delay offer.
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Figet
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Spanish Prisoners Debate Postwar Handling
Washington officials weigh how to dispose of Spanish prisoners after the war. Secretary Alger has not set a final plan as naval prisoners may be moved from ships or kept offshore before operations resume. The army under General Shafter may control a large camp for both services, with a possible parole for Admiral Cervera and staff, while objections arise over yellow fever risks from bringing prisoners to the United States.
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Shafter
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Meeta
Foreign Ships Leave Manila After American Reinforcements
Washington reports no confirmation from the state department about German and other European warships departing Manila as American land forces arrive. Officials say foreign ships likely left since the danger to nationals diminished with the American reinforcement for Admiral Dewey.
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State Department
London
Manila
Germany
Admiral Dewey
Augustine's Message From Singapore on Philippine Situation
Spanish consul in Singapore reports General Augustin captain general of the Philippines stating the situation is unchanged. His family escaped Acabora in a boat and reached Manila after passing American lines. Monet's column is besieged and attacked at Macalhora.
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Augustin
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Monet
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Cabinet council to continue war as single soldier stays in Cuba
Madrid reports the cabinet council decided not to open peace talks tonight and to press on with the war. A single soldier remains in Cuba as the session concluded after a brief meeting.
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Afl
Cuba
Pennsylvania Pensions Issued in Washington July
Pennsylvania pensions have been issued. The notice mentions Hue Prescott and KR Gorman of Lodgedale Wayne, with pension details recorded in Washington on July 6.
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Washington
He-is- Hue
Prescott KR. Gorman
Lodgedale
Wayne
War History of a Day Bombardment Postponed
War history notes a postponement of bombardment at Bantiago. Rumors say the Pope advises peace terms to the Quedu regent. Provisions ship from New York to Cu Ane. Madrid officials doubt Cervera prison status. Foreign ships depart Manila Bay as American troops arrive. A congressional resolution thanks Commodore Schley and his men. About 320 wounded arrive aboard a Red Cross steamer. The schooner Henry W. Stambury sinks in Tampa Bay with government bridge supplies.
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Cu- Ane
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Cervera
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Quiet conditions in Washington over Santiago siege
Dispatches from Shafter and Sumner report Santiago's humanitarian distress and food shortages while troops are in good spirits and wounds improve. Foreign consuls press Spain to surrender to spare more loss, but officials expect continued resistance until compelled.
World's Record Breakers Duel In Willow Grove Bicycle Race
Eduard Taylors of France and Tom Linton of Wales dueled in a 20 mile match race at Willow Grove. Linton won the race in 1 hour 10 minutes while Taylors established new one hour records by covering 28 miles 969 yards before dropping out. The event set twenty eight new world marks, with McDuffee of Boston noted for prior speed.
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France
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Boston
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J. W. Socks
Cryptu Place
London
Surgeons for Shutters Aros
Surgeon General Brerniers plans to send a group of surgeons from the army aboard the steamer Grand Duchens leaving Newport News for Bantliga. The arrangements aim to support Shatters army with medical personnel before departure.
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Brerniers
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Newport News
Bantliga
Transit of troops and munitions to Suntiago
Port Tampa ships carried large quantities of war munitions horses light artillery and about 2800 men to reinforce General Bhafier at Suntiago during the week ending in July.
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Pla
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Bhafier
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Spanish Fleet Passes Suez Canal En Route to Manila
The Spanish squadron under Admiral Camara, including Pelayo Carlos V and others, entered the Suez Canal today. Torpedo boats were ordered to Messina Sicily. Reported from Madrid and Washington note foreign warships leaving Manila as American reinforcements arrive.
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Pope Interference Rumors Stir London Discussions
The Rome cor respondent of the Daily Chronicle cites rumors that the pope telegraphed the queen regent urging peace talks to save the monarchy, and appealed to President McKinley for generosity toward a chivalrous foe. The Italian foreign office denies any action by the powers.
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London
Rome
Daily Chronicle
McKinley
American Losses at Santiago Reported
The Associated Press reports that U S losses near Santiago total 1700 men after two days of fighting. Surgeons at division headquarters estimate about 110 deaths with most wounded expected to recover.
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Associated Pres
Associated Press
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Kingston
Steamer Sinks Off Tampa Bay With Bridge Materials
The schooner Henry W. Stambury of the Crowell Savarez line sank in Tampa Bay while loaded with government bridge supplies valued around 20000 dollars. The crew rescued themselves after the cargo shifted twenty miles from Cockroach West and the vessel went down. efforts to raise the craft are planned.
