Marines Rout Spanish Forces at Camp Mealls Guantanamo
A special cable reports a battle at Camp Mealls Guantanamo Bay where more than 100 Spaniards were killed. American and Cuban forces inflicted heavy losses, captured 18 Spanish prisoners including a lieutenant, and seized 10,000 rounds of ammunition. Private Walker was wounded. 390 Marines and Cubans conducted four assault groups against a larger Spanish force. The primary objective to destroy a water pump tank was achieved and a heliograph switch captured. The Dolphin shelled enemy positions as the Americans claimed a complete victory.
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Mole St
Ellliott
Lucas
Lieut
Bannons
Spicer
Neville
Mieut. Shaw
Mahoney
Mavill
Ingate
Dolphin
Spanish fleet fully confined in Santiago harbor seen
Admiral Sampson confirms to the War Department that the Spanish fleet is all present in Santiago harbor. Lieutenant Blue reports no ships escaped and dismisses earlier spook reports of detached vessels. The Spanish government allegedly issued false advices about a partial fleet.
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Blue
Cervera
Sampson
Santiago Harbor
West Indies
Admiral Sampson Reports Spanish Fleet In Santiago Harbor
In a Navy Department bulletin Admiral Sampson says he found the Spanish fleet present in the harbor of Santiago after a detour. He has seen two ships and enlisted personnel identified three ships, with Lieut Blue going ashore to confirm the reconnaissance.
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Santiago
Sampson
Navy Department
United States
Blue
Fort Demolitions at Cai Sgnanera by Texas Marblehead and Suwanee
The brick fort and earthworks at Cai sgnanera near Guantanamo were demolished Wednesday by bombardment from the battleship Texas cruiser Marblehead and gunboat Suwannee. The Texas and Marblehead shelled the harbor fort for about ninety minutes, destroying walls as troops fled. The Sanisco cruiser ran ashore in fog while enforcing blockades, with Captain Richard P. on board and Commodore John A. leading the squadron aboard.
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Caimanera
Caisgnanera
Guantanamo
Texas
Marblehead
Suwa‘Smee
St.Paul
Ina
Cape
United States
San Isco
Richard P
Squiadron
John A
Vesuvius Bombards Santiago Fort With Dynamite Shells
The United States cruiser Vesuvius fired three shells each carrying 200 pounds of gun cotton at a Santiago harbor fort, causing massive ground upheaval and smoke free destruction. Admiral Sampson ordered the test, marking the first use of a dynamite cruiser in actual warfare with silent propulsion and devastating effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesuvius
Santiago
United States
Sampson
Santiago Harbor
Disorder at Chickamauga Park Spurs Governor Action
Report from Walker County authorities says Chickamauga Park reservation is rampant with lawlessness gambling dens and blind tigers. Soldiers are aided by comrades when arrests are attempted. Governor Atkinson orders a thorough investigation and may request McKinley and the War Department to deploy officers, with Gen Brooke offering troops if feasible.
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Atkinson
Georgia
Walker County
Chickamauga Park
McKinley
War Department
Brooke
Gone to Manila Second Division Sails for Occupation
Between 3000 and 4000 U S soldiers sailed from San Francisco aboard four transports the China Colon Zealandia and Senator on a voyage to Manila. The departure was marked by cheers from 100000 along the waterfront as bands played and flags waved.
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Uncle Sam
Pacific
Manila
Boys In Blue
California
San Franciseco
San Francisco
Ohio Station Strawberry Raid by U S Soldiers
Through Ohio troops raided forty crates of strawberries on a station platform awaiting shipment. The owner offered payment but refused noting his wish for a hundred crates for the blue coats. The man referenced wore gray from 1861 to 1865.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Ohio
Enlisted Homesteaders Protected in War Bill
Congress passed a bill safeguarding homestead settlers who join the military or naval service in war. It declares service in the Spanish American War as residence and work on the land, ensuring enlistment does not forfeit their claims.
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Congress
United States
Spain
Blanco's bold plan to draw U S ships into range
Spanish Admiral Capt Gen Blanco repeats a tactic to draw American warships toward Havana batteries but Friday morning failed to lure them within range. The effort mirrors prior attempts with no success.
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Blanco
Havana
Havana Grounded in War Preparations As Crisis Grows
English correspondent Whigham reports Havana garrison at 50 000 including volunteers with recruits arriving daily. Prices list meat 30 cents a pound while flour is scarce. Coal may run out soon threatening darkness as 15 000 tons stand and 60 000 tons could be available. Mas soy Parre raises 1 000 to aid Spain and defenses strengthen. Capture may require 75 000 American troops.
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Whigham
Havana
Cuba
Blanco
Spain
Masso-Parre
Bushwhacking War Dreaded at Guantanamo
Reports from Guantanamo describe a bold Spanish advance on United States troops and a feared bushwhack warfare threat. Marines on Crest Hill received reinforcements but no clear aid from insurgents or jungle specialists is noted. Elsewhere Governor Blanco is authorized to discuss exchanging Lieut Hobson and Merrimac crew for Spaniards held in American prisons.
