Madrid Sinks Admiral Cervera Fleet Amid War Rumors
Madrid stunned by reports that Admiral Cervera's squadron was destroyed or dispersed after a bold sortie from Santiago de Cuba. London dispatches say a Spanish version praises the daring raid with torpedo boats, while U.S. and Madrid officials debate the outcome and potential captures. Public sentiment runs high as rumors spread of prisoners and strategic shifts in the Caribbean theater.
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Gessels
Cervera Hud
Imire Cervera
Morro Iasti
Gentroyers
Cervers
Santago de Cuba
Taio
Cervera
Hiavana
Clentudgoe
Kajoleine
Ehater
Sampson
Ben
Spaniards Attack Delisted News in Cuba July 6 Report
Fragmentary dispatch notes Spaniards attacking near Port Antonio and Kingston with unclear details. Date references include July 3 and July 6 with pirate style phrasing and stray names. Source remains partially garbled and unverified.
Desperate Night Battle Rages Along Front as US Forces Hold
Reports describe a night clash as Spanish lines attacked trenches held by US troops. Gen Hawkins wounded in the foot. over 200 additional wounded, 1,700 total casualties reported across the front. Recruits ordered to front, with heavy artillery and machine gun fire continuing at dawn.
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Sur
W Brirade
Hawkins
Shatter
Bowden
Third Cavalry
Chat
Aricade
Kent
Sranikh
Rollo
Poole
Wounded to be Sent Home From Santiago Transports
Washington reports a plan to use transports at Santiago to return wounded soldiers to United States hospitals. Fort Monroe will host a large military hospital and a base for prisoners as arrangements secure feeding and care for all affected, with Chesapeake Bay facilities chosen for cooler climate.
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Washington
Santago
Florida
Ark McPhereon
Har Atlante
Santiago
Foreigners Leave Manila War Vessels Return Home
The state department has not confirmed a London report that German and other European warships remained in Manila after American land forces arrived. Officials say foreign ships likely departed once American reinforcements arrived, since protection of nationals was no longer needed.
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Washington
State Department
Thes
London
Manila
Germany
Jefe
Ttin
Dewey
New Army Rules On Court Martial Mercy and Doctor Appointments
Washington July 1 the secretary of war interprets the law to allow mercy in court martial trials for volunteers and soldiers secretary Alger approves a surgeon general proposal that state appointed physicians for regimental vacancies be examined by a governor chosen three physician board at no US cost. The board’s certification of fitness will be accepted by the war department.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Alger
Army
United States
War Department
Revised List of Casualties Among Shafter Army Officers
The Associated Press reports a revised casualty roster from Gen Shafter's forces dated July 4, listing multiple officers and ranks as killed or wounded. Names span several units including Sixth Infantry, Tenth Cavalry, Ninth Cavalry, Seventh and Thirteenth Infantry, and North Infantry with various lieutenant and captain ranks.
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Shafter
Associated Press
Caval Aear
Tirteenth
John Hamilton
Cavalry
Albert G. Forse
Firat Orale
Mrunckrey
Wratheriel
Bisth
Metce
Les Tenant
Seventenath
W. BD
Rickingon
Fretieutenant
Ninstesnth
John Robertson
L. H. Groas
KR Luscoum
North Infantry
Torrance
Itwnley
Hente Carroll
Woodbury
Re . Beott
Uewtenant
Thireenth
Roster of officers and naval actions in Cuba
List of military officers from multiple U.S. regiments and ships. Describes ships ashore near Santiago de Cuba, the New York warship ramming and salvaging hopes, and Admiral Cervera's decision during the harbor sortie. Mentions plans to raise wrecks and use wrecking firms for recovery after the battle.
Schley the Hero in Battle of Santiago Harbor
After a 60 mile chase in Brooklyn a Spanish armored cruiser Cristobal Colon surrendered to Captain Cook of the Brooklyn and a boarding party. Commodore Schley’s squadron led by the Brooklyn Oregon and others closed in, firing on the Spaniards as they fled. Casualties included one killed on Brooklyn and one injured. damage to the Brockton but no other ships hurt.
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Associated Press
Santiago de Cuba
Kingston
Jamaica
Brooklyn
Cristobal
Cristobal Colon
Abe
Sobley
Cape Caney
Cristobal Coles
Schley
Alms
Oregon
Gester H Elis
Shell
Bures
Brockton
BCHLEYS SHIP HIT Brooklyn Not Damaged
Brooklyn ships report damage and casualties after a single shot near Santiago de Cuba. No injuries to other American vessels, while the Spanish forces boarded rival ships and seized crew, amid chase from Kingston to Jamaica ports.
