Battle of La Quasina A Desperate Affair
The long battle near Sevilla in Cuba’s Santiago province left sixteen Americans killed and many wounded as Roosevelt led rough riders and Cuban forces in a hard fought ambush and counterattack. Casualties and the ambush details are listed with several officers and troopers named.
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la Quasina
Roosevelt
Santiago
Allyn Capron
First
United States Volunteer Cavalry
Hamilton Fish, JR
Daugherty
M. D. Russell
Five Soldiers Die In Tupelo Train Wreck
A rail collision near Tupelo Mississippi kills five soldiers from Troop C and injures several others including Colonel Torrey. The Seville sleeper survives with all aboard except the colonel who is injured. The engineer and missing man are reported with internal injuries and the wounded receive care from physicians and citizens.
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First Volunteer Cavalry
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Tlall
Tupelo
Massissippi Tupelo
Miss
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Kansias City
Memphis
Birmingham
Seville
Torrey
Laramie
Wye
Willia BR. Wallace
Sam Jonson
Gordan
Cornelius Lenthan
Senry
Mapes
Colonel Orrey
Stiley
Verkins
Wallace
Schenck
Untitled War Dispatch Describes Cuban Campaign Movements
In a long war department dispatch dated June 27 1898 the American advance near Santiago de Cuba is outlined. General Shafter's forces push toward the city while reinforcements sail from Tampa and Cuban auxiliaries skirmish with Spanish troops on the hills. Reports speak of scarce food for Spaniards, many wounded, and potential junctions with other American columns as the siege tightens.
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Juragua
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Mermitano
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Caimenos
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War Department
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Jom
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Morro Castle
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Shafter
Maiquiri
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Associated Press
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Iast
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Aguila
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Iit
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Santiazo de Cuba
Punta Ilanco
Santa Asurla
Caney
Dolphin in Cuban harbor action and bombardment report
A dated dispatch describes the Dolphin and other ships aiding the American assault on Santiago Cuba. It notes bombardment of fortifications, ships seized or destroyed, and the advancing American land forces nearing the city as Spanish defenders withdraw.
Fragmented War Notes Near Morrocastle Reported
Descriptions mention entrenchments from the city northern edge toward Morrocastle seven miles from General Lawton headquarters. Chafee reconnoiters near the rear lotteries of Morrocastle. Cuban sources warn water cutoff could force Santide to yield. Admiral Cerevera’s fleet largely at sea. only Terror torpedo destroyer remains near. General Linton questions these reports as ships lack necessary guns for shore bombardment.
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Santidve
Itoanes
Cerevera
Terror
Linton
Celvert
Rumor of American Squadron in Spanish Waters Stirring Madrid
The report claims an American squadron may traverse the Suez canal and visit Spanish waters, prompting officials to deny the claim while noting precautions. Ministers say 26,000 troops have been mobilized and port readiness is complete across key Atlantic and Mediterranean ports.
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Amero Squadron
Spain
Pierce
Madrid
Ormaursk
Sue
Spin
Ready in five days Watsons squadron sails for Spain
Washington reports after a cabinet meeting that Watsons squadron is progressing well in arming and provisioning for departure to Spain and could sail in four to five days. The aim is to deter Camaras squadron and possibly meet it in battle to crush Spain's sea power, with defenses at Santiago and barbed wire obstructions noted, steel clippers ready to cut wires.
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Watson
Washington
Spain
Camara
Snes Cana
Lont
Dewey
Manila
Satiago
Wisconsin semicentennial invokes grand Civil War parade
Milwaukee crowds greet incoming trains as the state marks its fiftieth anniversary. The major event is a grand military parade in Grand Avenue park in memory of Wisconsin’s Civil War heroes, tied to the dedication of the soldiers’ monument.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Grand Avenue Park
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