Battle near Santiago Leaves Dozens Dead in Brush
War dispatches report 2,000 Spaniards engaged. American losses at least twelve killed and about fifty wounded with twelve Spaniards found dead in the brush. Several officers including Captain Capron and Major Brodie wounded, and Hamilton Fish Jr. killed. Roosevelt’s Rough Riders and regulars reinforced by infantry as they press toward Santiago.
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Eld
Allyn Kk. Capron
Semugt Mamilton Fish
Tillman
Daw- Bgn
Dougherty
W. T. Trwin
West Cavalry
Maseschusetts
Santiago
Connants
Brodie
McClintoth
J. Or Thomas
Knox
Bert Tipuienast
Woerndet
Rowan
Haertie
Arti
Astin
Maergrant
Thomas F. Cavanaugh
L. L Stewart
George Frow
HG. Haerner
Myemae Coyle
RM. Tield
M. Rus
Washington
Gee
Leewten
Owl
Yeung
Tampa
Deere
Uesy Department
Sampson
Santiago Harbor
Admiral Sampson
Shatter
Manter
Department
Gem Miles
Captain Capron
Gen
BiGesauld
Capron
United States Service
Miles
Pando
Hoiellis
Linates
Gareid
James M. Wet
James M. Hell
Regular Cavalry
Ohio Infantry
Dune Is
First Cavalry
Alyn K. Capron
Alyn K. Caprem
Roosevelt
Rough Rider
Alyn Capron
Artillery
Leutenant
Seventh Cavalry
Frank Booth
Albuquerque
Santiago de Cebu
WA. Howth
BP, Post & Co
High Albers
Notable Dairyman Killed and Local Figures in War Reports
A known dairyman WT Erwin is reported killed and believed in the city. Other notes identify Lt. Geo L Byram of the First Cavalry and Major N A Brodie wounded near Santiago. The dispatches describe desertion to Juragua and the advancing American forces under Gen Lawton with details of railway damage, heat, and jungle conditions as they prepare toward Santiago and Puerto Rico.
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Erwin
G. W. Arringo
Armlijo
N. A. Brodie
San Antonio
Tex
Santiago
Weat Point
Ideut
J. J. Thomas
Indian Territory
Thomas
Corporal Rhodes
Arizona
Fighting in Haiti reports reach Santiago battle area
A Cape Haytien dispatch says fighting around Santiago has intensified with both troops and ships involved. American forces are reportedly advancing, but no further details are available.
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New York
Cape Haytien
Hayti
Santiago
Armed Half Naked Troops Co-operating With Americans
An Associated Press dispatch from Jaragua Cuba dated June 23 reports Col Wagner and a Cuban escort observing a faithful cordon of armed Cuban natives described as half naked and hungry. Outposts ranging up to 29 men fed on coconuts and appeared cheerful and satisfied as reconnaissance parties gathered.
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Associated Press
Dauntless
Jaragua
Santiago de Cuba
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Col. Wagner
Lawton
Sui. 2
Santiaga
Detehsaty
Elusive cable challenge near Santiago and Kingston
Waanington June 25 Island of Cubs remains linked to the outside world with a single cable to Key West. The war department pushes to cut the last link as the cable steamer Maneel joins the effort. Depths and seaweed hinder grappling, making recovery difficult near the south coast of Cuba. Batteries and forts must be reduced before operations can move into shallower water offshore.
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Waanington
Cubs
Key West
War Department
Island of Santiago
Kingston
Jaimicn
St. Louis
Maneel
Cuba
Santiago
Soldiers Ordered Not to Wear Suspenders in Park Attendances
Gen Fred Grant issues strict grooming rules for the first division and third corps on pass. Soldiers must not wear suspenders over blue shirts while in the park or in city visits. Passes beyond park limits require clean, soldierly attire with blouses kept buttoned. Officers must report violations to regimental commanders and admonish misbehaving personnel. Hot day noted with no relief breeze.
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Cdesamauxe Park
Fred Grant
Third Corps
Varios
25 000 FIGHTERS American and Cuban Armies Now Before Santiago
Dispatch details troop dispositions near Santiago de Cuba as of June 23. General Shefter commands 15 500 troops east of the city at Balquiri and Juragua, Gen Castillo holds 1 200 at Balquird, and Col Aguiro 200 at Juragua. Garcia to join on the sixth page.
