Siege Guns Move Toward Santiago Front
Reports from Camp Juragua describe siege guns pushed from Baiquiri toward Santiago as General Shafter establishes headquarters and the American army builds a road. Troops and supply lines advance, with Caney and Aguadores as key nearby points and expected shifts of forces toward the front. The Spanish retreat and the evolving position near Caney are noted, along with ongoing hardships for troops and the mounting tension before the siege of Santiago.
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Associated Press
Juragua
Tia Kingston
Jamaica
Shaler
Fnd
Wheeler
Ant
Ourmy
Seremeiies
Caney
Aguadores
Santiago
Gant
Ratauirl
Lawton
Santings Dé Cuba
Vie Kingston
Sinaien
Shafter i Per- Bon
Bunttuso
General Calixto Garcia joins Shafter in Cuban campaign
General Calixto Garcia, veteran Cuban patriot, cooperates with General Shafter in the eastern campaign against Spain. Reports indicate Garcia, aged several years, has fought Spaniards and now helps land artillery while U S forces push to Santiago de Cuba. News notes German neutrality and Spanish defenses as reinforcements move toward Linares.
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Calixto Garcia
Growni
Garcia Ie
Guarende
Ite Ta
General Shafter
Paramet
Santiago Defenses Fortified With Line of Fortifications
A fragment describes a heavy line of works bristling with fortifications around Santiago. Built forts and barbed wire create a defensive perimeter expected to slow advancing forces, while observers claim the plan aims to protect the city at a costly price.
Battle of Siboney report shows no ambuscade found
General Wheeler issues official report from Camp Juragua dated June 20 to June 30 stating the Spanish were evacuated at daylight and that the engagement was planned. He praises officers and notes casualties across U S volunteers and regular cavalry with details on wounded and killed.
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Siveney
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Eluck
Young
Siboney
Wood
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Balquirt
Castile
T Tyrree K. Rivers
W. R. Smedburg, Jr
Sevilla
Fhysell
Ines
T Nlso
A. L. ‘Mills
Associated Press
Camp Juragua
Kingston
Jamaica
Wheeler
Shatter
Siboney II
Fifth Army Corps
Santiago
Joseph Wheeler
U.S
U. S
Regular
U. & Vok
Camara's Coal Run Pressed by Egyptian Sanction
Fort Said June 30 The Egyptian government sanctioned Spanish coaling from its transports and warships now load coal aboard. The Inte de Luzon arrived with coal. The Keypinin government had barred more coal than needed for return to Spain. Washington June 1 Secretary Long said Camara's fleet paid canal dues and is presumed to continue the voyage.
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Fort Said
Spain
Washington
Long
Camara
Merritt ToCarries Large Sum For Manila Troops
The Newport sailing to the Philippines with General Merritt reportedly carries up to three million dollars in gold for Manila troops. The dispatch notes Merritt also sought a discretionary emergency fund of one hundred thousand dollars, likely included in the coin shipment aboard the Newport.
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San Francisco
Newport
General Merritt
Philippines
Manila
A Loss in Customs June Receipts Reported
Washington reports a monthly receipts total of about 53.5 million and a year total near 304.5 million with customs down roughly 14.5 million for the month versus June last year. Internal revenue is up about 3.75 million, war expenditures stand at about 60.1 million to date.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Joness
American cruiser shells stranded Spanish steamer Antonio Lopez
Madrid reports on June 20 that the governor general of Porto Rico cables that an American cruiser is firing continuously upon the stranded Spanish steamer Antonio Lopez. The dispute centers on control of the vessel and the risk to nearby shores.
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Madrid
Porto Rico
Antonio Lopez
Four American Warships Reported Near Lisbon Port
Lisbon's June 20 rumor situates four American warships en route to the port. The claim gathers local attention as observers await official confirmation from naval authorities.
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Lisbon
Fleet Still There Port Said
Port Said June 20 The Spanish fleet has not sailed yet according to annou ncement. Blank details indicate ships remain in harbor with no immediate action noted.
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Port Said
Peace Talk Proceeds With No Breakthrough Yet
Officials report peace talks stalled with no progress toward terms. Analysts caution only a decisive future battle could shift negotiations, as both sides prepare strategically for forthcoming engagements.
European Diplomats Nearly All Absent From Washington
Washington June 2 diplomats quarters report peace overtures unlikely any time soon as most European representatives depart for summer vacations. Austrian minister at New London French minister Adirondacks Lake George Lake Champlain British ambassador delayed due to rheumatism German ambassador to leave Russian ambassador gone to Bar Harbor Maine. Absence suggests no near term peace moves or foreign initiatives.
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New London
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Adirondacks
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Lake Champlain
Pequot
Copn
Aarbaxdador
Bar Harbor
Thin Remons
Telegraph Station at Sevilla Links War Dept to Shatter’s Forces
Washington June 20 The War Department announced a telegraph link has been established at Sevilla connecting Gen Shatter’s forces with the War Department. Major General Miles and Gen Shafter received dispatches confirming the setup via Col Allen and Major Green. Dispatch notes express confidence in taking Santiago soon with reinforcements not yet reaching the front.
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Santiago
Shafters
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Linares
Sasi- Wage Barber Fig
le Relie
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Shafter
Perons
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Rantiow
Joyce
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Chilbertiersville
Spotsylvania
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Dewey
Germany
Port Said
Philieplava
Madrid
Philippines
Spain
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New York
Times
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Corbin
Alger
Shatter
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Donne
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Tampe
Sevilla
Shaftir
Greely
O'Ciork
Livet Cat Allen
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Allen
Green
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Pasquiri
Cuba
Santiako
Wood
Aserraderos
Gareli Ail Jandad
Generes Miles
Genere
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