Heroes of Merrimac Safe and Confined Near Morro
Washington January 4 The Navy Department received a cable from Admiral Sampson reporting that Trent Heleon and companions are all well and confined in the city at Balettepo about four miles from Morro. The message came under a flag of truce providing confirmation of their status.
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Morro
Washington
Jane
Navy Des Partment Hee
Playa del Este
Prino Haig
Trove
Trent
Heleon
Balettepo
Sampson
Navy Department
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Streston
Secretary Lane Praises Hobson Heroism in Merrimac Sinking
Secretary Lane praises 3 PF Hobson for sinking the Merrimac at Santiago de Cuba in the harbor. A personal commendation letter from Secretary Long notes readiness and courage, with moves to advance Hobson to lieutenant commander and transfer to the line, while Navy officials plan rewards and further honors.
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New York
The
Herald
Washington
Lane
Hobson
North Atlantic
Merrimac
Bantiago de Cubs
Pearson
Congress
Hutson
Rectetars
Jone
Department
United States
Santiago de Cate
Lang
Adsorres Sampson
Secretary Long
Satupeon
An & Prinomwr
Santiago de Cuba
Worried Hobson Award Debate Stirs Navy Officials
Washington reports a interview with Secretary Large discusses Hobson rewards and naval careers. Conflicting interests surface as analysts weigh merits, promotions, and the potential for greater honors in the naval history arc.
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Washington
Jace Pears
Anele
Navalson
Amd
Oregon
Theresa
Manis
Unclear Manila Expedition Hints at Delayed Departure
The ext expedition to the Philippines appears uncertain with possible postponement past the coming Monday or Tuesday. General Merritt is expected to lead the force, though details remain unsettled about the Newport staging and onward movement.
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Manila
Merritt
Newport
Collins Held for Murder in District Court Bail Denied
John H. Collins was held without bail after a preliminary hearing on charges of murdering his father. A damaging letter read in court linked the accused to the crime, with prosecutors pressing for continued imprisonment until trial while defense urged bail. The judge ordered the letter be treated as court record and Jordan and Harper face separate bond talks.
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John H. Collins
W. S. McClintock
Mannie
Collins
Bingine Collins
Grant Meade
Hayden
Jetmore
Colina
John Caens
Diferse
Hapden
McClintock
John Collins
Johnson Jordan
Irle
MacClintock
Topeka
Young Collins
Godard
Ball
Joh Coline
Justice McClinterkut
Johnson Jodan Jetter
Justice McClintock
Jordan
St. Q
Safford
Devery
Lowis
Kk. C
Tetter
John
John Col Une
Government Purchases British Steamship Norse King
Baltiure June 24 The government has purchased the British steamship Norse King of the Puritan line sailing between here and Antwerp. The vessel will be used for condenser purposes and as a water tender for the troops. She will depart for New Front News today.
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Baltiure
Puritan
Here
Antwerp
Newfront News
Fram Sails On Arctic Expedition From Christiania
The Arctic exploring ship Fram leaves Christiania at 1120 hours with Captain Otto Sverdrup and the expedition crew aboard. A large crowd of spectators saw Namen and the party off as they embark on their Arctic voyage.
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Christiania
Norway
Arctic Exploring
Fram
Otto Sverdrup
Expeiititien
Arctic Regis
Namen
Arctic Explorer
Spanish Squadron Moves East From Med
Washington June 24 The state department confirms reports that the Spanish cadre squadron is in the Mediterranean moving eastward An Algerian agent dispatched Captain Moon of the English steamer Hampton to say he passed Petrom at 3 am off Pampetterd the squadron bound east comprises 15 ships six transports loaded with troops and three torpedo boats
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Washington
State Department
Mediterranean
Department
Al-giers
Moon
Hampton
Pampetterd
Santiago Totters Near Port au Prince in Cuban Conflict
Port au Prince Haiti June 04 Accom prite to advions received indicate shifting control as American forces prepare to establish presence at Bantizgo de Cubs. Despite orders from Spanish military commanders and Admiral Cervers to defend the position, the situation remains unstable and unclear.