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Associated Press
Santiago de Cha
Associated’ Press
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Shefter
Santiago de Cabs
Balquiri
Juragua
Castillo
Balquird
Balquird and Col. Aguiro
Garcia
Newport News
Massachusetts
B. Hoenn
BOC
Thirty- Fourth
Michigan
Peterman
Gimp Alger
Starvard
Santeagu de Wabd
Shatter
Thuffield
Suilo
Forces Prepare to Storm Santiago and Reach City
Reports from June 24 to June 25 indicate American troops aim to storm the outer entrenchments east of Santiago de Cuba and reach the gates by Sunday. A Garcia and Castillo alliance of about 6,000 Cubans is aiding the advance, while Miles plans to lead 18,000 men from Tampa toward Santiago as the main base of operations. Supplies, horses, and naval support are being organized for rapid execution.
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Chicago
Chicago Daily News
Santiago
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Garcia
Castillo
Santtazu
Cuba
New York
Pando
Knonen
Molellin
Shafter
Cable
Ourrd
Coppinger
United States Infantry
L. H. Carpenter
District of Columbia
New York Volunteers
Maryland Infantry
PR. Hy Hall
Pennsylvania Volunteere
Indiana
Ohio Infantry
Illnsis
Filrat
Tirizad
Jacob Kline
Ohio Volunteers
United States Artillery
Fourth Army Corps
Schwan
Miami
Lee
Vicksburg Seizes Refugee Vessel Amapala Near Havana
The two masted vessel Amapala of Teulillo Hon duras was captured yesterday afternoon while leaving Havana and attempting to run the blockade. It was brought to Vicksburg this morning by the American tug Etaign Lein and found to carry 20 women and children among others. crew and passengers were refugees. The ship is detained at quarantine with no sickness aboard.
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Rey Weat
Amapala
Teulillo
Honduras
Lein
Vicksburg
Havena
Wind and storm sweep Pittsboro area damaging wires
A verse wind and storm struck western Pennsylvania shortly after 1 pm. Trees fell, telegraph wires were prostrated, several houses were warped, and witnesses said the wind reached a then record pace. The Metal Telegraphy company reports all wires down outside of the city.
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Pittsboro
Tunee
Pennsylv
Metal
Siutie
Ou City
Uphill Quest of True and Brave Spirit
Poem fragment praising steadfast courage against tyranny and error. It emphasizes daring, aspiration, and hope for future years with outward and seaward imagery. Notable phrases evoke perseverance and noble character without explicit events or dates.
A New Foe Rise Up Before Shafter's Army
A fragment from a 1900 era dispatch describes shifting fronts near Santiago, Jamaica, Juragua, and Demajuyabe as American forces press toward the city. It notes difficult wagon roads, harsh heat, and the endurance of troops including Black regiments, with observers comparing colonial forces and the American stature alongside Cuban and Spanish troops.
Messages From The Sea Manila Expedition Sighted At Mid Ocean
A mid ocean report records the steamer Peru from the Orient sighting transport steamers Senator Colon and Zonlundin Signe. Zealandia carried Pennsylvania troops, sent mail to the United States, and conveyed cheer to friends as messages of relief and status aboard reach San Francisco.
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SEA Manila
All Weill
Peru
Orient
Yu Hemeluie
Senator
Colon
Zonlundin
Bowra
Zealandia
Panh
Two Kansans Die in San Francisco Camp Hospital
Pri vates Louie Moon of company A and C. K. Green of Dennington Kansas died of pneumonia. Moon, 16, left a wife and child. Green served with the Kansas volunteers. Moon worked at the Santa Fe storehouse and his parents live in Praise Center, Johnson County. Enlisted at Kansas City. Burial planned with military honors.
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San Francisco
Kansas Volunteers
Louie Moon
Company & Expired
Meningine
C. K Greenough
Dennington
Kas
Storm and Flood Ravage Algonquin Town and Rail Line
A fierce midwestern storm battered Algonquin, flooding the Fox River area to about twelve feet and washing out railroad lines on both sides. Bridges were destroyed, merchants suffered losses, and residents faced days of isolation while rescue efforts saved several people from drowning. More distant reports note a British ship heading to Lisbon with orders to sail.
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Algonquin
Til
Alxepquin
Dodd
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