Vesuvius Proves Harbor Entrance Open at Santiago
The dynamite cruiser Vesuvius confirms that the Santiago harbor entrance was not completely blocked by the Merrimac sinking. It passed the wreck and reconnoitered inside the harbor, reporting ample room and implying Morro Castle’s defenses could be bypassed.
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New York
Herald
Port Antonio
Santiago Harbor
Sampson
Chadwick
Hobson
Bampton
Sampeck
Santhigo
Hohe
Hantiase
Morro
Port Antonia
Copsright
James Gordon Bennett
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Admiral Sampen
Admins
Cérpern
General Shafter
Santiago
Cervera
Mot
Barro
Moreu
Harber
Vesuvius
Hin
Bampnon
Admiral Sampson
Austria navy ship heads to Manila in June
Vienna reports the Austrian corvette Freundsberg arrived at Singapore June 34 and will proceed to Manila. The notice also reminds readers of the soldiers benefit concert and ball to be held at Hamilton Hall on Friday evening.
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Vienna
Freundsberg
Singapore
Manila
Hamilton Hall
Shafter Moves HQ Toward Juragua As War Supplies Ship Out
From Balquiri to Juragua Gov Shafter plans to shift headquarters this evening while artillery and munitions are moved by road. Hecht batteries landings are delayed by bad roads and inadequate landing facilities. About 600 mules remain at port as pack trains are assembled. Five days of rations are aboard for the men, with ten days needed as a precaution.
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Associated Press
Dauntless
Balquiri
Kingston
Jamaica
Shafter
Juragua
Hecht
Rewarding Heroes in Special Messages to Congress
The president will send special messages to Congress recognizing Lieut. Hudson hero of the Merrimac and Lieut. Newcomb and crew of the revenue cutter Hudson who saved the torpedo boat Winslow at Cardenas. Capt. Hodgson of the dispatch boat Hugh McCulloch and naval cadet Joseph Wright Powell who searched Santiago harbor for Merrimac’s crew are noted, with Senate approval sought for the transfer authorities.
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Congress
Washington
Lieut
Hudson
Lieut. Newcomb
Winslow
Cardenas
Hodgsdon
Hugh McCulloch
Manila
Joseph Wright Powell
Bluffs
Santiago Harbor
Senate
President Announces Advancement for Hobson and Crew
The president states that with Senate consent Hobson will be advanced from the construction corps to the line of the navy. Hudson's crew are to receive a vote of thanks and medals of commemoration. Capt Hodgsdon will also be properly recognized as the president notes the crew with Hobson have already been promoted.
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Hobson
Construction Corps
Navy
Senate
Hudson
Hodgsdon
Holson
Camara Will Return From Mediterranean Cruise
New York June 27 The Journal reports Senor Delmase the Spanish ambassador to Italy said the Mediterranean cruise of Admiral Camara is a ruse. After Suez he allegedly said orders may come and Camara will sail again but toward Cadiz not the Philippines.
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New York
Journal
Senor Delmase
Italy
Camara
Mediterranean
Suez
Senor Delmuse
Cadiz
Philippines
Torpedoes for Spain bound for the Philippines
A-Fiume dispatch reports an Austrian vessel sailing toward the Philippine islands with 500 torpedoes intended for the Spanish meet. The note places the cargo in a wartime context amid Austrian Hongary authorities in Aus tria-Hongary.
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Lomlop
Fiume
Austria-Hongary
Philippine Islands
Kansas Volunteer Harry Pepper Dies in California Hospital
Private Harry Pepper of Silver Lake died in a California hospital yesterday from quick consumption after falling ill while serving with a Kansas volunteer unit. Pepper, age unknown, was reported dead in San Francisco on June 27 as the city and unit mourn his loss.
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Kansas
California
San Francisco
Harry Pepper
Silver Lake
Ellis
Fight On Wednesday In Cuba Campaign Report
From Kingston Jamaica June reports say the Third and Ninth cavalry guard the ashore material while other regiments move toward Santiago de Cuba. Intermittent storm hampers communication between army and fleet as Jurigus and Basquiri roads remain unprotected. General Shafter praises officers for the landing under harsh conditions.
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Associated Press
Balguiri
Kingston
Jamaica
Santiago de Cuba
Jurigus
Basquiri
Shafter
Blanes Reports Cuban Action and Cuban Losses
Madrid dispatch summarizes General Blanes reporting heavy and visible Cuban losses at Santiago. He notes enemy assaults repulsed with casualties, reinforcements needed from Manzanillo, and Linares entrenching lines while ships remain offshore.
Commodore Watson Sails to Join Sampson Off Spanish Coast
The Navy Department bulletin says Commodore Watson sails today to Newark to join Sampson and command an armored squadron with cruisers, proceeding at once to the Spanish coast to carry the war to the enemy's doors.
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Washington
Navy Department
Watson
Newark
Sampson
First Enlistment of Colored Troops in Kansas Opens
The recruiting station at the state house opened at 8 am to examine volunteers for colored troops. About 150 men and boys gathered, entrances guarded, most applicants fit requirements after two rejections for weight. Strong spirit pervaded the room as songs surged from a corner while awaiting examination.
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Volunteer Service
Representative Hall
Uncle Sam
Santiago's Doom. American troops near Santiago de Cuba
Dispatch reports on June 27 from Jamaica place General Chaffee's forces two miles beyond Sevilla and four miles from Santiago. Lawton's brigades and Col R H Hail advance. 1500 Cuban troops under General Gonzales guard roads toward Santiago while 5000 Cubans under Calixto Garcia are marching from the interior to join the attack.
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Associated Press
Chaffee
Sevilla
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Santiago de Cuba
Lawton
R. H. Hail
Massachusetts Volunteers
Santiago
Carlos Gonzales
Calixto Garcia
Santao
Garcia
Aserradores
Santigge
Balquiri
Leona
Juragua
Aseradores
Santi- Bed
Supplies for Blanco London June 27
Havana correspondent reports several vessels entered Cuban ports without difficulty and are discharging cargoes. The provisions carried are relieving anxiety here about supplies.
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London
Havana
The
Times
Cuban insurgents mass near Juragua with Garcia plan
June 47 General Calixto Garcia lands 3,000 Cuban insurgents in the Santiago region. About 5,000 insurgents, mostly armed with modern rifles, concentrate near Juragua. The plan calls for co operation with American forces while Garcia moves his army along the northern coast toward Havana, with other insurgent groups joining to form a larger force. A conference between Major General Shafter and Garcia is planned for tomorrow.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Calixto Garcia
Pnb
Santiago
Uon
Guintanamo
Piano
Shafter
Garcia
Cubsin Armiet
Havana
Matanzag
Cuba
United States Army
Maxime Gomez
Parti
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Domingo Berry
Manzanillo
Satitiazo
Linares
Basquirt
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Senor Sagasta
Litires
Tining
Landon
Pye Tesh
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