Bombardment begins at Santiago as Shafter strengthens siege
Washington reports that General Shafter announced the bombardment of Santiago would start about 4 pm with prior bulletins confirming the attack. Randolph's battery of 34 guns joined siege positions, and Shafter's forces with fifty siege guns and mortars prepare for a final assault.
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Washington
Santiago
War Department
Shafter
Toral
Linires
Bny
Corbin Salil
Leon
Ke Hina
Randolph
Key Weer
Hechter
Fantiago
Shatter
War bulletin lists surrender rejection and bombardment notes
Washington July 10 dispatches report General Toro declining unconditional surrender amid ongoing bombardment by land and sea. The bulletin set atop the First Army corps notices and reflected communications from Shafter and others as of midnight.
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Washington
War Department
Sibeney
Cohn
Hay, &O
First Army Corps
Toro
Military dispatch reports Cuban operations and troop movements
General Shafter reports July 10 Cuban actions near Paya del Bnte with light artillery and entrenched enemy lines. Tam notes enemy evacuation of Witte town and road blocks northwest. July 16 Siboney confirms arrival of General Menry and supplies. July W details first district of Columbia Volunteers arrival. Humphreys notes additional shipments.
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Paya del Bnte
Washington
Filiacorpa
Gorela
Witte
Doecaninan
Bantinge
Our Guns in Readiness for Spanish Fort Battle
Preparations near Santiago show 12 batteries mounted and ready to shell the city from El Paseo ridge and rear positions. Dynamite and gin placed for enfilade on Spanish trenches. Navy plan calls for shells at five minute intervals, possibly increasing to two minutes if needed.
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Santiago
Associated Press
Wanda
Port Antonio
Kingston
San Juan
el Paseo
Lawton
Beit
Artiillery
Navy
Admiral Sampson
Army
Fire devastates World’s Theatre and adjacent properties
A fire at the World’s Theatre on Federal Street in Allegheny rapidly spread, destroying the rear building and threatening nearby frame structures. Estimated loss tops 175 dollars with two thirds likely insured, named parties include Delp and Bell furniture, Delp & Co bar fixtures, Bradley’s woolen mill, and the World’s Theatre.
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Pittsburg
Foederal Street
Allegheny
Federal Street
Sixth Street Bridge
Boyle Block
Bukam Street
Rulna
Delp and Bell
Delp & Co
Bradley’s
Corbett to Meet McCoy in August Round Match
New York July 10 James J Corbett and Kid McCoy agreed to a round match at Puffute on August 27 The purse is to be 20000 with a side bet likely McCoy's representative accepts Corbett's stipulations that if police interfere Corbett will receive the winner's half of the purse.
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New York
James J. Corbett
Kid” Mc Coy
Tormes
McCows
Corbett
Sailors vow to fight on after Cervera fleet loss
Messina reports officers of torpedo boat destroyers returning with Admiral Camara from Port Said were deeply moved by the destruction of Admiral Cervera's fleet. They declared readiness to sacrifice and to fight to the limit in response to the disaster.
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Messina
Sicily
Camara
Port Said
Cervera
Ime
Atlantic League Suspends Newark Players After Board Action
In Newark New Jersey on July 10 the Atlantic League board suspended Newark players after ratifying President Barrows decision. Hartford’s francine was awarded to Hartford players who will continue the club’s operations within the league.
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Newark
N. J
Atlantic League
Barrows
Hartford
Factory Fire Damages Chicago Plant
A Chicago factory building owned by Western Slareh Manufacturing was destroyed today by a blaze. The fire leveled a seventeen acre site with a capacity of about twelve pounds of starch. No further details on cause or injuries were provided.
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Chicago
Hammond
Thanksgiving Day Observances Across Cities
Washington reports a day of thanksgiving and prayer with McKinley’s proclamation cited. Clergy deliver patriotic sermons amid praise for American victories and prayers for peace, with President McKinley attending a metropolitan church service.
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Washington
America
McKinley
Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church
Frank Hrisiol
Bristol
Camp Quiet As Brooke Order Tightly Restricts Leave
At Chickamauga and Chattanooga the Brooke order limiting leaves to two men per company quieted the camp and city. Provost guards enforced closures of saloons while 22 Christian commission tents held services. Catholic priests arrived to aid the troops as Adjutant General Sheridan said 15 recruits remain to reach full regiment strength of 1,192 men and officers.