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Guantanamo
United States
Crest Hill
Hobson
Blanco
Lieut
Merrimac
Hong Kong Dispatches Dewey Victory Congratulatory Notes
A Hong Kong dispatch reports a large number of messages congratulating Admiral Dewey on his victory, sent from various figures and organizations as the news spread. The communications reflect broad morale and regional reaction to the naval success.
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Montejo
Hongkong
Admiral Dewey
Spanish Five Ships Run To Havana Harbor Engage Off Key West
Five Spanish ships sought Havana harbor, heading east from the mouth of the bay. The blockading squadron fired on them from 2,000 yards offshore but received no return fire. The ships fled under shore batteries into the harbor, while American forces did not pursue. Admiral Montejo later received the ships from Dewey.
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Key West
Havana
Edhiey’s Tribute to Hobson and Commodore Schley Honor
Commodore Schley lauds Hobson for leading a forlorn hope during the Merri mac action. He notes Hobson lacked power to break out yet fortune favored the brave. Schley wishes Hobson recognition and promotion, saying his name will endure alongside world heroes.
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Merrimac
Commodore Schley
Hobson
U S Cruiser Charleston Bound for Guahan Coaling Station
San Francisco dispatch states the United States cruiser Charleston will head to the island of Guahan in the Ladrone group controlled by Spain to seize the area and establish a coaling station there.
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San Francisco
United States
Charleston
Guahan
Ladrone
Spain
Victories Blanco Cables Madrid Coast Engagements
Reports state American ships attempted to approach near the coast but were compelled to withdraw by fire from the forts.
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Blanco
Madrid
Hawaiian Annexation Debate Divides Congress In Historic Session
Eighteen Democrats join three Republicans to form 209 yeas against 91 nays on Hawaii statehood. The debate stretched from Saturday to Wednesday with strong commercial and strategic arguments for annexation and concerns over Monroe Doctrine and colonization. more than fifty members spoke as Republicans largely opposed the measure.
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Washington
Maus
Congress Divides Over Hawaiian Annexation Resolution
Analysis shows 18 Democrats voting for annexation and a Republican split with few opposing. The measure includes a five member commission with two Hawaiians, a Hawaii public debt limit of four million dollars, a ban on Chinese immigration, and nullification of existing treaties. The president would direct provisional government until Congress acts.
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Agai Crumpucker
Ind
Johnson
Messrs
Berry
Dem
W. A. Smith
Rep
Mich
Hepburn
Messrs. Johnson
Williams
Miss
Hawaiian Republic
Congress
Hawaii
Islands
Comparative May import export report and Pauncefote retained
The May import and export figures from the Bureau of Statistics show domestic merchandise exports up about 32.4 million from May 1897 while imports fall about 26 million. Gold exports drop 9.3 million, silver exports 150 thousand, with mixed movements in gold and silver. Eleven month totals show higher domestic exports by 157.1 million and lower domestic imports by 42.7 million. Pauncefote to stay as British ambassador in Washington for another year after diplomacy from London and Washington. Knights of Honor reject women membership by 64 to 23, with remarks on the large organization and reception by President McKinley. Importers look to taxation on tea with a 10 cent per pound levy not to raise retail price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bureau of Statistics
Knights of Honor
Supreme Lodge
Washington
McKinley
Purgatives harm digestion prompt use of bitters
A fragment notes that harsh purgatives can injure the stomach and bowels of an unfortunate person. It recommends Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy to support digestion and restore strength.
The Button Craze Sparks a Soldier’s Simple Request
A Washington Post writer recalls her brother in camp at Chickamauga and, replying to how soldiers need comfort, writes that after meeting fifteen new girls he requests only safety pins. The note highlights the contrast with the era’s notions of gifts and support for troops.
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Washington Post
Chickamauga
Hall's Catarrh Cure Is A Constitutional Cure
Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as a constitutional remedy priced at 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Getting Acquainted Cartoon Snippet
A Pall Mall Gazette joke shows a young wife noting her husband never smoked before marriage and he replies she never wore curl papers in his presence. The quip highlights early married life and grooming habits in a light social cartoon.
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George
Pall-Mall Gazette
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised powder for tired feet
The advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease swollen nervous hot feet, smarting toes, tight shoes, blisters, and bunions. It claims cooling relief, comfort for walking, and over ten thousand testimonials. Pricing 25 cents with trial package free, distributed by Allen S. Olmsted of Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Nickel Plate Fast Express Trains Serve Fort Wayne to East
An advertisement promotes Nickel Plate Road service from Fort Wayne to Chicago and other cities with daily departures. It highlights vestibuled buffet sleepers dining car service and Union Station arrivals in Chicago. R J Haminton Fort Wayne agent advertises phone 507. The note adds a quip about dogs and cats in a joke line.
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Nickel Plate Road
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Cleveland
Erie
Buffalo
New York
Boston
van Buren Street Union
R. J. Hamintton
Ind
Summer Outing booklet from Nickel Plate Road
An artistic booklet describing vacation resorts along Lake Erie's south shore and a list of country homes open to country boarders. Available by applying to B. F. Horner, General Passenger Agent, Cleveland Olio. Napoleon quote noted.
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Nickel Plate Road
Lake Erie
B. F. Horner
Cleveland
Olio
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Roy M. Dale
Hammond
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