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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1898
Page
28
Describes a fierce engagement near La Quasina with sixteen American fatalities and extensive Spanish fire. General Lawton and Cuban allied forces push to dislodge the enemy amid rough terrain, ambushes, and heavy casualties on both sides.
A train collision near Kansas City injures and kills soldiers from Troop C and others. Colonel Torrey survives with injuries as ambulances and locals rush to aid the victims. Fatalities include Willie Wallace and Sam Joum, with a long list of wounded and maimed military personnel.
NY AP dispatch reports Ungle Sam's forces pressing toward Santiago de Cuba with Brigades under Lawton and Wheeler advancing. Spanish defenses girded around the bay as Cuban allies provide maps and reports of shortages and casualties amid the siege.
Fragmented OCR text mentions ships, troops, and shore actions with references to Spanish and Cuban forces. It describes naval maneuvers, shelling, and troop movements near harbors, with unclear dates and names due to garbled transcription. The passage hints at maritime battles and shore engagements influenced by conflicting factions.
Dispatches report rising tensions as Spain braces for possible conflict. Officials claim precautions are in place, ports ready, and 26 060 men mobilized to support key Atlantic ports while Spanish canal access and coal supplies worry observers.
Washington reports progress on provisioning Commodore and squadron for Spirit readiness. Supplies coal provisions and water are being arranged, with expected sailing in four to five days. The plan aims to deter Camara and raise Spain's sea dominance, while defenses at Saigon are noted and preparations continue.
Crowds gather in Milwaukee on June 20 for the Wisconsin semi centennial celebration. The day features a grand military parade and the dedication of the soldiers monument in Grand Avenue park honoring Civil War heroes.
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