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Chickamauga
Brooke
Chattanooga
Lytle
Christian Commission
MacKinley
McCarthyry
Belford
Father Shrostom
West Indies
Sheridan
Marix and Scorpion Bombard Havana Area Port
Sailors Captain Adolph Marix and Captain Purcell commanded the Scorpion and Osceola in a July action at Manzanillo near Santiago de Cuba. They approached four gunboats guarding a small fort, faced heavy fire, and withdrew after brief engagement causing damage. A barge lighter was captured with provisions, and the Spanish steamer Purisime Concepcion was observed in harbor unloading funds and supplies.
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Preas
Santiago de Cuba
Associated Press
Cynthia
Port Antonio
Jamica
Kington
Jamaica
Adolph Marix
Scorpion
Puree
Osceola
Manzanita
General Pants
Marix
Matrix
Purisime
Concepcion
Admiral Cervera speaks on deck after St Louis arrival
Admiral Cervera, who arrived aboard the St Louis, tells reporters that the war was a duty for him and his men and that he loved the American people. He says his squadron fought to the last and surrendered when no more could be done, while praising Captain Goodrich and stating officers occupied quarters in the saloon. A telegram to Cervera is reported sent at 140 o'clock tonight with unknown sender.
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Toral
Shafter
War Department
General Shafter
Hoth
Corbin
White House
War and Navy Departments
Navy
Siboney
Tampa
Cheroker
Sivones
Tampi
Portamouth
Nhs
Cervera
United States Coast Signal Service
Havy Department
Naval Service
Bartlett
Navy Department
Em Gary
United States
Admiral Cervera
St. Louis
Thortemouth
Seavey
Feland
Crowinshield
Ron
Met
Annapolis
Cooper
Washington
Long
Spain
Muen
Manila
Santigge Victorion
Asnerich
Aed
Fontingo
Universal Brotherhood of Man
Santiago
Ced
Brotherhoods of Man
Portsmouth
N. H
St Louis
America
Goodrich
Electric Car Collision Shocks Washington Night
A July electric car crash on Congress Melelis road in Washington damaged two vehicles. One unknown occupant died and several others were injured, some fatally, as the Anacostia car involved suffered severe damage.
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Washington
Congress Melelis
Herge
Apacostia Jine
Horace
Anacostia
Meeting in Avrucueo Sets Skewers for League Heirs
In Avrucueo New York a Masten league meeting ordered all players' salaries cut two percent. A committee to select a replacement city was appointed, Rochester to be replaced by Ottawa or Wercenter, with Ottawa the preferred choice by most directors.
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Avrucueo
N. Y
Masten League
Squrick
Rochester
Ottawa
Wercenter
Lullg
Darkest gloom at Madrid as war outlook hardens
Madrid reports intense gloom as officials acknowledge the war's hopelessness and push for renewed negotiations or decisive action. cabinet discussions focus on defense of Cuba, potential American blockade, and possible peace terms amid mounting pressure from Paris and London correspondents.
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Madrid
Don
Santiago de Cuba
Cuban
Porto Rban
Peninsula
Blanco
Cuba
London
Paris Mail
Vatican
United States
Weather and city notices across March morning edition
Fair weather with light southeast winds and multiple civic items. Local religious services and field day events are announced, plus news on Spanish prisoners in Portsmouth and camp Alger day summaries.
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Camp Alger
Cervera
Portsmouth
N. H
Washington letter hints at public delivery and company note
Fragmentary text suggests a discussion on delivery of letters to soldiers in the field and the need to identify the company. It mentions Petro aidreveed and Hate Milas in unclear context, indicating a historical wartime communication snippet without clear specifics.
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Washinaton
Lily M
Petro
Milas
Portemeui SW Report On Arrival Off Fort Canetinutioy
The croiger Harvard arrived off Fort Canetinutioy with 0 Spanish strikeworm Trem Bua linge. The prisoners will be brought up to the city in the morning.
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Portemeui
Harvard
Fort Canetinutioy
Weather Forecast Fragment for Eastern Penns and Northeast
Fragmented forecast notes a mix of conditions for eastern Pennsylvan ia and New England. It mentions northeasterly winds, variable skies, and potential ice or dampness with temperatures and wind shifts uncertain.
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New York
Perald
Middle States
New England
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