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Santiago de Cuba
Hwa
Onic
Jamaica
Thestay
Araoricus
Crintobal
Colon
Meat Condemned Over Measles Spread at Camp Merritt
Measles break out among Kansans at Camp Merritt and a substantial amount of bacon is condemned. A board of survey inspected the camp medical tent and reported the measles ward unsafe, with surgeons warning outbreaks occur in new troop levies.
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Camp Merritt
Ban Mranpives
Sucy
Merritt
Conan
Board of Survey
Eral ES
Commineau
Pee
Tday & Board of Me
G. Ous
Er Ao
Augusua Family Sape Escape and Manila Blockade Run
Fragmentary OCR depicts an escape involving the Augusus family, a Manila blockade, and a voyage from Shanghai or Singapore to Manila. It references a Consul, American vessels, and military actions amid a siege, but details are unclear and names and places are garbled.
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Manila
Madrid
Steel
Singapore
Properpess
Aituaition
Isee Fis
Smacauore
Ato
Chenoral Pacatin Peices
Ite
Yellow Fever at Fort McHenry Reduced to One Case
Reports from Washington note a favorable turn in the yellow fever situation at Fort McHenry and the surrounding detention camp near McHenry Minn with only one case remaining and no new infections. Post Office officials confirm mail to Cuba and the Philippines same as domestic, with two cent postage per ounce. William Carlisle Dead is reported from New York as former Treasury secretary’s son, Carlisle, dying at his father’s home after six months in the city.
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Fort McHenry
Washington
Marine Hospital Service
Fantainbivan
McHenry
Minn
Heath
Cuba
Philippines
United States
Wm. K Carlisle
New York
Jules—wWillinms
J. Carlisle
Johpe Geie
Treiurury
Besitucky
Haitian Pirates Stop Landing Of Eastern Queen At Navassa
A Kingston Jamaica cable reports Haitians occupying Navassa Island bar the landing of the schooner Eastern Queen six days out from Inagua. The Navassa owner Phosphate Company denies abandonment, asserts U S flag protection, and holds the United States government responsible for any loss. The claim pertains to sovereign control and duties of labor on the island under U S law.
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Baltimore
Kingston
Jamaica
Inuga
Navassa Island
John Fowler
Phosphate Company
Navassa
United States
Ths Island
Tate Department
West Indies
Port All Pring
Heyti
Haytian
Collision on Lake Erie Damages State of New York
In Cleveland on July 6 a whaleback Henry Cort struck the passenger steamer State of New York three miles from shore, ripping upper works near the paddle box and listing severely. About 200 passengers were aboard the State of New York, all uninjured overall. The Henry Cort towed the damaged boat to the river after rescuing passengers. the cause of the collision remains undetermined. The State of New York is operated by the Cleveland and Buffalo Transit Company.
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Cleveland
State of New York
Henry Cort
Toledo
Se P
Smith
Ed Dark
Ofvers
Eli Lie Pasioneers
Reiling
Rockefeller
State of
New York
Cleveland and Buffalo Transit Company
War Pictures and Magic Staged at Local Theater
A program features Vitascope views of United States battleships and landscapes, magic feats by Professor Pro, and vocal and instrumental selections. An automatic speaker delivers announcements. Admission is 10 cents for all parts of the house, with nightly shows this week.
Robbers Seize $500 On Rio Ohio Train Robbery
July 6 report from Rio Ohio describes a train stop at Stony Creek where masked robbers looted passenger valuables after forcing guard aside. Captain Matthes Sherman, noted naval veteran and former San Diego mayor, is reported dead. Umbrella makers Cleze W Co in New York announce assignment with assets and liabilities around $10,000.
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Rio
Stony Creek
Bill
Sherman
Ian Wiega
Matthes Sherman
San Diego
New York
Cleze, W Co
Letter From the Front From Topeka Soldier At Cuban Coast
A letter to Dr. C. B. McCusky from Francis J. Campbell formerly of Topeka, now with the Twenty-second Regular Infantry aboard the Mathewon fifteen miles from Santiago. He describes ships firing on Cuban coast, the flag raised by a sergeant on a hill, and the band playing the Star Spangled Banner as the first American flag atop Cuban soil. He notes 12,008 Spanish troops in Santiago, 36 transports unloading, and hopes capturing Santiago will end the war.
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C. B. McCus¢y
Francis J. Campbell
Topeka
Twentiett
Regular Infantry
Mattéwan
Gonting
Mobile
St Old
Santiago
Sentiago
Conditions in Santiago Report From General Shafter
Dispatches relay General Shafter describing Santiago as in terrible condition with famine and fear of bombardment. Rice is the staple, crops nearby exhausted, mangoes the only other food. troops are in good spirits and healthy. Further notes mention wounded and prisoners, and appeals to Spain to permit surrender to spare life and property.
