Siege of Santiago Opens Cuban Campaign With Landing
The United States lands two divisions east and west of Santiago harbor under heavy fleet bombardment. General Shafter meets Admiral Sampson to plan landing sites as Marines and Cuban forces under Garcia push inland. Enthusiasm soars among troops as transports meet ships while mine clearance proceeds toward Caimanera.
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Washington
Guantanamo
Sampson
Schley
Garcia
Rabi
War Department
Santiago
William J. Shorter
Shafter
Tampa
Cervera
Delehanty
Caimanera
Eyas
Manila blockade held as rebels make progress report
Admiral Dewey informed the Navy Department that the blockade of Manila remains maintained and the city is surrounded. He notes rebels have taken 2,500 prisoners and are retreating them humanely. The advance comes amid reports of significant rebel gains and ongoing military operations.
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Admiral Dewey
Navy Department
Manila
Bombardment of Santiago De Cuba by Admiral Sampson’s Fleet
Spanish defenses at the Santiago de Cuba fortifications faced a third daylight bombardment by Rear Admiral Sampson on Thursday. Western batteries were wrecked. one gun destroyed and many dismounted. No American casualties. Spanish losses described as heavy. Vesuvius used with gun cotton charges to strike the bay area near El Morro.
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Vizcaya
Sampson
Santiago de Cuba
el Morro
Hobson
Madrid
Vesuvius
Caye Smith
Manila
Newark
Hampton Roads
James T. Gatewood
Lee
Jacksonville
Fla
Guantanamo
McKinley
Morro Castle
Santiago
Sagasta
Camara
Philippines
Cuba
Jamaica
Baiquiri
Yale
Old Point Comfort
Shafter
Texas
Two Months Of War: U S Officials Proud Of Early Gains
Washington officials say after two months of conflict with Spain the United States has 16000 troops off Santiago preparing to land a cable link to Cuba and marines with a naval squadron hold Cuban ports while Dewey’s Manila victory and army organization add to the favorable balance of early achievements.
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Washington
United States
Spain
Santiago
Cuba
Dewey
Manila
Plan Prison for Spaniards at Fort McPherson
Officials face a massive prisoner flow from Santiago with estimates between 25 000 and 50 000 men. Transports will be needed to bring captives to the United States where they will be fed and guarded. Fort McPherson Georgia will be made a permanent military prison.
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Santiago
Cuba
Army
Fort McPherson, Ga
Smuggling Supplies Bypasses Blockade to Havana
Three large cargoes of supplies have already run the blockade and large quantities of food are smuggled to Havana via the Isle of Pines Cienfuegos and other southwest coast points with direct railroad links to the capital.
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Havana
Isle of Pines
Cienfuegos
Interior forts abandoned by Spaniards in Cuba
Spaniards abandon nearly all interior forts and concentrate forces on the north coast of Cuba. Country towns are garrisoned by irregular troops while regulars gather at Cardenas and Matanzas.
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Cuba
Cardenas
Matanzas
McKinley Delays Promotion Until Hobson Men Free
President McKinley will refrain from acting on Lieut Hobson promotion until he and his men are released and can be consulted. The delay centers on awaiting the liberty of the brave sailors.
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McKinley
Lieut. Hobson
Fleet to Spain Coast Near Decision at Washington Conference
A conference in Washington debated sending a flying squadron to the Spanish coast. The plan was nearly decided, with officials considering a show of force and potential deployment to deter threats near Spain.
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Spain
Washington
President orders 6000 troops sent from Tampa
Unclear text indicates a presidential decision to dispatch a force of six thousand soldiers from Tampa. The fragmented wording suggests a wartime mobilization order and a subsequent planning note.
War Bulletins From The War Fronts In 1898
Reports span multiple theaters with Spain and Cuba. Notes declare Germany will not interfere in Manila and Spain risks abdication amid unrest. Troop movements include Col. Torrey’s cavalry to Porto Rico and Garretson moving Illinois and Ohio units to Fernandina. Officers command Porto Rico operations include Generals Coppinger Lee and Iseifer.
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Germany
Manila
Newark
Col. Torrey
Porto Rico
James Hobson
Merrimac
West Point
Madrid
Cadiz
Camp Alger
Falls Church
Coppinger
Lee
Iseifer
Spain
Illinois
Jacksonville
Harvard
Yale
Pall Mall Gazette
London
Cuba
Miles
Garcia
Santiago
Philippines
Bombardment of Santiago Wipes Out Fortifications
An Associated Press report describes the Thursday bombardment of Santiago harbor by American gunners. It notes widespread destruction of coast forts and batteries, demoralized Spanish troops, and blown hilltops where 200 pound charges landed as Vesuvius fired. It claims even Caye Smith batteries were destroyed and suggests smokeless powder could have left no trace of defenses.
