Our Spanish Prisoners Landing at Portsmouth
A St. John’s correspondent describes Spanish prisoners from Santiago arriving at Portsmouth New Hampshire. They were haggard in duck overalls and jumpers with little gear, barefoot and hungry, streaming ashore to be confined on Seavey’s Island. The crowd showed pity rather than hostility at the sight.
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Portsmouth
Érbcan
Santiago
Rismouth
N. H
Spr
Seavey’s Island
Stard
Admiral Cervera Faces Humiliation After Surrender
A Ports mouth correspondent recalls the voyage of Spanish prisoners from Santiago to New Hampshire on the St. Louis. Admiral Cervera, described as brave yet humiliated, wore a blue serge undress uniform loaned by Lieut. Commander Wainwright. He spoke English modestly and stood long hours at the rail, while American officers and sailors offered comfort to the ailing leader.
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Portsmouth
N. H
St. Louis
Admiral Cervera
Santiago
Villamil
Cervera
Wainwright
Gloucester
Goodrich
Toral to Face Court Martial Over Santiago Capitulation
Reports indicate General Toral will be tried by the military court for the capitulation of Santiago. Government criticizes Blanco for surrenderresponsibilities while sisters doubt outside troops were included. Officials doubt severe punishment will follow despite anticipated refusals to lay down arms.
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Trid
Madrid
Toral
Blanco
Santiago
Gen. Toral
Amer
Inae Atia
Cuba
Navy Surgeon Report Finds No Blood Poisoning Cases
Dr Van Rey, chief naval surgeon, states no blood poisoning cases have been reported among wounded at Fortress. His wartime briefing notes routine wound care with mercury antiseptic baths and gauze dressings. He asserts mercury prevents infection and promotes rapid healing.
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van Reysurgeon Yveneral
Navy
Insurgent and American Actions Reported in War Briefs
The dispatch details include Philippine insurgents and American forces acting independently The Eagle cruiser destroyed the Spanish steamer Santo Domingo near Cape Islands General Aguinaldo advocates annexation to the United States The Nictheroy will be converted to a collier and Admiral Dewey uses diplomacy with Germany More than 500 workers rush the Yorktown at Mare Island and repairs to the Minneosta at Charlestown proceed The Red Cross aids Santiago as yellow fever declines in the army Conditions in Havana grow worse and shark meat is noted as darnty Florida Maryland gifts sword to Schley Don Cameron offers hospital estate Pythian endowment certificates nullified during wartime battle shells fired by Oregon show the battle’s ferocity
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Philippines
Chickamauga
Eagle
Santo Domingo
Cape Islancs
Aguinaldo
United States
Nictheroy
Dewey
Yorktown
Mare Island Navy Yard
San Francisco
Navy Yard
Charlestown
Mass
Minnesota
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Red Cross Society
Santiago
Toral
Panama
Gov. Lowndes
Maryland
Commodore Schley
Frederick County
Don Cameron
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Caribbean Sea
Cervera
Oregon
Three Bells
Pilgrim
Dixie
Manzanillo
Key West
McWinley
Cuba
Admiral Dewey
Irene
Manila
Captain McKettrick in Shafter's Circle of Staff
Captain William McKettrick, who raised the Stars and Stripes over Santiago de Cuba, is Gen. Shafter's son in law and serves on the general's staff.
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William McKettrick
Santiago de Cuba
Gen. Shafter
Manila Faces Pressure to Capitulate Amid Mixed Ranks
Advices from sources describe Manila ready to surrender with military officials willing to lower the flag. Civil and church authorities reportedly oppose capitulation, signaling a clash among authorities over surrender terms.
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Manila
India
Slapped Shafter and Earned Notoriety
Sylvester Scovel, a newspaper correspondent, gains an unenviable distinction by slapping Major General Shafter during a crucial triumph. The incident marks Scovel as a daring and reckless civilian in a moment of high military achievement.
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Sylvester Scovel
Soldier Interferes During Flag Raising at Santiago Palace
Scovel attempted to push through orders toward the palace roof as the Stars and Stripes was hoisted in Santiago. He was forced back after the scuffle and later struck General Shafter in the face. He was arrested immediately and faces drumhead punishment under the laws of war.
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Scovel
Santiago
Gen. Shafter
Fifteen Soldiers at Camp Alger Poisoned by Hash
Fifty five men of Company A twenty second Kansas infantry at Camp Alger were poisoned by hash meat cooked in a tin lined kettle. Corroding kettle spoiled the meat and caused a severe ptomaine poisoning diagnosed by Surgeon Duncan. Fifteen men are seriously ill and not expected to live.
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Camp Alger
Company A
22D
Kansas Infantry
Duncan
Invasion of Porto Rico Led by Gen Brooke and Miles
Washington reports three days of high level talks among the President Secretary Alger and Gen Brooke finalize the Porto Rican expedition. Gen Miles sails with artillery and troops aboard the Yale toward Porto Rico followed by an army of about 30 000 men. Brooke will command and oversee execution of the plan as the navy shapes its assault plan.
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Washington
Alger
Brooke
Miles
Siboney
Iles
Porto Rico
Yale
Invasion Force Forming For Porto Rico Campaign
Secretary Long outlined naval support for the Porto Rican invasion led by Maj. Gen. Brooke. The army of 30,000 to San Juan will draw 4,000 from Santiago and the rest from Chickamauga Camp Alger Tampa and other camps. The roster lists First Army Corps Third Illinois Fifth Illinois Fourth Pennsylvania and more.