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Port Au Prince
Hayti
Bantizgo de Cubs
Cervers
Garcia Comes Up With 1500 Men After Landing
The dispatch describes forces landing near Santiago, with General Garcia arriving at camp and joining with Shafter's troops. By nightfall 4,000 of 16,500 aboard transports had gone ashore. the column stretched three miles, advancing toward Demajayaho and Talquiri as Lawton and Bates units moved forward. Mortality and illness noted were minimal, with mosquitos and land insects the main discomfort.
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Associated Press
Dauntless
Beiquiri
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Halifax
General Kent
Hantisto
Garcia
Cubata
Lawton
New York
Pram
Senor T. Estrada Palma
Playa del Este
Guantanamo
Rabi
Castillo
Balauri
Basquiri
Laborde
Shelled village during assault near Santiago de Cuba
Offshore ships Bancroft Wilmington and Vixen shelled Batquiri and nearby villages before a landing near El Morro. Spanish troops moving toward Jurazya dispersed by shellfire as iron mines and most property at Baiquiri were owned by a Baltimore firm.
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Associated Press
Playa del Este
Guantanamo Bay
Santiusto de Cuba
el Morro
Santiago
Balquiri
Ivery
Bancroft, Wilmington and
Vixen
Jurazya
Batquiri
Tecumseh
Suwanee
Better Food for Marines Senate Bill Advances
Washington June 24 Senate committees on commerce report favorable on Senator White's bill to protect American seamen. The bill now prohibits imprisoning sailors in domestic trade and limits foreign ships to one month. It abolishes corporal punishment for offenses abroad and caps wage allotments to one month. The seamen's requested food scale is substantially granted in the bill.
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Washington
Senate
Senator White
White
Chinese Cheap Labor Sparks San Francisco Contract Clash
The San Francisco building trades council adopts resolutions denouncing Major O. T. Long, department quartermaster, and A. A. for allegedly allowing troops to be outfitted with uniforms not manufactured in China, highlighting tensions in wartime procurement.
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San Francisco
Building Trades Council of
O. T. Long
Department Quartermaster
Forthcoming Push to Santiago Described by Alger and Miles
Washington reports Secretary Alger and General Miles in a briefing room when the Madrid bulletin of fighting began. They spoke confidently that American troops would push forward to hammer the gates of Santiago, with Cervera's fleet retreating and a Spanish victory claim contradicted.
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Cubs
Washington
War Department
Miles
Cuba
Porto
Alger
Gen. Miles
Madrid
Cervera
Madna
Shutter
Santiago
Spanish View Assesses Battle of Santiago
The Madrid Times correspondent notes Americans landed at Santiago de Cuba, with Spain prepared to resist. He states Blanes will have time to prepare for a larger clash and that peace terms must come from external powers, not Spain. Madrid reports additional Cuban dispatches indicate Spanish reinforcements are concentrating on Santiago.
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London
Madrid
the Times
Santiago de Cuba
Blanes
The
Times
Cuba
Sampson to go in for Santiago assault in June
Washington reports naval and army plans near Santiago with Sampson expected to force a landing and engage, using fired ships to clear harbor obstacles. Officials foresee combined land sea action once Morro is captured and obstructions removed.
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Washington
Santiago
Romlucwid
Hera Beilevr
Sampson
Barker
Gualtana
Chamberlain Denies Retirement From Cabinet
London dispatch reports Joseph Chamberlain, secretary of state for the colonies, emphatically denying rumors that he plans retirement from the cabinet. He rebuts the speculation and vows to continue service in his current role.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
Enemys Retreat From Juragua Near Santiago
The Spanish retreat from Juragua in haste leaves the town burning. Cuban forces under Col Aguirre engage the rear guard with two dead and seven wounded as Gen Linares withdraws to Seville. Lawton's brigade continues advancing toward Juragua and Santiago de Cuba as Admiral Sampson reports rapid cable updates from the scene.
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Juripum
Santiago de Cuba
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Table Land
Santligo de Cuba
Mortocartie
Santiago de Cubs
Lawton
Demajayabo
Baiquirt
Twenty-second Infantry
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Massarchusetts
Eighth Cavalry
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Juragua
Col. Wagner
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Linares
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