Shafter Holds Santiago Fast Amid Fierce Navy Action
Washington July 4 The Navy reports the destruction of Cervera's fleet with Cristobal Colon forced ashore near Santiago and Admiral Cervera captured. About 1,300 prisoners including Cervera and several hundred killed or drowned. Gen Shafter says bombardment paused until Tuesday morning to allow consuls families to move. American forces likely occupy Santiago.
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Oquendo
Vizcaya
Santiago
Koomy
Cervera
Washington
Shafeer
U'Slock
Swarrow
Shafter
Miles
Madrid Debates War Ends Before Peace Offer
In official Madrid circles, opinion splits over whether to press on with war before peace talks. Some deem prolonging the conflict pointless and costly while others see a chance of victory. The piece argues Spain’s persistence may reflect ambition, not honor, as neutrality and external powers shape prospects for any settlement.
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Madrid
Spain
United States
France
Germany
Aod
Harer
Dewey Advances to Manila After Fast Pacific Landing
Report from Sanbilla states the second relief expedition landed at Onsite om daly Aste On and moved along the route to the Ladrones Islands. Troops captured the Spanish governor and his party, then sailed to Cavite. Dewey was expected to seize Manila on the Fourth of July.
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Sbanilla
Onsite
England's Support in the Spanish-American War Era
The London Telegraph argues Spain must abandon Cuba and Porto Rico soon, and Cuba and Porto Rico should be under U S protection if independence looms. The Philippines present a weaker case for independence, with European powers eyeing possible sale or control, and Britain and Japan likely to back a liberal policy if the United States maintains influence.
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London
Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Europe
United States
Manila
France
Germany
America
Abe
Japan
Need of a Larger Navy, Mahan's Naval Fallacies Replayed
Summary of Captain Mahan's Harper's Magazine article arguing against two fallacies about U S naval defense. It contends defense requires offensive capability, and that battleships deter aggression rather than allow success for any war. The piece notes wartime lessons, Monroe Doctrine enforcement, and implications for U S naval size relative to Britain. Also includes notes on cattle poisoning from nitrate in sorghum stalks and a humorous Harper's Bazar cartoon caption about Johnny's head.
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Harper’ Magazine
Mahan
United States
Ess
Lierty
Warner
Fighture
Spain
England
Great Britain
Ada
South America
Saya
Mabsn Ban
Kanead de
Mayo
Kansas
India
Lewiston
Idaho
Oregon
Wash
Texas Stock and Farm Journal
Weekly News Mystery for Readers Worldwide
A garbled notice promises global access to a weekly capital news digest. It hints at a trusted editor and a renewed subscription, claiming timely updates and value for readers seeking ongoing journalism.
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Dewey All Right
Kanaag City
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Brattleboro, VT
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