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Santiago
Santiago Harbor
Associated Press
Caye Smith
New Orleans
Augusti Yields and Retreats to Manila Citadel
The State Department reports trusted information that Manila will soon fly the Stars and Stripes. Secretary Long has data supporting Dewey taking control of the Philippine capital within days. An official Madrid dispatch says Manila’s situation worsens as Augusti withdraws inside the walls awaiting refuge.
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Spain
Manila
State Department
Long
Admiral Dewey
Philippines
Madrid
Augusti
Attempt on General Blanco's Life in Havana
Washington reports a failed assassination attempt in Havana on General Blanco by Mariano Salva, a young volunteer. Salva shot Blanco in the calf as he left the palace to inspect earthworks, and the shooter surrendered after believing he had killed the general.
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Havana
Washington
Bianco
Mariano Salva
Salva
Blanco
Spain
Big Army for Cuba War Council Sets 170 000 Men
A White House war council orders 170000 troops for Cuba operations with 75000 volunteers expected in a ten day call. Gen Miles asked for the force as Havana 65000 strong Spanish garrison plus 100000 American besiegers for key ports including Cienfuegos Matanzas Sagua Bahia Honda Cardenas and Mariel.
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Council of War
White House
Mondas
Cuba
Miles
Havana
Cienfuegos
Matanzas
Sagua
Bahia Honda
Cardenas
Mariel
Porto Rico
Madrid
Emperor William
Germany
United States
Manila
Admiral Camara
Cartagena
Waiting at Honolulu for Manila expedition second voyage
A Washington dispatch to a New York paper says the first expedition to Manila, which sailed May 25, is still waiting at Honolulu for the second expedition to depart.
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Honolulu
Washington Dispatch
New York
Manila
Ships prepare to invade Porto Rico and army transport
The government moves to secure ships for transporting a large army to Porto Rico. Cuban authorities deny plans and refute reports of Havana food abundance as unrest grows over the invasion push.
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Porto Rico
War history of a week Fridays report on Cuba and Europe
Fragments describe Talbot in Havana to rescue the British consul and residents. A 6000 man second Tampa expedition to reinforce Gen. Shafter is planned. Manila struggles, Blanco and Hobson notes, and talks of peace and further actions. Minor note items follow about drownings and crop estimates.
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Talbot
Havana
Tampa
Shafter
Cardenas
Purisima Concepcion
Manzanillo
Kingston
Ravensdale
Philadelphia
Blanco
Santiago de Cuba
Illinois
Norfolk
Cassius
Hobson
Havanese
Long
Albert Ames
Massachusetts
Joseph W. Plume
New Jersey
Asthma From Asparagus Listed In Medical Curiosities
The New York Herald reports Dr. Eugene Deschamps documented a case of a ten year old victim who suffers severe spasmodic coughing when preparing raw asparagus for the cook. This adds asparagus to a long list of odorous triggers for spasmodic asthma noted in medical literature.
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Eugene Deschamps
New York Herald
Nickel Plate Route Offers Daily Express Trains to Major Cities
Nickel Plate Road advertises low fares from Fort Wayne to Chicago Cleveland Erie Buffalo New York and Boston with vestibuled buffet sleepers and dining car service. Trains arrive at and depart from Van Buren Street Union Station in Chicago. KR J Hamilton agent Fort Wayne Indiana phone 507.
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Nickel Plate Road
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Cleveland
Erie
Buffalo
New York
Boston
van Buren Street Union
KR. J. Hamilton
Ind
Pihone
Eastern magazine scheme sparks talk in boarder dialogue
In a brief exchange, a youngest boarder asks about an Eastern magazine plan for an international language. The Cheerful Idiot opines it will generate much talk as the Omaha Exposition is advertised via the WABASH railroad.
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Indianapolis Journal
Spaniards Still Claim Gibraltar Amid British Control
The article notes Spain maintains a lingering proprietary claim to Gibraltar since 1704 while Britain governs the fortress. It describes Spanish governors being appointed despite British sovereignty, and jokes that the notion might persist even after Cuba, calling the situation amusing rather than dangerous.
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England
Gibraltar
Spain
Cuba
Mrs Lucy Goodwin Praises Pinkham Medicine Cure
A Virginia woman, Mrs Lucy Goopwiy of Holly, weighs 113¾ pounds more after four years of womb trouble and nervous illness. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Sanative Wash and Liver Pills with her recovery and urges others to try the remedies.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs
Lucy Goopwiy
Holly
W. Va
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