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Santiago
Washington
Géneral Shafter
Santiaga
General Shafter
Shaftir
Sumnon
Fort Meyer
Vax
Vikechi
Sumnee
Jos
Cervera
Gar
Spain
Feuyon
Refugees Land After Santiago Harbor Exit
Kingston Tamale July 6 The British warships Adert and Pallas brought 42 refugees in two ships, the former carrying 14 and the latter 28, while the Austro-Hungarian cruiser Kaiserin Maria Teresa arrived with 5 refugees. They departed Santiago de Cuba harbor entrance at 4 o clock Monday.
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Santiago
Associated Brew
Kingston
Tamale
Adert
Pallas
Kaiserin Maria Teresa
Port Royal
Santiago de Cuba
Weather Indications and Expositions in Omaha and Nashville
Weather notes suggest cooler tonight and shifting winds for Chicago. Omaha Exposition features the grandest inland show, with reduced excursion rates via Burlington Route. International Christian Endeavor Convention tickets to Nashville priced at one fare plus 2 dollars from many states. Also mentions a Topeka speed-accomplished accommodation train and a West Sun laundry reference.
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Chicago
Kansas
United States
Qntira Missguri
Nashville
International Christian Endeavor
Nash
Ville
Union Pacife
Ibraska
Colorado
Historiand
F. A. Lewis
Fulton
No store in this city will sell furniture as cheaply as we do
Our prices may be the same as others but a impartial comparison shows our offer is best for the same. The furniture excels in design finish and durability with three kinds offered the very best obtainable the best medium priced and the lowest priced. See us for money saving purchases.
Morrow’s Kidney Tablets Promising Backache Cure
A testimonial extols Morrow's Kidney Tablets as a cure for backaches and nerve troubles linked to kidney issues. Mrs. Mutkoret Sterrait of Springfield, Ohio, reports relief after using a box, claiming the remedy restored health and debunked prior failed treatments. Sold in stores or by mail from the Hert Medicine Co. Springfield, price 70 cents per bottle, two for $1.20.
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John Morow
Itv
Mutkoret Sterrait
Spriggfield
Hotliigtmore
Morrow
Kidentiide
Hert Medicine Co
Sprinefeld
Olio
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Pisce
Senor Sagasta
Armirad Cervera
Almirante
Matia
Teresa Wank
Cervera Blenfelt
The
Times Cays
Cervere
Madris
Fon Daily Telegraph
Rae PY
Martinve Cunpos
Iene
Tare
Peter
Rive
Hilen
Wendy Wan
Auhors
Suionel Becario
Gopsright
Sanudec
Linares
Culeer
Adimirs
Santi- Por
Isan
Esterio
Santing
Sanday
Port Antonis
Jamelon
Wis Kingston
Army Regulations
V. R. F. McCoy
Tenth Cavalry
John H. Patterson
Agale T Breadman
Twentieth
Attr
James F. Brett
Twenty Fourth Infantry
Ninth Cavalry
J.H. Leyborn
Eighth Infantry
P. A. Ellis
Fifteenth Infantry
W. O S. Worth
Eskridge
Dr. Panera
Ducal
Deane
Agbert
Chiliea J. Parkhurst
D. J. Monahan
Massachusetts
Albert Laws
Jones
Paka
M. J. Henry
Bricade
al. H. Barrum
Eiweees
Arrimer
Benney
C. van Vitet
Capeaien
Int
Coop
Eutenant
Inmire
T. ‘Bastel
South Infantry
Sijaries
Fackson
Seventh
Batantsy
Lafferty
Leutenant
Baventt Infantry
United States Navy
Carvera
Manzanillo
Cienfuegos
Havana
Siboney
Sasin
Aome
Xajlora
Vizcaya
Alimirante Oquendo
Maria Teresa
Chaparrel
Itta
Washington Bays
Adthal Sampson
Long
Allen
Henry C. Taylor
Indiana
Schley the Hero
Bchleys
Lake Erie
the Crawford
Rio Grande Southern
Omaha Exposition
L. W. Wakeley
Howard Ellioty
Ft Tana Ma
Townsend
G. P
TOA
St. Louis
Nipps
Kan
Santa Fe
Omahe
W.C. Garvey
West Sun
Thompson Bros
Kansas Avenue
Luaury
Wericn
Dver
Ipsite
Mugering
Beton
Marcx
Uutakers
Neer Bork
Tee Laren
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