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Fla
Henry W. Stambury
Crowell Savarez
Tampa Bay
Key West
The Awakening Dispatches on Cervera’s Squadron
London report from July describes Madrid dispatches based on American sources about the destruction of Admiral Cervera's squadron. Early papers doubted the tales but special editions now publish them and review them as substantially true. The public mood remains tranquil with no signs of dangerous excitement.
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Madrid
The
Times
Cervera
Admiral Cervera Surrender Declared in Spanish War News
Madrid announces official word that Admiral Cervera's squadron was defeated. The armored cruiser Oquendo burned and the Teresa sunk. Admiral Cervera is reported a prisoner of war.
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Madrid
Renor Bafasta
Cervera
New York Man William K. Carlisle Dies at Fathers Home
William K. Carlisle died today at his father's home in New York. Carlisle had recently moved to the city to resume practice with his brother Logan, who died recently. He previously practiced in Kentucky, Kansas, and Chicago.
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New York
William K. Carliele
John G. Carlisle
Carlile
Red Cross steamer arrives with 320 wounded from Santiago de Cuba
The Red Cross steamer arrived this afternoon from Santiago de Cuba bearing 320 wounded aboard. No communication with the vessel was permitted while awaiting instructions from the board of health.
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Man in Jail for Bigamy Lays Dying in Typhoid
In Trenton Minnesota William Kugler, jailed in Warren county on a six month term for bigamy, lies dying of typhoid fever in the jail. He is not yet 41 years old.
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J. Duly
William Kugler
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Kugler
Spain May Face a War at Home
London reports from Madrid describe growing disorder among the military and riotous crowds in the city as signs point to a civil war threat. Marshals Campos and the captain general of Madrid have held talks on preserving order while Spain braces for possible uprisings and tightened guard in major towns.
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Madrid
Daily Telegraph
Marehcal Martines Campos
Daily Chronicle
Brooklyn and Oregon capture Cristobal Colon after chase
The Brooklyn and Oregon cornered the Cristobal Colon off Santiago de Cuba after a sixty mile pursuit. Captain Cook boarded the cruiser, its commander surrendered, and the New York later took possession on board. The fight damaged the Cristobal Colon but caused no heavy American losses.
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Jamaica
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Oregon
Cristobal Colon
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New York
Commodore Schley
Cape Cuney
Pacific railroads issue dominates four hour House debate
Washington reports the House spent about four hours in a debate over the Pacific railroads issue sparked by a senate amendment to the general dispute. The discussion focused on policy directions and potential fiscal impacts as lawmakers weighed positions.
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General News Digest and Local Updates
A compact summary from the morning edition covers varied topics including Spain's unrest and Civil War risks, Pacific tensions, government detentions, and a July 4 reference. It notes reorganizations of the National Guard, public school statistics, and Scranton area news with weekly budget items.
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Plan to feed starving Cubans via US army commissary
Washington July 5 The army commissary plans feeding starving Cubans proceed with consignments loaded on the steamer Port Victor in New York. The shipment includes 75 000 pounds corn meal 70 000 pounds bacon 10 000 pounds coffee 100 000 pounds sugar and 3 000 pounds pepper destined for distribution to Cuban relief centers and refrigerated storage. A first refrigerated consignment will sail from Tampa next Saturday to cover needs until the following shipment.
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Tampa
Refugees Depart as Warships Seek Harbor at Kingston
British warships Alert and Pallex with refugees and the Austrian Kaiserin Marie Theresia reached Port Moval after leaving Sandige de Cuba. They declined harbor entry per Admiral Sampaon, sending launches to pick up passengers including the British consul’s daughter and Mrs Brooks. Cuban crowds cheered as the Pallas passengers landed.
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Spaniards Doubtful Of Cervera Dispatches Report
London dispatches quote Spanish censorship and questioned reliability of Associated Press cables from Madrid on Admiral Cervera. The cables allegedly show distorting or delaying word of the battle, feeding skepticism about the Spanish version of events.
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Cerveri
Madrid
Cable Operators Escape Reported In New York
Cable operator in New York alleges the central line of the Western Union Telegraph Company issued a notice about an incident at Sundige de Cuba where a British gunboat carried away the operator.
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Ely
Sundige de Cuba
Britiel
Weather forecast for Pennsylvania regions
Forecast for Wednesday in Kuetory Pennsylvania and Western Pennsylvania calls for fair skies and warmer temperatures. Winds become easterly to southerly with variable directions and light to moderate strength.
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