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Long
Miles
San Juan
Santiago
Chickamauga
Camp Alger
Tampa
Brooke
First Army Corps
Illinois Volunteer Infantry
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Kentucky Volunteer Infantry
Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Michigan Volunteer Infantry
Georgia
German cruiser Irene challenged by American ships
The German cruiser Irene attempted to sail past the American squadron and refused to stop. A shell struck the Irene’s bow and the vessel was forced to halt. Admiral Dewey pressed for strict observance of international blockade laws, while the German captain claimed ignorance of the cited violations and defended his crew’s actions.
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Dindvicha
Irene
Diedrichs
McCulloch
Dewey
Proclamation Establishes Military Government in Santiago
President McKinley issues a Tuesday proclamation declaring a military government for Santiago de Cuba. General Shafter receives instructions via Adjutant General Corbin. The document outlines governance, potential removal of civil officials, and transfer of government revenue to the conqueror.
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Santiago
McKinley
Santiago de Cuba
United States
Corbin
Shafter
Open Port at Santiago Allows Neutral Vessels to Clear
War Department announces that neutral ships laden with supplies may enter Santiago under liberal terms. General Shafter will appoint a collector. the port remains under military governor control but aims to minimize delays. Duties collected will fund war expenses as Santiago resumes commerce.
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Santiago
Atlantic
United States Army
War Department
Shafter
Harbor of San Juan Army Units Listed in Occupation
The passage lists volunteer infantry and United States Army units under Gen. Garretson and Gen. Ernst, with brigades and corps named. It notes San Juan as the first city of occupation after Cervera’s fleet sheltered there and that Santiago’s blockade was lifted as Shafter’s forces took control, allowing local business to resume under military supervision.
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West Virginia
Virginia Volunteer Infantry
Minnesota Volunteer Infantry
Garretson
Ilinois
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
Fourth Army Corps
Coppinger
Fifth
United States Cavalry
United States Infantry
19Th
United States Artillery
United States Volunteer Cavalry
Ernst
Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry
Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Cervera
Sampson
Santiago
Gen. Shafter
Mutiny on the Harvard Prison Ship Suppressed by Guards
About fifty of the 400 Spanish prisoners on the United States auxiliary cruiser Harvard attempted to escape from steerage. They secured guns and rushed for liberty, where guards fired. Six prisoners were killed and fifteen wounded. no Americans were harmed.
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Harvard
United States
Havoc in Havana Strikes Spanish Soldiers
Refugees recount dire suffering in Havana where disease and starvation decimate Blanco's troops. Daily deaths, begging for food, and misery in the streets show the collapse of supply lines as poorer residents seek aid.
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Blanco
Havana
St. Louis Firm Wins Huge US Hay Contract
A St. Louis company secured the largest hay contract ever issued by the United States Government. The order calls for 9,000,000 pounds of hay to be delivered at Chickamauga, requiring 450 to 500 rail cars. Other items went to firms in Cincinnati Evansville and Chattanooga.
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St. Louis
United States
Chickamauga
Cincinnati
Straw
Evansville, Ind
Chattanooga
Expedition Reaches Gomez After Cuban Landing Clash
Reports from Cuba's south coast say the Florida and Fanita attempted to land troops and supplies for Gomez. They were resisted by Spaniards, and a sanguinary battle followed in which Captain Nunez and several others were killed.
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Tunas
Cuba
Florida
Fanita
Gomez
Captain Nunez
Col. Nunez
Bryan Leads Silver Battalion to War by Train
Col. Bryan and the Silver battalion left Omaha on Monday afternoon for Jacksonville. High heat prevented marching through the city, so the regiment boarded six passenger trains, each with six cars, at the fort.
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Bryan
Col. Bryan
Silver
Omaha
Jacksonville
Fort
Spaniards Demand Peace Declarations From Madrid Chamber
The Madrid Chamber of Commerce reports peace declarations from the district's commerce body.Officials aim to show broad support for peace as Spain seeks stability amid ongoing tensions.
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Madrid Chamber of. Commerce
Chamber of: Commerce
Istricta
Dons Forced Surrender At Caimanera And Guantanamo
Captain McCalla of the Marblehead demands surrender at Caimanera and Guantanamo. Spaniards haul down their flag after four hours. 4000 Spanish soldiers retreat with 800 prisoners ill. Sandoval gunboat captured. Santiago surrender formalized after parley.
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McCalla
Caimanera
Guantanamo
Sandoval
The
Marblehead
Santiago
Shafter Reports 22,789 Prisoners in War Dept Dispatch
General Shafter states in a War Department dispatch that the prisoner roster submitted by General Toral totals twenty two thousand seven hundred eighty nine men.
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Shafter
War Department
Toral
Spain Securely Rushing Vessels Amid Civil War Rumors
News notes vessels rushed at navy yards as Spain eyes civil conflict. Weyler faces possible government action over war remarks.
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Spain
Weyler
Surrender of Santiago Ends Spanish Rule in Eastern Cuba
Reports detail Toral surrender after bombardment threats by President McKinley and Gen. Shafter. Spanish forces abandon trenches, flag lowers, U S flag raised. Admiral Dewey blocks, Cuban tensions rise, and new military governance begins in eastern Cuba.
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Gen. Toral
McKinley
Cuba
Ambassador White
America
Pleas Hill Acquitted in Kentucky Murder Trial
In Irvine Kentucky Pleas Hill was acquitted of murdering Ambrose Christopher in a case marked by tense local attention. The report notes racial context with reference to Black Americans comprising about 12 percent of the national population and mentions a fatal fight at Salisaw Oklahoma where a bystander was killed.
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Irvine, Ky
Pleas Hill
Ambrose Christopher
Salisaw
Iie T
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