Mining group near Tucson sold by Boston owners
New York capitalists have closed the Kain of the seven San Vier mines, densely developed, located 16 miles south of Tucson. Count Manfred von Matuschka of Enesia and Miss Ella Walker of Detroit were married in Detroit on Tuesday. Miss Walker is a granddaughter of Hiram Walker of Walkerville, Ont.
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Battle of La Quasina foiled disaster by Unfaltering American courage
JurRacua Cuba June 28 reports the first and tenth cavalry under Wood and Roosevelt charging through a Spaniard ambush near Siboney. Sixteen Americans killed and sixty wounded or missing, thirty seven Spaniards recovered and buried. Hotchkiss and Mauser fire raged along narrow trails as Troop L and reinforcements fought to avoid catastrophe.
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Cuban aid aids landing assumed in Cuban actions
Washington dispatch discusses Cuban forces during the Santiago invasion, noting Cubans fought to blind Spanish defenders and supply to Sampson and Shafter. It suggests Spanish reports misattributed clashes, while American troops landed largely unscathed, aided by Cuban distraction and deception.
Government Buys Eight Vessels for Atlantic Transport
Washington June 27 An important addition to the war department fleet was announced the purchase of eight large ships of over 3600 tons to serve on the Atlantic coast. Seven ships were bought from the Atlantic Transport line operating from New York Philadelphia and Baltimore to London. The purchase price was not stated but is understood to be about four million dollars. These vessels join the 41 ships already under charter for transport duties along the Atlantic coast.
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Yellow fever hits American expedition at Santiago
Maprio June 27 two p m reports from Cuba that yellow fever has struck members of the American expedition at Santiago. Dispatches from the Spanish commander deny inadequacy and claim General Linares has 12 infantry battalions and several artillery batteries with strong fortifications around the city, though he notes the Spaniards may fall back only to stay out of range of ships' guns.
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First Official Cablegram to Cuban Junta Tells of Victory
The Cuban junta received an official cable from Havana reporting victory near Santiago. It states 60 Spaniards killed and 16 wounded, with 2 Cuban and 3 American casualties, and 28 Mauser rifles plus 3,000 cartridges captured. American forces aided Baiquiri’s capture and 16,000 U.S. troops landed there. General Garcia aboard the cruiser New York.
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Spaniards repulse attack at Punta Berraco in Cuba
From Madrid Maprio reports June 25 that General Correa announced an official dispatch stating the American attack on Punta Berraco was repulsed after a bloody engagement. Cable dispatches from Admiral Cervera describe Spanish ships joining land forces in Santiago and a critical situation with later word of Spanish victory. The governor of Santiago says Seboney and Baiquiri were shelled and destroyed as the attack continued until nightfall.
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No News at Washington on Santiago Engagement
Washington June 25. By 12 30 oclock neither the war nor the navy department had received news from troops or fleet near Santiago. Admiral Sampson sent messages on routine matters with no reference to a fight or skirmish, leading officials to believe no serious engagement has occurred since the landing of forces.
Miles Going to the Front in Cuba
General Miles, in command of the army, will go to Cuba with his staff to direct military operations. The move is definite though not immediate, with no emergency requiring haste. He will not oversee the Santiago assault, which is likely already well advanced or completed by his departure.
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Admiral Sampson Maintains Rapid Cable Link With Navy
In Washington on June 27 Admiral Sampson is in constant near real time radio and cable contact with the navy department. Six dispatches arrived in quick succession through the night with the latest placing events up to midnight. The half hour gap between message filing and Washington receipt confirms the command is nearly in step with the scene of action.
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Naval clash off San Juan reports cruiser action
A dispatch from San Juan de Porto Rico dated June 25 at 2 PM says an American cruiser appeared off the harbor and the Spanish gunboat Isabella and the Terror sallied out to attack her. The American withdrew immediately with one Spaniard killed and three wounded.
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Merritt to sail with fleet on Newport next week
San Francisco June 24 General Merritt and his staff including clerks will take passage on the Newport with the fleet to sail Monday June 27. The war department says a third expedition of six transports will depart then, while a division under Major General Otis remains to sail for Manila as more transports are obtained.
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Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Endorsed by Mrs Luke
Mrs J F Luke of Cresbard South Dakota reports her husband suffered catarrh and stomach trouble. After using Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills the catarrh improved and the stomach ailment was cured. She calls Hood's Sarsaparilla a necessary household remedy.
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Queen Regent in Madrid Pressures Rise to Resign
A Vienna Telegraph correspondent reports Madrid sources indicate the queen regent’s position has become untenable and she is expected to resign the regency within a short period. The London-based dispatch notes the situation growing unstable as political strains mount in Spain.
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