Capture of Santiago Nears as Americans Press Advance
Generals Shafter and Miles report steady American gains around Santiago with troops in trenches found dummy wooden guns. Allies fear Spanish escape as reports from Washington and Havana note the town may fall within hours. Navy movements pivot to operations against other targets while debate over credit for the victory continues.
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Explosion at Laflin and Rand Powder Plant Kills Fifteen
July 12 Pompton Lakes reports a massive explosion at Laflin and Rand Powder works. Fifteen men killed including Civil War era volunteers detailed to guard the plant. many others wounded. Military guards sealed the site as wounded were rushed to Paterson hospitals by special train from Dover.
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May parole convicts from Hutchinson reform school
Governor Seely weighs paroling inmates from the Hutchinson reformatory on condition of enlisting in the volunteer service. Officials in session at St Hetchigan consider the plan as a potential response to the war effort, though details remain unclear.
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American Army Encloses Santiago as Miles Arrives
Dispatches describe American forces closing around Santiago de Cuba with lines to the bay and a flag of truce. General Miles arrives aboard the Yale to confer with Admiral Samp son while Shafter directs the campaign and a naval bombardment continues.
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Pathetic Landing Of 692 Spanish Prisoners At Seavey's Island
The 692 Spanish prisoners from Admiral Cervera's squadron, transported aboard the St Louis, arrived at Seavey's Island in two hours under Col. Ferney's direction. Weakened and ragged, many wore fragments of uniforms or table cloth, some too feeble to stand. The Cristobal Colon crew arrived better clothed, with ships bags of clothing. Forty were taken to hospital. ten lieutenant officers and other ranks were later assigned to barracks. The emotional farewell to Captain Merow moved onlookers to tears as officers and men embraced. The island, near Portsmouth, will be enclosed by a stockade with quarters for 1600 and a marine guard.
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Peace aims and Spanish cabinet shifts in wake of crisis
London dispatches report Sagasta steps toward peace talks with Madrid rivals wary of revolutionary parties while France seeks lead in diplomacy. Washington notes no peace overtures yet. Madrid faces possible cabinet reshuffle to include military elements as Britain and Austria back mediation. In Paris, Delcasse signals readiness to open talks if Spain consents. Reports from Madrid claim Tacita resignations and a new cabinet possible.
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Admiral Cervera Surrenders at Sea Conversation with Schley
Correspondent reports from Santiago de Cuba on July 4 8 details of Commodore Schleys meeting with Admiral Cervera aboard the Brooklyn. Cervera offers courteous remarks despite defeat and cites losses aboard the Viscaya and protective deck exits. He notes captains killed or wounded and credits Brooklyn Oregon and Texas with preventing escape of three ships.
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Privateer Hunt Reported Near Dizon Entrance
Victoria July 12 United States Consul Dead ley Vancouver Admiral Pulleser commander from the Pacific British expedition stationed at Hequimayit and HM Amphien a second class cruiser with nine guns and the sloop Tearus eight guns seek an alleged privateer said to lurk near the Dizon entrance the passage for southbound treasure ships. Reports of such a privateer remain unreliable.
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Aguinaldo Busy Patrolling Coast With Merchantmen
Dispatch from Iloilo reports Aguinaldo patrolling the coast with a squadron of merchantmen. Two insurgent bands at Cebu were defeated, and three insurgent leaders captured and shot. Official accounts say there is no news from parts of the island.
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NEWSPAPER AT SIBONEY CUBS EDITION TEST ISSUE
Hearst sets up a complete Siboney Cuban edition of the New York Journal. The 4 page T-col paper includes front line army and navy news and Le Bourgogne disaster coverage. Contributorswere drawn from New York. soldiers welcomed the debut with calls for the Cube Journal.
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QUA COAL HELD UP OVER SEIZURE OF SHIPMENTS
Reports say Danian authorities informed Washington that coal of 000 tons is held in St Thomas and removal by the United States is opposed by German French and Italian ships. Van Horne relayed to Washington. Adrian C Ann ing rumored to seek controlling interest in a Western league club next season with Minneapolis or St Joseph possibilities.
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Teamsters for Cubs at Lois Saly 12-Col Smith Orders Relief
Washington orders 200 teamsters for service in Cuba with Col. Smith to secure 60 mule pack animals for rescue of French refugees. French cruiser Rigeult de Gescoulhy sails for Santiago de Cuba then Jaragua to embark refugees if needed. July 12.
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Topeka Mayor Targets Drug Stores in Liquor Crackdown
Mayor Fellows plans a city wide probe into liquor sales at drug stores and will publish a monthly list of all buyers. He seeks cooperation with Probate Judge Delman to suspend licenses of violators and to enforce liquor laws, promising swift action and monthly crime reports from Marshal Strauss.
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Amend election laws in Albany plan outlined by governor
Albany July 12 Governor Bleek outlines three election law aims. An appropriation to cover New York’s war costs is needed. A plan allows military service voters to cast ballots at home. A provision seeks to protect lawful voters and deter fraud while increasing certainty and punishment for violations.
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