Not a Vessel Left Afloat From Santiago
Spanish Admiral Cervera’s fleet fought until the ships were sunk or captured off Santiago de Cuba. The battle left 1,690 officers and sailors prisoners, with heavy Spanish losses and a decisive American victory. Admiral Cervera surrendered to Lieutenant Commander Richard Wainwright aboard the Gloucester after escaping ashore.
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Corsair
United States Navy
Cervera
Gloucester
Norton
Richard Wainwright
Wainwright
Spaniards' Bold Dash Ends in Destruction at Sea
The passage describes Admiral Cervera and his fleet fleeing Havana as the American fleet pressed fire. Despite courageous resistance the Spaniards faced inevitable defeat, with ships aflame and sinking as they tried to reach safety along the coastline under heavy gunfire.
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Admiral Cervera’s Fleet Sailed Toward Havana Says Correa
In a Santiago dispatch General Correa the Spanish minister of war states Cervera’s fleet endured an hour of American fire then disappeared westward with the American fleet in pursuit. Two torpedo destroyers were lost. Correa believes the fleet has gone to Havana.
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Manila Falls Feared as Dewey Planned July Fourth Attack
Hone Kone reports the US dispatch boat Zafiro arriving at Cavite with word that American troops landed June 30 and Admiral Dewey planned a Manila assault with fleet and troops on July 4. The Charleston delivered 50 POWs, including the Spanish governor of the Ladrones, to Cavite.
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Hone Kone
United States
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Cavite
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Manila
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Charleston
Admiral Camara Fleet Reenters Port Said Harbor
Still at Port Said the entire Admiral Camara squadron has re entered the harbor including the transports. The Spanish torpedo boat destroyer Prosperina and the collier San Augustin have also arrived marking a reinforced harbor position on July 6.
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Port Sarp
Prosperina
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Laughing Jury in Kansas City Trial Slip on Step
Ella Downend sues Kansas City for 5000 over a sidewalk step injury. Attorney George Jones argues the step is trivial, then trips over it en route to the witness chair, humorously undercutting his point as the jury laughs.
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Kansas City
Ella Downend
George Jones
City
Mr. Jones
No Legacy to Cigarette Fiends Bequest Contingent on Temperance
Heirs of the late George G. Seat on of Rockford Illinois face forfeiture of legacies under a will if any beneficiary including four nieces and six nephews uses cigarettes or alcoholic liquors to excess. Sums of 100 to 200 dollars are tied to a charitable reallocation by executors if the condition is violated.
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Rockford
Ill
Philadelphia Press
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