Battle of Santiago Ends Spanish Fleet Destruction
Admiral Cervera dies in the sunken fleet off Santiago as the Spanish armada is defeated. Over 300 killed or drowned and about 1,690 officers and sailors captured. The American squadron, led by Sampson and Schley, suffers minimal losses with one death. The prisoner of war is Admiral Cervera aboard Gloucester.
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Orr Sant TiaGo
Kingston
Jamaica
Cervera
Cristobal Colon
Almirante Oquendo
Infanta Maria Teresa
Vizcaya
Furor
Pluton
Santiago de Cuba
Sampson
Schley
Caribbean Sea
Cuba
J. Pierpont Morgan
Corsair
United States Navy
Gloucester
New York
Spaniards Fight to the Last as Cervera Surrenders at Sea
The Spanish fleet under Admiral Cervera battles the American guns, suffers severe losses, and beachs ships after a fierce chase. Cervera surrenders aboard the Gloucester to Lieutenant Commander Richard Wainwright, who honors him with chivalry and offers his cabin.
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Cervera
Gloucester
Norton
Richard Wainwright
Wainwright
Cervera Fleet Sailed Toward Havana Belief
An official dispatch from Santiago reports Admiral Cervera's fleet withstood the American fleet for an hour before withdrawing westward. The Spanish say two torpedo destroyers were lost. Lieutenant General Correa, minister of war, believes Cervera's fleet has gone to Havana.
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Cervera
Havana
Maprio
Santiago
Correa
Manila likely fell as Dewey planned July fourth attack
Hone Kono reports from Cavite that naval forces under Admiral Dewey intended to strike Manila on July 4. The Zafiro arrived with word of June 30 landings and ships leaving July 1. The Charleston brought 50 Spanish soldiers as prisoners to Cavite, joining Ladrones governor's party.
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Dewey
Hone Kono
United States
Zafiro
Cavite
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Ladrones
Charleston
Still at Port Said as Camara fleet returns to harbor
Port Said July 6 reports the entire Admiral Camara squadron has re entered the harbor including transports. The Spanish torpedo boat destroyer Prosperina and the collier San Augustin have also arrived.
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Port Sato
Admiral Camara
Prosperina
San Augustin
Unfortunate Illustration At Kansas City Trial
In Judge Henrys court Ella Downend sues Kansas City for 5000 over injuries from a sidewalk step. Attorney George Jones argues the step is mere access to the witness chair and not liable. He trips on the same step while pointing it out, causing laughter in the courtroom.
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Henry
Kansas City
Ella Downend
George Jones
City
Persn
Mr. Jones
No Legacy to Cigarette Fiends
The heirs of the late George G. Seaton of Rockford Illinois must not become cigarette smokers to receive their legacies. To four nieces and six nephews he bequeathed 100 to 200 dollars each with a proviso that if any legatee uses cigarettes or alcoholic liquor to excess, that portion goes to a charity chosen by the executors.
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George G. Seaton
Rockford
Ill
Philadelphia Press
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